Archive
June 15, 2012
Accidentally Dirty Mother's Day Card And Other Weekend Links
Yeah yeah yeah, tomorrow is Father's Day but this was too Freudian to pass up. Plus if we ask enough times maybe Pixar will make a Marvel movie and scientists just made a new discovery on the moon of Titan.
Ralph Reed: Forget The Birthers
"Allow me to....disabuse you of the notion that there is something about Jeremiah Wright or Bill Ayers or his personal life that's going to win this election," Reed says. "It's not going to happen."
The Netflix Movies You Should See Instead Of "Rock Of Ages"
You could watch Tom Cruise flounce about as a fake rock and roll star in Rock of Ages this week. Or you could watch some real rockers roll through circumstances that would send him home weeping.
Romney: Some Illegal Immigrants Can Stay
After Obama changes his immigration policy, the Republican expresses support for a version of the Dream Act, which many on the right consider "amnesty." "I happen to agree with Marco Rubio."
Sea Reveals More Terrifying Specimens And Other Links
Can we all just agree it will NEVER be safe to think it's safe to go back in the water? Also, please do not try to immortalize yourself in disturbing ways and all history lessons should be taught with cake.
Get Ready To Talk About The "Slow Web"
"Timely not real-time. Rhythm not random. Moderation not excess. Knowledge not information." The idea is fuzzy and the Slow Food comparison is a little strained, but there's definitely something to this. Everybody's looking for a way to condense, skim or filter the best of the frantic, almost-real-time internet, and nobody's cracked it yet.
Man Calls 911 To Complain About His Sandwich Order
This may be a new low in terms of abusing emergency services.
32 Reasons Mitt Romney Strategist Stu Stevens Is The Most Interesting Man In The World
Is that the guy from the beer ad?
Obama Gets Heckled In Rose Garden
In the middle of his address on immigration reform, a reporter from the Daily Caller began shouting questions at President Obama. And the president responded with a flash of anger. The reporter has been identified as Neil Munro, and he's probably not invited back to any White House functions.
Rare 13 Minute Interview With Barack Obama From 1993
This interview with then community organizer Barack Obama, which first aired in the 2009 documentary "Becoming Barack," offers insight into President Obama early time in Chicago. The interview focuses on his work with project vote, his book which he is working on, and his possible future political career.
14 Classy GIFs
It's not just reaction shots and silly cats. Mostly but not all. Some GIFS just want to show you subtle movement or grand vistas.
With Bluegrass And Haystacks, Romney Appeals To Small-Town America
Praises little league and PTAs in a bid to raise enthusiasm in the rural areas he lost in the primaries.
Now That's How You Correct A News Story
Looks like someone got a terrifying letter from a lawyer. *Lifts gown* CLARIFICATION: ACTUALLY DOES NOT *LIFT GOWN*
War Correspondent Gina Chon Defends Herself: "I've Never Felt So Vulnerable"
In an heartfelt email to friends, former Wall Street Journal reporter Gina Chon defends herself, and her husband, Brett McGurk, after their private emails leak. McGurk is the nominee to be next ambassador to Iraq.
Obama Campaign Manager Behind Anti-Gay Ad
A new profile says Obama chief Jim Messina was behind a gay-baiting political ad in 2002. "I'll never forget when he showed me that ad," says Senator Max Baucus.
The Facebook Social Reader "Comeback"
After a storm of bad PR and a muffling "Trending Stories" redesign, social readers took a serious hit. This week they're surging, but don't call it a comeback.
The Chris Hayes "Lean Forward" Remix
He's a loner, Dottie. A rebel.
If Shakespeare Penned The "Hokey-Pokey"
Verily yon satire is a fair frolic of word-smithing. Everything sounds better in Early Modern English.
Friess Says He'll Donate To Romney SuperPAC "Undercover"
Says he's not going to give directly to Restore Our Future, taking advantage of new rules that allow secret giving. Won't say how much money he's already given or plans to give.
Foster Friess' Favorite Polish Joke
In case you were wondering.
Bacon Sundae Battle 2012: BuzzFeed Vs. CollegeHumor
The Burger King bacon sundae wasn't available for purchase 24 hours before we bought a whole load of sundaes and staged an eating contest. Here's a devastating animated GIF recap of what went down.
MoveOn Comes Out Against Barron
Revolutionary Pan-Africanism is too far left even for the left. "The kind of thing we’ve come to expect from the most offensive tea partier."
Former Chicago Bulls Announcer Performs Wedding Intro
This is the stuff dreams are made of.
Romney Strategist: We're Campaigning On Obama's "Turf"
Kicking off a five-day bus tour, the campaign shows some bravado. But can Romney win over rural America?
Obama Aide Picks Up Paychecks From Finance Industry For Speeches
Gibbs, Axelrod on the lucrative speaking circuit, with clients including Romney-backing Skybridge. Gibbs paid to debate, defend the Administration, he says.
"Damsels" Turns Fairy Tale Fiction On Its Head
Damsels they are, distress not so much. Dynamite Entertainment hops on the bandwagon to modernize and flesh out classic Grimm tales.
