17 October, 2007

stop the planet, i want to get off



and you thought gumball machines were simple bastions of childhood delight? well you'd be WRONG

Three Dover officials say they've found a serious homeland security threat to chew on: gumballs.

They worry the colorful round treats could be poisoned by an enterprising terrorist who sees them as bait for unsuspecting targets -- young kids.


always good when politics dips into the heady waters of self-parody

[courtesy of we make money not art]