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Politics Buzz The snark is a sign of how far the Texas governor's stock has fallen since he entered the race last summer. But the move will still boost Newt.
TV Buzz I didn't know there was an emoticon for privacy! During a discussion on MSNBC today about a new book detailing Michelle Obama's tensions with White House staffers, noted nepotism beneficiary Meghan McCain spoke out against the tell-all, arguing the Obamas deserve “some small emoticon of privacy.” This is when I'd note McCain clearly meant to say “a modicum” instead of “emoticon” and probably just got tongue-tied so let's all give her the benefit of the doubt and oh my god why are you all so cynical, you know, if not for the fact that she repeated the mistake five seconds later. So instead, I'll just :(.
Food Buzz Looks like the Boston Herald is at Threat Level Maple. (via mediaite.com)
Politics Buzz Nor when you vote. Oops. Here's Rick Perry hoping that a room full of college students in New Hampshire turn 21 by November 12th. For the record, you only have to be 18 to vote and the elections in 2012 are on November 6th. Someone please take his campaign behind the barn and put it out of its misery.
Politics Buzz Herman Cain's Libya brain fart provides another hit of gaffe-crack for The Daily Show.
Politics Buzz You might be surprised by the stuff that is occupying Herman Cain's mind instead of a solid grasp of U.S. foreign policy.
TV Buzz “Saturday Night Live” tries very hard to make Rick Perry's debate gaffe funnier than it was in real life, but some things just aren't possible.
Tech Buzz When discussing bug fixes in the new version of Yelp for iPhone, they um…can't remember the…um…third bug that got fixed.
Politics Buzz Oops. Intrade is the online prediction market that follows everything from stocks to box office openings to presidential candidate prospects (it's basically online gambling). Here's a snapshot of Rick Perry's standing immediately after his debate meltdown.
Politics Buzz Rick Perry at the GOP debate can't remember his own talking points when coming up with the third department of government he would eliminate. “Oops.”—Former Presidential Candidate Rick Perry
The intern in charge of CNN's chyron won't be showing up for work tomorrow. Spelling goofs aside, this whole Sandusky story is way more sad than funny.
A backup camera might be a worthy investment for this unfortunate driver. Must've been a Toyota.
“Honey, of course I knew what it was when I picked it. I love this type of show too. We're perfect for each other.” (via imgur.com)
Somewhere down in Mexico, a woman loses control of her car and destroys a convenience store. When you need a slushie, you need a goddamn slushie. Everyone can identify with this.
A real-life occurrence of Godwin's law. As you'd expect, it is much more awkward and horrifying.
Culture Buzz Oops! Whoever edited this “America's Got Talent” promotional ad forgot to clear their cache. Something tells me that they were looking for a different kind of talent. (via tease.thedailywh.at)
I hope that's not a campaign pledge Rick Santorum's really going to followup on.
Culture Buzz 10 June was the Duke of Edinburgh's ninetieth birthday, and Asylum took the time to prepare a list of his top ten verbal gaffes. This is one of the more uncomfortable lists I've made. (via asylum.co.uk)
Oh, that inscrutable Mr Pigums. (via burnred.co.uk)
Kevin Smith has a new reality series on AMC called “Comic Book Men.”…
And you thought these reactions were bad. A million face palms is not…
