Weird News: ‘We Can’t Stop’ Family Christmas Video, Soberman Battles Drunk Drivers and Tragic Reindeer Games

By Patch Staff

Editor's Note: Patch has 31 sites in Virginia and D.C., and not a day goes by that something weird isn't happening somewhere in the area. Here's a look back at some weird goings-on over the past week.

Please, Don’t Stop. Thinking that Christmas stress will destroy your 2013 holiday buzz like a wrecking ball? Think again. The Bock family of Vienna has provided a new classic in Christmas card videos with their festive rewrite of the Miley Cyrus hit “We Can’t Stop.” We can’t stop watching. Rock on, Bock family. Rock on. Read more about the new viral hit, and some of the national media taking notice.

Naughty, Not Nice. A customer was asked to leave a Loudoun County restaurant at 1:30 a.m. Dec. 15. Once outside, the man threw a cigarette in the direction of a sheriff’s deputy and made disparaging remarks, according to authorities. After struggling with police during his arrest, littering was the least of his problems. Read about the full set off charges, and another unfortunate police/patron struggle.

Report Accidents, You Animals! This time of year, those pleasant claymation cartoons of reindeer games meets the horrible reality of live deer running into our roadways. Animal control officers in Alexandria responded to a call Dec. 11 regarding a deer that had been struck and eventually had to be euthanized because of the injuries. The driver of the vehicle had left the scene. That’s not coal in your stocking, buddy! Read about the entire incident and where the deer was found.

Buzz Off … The Road. Some superheroes strike fear in villains. Other’s wear Spandex to promote safe, sober driving during the holidays. His name is Soberman and his mission "is not to be a buzz kill, only to make sure the buzz doesn't hit the road," according to a news release. Read more about the hero and local efforts to keep drunk drivers off the road.

Pope Francis, A Georgetown University Fan? A handful of professors, students and staff from Georgetown University met Pope Francis at the Vatican on Dec. 14. A photo of the pope, holding up a Georgetown University scarf was widely circulated on the internet and garnered reactions of pride from students and alumni, and some suspicion, too. Read some of the reactions to the pope’s latest selfie, and add your own.