Brian's Super Fun Mega Weekend Story! (Limited Time Award)

[Dr. Brian]

So how's it going everyone? You having a good start to the weekend yet?

So here's the thing I have load of awards to give out, but I need new ideas for this novel I'm writing...
So all you have to do is post a funny, weird, cute or cool news article/story from anywhere on the net or even something funny that's happened to you and you get this award.




You have until Sunday 23:59 (GMT) to get this award and then it's gone... So hurry up I need new ideas for my book!


Also please remember what you're posting has to be appropriate for the forum, if you need something to check that against the forum rules can be found here.

Here is my weird news article for you lot!

Possible house explosion revealed to be… just a messy house

Firefighters responding to an emergency call for a possible house explosion arrived to find… just a very messy house.

Calgary firefighters were called to a home on Sanderling Hill N.W. at around 4:30pm by someone who had seen the house while driving through the area.

But it turned out the house in question was just very untidy, packed with personal belongings and with garbage strewn across the driveway.



‘This is a house that is normally like this, and has been looked at by bylaw officers a few times,’ Calgary Fire Department told Global News.

‘Basically it’s a person who has a messy front yard.’

Firefighters donned hazmat masks to inspect the residence, but the homeowner wasn’t in at the time.

It is as yet unknown if the owner will face charges.

[Evil Stewie]

I know I can't enter but thought I'd still participate.

From the Metro

Colin Furze, who moonlights as a ‘garage inventor/video maker’, has posted a YouTube video in which he shows off his invention while laughing maniacally and slashing things (including a blow-up doll version of X-Men villain Mystique).

In the X-Men comics, Wolverine (played by Hugh Jackman in the films) has retractable metal claws that shoot out from between his knuckles and can cut through almost anything.

Colin, 32, made his own version using 12-inch stainless steel blades for each claw, which shoot out at the touch of a button from a device strapped to his forearm.

The former BMX rider from Stamford, Lincolnshire, also has three world records to his name – including fastest speed on a mobility scooter.

[Quagmire]

May 16, 2014 15:41:58 GMT Evil Stewie said:

I know I can't enter but thought I'd still participate.

From the Metro

Colin Furze, who moonlights as a ‘garage inventor/video maker’, has posted a YouTube video in which he shows off his invention while laughing maniacally and slashing things (including a blow-up doll version of X-Men villain Mystique).

In the X-Men comics, Wolverine (played by Hugh Jackman in the films) has retractable metal claws that shoot out from between his knuckles and can cut through almost anything.

Colin, 32, made his own version using 12-inch stainless steel blades for each claw, which shoot out at the touch of a button from a device strapped to his forearm.

The former BMX rider from Stamford, Lincolnshire, also has three world records to his name – including fastest speed on a mobility scooter.

Nice one Dr. Brian 
and that's crazy Evil Stewie!  

[Evil Stewie]

May 16, 2014 15:49:10 GMT Quagmire said:

Nice one Dr. Brian 
and that's crazy Evil Stewie!  

Yup..this is a great little thread Dr. Brian

I thought that story would fit in with the upcoming release of the new movie..

I want a pair

[Dr. Brian]

May 16, 2014 15:52:17 GMT Evil Stewie said:

May 16, 2014 15:49:10 GMT Quagmire said:

Nice one Dr. Brian 
and that's crazy Evil Stewie!  

Yup..this is a great little thread Dr. Brian

I thought that story would fit in with the upcoming release of the new movie..

I want a pair

Thanks Evil Stewie and Quagmire!

[Quagmire]

Here's a funny article also from the Metro

A man charged with breaking into a neighbour’s house claimed he only did it to borrow eggs for breakfast.

Christopher King, from Middletown, Pennsylvania, climbed through his neighbours window while the house’s occupants were out on Tuesday morning. He was caught walking out of the front door by local police, who received a call saying there was a burglary taking place at that residence. Mr King claimed he was just borrowing some eggs to make breakfast, but police weren’t convinced. They say they found cabinet and dresser draws open all through the house – not just in the kitchen. Mr King is charged with burglary and related charges.

[Dr. Brian]

May 16, 2014 15:58:18 GMT Quagmire said:

Here's a funny article also from the Metro

A man charged with breaking into a neighbour’s house claimed he only did it to borrow eggs for breakfast.

Christopher King, from Middletown, Pennsylvania, climbed through his neighbours window while the house’s occupants were out on Tuesday morning. He was caught walking out of the front door by local police, who received a call saying there was a burglary taking place at that residence. Mr King claimed he was just borrowing some eggs to make breakfast, but police weren’t convinced. They say they found cabinet and dresser draws open all through the house – not just in the kitchen. Mr King is charged with burglary and related charges.

Ha Ha! That's egg-cellent!

[Cleveland]

Found this on Abcnews
UK Tower Accused of Melting Car to Get Sunshade
A London skyscraper that drew ire for having a glare so strong it melted nearby cars and shops will get a permanent fix.

The offending tower — known as the Walkie-Talkie for its curved, bulging shape — is to have a sunshade attached to its south-facing facade to stop the concave surface from reflecting sunlight and beaming concentrated rays to a nearby street, developers said Thursday.

The 37-story building made headlines in September when a Jaguar owner who parked his car at its foot complained that the solar glare melted part of the vehicle. Local shopkeepers also said the beams — dubbed "death rays" by the British press — blistered paintwork and burnt a hole in a floor mat during the hottest parts of the day.

Developers Land Securities and Canary Wharf had put up a dark netted screen as a temporary measure. They now say they have received permission to erect a permanent sunshade of horizontal aluminum fins, which they say will solve the problem by absorbing and diffusing sunlight.

The sunshade will cover much of the Walkie-Talkie's southern face, and will inevitably block the Thames views for the tower's occupants "to a limited extent," the developers said. But they added that "the extra texture, detail and reduction in reflectivity will make the building a better neighbor."

It wasn't the first time that the skyscraper, designed by architect Rafael Vinoly and officially known as 20 Fenchurch Street, attracted controversy. Even before it was built, UNESCO, the United Nations heritage body, complained that tall buildings like it would negatively impact the historic Tower of London nearby.

Also here is a computer generated image of what it's suppose to look like

[Dr. Brian]

May 16, 2014 17:53:12 GMT Cleveland said:

Found this on Abcnews
UK Tower Accused of Melting Car to Get Sunshade
A London skyscraper that drew ire for having a glare so strong it melted nearby cars and shops will get a permanent fix.

The offending tower — known as the Walkie-Talkie for its curved, bulging shape — is to have a sunshade attached to its south-facing facade to stop the concave surface from reflecting sunlight and beaming concentrated rays to a nearby street, developers said Thursday.

The 37-story building made headlines in September when a Jaguar owner who parked his car at its foot complained that the solar glare melted part of the vehicle. Local shopkeepers also said the beams — dubbed "death rays" by the British press — blistered paintwork and burnt a hole in a floor mat during the hottest parts of the day.

Developers Land Securities and Canary Wharf had put up a dark netted screen as a temporary measure. They now say they have received permission to erect a permanent sunshade of horizontal aluminum fins, which they say will solve the problem by absorbing and diffusing sunlight.

The sunshade will cover much of the Walkie-Talkie's southern face, and will inevitably block the Thames views for the tower's occupants "to a limited extent," the developers said. But they added that "the extra texture, detail and reduction in reflectivity will make the building a better neighbor."

It wasn't the first time that the skyscraper, designed by architect Rafael Vinoly and officially known as 20 Fenchurch Street, attracted controversy. Even before it was built, UNESCO, the United Nations heritage body, complained that tall buildings like it would negatively impact the historic Tower of London nearby.

Also here is a computer generated image of what it's suppose to look like

I remember seeing this on the news and them saying the street was hot enough to cook your dinner on... Yikes! Anyway one badge coming your way Cleveland!

[Cleveland]

May 16, 2014 17:58:55 GMT Dr. Brian said:

May 16, 2014 17:53:12 GMT Cleveland said:

Found this on Abcnews
UK Tower Accused of Melting Car to Get Sunshade
A London skyscraper that drew ire for having a glare so strong it melted nearby cars and shops will get a permanent fix.

The offending tower — known as the Walkie-Talkie for its curved, bulging shape — is to have a sunshade attached to its south-facing facade to stop the concave surface from reflecting sunlight and beaming concentrated rays to a nearby street, developers said Thursday.

The 37-story building made headlines in September when a Jaguar owner who parked his car at its foot complained that the solar glare melted part of the vehicle. Local shopkeepers also said the beams — dubbed "death rays" by the British press — blistered paintwork and burnt a hole in a floor mat during the hottest parts of the day.

Developers Land Securities and Canary Wharf had put up a dark netted screen as a temporary measure. They now say they have received permission to erect a permanent sunshade of horizontal aluminum fins, which they say will solve the problem by absorbing and diffusing sunlight.

The sunshade will cover much of the Walkie-Talkie's southern face, and will inevitably block the Thames views for the tower's occupants "to a limited extent," the developers said. But they added that "the extra texture, detail and reduction in reflectivity will make the building a better neighbor."

It wasn't the first time that the skyscraper, designed by architect Rafael Vinoly and officially known as 20 Fenchurch Street, attracted controversy. Even before it was built, UNESCO, the United Nations heritage body, complained that tall buildings like it would negatively impact the historic Tower of London nearby.

Also here is a computer generated image of what it's suppose to look like

I remember seeing this on the news and them saying the street was hot enough to cook your dinner on... Yikes! Anyway one badge coming your way Cleveland!

Thanks B Rye

[Carter]

This was reported on my local news:

A brave feline has proven that cats can be just as loyal as man's best friend, by saving its young owner from a dog attack on a California street on Tuesday.  In the footage entitled My cat saved my son, which appears to have been shot by a CCTV camera, a young boy is seen riding his bike on a driveway next to a parked car.  A shot taken from a different angle then shows a sandy-coloured dog trot into view on the opposite side of the stationary vehicle, and run up to the child.  Suddenly, the animal viciously bites into the boy’s leg and drags him from his bike onto the tarmac.  Within seconds, the boy’s cat hurtles towards the dog and chases it away, while the boy’s mother tends to her son.  Having dealt with the dog, the cat returns to the boy, and the family flees the scene.

Video:
Cats are awesome

[Quagmire]

May 16, 2014 18:15:09 GMT Carter said:

This was reported on my local news:

A brave feline has proven that cats can be just as loyal as man's best friend, by saving its young owner from a dog attack on a California street on Tuesday.  In the footage entitled My cat saved my son, which appears to have been shot by a CCTV camera, a young boy is seen riding his bike on a driveway next to a parked car.  A shot taken from a different angle then shows a sandy-coloured dog trot into view on the opposite side of the stationary vehicle, and run up to the child.  Suddenly, the animal viciously bites into the boy’s leg and drags him from his bike onto the tarmac.  Within seconds, the boy’s cat hurtles towards the dog and chases it away, while the boy’s mother tends to her son.  Having dealt with the dog, the cat returns to the boy, and the family flees the scene.

Video:
Cats are awesome

I seen that on the news as well yesterday! I've got this one Dr. Brian
heres your award Carter 

[Adam We]

Look out, it's Godzilla!

A Bay Area prankster hacked a mobile road sign to warn motorists of an imminent Godzilla attack.

According to CBS San Francisco, a sign reading "Godzilla Attack - Turn Back" was spotted on Van Ness Avenue on Wednesday night. It's since been restored to display its intended message -- warning drivers of potential traffic delays during Sunday's Bay to Breakers foot race.

Hacker having fun w/default passcodes. Van Ness sign changed to "Turn Back. Godzilla Attack" t.co/7K9ESqQ4Rc pic.twitter.com/mra91k4Owg

— Kashmir Hill (@kashhill) May 16, 2014

In the latest Godzilla movie, which comes out Friday, the reptilian behemoth makes a huge mess of San Francisco. Some Twitter users speculated that the prank was a promotional stunt for the movie.

The U.S. Air Force believes it could stop an assault by Godzilla.

However, government agencies have proven incapable of preventing tampering with road signs. In the past, people have hacked them to warn drivers of zombies and various other made-up hazards.

Earlier this week, a road sign in New Jersey was altered to read "Assville next left," referring to the Jersey Shore.

[Dr. Brian]

May 16, 2014 21:36:37 GMT Adam We said:

Look out, it's Godzilla!

A Bay Area prankster hacked a mobile road sign to warn motorists of an imminent Godzilla attack.

According to CBS San Francisco, a sign reading "Godzilla Attack - Turn Back" was spotted on Van Ness Avenue on Wednesday night. It's since been restored to display its intended message -- warning drivers of potential traffic delays during Sunday's Bay to Breakers foot race.

Hacker having fun w/default passcodes. Van Ness sign changed to "Turn Back. Godzilla Attack" t.co/7K9ESqQ4Rc pic.twitter.com/mra91k4Owg

— Kashmir Hill (@kashhill) May 16, 2014

In the latest Godzilla movie, which comes out Friday, the reptilian behemoth makes a huge mess of San Francisco. Some Twitter users speculated that the prank was a promotional stunt for the movie.

The U.S. Air Force believes it could stop an assault by Godzilla.

However, government agencies have proven incapable of preventing tampering with road signs. In the past, people have hacked them to warn drivers of zombies and various other made-up hazards.

Earlier this week, a road sign in New Jersey was altered to read "Assville next left," referring to the Jersey Shore.

GODZILLA!!! Ha ha, that's brilliant. One badge coming your way!

[RenamedSRT/10]

My friends and myself (there was 10 of us) went to one of the local sports eatery clubs here in Ontario...(it's name was actually Moose Wahnooskis' no joke). It had a "family restaurant" area decorated much like a steakhouse and then there was the "sports bar" area that had a circular bar adorned with T.V monitors 360 degrees around the bar...we (the 10 of us) got a large table in the restaurant area to celebrate a friend's birthday...pitchers and pitchers of beer and mixed drinks later, we started to act a little less composed for a "family restaurant" area, and they soon asked us to leave the restaurant..(keep in mind, we are grown ladies) here's why we got the "boot"

A friend at the table made a comment that was so STUPID and asinine that I proceded to make the sound that kids make to show that someone is "retarded"
And I started pounding my hand on my chest...this ruse caught on to four of the other ladie at the table and we made this ridiculous sound and awkward motion for about 30 seconds. At about 31 seconds in, I get a sharp kick to the leg from my bestie who is across from me. I turn my attention quickly to her to see that she is subtly motioning for me to turn around..
So I turn in my seat to look at the table behind us and I'm stunned with shock and total embarrassment....the table behind us was a larger party than ours by about 10 people, more than half of them were teenagers with downs syndrome ..the parents and care givers were giving our table looks that might have actually killed had it not been for the manager who happen to catch the tail end of it....I wanted to die..I felt like I was four inches tall...so theres my funny/awkward/embarrassing story..