Yankees Bury Bernie Williams Under New Stadium For Good Luck

April 17, 2008

"NEW YORK—Citing a need for physical and spiritual cleansing after a Boston Red Sox fan entombed a David Ortiz jersey in the floor of the new facility, the New York Yankees buried former centerfielder Bernie Williams under 4,650 pounds of concrete Wednesday in the foundation of the new Yankee Stadium for good luck..."

(http://www.theonion.com/content/news/yankees_bury_bernie_williams_under)

Christie Anna says: Well, since no one other than the three of us are actually reading this blog at this point, I feel no necessity to shy away from articles that are, shall we say, less than factual. I decided to keep the blog updated on this story, so aren't I obligated to post even a joking follow-up? Besides, I won't be entirely convinced that this isn't true until I see Bernie Williams alive and well with a current newspaper in hand. Some of those comments were way too perfectly written...

In conclusion, I think that we may all say with absolute certainty that there is no more notable and entertaining source of "news" than The Onion. Fantastic job.