Archive
February 7, 2013
Twitter Bug Makes You Love Celebrities Whether You Want To Or Not
Go to Amanda Bynes' Twitter page and scroll down. Notice anything strange?
10 Celeb Tweets You Missed Today
M.C. Hammer is apparently going into medicine now, plus 9 more tweets from the celeb twitterverse!
Senator Makes Torture Joke At CIA Confirmation Hearing
A joke about waterboarding from Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) at John Brennan's confirmation hearing.
22 Instagrams From The Most Viral Party Of All Time
Not viral in the sense that everyone was sick — but in the sense that NO ONE could resist tweeting about this thing.
Energy Secretary Won't Confirm Or Deny He Woke Up Hungover Next To A Solar Panel
It happens to the best of us Secretary Chu.
Video: Code Pink Protesters Clear The Room At John Brennan Confirmation Hearing
Senate Intelligence Committee chairman Dianne Feinstein forced to call a recess when several Code Pink protesters interrupted Brennan's confirmation hearing for the CIA directorship. The room was cleared and Code Pink wasn't allowed back in.
This Is The Single Most Embarrassing Personnel Decision By A Member Of Congress In 2013
A bad tweet, and a swift removal from his job for Raul Labrador spokesman Phil Hardy. A seemingly minor offense.
Three Crazy Blind Dates With OkCupid's New App
Can the internet make blind dating any less painful?
Meet The Superstars Of The Sport You've Never Heard Of
These seven pro gamers might make eSports worth watching.
Lena Dunham Says She Actually Did Vote In The 2012 Election
"Hi Haters"- Lena Dunham
Are These Soldiers In Syria Dancing To Usher's "Yeah"?
A pretty bizarre break during the bloody civil war.
The Weird Coating That Could Save Your Next Smartphone
In 2009, the iPhone 3GS advertised an "oleophobic" screen to stop smudging. This is the next step.
LAPD Spree Killer's Supposed Full Manifesto Shows Support For Gun Control And President Obama
Police asked a Los Angeles Fox affiliate to remove the manifesto, originally reported to be that of alleged gunman Christopher Dorner, shortly after publishing. The request from police indicates media outlets have been distributing and reporting on a highly edited version of the manifesto.
Dave Franco Talks Playing H-O-R-S-E, Getting "Naked" With DeAndre Jordan
The younger Franco's latest Funny or Die video pits him against the 7-foot L.A. Clippers center. And a formidable dancer named Elke the Stallion.
Easy Bar Tricks That Will DEFINITELY Impress The Ladies
Definitely? Definitely.
Obama And The Drone Awakening
The release of Justice Department documents is an exercise in "CYA." "It's not clear that they have fully obeyed their own guidelines."
Chinese Hackers Targeted The Center For American Progress
The liberal institution joins the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.
Obama Throws Down The Gauntlet Over Defense Cuts
"If that’s an argument they want to have before the court of public opinion that is an argument I am more than willing to engage in," defiant president tells House Democrats meeting in Virginia. "It won't be smooth it won't be simple."
Arianna Huffington: It's Time For Women To "Help Redefine Success"
"There are far too many people who are burned out, and I think we women can change that."
Kids Write Heartbreaking And Sweet "Letters To Newtown"
A new project by Mother Jones and illustrator Ross MacDonald collects the consolation cards sent to Newtown after the shootings.
The Ultimate Supercut Of Senator Bob Menendez's Long Fight Against Caribbean Prostitution
The Senator from New Jersey is having a difficult week.
OB-GYN Posts About Patient's Still-Birth On Facebook
Dr. Amy Dunbar, OB-GYN for Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, is being reviewed by her employers for mentioning a patient's medical history on Facebook.
"Super Mario Busters" Is The Mario/Ghostbusters Mash-Up You've Been Waiting For
Oh, you weren't waiting for a cartoon series to mash-up these childhood classics? After this, you will be.
South Korean Airforce Does Insanely Elaborate Parody Of "Les Miserables"
Les Militaribles adapts the Broadway musical for a military setting and it is glorious.
Stephen Colbert Endorses His Sister's Republican Opponents
After almost a month of not mentioning his sister's bid for Tim Scott's House seat in South Carolina, the Colbert Report host unleashes the "Colbert Bump."
Calvin & Hobbes Lovingly Inserted Into 13 Real World Backgrounds
With guest appearances by Spaceman Spiff and Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons. Created by Reddit user Nite4Awk.
29 Fun Food Crafts To Make For Someone You Love
Haters, just settle down, because Valentine's Day is the most fun.
Metta World Peace Needs A New (Chinese) Calendar
The man, the myth, the weirdo.
Ben Franklin Always Looks Like Somebody Just Stole His Parking Space
Poor Ben. Nobody respects him. Thanks to Merlin Mann for this astute observation.
Canadians Do Not Get The Super Bowl
Or at least Canadian newspaper The Winnipeg Sun doesn't.
Duke University Fraternity Suspended After Asian-Themed #RacistRager
After a week of campus uproar and demonstrations, Duke University's Kappa Sigma has been suspended by their parent organization.
The App That Watches The Police Has More Eyes Than Ever
The NYCLU's Stop and Frisk Watch app is coming to the iPhone after successfully documenting 200 stop-and-frisk incidents in NYC.
This Cat Apparently Does Not Enjoy Boxes
THE TABLES HAVE TURNED!
19 Celebrities With Inexplicable Food And Booze Brands
Sometimes famous people feel compelled to put their faces on things that we eat and drink. We may never be sure why.
Quiz! Valentine's Day Traditions: Fact Or Fiction?
Much like finding true love, this quiz is hard! But, also like true love, worth the effort.
Newtown Film's Backer Stands By The Project
Carole Dean, whose nonprofit sponsors films that "make a contribution to society," says she has no reservations about helping fund the so-called "Newtown film," Illness.
Play This Game, Lose Your Mind
Where we're going, we don't need geometry anymore.
LAPD Launch Manhunt For Ex-Cop Suspected In Shooting Of 3 Cops And Double Homicide
A manhunt is underway for ex-cop Christopher Dorner after three officers were shot this morning.
New Tennessee Bill Would Require Ultrasound Before Abortion
The Republican lawmaker behind the legislation is being accused of using it to bolster his Congressional bid against an incumbent, who reportedly pressured his mistress to get an abortion.
Mortar Attack On Demostrators In Syria
A graphic video posted on YouTube purports to show an attack on a group of protesters in Syria on Wednesday, Feb. 6. The UN believes as many as 60,000 individuals have been killed in Syria since March 2011.
Would You Sleep Inside A Beer Barrel?
The answer should be "yes."
10 Things We Want To See In A Han Solo Star Wars Movie
The origin story of the galaxy's favorite scoundrel could be in the works. So long as his Wookiee mother and Rebel girlfriend are involved, we're totally on board.
Joe Biden Gets Emotional Discussing Gun Control
The Vice President got emotional delivering a speech on the Obama Administration's push for gun control measures at the House Democratic retreat.
Report: Despite Campaign Video, Lena Dunham Didn't Vote
A local politics blog says Dunham is registered to vote in Brooklyn but didn't in 2012. (Updated)
Bush Nominees Weren't Pressed On Foreign Cash
A new — and unfair — standard for Chuck Hagel, his defenders argue. The would-be Defense Secretary's confirmation is delayed.
Ties To Failed Bank Previously Dogged Obama's Likely Commerce Choice
President Obama's likely pick for Commerce Secretary is billionaire Penny Pritzker, but she has ties to the financial crisis. Does it matter anymore?
How Different Guns Kill Black, White, And Hispanic Americans Unequally
FBI data show striking contrasts between the race of victims of handgun, shotgun and rifle murders. A BuzzFeed original analysis.
These "Community" Pogs Aren't Real, But They Should Be
It's about time for a pog resurgence, isn't it?
