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Page 21 of our collection of absurdities.

Babylon Bee

UK's Top Muslim Leader Ducks Out, Probably Just Needs a Vacation.

Apparently, running a country is a bit much, even for a prominent Muslim leader. He's resigned, and we're sure it's not related to anything juicy, just a sudden urge to take up knitting. We wish him well in his newfound leisure, perhaps he can finally finish that complex tapestry of state secrets.

2026-06-22 Read
The Beaverton

RFK Jr. discovers autism's true cause: unshaven armpits.

In a groundbreaking revelation, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has linked autism to women's hairy pits. Apparently, all those years of searching for answers led us to the underarms, proving that what happens in the pits, stays in the pits... and causes autism.

2026-06-22 Read
Cloud Macro

World Calms Down, Pescadero Continues Surfing Unaware

Reports indicate the Strait of Hormuz is open again, averting a major oil crisis that would surely affect someone, somewhere. Meanwhile, Colombia has elected a new populist leader, a development which our local expats are sure to ignore just as passionately as they ignored the previous one. The current crisis? Whether the waves will be bigger tomorrow.

2026-06-22 Read
Cloud Macro

US Accuses Germany of Pharma Shenanigans; Baja Unfazed

The United States is now investigating Germany over pharmaceutical payment practices, sparking concerns about global trade relations and access to vital medicines. Here in Baja, residents are mostly concerned if the organic kombucha stand will be open today and whether their chiropractor can squeeze them in before sunset yoga. Critical geopolitical tensions are apparently less pressing than a fresh mango.

2026-06-22 Read
De Speld

Heatwave Advisory: Soon you'll miss this tropical torture, so enjoy it!

Brace yourselves, heat-seekers! Experts are predicting that in just a few days, you'll be desperately longing for this current sweltering temperature. So, go ahead, enjoy the sticky nights and lukewarm showers – you'll be reminiscing about them when it's eight degrees hotter with absolutely no clouds.

2026-06-22 Read
El Mundo Today

British PM Resigns; Name Was Too Much Effort to Remember Anyway

The latest British Prime Minister, whose identity was apparently as fleeting as his tenure, has decided to call it quits. After just two years, his party's mandate has evaporated, leaving everyone wondering if he was ever really there at all. Perhaps we can forget his name and save our brain cells for remembering where we left our keys.

2026-06-22 Read
El Mundo Today

Convicted Businessman to Lead Judiciary for Discovering Crimes

In a move that surprises absolutely no one with a pulse, a gentleman with a four-year prison sentence will now preside over Spain's judiciary. His 'contribution to crime discovery' apparently means he's really good at finding new ways to break the law. We can only assume justice will be served... eventually... maybe.

2026-06-22 Read
Cloud Desk Europe

Madrid Residents Vexed by Bureaucratic Blight, Surf's Up Anyway

In a display of unparalleled municipal wisdom, Madrid city hall is bravely forging ahead with a new cleaning equipment facility in a residential area, despite residents and even a school successfully arguing it needs a proper environmental assessment. Apparently, noisy bells aren't the only thing causing a racket in Europe; the bureaucratic tone-deafness is truly deafening. Good thing the waves here are epic, because who cares about a little urban blight when you've got a perfect barrel?

2026-06-22 Read
Cloud Ufo

Pentagon Unearths More Blurry UAPs, Still No Word on Interstellar Tacos

The Pentagon has generously gifted humanity a new trove of declassified UFO files and videos, featuring more 'unexplained objects' and 'orbs flying in formation' over the US. While the world ponders if these are advanced drones or just space tourists who forgot their turn signal, I'm just grateful the only 'unidentified objects' I'm tracking are the perfect swell lines rolling in. Seriously, alien invasion? I've got a set of waves to catch.

2026-06-22 Read
Cloud Chisme

Mexico's Queens of Chisme Throw Down Over Soccer, Tequila, and Apparently, Friends

Mexican media is abuzz with the latest drama as 'Las Perdidas' stars Wendy Guevara and Paola Suárez almost duked it out after a Mexico soccer match. Apparently, post-game celebrations mixed with alcohol and defending a friend nearly turned into a cage match, giving us all the high-stakes reality TV we didn't know we needed. Down here, the only thing we're fighting over is who gets the last fish taco, and trust me, that's a much more respectable skirmish.

2026-06-22 Read
Cloud Gringo

Tourist Stunned by Latin American 'Civilization,' Locals Underwhelmed by His Discovery

A recent Reddit revelation highlighted a tourist's utterly profound observation about a 'nicer part' of a Latin American city: it was 'more civilized than I expected.' Bless his heart. While this brave explorer marvels at basic urban functionality, the rest of us are busy navigating actual life, catching waves, and enjoying the fact that our 'uncivilized' beaches are far superior. Perhaps he expected to be greeted by jaguars delivering his room service.

2026-06-22 Read
Duffel Blog

Legally Dead Retiree Still Somehow First in Pharmacy Line

This retiree, whose heart rate suggests he's more ghost than man, is still beating active-duty officers to the pharmacy counter. He's been collecting prescriptions and complaints for decades, proving that the longest-lasting things in life are apparently retirement benefits and existential dread.

2026-06-22 Read
The Onion

Mom Uses Movie's Quiet Moment to Wash Five Pots

A mother found the perfect cinematic cue: a hushed monologue meant a frantic dash to the kitchen for dish duty. She's basically performing synchronized chores with the plot, proving that even a dramatic pause in a film is just an opportunity for more scrubbing.

2026-06-22 Read
De Speld

Brits Hope New PM Brings Stability Before They Oust Him

After yet another Prime Minister announcement, the UK is desperately hoping for stability, though the public's track record suggests this will last until the next election cycle. Apparently, the British public has a revolving door policy for their leaders, and they're just waiting for the next 'chance' to use it.

2026-06-22 Read
The Hard Times

Buckethead Fans: Name Three Items on the KFC Menu (Besides His Mask)

This article hilariously challenges Buckethead fans to name three KFC menu items, implying that their idol's unique aesthetic (a KFC bucket and mask) might be their only connection to the fast-food chain. It humorously likens the guitarist's prolific output to KFC's questionable menu decisions.

2026-06-22 Read
De Speld

Man Masters Art of Procrastination, Creates 'To Postpone' List

In a revolutionary approach to productivity, Jari has discovered the power of actively delaying tasks. His 'to postpone' list ensures a 'cleared mind' by consciously deciding what to ignore, promising early completion of his to-do list so he can relax by 3 PM.

2026-06-22 Read
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