Archive
March 26, 2012
Skittles' Trayvon Martin Publicity Nightmare
Having people spontaneously talk about your brand on social media sites is an advertiser's dream. Unless it's because your product happened to be linked to the Trayvon Martin shooting. On Twitter, people are demanding Skittles issue a statement on this hot button issue, accusing the company of profiteering off extra publicity from the death, and even threatening boycotts.
Rape Victim Advocates: Hoodies Don't Make People Racist
Geraldo's comments on Trayvon Martin's hoodie were reminiscent of the way people talk about rape victims' clothes. Ahead, advocates for rape victims' rights chime in on the Martin case.
The 9 Best Headlines From "Conservative Teen" Magazine
Ronald Reagan: Our First Black President? Also: "Conservative Teen" hates "Glee." [UPDATE: After this post went viral, the magazine mysteriously disappeared from the Internet! Read more here.]
When Mitt Romney Wanted An "Energy Revolution"
Republican Presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney has shifted right along with the Republican Party on the question of global warming. The former Massachusetts Governor's energy plan mostly focuses on increasing domestic oil production and streamlining regulation. But during the 2008 Presidential cycle Romney often talked about fighting climate change and launching an "energy revolution" through developing renewable resources like wind, solar, clean coal, biodiesel, algae, biofuel, and ethanol to combat America's reliance on foreign oil. Here are eight examples.
Exclusive: "Avatar: The Last Airbender" The Teen Years
When all hope of Katara/Zuko being canon was extinguished. Dark Horse Comics gave us a look at the first six pages of the graphic novel that fills the gap between Avatar and Legend of Korra.
Technology Is Destroying Mad Men
The internet: We must be stopped. Scripted TV doesn't need Twitter.
The World's First Diamond Ring
Diamonds are a girl's best friend, indeed. The Swiss really know how to impress a lady. This 150 carat ring will only cost the lucky recipient $68 million.
Obama's Hint To Medvedev Rattles Poland
Obama's Republican rivals aren't the only ones alarmed by his hot mic suggestion that missile defense — implicitly, defending Eastern Europe from Russia — could be softened after his re-election. The headline in the largest Polish tabloid, Fakt: "Were they trading Poland? Puzzling Obama talk with Medvedev about the missile shield."
Jennifer Lawrence Sans Make-Up And Other Links
Oh thank God, she is human and not some flawless android sent to steal the hearts of men and women alike, but she's damn close. Plus one Hollywood heartthrob feels more like a babysitter than a boyfriend and journalists attempt to defend "pink slime."
New York Lawmakers Don Hoodies For Trayvon Martin
Democratic legislators in Albany are holding a news conference, dressed in hoodies, today. City Councilman Jumaane Williams sported a hoodie on Twitter yesterday.
Mike Daisey Finally Apologizes
"Things came out of my mouth that just weren’t true, and over time, I couldn’t even hear the difference myself." The one thing he doesn't apologize for is not apologizing sooner.
The New iPad Is Making The Internet Slower
The internet is about to get a lot fatter. Welcome to the trifurcated web.
Vote For The Astronaut?
In California, a law firm close to a Republican congressional candidate is challenging Democrat Jose Hernandez's plan to refer to himself as an "astronaut" on the state ballot. Even though Hernandez has, in fact, been to space aboard the Shuttle discovery. Here's the contested document.
83-Year-Old Suing Apple After Walking Into A Glass Wall
She wants $1,000,000 for her broken nose. This is why we can't have nice things.
Why Politicians Support "Stand Your Ground" Laws
The NRA fought hard for legislation allowing people to shoot intruders in their homes and assailants on the street, legislation that's become intensely controversial around the Trayvon Martin shooting. Here are television ads for Southern candidates and for the NRA that give a glimpse of the emotional, and political, case for those laws.
George Zimmerman's Account Of What Happened The Night He Killed Trayvon Martin
The gunman who shot and killed Trayvon Martin hasn't had his side of the story released to the public...until now. This is the Orlando Sentinel's account of what George Zimmerman told police.
What We See Vs. What Politicians See
This explains everything. So were they born with this special vision or did they have to get corrective surgery after being sworn in?
The Epic Battle For Wikipedia's Autofellatio Page
In the underbelly of Wikipedia is an exhibitionist subculture dedicated to one thing: Ensuring that their penis is the visual definition of penis. Meet Jiffman, one such exhibitionist. (This article is very probably NSFW.)
It's OK To Be A One-Hit Wonder In Tech
A one-hit music wonder ends up a punchline. A one hit toy wonder fades into the background. A one-hit app wonder gets valued at "billions," helping lead to stories like this: The Draw Something guys have been bought by Zynga for $180 million.
10 Incredibly Racist "Hunger Games" Fans
Smh. Every group of fans has its embarrassing, ignorant faction, but COME ON. (via Huger Games Tweets)
Rick Santorum Attacked John McCain For His Temper In 2008 Romney Robocall
The former Pennsylvania Senator lost his cool on Sunday. In 2008, working as a Romney surrogate, he attacked John McCain for doing the same.
Exclusive! The Flash Gets His Girlfriend Killed
Being the arm candy of a superhero should come with hazard pay. Nothing bad has ever happened from abusing your powers to save the one you love. This will end well.
How To Make Enemies (On Facebook)
EnemyGraph lets you add "enemies" on Facebook. Lms if you hate my guts.
American Conservative Union Chairman Calls For Santorum, Gingrich To Drop Out
Accuses them of "gaming out unrealistic dark horse scenarios."
The Disgusting Reality Of Microwave Dinners
This is the opposite of food porn. When they start making TV dinners that actually look like they do on the covers, I'll know that we've advanced as a society.
Rick Santorum's Health Care Solution
The former Senator sought to subsidize private insurance for the poor through tax credits.
BuzzFeed Bets: Will Vinny Del Negro Be Fired This Week?
The Clippers coach is barely hanging on, but his team continues to fall apart. So the question is simple: Is Vinny's time coming to an end? Kevin and I disagree. One of us will be right. The other will humiliate himself on YouTube. Everyone wins.
James Cameron Tweeted From Seven Miles Under The Sea
We all tweet in a green submarine...
GIF Of The Night: Dwyane Wade Hit A Shot That Might've Bounced Off The Moon
This is what you call "unlimited range."
Karilyn Bales Believes Her Husband Is Not Responsible For The Massacre In Afghanistan
Sgt. Robert Bales's wife gave her first TV interview today, in which she questions the US government's version of events.
25 Incredibly Lucky Photographs Of Animals
Some of these are incredibly skillful and well-planned; others are just one-in-a-million shots. But they all have a right-place-at-the-right-time thing going for them.
The Simplest Startup
A decent people search: "We imagined what would Google and Facebook build together if they weren’t at war."
Can Matt Rhoades Go Big?
Give Romney's campaign manager credit: His careful defense and kitchen-sink offense have delivered the Republican nomination to a moderate from Massachusetts. Now Romney and his "Terminator" need the vision thing.
The Best Athletes On Twitter
POWER RANKINGS! As always, these rankings are crafted by the finest list artisans in all the land. That's how you know they're good.
Why Didn't Tim Duncan Play Tonight?
The official box score was pretty blunt.
Gay Pride Flag Being Raised In Afghanistan
This image of was uploaded to the Wipeout Homophobia Facebook group earlier today. The photo was submitted to the group by the soldier's husband.
Rick Santorum Swears At New York Times Reporter
Jeff Zeleny earned the curse for asking Santorum what he meant by saying that Mitt Romney is the "worst Republican" to face Obama. Here's a look at some other times Santorum's temper got the best of him, often at the press.
Romney In 2007: I Hope $3-A-Gallon Gas Will Lead To Better Fuel Efficiency
It's the sort of logic that he now condemns, but at this 2007 town hall Romney was hopeful expensive gas would lead to better fuel economy standards. The audio comes from a 2007 town hall.
