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Breaking news! There’s something strange happening in your area! We will report on it to the best of our abilities, but don’t be alarmed if there are a few typos we later have to correct. The important thing is that we will use crazy news headlines to grab your attention and go viral on Twitter. We will keep you updated on the story, but for now, that’s all. We now return to your regularly scheduled programming.

We all know there are always weird things happening worldwide, and many of them make the headlines. We’ve all come across the funny Florida man headlines, right? The oddest part is that the titles catch your attention even if the news isn’t particularly interesting. This might be because they have typos, focus on uncommon issues, or are unrescuable mental headlines.

For your entertainment, pandas, we’ve taken a trip through the feed of the ‘Crap Local News’ Twitter account. They share the most hilarious typo corrections and funniest news headlines. We were also lucky enough to interview Scotty Horsman, who hosts the ‘What a Weird Week’ podcast. 

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jim Keller is my sarcastic hero with the right amount of irony

Another Fool on the Hill
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The answer may be 'yes', considering the behavior of a great percentage of those who claims to be christian...

idrow1
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That basically sums up Christianity and most other religions as well.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get so tired of the slams against Christianity. People are so quick to assume that all Christians are jerks or ignorant. It just gets old. But what I do find fascinating is that you never hear broad-based slams against other religions even though every religion has just as many poorly behaved people in them. Why is Christianity the one with a bullseye on its back? Why is believing in Jesus Christ such a contentious topic versus other religions that worship a different version of deity?

L.a. Williams
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sad but true. I think the biggest problem with the people seeking sanctuary from middle east is fear of terrorism. But yes it does seem that's true.

Leesa DeAndrea
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jim! Laying out the hypocrisy for all to see! 👍👍👍👍👍

Gypsy Lee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That would be Republicanism, not Christianity, but they are easy to confuse.

Hugh Cookson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brilliance - and there was me thinking that you guys in the US don't get irony !!!

jack pert
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Become a born again Christian. 1. admit do wrong and sin. 2. Call on JESUS CHRIST to save you. That is it. Free. Gods grace.

Matthew Barber
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not satire, he's trying to "make Christians look bad" by parroting a straw man argument of what he thinks Christians believe. What a d**k.

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Of course Christians can judge whomever they want.

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This Twitter Account Urges People to Enjoy More Funny News Headlines

Watching or reading the news can be an upsetting experience. Sometimes, it feels like the only things being reported are tragedies and atrocities. Don’t get us wrong; it’s essential to be aware of current events, but every now and then, it’s refreshing to read ridiculous headlines and laugh out loud. And that’s what the Crap Local News Twitter account is all about. 

The account mainly focuses on funny UK headlines, but they don’t discriminate. Their bio notes that they share local news stories from “beyond” as well. But one thing that their posts show is that headlines can have quite an impact on audiences. Some people might get swayed and influenced by the attention-grabbing titles without understanding the story’s context. It is important to note how much power a headline can hold.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How did they find out that wearing a duck suit would make her feel better about life?

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    The Interesting Impact of a Headline

    When you enjoy these funny breaking news headlines, it might not feel like they can drastically sway your opinion. But these news titles are more powerful than we could imagine. We consulted an article titled The Current State of News Headlines by research associates Joshua Scacco and Ashley Muddiman. The report examined the implications of crazy Internet headlines and how people select which story to read based on the flashiest title.

    One point that Scacco and Muddiman raise is that the type of titles a news source uses impacts how their readers rate their credibility. Traditional news has to compete with digital and entertainment-focused sources. Due to this, they also move away from using standard titles, and you might see more funny newspaper headlines. Ultimately, this might make you question the reliability of traditional media.

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    Vae
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This got me real good. nearly had my tea out my nose, the laugh caught me by surprise.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I shouldn't be laughing, but the last bit is such a dumb asss thing to say. This was his takeaway, after 19 years of being bamboozled?

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    PleasantCrocodile
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Noooo, parrots are social animals. Just include a sign that says "parrots may use offensive language" by the exhibit.

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    How Can Traditional Media Compete With These Offbeat News Headlines?

    It is understandable why even traditional news outlets would want to sensationalize their titles to get more clicks, but that’s how we end up with the worst newspaper headlines. They shouldn’t stray too far from their goals just to grab attention. Scacco and Muddiman note that some of the functions headlines can serve are “story summarization, interest generation, immediacy satisfaction, and attention direction.” 

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    If the title has summarized the story, readers will click or continue to read if they’re interested in what happened. If a source wants to generate interest in a story, they should avoid using “flat headlines” and get creative. Using puns, wordplay, alliterations, or other literary devices can be a great way to build interest. A flashy headline can also be paired with photos or multimedia elements to attract viewers.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haven't been through the rest of the list yet, but I've seen a correction before that said "In the previous issue we wrongly printed one of the ingredients as 'ground black people'. This should have been 'ground black pepper'. We apologise for the error"

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    This Podcast Covers Strange News Stories

    To learn more about odd news, we contacted Scotty Horsman, the host of the ‘What a Weird Week’ podcast. First, we wanted to know what inspired Scotty to start such an unusual show centered around weird news.

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    “Fame and fortune, of course,” he told Bored Panda jokingly. “But also, my podcast is basically a ripoff of the old and wonderfully weird ‘Ripley’s Believe or Not’ radio feature. Did I say ripoff? I meant an homage. Oops.” Whatever he wants to call it, it’s certainly entertaining! His show highlights the funny TV news headlines and newspaper stories that you can't believe were published. Some are about events like mystery moon crashes, grilled cheese sandwich art, and Mariah Carey being sued for song thievery. 

    Why Are People So Captivated by Strange News?

    “It’s terrific when you hear a story that seems absolutely bonkers and find yourself thinking—I guess anything’s possible!” he told Bored Panda. 

    How Does He Decide What to Feature on the Podcast?

    He has a few requirements for the news stories he shares with listeners—not too saucy, not too deep, and interesting enough to tell his wife about at the supper table. When it comes to where he finds these weird news stories to share, he told us that they come from many sources. “But if you only had Twitter and Reddit, you’d have enough content for decades,” he added.

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    What Are His Favorite Topics to Discuss on the Show?

    “I love all the weird food stories,” he shared. “When a restaurant chain introduces a fried chicken wine, that’s making the show for sure! Imagine the team of marketers who sat around tweaking that idea.” Scotty added that this may not have happened yet, but he expects it any day now.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You call that pothole? I think we need a post where all Panda's share the images of pothole they got in their country!

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reminds me of that Seinfeld episode with George Costanza being chased down the sidewalk on his mobility scooter by a bunch of elderly on their scooters.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Headline writer missed a golden opportunity: "Chicken gangs run aFOWL of the law"

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    John is awake! - John: Shut up and give me that motherf*cking camembert and brie, bi*ch, and some of that slutty Swiss cheese with holes.

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    Which Odd News Headline Shocked You the Most?

    Did these photos make you want to watch the news, or do they make you want to facepalm? We hope you enjoyed these crazy news titles we can’t believe were published. Let us know in the comments which one made you do a double-take. Don’t forget to share absurd headlines from your local news. To keep the ball rolling, here are some big newspaper corrections that will make you regret having eyes.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Their attraction was as hot as a smoldering pan of noodles...

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holy s**t. The outrage is f*****g palpable. It's like I can feel their anger through the screen.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen this one before and I tried to send it into a private chat with my friend, instead sent it in a group with 70+ people from my grade 😅😄

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    Sam Juan
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How good and/or incompetent a lawyer do you have to be to sue yourself?

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I happen to live in Taunton, I feel I need to investigate this story & report back, photos to follow if the masterpiece is still there ;)

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