BuzzFeed - Zach Frechette

The True Story of How MLK Kept Uhura On Star Trek

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:15:43 -0500

Apparently we have Dr. King to thank for Nichelle Nichols staying with Star Trek after the first season. One of his most underrated achievements.

What Is Sean Connery Saying?

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:50:23 -0500

Car keys, carcass, khakis, or the capital of Venezuela? You decide!

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Saddest Birthday Candle Ever

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:35:40 -0500

Listen to this creepy and somewhat pathetic rendition of “Happy Birthday” by a dying electronic candle. Who knew machines could be so sad?

117 Items On A Lego Brick

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:45:07 -0500

Watch a time-lapse video of artist Walter Wick balancing 117 toys on a single Lego block. Then watch in glorious slow motion as he “unbuilds” it.

That's A Dealbreaker

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:40:36 -0500

This Tumblr outlines some of the many behaviors that are—as Liz Lemon would say in the parlance of our times—“dealbreakers” (i.e. reasons not to date someone). Entries include: You Don't Like Prince, You Won't Kiss Me After Oral, You Sell Weed, and You Add “(Sp?)” After Misspelled Words.

Models Are Smart

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:49:31 -0500

A Tumblr devoted to the underrated intelligence of the minds behind the pretty faces that sell us things. Here is one explaining how Shazam works.

Lost in Emoticons

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:53:58 -0400

Online conversations between a mother and her daughter. The mother is from China. The daughter was born in America. The language barrier gets wider by the day. Thank god for emoticons.

Microsoft Wants You to Throw a Windows 7 Party

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:48:28 -0400

I'm still having a hard time believing that this isn't a joke, but watch this extremely unlikely group of friends explain some pro tips for hosting a Windows 7 launch party. Because, you know, that was the thing holding you back from throwing such a party.

8-Bit Tribute to Miles Davis

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:28:57 -0400

This is what Miles Davis's seminal album, Kind of Blue , sounds like when played through your Nintendo.

The Girls of eBay

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:39:47 -0400

A collection of the lovely ladies modeling clothing for sale on eBay.

The Extravagant World of Child Beauty Pageants

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:07:34 -0400

Susan Anderson photographs the young participants of America's child beauty pageants, in all their ghastly splendor.

You Suck At Craigslist

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:59:40 -0400

A collection of truly moronic Craigslist postings. This image, for example, was accompanied by the following text: “Not sure what these are, they are too heavy to float, but they look like surf boards. They have legs under them like a very tall table. I think they are some sort of surf training tool. If you would like one or both of them, please let me know if you would like them.”

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Palin's Resignation Speech, Edited

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:24:08 -0400

Some ruthless Vanity Fair editors took red (and blue, and green) pens to a transcript of Sarah Palin's dreadful resignation speech earlier this month. Pay special attention to the green markings, those are her factual mistakes.

Drunk People in Yoga Positions

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:04:34 -0400

A blog showing drunk or passed out people who have accidentally found themselves in yoga poses.

Best Twitter Feed Ever: Party Boys

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:22:19 -0400

These guys really know how to have a great time. To wit: “Woke up to insane didgeridoo in the tent. Whatever, guess I'll go on this koala hunt after all.”

Michael Jackson in Full Battle Regalia

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:45:20 -0400

This forgotten video, released as a “trailer” for his HIStory album (it played before movies in theaters), is a perfectly over-the-top Jacksonian take on… himself. Watch for the Soviet-era military imagery and a giant statue of the King of Pop in what appears to be the Vatican.

Twitter: Did Not Impact Iran in 1979

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:40:30 -0400

How and to what extent the use of Twitter has helped foment the latest protests in Iran is a question of much debate. Luckily, Iran has had another revolution in recent years which allows us to compare Twitter’s effects on attempts to oust the country’s government.

How to Read "Infinite Jest" in a Summer

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:57:39 -0400

If you're not in a college English class, you're probably never going to read David Foster Wallace's intimidating—but by all accounts brilliant—1,000+ page tome. That's why a group of tragically hip bibliophiles has formed an international reading/support group with the goal of finishing “Infinite Jest” over the course of this summer. It starts on June 21st and ends on September 22nd. I'll do the math for you: 75 pages a week. Not bad! Maybe you'll get around to reading “Ulysses” next summer.