The most weird or stupid news story you heard today.

[VandalSquirrel]

We live in Eastern Idaho where it's not hard to get a breath of fresh air.

But one local neighborhood can barely breath because of a disgusting stench in the air.

A phantom pooper is taking a squat in the back of one Idaho Falls neighborhood...

http://www.kidk.com/news/local/10405117.html

[ASUADPi]

This is pretty stupid...


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21334238/?GT1=10450

SCRANTON, Pa. - A Scranton woman who admitted shouted profanities at her overflowing toilet within earshot of a neighbor was cited for disorderly conduct, authorities said.

Dawn Herb could face up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $300.


But I think this one might take the cake on stupidity

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12784368/

Fuming NYC bride sues florist over flower color
Lawsuit seeks more than $400,000 over color of hydrangeas

NEW YORK - The wedding was lovely, except for the flowers: They were the wrong color.

So says the bride, Elana Glatt, who was so upset that she sued the florist and alleged breach of contract.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by ASUADPi

But I think this one might take the cake on stupidity

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12784368/

Fuming NYC bride sues florist over flower color
Lawsuit seeks more than $400,000 over color of hydrangeas

NEW YORK - The wedding was lovely, except for the flowers: They were the wrong color.

So says the bride, Elana Glatt, who was so upset that she sued the florist and alleged breach of contract.

First of all, spending nearly $28,000 on flowers for your wedding is crazy. I bet this chick was a bridezilla. I'd be pissed off, too, if the flowers weren't what I ordered, but what makes her think she can sue for $400,000?!

[skylark]

Originally Posted by ASUADPi

But I think this one might take the cake on stupidity

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12784368/

Fuming NYC bride sues florist over flower color
Lawsuit seeks more than $400,000 over color of hydrangeas

NEW YORK - The wedding was lovely, except for the flowers: They were the wrong color.

So says the bride, Elana Glatt, who was so upset that she sued the florist and alleged breach of contract.

Okay, so when I first heard about this story, I too was shocked and figured it was outrageous... BUT there are some more details that the abbreviated press versions haven't included (but are included in the court documents):

- The bride specifically chose this florist because the florist guaranteed a specific variety of hydrangea that the bride wanted (and was willing to pay 27K for) and the bride paid $1000 to have a mock centerpiece made in advance, which was done properly. The breed of hydrangea actually provided was a MUCH less expensive breed and was not as coordinated to the colors of the room. I'm not saying wedding flowers have to be, but when you are willing to shell out 27K to have what you want, I think you should get it and not a substitute.

- The florist delivered many of the flowers unarranged, the vases were dusty, and she arranged many without enough water. The bride herself was arranging the flowers right before the ceremony.

So, while I think 27K is a ridiculous amount of money to spend on flowers and would never be so picky myself, if you contract for a more rare breed of hydrangea and get a common breed at the last minute that are not presented professionally, I don't think it is unreasonable to refuse to pay.

I'm not sure on what website I read this, but I'm pretty sure I read that the bride offered to settle for 4K before she sued. My guess is that this bride is trying to teach this florist a lesson, probably for the benefit of other brides who would otherwise be tricked into paying an absurd amount of money for cheap, everyday flowers. If all that the florist had to shell out was 27K, I doubt that would be enough deterrant to stop the bait-and-switch practices since most people won't sue. If the florist flat out lied and possibly committed fraud, punitive damages may be entirely appropriate. More money for damages (maybe not 400K) might be completely reasonable to punish the florist and deter the florist from continuing with this practice.

[scbelle]

Woman stabs tied-up lover to drink his blood

I don't know if she thinks she's a vampire (hey, it's almost Halloween!) or she really, really admires Angelina Jolie: The Billy Bob Days.

[Cane94G8r97]

Originally Posted by scbelle

Woman stabs tied-up lover to drink his blood

I don't know if she thinks she's a vampire (hey, it's almost Halloween!) or she really, really admires Angelina Jolie: The Billy Bob Days.

Sounds like something we might see on an episode of Law and Order!

[scbelle]

Originally Posted by Cane94G8r97

Sounds like something we might see on an episode of Law and Order!

That'd be a GREAT one! I heart that show.

[skylark]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

We live in Eastern Idaho where it's not hard to get a breath of fresh air.

But one local neighborhood can barely breath because of a disgusting stench in the air.

A phantom pooper is taking a squat in the back of one Idaho Falls neighborhood...

http://www.kidk.com/news/local/10405117.html

I'm watching the show "Life" right now, and it features a Phantom Pooper. It is probably too recent to be based on the Eastern Idaho story, though. I guess Phantom Pooping is something that afflicts a small but significant portion of the population.

[DaemonSeid]

http://www.nbc4.com/news/14516979/detail.html


I wonder how she thought she wasn't going to get caught....