All articles tagged with #drunk
Originally Published 15 days ago — by ABC7 New York
A man who stole two mandolins from a Teaneck, New Jersey store returned them with a note apologizing for being drunk and expressing kindness, after security footage captured his theft.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by The Guardian
A raccoon in Virginia was found passed out in a liquor store after smashing bottles and getting drunk, highlighting raccoons' adaptability to urban environments and their tendency to scavenge alcohol, which is common in many ecosystems.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Variety
Ray Winstone revealed he showed up drunk to his 'Star Wars' audition for Padmé Amidala's father, which didn't go well, but he has no regrets about missing the role. He also shared that George Lucas was silent during his audition, possibly due to jet lag, and that he later worked with Lucas on 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.'
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Yahoo News New Zealand
Ray Winstone revealed he was drunk during his audition for a role in Star Wars and it didn't go well, but he has no regrets about missing the part of Padmé Amidala's father, which was played by Graeme Blundell in Episode III. Despite the mishap, Winstone has worked with George Lucas on other projects, including Indiana Jones.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Boston
Two black vultures in Connecticut were found in rough shape and unable to fly, leading animal rescuers to suspect the worst. However, it was discovered that the vultures were actually intoxicated from consuming fermented substances while dumpster diving. After receiving fluids and a good night's rest, the vultures were able to fly away and rejoin their colony. The incident serves as a reminder to keep dumpsters closed to prevent wildlife from accessing harmful substances.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Pedro Pascal admitted to being "a little drunk" during his emotional acceptance speech at the Screen Actors Guild awards, where he won outstanding performance by a male actor in a drama series for his role in "The Last of Us." He expressed surprise at winning, thanked HBO, and became emotional while thanking his family. Pascal later revealed that he had "a few drinks" before the ceremony and was shocked by his win, expressing regret for not being able to thank everyone he wanted to in his speech.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed
This article highlights 13 instances where celebrities appeared drunk or high on talk shows. Some notable examples include Miley Cyrus admitting to being stoned on The Tonight Show, Jessica Simpson apologizing to Andy Cohen for being overserved on his show, and John Stamos confessing to being drunk during an interview on an Australian talk show. These incidents shed light on the challenges some celebrities face with substance abuse, while also providing moments of entertainment and controversy.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A third-grade teacher in Oklahoma was arrested on the first day of school after allegedly being drunk while teaching children. Kimberly Coates, 53, was confronted by school officials and law enforcement after exhibiting unusual behavior. She agreed to take a breath test and blew a blood alcohol concentration of .24, three times the legal limit. Bodycam footage showed school officials finding an empty cup that smelled like alcohol in her classroom. Coates was subsequently arrested and taken to jail, expected to be charged with public intoxication. The school district released a statement to parents, acknowledging the incident as a personnel issue.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Two American tourists were found sleeping inside the Eiffel Tower after a night of heavy drinking. Security guards discovered the inebriated men trapped in a restricted area between the tower's second and third levels. The Eiffel Tower's operator intends to file a complaint against the men, who posed no threat and were handed over to the police. This incident is the latest example of tourists misbehaving at famous landmarks worldwide, including a recent video of a tourist climbing across Rome's Trevi Fountain and an English tourist carving a note into the Colosseum in Rome.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox Business
A United Airlines pilot was removed from service and received a suspended prison sentence and fine after showing up drunk to work a flight from Paris to Washington, D.C. The pilot's blood alcohol concentration was reportedly more than three times the legal limit set by the FAA. United Airlines stated that the safety of their customers and crew is their top priority and that they have a strict no-tolerance policy for alcohol. The airline is cooperating with local authorities in the investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NDTV
A Delta Airlines flight from Edinburgh to New York was cancelled after the pilot was found to be drunk and was arrested just 30 minutes before takeoff. The pilot was charged under the UK's Railways and Transport Safety Act of 2003, which imposes limits on alcohol consumption for crew members. Delta Airlines confirmed the incident and apologized to the affected passengers. The pilot was scheduled to appear in court on Monday.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
A Delta pilot was arrested at Edinburgh Airport for allegedly showing up drunk for a flight from Scotland to New York City. The flight was canceled, and the pilot was charged under the UK’s Railways and Transport Safety Act of 2003. Delta confirmed the incident and apologized to affected customers, stating that their alcohol policy is among the strictest in the industry. The pilot was scheduled to appear in court on Monday.