Category: WTF?

Some things just defy normality. Some of them are named Kanye and have recording contracts. Others are here.

When did Christmas happen?

It seems that the start of November also marks the start of the festive season, if our local shops are to be believed. Especially Starbucks, with all its tinselly bits and bobs, little white Christmas trees and assorted festive-themed drinks. Yes, I…

That’s a ballsy auction

There are times when I stumble across auctions on Trade Me and am left with one small question: Why? If you fancy taking ownership of a a set of cat testicles, here’s your chance. Winky the cat had his nads…

Ripped from the (old) headlines

What is it with all the anti-news stories about lately? I thought news stories were meant to inform us, to educate and offer us fresh facts and opinions.  I can sort of forgive “Words can ease pain, I swear” from…

Cute (in a weird kinda way)

We have new arrivals at Wellington Zoo: pygmy marmosets. I don’t know about you, but I reckon they look a bit like a Furby, minus the ears. You remember Furbys don’t you? (Please say yes, or I’ll feel even more…

In case of emergency … cross your fingers

I see there’s another drama involving our not-always-efficient 111 emergency services phone system.  This time, it’s come out that police 111 staff have been reprimanded for their failings:  One Wellington staffer swore at and was rude to a caller (on…

You’ve goat to be kidding

Ever wanted a pet goat? Something to snuggle up with at night, take for walks or train to fetch your slippers? Now you can get one for free. You just have to stump up the cash for a new ute…

Yes, people like this still exist

Okay, so I know tolerance isn’t one of my strong points but compared to Pat Robertson I’m a breeze! I’m gobsmacked that in this day and age we still have people as ignorant as this sucker. I’m even more gobsmacked that this…

Our ridiculous new law

The protest are mounting against the new law that will be inflicted upon us from next week but are the politicians listening?  And more to the point, do they care? The drama is all over “Section 92a”, a proposed amendment…