Funny news stories 2017
2017 was a wild year for news! Here are some of the funniest news stories from that year:
- The Great Pizza Heist: In January 2017, a group of thieves in Italy stole a 2,000-pound pizza from a restaurant in Rome. The pizza was valued at around $10,000 and was meant to be served at a charity event. The thieves were later caught and charged with the crime.
- Cat Burglar: In February 2017, a cat in California was caught breaking into a home and stealing food from the kitchen. The cat, named "Furry," was later adopted by the homeowner and became a local celebrity.
- The World's Largest Fart: In March 2017, a man in India set a new record for the world's largest fart, which measured 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) long. The record was set at a farting competition in Mumbai.
- Zombie Apocalypse: In April 2017, a group of people in Oregon dressed up as zombies and caused chaos in a small town. The "zombies" were part of a marketing stunt for a new video game, but the town's residents were not amused.
- The Great Sock Conspiracy: In May 2017, a group of people in the UK launched a campaign to expose the "Great Sock Conspiracy," which claimed that socks were disappearing in the wash due to a secret government plot. The campaign went viral, but there was no evidence to support the claim.
- The World's Largest Hamburger: In June 2017, a restaurant in Texas created the world's largest hamburger, which weighed over 2,000 pounds. The burger was topped with 10 pounds of cheese, 20 pounds of bacon, and 50 pounds of lettuce.
- The Great Chicken Nugget Heist: In July 2017, a group of thieves in the UK stole a truckload of chicken nuggets worth £10,000 (around $13,000). The thieves were later caught and charged with the crime.
- The World's Largest Water Balloon Fight: In August 2017, a group of people in the US set a new record for the world's largest water balloon fight, which involved over 10,000 people and 100,000 water balloons.
- The Great Donut Heist: In September 2017, a group of thieves in the US stole a truckload of donuts worth $10,000. The thieves were later caught and charged with the crime.
- The World's Largest Pillow Fight: In October 2017, a group of people in the UK set a new record for the world's largest pillow fight, which involved over 1,000 people and 10,000 pillows.
These are just a few of the funniest news stories from 2017. It was a wild year, to say the least!