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December 12, 2012
One-A-Day Gift Guide: Understanding The Internet
Two books that change how you see technology. The internet, from the bottom up and the top down.
Sarah Silverman PSA: "Be Bro-Choice"
Silverman asks "bros" to stand up for the women in their lives: "The way to a woman's heart is never through a vaginal ultrasound." Warning: typical Silverman-esque NSFW language ahead.
The 17 Most Ankle-Breaking Basketball Moves Of 2012
It was a landmark year for crossovers in the NBA.
Green Gift Guide: Easy Presents For Grumpy Locavores And Environmentalists
Ever since Superstorm Sandy invented global warming six weeks ago, many of us have become more concerned about the environment and the future of our planet. Should we do "Christmas as usual" this year, or should Hanukkah be changed to address the…
Philadelphia's Bigfoot Andrew Bynum Is Now Rehabbing In A Strip Club
Andrew Bynum takes his rehab seriously.
19 People Who Think The Mayan Apocalypse Is Today
Today is 12/12/12, nine days before the Mayan apocalypse on 12/21/12. It's an easy mistake.
The Most Perfect Home Alone/Notorious B.I.G. Remix
It's like Cookin' Soul did a mashup of my elementary and high school years.
"Having It All" Author: American Work Culture Must Change
"We have to find a way to value men and women who are privileging their private responsibilities as well as professional responsibilities," says Anne-Marie Slaughter. But none of this will be simple.
Let's Be Honest About "Lord Of The Rings"
Now starring Homeless Magneto. Screen Junkies return to lambast the second most sacred series in geek culture.
Michael Jordan Still Practices With The Bobcats
I guess now that he's finally drafted a good player, he's earned a little floor time.
The Drunken Clam - Drink - East Village
There won't be any talking dogs at the Drunken Clam unless you drink their entire barrel of wine, but you should still find the underground clam bar that may or may not realize it's referencing Family Guy, and lies beneath a tofu house, which itself…
Endangered Monkey Rescued By Monkey Expert And Other Links
Born in captivity, woolly monkey Bueno was abandoned by his mother and adopted by zoo keeper.
These 7 New Reality Shows Sound Completely Insane
Divas For Jesus and Shoe Whores.
Jeb Bush Spokesperson Tells Charlie Crist To Stop Misquoting Him (Update: Crist Responds)
"Charlie Crist will say anything to make himself look good, even if it’s not actually true." Update: "I think he is embarrassed about his quote now," Crist responds.
The 40 Most Insane Things That Happened In Florida In 2012
2012 was another stellar year for Florida. Let's take a look and remember the good times.
Lindsay Lohan's Probation Has Been Revoked
That story and more in today's CelebFeed Gossip Roundup!
Looking To Pay For Sex On OkCupid
Online dating can get lonely. But OkCupid isn't Craigslist.
British TV Star Suspected Of A Staggering 199 Sex Offenses
Detectives in the UK began an inquiry into late BBC star Jimmy Savile 10 weeks ago, since then 450 people have come forward with allegations.
Heisman Winner Johnny Football Sucks At Bowling
A sign of weakness ahead of the Aggies' bowl game?
Fake High School Mascot Fight Becomes Real High School Mascot Fight
The dangers of organized furry fights.
Everything Wrong With "The Amazing Spider-Man"
In less than two minutes. Even a beloved, or tolerated, reboot can commit movie-making sins.
15 Reasons To Let "The Mindy Project" Into Your Heart
Mindy Kaling's The Mindy Project is one of TV's sharpest, funniest, and warmest new comedies. If you haven't tuned in, here are several compelling reasons to give it a shot.
Jamie Foxx And Samuel L. Jackson Locked Lips
Or this is one of the most perfectly timed pictures ever.
Former Anti-narcotics Officer Tells Bill: ‘All Drugs Should Be Legal’
The War on Drugs is in the spotlight for Full Court Press with Neill Franklin, the executive eirector of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, or LEAP. Franklin is a police veteran with 33 years of experience in anti-narcotics task forces. He tells…
Russell Crowe Takes A Cigarette Break While On Top Of A Horse
It could have been for his role in the upcoming movie Winter's Tale, but it doesn't really look that way...
51 Seriously Adorable Gift Tag Ideas
You probably didn't even think it was possible to fit this much cuteness onto a tiny scrap of paper. Be sure to load up on ink cartridges because many of these are templates you just print onto card stock.
Our Long National TV Nightmare Is Coming To An End
On December 13th, obnoxiously loud commercials will become illegal. Here are 11 reasons why this is great, great news.
Fox News' Giant Middle Finger To MSNBC And CNN
Fox News has never been shy when it comes to boasting about their status as the reigning #1 cable-news network, but this web page from 2009 dedicated to taunting their competitors takes the cake. Updated.
17 Horrific Fad Diets Of Yore
People have done some really gross things to lose weight over the past two centuries. Please, don't eat tapeworms or baby food to fulfill your New Year's weight-loss resolution.
Kate Aurthur Joins BuzzFeed Radio To Talk About TV
Which of your favorite shows are getting canceled — and which will live on? Kate Aurthur has all the answers for you.
Google Builds A Porn Wall
For years, Google image searches for almost any term would turn up at least a few boobs. Today, Google made it much harder to find smut with its search engine. (The workaround, according to an official statement: be very, very specific.)
Jack Moore Explains The Origins Of @SeinfeldToday
BuzzFeed Radio's EXCLUSIVE (!!!!) interview with the creator of Modern Seinfeld — host of BuzzFeed Radio, Jack Moore.
Miley Cyrus Suffers Heartbreaking Loss On AmehKristine's Blog
Miley Cyrus is suffering from a broken heart. The 20-year-old singer and actress had to say good-bye to her beloved Yorkie, Lila who passed away this week. Miley, who considers her brood of dogs:Ziggy, Floyd, Happy, Mary Jane and Penny Lane family,… Lila's death
24 Reasons Brunch Is The Absolute Worst
When these things happen, it makes me want to remove my eyeballs with a grapefruit spoon.
Florence Welch Stops A Fight At A Concert In Scotland
"Excuse me, all of you, stop it."
Watch Part 1: Granholm Sounds Off On Michigan Right-to-work Bill
During Jennifer Granholm’s eight-year tenure as governor of Michigan, she made it her priority to balance the rights of workers and union members while she and then–newly elected President Barack Obama got the manufacturing sector back on track for…
Here's What We Know About The Oregon Mall Shooter And His Victims
Police identified Jacob Tyler Roberts, 22, as the masked gunman suspected of killing himself and two others Tuesday at Clackamas Town Center near Portland.
Here's What The Next BlackBerry Phones Are Going To Look Like
This is how RIM plans on getting people to switch back to BlackBerry. Uh-oh.
Nurse Left Suicide Note After Taking Kate Middleton Prank Call
Details continue to emerge about the suicide death of Jacintha Saldanha, the nurse who took the prank phone call from a pair of Australian DJs. Saldanha reportedly left a note before taking her own life.
Behold, The Absolute Very Worst Movies Of 2012
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Alex Cross and Battleship headline the worst movies of 2012.
The Small-Town European Producer Who Worked On "Game Of Thrones" And The Local "Gossip Girl"
"When an American production comes here, the attitude is to throw money at the problem until it goes away."
9 Fun Christmas Ads
Ads for everything from a church to porn blocker software to Marmite.
Movie Extra Photobombed The "Star Trek" Trailer
Well played, Smiling Sunglasses Man. Well played, indeed.
Barbara Walters Asks Chris Christie If He's Too Fat To Be President
"That's ridiculous, I mean, that's ridiculous," Christie said during a segment for Walters' Most Fascinating People special.
Taylor Charles Steak & Ice - Eat
Philly fans might outnumber Nats fans, but by next Summer they'll no longer outweigh them, thanks to Steak & Ice, a cheesesteak-ery from the Taylor boys. The house of melty, gooey goodness on H Street looks like, well... A street: graffiti, manhole…
Justin Bieber Hurled A Mini Water Bottle At A Photographer
And then it probably landed on the ground so he also littered.
Valve Faces A Tall Task In Trying To Take Over The Living Room
Of course, some of this is contingent upon developers ensuring their games play nicely with Big Picture mode. When I tried Big Picture mode out in September, certain games (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Braid, and others) offered a hassle-free…
Couples Worldwide Are Celebrating 12/12/12 With Mass Weddings
Most of us won't experience another repeating date in our lifetimes, making it a very memorable day to tie the knot.
Business Insider: Inside BuzzFeed: The Story Of How Jonah Peretti Built The Web's Most Beloved New Media Brand
December 11, 2012 – "Peretti's goal now is to create a great media company for the social age." -Business Insider
Freedom Tower At World Trade Center Gets First Piece Of Its Spire
The 18-piece spire completes the 104-story building. "A candle on top of a cake," the construction director told reporters.
Golf Course Adds A 26-Foot-Tall Roaring T-Rex Robot, Pisses Off Pro Tour
Meet Jeff, the giant dinosaur on the course at the Australian PGA Championship.
Five Businesses Who Say They Will Be Hurt By Taxes Going Up
Republicans warn that tax increases on the rich likely to take effect next year will hurt small business.The heads of some of America's mid-size franchise chains talked to BuzzFeed, about why tax increases, even, and sometimes especially on the top 2% of wage earners would be bad for their franchisees.
The 50 Worst Things On The Internet In 2012
We spent 2012 scouring the Internet for the worst possible things. This is it. Serious NSFW warning.
Seattle's Favorite Bearded Gay Couple Cleans Up Real Nice
Obsessed with these two. I'm kind of bummed they weren't at City Hall, but whatever, they looked awesome.
The Easiest Way To Cook A Delicious Christmas Ham
Ham is the easiest, see? Here are step-by-step instructions plus dishes to serve alongside.
Paul McCartney Is The New Singer Of Nirvana
At least for tonight, anyway. Foo Fighters singer Dave Grohl and bassist Krist Novoselic are teaming up with McCartney at tonight's 12.12.12 Concert in Manhattan for Hurricane Sandy Relief.
Professional Soccer Team Wins A Game In Front On ONE Fan
There's nothing quite like the roar of the crowd. And by crowd I mean Randy.
Five Glorious Minutes Of Baby Bulldog Prozac
This is probably what you needed to get you through the rest of the week.
Heartwarming Polar Bear Family Tops The Morning Links
Baby polar bears snuggle with their mama bear in the snow.
Awesome *NSYNC A Capella Medley
If you like *NSYNC (which how could you not?), then you will definitely like this a capella medley by the group Pentatonix. Enjoy.
8 Photos Of Animals Having Christmas At The Zoo
The London Zoo celebrated the holiday with stockings for monkeys and presents for all.
We Were Given Ikea Monkey, And The Internet Has Responded
Still not over MONKEA GATE 2012.
Two Clouded Leopard Cubs Arrive In San Diego
The critically-endangered species is being successfully bred in Nashville, and these two cuties arrived at the San Diego Zoo just in time for the holidays. What a gift.
Amanda Seyfried Admits To Drinking Before Every Talk Show Appearance
Can't say we blame her.
2012: The Year The Desktop App Died
We've seen the last of the great desktop apps. The end of one of computing's longest eras.
Watch The Teasers For Martin Short's "Saturday Night Live" Episode
The holiday episode airs this Saturday with musical guest Paul McCartney.
10 Disney Songs Sung In The Characters' Native Tongues
If Disney characters were real, they wouldn't be singing in English. Here are 10 classic songs as they were meant to be heard -- maybe.
How Frank Ocean Transcended The Hype
Channel Orange is the best R&B album of 2012, but Ocean's most impressive accomplishment is keeping total control of his image.
Why You Should Never Hire Models To Memorize Lines, Song Lyrics
Victoria's Secret model: "Is it 'fa la la... la la la?'"
The Price Of All Your Sexts: About $50 Million
Conceptually problematic and laden with troubling privacy flaws, SnapChat is rumored to be receiving $8m in VC funding. That would make it worth about $50m dollars.
One Of Miley Cyrus's Dogs Passed Away
Miley let her fans know on twitter about her dog Lila who died yesterday. It's never easy losing your best friend.
American Apparel Ad Banned In The U.K.
It was censored today because it "sexualised a child, as the model appeared to look under 16-years-old."
27 Suitcases And Accessories That Ease The Pain Of Traveling
Because going to the airport is infinitely better if you have a carry-on you're proud of. Also, learn how to repurpose your old luggage!
Ron Paul Will Charge $50,000 To Speak
The libertarian charges more than Mike Huckabee. Accepts fiat money.
Nick Offerman Reacts To His People Magazine Beefcake Spread
He was deemed "Sexiest Mustache" by the magazine and we have to agree.
Look How Excited Scott Disick Is To Be Touring The Everglades
To be fair, there are some family vacations that are unbearably boring. (This doesn't look like one of them.)
Nurse Jacintha Saldanha Left Suicide Note And 'Was Still Alive When Found Hanging In Her Flat'
Jacintha Saldanha, 46, was found alive at her London accommodation on Friday and was still conscious when police and paramedics arrived - but they couldn't save her, it was claimed today.
WATCH: Matt Damon Impersonates Bill Clinton On Jay Leno
In an appearance on Jay Leno's "Tonight Show," "Promised Land" star Matt Damon shows off the amazing Bill Clinton impression we never knew he had.
7 Cities Found Under The Sea
Atlantis may still be a myth, but ruins of other civilizations have been discovered in oceans around the world.
Watch Us Break Down The Phantom Pain Trailer With IGN
A trailer announcement for a new game called The Phantom Pain drew a lot of attention at last Friday's Video Game Awards. Suspiciously, it looks a lot like a Metal Gear game, but Konami isn't talking about it yet. Yesterday, IGN's Mitch Dyer and…
North Korea's Missile Launch Scares Its Neighbors
The dictatorship, which has nuclear weapons, tested a ballistic missile Tuesday night. AFP's John Saeki's chilling graphic shows not just China and Japan, but countries as far as the Philippines and beyond, within range.
A Brand-New 'Harry Potter' Movie In The Works On Patty's Blog
It's time to celebrate with a batch of butterbeer! The Harry Potter movie series may have ended July 2011, but Potter fans rejoice: there's a ninth movie in the works! The film is being produced for theme park attractions at the Universal Studios…
The Best Acoustic Ukulele Cover Of "Gangnam Style" By Two Delightful Teenage Girls
Just when I thought I never wanted to watch another interpretation of Psy again, along came the adorable Hope and Maggie. Also, watch for the black cat cameo!
Important News Update: Eagles Number One Woo
As the title mentions, KHQ sports anchor Sam Adams — no stranger to drunk people, I guess — got kissed on live television. But the most important thing you should take away from this video is that the Eagles are number one, and woo. EAGLES NUMBER…
Is This The Worst Basketball Shot Of The Year?
I haven't seen them all, so I can't say for sure. But it is about as bad as they come.
While You Were Watching Football, Baseball Went To Hell
This off-season, the proverbial hot stove is turning out some steaming hot trays of horrible trades.
Reflecting On 25 Years With Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu From 1UP.com
For its silver anniversary, we look back on the RPG series' golden sounds.
The Many Faux-Tough Facial Expressions Of The Knicks-Nets Rivalry
If you want to cheer for one of these teams, better put on a New York scowl.
Novak Djokovic Buys All The Donkey Cheese In The World
While you ponder what that might be a euphemism for, I'll just tell you that in actual fact tennis player Novak Djokovic has purchased the entire 2013 supply of cheese made from donkey milk. Only £800 per kilo.
Sex Texts Epidemic: Experts Warn Sharing Explicit Photos Is Corrupting Children
Children are now so sexualised the practice of 'sexting' has become ‘mundane and mainstream’. One girl told Channel 4 News: ‘I get asked for naked pictures at least two or three times a week.’
Frank Ocean, “Fake Plastic Trees”
Wow, you can really hear Frank Ocean entrancing the crowd with this version of Radiohead's "Fake Plastic Trees" that he played at the Ceder Lake Contemporary Ballet in New York City last week. When the video begins, people in the audience are…
Toronto Zoo Polar Bear Cubs Die After Being Born Underweight
TORONTO, Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Two polar bear cubs born in the Toronto zoo have died just days after their birth, though veterinarians don't know exactly why.
3 Dead After Oregon Mall Shooting
Dozens of shots were fired at the Clackamas Town Center near Portland on Tuesday afternoon, according to reports. The shooter is dead, officials say.
