Stupid Criminals
The Guy From Harlem
As always, if the trailer (and discussion) appeal, the full movie lurks below!
Posted By: Paul - Tue Oct 15, 2013 -
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Category: Movies, Regionalism, Stereotypes and Cliches, Stupid Criminals, 1970s
Holy Assisted Arrest Batman!!
Start singing that Batman theme song!! Da, da, da, da, da, da,da, da...Even though Batman has been in better shape, that's no reason he can't continue his crime-fighting ways in jolly old England!! BAM!! POW!!
Take the bad guy to the jail, and justice will eventually prevail.
After you explain the costume, that is.
Authorities still don't know who Batman is -- any guesses? (besides Bruce Wayne)
Posted By: gdanea - Mon Mar 04, 2013 -
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Category: Stupid Criminals
When Thief Meets Thief
One of the weirdest writers in history was Harry Stephen Keeler.His sentences were as eccentric as his plots. Viz:
"I know how to get to the inside of a chilled-steel receptacle with no more noise than a cockroach, drunk after emerging from an uncorked gin-bottle in a garbage can, would make as he sneaked back to Mrs. C., waiting up to biff him on the beezer for leaving her to mind the youngsters while he went skyhooting. "
That gem comes from When Thief Meets Thief.
You may read the first chapter here.
Or listen to it below.
Or buy the book here.
For subsequent chapters, visit here.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Feb 28, 2013 -
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Category: Literature, Stupid Criminals, Outsider Art, 1930s
The Klansman
If the poster allures, the full movie follows. Please listen to the theme song, if nothing else.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Nov 25, 2012 -
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Category: Movies, Racism, Stereotypes and Cliches, Stupid Criminals, 1970s
Cabriole
Cabriole from Leosipe on Vimeo.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Sep 07, 2012 -
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Category: Stupid Criminals, Cartoons
The Collector
Nowadays, stories about men, women and children being kept prisoner in strange circumstances--sometimes for years or decades--are so common that I'm certain Chuck will soon declare them "no longer weird."
But fifty years ago, such stories seemed more rare. One such inspired the classic novel by John Fowles, The Collector, which appeared in 1963.
The trailer of the film version can be seen above.
Fowles was inspired in part by a true story. I believe I've found that account, as seen below.
Enjoy the debut of what was to become a whole category of weird news.
Original article here.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Apr 02, 2012 -
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Category: Eccentrics, Collectors, Scary Criminals, Stupid Criminals, 1950s, 1960s
Black Money Cleaning
Look! A video! It must be real!
Black Money Scam.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Sep 04, 2011 -
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Category: Crime, Stupid Criminals, Hoaxes and Imposters and Imitators, Money, Baths, Showers and Other Cleansing Methods, Africa
Mother’s Day
Upon hearing that his Mom had been shot, Kirkland broke out of jail (with only ten months left to serve) and went on a violence-filled revenge spree, including bursting from concealment in a car trunk with gun blazing.
Read about it here.
Now that's filial devotion!
Posted By: Paul - Sun May 01, 2011 -
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Category: Family, Children, Parents, Holidays, Scary Criminals, Stupid Criminals
SWAT Team Responds to Buriito Outrage
What do you do when the price of a burrito goes up? If you order seven and can't take the price increase, the next thought is to threaten the Taco Bell with a gun -- an air gun. Here's a picture of the SWAT team responding to the burrito outrage:
Here's the link for the story in San Antonio, with a cryptic "who shot out the police car window" speculation.
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/The-Beefy-Crunch-Burrito-incident-1226571.php
The suspect's BB gun hadn't been fired.
But tear gas got him out.
I know the economy is bad, but a three hour standoff over $3.50?
Posted By: gdanea - Mon Mar 21, 2011 -
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Category: Stupid Criminals
Lip Tattoo Easily Identified
More stupid criminal stories include Anthony Brandon Gonzales' attempt to hide his face behind a mask which still revealed his lip tattoo -- and his "13" goatee tattoo.
I'm guessing for the line-up they'll have to draw tattoos on the innocent guys -- just don't use permament marker!!
Posted By: gdanea - Mon May 24, 2010 -
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Category: Stupid Criminals
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