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Embarrassing: Gerbil Star Caught Without of Toilet Paper
Malcolm the Gerbil, famous for his role in the film Cedar Shavings of Doom, was photographed by paparazzi on Monday in a compromising position.
“They caught him pants-down, fresh out of toilet paper,” says Darryl Stotz of TMZ. "Boy, did he have a tough time scurrying out of that one.“
Via Cicy Guimond.
Gerbil Sets Sail to Prove Bath Tub Is Round
The intrepid Gerbil sailor Samson has an unpopular theory – that if you sail to the edge of the bath tub, you’ll come around on the other side.
“He’s obviously insane,” says Erik Ortner, a geographer who’s studied bath tub currents for seven years. “Everyone knows that there’s a giant wall at the edge of the tub.”
Despite naysayers, Samson is not deterred. He’s chartered three vessels, and plans to set sail ‘round the tub this August.
“Good luck with that,” says Ortner, shaking his head.
Via Peter J. Knight.
Hamster Cupcakes Are a Hit for Local Bakery
Move over, Cake Boss. A bakery in Long Beach, CA is now serving live hamsters in cupcake foils, and they’re selling like…well, hotcakes.
“They’re not for eating, of course,” says Lenore Hooley, the second-generation owner of Hooley’s Baked Goods. “That would be horrifying. We’re just trying to give these little guys a good home. People come in for babka and they just fall in love.”
Via Miss Shari.
Chipmunk Triathlete Accused of Doping
World-class chipmunk triathlete Cheeks Malone, has been accused by the Federation of International Rodent Athletics of using banned performance enhancing substances. Though Malone has yet to test positive for any illegal agent, FIRA indicates that numerous first-hand reports from former teammates and trainers implicate the chipmunk in doping.
“These accusations are baseless and without warrant,” said a spokesperson for Malone. "Cheeks has never knowingly taken any illegal performance enhancers. He is a natural talent who trains hard and competes on his own merits.“
If found guilty by FIRA, Malone could be banned from competing at the Olympics in London later this year, where he plans to represent the United States as a distance runner and cyclist.
Via Molly Goossens.
STUDY: Prairie Dogs Are Natural Harmonica Players
By Scott Friedstein, FluffPo Correspondent
According to a new study just released by the American Zoological Society, prairie dogs are much more musically inclined than previously thought.
In particular, researchers were amazed to find that the burrow-dwelling critters are especially skilled at the harmonica.
"We weren’t sure what to do with them at first,“ says lead researcher Andrew Fricke. "As luck would have it, we had this tiny harmonica lying around the office. One of them grabbed it and just started ripping into this sick 12-bar blues riff. Science can be rewarding sometimes.”
SEE ALSO:Prairie Dog Bluesman to Be Honored at House of Blues
Via PictureWendy.
