Spoof news snippets from Sunday 12 August 2007
Amy Winehouse Enjoys 30th Consecutive Minute of Sobriety
"I feel great!" the waif-like singer declares. She and husband plan to celebrate new sobriety with a 23-kegger at local hotel.
First Edition Bible found
A rare first edition of the Bible has been found in a charity shop in Hastings. An eagle eyed Clergy bought the book with the collected works of James Herriot.
Fourth chord in Rock and Roll found
Archeologists in Iowa have discovered the Fourth chord that has been missing from Rock and Roll for years. It is seen as an important link in the development of music, and will have an impact on world events.
Gabrielle from Bagpuss Dies
The world's most famous Banjo playing Frog,Gabrielle has died from eating soggy bread that three year old children throw out for the ducks.
Nazi Undertones in the Flumps
Beloved Children's programme The Flumps has Nazi Undertones. More news will follow this development.
Ducks want more
Ducks are now on strike, claiming that they want more than the soggy old crusts that 3 year old kids throw at them in the park.
Fat Man Convicted of Indecent Exposure
The court ordered that the man would have to pay for liposuction after he became so obese it was nauseating.
Wikipedia Shut Down Due To Offensive Article Concerning Blackberries
The Wikipedia Chairman is thought to have commisioned the article that was claimed to be racist; ethnic minority berries would have been the legal substitute.
Ron Paul Comes in Fifth in Iowa Straw Poll
He's not disappointed that he didn't win, saying: "I'm not that big a fan of Iowa straw anyway."
Photo of Fat Man Pulling a Green Plaid Suitcase Dominates The Spoof
Hating the attention, he's complained, "Just because I'm the world's first pregnant male, there's no need to plaster my picture all over the website."