Prison Terms for Eye Exams

theFutonPoncho may be gear to wear when your head is in the air, but it might also be something you put on to shield you from the outrageousness of everyday life in America. Everywhere you turn, laws are being enacted to “protect us” from the outside world. Has anyone thought to take into account how [...]

Businessman Sues for Lapdance Injury

Oh Baby -thank you Stephen Chang. You just helped us identify another possible recipient for theFutonPoncho award! Mr. Chang was at Hot Lap Dance Club near Madison Square Garden when the stripper swiveled and smacked him in the face with the heel of her shoe. The Associated Press contacted the manager of the Hot Lap [...]

Craigslist.org Not Liable for Illegal ads

In a return to common sense, a federal appeals court has found that Craigslist is not liable for discriminatory housing ads posted on its site. A group of Chicago lawyers sued the website because some of the ads contained on the website included notices that discriminated against minorities. A three judge panel of the Seventh [...]

Baltimore Cop Beats Skateboarder Kid

Lock the guy up in a high security prison for a few weeks with pay -and cut off his doughnut intake -the tubby fag…

Saudi blogger Fouad Al-Farhan detained without Writ

If you live in Saudia Arabia, and you are going to say something controversial slightly off-beat about anything, you might be well advised to be wearing a futon poncho while you speak. In a report by CNN correspondent Mohammed Jamjoom explained that Fouad Al-Farhan was detained without reason for questioning by the Saudi government. Jamjoom [...]

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