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Get out of your chair!
‘King Kong’ Christie berates President Obama, challenging him to actually do his job! Marvelous!
No Student Loan Forgiveness!
Funky Chinatown Action!
Just when you think that liberals/leftists can’t get nuttier, they come through again! Read this absurd story. I just hope a couple of Chinese guys don’t wander onto this blog entry and get me arrested for racial aggravation!
The story is courtesy of our friends at ThirdAge.com…
Kung Fu Fighting British Singer Arrested On Grounds Of Racial Aggravation
A ‘Kung Fu Fighting’ singer in Britain has been arrested on the grounds of racial aggravation after apparently offending two passers-by of Chinese origin with his rendition.
British man Simon Ledger says he fears he will end up with a criminal record for performing the 1974 disco classic at a seafront bar on the Isle of Wight in the UK on Sunday, reports The County Press.
The 34-year-old, who lives in Shanklin, regularly features Carl Douglas’ 1974 number one hit in his set when he performs at the Driftwood Beach Bar in Sandown.
But, after striking up the melody in front of customers at the weekend, he noticed a man of Chinese origin walking past with his mother, making gestures at him and taking a picture on his mobile phone.
Later on Sunday evening, Mr Ledger was dining at the Dragon Pearl Chinese restaurant in Shanklin when he received a call from the police saying they wanted to meet him.
He was then arrested and bailed pending further enquiries, The County Press reports.
An Isle of Wight police spokesperson confirmed, “A 34-year-old man from Shanklin was arrested on suspicion of causing harassment, alarm or distress under section 4A of the Public Order Act 1986.”
As a result of his arrest, Mr Ledger has found himself on the front page of British national newspaper The Sun today.
Mr Ledger told The Sun, “We were performing ‘Kung Fu Fighting,’ as we do during all our sets. People of all races were loving it, Chinese people have never been offended before.”
Ledger continued, “I honestly cannot believe how much this has been blown out of all proportion. The last thing I want is to be portrayed as a racist because I certainly am not.”
Singing and performing for more than 20 years, Mr Ledger has played on cruise ships in the past.
He also starred on former British entertainer Michael Barrymore’s popular TV program, ‘My Kind of Music’ several years ago.
The performer said he “couldn’t believe it when I was actually arrested,” reports the County Press.
We Miss Alan King
Though CNN Calls it “Breaking Debate Rules”
Now, that’s weird
I overheard a twentysomthing begging for change comment on the matter say “Dude, that’s like, ironic!” Read more at Wired’s Gadget Lab…
Owner of Segway Company Dies in Segway Accident
By Brian X. Chen
The owner of Segway died on Sunday riding one of his company’s electric scooters off a cliff and into a river.
The 62-year-old millionaire Jimi Heselden crashed into the River Wharfe in Northern England while inspecting his North Yorkshire estate, according to multiple reports.
Heselden was riding a rugged-country version of the Segway, which was also recovered at the scene, according to the Telegraph.
Unveiled in 2001, the Segway was invented by Dean Kamen, who dreamed of launching a transportation revolution. The scooter contains five gyroscopes linked to a set of computers to monitor a rider’s center of gravity.
Heselden, chairman of Hesco Bastian and a former miner who earned millions from defense contracts, purchased the Segway company in early 2010.
Rock’em Sock’em Elmo – New This Christmas!
Sesame Street can get pretty rough at times. Read the whole story at NBC Miami…
Don’t Tickle Me Elmo: Sesame Street Character Kicks Florida Man’s Butt
Man in Elmo costume is attacked and breaks man’s fingers
By Todd Wright
He’s cute. He’s cuddly. He’s red all over. And he throws a mean right hook.
Introducing Florida’s version of Elmo.
A man wearing the Sesame Street character’s costume for a promotional event pummeled a guy in Orlando after he was attacked in a guitar shop over the weekend..
The costumed fighter’s name hasn’t been released, but he left a pretty good impression on his attacker, who told police he felt threatened by the Elmo costume. Police believe the attack was unprovoked and the attacker might have mental issues.
That guy is also in the hospital after taking on the Little Red Bull or whatever Elmo really is.
“Elmo got the best of the guy,” Winter Park police Lt. Wayne Farrell told the Orlando Sentinel. “He broke two of his fingers. Elmo was unhurt.”
Well at least now we know who the bully on Sesame Street really is.
From Taiwan
Our friends in Taiwan apparently have a better understanding of American politics than our own mainstream media!
Super-Sized Smackdown
This type of pointed response has been long overdue. Bravo, Governor Christie!
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