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Ohio kidnap case hero gets year of free McDonald's

1. A year of McDonald's hamburgers is a punishment, not a reward.
2. This is hardly news. Several franchises there have already given him burgers for life.

posted @ Friday, May 24, 2013 - 16:20

When Stores Discriminate

I went into an A&F store once, because the outside looked fanceh'. That's all it took. I remember thinking, "this is a store for tools." I honestly feel a little bit sorry for their customers. Not a lot, but a little.

posted @ Friday, May 24, 2013 - 15:26

Amanda Bynes arrested in NYC on marijuana charge

@Long Sufferer: Ha ha...it clearly wasn't a glass bong. I would have guessed she'd have a $200-300 model, not a $30 plastic one.

Then again, imagine if someone was walking down the street, and happened to catch a falling glass bong, then took off running.

Who's to say.

posted @ Friday, May 24, 2013 - 15:22

Top stars square off for summer tour dollars

I wouldn't see any of these artists, except maybe McCartney and Dylan, and to be honest, his voice is different now.

I saw Dylan years ago (great), and got dragged to a Kid Rock concert with some of my redneck friends in a stretch limo (not a fan of his music, but you can't argue with his talent on stage). I would actually pay to not have to go to any of the others listed.

When the Fire tour again or OMAM have tix available, I'll perk up. In the meantime, give me some Mumford, Keys, or even Daft Punk (yes..."threw up on Mexican monkey").

posted @ Friday, May 24, 2013 - 15:19

Amanda Bynes arrested in NYC on marijuana charge

[quote][b]YoungSarge[/b] - We've got to do something about these thugs!!!!
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I get the whole double-standard thing, and I'll admit it sometimes exists, but she rolled a doob and broke a perfectly good bong, two things purchased with money she earned.

That's a little different than robbery, theft, physical assault, etc., all while getting paid to do nothing with our tax dollars. White, black, purple, whatever - that's a thug.

posted @ Friday, May 24, 2013 - 14:28

Grady’s Kaye Sweetser named to public relations accreditation board

posted @ Friday, May 24, 2013 - 08:35

Money lost booking band for Athens Arena

Sounds like something a short drive and an ass woopin' might solve.

posted @ Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 21:39

Thieves take items from vehicles

Bethel. No kidding. As the top-rated comment of the day stated, "I wouldn't (even) nap at Bethel. Too dangerous."

posted @ Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 21:37

Furry Faces

I don't have any catbeard photos, but here's a video of me high-fiving a cat.

posted @ Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 17:16

Athens police seize marijuana, narcotics after teen arrested

"Freeman... showed up at her home earlier this day asking for a place to stay because the power was turned off at his home."

Power getting shut off, having to beg people to let you say with them, taking the rap for other losers...the idea of joining a gang sounds ggggggreat!

posted @ Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 17:06

Student reports sexual misconduct

There are several things wrong here:

What kind of school trip places two students in a single bed? I think that's asking for trouble.

This happened in November. It's May.

If I was told to share a bed with a dude, I'd probably respectfully opt for the floor unless I was drunk (it's happened), and if I did decide to sleep in the bed, I wouldn't stick around and try to fall asleep after thinking my bedmate already tried to touch me once!

Something stinks.

posted @ Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 07:49

Thief eyes pack of pork chops

I wouldn't nap in Bethel. Too dangerous.

posted @ Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 07:40

Redefining Success As We Know It

[quote][b]theold33[/b] - Btw, keep your expectations low, that way you will never be disappointed. Wink
[/quote]

That's what my uncle always told us at Christmas when we were kids.

posted @ Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 13:19

Redefining Success As We Know It

I would define success as being happy in life and content with the person one has become, not how much money or "power" is obtained.

I used to live in a dumpy duplex on O'Farrell Street near the baseball field in college. I had no money, no cable (I got one or two channels with an antenna connected to a very small tv), a crappy car, a ton of debt, and a Labrador puppy who's now ten. That was one of the most "successful" years of my life.

I don't think money and power should even be compared to happiness when it comes to importance.

posted @ Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 12:07

After DUI arrest, Athens man shows police his pills

@pumpkie: I could be wrong, but I believe if the keys are in the ignition, it counts. I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will correct or confirm this.

posted @ Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 11:56

Electronics stolen from UGA students

"...altogether valued at $1,56 "

What value should one place on an online news source's ability, and more importantly, willingness, to proofread?

posted @ Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 08:48

Athens parolee arrested for marijuana possession

I'm torn on this one.

On one hand, he robbed a store, and got no jail time. That's f'd up, but then again, this is Athens.

On the other hand, Athens uses its resources to bust him with a little pot, and he gets arrested.

Are our priorities in line here? Methinks not.

posted @ Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 08:47

Athens man attacked leaving North Ave. store

"...the victim changed his story to say the attack was likely precipitated by a previous confrontation with the suspect..."

Bahaha...I'm sure the victim used the word, "precipitated."

posted @ Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 08:44

After DUI arrest, Athens man shows police his pills

[quote][b]Long Sufferer[/b] - Yeah, one classy dude there.
[/quote]

Oh c'mon, LS, it was a Cadillac.

posted @ Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 08:40

Athens man tries to run, doesn't make it

[quote][b]Oh-brother[/b] - Then there comes the sad day when you're just too old to run from the cops.
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Or in this case, too dumb to run in a direction that doesn't lead to a dead end.

I choked on my espresso when I read this line:
“Browner took off his stocking cap, shook his head ‘no,’ and took off running."

posted @ Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 08:37

Georgia looking to lower cyclist fatalities

[quote][b]davidxto[/b] - @2dollar:
I heard several UGA students also discuss pedestrian safety. Yes, they sounded like they were auditioning for dumb and dumber goes surfing with the bachelor on Jersey Shore. "Yes, like, absolutely, I was walking with my 7 best friends and like we were texting our make believe friends and suddenly, like, we were in the middle of the road and a rude driver honked his horn at us, like we could have been absolutely killed or worse, so we looked up and like it was traffic everywhere."
[/quote]

If we ever meet, I'll have to perform my sorority girl impression for you. Based on your comment above, I think you'd like totalleh' appreciate it.

posted @ Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 08:34

Draft language of so-called curfew ordinance

I thought this was going to be about keeping thugs (black, white, whatever) off the street after 11pm.

Instead, it's a gigantic waste of time and resources intended to keep people from protesting peacefully for something they want, or don't want (Wal-mart).

Excellent.

posted @ Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 08:27

Rapper Chief Keef arrested at hotel near Atlanta

[quote][b]big.john6654[/b] - A rapper in trouble with law? On probation for prior malfeasance?
No way!
[/quote]

A rapper called Chief Keef is in trouble for smoking pot in a hotel room?!

Whah?!

posted @ Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 08:25

Franklin County escapee caught hiding in mom's attic

[quote][b]YoMang[/b] - @webbty80: ?...
[/quote]

Right?!

@webbty80: Of all the pictures of her, that's the one you go with? You know she's playing Mystique in the next X-men movie, right? Wardrobe is painted on. Just sayin'.

posted @ Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 08:21

Georgia looking to lower cyclist fatalities

@TeeWee: Fair enough. I could probably manage to deliver all of the goods you mention except the piano, assuming of course that by "office equipment," you mean "a mouse and keyboard." Sacks of onions: no problem; do it all the time.

Just don't put me on Youtube if you catch me doing 18 (a pretty decent average speed for a bike, actually) in a 45 mph zone. I'll move over for you to pass.

Cheers.

posted @ Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 18:53

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