Every week brings its fair share of odd and ridiculous news stories, and this week is no different. From strange crimes to baffling social media trends, these news items make you question reality. Here are the top 9 of the stupidest news items from this week that are guaranteed to make you laugh, cringe, or shake your head.
1. Man Tries to Rob Bank with Watermelon on His Head
A small-town criminal thought he could pull off the perfect heist—by wearing a watermelon as a mask. Spoiler: He was caught. The internet dubbed him the “Melonhead Bandit,” and it’s safe to say this criminal won’t be winning any mastermind awards.
2. Influencer Arrested for Trying to Take Selfie with Wild Bear
In one of the most dangerous selfie fails of the week, an influencer was arrested after she crossed barriers at a national park to snap a photo with a bear. The stunt backfired as park rangers quickly intervened before things turned ugly.
3. Man Sues Himself for Damages in Bizarre Lawsuit
It’s one thing to file a frivolous lawsuit, but this man took it to a new level by suing himself for damages after he crashed his own car. The judge dismissed the case, stating, “You can’t sue yourself for something you did to yourself.”
4. Local Woman Blames Ghost for Stolen Amazon Packages
A local woman shocked her neighborhood when she claimed a “ghost” had stolen her Amazon deliveries. After a brief investigation, it turned out her neighbor had been helping himself to her packages—not a paranormal entity after all.
5. Teen Tries to Microwave a Hot Tub for Faster Heating
In a dangerous mix of laziness and curiosity, a teen attempted to “microwave” his outdoor hot tub using a combination of questionable methods. Not surprisingly, it ended with an explosion and a call to the fire department.
6. Cat Becomes Mayor of Small Town for a Day
While this one leans more on the cute side of stupidity, a small town elected a local cat as “Mayor for a Day.” The feline’s political career was short-lived, but residents had a fun time posing for photos with their new, furry leader.
7. Guy on TikTok Thinks He Invented Ice Water
This week’s social media sensation is a man who went viral after claiming to have “invented” ice water. His followers weren’t sure whether to laugh or be concerned as he demonstrated his revolutionary discovery by pouring ice into a glass of water.
8. Florida Man Tries to Steal Full-Sized Hot Air Balloon
No list of bizarre news stories is complete without a “Florida Man” entry. This week, a man attempted to steal a fully inflated hot air balloon. His plan was foiled when he couldn’t figure out how to get it off the ground.
9. Local Council Accidentally Votes to Outlaw Laughter
In what could be the most ridiculous piece of legislation, a local council unintentionally passed a bylaw that outlawed laughter in public spaces. The error was quickly corrected, but not before residents had a good laugh (which, for a brief moment, was technically illegal).
Conclusion
These are just some of the champions of ridiculousness from this week. While these news items may seem unbelievable, they serve as a reminder that truth is often stranger—and stupider—than fiction.