Monthly ArchiveJuly 2006
Politics admin on 20 Jul 2006
Rove Launches Operation Pottymouth
(FiniteTimes.com) – Following a week of intense media coverage over President Bush’s use of a dirty word (starts with “s”, rhymes with “clit”), The Finite Times’ own White House mole Deep Anus is confirming that Karl Rove has begun a new initiative.
“They’re calling it Operation Pottymouth,” Deep Anus said, his identity concealed by the confessional screen at Georgetown’s St. McDonald’s Cathedral (home of the $3.99 Wafer, Shake & Sermon Luncheon Special). Continue Reading »
Business admin on 17 Jul 2006
Acme Widgets Heralds Near-Record Loss
(FiniteTimes.com) – The Omaha-based Acme Widget Company is applauding the fact that they will only lose $296 million this year, down from a former prediction of $423 million.
“I’m ecstatic!” said Acme CEO Robert Edwardson. He spoke to The Finite Times at a special Omaha block party organized to celebrate the shortfall, the fourth largest in company history. Continue Reading »
Entertainment &Weather &World admin on 17 Jul 2006
Wind-Whipped Mexicans Center Stage in McCartney Tiff
(FiniteTimes.com) – Friends and associates of Heather Mills McCartney are labeling as ludicrous claims by a Mexican meteorologist that the former-Beatles’ back-up wife was responsible for the naming of the hurricane currently threatening the Baja peninsula.
“Heather would never stoop to something so low,” said Stubby Greer, a close friend of Lady McCartney who spent years traveling with her on the amputee fetish convention circuit. “She’s all lady. Well, excepting the 6% of her what’s pine.” Continue Reading »
Entertainment &Sports admin on 15 Jul 2006
Starr Jones Reynolds Lands New Gig
(FiniteTimes.com) – News that Starr Jones Reynolds has packed back on the pounds and is pursuing a career with the Negro Sumo Wrestling League has the entertainment industry abuzz.
“I don’t think anyone here is too surprised,” Barbara Walters told The Finite Times yesterday post-View. “No one on my staff dared to get anywhere near a donut when Starr was in her tubby prime.” Continue Reading »
Justice admin on 12 Jul 2006
Trial Lawyers Flock to Guantanamo
(FiniteTimes.com) – The US Coast Guard has told The Finite Times that they have spotted a large flotilla of vessels in the ocean straits between Cuba and Florida. In an odd twist, they admit that the flotilla is heading south.
“We suspect that they are trial lawyers, trying to get in on some of the lawsuit action that may result now that the president has allowed the Guantanamo prisoners Geneva Convention rights,” said Coast Guard Mini-Admiral Hector Badaz. Continue Reading »
Entertainment admin on 10 Jul 2006
David Gilmore to Replace Syd Barrett… Again
(FiniteTimes.com) – A spokesman for Pink Floyd front-man David Gilmore confirmed to The Finite Times today that the musician will be replacing the late Syd Barrett as Cambridge’s “resident reclusive loon.”
“David’s had a history of replacing Syd, so he’s really looking forward to it,” spokesman A. Layne said. “He’s got the old man shuffle down, and the glassy-eyed staring into space thing is really coming along nicely.” Continue Reading »
Politics admin on 08 Jul 2006
Fencing Bill Hides Provisions
(FiniteTimes.com) – While all Congressmen gathered behind President Bush at Thursday’s fence bill signing ceremony had wide smiles on their faces, these smiles could literally disappear if a provision of the bill is implemented. And it all hinges on the up-coming mid-term elections.
The provision states:
The president shall, at his discretion and in response to perceived domestic hostilities, authorize the construction of a linear structure not to exceed seven (7) feet high within the area of the District of Columbia proper; specifically within the Capitol Building grid of said District; specifically within or around the primary structure located within such grid; specifically until such time as domestic hostilities shall cease. Continue Reading »
Entertainment admin on 07 Jul 2006
Redneck Rag Lobs Legal Shot Over Spears’ Ample Bow
(FiniteTimes.com) – White trash lifestyle chronicler The Redneck Revewe announced yesterday that they are filing a lawsuit against Britney Spears and Harper’s Bazaar for breach of contract.
“Miss Spears gave us first photographic rights to every future litter she spits out,” said Cooter Daniels, CEO of Velvet Elvis Enterprises, parent company of The Redneck Revewe. “It’s just sad when one of yer own stabs you in the back. Just sad.” Continue Reading »
World admin on 06 Jul 2006
North Korea: “Happy Birthday, Uncle Sam!”
(FiniteTimes.com) – North Korea is expressing shock that its lavish celebration honoring American independence is being misinterpreted.
“We shoot up missiles, say ‘Happy Birthday, Uncle Sam!’” an announcer said on Pyongyang’s Korean Central Broadcast Station. “What we get for our troubles? Condi Rice threaten to hump us. No thank you sister!” Continue Reading »
Politics admin on 03 Jul 2006
“Freedomworks” Sparks Capitol Fisticuffs
(FiniteTimes.com) – It started out simply enough.
Senator Jack Ensign (R-Nev.) introduced a bill on the Senate floor last week that would have renamed “fireworks” to “freedomworks”.
“This year, as we gaze up at the spectacle of exploding ordinance and go ooo! aah!, we’ll remember the forest fires that have devastated so many of our Western friends – my neighbors – and we’ll say ‘Those are some pretty nifty freedomworks’,” Ensign said on the floor of the Senate. Continue Reading »

