Weird News – A Fire Pit Is Like Real Estate. It’s All About Location

Author Jim Monaghan

October 12th, 2023 9:56 AM

Who doesn’t love a nice fall evening gathered around a fire pit? The problem, though, might be the location as any good real estate agent will tell you.

ANNOUNCER – Time now for WDHA’s Weird News with Michael Fuzzy Lee.

FUZZY – Today in Weird News, authorities in Nova Scotia have instituted a providence-wide ban on open fires due to the ongoing Canadian wildfires. But that didn’t stop one woman from enjoying a night around the fire pit just 300 feet away from the woods.

She was fined $29,000.

There is stupid, and then there’s lighting-up-a-fire-pit-while-your-country’s-in-flames stupid.

Just stick to being stupid. Like eating hot peppers.

It’s not so bad. It’s more tingly than hot. Yeah, that’s kind of stupid.

And lastly, in Weird News, an unnamed man in Hungary briefly worked for a company for a few days and was owed about $260. But his paycheck was for 367 times the expected amount, roughly about $102,000.

The man refused to return the money.

I do have recorded audio of a statemen the made to the press regarding the mistake. So let’s roll the clip.

Is this microphone turned on? Am I talking to the media? Listen, in regards to the incorrect funds being deposited into my account by my former employer, well, sucks to be you, bitch. You made a mistake.

Now, I reap the awards, and it seems like jackpot and ching ching are part of my future now. So you could be sure the money will be spent on a bunch of unnecessary things, including, but not limited to, a giant beach ball, because I have this weird fetish of watching it bounce up and down.

And I’m also going to give me one of those tiny homes I see on HGTV. They seem so cozy. It’s like taking a crap in the designer porta-john on. So until then, I bid you all farewell as I head to the paint store to buy rustic sage stain for my new tiny home. So thank you, and you can tell my former employer they could kiss my ass. Bye.

I think charcoal gray will be a better stain to use, but I’m not a tiny home kind of guy. And that’s DHA’s Weird News.

9 Worst Trick or Treat Handouts for Halloween

Halloween is the time of year when spookiness takes center stage, and creative costumes rule the streets. It’s also the day of the beloved tradition, trick-or-treating. Whether you’re a kid dreaming of a candy jackpot or an adult admiring the neighborhood’s costume creativity while handing out treats, it’s a highlight of the year.

However, you’ll always find that one neighbor who likes to shake things up by handing out something other than candy. It’s not always a bad thing, though. Some people do it for a good reason, like considering kids with dietary restrictions. But if you’re considering going outside the box, you should avoid certain trick-or-treat handouts.

Let’s talk about the Halloween horrors, the stuff no one wants in their trick-or-treat bag. First on the list are those infamous toothbrushes or dental floss packs. Halloween is the one night a year when kids can indulge in a sugar frenzy, and suddenly, you’re handed a dental hygiene product. It’s like being told to eat your veggies at a birthday party. Then there are the homemade treats. While some homemade goodies can be delicious, receiving unlabeled, homemade treats can make even the bravest trick-or-treater think twice; also, most parent’s won’t feel comfortable with that and may dispose of them. All of your hard work will go to waste! Safety is paramount on Halloween, and unwrapped or unlabeled edibles can raise concerns.

Another item to avoid is pennies. They’re not even worth the trip to the store, and they make you question if you’ve accidentally stumbled into a time machine back to the 1950s. If you’re going to give out money on Halloween, make it worthwhile if you can swing it. While Halloween is all about surprises, pennies are definitely not the kind of surprises anyone hopes for.

Take a look at some of the worst trick-or-treat handouts for Halloween.

Key Chains
Keychains are handy, but they’re not exactly the kind of treasure kids hope to find in their candy haul. They want stuff that’s sweet, not stuff for keys they don’t have. Save yourself some money and pass on key chains.

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Hygiene Products
We all know cleanliness is important, but getting soap, shampoo, or hand sanitizer in your treat bag on Halloween is not what kids look forward to. It’s a treat, not a trip to the pharmacy. It’s like getting socks for Christmas. While practical, it’s not exactly exciting.

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Loose Change
Coins may have been an acceptable treat decades ago, but nowadays, they’re seen as disappointing. Kids prefer candy. Or maybe small toys (if they’re exciting/cool enough). Unless, you’re giving away the big bucks, steer clear of this one.

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Trail Mix
Healthy snacks are great, but Halloween is all about the sugar rush. Kids aren’t exactly thrilled to find a mix of fruit and nuts in their bag. They’re hoping for chocolates and gummies, not something they associate with after-school snacks.

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Coupons
Adults may appreciate coupons for discounts at local businesses, but they don’t make for a fun Halloween treat for kids. Saving money is cool, but Halloween is all about instant gratification. And coupons for discounts don’t really make the cut.

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Brochures or Pamphlets
Halloween is not the time to distribute religious or informational materials. Kids are looking for fun and treats, not pamphlets. Consider giving those away another day that’s not Halloween.

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Toothbrushes and Dental Floss
Halloween is all about the candy, right? So, if you toss a toothbrush or dental floss into a kid’s stash of treats, you’re basically inviting disappointment. Plus, it’s safe to assume that the trick-or-treater already has a toothbrush. Do they truly need another one?

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Unwrapped Candy
Throwing unwrapped candy into a plastic pumpkin? That’s just asking for a sticky mess. Plus, it’s not the cleanest option. And given the concerns these days, it’s just another worry for parents who fear someone might mess with their child’s candy.

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Homemade Treats
Those fancy homemade snacks that look like they came straight from Pinterest can be cute, but if you don’t really know the kids or their parents, they might wonder about your intentions. Sticking to pre-packaged treats is your best bet on Halloween, especially if you’re trying to keep trick-or-treating simple and sanitary.

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