Monday, April 3, 2017

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Surprise! It's another Earwigs day, because there's still nothing particularly compelling in the news, and here in north Texas we've got an all-day soaking rain going on that is lulling us into a coma. And yes, we still blame Daylight Saving Time.

And just for the fun of it, here are the "April Fool's Day" stories that we ran on Facebook. Not that these stories look much different than all the other fake news out there...



Bonus: MSNBC fans can bid for the rubber glove on eBay!
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25 comments:

  1. M. Mitchell MarmelApril 3, 2017 at 12:19 AM

    "The Savile Row Olympic 50 meter team, while nattily dressed, would take home no medals that year..."

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  2. james dailyApril 3, 2017 at 12:34 AM

    I like Victor's first day out of prison. Meanwhile, how did VF's body escape from a morgue and wind up in a burning ambulance? Inquiring minds and all that. What causes one to say, "hummmmmmm" is that the autopsy was completed ruling homicide but conveniently they were going to extract the bullets the next day. I suspect the attending physician got a phone call, "How's your family? Do you really want to complete this autopsy today?" Just my cynical view.

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  3. Jim IrreApril 3, 2017 at 4:26 AM

    "Demoted to pencil holder." HA! Now that's funny right there! Just like one of a thousand uses for a dead cat!

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  4. OpenTheDoorApril 3, 2017 at 4:56 AM

    I think you messed up Biden's rubber glove.

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  5. Dave NeumannApril 3, 2017 at 7:19 AM

    I was not looking forward to this Monday; County Board Committee meeting and all. But I have been rescued by today's Earwigs cartoon/captions. Thank You.

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  6. Stilton JarlsbergApril 3, 2017 at 7:25 AM

    @M. Mitchell Marmel- Love it!

    @James Daily- You lost me (then again, I'm on my first cup of coffee). Who is VF? What happened?

    @Jim Irre- We can only assume that he's happy to get the lead out.

    @Dave Neumann- I'm delighted to hear it.

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  7. TrickyRickyApril 3, 2017 at 8:14 AM

    I suppose Phil McCracken should be happy he's just a pencil holder, not a pencil sharpener.

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  8. Pete (Detroit)April 3, 2017 at 8:20 AM

    Tricky - he is, but that was a close shave...
    Stilt - VF >> Vince Foster?

    "You know how to whistle, dontchya? You just pucker up and blow..."

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  9. BoligatApril 3, 2017 at 8:37 AM

    @MMM- Very good!

    Stilty, Anyway you can add a "Like" or "Thumbs Up" feature to the comments?

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  10. Emmentaler LimburgerApril 3, 2017 at 8:46 AM

    Looks like he's preparing for the corporate ritual known as "BOHICA"...

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  11. Pete (Detroit)April 3, 2017 at 8:55 AM

    Yep, definitely Vince Foster..

    http://www.usapoliticstoday.com/investigators-gruesome-discovery-re-burying-vince-foster/

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  12. AnonymousApril 3, 2017 at 9:39 AM

    House-call colonoscopies may have been Pete's worst idea yet...

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  13. pdwalkerApril 3, 2017 at 9:59 AM

    i'm partial to the open window one myself, as any joke that involves accidental maiming and wounding of children is funny in my book. (hey, i have three teenagers at home, it's understandable)

    the far jokes come a breezy second.

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  14. Stilton JarlsbergApril 3, 2017 at 10:00 AM

    @TrickyRicky- Especially considering how hard you'd have to crank his handle.

    @Pete (Detroit)- Ah yes, Vince Foster. Although I believe reports of his exhumation, body theft, and immolation may be a bit on the exaggerated side.

    @Boligat- I can't really add features like that. There IS a way to do "threaded" comments where you can leave a reply to one specific message, but I think it could get complicated and confusing. When it comes to blogging, I believe in the KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) principle.

    @Emmentaler Limburger- When a practice has its own acronym, you know the problem is widespread. So to speak.

    @Pete (Detroit)- I read that story and am afraid it smacks of malarkey.

    @Porkyspen- Good one!

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  15. Stilton JarlsbergApril 3, 2017 at 10:01 AM

    @pdwalker- If you're into maiming and wounding of children (all in good fun, of course), I hope you've been visiting JohnnyOptimism.com!

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  16. Colby MuensterApril 3, 2017 at 12:22 PM

    Nick should move here to NC... you can inspect ladies' restrooms all you want now!

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  17. BoligatApril 3, 2017 at 4:55 PM

    Stilty,

    I don't blame you about adding threads. You're right, they do get confusing and complicated. Over at American Thinker it sometimes gets to be a real mess. That's why I asked about "thumbs up"- ing. Much easier on the commenter.

    Oh well, we take the bad with the very, very good.

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  18. FooApril 3, 2017 at 5:22 PM

    ^ please, never type "thumbs up " in a comment about a picture of a guy with his butt in the air. Never. Ever.

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  19. BoligatApril 3, 2017 at 9:16 PM

    @Jerry Adams: BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

    Very good!

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  20. JustaJeepGuyApril 3, 2017 at 11:19 PM

    Hmmmm... I read that VF item, and I have to say, the timeline of the story makes it just a touch too fake to give in to a moment of belief. Darn it.

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  21. DougMApril 4, 2017 at 2:25 PM

    Evidently, it was two "huts" not three.

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  22. AvonbikeriderApril 4, 2017 at 4:18 PM

    @avonbikerider

    Lady's room inspector for sure, however, with the new mandates on restrooms, are we sure it was a lady's room he is trying to inspect?

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  23. REM1875April 4, 2017 at 6:47 PM

    BoB liked adding a little extra to the pull my finger gag.

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  24. pdwalkerApril 5, 2017 at 1:05 AM

    Stilton,

    Read JohnnyOptimism? Oh no, I can't do that. The clown triggers me!

    (hHAhahaah... no, I love the clown too)

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  25. David in SoCalApril 5, 2017 at 12:46 PM

    "David in SoCal waits patiently for the California 12 cent a gallon gas tax hike, and the passing of SB 54".

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