Weird Universe Archive
September 2009
September 5, 2009
I Declare A Thumb War
The banking system as a whole really didn't need any more bad press, but it just got some. Steve Valdez entered a Bank of America branch inTampa, Florida where he lives. He was there to cash his wife's check, as she has an account there. Bank of America requires non-account holders to provide a thumb print to cash a check. The problem is Steve was born without arms so he has prosthetic ones. The teller informed him of the requirement then stated, "Obviously you aren't going to be able to give us a thumb print." Ya think? Steve then produced two picture I.D.'s at which point he was told by the manager that he would have to open an account or bring his wife in to cash the check. The manager said it was bank policy. Steve just left the bank. Now Bank of America has apologised for the incident and stated that an alternative requirement should have been offered in such a situation. Again- ya think? Just another example of common sense not being all that common as well as the death of independent thought in this country. To quote comedian Ron White, "You can't fix stupid." http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/afp/090904/oddities/us_banking_offbeat
Posted By: Alex - Sat Sep 05, 2009 -
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Super Crazy Weird Trailers 2
In honor of Sir Christopher Lee being knighted and because it's a weird trailer, I present you with Rasputin: The Maaaad Monk.
Posted By: mdb777 - Sat Sep 05, 2009 -
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Category: Movies, Europe
September 4, 2009
Deep Fried Butter
I don't have the calorie count, but I'm guessing this product can't be too healthy. Still, I want some. Here's the link:http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32665106/ns/today-today_food_and_wine/
I really want the grape flavored one.
Posted By: gdanea - Fri Sep 04, 2009 -
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Category: Food
Tactical Canned Bacon
You now never have to worry about having bacon handy after the apocalypse with Tactical Canned Bacon. The bacon, which has a shelf life of ten plus years, is being sold over at Think Geek. The nine ounce cans contains fifty four slices of highly preserved crispy pieces of bacon.
Posted By: mdb777 - Fri Sep 04, 2009 -
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Category: Food
Christian Shirts
I'll be sporting my Rhode Island Customized Jesus Fish shirt soon!
Posted By: Paul - Fri Sep 04, 2009 -
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Category: Fashion, Regionalism, Religion
September 3, 2009
Optimus Prime and the Evolution of Dance
Patrick Boivin has some really extraordinary stop-action skills. Check out his Iron Man vs. Bruce Lee animation, but first a little dance history from Optimus Prime.I don't know whether the twist or the macarana is more disturbing.
Here's the Iron Man and Bruce Lee fight -- with a Lord of the Rings twist?
Check out the website for some interesting movies and other good stuff!!
http://www.youtube.com/user/PatrickBoivin
Posted By: gdanea - Thu Sep 03, 2009 -
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Category: Stop-motion Animation
Forgotten and Unseen Electronics Part 42
If you never get up early enough in the morning than you might want this alarm clock. It is called the Tyrant Clock. Unlike any other clock it will sync with your cell phone and call everyone on your contact list. It was designed by Alice Wang. Right now it's only a concept item so I don't know if it will ever be invented.
Posted By: phantomspy1 - Thu Sep 03, 2009 -
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Live Action Video Games: Mario Kart
Posted By: mdb777 - Thu Sep 03, 2009 -
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Category: Video, Videogames
Stranger Slaps Toddler
In a Walmart in Stone Mountain, Georgia a complete stranger goes up to the mother of a crying toddler and said, "If you don't shut the baby up, I will shut her up for you." Usually this is an empty threat made out of annoyance, but this time the threat was real. The man, 61 year old Roger Stephens, ended up slapping the little girl in the face several times. The man was later arrested for "first-degree cruelty to children", but not before telling the mother "See, I told you I would shut her up." The man later apologized, but I think that the damage has already been done. CNN
Posted By: mdb777 - Thu Sep 03, 2009 -
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Category: Crime, Stupidity, Violence, Babies and Toddlers
September 2, 2009
Samsonov
From what I can discern, this fellow is giving us the background on his epic movie, Samsonov. If this is what the "extras" are like, I think I'll skip the feature presentation.
Caution: some mild nudity.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Sep 02, 2009 -
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Category: Eccentrics, Bohemians, Beatniks, Hippies and Slackers, Movies, Fantasy
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