It's Getting Cold In Here November 20, 2009 9:59 AM | permalink

Is this radio ad clever because I remembered it long enough to blog it, or dumb because I decided to blog it? Let me know what you think in the comments.

Porky Pets November 11, 2009 3:41 PM | permalink

Already a hit across Britain, "micro-pigs," which have been declared the new pet craze by the U.K.'s Daily Mail, are now snorting their way into the hearts of American celebrities such as Paris Hilton.

"Unlike popular myth, the pigs are exceedingly clean and enjoy the company of people," according to the Mail. So if you've ever been called a pig or live in a "pigsty" this may not be the four-legged companion for you. The same applies if you are the proud owner of a bacon lamp.

Via: RentedSpaces.com

It's a McRap November 2, 2009 9:13 AM | permalink

Four Utah teens are in the deep fryer after being cited by police for disorderly conduct last week.

The youths, who said they were imitating a popular viral video, rapped their order at a McDonald's once quickly, before repeating it more slowly. When asked by an employee to order or leave, the gang departed without buying anything.

Copying these chums could get you a citation:

"Disorderly conduct citations are issued when someone does something to cause annoyance or alarm." says American Fork Police Sgt. Gregg Ludlow. "It was not just that they were rapping, they continued to hold things up," adds Ludlow.

Pop Goes the Pup October 19, 2009 3:50 PM | permalink

By now I'm sure you're tired of hearing about Falcon Heene, aka "Balloon Boy."

Our nation came to a halt Friday when rumors surfaced that the youngster had floated 10,000 feet above ground in a man-made vessel .

In the clip below, a super-amped video blogger attempts a copy-cat experiment using his dog.

WARNING: Do not attempt "balloonifying" your pet at home.   

Yumnuts September 29, 2009 4:46 PM | permalink

No, REALLY...

They come in an assortment of flavors, so no matter if you like honey nuts, chocolate nuts or spicy cajun nuts, you're covered.

And in case you were wondering, Yumnuts are cashews.

Cute Hard Cash September 18, 2009 9:22 AM | permalink

Here's a lesson on why you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover.

See the image on the left? It's the logo for the New York Lottery game Sweet Million. Aside from the fact that you could win a million bucks there's nothing enticing here agreed?

Wrong! What looks like just another typical lottery game has got one of the absolute most adorable websites you could ever imagine.

Teeming with chicks, bunnies, puppies, kitten sound effects, animal magic tricks and even a rainbow this virtual farm is so cute, dare I say it, it could give Maru the Employee a run for his money.

The first drawing is this week.

Celebrity Mom Stranded? September 11, 2009 5:04 PM | permalink

The New York Post is reporting that Dina Lohan was left stranded at a Manhattan Fashion's Night Out event last night. 

Just two minutes after arriving at the Emanuel Ungaro Madison Avenue showroom the younger Lohan "hopped into a car and rode off" leaving Dina without a ride.

"I'm so pissed right now," Dina said.

High Maintenance Hombres September 1, 2009 3:14 PM | permalink

The Men Pen is the cosmetic concealer stick that's pretty enough for a woman but made for a man. It comes in 17 different shades and is perfect for acne, moles, scars, dark circles and blemishes.

No matter if you're a metrosexual or a roughneck, this product wants to be part of your skin care regimen.  

Would you use the Men Pen? Do you own one? Or are you a woman who uses it even though it's clearly marked not for the smarter fairer sex? Share your thoughts in the comments.  

Total Boobs August 24, 2009 12:00 PM | permalink

By the looks of their cover last week, it's safe to say that Life & Style magazine is ga ga for gazongas!

Not only is Kelly Ripa's exclusive interview all about ta-tas, but the "Body Special" is all about "the girls" too.

 

Aside from her new breast friends, Heidi Pratt (formerly Heidi Montag) also wants to be a successful music artist. Watch her sing Boobie Body Language  on last night's Miss Universe pageant. Did her performance inflate or deflate her appeal?

Sticky Situation August 4, 2009 10:36 AM | permalink

When Michelle Belliveau, Wendy Sewell and Therese Ziemann found out they were being cheated on by the same man they were so angry that they decided to confront him. But these Wisconsin women weren't about to start crying and whining. They wanted revenge.

After getting tricked into being bound and blindfolded for a "massage," the victim was slapped around by the trio who also applied glue to his penis.

It was the man's wife who informed the three women about the love quad. An arrest warrant was issued for Tracy M. Hood-Davis, who also faces a charge of being a party to false imprisonment.

Ziemann (pictured) was charged with being a party to false imprisonment, fourth-degree sexual assault and misdemeanor battery. Sewell and Belliveau were charged with being a party to false imprisonment.

Stating the Obvious July 27, 2009 11:45 AM | permalink

Long gone are the days when street vendors would scramble to hide their counterfeit commodities at the sound of a police siren. Now they're nervey enough to put up "We Are Closed" signs in plain sight of everyone, even 5-0.

Ok, so maybe the guy in the photo has a license to sell on the sidewalk, but why the "Closed" sign? Couldn't he simply tell people that he's not set up yet? And can't passersby SEE that he's not open for business?

Could he be on a bathroom break? And if he is, can someone please tell him that that chances of his unattended goods getting stolen are likely?

The Eyes Have It? July 17, 2009 12:09 PM | permalink

On my way to work I saw an ad for the movie Orphan. It's about an "outwardly angelic girl with a devilish streak."  While her two horns pigtails add to her good-girl facade, the red choker and satanic stare clearly reveal her evil soul, don't ya think?

But sometimes it's not so easy to tell what the eyes are saying. Take my adorable kitten, Linda. She is the absolute sweetest, but you couldn't tell from the freaky photo below. Should I be concerned or is my camera just cheap?

 

For more crazy ocular fun, check out the clip below from The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest. Does Sammy Stephens' passion for plush sofas make his eyes bulge out or should we call an exorcist?  Enjoy and then let me know who's satanic and who's not in the comments.

Runaway Groom July 15, 2009 5:02 PM | permalink

San Antonio Spurs forward Richard Jefferson called it quits with his fiancée just before their scheduled nuptials last Saturday. Aside from his cold feet, there was one HUGE problem; he failed to inform the guests!  "Some of his oblivious friends had already shown [...] at New York's swank Mandarin Oriental hotel for the $2 million wedding that never happened."

On the bright side, it's reported Jefferson gave his best friend his credit card for the night and "guests made good use of... their pal's dime." All's well that ends well.

Stop, Drop, Donate July 10, 2009 2:04 PM | permalink

Giving Money: This guy's doin it right.

Via LiveSteez.com

Mannequin Gives Birth June 30, 2009 9:49 AM | permalink

If you've ever felt shame after mistaking a mannequin for a living person you can now breathe a little easier.

The poses, the hair, the perfectly matched accessories; mannequins are designed to replicate us, so much so that one mannequin even gave birth.

It's no wonder the doll you saw with your peripheral vision so closely resembled a store clerk.

Watch this clip to experience the joy of mannequin birth.

More Dumb Google Ads June 17, 2009 5:22 PM | permalink

Finally, the hardcore workout you've been waiting for...

Funny Google Ads June 16, 2009 11:23 AM | permalink

Like Twitter and the iPhone, ads forGoogle have become increasingly popular fixtures in our society. 

Not to be confused with the Google Money Blogs where folks like Josh "teach" you how to make bundles, ads by Google are the eye-catching, deliciously hilarious links that appear on the bottoms and sides of various websites.

Take this Google ad from Daylife.com -- clearly too good to be true.

And in this ad from HindustanTimes.com. One of these announcements just doesn't belong...

Facebook Usernames June 11, 2009 9:11 AM | permalink

Facebook is planning to offer customized usernames for members. The nicknames, according to the site, will be "like your personal destination, or home, on the Web."

If you're not feeling the change, you're not alone. A variety of underwhelmed posters have expressed their disapproval with comments like:

• "Didn't myspace do that about 10,000 years ago?"
• "f... this, im switching to twitter"
• And, "irrational*irrational*irrational*irrational*irrational*irrational*irrational*irrational*irrational*irrational*irrational*irrational*irrational*"

The new feature kicks in at midnight on Saturday, so you'd better stay in and stay up late Friday  if you want to be the first to snatch up "2SXZY4U."

Want to join the truTV facebook page? Visit us here.

 

What's In a Name? June 5, 2009 11:29 AM | permalink

Miami based Roman Catholic priest and secular talk show host, Alberto Cutié, left the Catholic church last week to become an Episcopalian, so that he could marry the woman he was caught frolicking on a beach with.

Dumber than Cutié's broken vow of celibacy are his nicknames. He's been dubbed both "Father Cutie" for his philandering ways and "Father Oprah" for his gift of gab. Hey, if the shoe fits...

Don't Believe The Hair Hype May 27, 2009 11:09 AM | permalink

Take a reality show about a young married couple trying to raise eight kids, then throw in allegations of a cheating spouse.  

What do you get? Pity, sympathy, compassion Usmagazine.com's "See What Stars Look Like With Kate Gosselin's Hair!" photo gallery.

Dumb Or Clever? Bikinis All the Time May 22, 2009 1:33 PM | permalink

There is a growing trend in reality TV: women in two-pieces all the time.  Megan Hauserman and Angela "Myammee" Pitts of VH1's I Love Money have this down pat.

American Idol contestant Katrina "Bikini Girl" Darrell is not far behind flashing lots of skin to catch your eye. She has become quite the household name especially after her performance on Wednesday's Idol finale was crashed by  judge Kara DioGuardi.  

Post "interruption" Bikini Girl expressed her rage with this statement, “I think that she is a songwriter who wants to be an artist, she just made herself look stupid.”  The scantily clad bombshell was the recipient of the Golden Idol award for Best Attitude.

Related: Brief Jerky?  Oh yes, it's bedazzled beef jerky lingerie for the ladies and it's only $139! 

$4 For Sexy May 14, 2009 9:00 AM | permalink

Is it just me, or is this Quiznos ad, depicting a conversation between a hot oven and young man named Scott, kinda dirty?

I mean,"put it in me?" That leaves very little to the imagination.

See the clip below for yourself and take it for what it is. 
 

Morbid Mayhem May 7, 2009 4:33 PM | permalink

Last week, I asked if placing a football in the hand of a skeleton was dumb.

Today, I post another carcass related question: Is it wrong and dumb to position two lifeless bodies as though they're having sexual intercourse? That's what Gunther von Hagens, self-described "plastinator" has done in his latest project, Cycle of Life.

Von Hagens insists that his piece is not intended to be sexually stimulating and the models gave their consent to the pose.

Makes me wonder if the corpse on this magazine cover was asked to sign a release.

Via: weirdasianews.com

Corpse With Good Form? May 1, 2009 8:59 AM | permalink

Could an exhibition that preserves dissected bodies and displays them for educational purposes be dumb? How about an ad that shows a cadaver holding a football? I say yes and yes, but to each his own right?  Your thoughts? For extra credit: Do you think the New York Jets will sign him?

Swine Flu Stupidity Checklist April 27, 2009 12:10 PM | permalink

Amidst outbreaks in Mexico, New York, California, Texas and a slew of other places, swine flu is the hot topic right now. While the White House calls the crisis a 'cause for concern' not a 'cause for alarm,' we at Dumb as a Blog would like to ring the alarm on the stupidest swine flu-related things people are doing.  Enjoy our list and here's hoping we don't all die in a pandemic!

Top 5 Stupidest Swine Flu-Related Things You Can Do

Stupid Thing # 5
Report to school or work while sick, thereby putting everyone at risk.

Stupid Thing # 4
Sneeze or cough without covering your mouth.

Stupid Thing # 3
Not wash your hands frequently.

Stupid Thing # 2
Hang out at swine flu parties, rallies or after hours clubs.

# 1 Stupidest Thing Yet
Kiss your significant other while wearing protective masks.

Jen says: Because not only is PDA annoying, it's 110% lamer when you're wearing surgical accessories.

He Writes Me, He Writes Me Not April 16, 2009 9:00 AM | permalink

One interesting result of the recession is that folks are building, rather than buying, their own household products. Perhaps that's why Jess Giffin and Jim Termeer developed a daisy vase made from a BIC pen casing.

Unique? Yes. A little overboard? Perhaps. Saw it coming? You betcha. For years, we've been using BIC pens as foot scratchers, hair holders and ear wax diggers. It's about time someone made a flower holder out of 'em.  

Fierce Horse Modelling April 9, 2009 9:50 AM | permalink

'Hey wouldn't it be fun to shoot horses with big hair?' Those simple yet inspirational words reportedly motivated award-winning advertising photographer Julian Wolkenstein to put extensions on horses and take their picture.

For Julian, who usually works to a specific client brief, this project was not only personal, but fun. With no purpose other than to "..make you smile," Julian teamed up with hair-stylist Acacio da Silva to create the equine hair piece masterpieces.

The result -- a stunning set of photos that are all yays and only a few neighs.

 

A Failure to Engage April 2, 2009 3:41 PM | permalink

In what should have been one of the happiest moments of his life, a New York groom-to-be made a colossal boo-boo.

Don Walling planned to propose to his girlfriend on the Brooklyn Bridge's pedestrian walkway, with his loved ones looking on for support. Smiles turned to gasps when Walling accidentally dropped the ring and it landed into the car traffic below.

“I got on one knee, proposed and it just flew out,” Walling said.

Walling jumped onto the bridge's roadway and began looking for the ring, which was miraculously recovered. Equally miraculous, he wasn't run over by a taxi cab.

The ring is being repaired and will be restored to its former luster. Walling plans a do-over, but this time, from the safety of his home.

Cheesy Book Takes Gold March 27, 2009 11:08 AM | permalink

A study on the future of soft cheese has won Britain's Diagram Prize for Oddest Book Title of the Year. Philip M. Parker, the mastermind behind, The 2009-2014 World Outlook for 60-milligram Containers of Fromage Frais, secured the coveted award.

Primate study tome, Baboon Metaphysics, by Dorothy L. Cheney and Robert M. Seyfarth was the runner up.

Other honorable mentions include, Curbside Consultation of the Colon and Strip and Knit With Style.

Congratulations to all the really ridiculously-titled reads!

Mickey For Breakfast March 18, 2009 2:15 PM | permalink

Worst than "Santa Claus isn't real," Crueler than "Daddy and I are the tooth fairy," Disney Farm Fresh Eggs could very well be the next reason your child breaks out in tears.

The eggs are stamped with Disney character images on the shell. Cute, right? But here's the catch. The commercial features a Mickey Mouse mold which is used to transform the egg from a boring circle to the shape of Mickey's head. In case your not getting the severity of it all, that's Mickey's head on a platter!

Let the screamfest begin.