Wikipedia Names Your Band

We’re bringing back this classic game for another round. Here is how to produce your first record in 4 easy steps.

Lili Salzberg a week ago 63 responses

According To Wikipedia, Ezra Klein Is MSNBC’s New Weekend Host

UPDATE: Wikipedia was, in fact, wrong - Steve Kornacki will be replacing Chris Hayes. Ezra Klein’s Wikipedia page has been updated to indicate that he is the “future host of Up on MSNBC weekend morning’s [sic] after Chris Hayes moves to weeknights.” Seems legit.

Ellie Hall 2 months ago 2 responses

59 Wikipedia Articles You’ll Never Get To Read

There’s an entire page on Wikipedia full of articles that were deleted because they had “freaky titles” and it’s pure magic. Thing is, now I really want to know about notable people who have been stung by jellyfish.

Tanner Ringerud 2 months ago 41 responses

Most Read Wikipedia Articles From Around The World In 2012

There is a serious lack of cats and porn in this post. Available in 40 languages, Wikipedia searches can highlight culture divides.

Donna Dickens 4 months ago 114 responses

The Sublime Beauty Of Wikipedia GIFs

A new site randomly extracts moving images from Wikipedia’s articles. Forget Tumblr, this is real net art.

John Herrman 5 months ago 48 responses

Wikipedia Has The Best Review Of Any Album Ever

Watch out Pitchfork, Wikipedia is coming for you.

Jack Moore 6 months ago 8 responses

Wikipedia Doesn’t Care About Teen Pregnancy

Somebody trolled the page description for “Teenage Pregnancy.” Classy.

Alanna Okun 7 months ago 7 responses

Members Of Congress Respond To Allegations They Edited Their Wikipedia Pages

“We wanted to make sure it was accurate,” says Rep. Smith. “Rep. Candice Miller does not look at Wikipedia,” an aide says.

Andrew Kaczynski 10 months ago 3 responses

11 Awkward Edits By Senate Staffers To Wikipedia

A search through the Senate IP address on Wikipedia shows which pages have been edited by Senate staff. The amateur Wikipedians who work for members of the Senate were a little more reserved than their House counterparts.

Andrew Kaczynski 10 months ago 17 responses

Sticky Wikis?

BuzzFeed’s Andrew Kaczynski joins Michael Smerconish on MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews to talk about his report out’ing embarrassing Congressional Wikipedia edits. Also, Ron Reagan!

Ashley McCollum 10 months ago respond

The 11 Strangest Edits By Congressional Staff To Wikipedia

The Wikpedians using the House of Representatives’ IP address weren’t just buffing their employers’ reputations. The best thing Congress has done in years.

Andrew Kaczynski 10 months ago 46 responses

What’s The Last Wikipedia Page You Visited?

Search your history and post yours in the comments. No shame!

Summer Anne Burton 11 months ago 6 responses

Three Years In The Life Of A Wikipedia Article

Pull the slider from left to right to speed through years of painful textual surgery.

John Herrman a year ago respond

The Gross Searches Leading People To Our Wiki Child Porn Piece

We published a mini-expose of Wikipedia’s child porn problem. What kind of search terms brought people to that piece?

Matt Buchanan a year ago 47 responses

Wikipedia’s Kiddie Porn Problem

Wikipedia’s self-policing isn’t working.

Jack Stuef a year ago 29 responses

@Herpderpedia Is A Front Row Seat To Wikipedia #SOPA Confusion on geekosystem.com ›

Whoever came up with this Twitter account is golden. Despite its prevalence online, it appears many people have no idea what’s going on today. Pop some corn and get ready for some schadenfreude.

geekosystem.com a year ago respond

25 People Who Thought SOPA Was About Soap

Internet blackouts fade. Dumb is forever. (Also: “Sopa” is Spanish for “soup”—not “soap.”)

Matt Cherette a year ago 135 responses

Your Wikipedia SOPA Survival Kit

Everything you wanted to look up today, in one convenient video. You’re welcome, kids.

Donna Dickens a year ago 55 responses

25 Angry Kids Who Can’t Do Their Homework Because Of The Wikipedia Blackout

Now that people are discoveirng Wikipedia’s 24-hour anti-SOPA/PIPA blackout, Twitter is full of students who are frustrated at the disappearance of their favorite homework helper. Read More ›

Jack Moore a year ago 225 responses

Rewriting Wikipedia Entries In The Passive Voice Makes Them Way Better

Did you know? A fun new way to troll Wikipedia! Tonight, my friend Frank sent me a link to the Wikipedia entry for RHOBH star Kim Richards, which he’d just rewritten entirely in the passive voice, making it nearly unreadable and, at the same time, infinitely better. Don’t believe me? Check out the screenshot below (or visit the page itself while you still can).

Matt Cherette a year ago 64 responses

Creepy Wikipedia Plea Lady

She’s always watching.

Matt Stopera a year ago 67 responses

Popular Websites As Magazines

Finally, websites you can take into the bathroom. View List ›

dontjudgefudge a year ago 148 responses

Languages Of Wikipedia on visual.ly ›

What languages do we read Wikipedia in? Data specialists collected information on six of the main languages used on Wikipedia (out of 282) and their dispersion rate.

visual.ly a year ago respond

Jon Hamm Has The Best Nicknames

If only this was true. (via badtvblog.com) View Image ›

Dorsey Shaw a year ago 29 responses

Marc Maron Fact-Checks His Wikipedia Page

WBEZ has a recurring segment where they have stars break down their Wikipedia pages. This week brings Marc Maron out of the Cat Ranch, and again describes his awkward Lorne Michaels encounter. It’s great. (via huffingtonpost.com) Watch Video ›

Jack Moore a year ago 4 responses

The 100 Longest Entries On Wikipedia

I guarantee you won’t predict most of these. If you’re bored with summer already, just go ahead and look up every article on this list. (via en.wikipedia.org) View List ›

Josh Fjelstad a year ago 127 responses

Aha Moments = Twitter + Wikipedia

The folks over at BetterExplained have created what they feel is a better way to share your insights. The goal of Aha Moments is to make a Twitter/Wikipedia mashup of quick thoughts that assist in understanding an idea. Why don’t you help by sharing your own Aha Moment? (Via) View List ›

Jed Oliver a year ago 23 responses

Wikipedia Wants To Be A UN World Heritage Site

Someone is an impetuous 10-year-old. View List ›

Jed Oliver a year ago 46 responses

The Problem With Wikipedia

Replace “Wikipedia” with “BuzzFeed” and the outcome is identical. View Image ›

Cates Holderness 2 years ago 58 responses