tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-209919122011-11-20T14:26:52.353+11:00So you've found yourself on the far side of the other side? A commentary and gossip on all current affairs dedicated to misanthropy and misleading statements.I am Sparrokeinoreply@blogger.comBlogger401100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20991912.post-60638733729056868382007-07-16T10:59:00.000+10:002007-07-16T11:06:21.865+10:00

It has nothing to do with Christmas, there are no guest stars, and the Far Side is not yet greying, nor married to some gold-digger from Toowoomba.But, alas, the Far Side is still making a comeback.We promise that if things don't go well between us, we won't keep hammering it away anyway like Rod Stewart does. Songbook VI?? When will he die?We'll do a quick Johnny Cash kinda thing with Rick Rubin

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The world's oldest living kebab stick retired today after what has been a 75 year career.The kebab stick was lamb; though had often contained segments of beef, chicken, turkey, and camel.Local kebab shop-owner, Ali Baba, told the Far Side that his own chicken stick had been spinning for at least 45 years.He had first purchased it from a retired pawnshop owner, and was amazed to hear of the

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Osama Bin Ladin; film-maker, cave-dweller, and moreso; terrorist, announced today that he will be the new spokesman for industrial stain remover, 'Napisan Plus'.'When you make a lot of films like me, you need to keep your image up', Osama told the Far Side.'Napisan is the only thing I trust to get all the stains out of my turban.'The marketing deal comes after Osama released another internet-film

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I. Arty-uni types who use words like 'subjective' and 'theoretically' or say 'let me digress' and wear Che Guevara shirts.II. Anybody who doubts that if we all listened to the 'Kings Of Convenience' we'd be happier.III. Kids who try to make you spell that massive word from that movie ('Supercalafragafuckinlicious...' Bah!) or sing that 'I know you are you said you are' song.IV. PeOpLe wH0 HaVe

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John Howard has been linked to the Rogue Sunglasses that have been terrorising the public world over the last fortnight.Officials are unsure whether he is a Ray Charles fan or he is attempting to impersonate 'Louie the Fly.'Since the Far Side's original ground-breaking article on the matter, many other photos and pictures involving the sunglasses have surfaced. Left: Like many of the previous

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After arriving at Sydney airport flanked by bodyguards and looking respectably uninterested, billionaire twin, Mary-Kate Olsen stopped for a rest on the pictured park bench.'She then almost snapped her chicken wing arms as she fell through the slots in the bench,' a Sydney Doctor told the Far Side.The accident comes only weeks after Olsen was mistaken for a quail and almost 'peppered' by Dick

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The DPA reported today that Doctors in Central Serbia have removed an 11cm worm from a woman's eye socket.Early tests suggest the worm taken from the 37-year-old patient belongs to the Ascaris family; a common intestinal parasite in pigs that is also found in humans.The worm was quickly purchased by television program, Entertainment Tonight. The program's director was amazed by the worm's

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In a hunting accident earlier this week, American Vice-President Dick Cheney accidentally shot 78 year old lawyer, Harry Whittington. Cheney did not report the incident for 24 hours until it was leaked to a local paper by a ranch owner.'I'm the guy who pulled the trigger that fired the round that hit Harry,' the Vice-President later said in a television interview.'My dad picks the fruit, that

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Police have seized $100 000 in minted two dollars coins following the arrest of a Canberra man.The man worked for the Royal Australian Mint and had allegedly stolen $500-700 a week in two dollars coins.The AAP reported that the man had smuggled the coins out in his lunchbox and workboots.Police were first alerted when the man had attempted to buy numerous items from a two dollar shop with a

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hammerondaridiculous writes:'Think about it, one bloke throws the ball to another bloke, who doesn't want the ball, so he hits it with a stick! Then a bloke out in the paddock goes 'hey what's that?' and catches it. Realising that he doesn't want the ball either, he throws it back in the general direction it came from.In the meantime, the bloke who hit the ball with a stick, and his mate, are

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After ongoing demands, the Far Side of the Other Side has decided to auction the right to become a Far Side recruit.The auction, hosted on eBay, had reached $5.50 at time of writing. The highest bidder was 'buckyboy69.' Other members to the site describe him as 'a great ebayer - no trouble at all.'Also in contention has been popular ebayer katejean0001. Analysts believe that with under two hours

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Over the last fortnight, dozens of families, holiday-makers, and professional photographers have reported findings of 'random photographs' among their possessions. Left: A young Indonesian couple in Sydney were shocked to find this photo of an Hispanic-looking teen among their family snaps. Australian Federal Police Inspector, Steve Stevenson, told the Far Side that taskforce 'FLASH!' has been

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From what first began as a small cry for help, the Vampires Realm of Darkness has brought to light many of the issues that shadow young vampires today.'Adolescent Vampires experience confusion too,' says Vampire elder, Laurasi. 'The site has helped many vampires connect and network from all areas of the world. Many of them have uncovered past lives, and made big steps in determining their

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At the recent Rolling Stones performance at the US Super Bowl Championship, officials lowered the volume of Mick Jaggers' microphone at 'appropriate moments' to silence explicit and suggestive language.In a recent press release titled, '(I Can't Get No) Amplification', Mick Jagger lashed out at NFL officials, saying the move was 'absolutely ridiculous and completely unnecessary.'The NFL defended

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According to Reuters, a flock of pigeons have been fitted with tracking devices to monitor air pollution.The 20 birds, that are to be released from California in August, are each fitted with a GPS satellite tracking receiver, air pollution sensors and a basic mobile phone.Although, sources confirm that some of the birds may be denied the mobile phone after it was found they were making personal

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Australian Swimstar Michael Klim told the Far Side today that he was 'addicted to plucking and shaving.'The condition, called Trichotillomania, is an 'impulse disorder that causes people to pull out the hair from their scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, or other parts of the body, resulting in noticeable bald patches,' according to the Trichotillomania Learning Centre. Klim admits that he has been a

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Sources confirm that former world number four tennis player Jelena Dokic has looked to eBay for a new Father. Dokic, who has ended relations with her biological father Damir, opened the bidding yesterday.'Basically I'm offering myself as a daughter to someone who can take care of me, make my decisions for me, and contest all the umpires' calls against me,' Jelena told the Far Side. 'I think

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The DPA announced today that Prince Harry could be serving as a troop commander in Iraq next year; provided there are still British forces deployed in the country. Many argue that he should be sent either way. Harry, 21, is to join the Guards regiment of the Blues and Royals after he completes officer training at Sandhurst military academy in April.After he realised shooting terrorists might be

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In another 'why didn't I think of that' case, four Sydney guys are auctioning a weekend with them on eBay. With close to two days before the auction is completed, the highest bid is currently at $12, 100. The leading bidder at time of writing, 'Sam31footy' is believed to have intentions of filming the weekend for a reality TV show to be titled, 'My Life on eBay.'Other contestants in the auction

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The new film starring Heath Ledger, Brokeback Mountain, has had everyone talking, and diehard fans are now turning to the website's 'Share Your Story' page to explain themselves.From Joe; Florida, who has been dreaming of a footballer since he played trombone in the high school band ('I was 13... he was 15...), to Ed; Montana, who lives with both his wife and gay lover, the testimonials on the

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The Backstreet Boys are back unfortunately, but the self-proclaimed 'men' still sing like boys, act like boys, and have their big men friends write songs for them.In a recent press conference with the group, one reporter asked the boys how it felt to be back, and another asked if they could answer the question in harmony. They made a 'Backstreet huddle', not to be confused with a 'backdoor hussle

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Ian Thorpe had little to say after his first major swim in 17 months at the Commonwealth Games Trials last night in Melbourne.'Sluggish at best' was all the swim star would say.The comment is believed to be aimed at promoting Thorpe's new underwear line made for the 'lesser man.'Thorpe told fashion analysts that the 'Slug-smuggler' range were designed to accentuate the finer points of a man 'not

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Schappelle Corby's Mother explained to ACA today how she felt about the decision to extend her daughter's sentence, as well as the shock of her sons recent drug and theft conviction. 'Numb' she said. 'We were in a daze [when we heard], we didn't know what was going on.' After the cones wore off though, Corby's mother realised the full shock. The mother is now worried about her other daughter,

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Famous Violinist, Nigel Kennedy, has ended plans to become an Australian citizen in protest to Australia's involvement in Iraq. Kennedy not only opposes the military proceedings of the war, but has also refused to play with particular British orchestras because of 'inadequate rehearsal regimes.' Kennedy has admitted to the Far Side, in our confidence, that his favourite Season is in fact Autumn.

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Authorities were informed today that a maximum security prisoner escaped from Long Bay Jail Hospital earlier this morning.Robert Cole was convicted for armed robbery and an attempt to abduct with commit carnal knowledge. The prisoner deliberately lost weight in the weeks preceding the escape, and had been scraping away the bricks surrounding the prison bars.Security guards at the prison were

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The Fijian Government have been accused of issuing racist policies admist talks of the country's fourth coup in 19 years.Commodore of the Fijian military, Frank Bainimarama threatened the Fijian Government last week saying, 'if they lack the moral strength and the courage to continue the good fight, the military is willing to return and complete for this nation the responsibilities we gave this

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Scar Tissue reads like a crazed addict’s mission statement in a rehab meeting, though the effect is sobering.The Red Hot Chili Pepper’s Anthony Keidis, now 5 years clear-headed, recalls the sex and drugs that has defined his life, focusing much less on the music that most would rather associate him with.Larry Sloman’s presence as co-author is subtle, though could explain Keidis’ ability to recall

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According to SMH (January 17, 2006) six people have been arrested over the hijacking of a truck in Victoria earlier this year.The armed offenders pulled over the truck under the guise of police on January 4 and kidnapped the driver at gunpoint.The truck was carrying large supplies of alcohol.The truck driver spent more than eight hours tied up in the back of the car before being dumped in

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December’s race riots may have been the most talked about issue of late; but the Far Side hasn’t yet had their say – and our opinion will no doubt be the minority, and far from the religious sidelining that most have taken.So what to do of the now multicultural ‘problem’ that has arisen from the ‘postmodern, post-imperial, post-colonial utopia of difference and embrace, [that has thrown] off the

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Australian Federal Police Chief Mick Keelty has backed plans for a review into a national identitification card.Keelty believes the card would help in reducing terrorism and identity fraud.NSW Premier, Morris Iemma has convened with the Prime Minister about the benefits of the card and promises to ensure 'proper protections for civil liberties and for privacy.' Many doubt the claims and suggest a

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According to It's a numeric life, compared with other music fans, opera aficionados are 3 times more likely to endorse suicide as a solution to family dishonor.Steven Stack, a prolific social science research authors at Wayne State University makes the claim.Stack explains dramatic personalities are drawn to opera, not influenced by it.Hm, thanks Steve.Are opera officiando's more emotional than

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In a landmark decision yesterday, The Far Side of the Other Side was at once listed and then flagged for deletion on Encyclopedia website, Wiki-pedia.A member of the site under the pseudonym of Prashanthns believes the Far Side is 'not encyclopediac'.Unknown sources comment that the user also believes himself to be a Wiki-prophet and is sorry for his actions.Fans of the Far Side have been quick

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AAP (January 15, 2006) reports that a Greenpeace activist was thrown overboard today when a Japanese whale harpoon was launched near his inflatable boat.Greenpeace are now reconsidering their 'human shield' approach to curbing the slaughter of whales in the Southern Ocean.A spokesman and blubber enthusiast from the whaling vessel Yushin Maru No. 2 told authorities today vegetarians, such as

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A Sydney based alternative media, and not yet owned by Packer's legacy, The Far Side of the Other Side is committed to nothing except committing itself to delivering misinformation and gossip. Please get upset, laugh, cry, comment, and moreso; enjoy.

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February - Unveiled - Crazy Frog Really ToadUgliness linked to sexual deprivationOlympic medalist tells: 'I'm addicted to Ice' Big Brother voice to release spoken-word album Student Unions start 'silent socialist combat circle' to fend off VSU Biggest Loser competitor becomes landmark Ratings Committee Ashamed: 'We don't know why we let Supernatural go to air' Dana Vaile to be exported to Iraq

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The Sydney Morning Herald (January 15, 2006) report that a huge surge in demand for swimming lessons this summer has led to massive waiting lists at Aquatic Centres.Swim Australia chief executive Ross Sage told reporters that an increased awareness about water safety has sparked the interest. Other sources suggest that media-lover Dawn Fraser has issued a challenge to all under five years olds in

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Shout!, 2005For Captain Kirk fans still feeling burnt from William Shatner’s painful rendition of the Beatles’ Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds, the Star Trek actor’s musical comeback, albeit 35 years late, may be daunting. Shatner doesn’t again endeavour to sing; just as you would imagine however, he instead recites awkward poetry over just as interesting music.Among the accomplices, Ben Folds, Joe

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Drag City, 2005Will Oldham, now monarch as Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, and his collaboration with Matt Sweeney was first predicted as barely intriguing, though the result; Superwolf, proves otherwise.The 11-track album is much like an eclectic mix of Damien Rice, Neil Young, and David Gray – poignant, delicate, and often beautiful.Oldham, the mastermind of Palace music, brings the haunting lyrics and

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