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more about #australia more comments → Lysergic Asset: After masochistically clicking on Nick Douglas' infamous post about the U.S. soldier throwing a puppy off a cliff (I'm not linking to it, search for i... more » Swifter: If you're going to smoke 6,000 camels, best do it with a 20mm cannon. more » Claire Buoyant: herd the camels about nine miles (15 kilometers) outside of town next week, where they will be shot and their carcasses left to decay in the desert. ... more » If_I_Had_a_Poodle: That's a lot of camel toe more » Airvault: Could be worse. The camels could be smokers. more » drunkexpatwriter: Why are they going to let them rot? Camel meat is supposed to be fairly decent and if you are going to shoot a bunch of camels shouldn't you at least... more » Uncle_Billy_Slumming: Why are these fellows "strapping"? How did fellows get to be called "strapping" at all? Blame it on Burns? Originally it was meant for women, "big ... more » onebadclam: "I think shooting camels from a helicopter would be a hoot!" - S. Palin more » adiam7: Where are the Scientologist that got on me last time? I feel neglected. The Xenu walls are tumbling down more » EatMyKant: For what it's worth: 'Xenophon' means 'speaker of a foreign language'. Xenu means foreigner, and as we all know, foreigners and aliens are the same t... more » rledrialmder: They're not doing anything the Catholics weren't doing eight hundred years ago. more » BadUncle: When will Mel Gibson and his church take on Scientology? It would be at least as entertaining as Mothra taking on Hedorah. #xenu more » Dr. Nick: Fun fact: In the 1960's, Hubbard declared that Australia would become the first "clear continent." After the Victorian government launched an investi... more » Spirit Fingers: HA! Representative of country spawned by criminals calls new entity now residing in said country... criminals. All kinds of ironic and Joeys! Because... more » jwiggy: Um, if the kid died from ingesting potassium chloride that was IN HIS HOUSE how is that the church's fault and not his own? #xenu more » -
#shootemup
Marauding Camels to be Rounded Up and Strafed From Helicopters, Palin Style
A plague of thirsty camels has overrun a small, drought-ridden town in the Australian outback. The only way to survive: Round thousands of those suckers up and gun 'em down from choppers. More » -
#scientology
Xenophon v. Xenu: The Galactic Battle for Australia's Soul
An Australian senator has called for a criminal investigation into Scientology, alleging that the cult is "an abusive, manipulative, violent and criminal organization." The senator's name is Nick Xenophon. This is going to be good. More » -
#realestateporn
Inside Lachlan Murdoch's $21 Million Mansion
Rupert Murdoch's oldest son Lachlan and wife Sarah have landed a mansion in the inner suburbs of Sydney. Here are the sort of digs being an heir to the News Corp. family fortune buys you. More » -
#picoftheday
Spitting Image
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#smallwonders
Forget Balloon Boy, Today's All About Train Baby
If Balloon Boy and his family were looking for publicity, they'll find it's fleeting. There's a new amazing tot on the horizon, and this one survived being hit by a train. More » -
#wiggingout
Drag Queens Fight Back Against Attackers
This clip of two cage fighters in drag fighting off would-be attackers in South Wales is making its way around the internet. Between homophobic attackers and blackface, it is officially viral video hate day. Let's celebrate! -
#videuhoh
In Australia, Blackface Is Still Only Slightly Offensive
Last night an Australian variety show aired a skit with five men in blackface performing as the Jackson 5. And the audience cheered! Thank goodness Harry Connick Jr was there to be the voice of reason. More » -
#nightmares
The Apocalypse? It's Now. And It's Australian.
A record-setting dust storm swept across Sydney yesterday and obscured basically everything, including the famed Opera House, which can sorta be seen here. One visitor described the scene as "like a nuclear winter morning." The beginning of a dystopian day? More » -
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#crime
Not Naming 'Australian Fritzl' a Good, But Ultimately Futile, Game Plan
Good grief! Australian authorities have arrested a man who stands accused of imprisoning his daughter for 30 years and repeatedly raping, and thus impregnating her. Unlike some similarly disturbing cases — Josef Fritzl and Phillip Garrido — he remains anonymous. More » -
#advertising
Australian For 'Beer Byproduct-Flavor'
Yeasty Australiacentric 'food' product Vegemite needs a name for its new flavor. How about "Nastymite?" [Adfreak] More » -
#johnyoo
John Yoo Briefly Disturbed By Consequences of His Actions
Here is a delightful story about John Yoo, who wrote the famous "torture memos." A mean comedian interrupted one of his lectures at Chapman University School of Law. More » -
#dontaskdonttell
Katie Holmes and the Cosmic Confidentiality Agreements
What's the Kraziest TomKat in Hollywood up to these days? According to an Australian news report, making local film crews sign Don't Ask Us About Scientology agreements on the set of Holmes' new movie, for one thing. More » -
#traderoundup
Nothing Is Scarier than Ballet or the Internet
We have news from around the world today, but mostly from Foxborough and Australia. Two places both alike in dignity, but then suffering complete indignities like American Idol and movies about teenagers who save the world. More » -
#advertising
Your Selfish Desire to Stop Smoking Makes Child Cry
We're happy to report that there's a BIG CONTROVERSY over whether this anti-smoking ad featuring a weeping little boy goes too far. The answer is yes. Probably because Australians are involved. More » -
#firedownbelow
Australia's Agony
Arsonists relighting extinguished brush have worsened wildfires raging in the Australian states of Victoria and New South Wales. The fires have already killed 108. -
#wtf
Virginity Auction Trend: Over
Oh okay, we will put this up simply to remind you of how quickly trends can spiral into sickening territory: an Ebay auction (hoax?) for the virginity of a 19 year-old quadriplegic girl. Um: More » -
#australia
Nicole Kidman Adds Her Voice To The 'Australia' Pile-On
You don't kick a dingo when he's down (or maybe you do, to dislodge the baby from its jaws? We always forget), but Nicole Kidman has done just that by piling on the beleaguered Australia. More » -
#snubs
Universally Reviled Australian Bumping Obamas From Blair House
We finally learned who Bush booked in the Blair House instead of letting the Obamas stay there. And—surprise!—it's a major-league asshole.
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#defenses
Baz Luhrmann Adapts to His New Role as 'Black Hole of Cinema'
The aftermath of any disaster requires a period of quiet reflection followed by intense investigation. Or, if you're as ambitious as Baz Luhrmann, you combine the two in one expanded whining binge to THR.
