I saw that @megmegmcgee already covered this story on the DOT, sorry.
We haven’t had much to laugh about lately, but this news story about a sitcom-level insurance fraud caper gave me a chuckle. I imagine the scheme was developed during some late night drinking and carried out while still inebriated. I’m amused that they were so sure of the plan’s success that they tried it not once but three times. I wonder if they took turns playing the bear.
I hope you eat the bear this Monday morning, DeadSplinters, instead of the other way around. Share any good news or humourous anecdotes you have.
I was reading a fan forum for the Jets to see them ripping into Aaron Rodgers, who had another bad game due to his wet noodle arm and feet stuck in cement.
Someone replied with the Jack Handey quote
I’m here for any and all Aaron Rodgers hate.
Boo Boo and Yogi are into some scary shit. I didn’t realize Ranger Smith had a point. Picnic baskets are the gateway scam to insurance fraud. What’s next? His own MLM or bullshit celebrity crypto token?
This story reminded me of the zoo in China that had a person in a bear suit as an exhibit. That’s too many people thinking they can believably act like a wild animal. People are so dumb.
That was actually a Sun bear. Their skin is weird like that.
I thought it turned out that they were trying to dupe people. I’ll have to look for the story if I get a chance.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-66362970.amp
Here’s an article about it. It’s a sun bear. They have funny shoulders, almost like they are missing a neck. American news media says it’s a man… because China bad.
Yeah, I know what Sun Bears are. But I did misremember. I guess I’m the dumb people.
The thing is that two insurance companies already paid out. I suspect some people may lose their jobs.
People are really dumb.
Claims evaluation is a meat grinder job these days. If a claim hits the points in the algorithm the evaluator has about three seconds to make a judgment call to stay on quota, and kicking too many claims to the re-review group dings your job performance rating, even if they’re valid issues.
It basically comes down to whether the right paperwork was submitted, were the right codes entered, and what was the amount. The way insurers deny claims these days has more to do with algorithmic problems, like someone putting a high value on something or submitting a claim right after another, not the substance of it.
We’re all going to get a painful education on how true that statement is.
Which then reminds me of this movie…
There’s a whole series of videos out there of real Japanese zoos which hold drills to train employees how to deal with escaped animals, like this one. I wonder if there’s any connection.
The costumes are totally fake, but they’re not trying to be serious replicas. It’s more about teaching employees who to call in emergencies and make sure the right people respond.
Evidently it’s part of the country’s A-Z approach to disaster response, and is similar to what railroads and fire departments do. Which makes sense considering how often earthquakes happen there.
I love those videos.
I find that hare-brained schemes are always best carried out when inebriated.
I’ve been involved in a few.
You and me both, sister.
I worry when no booze or drugs are involved.
lol…if anyone tried that one here it would probably instantly become the stuff of legends amongst insurance people
…. mostly because we have no bears
really our wildlife is pretty harmless….other than sheep attacking tourists and at least one particularly agressive owl which the media dubbed the terror uhu
Sheep attack tourists? 😳 I thought they were calm quiet animals.
eh they are…. but unlike the petting zoo sheepies…the wild ones are well…wild…and they dont tolerate hoomans in their personal space quite as gladly
leave them alone and they’ll leave you alone tho
But I wanna pet them 😳
Lol, looks like I’d be the idiot tourist getting attacked. I really am one of the dumb people. 😂
here lies hannibal
savaged by sheep
just wanted to pet
but got butted to sleep
tbf tho..i dont think ive ever heard of anyone getting killed by sheep….. most people run away after the first head butt……and the sheepies usually consider that job done
in the right season a ram might give chase for a bit
probably best to keep running in that case…
😂
oh god……first snow of the season tomorow morning…..unless its sleet….which is even worse
wish me luck on my commute tomorow…coz cars are going to be everywhere…..including in trees possibly…. straya style…. drop cars
how does a car get up there in a flat country you ask? fuck knows…..but some manage
saving grace is i start before rush hour
Be careful!
roger wilco thank you 🙂
you know considering this happens almost every year……youd think people would learn….but nope
I got back from the islands last night with my eldest daughter. My wife & youngest came home on Thursday while we went to Hilo. My nieces dog had 6 puppies & our entire Hilo visit was all about puppy time & my daughter trying to convince me to bring home one of the puppies. They are beautiful Catahoulas but my wife would have killed me!
Puppy time sounds wonderful. I’ve known several Catahoulas. They are so beautiful! You might have to sleep in the sofa for a few nights but she wouldn’t really kill you!