Pacific Ocean Attacks James, Erik

The pebble beach where the attack occurred

-- MONTEREY NATURE RESERVE, California

Dozens of eyewitnesses, overcome with hysterical laughter, have told ENN that James and Erik were "douched" by the Pacific Ocean while sightseeing in Monterey.  The cousins were in Monterey during their whirlwind tour of California where they attempted to wrest control of the state from Governor Arnold "Groping" Swartzenegeoughoughier (see related story).  An exclusive ENN investigation revealed that James and Erik, under the expert guidance of Alison, found their way to the central California coast to see sweeping views of the tumultuous blue ocean crash against black cliffs and orange-red volcanic rock formations.  James and Erik were so moved by nature's display of force that they ignored several warning signs and tried to gingerly touch the water.  Erik tried to reason with James, saying that "the water's looking kinda rough... are you sure you--"

"Come on, what's your problem, you wuss!"  Over Erik's objections, James insisted that they just "do it."  They approached the sea on a pebbly beach (pictured above) and managed to lightly touch the water.  Then, one eyewitness said, "the fun really began."

Erik looked up to see an enormous wave approaching very quickly, and he very loudly said, "Oh SHIT!"  Several nearby children began weeping and looked up at their moms.  Erik and James backpedaled, scrambling for higher ground, but the pebbles gave way under their feet.  The wave crashed against them, soaking their stylish jeans and sneakers.

Hundreds of onlookers, watching from the cliffs above the pebble beach, "laughed their butts off."  An otter in the bay also laughed as he banged a shell against his stomach.  Erik was quoted as saying, "It's not my fault."  James reportedly told Erik, "This whole thing was your idea, dude."  Erik reportedly told James, "OK, but I clearly win the wet jeans contest."

Stay with ENN as we continue to watch nature give Erik a pounding.