Archive
September 20, 2012
22 Things You're Doing Wrong
It's okay. These little tricks will help you become the highly advanced human you've always dreamed of being.
7 DIY Beauty Treatments Made With Booze
If for some reason you don't end up finishing your Champagne, margarita, or vodka, you can use it for skin treatments and nail art. I haven't tried any of these personally but people on the internet vouch for them.
When Mitt Romney Said You Couldn't Change Washington From The Inside
A major theme of his 2008 campaign.
Sarah Silverman's Profane New PSA
Sarah Silverman tries again to mobilize elderly Jews and other minorities she says will be "fucked in the ass" by new voter ID requirements.
R.I.P. Animated Twitter Avatars
They're either the scourge of Twitter or its best feature, depending on who you ask. Now they appear to be getting phased out.
The Incredibly Dumb Political Spending Of 2012
Lost causes, mixed messages, and random states. At least the consultants are getting paid.
Romney Slams Obama For Saying He Can't Change Washington From Inside
Within an hour of Obama's remarks, the president's words makes it into his opponent's stump speech. "His slogan was 'Yes we can,' his slogan now is, 'No I can't.'"
"Game Of Thrones" Season 2 SFX Revealed
HBO has better quality CGI than half the stuff in theaters. In what now appears to be an annual tradition, GoT pulls back to the curtain to show us how it's made.
6 Romantic Comedies Starring Mitt Romney
Thank you, internet.
Cameron Diaz's Light Pink Onesie: Fab Or Drab?
I can't decide if it's awful or if it's just suffering because it's directly next to a flawless-looking Gwyenth Paltrow.
This Iconic Photo Was A PR Stunt And Other Links
Rockefeller Center wanted to showcase their new project in a human way. Plus, interchangeable celebrities and one Florida high school has lost their mind about football uniforms.
Mocking Lined Up Apple Addicts Is Red Hot
Samsung does it again in their latest perfectly-timed ad. But they're not the only advertiser trying to springboard off of the world's leading company.
President Obama Says Not Getting Immgration Reform Passed Was His "Biggest Failure"
At a forum hosted by Univision, the President said not getting a immigration reform plan past through Congress was his "biggest failure." The President added it was not because of lack of trying.
Facebook Tries To Fix Accidental Sharing
A nice new way to control the flow of updates from within individual Facebook apps. What I really want, though, is a total reset button. It would shut down sharing entirely, and prompt me each time an app wants to post something. It would be a great way to rebuild my privacy settings from scratch without having to nuke my whole profile.
Barack Obama Dodges Explaining Why The U.S. Consulate In Libya Wasn't Better Protected
The President said Libyan protestors used an anti-Muslim film as an excuse to attack the U.S. consulate in Libya, but avoided explaining why the consulate wasn't better protected on the anniversary of 9/11.
12 Tea Partiers On The Edge
Freshmen who rode the Tea Party wave find themselves in the awkward position of being incumbents. These are the most likely to be one-termers.
Obama Grilled About Immigration On Univision
"I want you to acknowledge you did not keep your promise," says Univision's Jorge Ramos.
Why Can't Technology Find My Lost Cat?
Earlier this week, I came home to find my two kittens gone. I lost my shit. And I found out that it's hard to track pets even in a world of GPS and microchips.
An Ode To The Number 47
Following a look at Mitt Romney's comments on the 47% of Americans who don't pay taxes, a pattern emerges.
iOS 6 Maps Were Imagined By Dali
It's the only logical explanation. Unless....iOS 6, are you drunk?
Democratic Senate Candidate: I Would Be Open To Taxing The 47%
At a debate today at the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Democratic Senate candidate Tim Kaine said he would be open to taxing the 47% of Americans who don't pay federal income tax.
iOS 6 Maps Aren't Just Bad, They're Dangerous
3D maps and turn-by-turn navigation are nice, but Apple's new maps app has grave problems.
Marco Rubio Stars In New Romney Medicare, But Previously Said The Program "Weakened Us As A People"
A new ad released by the Romney campaign features Marco Rubio talking directly to voters about possible changes in Medicare making the pitch for the Romney-Ryan plan. But in an August 2011 speech at the Reagan Presidential Library Rubio said that entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare "actually weakened us as a people.”
"Mitt Romney Sucks Pass It On" Has Almost 8 Million Notes On Tumblr
While Obama loses Hip Hop, it seems that the Republican nominee has lost Tumblr. Update: Nothing is what it seems on Tumblr.
Blind Cave Catfish Sees With "Skin Teeth"
Ecuadorian catfish used evolve! It's super creepy! And effective.
Here's What A Font For Dyslexic People Looks Like
It sort of looks like the Simpsons title font.
Rare Behind The Scenes "Jaws" Photos Tops The Morning Links
Don't mind me, just giving this shark a well needed exfoliation. Also, Larry David's "secret" project, and suddenly, mattresses!
Club For Growth President Warns Romney Hasn't Proven Conservative Bona Fides
“Our expectation is uncertainty,” Club President Chris Chocola says of Romney. A "pander" on China.
11 DIY Recipes For Your Favorite '90s Snacks
If you're angry that the most beloved nostalgic snack from your childhood no longer exists, all hope is not lost! Serve at your next Boy Meets World marathon party.
10 Campaign Ads With This Season's Favorite Prop: Cars
Politicians have found a new metaphor.
Romney Softens Immigration Rhetoric
"Self-Deportation" isn't as bad, he says, as it sounded. A general election concession.
U.S. Navy Wins "Talk Like A Pirate Day"
The U.S. Navy reminds everyone on "Talk Like A Pirate Day" they are patrolling the Gulf of Aden off the Somali coast for pirates.
