And now, from the "Are you SURE that's marinara sauce?" files and Yahoo! News
(Sudiegirl's note...Everybody shout! Come on, now, sing out! It's time for the Ghoulies' get-together...Wow, I'm dating myself! But seriously. The activities of this man - a cabaret singer, per the article - are not condoned by divas like myself. Partially because it's too much work, especially when one can schmooze without involving apocalyptic activity. It's an interesting little scam, I must admit, but not one for the squeamish. Hope you enjoy the usual - and I hope, welcomed - snotty comments. Read on...)Who wouldn't fall for such a clever trick?
PALERMO, Italy (Reuters) - An Italian couple stole 50,000 euros from a woman in the Sicilian city of Palermo after convincing her they were vampires who would impregnate her with the son of the Anti-Christ if she did not pay them. (How do you convince someone you're a vampire in any other way besides biting them? Did they do the "no reflection in the mirror" trick? Did they go out to dinner and ask the waiter to hold the garlic? I hate it when reporters leave out important details.)
The man, a cabaret singer, and his girlfriend took the money from their victim over four years by selling her pills at 3,000 euros each that they said would abort the Anti-Christ's son. (This lady should have gotten a hint when the pills she was taking said "Advil" on the front. How much is $3000 euros worth in American cash these days, anyway?)
Police uncovered the fraud after the 47-year-old woman's family became concerned when they discovered she had spent all her savings, local news agencies AGI and ANSA reported. (Well, it could have been worse...she could have skipped a dose and gotten pregnant with Tom Cruise. Oh, sorry...slipped again...sorry, Tom's Mom.)
Sudiegirl's final opinion?
I'm going to have to start the nomination proces for the 2nd annual "Sudiegirl's Golden Toiletbrush Award", and I think this is the top entry.
Sudiegirl, the Anti-Christ free
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