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Entries in osama bin laden (12)

Friday
May062011

Dead Osama Bin Laden Lives On ... In Buttons, Tees And More

For those who want to prolong the memories of a man who killed so many people, we have just the "Osama's Dead" T-shirt just for you, err for your dog, actually.

Appetite for celebrating OBL's death still not satiated? How about a ball cap that depicts the "Obama v. Osama" Final Four bracketology style with POTUS as the bracket winner?

Or, there is the go-primitive-on-your-a#!-style T-shirt, which depicts a stick figure version of a flag-carrying American standing over another a bearded figure.

And, for those who wish to dress fashionably -- and still broadcast their pleasure with the death of the world's No. 1 villain? There are now neckties that depict bin Laden in a gun sight and "Justice: May 1, 2011." 

Other items include a case for your iPhone that shows a photo of bin Laden with "Mission Accomplished" stamped across his face; buttons that crack a "fish food" joke over bin Laden's burial at sea; and a straightforward coffee mug that also uses the gun sight imagery and the words; "Death by U.S. Navy Seals, May 1, 2011."

Happy shooting ... er, uh ... shopping! 

Thursday
May052011

How To Become A Navy Seal

Have a viral desire to crawl through mud for hours, tie difficult knots underwater and endure sleep deprivation -- with the ultimate chance to kill the next Osama bin Laden?

As fun and exciting as it sounds, we just have too many red carpet soirees to attend to be bothered with becoming a member of the Navy Seals Team 6.

But, for the truly brave and determined, here's the official Navy Seals test, which about 70% fail.

  • Swim 500 yards in no more than 12 minutes and 30 seconds, but to be competitive, time must be at least 8 to 9 minutes;
  • Perform a minimum of 42 push-ups and 52 sit-ups in two-minute drills, but you should shoot for 100 for an average score for each, according to the rulebook;
  • Do a minimum of eight pull-ups (you cannot touch the ground or let go of the bar and you should be able to do 15 to 20);
  • Wearing boots and pants, you must complete a 1.5 mile run in 11 minutes, 30 seconds, but average score times are eight to nine minutes;
  • Survive Hell Week;
  • Receive training in diving and land warfare;
  • Become a snipers, capable of jumping from planes and navigating the depths of the ocean.

Uh, we're feeling like Hell just typing this.

Wednesday
May042011

Who Was Osama Bin Laden? Not Your Average College Dropout

Apparently, teens know little about Osama bin Laden (OBL).

But, news of his death has prompted a blitz of inquiries, according to Yahoo!.

Here are some fun -- or not so fun -- supposed claims about the hated, bearded one's personal life:

Birthplace: Riyahd, Saudi Arabia, March 10, 1957.

Deathplace: Compound in Abbottabad about two miles from a golf course. Residence was reportedly routinely stocked with Coke, Pepsi and Nestle products.

Parents: His father, who divorced his mother soon after he was born, was killed in a plane crash when an American pilot misjudged the landing in Saudi Arabia. (We doubt this helped bouy his love for Americans). 

Height and weight: He was approximately 6 feet 5 inches tall with a thin build, weighing in at about 165 pounds.

College: Reportedly dropped out of college where he studied economics and business administration, but also may have earned a degree or two later.

Sex Life: Supposedly fathered as many as 25 or 26 children with four different women, marrying the first wife at age 17.

Hobbies/Activities: Supposedly soft-spoken and mild-mannered, OBL reportedly wrote poetry and was involved in charitable work, but his main interest was interpreting the Quran and jihad.

We have four words: Freaking weird 'n' creepy.

Tuesday
May032011

Code Name For Killing Osama Bin Laden? 'Geronimo'

Note to our readers ...

If you hear the word "geronimo" -- and there are a bunch of Navy Seals around -- run for your lives.

Our sources tell us that "geronimo" was the code word that the CIA-led Navy Seals team used in the Osama Bin Laden slaying operation.

What did it mean? Kill.

We are also told that as soon as the Navy Seals had done the deed, they reported back, saying, "Geronimo EKIA."

EKIA means "Enemy Killed In Action."

If you ever hear that, and there are a bunch of Navy Seals around ... it means you were not the enemy.


Image: Charlie Sheen and Michael Biehn as "Navy Seals"


Did you know? ... Geronimo (June 16, 1829 – February 17, 1909) was a prominent Native American leader of the Chiricahua Apache who fought against Mexico and the United States for their expansion into Apache tribal lands for several decades during the Apache Wars.

Tuesday
May032011

Teacher Who Refused To Shave Until Bin Laden Was Caught Finally Cuts Beard

Most Americans are pretty happy that Osama bin Laden was killed on Sunday.

But, probably not as much as Gary Weddle -- a Wisconsin middle school science teacher who vowed immediately after 9/11 not to shave or trim his beard -- until Osama bin Laden was captured or killed.

The irony is that in his quest to remind people that bin Laden remained free, Weddle ended up totally coping the look of the most wanted terrorist in the world.

It reminds us here at Glitarazzi HQ of that the line by Nietzsche:- Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monster.

Yeah, we're deep.

Tuesday
May032011

Osama Bin Laden News Crashes Newseum Website

Our friends at the Newseum had a little problem with their website Monday.

It crashed following the announcement of Osama bin Laden's death.

How?

The Newseum's website features the front pages of newspapers from around the world, so when people flocked to look at front page headlines about the evil man's death ... the whole thing went down.

The site was getting almost 3,000 visits per second when it crashed.

Tuesday
May032011

Sarah Palin Credits Bush For Osama's Demise, Barack Not Mentioned

Leave it to Sarah Palin to thank the former POTUS for helping bring about Osama bin Laden's demise -- and in the same speech Monday make no mention of the president currently in The White House who actually gave the final orders for the elite Navy Seal Team 6 to carry out the operation to nab the world's No. 1 villain.

"We thank President (George W.) Bush for having made the right calls to set up this victory," Sarah reportedly said in a speech at Colorado Christian University on Monday.

Really? Even conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh was at least considerate enough to credit and mention President Obama by name multiple times on his show Monday, even if he may not been sincere.

Just sayin'. ...
Monday
May022011

Photo: Osama Bin Laden Dead

Brace yourself, folks, this is nasty. Here is what is said to be the first released photo of Osama Bin Laden ... dead. Don't click if you have a weak stomach. Ugh! This pic is starting to trend on Twitter.

Monday
May022011

FDNY Firefighters Gather In Times Square After Osama Bin Laden Death Announcement

FDNY firefighters in Times Square celebrating Osama Bin Laden's death. http://yfrog.com/h0bdhmjj
Monday
May022011

Obituary: Osama Bin Laden

The New York Times published Osama Bin Laden's obituary shortly after President Obama's announcement of this death.

  • New York Times Obituary: The Most Wanted Face of Terrorism - "Bin Laden's violent campaign to recreate 7th century Muslim empire redefined threat for 21st century"
Monday
May022011

Laura Bush Facebooks President George W. Bush's Statement On Bin Laden Death

Laura Bush took to Facebook after the announcement of Osama Bin Laden's death:

Statement from President George W. Bush
by Laura W. Bush on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 9:04pm

"Earlier this evening, President Obama called to inform me that American forces killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of the al Qaeda network that attacked America on September 11, 2001. I congratulated him and the men and women of our military and intelligence communities who devoted their lives to this mission. They have our everlasting gratitude. This momentous achievement marks a victory for America, for people who seek peace around the world, and for all those who lost loved ones on September 11, 2001. The fight against terror goes on, but tonight America has sent an unmistakable message: No matter how long it takes, justice will be done."

http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=220215077988843

Monday
May022011

Crowd Chants 'USA! USA!' Outside White House

Crowds gathered outside The White House as soon as the news hit about Osama Bin Laden's death, and Team Glittarazzi was on the scene.

Not only were there people dancing in trees ... there were flags a flying, GWU students a drinking and tourists a singing.

Check the video from The White House, below, and the D.C. street scene, here.

We also hear that Ground Zero and Times Square are going just as wild as the crowd outside The White House.