Gore Welcomes Grope Case Reopening

Media Outlet: Associated Press

Date: July 1

Offense: Out of Context?

I'm having trouble categorizing this offense... but I'm pretty sure Al Gore didn't wake up to the news one morning that police were reopening a groping case against him and think, "....yesss."

Handsome Chinese vagrant draws fans of 'homeless chic'

Media Outlet: The UK's The Independent

Date: March 4

Offense: INSENSITIVE!

Homeless Chic? I suppose it's not really the Independent at fault here -- they at least reference Zoolander to show they're aware of how absurdly perverse this is.

Conclusion: The Chinese government clearly needs to stop censoring real entertainment on the Internet... That dude is pretty hot, though.

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt’s Tomboy Chic Style

Media Outlet: People Magazine

Date: Feb. 24

Offense: Ridiculousness

The very premise of this slide show is ridiculous; thus, the headline. Let's think about this: Is a three-year-old wearing a monkey hat really "showing she’s a fearless fashion risk taker"?

More ridiculous: I was engrossed through all seven slides. Shiloh is adorable.

A Star-Spangled Bummer for the U.S. Hockey Team

Media Outlet: Detroit Free Press

Date: March 1

Offense: Eye-roll inducing pun

The Olympics are already completely smarmy, as are the commercials. Can we at least keep the cheesiness out of the headlines?

SeaWorld Defends Serial Killer Whale

Media Outlet: CBS News

Date: Feb. 26

Offense: "Before and After" Hed -- you know, like the category on "Wheel of Fortune"?

Clue: Animal Park Psychopaths

Politician Blames Transvestite Alter Ego for Sunny Island Freebie

Media Outlet: The Local, Sweden's News in English

Date: Feb. 10

Offense: Ridiculousness

Can we please imagine if this headline were about an American politician?