A Fur Seal Under the Dishwasher

Another day, another reminder that the world doesn’t need help being strange. Coming up: a seal with bar etiquette issues and a golf mishap that feels straight out of a cartoon. Pour a coffee, take a breath, and let’s sort through it together. — Doug Marlowe

Today's Stories

A Seal Walks Into a Bar. This Is Not a Joke.

A young fur seal wandered into a New Zealand pub, confused the staff, and promptly hid under the dishwasher like it owned the place. Patrons tried sweaters, doors, and finally salmon to negotiate its exit. Conservation officers later confirmed the seal had been on a bit of a neighborhood tour already. It’s harmless, sure, but it’s also a reminder that even wildlife seems curious about craft beer culture these days. You have to admire the confidence.

Even elite golfers aren’t safe from slapstick. Rory McIlroy’s Australian Open round took a turn when his ball landed beneath a banana peel stuck in a tree. Rules being rules, he couldn’t move it without risking a penalty, and the shot went nowhere useful. The result was a double bogey, and a reminder that sometimes the smallest, silliest things can undo the best-laid plans. Somewhere, a cartoon sound effect was missing.

If one of these made you laugh, sigh, or quietly mutter “of course,” you’re not alone. Send along your favorite oddity and we’ll keep comparing notes. — Doug