Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Greetings fellow Bizarros:Most people don't even know what a dowry is, but one Hong Kong tycoon has renewed this archaic tradition in a spectacular style.
Property developer Cecil Chao has offered $65 million to any man who can woo his 33-year-old daughter. This may sound extravagant, especially for an attractive, affluent woman who could have anyone she wanted on her own, but Chao is hoping the money will motivate a suitor who will drive a wedge between his daughter Gigi and the lesbian partner she just eloped with.
She and her girlfriend of several years just ran away to Paris to have their partnership blessed in a church.
"What this whole episode really highlights is that perhaps still, the Chinese -- or in fact the Hong Kong mentality -- can perhaps tolerate the 'don't ask, don't tell' view of sexuality," she said. "But as a social statement, it's still very much a sensitive issue."
Chao said he's offering the money because he wants to make sure his daughter has a comfortable life in Hong Kong.
When asked whether she would accept an eligible suitor, Gigi laughed off the question, saying, "We'll just worry about that when the time comes."
I don't know, but I bet plenty of men would be very happy with a lesbian and $65 million.
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*-- Professor gets naked in front of class --*LANSING, Mich. - A Michigan State University professor who stripped off his clothes in class was taken to a hospital and is not being charged with a crime, the school said. The university said police received a call just after 1 p.m. Monday about a man shouting in the hallway of the school's engineering building and they soon discovered the man, a professor, had stripped all of his clothes off in front of his calculus class, ABC News reported Tuesday. "MSU police responded and took the man, a university professor, into protective custody and transported him to a local hospital," the school said. "No one was injured and the professor is not being charged with a crime." Students described the professor, whose name was not released, as "eccentric."
*-- Dogs headline Calif. surf contest --*HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - A group of four-legged friends tried to hang 10 -- make that 20 -- in a canine surfing contest in California. The Surf City Surf Dog event was held in Huntington Beach, Calif., Sunday with 46 competitors riding 3- to 4-foot waves, all to raise money for charity. During the event, organizers sought to make the Guinness Book of World Records by getting 20 dogs to all ride the same wave for at least five seconds, The Orange County Register reported. Despite help from their owners, only a few the dogs managed the feat. The rough surf proved too tough for many of the contestants. Heather McKenny and her pooch Sir Hollywood were among the contestants. McKenny came out of the water with a sizable scratch when Sir Hollywood got a little skittish trying to surf. Still, she said, it was worth another try again next year. "It's just a great way for people with dogs to have a good time together, and with all the support of the people who come out -- it couldn't be better," McKenny said.
*-- READER COMMENTS --*Hey, Am I The Only One Here Seeing The Obvious Use For The Prison??? Use It s A Hotel. You Register/Check In In The Booking Area, Stay In The Cells, Drink "Hooch", Eat JailHouse Food Served On Trays.... I'm Seeing Potential $$. -Cin Ray
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Your idea is not without precedent. A company in Russia did it with a prison there.]
Lewis, Long time reader, first time writer (sorry, I have waited so long). I sincerely hope that you actually write most of the comments that I have read from "subscribers". Why? Because the thought that there are that many idiots out there that have the ability to breed really scares the H--- out of me. Seriously, really enjoy yor e-zine and stories.
Lewis, Too many items from Sweden lately. What happened to AL, LA, MS? Are they becoming normal? The USA should at least still be no. 1 in bizarre news! -Louis
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Well, we are number one in the world in incarcerations per capita. That's something.]
Hey Lewis! I love reading about the bizarre holidays. I'd like to propose a new one to celebrate wrinkly Chinese dogs. We could call it Sharpei Diem. -Jody
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