Jeff Spicoli and Principal Vernon Comment On Today’s Weird News

You know you've hit the Weird News goldmine when Jeff Spicoli and Principal Vernon, both of whom have had their own unique encounters, offer comments on recent events.

ANNOUNCER - Time now for WDHA's Weird News with Michael Fuzzy Lee.

FUZZY - Today in Weird News, police in Dayton, Ohio, say an officer noticed two drunk people on an ATV with no lights on. As he began to turn around to follow them, the ATV drove into traffic and hit another police cruiser, sending the pair flying.

They were taken to a hospital in stable condition and later hit with multiple charges in.

Is Jeff Spicoli responsible for this? He probably would have considered it a righteous trip as he flew off the ATV. I think he needs to get his head straight.

JEFF SPICOLI AUDIO - All I need some tasty waves, cool buzz, and I'm fine.

https://youtu.be/0sOTap2FvOg?si=2Zy5Var_YqOfTmUB
FUZZY - Or that. Whatever works best for you. I really don't care.

And lastly, in Weird News, police in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, received reports of a stolen construction vehicle barreling down the street and damaging cars and property.

Officers arrived on the scene and were shocked to find that the driver was a ten-year old boy riding a Bobcat. He was wearing a hard hat and appeared to be enjoying himself as he rampaged down the road.

I do have recorded audio taken from a police cam with the father reprimanding the child. So let's roll it.

AUDIO - Listen, son, I don't know what you were thinking running a Bobcat like you're in the demolition derby. If you wanted to rampage something, you should have drove that thing through Carl's house.

That son of a bitch still owes me $100 from the strip club. Sh*t like that don't come cheap, you know, especially after you factor in inflation.

It'll be cheaper if I get myself my own boob job.

But I do give you credit for wearing the proper safety gear, the hard hat. Because I'm going to bop you so hard upside the noggin. You'll be grateful you had it on. Now get inside. And no more construction simulator games either.

FUZZY - Listen, if someone took my video games away, expect the God of War resurrecting within me. There's going to be a fight.  But at least the kid walks away with a really nice hard hat. I think he's going to need it.

PRINCIPAL VERNON AUDIO - The next time I have to come in here, I'm cracking skulls.

FUZZY - Yeah, that doesn't sound too good. And that's DHA's Weird News.

MORE WEIRD NEWS WITH FUZZY

Day TRIPPIN'! Who remembers?

Pack up a sandwich and jump in the car kids- We’re going on a day trip!  I have always loved a GREAT New Jersey Day Trip!
Ahhhh…the days when trips for a day in the summer were a cool kind of "mini vacation" and a very New Jersey thing to do.
On day trips you went with your family, cousins, friends, and neighbors and the Garden State sure had some "unique" places to visit. No cell phones are required. Just living in the moment. Making memories.

I remember being a kid back in the day eating lunch in the car and waiting in line to go on these unique one-day adventures.
Ironically some of the places I visited as a kid are still going strong and while the "day trip" may be a thing of the past, fun things to do never, ever go out of style.
I know you must have had some of the same experiences, so if you were a "day tripper" too, hit me up at TC@WDHAFM.COM
and tell me where you went and what you did.
TC's Web Page

And check out my list below of a few of my favorite "day trippin'" places....

Also, check out some more of my "New Jersey history and nostalgia" stories on WDHAFM.COM

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With an almost 50-year history as New Jersey's ROCK station, we love looking back AND of course, looking ahead to the future and highlighting memories that we experienced and of course promoting those that are still existing in New Jersey history!

Rock On New Jersey!

I have written about Action "Traction" Park in multiple WDHA stories, because I spent so much time there as a kid and a teen AND I'm so grateful I made it out with only cuts and bruises!
Located in Vernon New Jersey and open in 1978, this water turned amusement park was the ultimate "day trip".
In fact, I remember going on school trips to the home of the "Alpine Slide", "Tarzan Swing", "Wave Pool" and "Go Carts" . An adventure? You bet. If you haven't seen the HBO Max Documentary- "Class Action Park"- you must! Every Jersey kid of a certain age rocked the park (Matt Murray worked there!) and we have the scars to prove it!

"Take Me Down To Wild West City".....Oh wait, that's something else!

Cowboys, rides and attractions, this unique theme park has been around for more than 65 years keeping the old west alive. AND it's still around. Renovated and waiting for you to visit.

Wild West City Website

Early Wild West City Commercial 

The Turtle Back Zoom opened in 1963 and has one mission....

"TURTLE BACK ZOO is committed to providing an enriching recreational experience that fosters excellence in wildlife education and wildlife conservation, so that present and future generations are inspired to understand, appreciate and protect the fragile interdependence of all living things."

It was my favorite place to go as a kid, and I'm sure I still have my elephant key somewhere.
From 2000-2006 the Zoo modernized, making many upgraded changes and In September 2006 Turtle Back Zoo was granted accreditation by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. This distinct honor places Turtle Back Zoo amongst the elite zoos and aquaria of the United States and means that the zoo adheres to the highest standards for zoos in the country.

Turtle Back Zoo

The castle was "so pretty' and even though it was mostly just a tour it let your imagination run wild.
You felt you were a part of a story!

If you were a North Jersey kid, nothing better than a day trip to the shore. Or "down the shore" .
Point Pleasant, Seaside Heights and Wildwood were all fun and busy boardwalks for great summer New Jersey memories!

If you didn't have a pool or the energy to hit the beach, jamming at the lake was a fun day trip option. Swimming, eating snacks and adventures on the weekends with your pals! And of course the concerts.....OMG...so much fun....but that is another story.
I have to post some concert stuff...come on!

It's still there! Renovated and updated, I need to take the WDHA staffers there for a "day trip staff bonding session"

Check out the "vintage commercial" too- I love it.....