Archive
April 18, 2012
American Politics In One Chart: "Slut," "Mom," And "Dog"
This is what the Obama and Romney campaigns have been fighting about for the past month. The chart tracks mentions on Twitter.
15 Things That Have Happened Since Jamie Moyer's First Major League Win
Last night, at 49 years old, Jamie Moyer became the oldest pitcher in Major League history to win a game. A lot has happened since his first big league win on June 16, 1986.
Why Humans Love Slow Motion
Slow motion video might be the closest thing we have to actual brain-hacking. Well, except drugs.
Before Romney's Public Conversion, Confusion From Both Pro-Life And Pro-Choice Activists
Romney's 2005 abortion switch sparked mass confusion in Massachusetts. His claim at the time: He hadn't changed positions at all!
Fluffy Too
Josie and her new friend Fluffy
Procter & Gamble Gets Dragged Into The Mommy Wars
This sweet commercial is making the rounds on conservative social media. It's part of a months-old campaign, but in an election year everything is political.
The 21st Most Absurd Obama Photoshop
Looks like it's going to be a dawg eat dog kind of general election. (Related: The 20 Most Absurd Obama Photoshops)
Chelsea Leads Barcelona 1-0 At Half Thanks To This Beautiful Goal
Despite being dominated for 44 minutes in their Champions League clash, the Blues are positioned for an upset after this Drogba finish.
Victoria Beckham's Depressing Birthday "Cake" And Other Links
Posh Spice celebrated her 38th birthday by reminding everyone being thin has a high price. Also the Internet defies you to watch these videos without crying and just because he's dead doesn't mean the Michael Jackson drama ends. These and other links await your clicking pleasure.
Massachusetts Democrats Slam Scott Brown For Dirty Yankees Money
The scandal roiling the Warren-Brown race today goes to the heart of Red Sox Nation. Democrats see an opportunity.
GOP Spokesman Says Fair Pay Law Lets Women "Unnecessarily" Sue
Romney has been cagey about his feelings on equal pay legislation, but one Republican Party spokesman isn't.
The Name Of Mitt Romney's Super PAC Makes No Sense
Restore Our Future. Is that the sound of one hand clapping?
Insect Cupcake Party Looks Delicious, Disgusting
Who wants a slice of grasshopper and meal worm cake? This was the release party for "The Insect Cookbook" in The Netherlands. It featured an attempt to set the record for World's Largest Grasshopper Cake. Don't know if they have much competition on that front, but best of luck!
This Was The First Computer Font
Stored as a bitmap, interpreted by a machine. Digi Grotesk was released in 1968, but I'd say it holds up pretty well.
A Scene From Coachella 2015
After hologram Tupac, you know it's only a matter of time before this is what going to Coachella will look like.
Catholic League Promises To "Mobilize" Religious Groups Against Jon Stewart
A bit about a "vagina manger" offends. "We will not stop with a boycott," the League's president writes.
11 Treats To Hoard Now That Hostess Might Fold
Twinkies might be able to survive nuclear fallout but they can't handle a union strike. With parent company Hostess threatening to yank union workers' contracts, the snack mogul won't survive a walkout.
Whistleblower Alleges Top U.S. Official Got Blowjob On Roof Of Baghdad Embassy
State Department gadfly Peter Van Buren drops a bombshell on his blog. He claims there's a sex tape.
The Weird Guys Who Ask You Out Online By Proposing
Everybody has their own tactic for internet dating, like the creepy finance guy with the spreadsheets. These guys? They go straight for the marriage proposal. Ew.
The Demented Genius Of Context-Free Patent Art
Every patent needs art, but not everyone can draw. Context Free Patent Art, a brilliant new Tumblr, collects unintentionally surrealist art from video game patents.
In 2008, Obama Promised Immigration Reform In First Year Of First Term
In 2008 then Senator Obama said he would make immigration reform a "top priority" of his first term as President, pledging to do it his first year as President. In an interview with Univison this year, Obama made a similar promise to try for immigration reform in the first year of his second term.
Guess Her Muff 2.0: Girl #3262
Do you think you can guess how a babe keeps her muff based on how she dresses? Does your co-worker's carpet match the drapes? Is that geeky girl in your class secretly a sex kitten who shaves it bald? The answers might surprise you... This is GuessH…
