http://www.wtfnews.org/ Stories tagged 2012 en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 01:27:56 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/psy-mc-hammer-gangnam-style-2-legit-2-quit-mashup-live-2012-american-music-awards-youtube/ Korean sensation PSY closed out the 2012 American Music Awards with a performance of his hit 'Gangnam Style'. He was joined on stage by surprise guest MC Hammer for a special mash-up of 'Gangnam Style' and 'Too Legit To Quit'. PSY (With Special Guest MC Hammer) - Gangnam Style (Live 2012 American Music Awards) ]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:25:52 -0500 http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/psy-mc-hammer-gangnam-style-2-legit-2-quit-mashup-live-2012-american-music-awards-youtube/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/robbery-as-cops-party/ POLICE are hunting a brazen bandit who emptied the Queens Head Hotel gaming room's cash register, unaware hundreds of off-duty police were celebrating a football win in the adjoining room. Police from across the country are in town for the 2012 National Police Football Championships -- being held at North Hobart -- and scores of officers in plain clothes were toasting the start of the tournament in the bar on Monday night. ]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:37:29 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/robbery-as-cops-party/ http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/mel-b-lives-up-to-her-nickname-as-she-leaves-82-year-old-singer-on-verge-of-tears/ Mel B left an 82-year-old contestant on the verge of tears and lived up to her name of Scary Spice. After pensioner Louis Dilke performed Adele's My Love, she said: 'I wanted to fall asleep through that, I'm sorry I have to be honest. It's a no.' ]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 06:54:20 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/mel-b-lives-up-to-her-nickname-as-she-leaves-82-year-old-singer-on-verge-of-tears/ http://www.wtfnews.org/sports/womanising-sprinters-at-strip-clubs-kinky-foursomes-and-athletes-begging-for-sex-team-gb-member-reveals-the-incredible-sexploits-that-went-on-in-the-olympic-village/ The Olympic Games have drawn to a close, and the incredible spectacle will be remembered as one of the most successful events in British history. But as our triumphant athletes celebrate their record-breaking success and thousands international competitors head back to their respective countries, they will be taking with them more than just some exciting memories of their success in the Olympic stadium, pool or velodrome. According to one high profile member of Team ... ]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 07:54:05 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/sports/womanising-sprinters-at-strip-clubs-kinky-foursomes-and-athletes-begging-for-sex-team-gb-member-reveals-the-incredible-sexploits-that-went-on-in-the-olympic-village/ http://www.wtfnews.org/sports/london-2012-olympics-give-them-a-gold-medal-for-partying-how-athletes-let-their-hair-down/ When darkness falls in London, another endurance contest begins among the Olympic athletes. The winner? The last one standing in the capital’s exclusive bars and clubs. Early yesterday morning was no exception, with American swimmer and overnight heartthrob Ryan Lochte, 28, seen among female admirers and teammates in the VIP area of West End club Chinawhite, a £2,000 cocktail in his hand while he watched teammate Tyler Clary play DJ. ]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2012 05:10:02 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/sports/london-2012-olympics-give-them-a-gold-medal-for-partying-how-athletes-let-their-hair-down/ http://www.wtfnews.org/world-news/israel-crowns-miss-holocaust-survivor-2012/ Israel has crowned Miss Holocaust 2012. Her name? Hava Hershkovitz. Hundreds of survivors in their 70s, 80s and 90s took part in the event in Haifa, which is meant to celebrate life and survival. It may have been an odd presentation, since 10 percent. ]]> Wed, 04 Jul 2012 06:11:32 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/world-news/israel-crowns-miss-holocaust-survivor-2012/ http://www.wtfnews.org/law-politics/riot-cop-thanks-serenading-irish-fans/ A female riot cop who was serenaded by Irish fans at Euro 2012 has thanked them for turning her into an internet sensation. Footage of the uniformed WPC in Poznan, Poland, blushing while the fans sing 'We Love You' just a few feet from her has already been viewed by more than 1.2 million people on YouTube. The police officer - now identified by local media as 23-year-old WPC Natalia Rogodzinska - said: "Nothing like this has ever happened to me in my life. ... ]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:34:24 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/law-politics/riot-cop-thanks-serenading-irish-fans/ http://www.wtfnews.org/sports/soccer-fan-dies-after-reportedly-staying-awake-for-11-nights-to-watch-euros/ A Chinese soccer fan died at his home after going 11 nights without sleep as he watched every single Euro 2012 game from Poland and Ukraine. Jiang Xiaoshan died from exhaustion June 19 after reportedly staying up every night to watch the Euros with his friends. After watching Italy defeat the Republic of Ireland, the 26-year-old fan went back to his home in Changsha, took a shower and fell asleep. Xiaoshan never woke up. ]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 06:53:19 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/sports/soccer-fan-dies-after-reportedly-staying-awake-for-11-nights-to-watch-euros/ http://www.wtfnews.org/law-politics/obamas-harvard-law-professor-says-he-must-be-defeated-in-2012/ - Roberto Unger, 65, is respected author and Brazilian politician - Taught Obama about 'reinventing democracy' at Harvard Law School - Professor was an adviser during the 2008 election campaign A former professor of Barack Obama has turned against his one-time student and publicly urged voters not to re-elect him. Roberto Unger posted a video on YouTube detailing the reasons why he believes th... ]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:20:58 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/law-politics/obamas-harvard-law-professor-says-he-must-be-defeated-in-2012/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/proud-to-be-a-s-l-u-t-actual-reporting/ A reporter in Canada goes up to women during the 2012 Slut Walk to find out the difference between a slut and a skank. ]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 09:14:25 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/proud-to-be-a-s-l-u-t-actual-reporting/