And Now for Something Really Different - PhillyBlog

chrissayer · #1 (**permalink**) 05-05-2004, 03:36 PM

I used to have a column called Montage for all sorts of weird stuff - anything I could find that made me laugh. So maybe we can put it in here.

My first item is: Weedman Clipped Back
A New Jersey state appeals court yesterday denied the request of self-proclaimed marijuana activist Robert Edward Forchion to change his name to NJWeedman.com.

Our very own Weedman denied.

Malloy · #2 (**permalink**) 05-05-2004, 03:41 PM

Duffman: would you care to add some of your oh so interesting inside scoop?

chrissayer · #3 (**permalink**) 05-05-2004, 04:20 PM

Anybody else got some weird news? I love the stuff.

op:

jstauff · #4 (**permalink**) 05-07-2004, 07:03 AM

bizarre

Dissident74 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-08-2004, 06:43 PM

So far, they have sold 10,000 of these things:

Quote:

KALASHNIKOV WITH MP3

AudioBooksForFree.Com (ABFF), the No1 UK online mp3 audio book publishers, introduces the new mp3 portable jukebox.
The "AK-MP3 Jukebox" comes with 20GB storage capable to hold up to 9000 songs or 3000 hours of mp3 audio books.

AK-MP3 player built into the body of the ammunition magazine of Kalashnikov automatic rifle.
Player could be used on its own or it could be attached to the Kalashnikov machinegun instead of the ordinary magazine.
Stainless steel body makes this new player uniquely suitable for outdoors.

See high resolution photographs of AK-MP3 and it's accessories on: http://www.AudioBooksForFree.com/kalashnikov/Ak-mp3.asp

"This is our bit for World Peace," jokes one of the partners behind ABFF, ex-rock-star Andrey Koltakov (BONIFACIY). "Hopefully, from now on many Militants and Terrorists will use their AK47s to listen to music and audio books…They need to chill out and take it easy."

AK-MP3 Features:
· 20GB storage;
· Re-programmable firmware supports MP3, WMA plus additional future audio formats and software extensions;
· Anti-shock protection up to 8 minutes for smooth listening;
· USB2 interface offers fast digital transfer;
· Up to 10 hours continuous playback with built-in rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, up to 18 hours with external battery box;

Availability:
The next shipmwnt of our AK-MP3 players is expected in May-2004 exclusively from AudioBooksForFree's websites.

Pricing:
$600.00USD with 300+ audio books preloaded
or
$350.00USD without audio books

For more information:
Tel: +44-1494-431119
Fax: +44-1494-583417

chrissayer · #6 (**permalink**) 05-08-2004, 08:43 PM

Damn, Dis - I'm gonna run right out and get one of those mothas.

And Zogby will get one of the one's with the model.

chrissayer · #7 (**permalink**) 05-12-2004, 12:56 PM

BARNSLEY, England (Reuters) - A Barnsley man has covered up his lewd garden gnomes with painted-on swimwear after police warned him he faced arrest for causing public offence.

While most garden gnomes fish or enact scenes of bucolic tranquillity, ex-army sergeant Tony Watson's models in this northern English town bared their breasts and buttocks, prompting complaints from the public.

"It is an offence to display something that is insulting or likely to cause distress," a police spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

"Although some people view the gnomes as a bit of harmless fun, we have to take complaints from members of the public seriously."

One of the gnomes now sports a polka-dot bikini, said local resident John Threlkeld, who passes the gnomes every day on his way to work.

"Tony used filler and paint to cover them up," he said.

Dave · #8 (**permalink**) 02-24-2006, 09:48 PM

Check out this little blurb from Tuesday's Metro:

Quote:

WEEDMAN GIVING UP ON EAST COAST

A marijuana activist who tried to change his name to NJWeedman.com is giving up on the Garden State and moving to California. Ed Forchion, an activist and perpetually losing political candidate, told the Philadelphia Inquirer for yesterday's newpapers that he is moving to Los Angeles. "I've had a run of bad luck," he explained. He said he'll run a "cannabis" club in the Los Angeles area.

We'll miss you, man!