Archive
May 16, 2012
School Desks Are Shrinking Before Your Eyes
BuzzFeed's Dave Stopera talks to the team at Right This Minute about all the things that will drive you nuts. Shrinking school desks, dying remote controls and trying to figure out why the letter E is left out of the grading scale. Dave has answers.
8 Reasons Why Newt Gingrich Would Make A Great Keebler Elf
Newt suspended his campaign earlier this month, meaning he'll have plenty of time to pursue other ventures. Hopefully this is what he'll settle on.
Mermaid Tails And Excessive Trains Invade Cannes Film Festival
This is an overabundance of dress. Did they ladies all get together before the Cannes Film Festival and decide to cause a fabric shortage?
New Scott Walker Ad: "I've Got Some Bad News For Tom Barrett"
New ad touts job numbers that Democrats say aren't true (Walker revised the numbers from his first year in office this week). The latest shot in the $18 million air war in Wisconsin.
Tilda Swinton's Flawless Versailles Look And Other Links
Parisians wish they looked this fierce. Also, Jim Henson passed away 22 years ago today and aquarium is dealing with the world's first vegetarian shark.
Justin Bieber Is Your New Startup Bro
Best of luck with all those tech investments, Biebs. Just... be careful. Society can only bear one Ashton Kutcher.
Cory Booker: Obama's Gay Marriage Shift Won't Affect Black Vote
The Newark mayor says he's seen "no evidence" that black voters won't vote for the president.
What's The Difference Between The Spurs' And Clippers' Locker-Rooms?
J.O. Applegate is an NBA webcomic genius.
Willie Geist Should Actually Grow A Goatee
In the impossible chance that you missed Way Too Early on MSNBC this morning, Willie Geist, a BuzzFeed reader, and his producers really embraced his Chuck Todd goatee. I'm feeling that look on you, Willie.
Leaked Clip Of HBO's "Veep": Outtakes From Selina Meyer's Clarification
In the fictional world of HBO's Veep, the Vice President Selina Meyer recently had to issue a video cleaning up after a gaffe on Meet the Press. (Sound familiar?) BuzzFeed has obtained a clip of the outtakes from her "clarification."
Retro Reality Brings 8-Bit Icons Into Our World
Man these graphics are really uneven. Photographer Lee Vidal transfers the essence of 8-bit backgrounds into the real world.
How Much Are Your Broken Electronics Worth?
When your phone breaks, do you bother trying to sell it on eBay, or just toss it out? Here are some prices for completed listings in "for parts or not working" condition on eBay that might surprise you.
The App That Cheats Time
Some of the coolest slow-motion videos you've ever seen have a secret: They aren't quite real.
Romney: It's Gotten "Too Vicious" On Both Sides Of The Aisle
Dinging Obama for class warfare at a Florida fundraiser, Romney calls for cooler heads in the fairness discussion. His latest attempt to reframe the economic debate.
The Next Time Magazine Cover About Unhealthy Attachments
You've seen the Time Magazine cover from this week. Behold, a cover from the near future.
It's All Greek To Romney
As Republicans try to get average voters to care about the deficit, they may have found the perfect object lesson. It has nothing to do with prairie fires.
Man Candles: Genius Or Gross?
For when you absolutely need your house to smell like a football field. Yankee Candle is reaching an untapped market. Or maybe they're just reaching.
BuzzFeed Wins "Most Innovative Publisher" At Digiday Awards
BuzzFeed also named as finalist for BuzzFeed ButtFeed Takeover
Shocking Representation Of How Little Water Earth Contains
Just because it covers 70% of the planet's surface doesn't mean there's a lot of it. For a life giving substance and building block to life as we know it, H2O is spread a little thin.
The Official Poster For "Anchorman 2"
Great Odin's raven, this sequel is really happening!
Exclusive! "New Crusaders" Trailer Drops
It's like Watchmen only with 100% less blue male gentitalia. Starting today, Red Circle Comics wants to introduce to the heroes that don't need to be super to save the world.
Three Years In The Life Of A Wikipedia Article
Pull the slider from left to right to speed through years of painful textual surgery.
How To Fix Mitt Romney's Laugh
Yesterday, acting legend James Lipton offered Mitt Romney some unsolicited advice via New York Magazine on how to act human. Here's the highlight.
Chris Christie In 2008: "Being In This Country Without Proper Documentation Is Not A Crime"
It's a position that could starkly contrast with Mitt Romney's strict stance on illegal immigration.
