Reflecting on the Wild Tales of 2025

As we welcomed the new year, singing “Auld Lang Syne,” it struck me how much of 2025 has been a rollercoaster of bizarre and unbelievable events. It’s almost like we’ve collectively tried to ignore some of these moments—either to forget them or because they’re just too out there. Lucky for us, I’ve gathered a few of the most outrageous stories that emerged from this quirky year.

This past year has been quite a spectacle, with wild animal encounters and strange human antics. You’d think we’d run out of surprises, but no, this is America, and our political landscape is just as chaotic. Here are seven standout stories that really made 2025 memorable.

1. Legal Bites from the Office

Honestly, this tops my list of unforgettable work stories. We’ve all seen the usual office mischief—like someone snagging your lunch or maybe, eh, forgetting to shower. But imagine being at the prestigious Sidley Austin law firm, where a summer intern took the concept of “getting experience” way too far. Picture this: you’re at work, humming the “Jaws” theme, when things take a hard left into the bizarre.

According to Above The Law, this intern, dubbed the “Big Law Biter,” went on to literally bite five colleagues, sparking a workplace frenzy. I mean, who would have thought a summer gig could turn into a horror flick? Reports claimed she had a whimsical manic energy, mixed with, well, a taste for human flesh, possibly? One poor HR rep even got nibbled. Talk about making colleagues reconsider their wardrobe choices.

She got fired eventually, but at this point, I wouldn’t be surprised if she lands a judicial appointment soon. Just a hunch.

2. PETA’s Peculiar Campaigns

For those not tuned into pop culture, PETA often pops up with their outrageous antics, usually aimed at getting us to think twice about consuming meat. Surprisingly, the meat lovers are still holding strong, but the animal rights organization made my craziest stories list yet again this year.

One of the more humorous attempts involved PETA urging students at Wesleyan to install a plaque commemorating the countless animals sacrificed for our diets. But wait—my personal favorite? When two ASPCA activists tried to dump manure on a rival group during an event. The manure, however, kind of froze up due to a frigid Manhattan winter. Who knew poop could go on ice?

3. Climate Change and Irony in Brazil

This year’s COP30 took place in the Amazon, yet, bafflingly, most of it involved cutting down trees to pave new roads. Yep, eight miles of fresh, four-lane highways made their debut while they called it the “Boulevard de Liberdade,” or Avenue of Freedom. It felt more like a mockery of environmental efforts. I mean, come on, calling a deforested area that is, uh, ironic, right?

The summit attracted a staggering over 56,000 attendees who needed somewhere to stay. So, naturally, two massive cruise ships were parked nearby. I can only imagine the shenanigans that took place on those floating hotels.

4. Unusual Introductions

In Oregon, J.D. Holt, a member of the state’s Health Authority, introduced themselves in a rather unconventional manner: “I go by they, them, and turtle.” Now, if that doesn’t catch your attention. Holt’s Facebook handle, “JD Terrapin,” touts their love for turtles, which is both amusing and puzzling. If you’re asking yourself why, well, it’s 2025, right?

5. Protest Reporting Gone Awry