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April 25, 2012
You Don't Own Anything Anymore
Don't freak out about the Instagram terms of service. Freak out about ALL terms of service. On the internet, we're all sellouts.
Gingrich Campaign's Last Talking Points: Future Of Newt
Newt Gingrich aide Joe DeSantis sent this set of talking points out to supporters today. He "can best serve his country as a private citizen," but will keep working on "bold conservative breakthroughs," according to the email obtained by BuzzFeed.
An Animated Twitter Flip Book
Go to this Twitter page, press and hold the J key and watch what may be the world's first longform Twitter animation. And also maybe take a handful of Advil.
57 Reasons Why Guys Are Scared Of Pinterest
Why is Pinterest such a hit with the ladies? The following images — pulled from various Pinterest boards curated by the female sex — may help explain why.
Senator Calls For FBI Investigation Into "Girls Gone Wild" For Internship Stunt
Mark Pryor's office alleges that someone broke the law by promising an internship to a woman of Joe Francis' choosing.
Japanese Baseball Is The Best Baseball
Not to be a downer, but does this mean we all die in seven days? Either way, totally worth it.
Democrats Focus On #MittsMissingYears
The Obama campaign launches a Twitter campaign to push back against Romney's claim to competence. But will the attempt to attack him on his strength backfire?
If Hemingway Wrote Novels Today
This is the truest false quote ever penned. Preach it, fake Hemingway.
Bud Light Lime-A-Rita
GET IN ME.
Scarlett Johansson's New Ink And Other Links
This makes for three tattoos for ScarJo. Plus, the history of Jennifer Aniston's engagements according to gossip rags and super serious study about airplanes.
You're Missing Out On Something. How Does That Make You Feel?
Is FOMO the defining anxiety of our generation?
10 Years Of Marco Rubio's Tax Returns
The Senator from Florida and possible vice president pick released his tax returns from 2000-2009 during his 2010 run for the Senate, but they're no longer available on his campaign website. News organizations noted in 2010 that his wealth increased along with his power during his time in the Florida House of Representatives. Rubio joins Senator Scott Brown among Romney allies who have released many more years of tax returns than the nominee.
Obama Overtakes Paul Among Military Donors
Members of the military, traditionally a key source of funding for Paul, have given less to him of late. Libertarian's campaign dismisses report as "silly assertion."
Cat's Nap Is Suddenly Interrupted
At some point in your life, you have been this cat.
A Picture Is Worth About 21 Words
The Descriptive Camera works like a Polaroid, except instead of photos it prints a written description of what it sees. It's meant as a joke, but take an honest look at your Facebook photos. How many of those actually need to be seen? How many are basically just crude visual announcements, like "I was in Paris" or "I was at a party?" These guys might be onto something.
What If You Made A Mummy Out Of McDonalds?
Here's the answer to the question you never asked. Why would you make this, Ben?!
If The Internet Released A Greatest Hits Album
Haters gonna hate, indeed. It's the little details that make Joey Spiotto's record art. He truly gets the Internet.
The Most Successful Kickstarter Of The Last Billion Years
A project that is totally CRUSHING IT.
Senator's Office Denies "Girls Gone Wild" Internship Stunt
The office of Sen. Mark Pryor of Arkansas will not get an intern of Joe Francis' choosing this summer.
John Edwards Apparently Called His Mistress A "Crazy Slut"
Former aide Andrew Young testified yesterday that when Edwards heard mistress Rielle Hunter was pregnant, "He said she was a crazy slut and there was a 1-in-3 chance that it (the child) was his."
25 Existentialist Animals
These animals are totally deep. You can picture each of them sitting in a smoky Parisian cafe, writing in a weatherworn journal.
Barack Obama Is A Cocky Lead Singer
Rolling Stone magazine goes behind the music with the president to reveal the true story about that January evening at the Apollo Theater when he made the nation swoon by singing the opening line from Al Green's classic, "Let's Stay Together."
Document: Marco Rubio's First Communion
The Senator seeks to establish that he left the Mormon faith, and returned to Catholicism, as a 13-year-old in Las Vegas.
In 2007 Mitt Romney Struggled To Explain Tax Pledge Flip-Flop
Mitt Romney is often attacked for his shifts on social issues. But this 2007 clip from an interview with 60 Minutes reveals Romney's also had a tortured explanation for his refusal to sign an ATR no new taxes pledge while running for Governor in 2002 saying, "I didn't change my mind. I was running for Governor of Massachusetts and now I'm running for a different office."
Mankind's Entire Relationship With Technology Is Contained In This One Cat Video
A little skepticism about new gadgets is healthy.
The Girl Who Spilled Yogurt On Obama Was Falsely Accused
Morning Joe's Willie Geist breaks down this story like Jim Garrison tackled the Zapruder film.
Obama And Jimmy Fallon "Slow Jam The News"
Eat your heart out, Brian Williams.
In Manchester, Romney Rallies Against Obama
At the Romney rally, no one wanted to talk about Romney—it was all about Obama-bashing. A hope that Mitt can "undo this mess."
15 Pictures Of A Colorado Dive Bar Going Nuts For Obama
The president dropped by The Sink, a popular bar and pizza joint in Boulder earlier tonight. Excitement ensued, yogurt was spilled, and nobody was as excited as Madelyn Starkey.
