Southern Shores – After a long Winter the citizens of Southern Shores are ready for some Summertime fun! It is time for the 4th Annual Southern Shores Mud Bog and Wet T-Shirt Contest. For the event, the entire 9th hole of Duck Woods Country Club is turned into a mud pit. Stripper poles will be installed on the green. The town invites everyone to have some good family fun. Kids under 8 get their tongue pierced for free. And don’t forget ladies, the winner of the wet t-shirt contest gets a free tattoo! Motorcycle parking is on the practice green, and there will be Winnebago parking on the tennis courts, just past the bathroom trench.
Governor calls emergency session to address Wanchese barefoot bathroom law
Raleigh – Governor McCrory is back in the news again for another bathroom law. This time instead of going up against a large city he is fighting a quaint little hamlet known as Wanchese. Apparently the village’s no shoes, no shirt, no problem attitude has run afoul with the Governor’s strict sensibilities. He gave a speech to the general assembly this afternoon:
“My fellow lawmakers, we must act and act quickly before this type of behavior spreads to other towns and cities. Just imagine someones bare feet in a bathroom.” The Governor paused to shudder in disgust. “Those feet need to be in shoes. Sandals at the very minimum. Socks are not acceptable!” He shouted, visibly upset. “I have worked hard to show the rest of the nation how North Carolina is a high class forward looking state, but what do you think the other state will say when they hear about this? Will they still look to North Carolina as a forerunner of civilized thinking? Plus the pH in urine is all wrong for your foot skin.”
Our reports show that the Wanchese law is not really a law, but more of an understanding. If you aren’t worried about getting your feet dirty, then who cares. When asked if this is just another instance of the government needlessly regulating people’s lifestyles, we were promptly escorted out of the Tiki Bar.
Colington man sure that red light specifically targets him
Kill Devil Hills – Jonathan Watson is almost 100% sure that the Colington intersection traffic light is targeting him. “I get stopped here every time!” He complained loudly to himself in his Ford Taurus. “Everyday God damn day!”
When asked for comment the Town of Kill Devil Hills and the Police Department both had no official comment, but you could tell from the tone of their voices that they were out to get Jonathan.
Goose parents with too many goslings take up residence on Colington road
Colington – A mating pair of geese have decided that they had one too many eggs hatch this year. While not able to pick which of the goslings is their favorite, they decided to put the choice in the hands of the drivers of Colington road.
“I know we can’t keep them all, but I can’t bring myself to kick a couple out of the nest,” said the mother bird.
“This way is more fair,” The father confided. “Some one will be texting, or fiddling with their radio, and boom the choice is made for us. I’m not saying I want my children to die, but if it happens, well that’s natures way of sorting things out.”
Meanwhile the Audubon Society and Defenders of Wildlife have sued Dare County to close the road. They issued a statement saying “The Colington Road Goose is one of the rarest species of Canada geese. They live on a tiny sliver of land, and face the unnecessary perils of being run over by uncaring humans. They deserve more than just the shoulder, they should have both lanes as well.”
Mary Lee cancels her NC visit over HB2
200 Miles off the coast of Delaware – The famous Great White Shark Mary Lee has announced she will not be inhabiting the waters of North Carolina this year citing the newly passed HB2 legislation for her reason.
“Don’t get me wrong, I love North Carolina, but I am so disappointed with this new law that I will be swimming past NC to spend some time in less prejudiced states like South Carolina and Georgia. I may eat people, but I don’t discriminate, I eat all people equally,” said the 3456 pound predator.
Governor McCrory expressed his regret at the loss of yet another celebrity performer for our state. “When I passed this law I was thinking about protecting children from something even rarer than shark attacks. I had no idea I was putting their Summer vacations in danger. Rest assured, I have my people talking to Mary’s people, and we will have sharks in the water this Summer.”
We asked Dr. Timmoth Abernathy, an expert on Shark behavior, about the likelihood of shark attacks “Last year saw a sharp rise in shark attacks with 8 nonfatal attacks, but considering the millions of people swimming over the course of the Summer that puts your chances of being eaten by a shark as a million times more likely than you child being molested by transsexual person in a public bathroom.”
Opinions are mixed on Mary’s decision. Some support her boycott of what they call a disgraceful law, but others feel she is pushing politics into a place it doesn’t belong. Longtime Outer Banks Tourist James Wartherby Jr. expressed his anger at the shark’s decision, “I can’t believe this I am being discriminated against by this fish for wanting to protect my children. Now she labels me a bigot and refuses to consider eating my family? Who is the hypocrite now, huh Mary?”
Friends of Fins, a shark advocacy group, put out a statement in support of Mary’s decision saying, “We fully support Mary’s decision. We are sorry that North Carolina beach goers will have to swim in sharkless waters, but we would like to remind them that there are lots of other things to be worried about like sting rays, jelly fish, and aggressively sexual porpoises.”
An unnamed mother who admits she is on the fence about the bill told us, “I know the chances of my child being molested by a Trans person in a bathroom or eaten by a shark are astronomically low, but I just feel bad having to make the choice. Why can’t I have both?”
Some locals of the Outer Banks who disagree with the law, but are fans of Mary have pleaded with her on Twitter to reconsider her decision. “You are only punishing your biggest fans! N.C. legislators would never take their shirts off at the beach, much less get in the water.”
When asked The Union of Concerned Aquatic Predators, the equivalent of the U.N. for sharks, fish, and whales, declined to comment.
Opinion: Jennette’s pier wind turbine can’t even
For awhile now one of the turbines on Jennette’s pier has decided to stop caring. The ungrateful turbine is producing no power, and just sitting there freeloading on our tax payer funded pier. You don’t see the other two turbines complaining about having to do their job, but no this lazy guy is going to take a break. What’s the matter? Is your gearbox sore? Or is it because you are protesting for some libtard cause. Let me guess you are sad for all the fish being killed under you, or that there isn’t a transsexual bathroom on the pier.
I told you this would happen. Renewable energy is for beatniks and California liberals. If we had an oil rig out there it would be pumping away. No questions asked! You would have more oil than you know what to do with, and would that rig complain? Hell no, because oil is as American as apple pie. Now I can already hear the millennials, “but what about the poor sea life.” You drive a car don’t you? See you are a hypocrite just like this stupid turbine.
This is a perfect metaphor for the state American is in right now. Two hardworking turbines now have to work overtime to provide for a third turbine who could totally work himself, but is content to take handouts. Thanks Obama.
When asked for comment the other two turbines declined because they were too busy doing their job.
Shredding the gnar linked to increased steeziness
Atlanta – The CDC today announced the results of years of studies on gnar shredding. There was a strong correlation between shredding the gnar, and increased steeziness. The subjects that shredded the most had steeze levels bordering on redonculous.
Doctors are unclear on the exact dangers of being steezy. When asked for details a CDC official was quoted saying, “We have done a large amount of research on the matter. This involved hundreds of hours of watching surf videos. We can say without a doubt that the steeziest riders were sick, and some even got nasty when they were shredding.”
The report also brings up the alarming fact that steeziness can strike at increasingly younger ages. Angela Lovecraft is the mother of a 12 year old skimboarder who was recently diagnosed with steeziness. “At first it was just a fun hobby, but we quickly realized how good he was. First came the shoves to wraps, but once he started doing big spins into barrels it was too late. Now he keeps getting follows on his Insta from High School girls, and his Snapchat is filled with pictures I don’t feel comfortable describing.”
The surfer community is split on the issue. The Surf Rider Foundation is selling mugs, tote bags, and trucker hats to raise awareness for steeze. However some surfers are unconcerned.
“Bro, if I gave a shit about getting steezy would I have lost my virginity in the bathhouse bathrooms at 13?” said transplant surfer Jim “Virginia Creeper” Collins.
This study only showed increased levels of steeze in surfers, skateboarders, skimboarders and snowboarders. There were no associated elevations in paddleboarders, no matter how gnarly they got.
Bartender worried about not having enough PBR
Kill Devil Hills – An unnamed bartender was overheard worrying about only having a few 12 packs of P.B.R. left. The award winning lager is the most popular drink among the finest denizens of local drinking establishments. It is popular for its crisp taste and classy alignment. The bartender, who wishes to remain anonymous was quoted saying, “I don’t know what we will do if we run out of P.B.R. I might have to serve some of that overpriced swill. My patrons want the best, and I want to give it to them.”
Local bar patron Steven “Weasel” Beasley was shocked to learn his favorite beverage was in short supply, “It’s the only thing I can afford since Obama decided to tax all the other beers to more than $2. I’m trying to ball on a budget, but I don’t wanna drink Bud Light or Corona like some tourist.”
“Of all the cheap beers P.B.R. has the best bouquet and malty finish. It really is a good beer when compared to other beers in its price range,” interjected some bearded hipster who wasn’t asked a goddamn thing.
“Look as long as we have Fireball, everything is going to be alright,” said the manager of the establishment after sensing the tension from her bar staff. “If worse comes to worse we can always break out that case of Mickey’s that has been in the walk-in for two years. People love trying to solve those caps amiright?”
DUI plaintiff pleads “Day Off” defense
Manteo – Dare County district court was thrown into chaos today when a local man pleaded not guilty by reason of having the day off. This defense while having no legal standing, holds substantial weight with local jurors. The assistant District attorney asked the judge to call a recess to talk strategy, as the lawyers in the room glanced at each other with raised eyebrows. The judge called for order as the other plaintiffs in the court cheered wildly. The case was continued so the prosecution could organize their case.
Manteo man can’t remember the last time he left the island
Manteo 18 May 2016 – A Manteo native, Trey Tillett, was ridiculed by his friends this week when, after a couple of drinks at a local establishment, he expressed interest in going across the bridge to visit the Atlantis nightclub and do a little dancing. He quickly retracted the statement, misunderstanding his friends’ laughter. He believed that they were laughing at the idea of seeing him dance.
“Actually, we were laughing because ol’ Trey never goes beyond the Midway intersection to the south or Mother Vineyard to the north. He hasn’t been more than a couple miles from his house since, well, since Atlantis was open, probably,” stated a stocky, bearded man wearing camouflage everything at the bar.
“Wait, Atlantis closed down? When did that happen?” asked Trey, clearly distraught. “Man, I used to love dancing there. Well, I only went once, in the eighties, I think, but it was really cool.”
“Hey, Trey, you been to the new Fresh Market on the beach?” called out another bearded man, farther down the bar. Upon seeing Trey’s confused look, the man explained, “It’s a grocery store, dumbass.”
“Why would I go over there? We have Food-A-Rama right here! And the Pig is next door if I need something they don’t have. Geez,” Trey answered, clearly exasperated.
“What about local seafood? You buy shrimp what comes from Thailand or China or something? Or you just stick to frozen fish sticks and ketchup?” shouted a well-known local fisherman, also bearded and in camouflage.
“No, of course not. I go down to Wanchese for that stuff. I was just down there in, when was it? The eighties, I think. That was a crazy decade.” Mr Tillett responded sharply.
Shortly afterward, Tillett stomped out mumbling about having traveled up north to see The Lost Colony in 1993.