Has anyone noticed that Gordon Ramsay looks like Alf?

George W. Bush admits "errors in intelligence" in Madonna painting purchase mixup.

He bought this:

BBC story here.

When he thought he was buying this:

16th century painting "Madonna Suckling the Child" by unknown artist

Brown's window dressing...

"Look at her, listen to me."

Advertising strategy fails...

People just said we were full of hot air...

What Obama told Brown.

Human cannibal: "I really enjoy meating people."

Cannibal, sex-offender and serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.

Bodies not from flight 447 - thrown back into sea.

Brazilian officials have confirmed that the bodies found in the Atlantic by rescuers on Sunday are not from the missing Air France flight 447 that disappeared last week. As a result, the bodies have now been thrown back into the sea while the search continues. "You wouldn't believe just how much shit is in the Atlantic," said one rescuer "Never mind the usual plastic bags and car tyres. We have oils slicks, plane parts, humans, everything! Searching through a landfill site would be easier than this."

UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown's facial tic marathon.

Republicans attack Obama for D-Day Greek columns.

Gordon Brown denies rumours he sent dummy to D-Day celebrations.

"I just really, really needed to go to the bathroom." said Brown later.

Right-wing media getting really desperate: Drudge Report asks "Is Bo Obama gay?"

David Hasselhoff book to be pulped after poor sales and scathing reviews.

A novel written by actor David Hasselhoff is set to be pulped after both dismal reviews and dismal sales. The book, which unites two characters played by Hasselhoff - Mitch Buchanan from "Baywatch" and Michael Knight from "Knight Rider" has been described by critics as "childish and appallingly written," "little more than a stunning act of narcissism" and "so bad it's terrible." The plot unites the two characters in a case involving stolen treasure and features Mitch using the car Kitt as a surfboard. Hasselhoff had previously announced that he hoped a film adaptation would follow and that he expected to play both roles.

Here is an extract:

"Oh, Mitch!" said Suzy, "How can I choose between you and Michael when you are both so damn hot and sexy?" At that moment, Michael Knight landed a fighter jet in the garden. Mitch waved and said "Hi!" to his friend.

"We need to get back on the case, Suzy!" said Michael, with a few beads of sweat rolling down his sexy neck. Meanwhile, Santos hid in the bushes preparing his gun to shoot both Michael and Mitch. But Mitch saw Santos's reflection in Michael's deep blue eyes and pounced on him. The two struggled for only a few seconds as Mitch's huge muscles soon subdued the criminal.

"Aah! What's this?" said Mitch, pulling out the hidden cocaine from Santos' pocket.

Suddenly, Kitt rode in and said "Hey guys, let's go!" They all drove off and chased the villains along an abandoned warehouse place. Mitch and Michael waved to a few screaming girls on the way. The girls clearly had never seen two such amazing and handsome men. Michael pressed the turbo-boost and threw the car above Rodriguez's car. Mitch and Michael jumped out in mid-air and landed on the car below. Michael ripped the car door open with his bare rugged hands. The two men punched Rodriguez; one from the left and one from the right, until Mitch's and Michael's fists met. They looked at each other and smiled. "You sure are handsome and popular," they both said at the same time as they flew up to the International Space Station!

What happens when you type "Tiananmen Square" into Google.cn (Google China)?

This:


Rough translation: "The search result possibly does not conform to related laws and regulations and thus the policy content cannot be displayed."

Fears grow for British PM as strains of captivity begin to show.

Fears are growing for Gordon Brown as a new video has emerged showing the pressures of captivity on the British Prime Minister. Brown has been held hostage by an unknown group for months, and the latest video appears to show that he has been coerced to smile in order to give the impression that he is being treated well. In the video, Brown is forced to read from a prepared text, stating that he is just "Getting on with the job."

However, analysts agree that the smile is false and belies tremendous strains and discomfort and that Brown is close to breaking point. "This is the image of a man who is on the edge, but may be in denial about just how grave the situation is," said one top psychologist.

Coming of Obama foretold in ancient Egypt?

“That looks like me!” exclaimed President Obama. “Look at those ears.” See here for the story and here for an explanation of the hieroglyph .

Fringe parties see gains in UK local elections...

Surprise as Bush's replacement as governor of Texas wins Bush lookalike contest.

Eyebrows have been raised by Texas governor Rick Perry's recent victory in the National Annual George W. Bush Lookalike Contest.


Perry, the controversial governor who took over from George W. Bush after he became president and who has recently stirred controversy by suggesting that his state might consider secession from the Union, beat other contenders such as Josh Brolin (star of Oliver Stone's "W."), Steve Bridges (a Bush impersonator who appeared at the 2006 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner) and comedian Will Ferrell to gain this year's crown.


"I never really thought that I looked like him," said Perry afterwards "Maybe I look more like a Bush impersonator, rather than the former president himself - but hey, I won, didn't I?."

Chinese authorities release government approved doctored version of famous Tiananmen Square photo.

On the twentieth anniversary of the brutal Chinese government suppresion of anti-communist protests in 1989, the Chinese government has released an offically approved photo of that largely taboo event. However, the picture has been doctored to make it appear that the famous anonymous man standing in front of a row of Chinese tanks is actually presenting the tanks with flowers. The picture will be the only one available in China; while the authorities have defended the publication and doctoring of the photograph. A top Chinese official stated "This is clearly the intention that the man had, so we just made it a little clearer."

The original undoctored photo will remain inaccesible in China.

The definition of gulliblity...

What kind of an idiot would believe that you can increase the definition of your own eyes? Makes no sense!!

Desperate bin Laden tries to counter Obama's message to Islamic world with "Joe the Terrorist."

An increasingly desperate Osama bin Laden has unveiled a new figure to try to counter Barack Obama's growing popularity - and thus his own increasing marginalization - in the Muslim world, particularly in light of the US president's recent and well-received address to the Muslim world from Cairo, Egypt. The Al-Qaeda leader has introduced "Joe the Terrorist" - a figure designed to re-connect the terrorist organization with the concerns of ordinary Muslims who are increasingly distancing themselves from bin Laden's extremist rhetoric.

"Joe the Terrorist" is set to feature heavily in Al-Qaeda messages in the future and will try to create the impression that Obama as well as moderate Muslims tempted to have a favourable view of America in the post-Bush age are "Infidels" and that Obama will take away their Qur'ans.

"Joe the Terrorist" is set to make a debut.

Leaked secret Abu Ghraib photo shows full extent of abuse.

Queen embroiled in expenses row - claimed for someone called "Prince Edward."

Queen Elizabeth II has become the latest person embroiled in the expenses row in Britain. According to documents obtained by the Daily Telegraph newspaper, thousands of pounds have gone to an alleged royal named "Prince Edward."

"We've never heard of this guy. Who is he? What does he do? Seems like a pointless sponger, if you ask me." said a source at the newspaper.

UK PM Brown calms nervous Brits with steady, dignified and reassuring smile.

Unpopular card-trick magician promises major re-shuffle.

Connie Culp: "I am sick of looking at Gordon Brown's awkward, artificial and expressionless face."

Dick Donner Kebab.

The utter humiliation of Eminem (later revealed as a hoax) - the key frames.

Connie Culp: American Idol producers offered me $4 million to be "America's Susan Boyle".

The producers of the US talent series "American Idol" have apologized unreservedly after it was revealed that they offered Connie Culp - the Ohio woman and gun-shot wound victim who recently became the recipient of the first ever full face transplant - $4 million dollars to become "America's Susan Boyle."

The information was recently revealed by Mrs Culp in a stunning interview with Newsweek, in which she stated "For a couple of weeks, the producers of American Idol have been ringing me, trying to get me to come on the show and be 'America's Susan Boyle.' I told them that I found their offer disgusting and insulting." Culp also alleged that the producers did not seem to mind that she could not sing: "They told me that that part wasn't a problem. I would mime to someone else's voice," adding "I told them that what they were suggesting was dishonest and exploitative, but they just didn't seem to understand - they evidently just wanted to replicate the whole Susan Boyle thing and make a lot of money off me."


The producers of "American Idol" apparently did not expect the information to be leaked by Culp, and have, after initial denials, come clean: "This was a serious error in judgement and we unreservedly apologize to everyone that was offended by our actions."