Mr. Brightside
July 21st, 2009, 01:29 PM
How about a thread for strange and wonderful stories from around the globe :)
If I were a carpet
A 48-year-old immigrant from Malta regularly hangs out in various New York City bars, but always on the floor, so that he can enjoy his particular passion of being stepped on. "Georgio T." told The New York Times in June that he has delighted in being stepped on since he was a kid. While one playmate "wanted to be the doctor, (another) wanted to be the carpenter ... I would want to be the carpet." Nowadays, he carries a custom-made rug he can affix to his back (and a sign, Step on Carpet) and may lie face-down for several hours if the bar is busy. He is also a regular at "high foot-traffic" fetish parties, where dozens of stompers (especially women in stilettos) can satisfy their own urges while gratifying Georgio. [New York Times, 6-14-09]
Gay Penguins Split In Love Triangle Shock (http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Strange-News/Gay-Penguins-At-San-Francisco-Zoo-Have-Split-After-Six-Years-After-Harry-Leaves-Pepper-For-Linda/Article/200907315341064?lpos=Strange_News_First_Strange_News__Article_Teaser_R egion__3&lid=ARTICLE_15341064_Gay_Penguins_At_San_Francisco_Zoo_Have_Split_Afte r_Six_Years_After_Harry_Leaves_Pepper_For_Linda)
Two gay male penguins have split up after becoming involved in a love triangle.
Harry and Pepper shared the same nest for six years and even raised an abandoned chick together. But then Harry fell for his widowed neighbour, Linda.
The Magellanic penguins have now moved in together, leaving Pepper feeling somewhat dejected at San Francisco Zoo
Bloggers have been quick to accuse Linda of being a "home wrecker" who "lives for her own happiness, no matter who gets hurt.
If I were a carpet
A 48-year-old immigrant from Malta regularly hangs out in various New York City bars, but always on the floor, so that he can enjoy his particular passion of being stepped on. "Georgio T." told The New York Times in June that he has delighted in being stepped on since he was a kid. While one playmate "wanted to be the doctor, (another) wanted to be the carpenter ... I would want to be the carpet." Nowadays, he carries a custom-made rug he can affix to his back (and a sign, Step on Carpet) and may lie face-down for several hours if the bar is busy. He is also a regular at "high foot-traffic" fetish parties, where dozens of stompers (especially women in stilettos) can satisfy their own urges while gratifying Georgio. [New York Times, 6-14-09]
Gay Penguins Split In Love Triangle Shock (http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Strange-News/Gay-Penguins-At-San-Francisco-Zoo-Have-Split-After-Six-Years-After-Harry-Leaves-Pepper-For-Linda/Article/200907315341064?lpos=Strange_News_First_Strange_News__Article_Teaser_R egion__3&lid=ARTICLE_15341064_Gay_Penguins_At_San_Francisco_Zoo_Have_Split_Afte r_Six_Years_After_Harry_Leaves_Pepper_For_Linda)
Two gay male penguins have split up after becoming involved in a love triangle.
Harry and Pepper shared the same nest for six years and even raised an abandoned chick together. But then Harry fell for his widowed neighbour, Linda.
The Magellanic penguins have now moved in together, leaving Pepper feeling somewhat dejected at San Francisco Zoo
Bloggers have been quick to accuse Linda of being a "home wrecker" who "lives for her own happiness, no matter who gets hurt.