2018: The Year of Unexpected Wildlife and Odd Human Ops
New York City set the stage for a surreal circus of events. From buzzing bees that turned Times Square into a pop‑culture zoo, a monkey‑turned‑photographer, a brothel with robot dolls, to a politician who managed to lead a debate from… well, from the grave, there was no shortage of stories that would make your head spin.
Bee‑Bap: Honey Hurricanes at Times Square
It was a scorching August afternoon when a full horde of bees chose a hot‑dog vendor’s umbrella as their stage. The crowds paused, stared, snapped like a flock of pigeons that thought they’d stumbled onto a pet parade. Police had to pull out a vacuum‑like device to scoop them up. Turns out, bees just aren’t into the “New York City law of free assembly” the way humans are.
Monkey Selfie Court Drama
April saw a California court face a lawsuit filed by PETA on behalf of a Celebes crested macaque who had snapped a photo using a nature photographer. The court gave a “no” to “Can a monkey own a camera?” The verdict? Monkeys can’t sue for copyright protection. A hard pill for the furry plaintiff.
When Police Dogs Turned on Each Other
In January, a man in New Hampshire tried to evade arrest on a warrant and bit a state police dog. The dog retaliated, and the scene turned into a comedy of errors – the man’s confrontation ended in a Taser flurry. Next time, pick a more polite rapport!
Homeless Bliss with Less Than Three Arms
In July, a homeless guy in Miami Beach used his feet and scissors to stab a Chicago tourist. The victim claimed he was simply asking for directions. An out‑of‑the‑box case that will go down in the annals of 2018’s oddities.
Robotic Brothels vs. Texas Legislation
Houston’s City Council decided in October that Texans would not allow robot sex dolls in any brothel. When the Toronto company “KinkySdollS” aimed to open, Mayor Sylvester Turner made the law crystal clear: “You cannot engage in sexual activities with an inanimate object.”
Political Romp While Dead
A Nevada Republican, who ran a chain of houses of prostitution and strip clubs, was unexpectedly elected to the state legislature thanks to evangelical Christian voters who overlooked his death a month earlier. Talk about an emotional campaign!
A Marriage (and a lost ring)
In December, a British couple dropped a ring from a Times Square bench. The ring fell into the subway grate, slipping into the depths of the city’s bowels. The couple’s frantic search turned into a rogue treasure hunt – until a late‑night tweet helped locate the ring. The police eventually reunited the lovers with their precious gem, ending the day with a little sparkle.
Takeaway Summary
- Bees at Times Square: Buzzing, half‑stopped crowds.
- Monkeys & Copyrights: No selfie rights for primates.
- Dog‑Attacker Incident: Bite, Taser, odd outcomes.
- Feet‑Scissor Attack: Homeless person with no arms stabs.
- Robotic Brothels: Texas bans robot sex dolls.
- Prostitution Politician: Gains seat despite controversy.
- Ring Lost, Re‑found: A memorable Janitorial adventure.
From bees to robot dolls, from monkey selfies to a dramatic ring chase, 2018 proved that the U.S. and the world truly have one crazy story for everyone. And that will keep us laughing (and wrestling) for years to come.
