Archive
May 17, 2012
Occupiers Protest Rush Limbaugh In Chicago, Where He Does Not Live
An office that is not Limbaugh's office finds itself surrounded by protesters.
35 Lifechanging Ways To Use Everyday Objects
These handy little things are all things you probably own already. I know this is a topic usually reserved for moms on Pinterest, but seriously — who has time to properly iron a shirt or clean a toilet?
New Romney Video Focuses On Victims Of The Auto Bailout
The campaign brings its message of "the 23 million" to Michigan, where they say non-union Delphi employees got burned during the auto bailout. Part of Romney's ongoing effort to stamp his brand on the victims of the recession.
A Frame-By-Frame Breakdown Of Blake Griffin's Awful Free-Throw Stroke
Maybe this will shame him into improving.
In Scents: 9 Amazing Indie Perfumeries You've Probably Never Heard Of
Delve into the fantastical, esoteric world of niche perfumeries creating obscure, conceptual scents you'd never find at a Macy's counter. Their exotic names and pretty packaging are all tempting in their own way, but evaluating the actual fragrances is what really matters. Here are the best batch, as determined by a panel of six BuzzFeed sniff testers.
Exclusive!: Battle Pug Fights Evil Baby Harp Seals
What on Earth did I just read? It's like Dark Horse took Conan the Barbarian and mashed it together with The Last Airbender and Batman. This is my kind of insanity.
Pat Robertson: Destroy The Buddha
Robertson tells a 700 Club viewer what to do about her friend's Buddha statue. "Break it. Destroy it."
For Jewish Voters, Congressman Photoshops In His Jewish Mother
Rep. Brad Sherman, in a fierce fight for re-election in his Los Angeles district, got caught photoshopping his mother into some versions of a mailing. A source provided BuzzFeed the extended version of the mom-added mailing, which offers a likely explanation: It was part of a package aimed at Jewish voters.
October 23rd Is The Worst Birthday
I am so sorry but there's nothing that can be done to save you. On the up side, April 23rd is the best birthday.
Hayden Panettiere's Devilish Red Dress And Other Links
Sexy, cute or kitschy? Plus Charlize Theron's childhood was kind of traumatic and there are good reasons why some islands are still uninhabited.
Mitt Romney Stands By What He Said... Whatever It Was
In a press conference in Jacksonville Romney said of his comments to Sean Hannity on Obama's former pastor Jeremiah Wright in February: "I stand by what I said — whatever it was."
Is Google Buying 4chan?
No. Also: hahahahhahaa.
Andrew Garfield And Emma Stone Sing About Spider-Man In German
Cute couple or cutest couple?
Americans Don't Know Anything About Romney's Religion — Yet
But a new study suggests that what they learn about Mormonism could sway their vote. It also explains why people are so curious.
Can A Graph Of A News Article's Words Tell You More Than Reading It?
A new site that can graph the sentiment of news stories based on data analysis. How much can we learn from the numbers behind the words?
Surreal Fiery Flower Photography
Surprisingly emotional pictures. Chinese artist Jiang Zhi Love Letters gallery speaks volumes about how love can consume.
"Firefly" And "Prometheus" Are The Same Universe
This leads to all sorts of continuity questions. Great Easter Egg catch, Blastr!
Menstruation Photography Shouldn't Be Shocking
Vice magazine published a gallery of photos of women menstruating through their clothes. Well, so what?
MBA Students Confuse "Fun" With "Pun"
At Columbia's graduation ceremony, MBA students had a very puny message. Because who knows fun better than business students?
Should You Buy Facebook Stock?
BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti sits down with himself for a hard-hitting self-interview on the future of Facebook.
Black Metrosexual Abe Lincoln Being Awesome
A Super PAC's scheme to depict Barack Obama as a "black, metrosexual Abe Lincoln" in a GOP ad campaign was discovered by the New York Times today. Here's a Photoshop rendering of how literally cool Metro Abe would look.
Wright Adman: New Attack Won't Work
In 2008, Rick Wilson made the slashing, late ad attacking Obama with Jeremiah Wright's sermons. He says he wishes he had Twitter back then — but he doesn't believe planned Wright ads can work in 2012.
University Of Chicago Deflects Questions About Alleged Wright Pay-Off
A spokeswoman for the hospital, which employs Obama confidant Eric Whitaker, reached out to Klein's publicist but won't answer questions or connect a reporter with the physician. Wright alleged that Whitaker offered him money to stay silent in 2008.
Twitter Wants To Become The Anti-Facebook
And what better way to position yourself opposite the Great Blue Invader than to go all-in on privacy?
South Carolina Republicans Demand Firing For "Sikh Jesus" Jibe
A top Democrat made the ethnic remark on Twitter last night of Gov. Nikki Haley. The remark "has brought shame on our state and offended honorable South Carolinians," writes the GOP Chairman.
Moose Casually Strolls Through A Russian Town
No one even cares. This is definitely one of those "only in Russia" things.
The @CoryBooker Guide To Twitter
The social media mayor explains the strategy behind his hyperactive Twitter feed. He regrets just one tweet, and he can't think of another politician who gets it.
Awesome Stock Photo Of The Week
Just a badass boy with a Super Soaker...
7 Times In 2008 Obama Promised To Create 7 Million New Jobs
President Obama often comes under attacks from Republicans for his failure to deliver on promises of new jobs that he made as a candidate in 2008. Democrats blame the economic crisis for reaching further than previously envisioned. In these seven videos from 2008 the President promises that he will created seven million new jobs in green energy and construction.
7 Under-The-Hood Technologies That Are Transforming Politics
Politics spends a lot of time talking about itself on Twitter. But some of these less public services may have just as much impact.
Here's What The Controversial New Attack On Obama Might Look Like
A conservative billionaire is considering spending $10 million on a slashing ad campaign tying Barack Obama to Rev. Jeremiah Wright and depicting him as a "metrosexual, black Abe Lincoln. An obscure GOP group actually tried something like this at the end of the 2008 campaign, spending more than $7 million on this ad.
South Carolina Democrat Labels Haley "Sikh Jesus"
The political director of the South Carolina Senate Democratic Caucus takes an ethnically-charged jab at Governor Nikki Haley. "Bigotry abounds," says her spokesman.
Document: Liberal Groups Plan Strategy For Health Care Defeat, Victory
A memo obtained by BuzzFeed details the strategy — and the worry. "The final messaging will be either celebratory or agitational in tone depending on the result," Van Vranken writes.
