News of the Weird: Father of the bride forgot the bride

Nervous dad walked down the aisle all by himself.

By Andrews McMeel Syndication

The Minnesota Star Tribune
November 15, 2024 at 9:59AM
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Perhaps it was wedding day jitters for father of the bride Neil Crossley, 60, People magazine reported on Nov. 5. As Crossley marched down the aisle in Yorkshire, England, and arrived at the altar, he realized something was missing: his daughter, the bride. “It was just pure miscommunication between my dad and the staff,” Amy Totty, the bride, said. A staff member followed him down the aisle and guided him back to his daughter as the congregation and family had a good laugh. “It was a special moment none of us will forget,” Totty said.

Canned air

Mourning the end of your vacation? Not to worry. ItalyCommunica is bottling (or canning) the air from Lake Como in northern Italy and selling it for $11, CNN reported. Each can allegedly contains 400 milliliters of “100% authentic air” that tourists can open at home and then repurpose the can as a souvenir pen holder. It’s “something original, fun and even provocative,” said marketing specialist Davide Abagnale. He added. “It’s not a product, it’s a tangible memory that you carry in your heart.” Not to mention, you also can carry it in your carry-on.

A big bird

A resort in the Philippines has unveiled its new 15-room hotel, which businessman Ricardo Cano Gwapo Tan said he wanted to have a “wow factor that can really leave a footprint of admiration to the public,” United Press International reported on Nov. 5. The building is shaped like a rooster — in fact, at 114 feet, 7 inches tall, it’s the world’s largest building in the shape of a chicken, according to Guinness World Records. Tan said the rooster’s shape is a tribute to the local culture. “It looks calm and commanding, imposing and strong, which reflects the attitude of our people,” he said.

No waiting for an ambulance

William Hoesch, 71, filed a lawsuit on Oct. 24 against Columbia River (Oregon) Fire & Rescue, the New York Post reported. Hoesch alleges that in October 2022, as he rode his bike through Rainier, an ambulance ran into him, breaking his nose and destroying his bike, then billed him nearly $2,000 for the ride to the hospital. Hoesch says he also incurred about $100,000 in medical expenses and suffers from permanent injuries, such as “decreased range of motion” and “reduced grip.” He is seeking almost $1 million for pain and suffering, along with coverage of his medical bills.

Watered-down

Devotees at the Shri Banke Bihari Mandir temple in Uttar Pradesh rushed to collect water dripping from an elephant-shaped spout on the wall on Nov. 3, believing it to be Charan Amrit, or holy water from the feet of Lord Krishna. Alas, News18 reported, it was merely condensation from an air conditioning system in the temple. Some people caught the water in their hands or placed it on their heads. Even when confronted with the truth, devotees merely smiled and continued collecting the water.

A sad substitute

Even the Trevi Fountain in Rome needs occasional repairs and upkeep, but what about all those coins tourists toss in? The fountain nets about $1.6 million a year, which is donated to a Catholic charity called Caritas. Someone had the idea to build a temporary pool to receive the coins, CNN reported on Nov. 5, but its position behind a tall fence covered in plastic is problematic — many hopeful tossers simply miss. Italians aren’t loving the temporary pool, either. One called it “the saddest thing I’ve seen in Italy in as long as I can remember.” Work is expected to be complete in September 2025.

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