Culture Buzz Remember all those totally genuine chain e-mails that would flood your inbox back in the early 2000’s? Yeah, you know the ones that showed you just how much everyone on your forwarding list thought you were their BFF, sexy or about to die from a ghost who will haunt your computer if you don’t send it to 30 people at 11:11.
Culture Buzz It seems as though Email Master Al Franken isn't alone. The Obamas also do some mighty fine emailing, and these subject lines are definitely worthy of high praise. I'm just wondering, Obamas, when's dinner?
Politics Buzz The state of Alaska released 24,199 pages worth of Sarah Palin's e-mails from when she was governor, fulfilling press inquiries dating back to 2008 in one massive document dump. Media outlets are slowly poring over the documents to better get a glimpse of her half-term in office, including a live blog of revelations at The Atlantic.
Don't you just love getting those spam emails from your mom? Throughout the year she sends you pictures of old lolcats, warnings about the dangers of acai berry, and inspirational quotes with sparkly gifs! So for mother's day, why don't you return the favor?
Culture Buzz Remember when being a published author meant being able to write well, and working hard on a novel? Those days are long gone. Here are 10 blogs that now have published books, some available in book stores.
Style Buzz Here's a T-shirt that shows you how much unread e-mail you have, so you can keep track of your inbox and attract potential sexual partners at the same time.
Neighbor looks up another neighbor in the Email directory to complain about his ugly snow shovel being left out. I can just hear the complainers voice, I bet it sounds like like Bill Lumbergh from “Office Space”.
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David Thorne (of Spider Drawing fame) is back with another absurdly passive aggressive email exchange.
Finally, an honest forwarded email. Handy to keep on file for the next time your mom hits you with an email chain.
Politics Buzz The Obama administration is asking prospective high-ranking hires to disclose any “electronic communication…that could be a possible source of embarrassment.” It feels creepy and slightly invasive until you remember Mark Foley. And then it makes sense.
Shortly after screenshots of Sarah Palin’s emails were released online, Obama’s Gmail inbox was leaked by The Onion. The Google Ad from monster.com is a subtle but hilarious touch to this obvious joke.