Bill Murray Delivers Crippling Blow to Swedish-American Relations
No, you're a hallucination, brought on by alcohol! Russian vodka, poisoned by Chernobyl!
It's often difficult to tell where performance art ends and real life begins with Bill Murray, so for all we know, this could be part of some elaborate stunt -- but according to The Hollywood Reporter (via the AP wire), Murray experienced an unusual run-in with Swedish police this week, involving a golf cart, a public road, and alcohol.
Apparently, Murray was in Stockholm for the Scandinavian Masters golf tournament, and his hotel had a golf cart on display, so naturally, he decided to hop on and ride it to a nearby restaurant. As you might guess, golf carts in traffic are uncommon in Sweden, and when police officers pulled Murray over to figure out what was going on, they thought they detected a certain booze-ish aroma.
When asked to take a breathalyzer test, Murray refused, citing American law, so he was given a blood test, after which he reportedly signed an admission of driving under the influence and agreed to plead guilty by proxy.
The results of Murray's blood test will be returned in two weeks. If they prove higher than Sweden's legal blood alcohol limit (which is .02%), he'll face legal action. According to the officer interviewed for the AP report, a prison sentence is possible, but it's more likely that Murray would be issued a fine.
In related news, Murray continues to go unpunished for Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Apparently, Murray was in Stockholm for the Scandinavian Masters golf tournament, and his hotel had a golf cart on display, so naturally, he decided to hop on and ride it to a nearby restaurant. As you might guess, golf carts in traffic are uncommon in Sweden, and when police officers pulled Murray over to figure out what was going on, they thought they detected a certain booze-ish aroma.
When asked to take a breathalyzer test, Murray refused, citing American law, so he was given a blood test, after which he reportedly signed an admission of driving under the influence and agreed to plead guilty by proxy.
The results of Murray's blood test will be returned in two weeks. If they prove higher than Sweden's legal blood alcohol limit (which is .02%), he'll face legal action. According to the officer interviewed for the AP report, a prison sentence is possible, but it's more likely that Murray would be issued a fine.
In related news, Murray continues to go unpunished for Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
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on Aug 23 2007 06:14 AM wow, .02 percent is the law?? you'd register that just by using mouthwash. jesus, how would you EVER get a swedish chic drunk and take advantage of her??? what a horrible country... (Reply to this) |
on Aug 23 2007 06:28 AM Seriously, what is so sweet about swedish women if you can get them drunk and fondle their breastes? (Reply to this) |
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on Aug 23 2007 06:56 AM Ah, it's ok. The average cup size of women in Sweden is actually an "A", so it's not like you're missing out on much. (Reply to this) |
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on Aug 23 2007 07:36 AM Jeff, you always have hilarious headlines on your articles. Keep it up. And smurf, Swedish women are hot. (Reply to this) |
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on Aug 23 2007 07:38 AM You guys need to take junior out for a walk. On a related note, Bill Murray rules. (Reply to this) |
on Aug 23 2007 08:23 AM In reply to this comment (#1065355) Thanks, arendr. I try. (Reply to this) |
on Aug 23 2007 11:35 AM Nooooooooooooooooooooo! Murray, dude, just honk the horn and get outta there! If Stockholm keeps you there I'll bust you out buddy! (Reply to this) |
on Aug 23 2007 12:58 PM haha...Murray is badass. (Reply to this) |
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on Aug 23 2007 02:23 PM In reply to this comment (#1065914) We should assemble a rescue task force. I'll be the explosives expert - I have an english accent so I'd say that makes me about as qualified as anyone else on RT. (Reply to this) |
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on Aug 23 2007 02:54 PM PrHave you seen the their police cars? Bill could have out-ran them. Bill kicks ***. (Reply to this) |
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on Aug 23 2007 04:02 PM In reply to this comment (#1066173) I'll be Charles Bronson. Just because I like to talk with his voice. (Reply to this) |
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on Aug 23 2007 04:13 PM This news article was posted 3 days ago on CNN (Reply to this) |
on Aug 23 2007 08:06 PM Anything funny involving Bill Murray usually happens on a golf course. (Reply to this) |
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on Nov 27 2007 06:46 AM thank you, jeff, for quoting scrooged. i'm glad we're on the same page here. (Reply to this) |
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