Politics Buzz It's the pro-Romney viral email the campaign wants you to see— and a genuinely moving true story.
Culture Buzz It's cool that these dudes flew human-shaped RC planes around the city and all, but can you imagine how you might react if you actually saw human bodies flying through the air on, say, your walk home from work?
TV Buzz XOXO, Gossip Mayor. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg joined the cast of “Gossip GIrl” on set today and presented them with a proclamation declaring it “Gossip Girl Day” in the Big Apple. He looked thrilled to be there! No, seriously. (via
Sports Buzz President Obama's trip to New York this week was beneficial for him in the new sneaker department. Can't wait to see Obama sporting these on the White House hardwood.
Culture Buzz “I don’t do Brooklyn.” Yes, the “Shit People Say” video meme is past its prime. And yes, many of the more recent versions were lackluster. That said, this one—written by and starring Eliot Glazer along with his sister, Ilana—is pretty much pitch-perfect.
Movie Buzz “How’s your driving record? Clean?” ”It’s clean, real clean. Like my conscience.” (Via )
Movie Buzz Girl Walk//All Day is a crazy amazing feature-length dance music video set to Girl Talk's latest album All Day. Put on your comfy pants and clear some space, because it is hard to sit still while watching these kids dance it out.
Culture Buzz 30 Rock was decked with yuletide awe last night.
Culture Buzz Marriage, in many ways, is like a marathon. Unless you're Kim Kardashian. Then it's a sprint. Mary and Raymond Donaldson, who met while running marathons, tied the knot yesterday as they ran through New York. Hopefully the groom's bloody nipples won't cost him the deposit on his tux.
New York resident Andrew Clay shot footage of what was going on around him and edited it to create this beautiful video. You can download the song for free here. Any places you recognize?
Culture Buzz Very clever. What a great idea. (via tumblr.com)
Culture Buzz 18.5, maybe 19 flat? Regardless, isn't this something no human is supposed to be capable of ingesting?
Celebrity Buzz Plus some other people. But mostly Scarlett Johansson. These are from the New York set over Labor Day weekend. Is it just me, or does Captain America look deflated? (via superherohype.com)
Culture Buzz Is the poncho to protect the seat from her, or vice versa? This is Zoe West, a nude model who was being painted by artist Andy Golub. She could have evaded authorities had she only hid in front of a lava lamp.
Science Buzz The NYC local who spotted these dick-shaped mushrooms after Irene hit says there are hundreds growing in an Alphabet City park and the Village Voice blog thinks they might be magic.
Culture Buzz Oh, New York. Thank God it wasn't that bad for us. We clearly need people from Florida to teach us a thing or two.
These people are way more irritating than those subway party kids could ever hope to be. (via animalnewyork.com)
Culture Buzz BE AFRAID. Here are 10 facts about hurricanes that have hit New York City and New England. Prepare for the worst, people!
Watch Ryan Gosling break up two guys fighting over a painting near St. Marks Place in New York City. Is there anything this man can not do?! Can be he be any more dreamy?! No.
Ever wonder what New York City really looked like during the Mad Men era? SPOILER: It looked pretty damn cool. (via theatlantic.com)