The Illuminated Donkey

Via Mike Whybark, news that "accused mailbox bomber Lucas Helder told authorities he was planting pipe bombs in a pattern to show a happy face during his five-state weekend spree." "Police: Suspect Planned Smiley Face Bomb Pattern" I can't imagine how horrible it would be to get seriously injured by a pipe bomb, but I can't imagine it helps much to find out that you were chosen because some nutjob needed you to complete the right eye of a smiley face. No word yet as to whether he was a big Watchmen fan.