Category Archives: Pranks

Maryland Man Facing Illegal “Dumping” Charge

Posted on April 20, 2012 by atomictv

Suspect, 48, gave cops bizarre explanation for defecation spree (The Smoking Gun, 4/20/2012) A man suspected of a years-long public defecation spree in his Maryland neighborhood is facing a criminal rap after he was caught on videotape relieving himself in … Continue reading →

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Batman on the field at Orioles home opener

Posted on April 9, 2012 by atomictv

By Dan Steinberg (D.C. Sports Bog, The Washington Post, 4/6/2012) “I mean, if we’re going to write about Orioles fans eating bacon on a stick skewers, and an Orioles fan in an Orioles Tebow jersey, we can hardly avoid this … Continue reading →

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Dundalk Eagle’s April Fool’s Day Prank

Posted on April 1, 2012 by almosthipguy

The following story originally appeared in the March 31, 2010 edition of the Dundalk Eagle newspaper. On the paper’s front page, the article was topped by a banner saying, “Unbelievable news!” Readers who saw the story on the Internet or … Continue reading →

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Internet directed prank damages Aberdeen hotel

Posted on March 23, 2012 by atomictv

Guest was enticed to activate sprinkler system by website, fire officials say By Kayla Bawroski (Explore Harford / Aegis, 3/23/2012) A bizarre Internet directed prank caused extensive damage to an Aberdeen hotel early Friday morning, the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s … Continue reading →

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