There’s always the flip side

Separated from us only by the thin, polluted line of the Hudson and a lack of self-awareness, Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey (still a presidential candidate!) was kicked out of Amtrak’s quiet car yesterday for talking too loudly on his cellphone. We don’t really expect more from him. (New York Times)

Suspiciously upbeat Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon drunkenly fell and injured his other hand after being honored by the Harvard Lampoon this past Saturday; coincidentally, totally unconfirmed rumors of his cocaine addiction continue to abound in Internet comment sections. (Gawker)

A reminder that homecoming could have been much, much worse: four people have been killed and 47 injured by a car crash at the homecoming parade of Oklahoma State University. The driver, charged with driving under the influence, is currently in custody. (NBC News)

A dog owner at the Halloween dog parade at Tompkin’s Square Park thought his dog wanted to say, “Help! Somebody adopt me! Look what he made me do!”, but it still sounds like it was a lot of fun (especially if you have a weakness for dogs in pirate costumes). (Newsday)

Are you part of a chill, fun-loving squad looking for other squads to have a good time? ;) Never fear, new NYC-exclusive app Squad aims to connect different groups of friends for…various outings? At least it’s free. (NY Daily News).

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