Category Archives: South Carolina Wins

South Carolina’s Jesus Stingray

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Grady Hendrix

“I just kind of thought it looked like a bearded homeless man, but when I posted pictures on Instagram, one of my friends was like, ‘That’s Jesus.’ And I was like, ‘Oh, my God. You’re right.’” – Erika Scheldt, 24, … Continue reading →

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Probably a UFO

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Grady Hendrix

“Bolide meteors are supposed to be rare, yet fireball UFOs have appeared in multiple states across the United States in the past year.” – South Carolina news story dismissing expert opinion that an object seen in the night sky was … Continue reading →

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South Carolina: “Special” Victims Unit

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Grady Hendrix

Law & Order would totally be making an episode about this if Law & Order specialized in compelling television about idiots because that’s what South Carolina law enforcement seems to be full of right now. So back around February 18, … Continue reading →

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SC Wins Again!

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Grady Hendrix

My home state, South Carolina, is made of win! It is like a garden hose gushing strange delights from which I try to fill my chalice. If you cut South Carolina, it bleeds unicorns. If you nuke South Carolina, you’ll … Continue reading →

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SC’s Walmart Receipt Jesus

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Grady Hendrix

Jacob Simmons and his fiance Gentry Lee Sutherland thought they had simply bought some pictures at Walmart…but it turns out they kidnapped Jesus’s face! After bringing their purchases home, Gentry threw the receipt on the floor, as is her way, … Continue reading →

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South Carolina Celebrates Secession

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Grady Hendrix

(Originally written for Slate, this piece got cut due to the holiday madness. Here it is, a tribute to my home state on the 150th anniversary of its secession.) South Carolina is known for a lot of things. It’s the … Continue reading →

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