Donald Deane has held a variety of jobs, including college English teacher, newspaper reporter/editor, internet project manager, dishwasher and dogcatcher. He now writes exclusively and has contributed to AOL TV and Moviefone among others.
Donald Deane
Floridians Fall For ‘Onion’ Article About Obama’s 19-Year-Old Son
Most people recognize satire when they see it, but not Floridians. Inboxes and Facebook pages of Florida residents recently received an article by The Onion describing an appearance by President Barack Obama's illegitimate 19-year-old son Luther at the Democratic National Convention. Incredibly, the story sparked a flurry of inquiries as to whether it was real. In case it isn't clear already, no,
Dog Not a Fan of Owner’s No Scratching Policy
Rupert the cocker spaniel/poodle mix loves attention just like any other pooch. But unlike other dogs, he gets seriously ticked off when he doesn't get it. Easy, pal. You won't be getting any hugs with that sort of attitude.
Grumpy Old Man Finds Halloween Costume of Himself
Choosing the right Halloween costume requires careful thought and planning. Do you, for example, go with the season's hot new trend or a tried-and-true standard? Well, imagine his surprise when the uncle of Redditor LiarInGlass discovered he doesn't need a costume because he's already wearing one.
Convenience Store Clerk Clobbers Thief With Beer Cans
Beer isn't simply an awesome beverage that ensures a good time. Turns out, it also makes a great weapon for driving off would-be robbers. Oh, beer, is there anything you can't do?
New Jersey Won’t Let You Smile in Your Driver’s License Photo
Hoping to liven up your driver's license photo with a toothy grin? Not in New Jersey, you don't. In fact, the state's Motor Vehicle Commission has recently begun a crackdown on people who flash their pearly whites while being photographed.
Chinese Boy Gets His Head Stuck in Wall
Lest you think we're making this up, there really do seem to be widespread cases of children getting their heads stuck in things in China. As further proof, a young boy recently got his noggin trapped in a wall in southwest China's Chongqing district. Jeez, whatever happened to baby-proofing?
Florida Man Wrestles Gator to Save Beloved Dog
We already knew that dogs love their masters, but how far will a pet owner go to protect their beloved pooch? In Florida, a 66-year-old grandfather recently wrestled a seven-foot alligator to save his West Highland Terrier. Answer is, pretty far, apparently.
Does This Newly-Discovered Monkey Look Like Nicolas Cage?
We LOLed heartily and shivered in horror at the same time when we first saw 'Nicolas Cage Cats,' an unholy hybrid of felines and the internet's favorite actor. Now, Cage continues his inadvertent domination over the animal kingdom with this photo of a newly-discovered monkey species that looks just like him.
Can Batman Boost Your Self-Esteem?
There's no denying that superheroes are cool, but we never thought they could actually be good for self-esteem. In fact, a new study says that identifying with musclebound crime fighters can help promote a positive body image in men. (We'll never laugh at Toronto Batman or Warsaw Spider-Man again.)
Woman Stuck in Freezer for Five Days
Last weekend, a woman in Oklahoma went missing and her family feared the worst. Fortunately, she was found alive several days later. So where had she been? Turns out, she accidentally got trapped in a deep freezer and may have been there as long as five days.
Woman Loses Nearly 80 Pounds on Starbucks Diet
Starbucks isn't especially known for its healthy eating options, but a Virginia woman claims to have lost nearly 80 pounds by consuming nothing but food from the coffee chain. If that's true, this is a diet we actually might consider ourselves. (But we're not giving up our beloved Caffe Mocha.)
10 Restaurants From Movies and TV Shows You Can Visit
Location, as the saying goes, is everything. And for those looking to recapture a bit of movie or TV magic, you can do no better than visiting a restaurant, diner or bar that appeared onscreen. We can't speak to the food or service at these places, but they give you the best opportunity to nosh in the footsteps of your favorite characters.
Worst Best Man Ever Loses Ring During Wedding Ceremony
It sounds like something out of a cliched romantic comedy -- a best man loses the ring during a wedding ceremony and the nuptials stop as members of the party and guests get down on their hands and knees for a frantic search. The only problem is that this actually happened to an unfortunate couple getting hitched outside of London.
Mom Does Happy Dance as Kids Head Back to School
After a long, hard summer of chasing after kids, there's no better time for parents than the first day of school. As proof, check out this mom who literally dances in the street as her grumpy kids board a bus to start a new school year. Go mom!
Macy’s Employee Retires After 73 Years on the Job
In a display of longevity that most of us can only hope for, 92-year-old Rose Syracuse retired last week from her job in the accounting department at Macy's Department Store after a whopping 73 years. But here's the kicker -- she would kept on working, she said, if not for a recently-broken hip.