We’re barely into the new year, and already there’s been a flurry of goings-on, so to sum up some of the highlights, here are some images that will make you laugh and cry.
First up, Governor Chris Christie is “Playing in Traffic” on the cover of The New Yorker:
Next up, recently sworn in town councilman from New York, Christopher Schaeffer, could be America’s first duly-elected Pastafarian to hold office.
Wearing traditional Pastafarian headgear, a colander, Pomfret Town Councilman Christopher Schaeffer is sworn in as America’s newest champion of awesome in low places. Photo by Greg Fox
From Think Progress, This Is What It Looks Like When Chemical Spill Contaminates The Water Supply:
Empty shelves at a local Foodland between Freedom Industries and American Water.
Photo by FOO CONNER/@IWASAROUND
Next, a man named Rick Dyer: Bigfoot Hunter, claims he shot and killed Bigfoot in San Antonio, Texas and is planning to take the hairy beast’s corpse on tour.
The alleged corpse of Bigfoot taken by career hoaxer, Rick Dyer, circa 2012.
Which brings us to Chewbacca, or actor Peter Mayhew, who, feeling #nostalgic, posted some never-before-released photos from his years as the lead-Wookie from the Star Wars saga.
Whose a cute little Sith Lord? You are, Yes you are, now give us a kiss!!! pic.twitter.com/F51AuCt6xI
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 10, 2014
"Really? The dark side has cookies?" "Yes, Luke. So many cookies." pic.twitter.com/KN195oFI6F
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 8, 2014
Sometimes the pressure of performing weighed heavy. Should I say "AWWWROOO" or "AARRAGH-ROOO? pic.twitter.com/dZPK1hZf9d
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 8, 2014
In conclusion, America is a helluva country, with heroes and villains providing a lifetime of laughter and tears every single day. Here’s to the ride.