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    June 30
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    It was … a running joke at the Court that outsiders frequently mistook Souter and Breyer for each other. No one could really understand why this happened, because the two bore little resemblance. One day when Souter was making his usual solo drive from Washington to New Hampshire, he stopped for lunch in Massachusetts. A stranger and his wife came up to him and asked, “Aren’t you on the Supreme Court?”

    Souter said he was.

"You're Justice Breyer, right?" said the man.

Rather than embarrass the fellow, Souter simply nodded and exchanged pleasantries, until he was asked an unexpected question.

"Justice Breyer, what's the best thing about being on the Supreme Court?"

The justice thought for a while, then said, "Well, I'd have to say it's the privilege of serving with David Souter."
    Daily Kos: Thank You, Justice Souter
    June 24
    Back up on this.
    May 20
    I like the model for this shirt. "Have Fun" - Silhouttes, Pop Culture, Funny T-shirt by Filak
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    Uighur, please | Democracy in America | Economist.com Wow, nice title, Economist!
    May 18
    Party: A Few Spaces Left For Consumerist Party Tuesday I’ll be in New York, at this, for a hot second tomorrow.
    April 29
    CNN Story On Obama's "Swagga" The Most Embarrassing Ever? (VIDEO) Unreal.
    April 21
    Little League Community Wishes to Give Back to Dukes I was on Dukes’s side on this before realizing that it was a paid appearance. Obviously $500 isn’t that much money, but this is the first article I’ve seen that even mentions it. Still probably on his side though.
    April 14
    Nick Swisher pitching against Rays (via magicjewball)
    April 1

    Cops Find Hamburger In Wig Emporium Merkin, Act Surprised

    A pair of West Virginia Wig Emporium employees are facing misdemeanor charges after hiding a “delicious hamburger” in a police officer’s merkin. 32-year-old Walter Kristofferson admitted to garnishing the pubic toupee, and 20-year-old Marc O’Meeneghann “admitted he encouraged Krisofferson to do it.” The officer, though, saw this coming… After donning his Wig Emporium chest wig, which was presumably fine, he carefully inspected his merkin before donning it.

    A charge of tampering with food is pending for Kristofferson. O’Meeneghann could be charged with aiding and abetting or conspiracy, police said.

    Deputies are waiting for the burger’s test results. If it was undercooked or tests positive for e. coli, the misdemeanor charge will be escalated to a felony.

    The officer said the whole incident has police disgusted.

    “(Officers) don’t have a chance to go home and groom and have to rely on these places,” Cecil said. “And who knows if this has happened in the past? This time we caught somebody.”



    It’s not easy being a cop.

    Previously: Cops Find Ball of Pubic Hair in Wendy’s Sandwich, Act Surprised Texas Roadhouse Steak Stuffed With Pubic Hair (Photo: kimberlyfaye)

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    DirecTV Installer Arrives, Gives Birth, And Leaves, But Doesn't Install DirecTV

    Reader Smith took the day off to wait for DirecTV to set up his cable, but all the installer left his with was 6 pounds, 7 ounces of headache. Smith writes:

    I decided to sign up with DirecTV when we got our new house. They were only able to come on a weekday, so I took the day off from work to wait for the installer, who was supposed to show up at 10. The installer didn’t show up till noon, and when she finally arrived, she had only brought a standard definition receiver. The installer says that I never ordered the HD receiver, and I told her that was impossible because I clearly remember requesting it.

    Then the installer asks to use the bathroom. I was reluctant, because I remembered reading on Consumerist that you should never let a DirecTV installer use your bathroom, but I felt bad saying no, so I let her in.

    Four hours later, she emerged, mumbled something about needing to get a form out of her van, and drove off. I looked in the bathroom and it was a mess. She left her forceps in the sink, my towels on the floor, and a newborn baby in the bathtub.

    So now I have taken a day off work and have no cable and another mouth to feed. Thanks a lot, DirecTV!

    Also, she didn’t flush.

    This is pretty egregious, Smith. We suggest getting in touch with the CEO of DirecTV. He should be able to help you with your installation troubles/abandoned child in your bathroom. His information is available here.

    Previously: DirecTV Installer Arrives, Poops, and Leaves, But Doesn’t Install DirecTV