Luck Back To Normal As Erik's Cell Phone Is Stolen

-- EL BARRIO, California

ENN has learned that despite his attempt to cheat fate by dressing as a Japanese schoolgirl, the infamous “Love Luck” struck yet again on Halloween, leaving Erik without a cell phone.

“Well, I guess I should have figured that someone would eventually steal my phone from inside my own house.  This is me we’re talking about,” Erik whined to the throngs of reporters waiting outside his door for a press conference early this morning.  The tragic turn of events was reminiscent of an incident about one year ago when Erik’s bicycle and cell phone were both rendered useless due to suspected foul play.

Witnesses report a massive party at Erik’s house in lovely Santa Barbara on Friday evening.  During the party, several “shady characters” were seen milling about the living room, including a man identified only as “Poop.”

"Poop"

An initial ENN investigation suggests that either Poop or Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi must be behind the plot to steal Erik’s phone.  The phone was confirmed stolen by agents at Sprint, but they were unwilling to provide information on the identity of the thieves to ENN investigative correspondents.

“Naturally, I didn’t have insurance on the it,” Erik explained, in his whiniest voice, “which means that I get to pay full price for the new phone."