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Buzz Detected on Saturday, July 4, 2009

Andrew WK’s Cartoon Network Show

Andrew WK (previously of partying really hard) has a new Cartoon Network show called Destroy Build Destroy, which involves helping teenagers smash things. Dubious concept or not, Andrew WK is the world's nicest, most enthusiastic guy and it's tough not to root for him. Here's his new promo for the network - it's equal parts aggravating and endearing.
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Why We’re Closed

Let us all stop and remember the great Battle of Tabouli, on this our nation's birthday. I'll be practicing my Skull Toss if you need me.
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Hot Dogs Dressed Up

Now this right here, is some real American art. It's an entry for the Minneapolis Star Tribune's hot dog dressing contest. USA!
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Bleeding Billboard

This is video of a billboard in New Zealand that bleeds when it rains. It's pretty terrifying, but according to the ad agency, there hasn't been a fatality since.
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Britney Spears Saved My Life

Here's a clip from a new BBC documentary called “Britney Spears Saved My Life.” The director says the documentary is about the “healing power of pop music.” I have to see this, but personally, I doubt these people can top my crazy.
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Mount Rushmore’s Starry Night

Every day NASA features a picture of “our fascinating universe.” Today's picture is of Mount Rushmore at night. Yeah, America! We own Space.
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Top 11 Furry Convention Moments

Yeah, it's Fourth of July. But did you know that the biggest Furry Convention in the world is also going on this weekend? Yes, Anderson Cooper brought it to my attention. I really wish I could go this year, but instead I'm in Denmark, the country with supposedly the highest population of happy people (ugh).
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Stockholm Syndrome Cat

Cat meows and enjoys being hit by a cardboard tube. Seems like this guy has a kinky relationship with his cat.
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Earthwalk

…is the Moonwalk but BACKWARDS. Trippy, but not as trippy as “Billie Jean” played backwards. (Paul is dead. Paul is dead.)
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Cute Patriotic Children

Adorable children take on our nation's proudest oaths — from the Pledge of Allegiance to the Star Spangled Banner. See the rest at Urlesque. If anything, this really shows that there are some seriously difficult words to pronounce in the Pledge of Allegiance. Maybe we owe it to our forefathers to modernize a bit? Set it to “Row, Row, Row Your Boat?”
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Buzz Detected on Friday, July 3, 2009

Top 5 Buzz List - Jul 3rd

These are the top posts from Friday, July 3, 2009.
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Shooting Rockets Out Of Your Butt

Happy July 4th weekend! In honor of our great country and the many things we've achieved, here are a bunch of people shooting rockets out of their butts. America: land that I love.
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Webcam Music Video

Japanese band SOUR's music video for “Hibi no Neiro” (Tone of Everyday) features synchronized moves from real fan webcams across the globe. Can't help but feel extra warm inside about this one — song's not bad either.
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Sarah Palin Steps Down

Politics Buzz Our country's staunchest line of defense against Russia says she'll be stepping down as Governor of Alaska and not seeking re-election. Happy birthday, America! No announcement from her office as to why; we have to assume it's so she can pursue a career in film.
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“The Hangover” Window Decal

With remarkable speed, a VW Beetle owner has commemorated Zack Galfianakis's “wolf pack” speech from The Hangover with a large window-decal. This is class, right here.
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Stop-Motion Donkey Kong

… And it was made entirely out of post-it notes, so it's got pretty much all the trappings of one of those videos that one watches. I like it. I'm guessing this took a long time to do. More exciting post-it note action linked below. (Via.)
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Bill Pullman’s ‘Independence Day’ Speech

The president gives a rousing speech about the fourth of July. Really moving stuff. Happy Independence Day everyone.
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Fireworks + Watermelon = Awesome

To kick off the nation's 4th of July celebration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission set off a series of fireworks inside a watermelon. I know what I'm re-creating at my BBQ!
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Don’t Repossess His Delorean

Cause if you do, he'll bust out some MJ moves and kick you in the gooch.
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Kate Moss Doing Her Michael Jackson Dance

This is vintage Kate Moss footage (from 2000) and it's kind of boring but she is kind of my idol and she looks really cute in it, especially with that crotch grab at the end.
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