Jason Geminden and his girlfriend were petrified when they woke up to a couple of robbers with handguns ransacking the apartment, taking everything of value – including the TV.  However it was too big for them to handle, so they told Jason to help them bring it down the stairs.

Apparently, they were never taught how to ask nicely.  However, they did thank Jason for his help and even said they wouldn’t tie him up in return.

How sweet of them.

Near Sydney, Australia, there are hundreds of parrots who are falling out of trees.  In an attempt to jump from one branch to another, they’ll miss, and then fall to the ground.  With all coordination gone, they’re rushed to the Animal Hospital where they then hide in the corner under a piece of newspaper.

Sound familiar?

They’re drunk.  A veterinary surgeon called Lisa Hansen chalks up all the symptoms to inebriation or drunkenness, and believes the cause lies in something they may have eaten.

It seems like the party in the trees has hit an all time low, as the hospital is caring for about 30 birds at a time, they’ve been receiving up to eight a day.

When they’re cowering in the corner of their cages, they’re essentially riding out the hang over.

And what’s cure for a bird’s hangover?  Sweetened porridge and fresh fruit.

Matthew Broderick’s infamous Ferrari from Ferris Bueller’s day off will be on auction soon.  The auction house was hoping it would go for between $45,000 to $65,000.  Thanks to Broderick’s confessions, though, they might not get their quota.

Not only did he confess that it was a fake Ferrari, but he also added that it was in poor condition.  Apparently the souped up MG was souped up to resemble a 1961 Ferrari 250GT California Spyder.  I believe Broderick’s choice words were a “kit” car.  Upon reminiscing, he recalls having a hard time starting the car and even admits that will “bring the price down” since he called the car “unreliable.”

What less could we expect from Bueller, though?  Luckily, when the car was just sitting in the garage it was a real Ferrari, apparently they just didn’t trust a young Broderick behind the wheel.

Practically a year ago, Kal Penn canceled “Harold and Kumar 3″ in order to pursue a new career option – politics.  He received a desk in the White House and left Hollywood behind… and then got bored.

Maybe there wasn’t enough smoke circulating in his office?

Either way, now Penn and ABC are backtracking and emphasizing that Kal Penn never said he would give up on acting all together.  He just wanted to accept the position of associate director of public engagement in the White House, following in the tracks of campaigning for Obama during the election.

However, all this said, they are refusing to say anything about Kal Penn’s tenure at this time.  Also, ABC press secretary claims to have been unaware of any career change..

If rumors serve us well, though, Harold and Kumar fans can rest.  It smells like there may be a new movie in the making…

Despite your complete loathing for the book or you stupidity for owning them, no one can deny that Stephanie Meyer has succeeded at least one thing: making money. Somehow she’s found a cult of fans who will spend their money on anything with an apple printed on it. So many people are starting to wonder . . . why isn’t there a video game yet?

SHHHHHHHH! Let it go! They’ve practically taken over everything else as it is…

However, for the purpose of conversation, it’s a decent question. Not only does the Twilight world seem to intrigue all young teen girls, but the brand has the potential to spread all the way up to women in their 20’s and 30’s. It is possible that they’re being careful, since they would have to be careful about targeting the right audience. Or, they could just be unaware of the benefits of the game market. Either way, it’s been approximated, that publishers could be looking at a seven figure sum if they explored the idea.

I just ask we keep this on the down low … I was kind of enjoying seeing other merchandise in the window of Hot Topic again.

Jodie Nelson, from Southern California, standup-paddled for approximately 40 miles in order to raise money for two cancer societies as well as raise awareness for Breast Cancer.  This is a very personal cause for Jodie, since both her mother and aunt are cancer survivors.  The message of the trek was to her best friend, telling her to “keep fighting”.

However, an anonymous contributor made a debut appearance as well.  For 2 hours of the trek, a minke whale kept Jodie company, swimming alongside her, rolling over and even blowing bubbles under Jodie’s board.

For the whole story, go to grindtv.com (link below).

http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/blog/16812/california+surfer+receives+whale+of+an+escort+during+marathon+paddle/

At the Dinnington Library in London, an anonymous package was received about a month ago containing a late return … from 1965.

The book “Quatermass and the Pit” by Nigel Kneale is a first edition paperback that had no records of being missing due to the relocation of the library in 2000. So, unfortunately, that means the identity of the borrower is not recorded either. However, the borrower shouldn’t be ashamed of how late the book is since the cap is at 6 pounds (or $9).

The librarians are hoping that someone will come forward and express either their review or story behind the 45 year lapse.  My guess is either it was a good read, or a challenging read.

The Shrek franchise has consisted of three movies so far, and probably about three other short knock-offs. They have drawn in the infamous Mike Myers as Shrek of course, but many other stars as well including Justin Timberlake, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas, Larry King, and in their final installment we can expect Megan Fox and Walt Dohrn.

What, you haven’t heard of Walt Dohrn?

Well he’s only a writer and animator of “SpongeBob SquarePants”. No he’s never made an appearance on the red carpet, but clearly you’ve see his illustrations.

So how did drawing land him a role?

Well, a long, long time ago in the Shrek Studios of L.A. Dohrn was hired to help out with the movie “Shrek 2” and hit it off, climbing with promotions until finally he achieved the job of story editor. (I know, I know, this isn’t adding up to a lead role – just wait.)

Apparently, as story editor, part of the process is hashing out a rough copy of the characters and plot on a storyboard. This proceeds to be recorded, with him and some colleagues mimicking the voices to all the characters. So Dohrn spent a year playing everyone from Puss-in-Boots to Fiona for the sake of his storyboard. However, he caused one character to literally and figuratively jump off the page. The movie’s sly-talking villain, Rumpelstiltskin.

Within a short period of time, our new star seems to have taken up method acting – in which he will attempt through any means to get into his character’s head. In this case, he drinks lots of coffee to get himself, “good and yelly”.