Ostrich contraband between Canada and the US
Jan 19
And for once I don’t mean strollers! Even though we regularly mock Canadians for their anti-stroller laws, this time it is the US of A who is getting tarred and ostrich-feathered for an incredibly overblown kerfuffle over a piece of deadly candy: A Kinder Surprise. Read what happened to a poor woman who was caught with a lethal chocolate egg in her car on the USA border. And then leave a...
The Nutmeg Scare by Slate.com
Dec 23If you have teenage kids, be afraid, be VERY AFRAID! Your kids may be doing hallucinogenic drugs in the comfort of your house and with the humble ingredients you use for making eggnog. Noes! Teh drugs! If you were a teenage kid once like I was, you probably snuck a few drinks out of your parent’s liquor cabinet, a few puffs from your cool uncle’s cigarette (or dare I say it, spliff,)...
Goodness gracious, great balls of fire!
Dec 21Is nothing safe in this world? Really? Because we know Silly Bandz are dangerous, disposable diapers are the devil, and toys can kill and maim your kids. Still, if I had to single out a toy for its safety it would probably be the humble football: no toxic materials, no sharp edges, no choking hazards. The worst a football can do is give a kid a bruise. Right? Right? WRONG! Footballs are dangerous...
Silly Bandz and sillier parentz – A guest Ostrich Bash
Dec 16Hooray! We kick off the Guest Ostrich Hunters section with an article by the fab Michelle from Mommy Loves Stilettos about those ugly Silly Bandz kids are wearing and the stupid Facebook campaign that started because of them. I’ve been wanting to get my hands on this post for Moms Against Ostriches since I first read it months ago, and the time has finally arrived. Oh yeah. Here is a choice...
Poisonous Diapers
Dec 14
Those of you who thought disposable diapers are the best thing since sliced bread, think twice: disposable diapers are evil! Poisonous! Deadly! I usually attack news articles, but today’s ostrich bash comes courtesy of a comment left about one of my blog posts. I am not a vindictive person, I swear. It just was too ridiculous to let be. The headline: “Chemicals in Disposable...
The only good ostrich…
Dec 11
My beloved grandfather used to say “The only good mother-in-law is a dead mother-in-law” and then roar with laughter. Needless to say, my grandmother was not very impressed. While I don’t necessarily subscribe to this (because I’ve had pretty good living MILs) I think it is a philosophy we can apply to ostrich hunting: The only good ostrich is the ostrich in mushroom...
Why is there an ostrich in my Christmas tree?
Dec 09
Ostriches are taking over the holidays! Beware of these pesky creatures, who have now found a way to infiltrate your home and taint the spirit of Christmas with their panicky, paranoid ways! Thanks to Brandy G for pointing this out! Phew! One more danger averted! – Got something to share with your fellow hunters? If you come across anything ostrichy and you want to share it with the...
Introducing a new category: Ostrich Sightings!
Dec 06Ever since we started our campaign against these dangerous birds, many of you have been on the look-out for ostriches real, fake and silly, and reported back on your findings. It’s time to share with your fellow hunters! If you come across anything ostrichy and you want to share it with the hunting community, just drop me an email or share through the 1000 Facebook page and I will publish*...
Deadly Toys of Doom
Dec 03
Parents around the world – are you aware of the grave dangers lurking in your kids’ toy crates and baskets? According to our ostrich sources, these dangers include phtalates, choking hazards, and toxic levels of lead and antimony. The headline: “Report: Toys getting safer, but dangers still lurk.” The premise: Even though children’s toys nowadays are carefully...
The top 10 most ridiculous products for babies by Matt Dinniman
Dec 02Hey, I’m testing my new theme’s new gimmicks, and since the video went down so well (ahem) it is time to try a link. In the spirit of Ostrich hunting I give you Matt Dinniman and a hilarious list of ostrichy, ridiculous or just plain stupid baby products. I double dare you to read this and not laugh. Just look at this gem: the Baby Toupee! Without further ado, the top 10 most...
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