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The 25 Most Ratchet News Stories of September 2012

Robbers who made it rain, hideous revenge, and lots of AC/DC.

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The world's outlook didn't improve much as the summer came to a close. September proved that drunk driving is still a huge problem, a new method of drinking will send you to the ER just as fast, and not even mental visits from a rock star can help save people from unacceptable behavior. There are just three months remaining in the last year on the Mayan calendar, so here's to hoping that the horrible things that have gone down in 2012 haven't doomed us all.

December 21st isn't that far away. As you anticipate the end, check out the 25 Most Ratchet News Stories of September 2012.

Written by Julian Kimble (@JRK316).

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Four Times in 26 Hours

Date: 9/2/2012

Let's say you've had sex four times in 26 hours—that's great. You deserve a pat on the back. But if you've been arrested four times in 26 hours, like this New Hampshire woman, you get no dap. Just lots of head shaking.

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Still Thuggin' at 82

Date: 9/3/2012

Your grandparents were probably retired by the time they were 82. But not this Cali OG—at 82, she's still adding lines to her rap sheet.

23. Whites Only Reunion

Date: 9/4/2012

How far have we come? In 2012, the class of 1973 at this Louisiana high school was going to have its first desegregated reunion. But the invitations were printed wrong, and still read "whites only" when mailed.

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Cocaine Godmother

Date: 9/4/2012

Rap loves to name-check Escobar, but those with deep knowledge know to respect Griselda Blanco, aka the "Cocaine Godmother." Her story is one for the movies.

Revenge in Turkey

Date: 9/4/2012

Tarantino's Kill Bill has nothing on this true tale of revenge from Turkey, where a rape victim exacted brutal revenge on her rapist.

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Don't Let Non-Professionals Enlarge Your Penis

Date: 9/13/2012

Be happy with what God gave you. It might save your life.

The Hider in the House

Date: 9/12/2012

Love may not live here anymore, but this woman's ex-boyfriend still did.

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An Airport Heist for the Books

Date: 9/12/2012

The methodical crime to outdo all methodical crimes involves many, many tiny bottles of liquor.

Robbers Make It Rain

Date: 9/12/2012

During the escape, the robbers turned to strip club behavior, and made it rain.

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Beaten with His Own Prosthetic Limb

Date: 9/14/2012

That horrible moment when your girlfriend uses your prosthetic limb against you.

Assaulting a Duck

Date: 9/18/2012

A literal instance of "fuck a duck."

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Boiled for Four Days

Date: 9/19/2012

This homicidal chef boiled his wife's body for four days. The recipe is not available.

Her Father and Her Husband

Date: 9/20/2012

Imagine how awkward future family reunions will be for this woman, who learned that her dad was also her husband.

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The Safe Return of His Donkey

Date: 9/20/2012

Clearly no one understands the bond between this man and his donkey, even if it is illegal. And disgusting.

Gospel vs. Porn

Date: 9/21/2012

Annoyed by the neighbors' loud gospel music? Clap back with sin (read: loud porn).

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Hostage Situation Updates on Facebook

Date: 9/21/2012

The new-age hostage situation, where updates are provided via Facebook by the captor.

Gangam-Style Guns

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There's a Facebook Riot Goin' On

Date: 9/23/2012

Project X hits Europe, and with equally devastating results.

How'd That Eel Get There?

Date: 9/24/2012

Imagine explaining to doctors why there was an eel inside of your ass.

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Butt Chugging

Date: 9/25/2012

This University of Tennessee frat boy was literally drunk off his ass.

The Worst Subway Ride Ever

Date: 9/27/2012

The train "be crowded," and so is jail, where this guy, who masturbated on a teenager, belongs.

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Telepathic Rape

Date: 9/28/2012

A twisted tale of revenge involves "telepathic rape"—hopefully this doesn't catch on.

Fox News Needs to Explain

Date: 9/28/2012

If you air a suicide, you have to answer for it.

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Sexting Your Address Book

Date: 9/28/2012

Just sexted your entire list of contacts? A good case for ditching your BlackBerry.

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