Category: Dumbass
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150 year old pub in Cornwall, England asked to change its name by Vogue magazine
The company’s letter, seen by the BBC, said “We are concerned that the name you are using is going to cause problems because, as far as the general public is concerned, a connection between your business and ours is likely to be inferred. MORE
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‘Bored’ security guard drew eyes on $850K painting during his first day on the job
After an investigation into the defaced painting, which was on loan from the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, officials determined the 60-year-old security was responsible. He told investigators that he did it because he was ‘bored’ during his first day on the job. He has since been fired and could face criminal charges. MORE
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Ulta Beauty apologizes for ‘Come hang with Kate Spade’ promo email, four years after the designer’s suicide by hanging
Many email subscribers who received the promotion tweeted about it, criticizing Ulta, regardless of the reason it was sent. MORE
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UK politician who resigned after being caught watching porn at work says he was looking for tractors
In an exclusive interview with BBC South West, Mr Parish said: “The situation was that funnily enough, it was tractors I was looking at. I did get into another website that had a very similar name and I watched it for a bit, which I shouldn’t have done.” MORE
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Detroit fan fuming after accidentally buying tickets to see the Red NOT Chili Peppers
According to the band’s website, the Red NOT Chili Peppers “pay tribute to the ultimate funk rock quartet — a band who has transcended three decades of chart-topping success as well as developed one of the largest die-hard fanbases in the world.” MORE
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Driver stopped on way to pick up kid from school because vehicle had no doors
The photo, posted Wednesday morning, shows a small flatbed truck with no passenger-side door and no seatbelts. The back of the vehicle also appears to be open, with the seats exposed. MORE
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FAA believes ‘YouTube influencer’ crashed his own plane for views and likes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revoked the private pilot certificate of a YouTube influencer pilot after determining that he crashed his plane on purpose for a video, The New York Times reported. MORE
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Man, 56, dies after getting trapped in Southern California car wash
“The preliminary investigation indicated that the man drove into the car wash and for an unknown reason, tried to exit his vehicle,” the statement continued. MORE
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Diversity campaigners accuse black DJ of wearing blackface
Diversity campaigners accused a primary school of racism for hiring a DJ who wore blackface, only to discover the man was black. MORE
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Dublin airport received 12,272 noise complaints from the same person
One person was responsible for nine in 10 of all complaints about noise from aircraft using Dublin Airport last year. The complainant lodged 12,272 complaints during 2021 with DAA at an average rate of 34 cases daily, the airport operator said. MORE