Norwegian singer and aspiring comic Hank von Helvete killed them in Stockholm, Sweden, Saturday night. Now the Swedish government wants his head, according to publicists at Reybee Productions.
Inspired by the title joke in the movie "The Aristocrats," which opens at the Fargo Theatre today, von Helte, the frontman for the punk/heavy metal band Turbonegro, told the story about a family who performs obscene acts onstage. The singer changed the punchline, when asked the family's name, to "The Swedish Royal Family."
"This is the worst thing I've ever heard during my time as chief of information," said Swedish flak Ann-Christine Jernberg.
Not worried about a slander lawsuit, von Helvete said, "We love the Swedes, but they simply deserve a better royal family."
Stinging bug: It's what's for dinner
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A Chinese wasp catcher has become famous for eating the insects he has caught.
Zhong Zhisheng from Shaoguan City has removed more than 100 wasps' nests in the last year, reports Xinhua quoting Shenzen Daily.
Zhong, who learned to deal with wasps from his grandpa when he was just 11, does not charge money for removing wasp nests but asks only to be allowed to take the insects home.
He says he enjoys eating fried wasps and drinking alcohol containing wasps and pupae.
Source: www.ananova.com
Mrs. Sanders is a bitter old woman
A suburban Atlanta police officer pelted with fried chicken, soda pop and human fists is healing from injuries suffered during a traffic stop.
A warrant says a 61-year-old Florida woman traveling the wrong way on a one-way street objected to being stopped by the officer. The warrant says she threw a plate of chicken wings at the officer, hit him in the neck with a Coke bottle, then punched him in the face.
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Beverly Anne Campbell was arrested on various charges, including felony assault. Police say the incident happened during a function at the Smyrna Community Center.
Source: www.wistv.com
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Today's best bet
"Spirit of Suspicion," Fargo Entertainment Company presents a dinner theater murder/mystery that spoofs "The Thin Man." 6:30 p.m.
Barb's First and Deli, Fargo
(701) 476-3473
