Category Archives: In the News
In Retrospect, Perhaps A Bake Sale Would Have Been A Better Way To Go
As most folks know by now, over the past week anti-abortion and pro-crazy forces were showing off their Internetz skillz by organizing an eBay auction of items in order to fund the defense of Scott Roeder, Hit Man of the … Continue reading
Filed under Crime, In the News, Law, Religion, Strange news, Uncategorized
A Vote For COMBAT Extension Is A Vote For Hyperbole
While the attention surrounding the Nov. 3 election has primarily focused on various national elections (the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races, for instance), here in the metro area Jackson County voters are being asked to extend the one-quarter cent … Continue reading
Filed under City Government, Crime, Economics, In the News, Uncategorized
‘It Is A Far, Far Better Rest That We Go To, Than We Have Ever Known.’
We’re taking a bit of a temporary hiatus, due to several things: busy schedules, upcoming vacations, and snark-induced exhaustion. Fret not, friends — goodbyes aren’t forever. We’ll be back. And hey, you can always email us. Enjoy the changing of … Continue reading
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Cultural Anthropologist Jason Whitlock Finally Explains Street Culture To KC
Regular readers of this site know that we are no fans of Jason Whitlock, the Star‘s painfully unfunny sports race columnist. His commendable reporting skills have slipped in recent years, replaced by tired rants, pitiable reliance on allegedly hip slang, … Continue reading
Filed under Crime, Education, In the News, Jason Whitlock, Media, Race & Ethnicity
Time To End The War Of Attrition Plaguing The Star‘s Letters Section
Dear Kansas City, Look, we get it. A lot of you are upset. A third of you think that President Hope is running this country into the ground. A third of you think racism is driving any and all criticism … Continue reading
Filed under Economics, Education, In the News, Media, Politics, Race & Ethnicity
Billy Mays Returns As OxyLazarus…Now With Lemon-Scented Prison-Escaping Power!
Silly Billy Mays – if you’re going to enter into a contract with Satan to return to Earth from beyond the grave, be prepared for Lucifer to royally screw you over. He might, for instance, send you back as an … Continue reading
Filed under Crime, In the News, Oddities, Uncategorized
A Tempest Over A Teabagger
Chris Stigall: Poor metaphor-maker. Professional outraged man. Aspiring Generalissimo. And now…SS agent bent on destroying Indiana Jones and weaponizing the Ark of the Covenant? Sir, you will not allow your children speak with the president, but you would ally yourself with … Continue reading
Filed under Entertainment, In the News, Media, Politics, Uncategorized
Believe It Or Not, Criminal Not Fooling Anybody By Adopting William Katt Disguise
A Lee’s Summit man wanted on charges of abhorrent sexual predilections was found near the Texas-Mexico border last week. In an attempt to evade authorities, he decided his best chance was to sport a bleach-blond Man-Perm. Review the first lesson from “Changing Your … Continue reading
Filed under Crime, In the News, Oddities
Fox 4 Offers Advice On How To Stop Worrying And Love The Living Dead
It’s not enough to worry about terrorists potentially moving in the neighborhood, now we should concern ourselves with the living dead? Could Mankind Survive a Zombie Attack? It’s a question that many people, typically after a drink or two, have … Continue reading
Filed under Health, In the News, Oddities, Science, Strange news
