What do circus classes, robot squirrels and talking urinal cakes have in common? They’re all things the federal government is spending money on, according to the National Republican Congressional Committee’s “Waste List.”
While the whole list contains roughly 100 wasteful government projects — on a Craigslist-styled website — we’ve compiled the ten funniest items here, with pictures.
Enjoy. You’re welcome.
10. Circus classes: $20,000
9. Sidewalks to nowhere: $1,100,000
8. 100-year Starship Initiative: $30,000
7. Lego city: $3,700
6. Smokey Bear balloons: $49,447
5. Robot squirrels: $325,000
4. Star Wars party: $365
3. Graffiti mural to fight obesity: $13,000
2. Talking urinal cakes: $10,000
1. Fruit fly sexual attractiveness study: $939,771
