Archive
May 14, 2012
What Americans Think About Gay Marriage In 7 Charts
A Gallup Poll showed that 54% of Americans view same-sex "relations" are morally acceptable. Fewer think gay marriage should be legalized, and this percentage drops dramatically when civil unions are an option.
"First X-Men" Reveal Is Comic Lore Heaven
Professor X was only the middle of the story. There were mutants long before Charles took on the mantle of leader, and this will be their chronicle.
Mitt Romney's White Guys Say They're Not Boring
Mitt Romney will choose an "incredibly boring white guy" as his running mate, Politico reported Monday. Three of those white guys filed their protests with BuzzFeed; Tim Pawlenty declined to comment.
3 Rocking Horses Of The Apocalypse
Pestilence was indisposed due to time constraints. Sculptor Carrin Welch needs to shrink these down and mass produce them because of reasons.
NBA Players' First Tweets After Getting Eliminated From The Playoffs
Losing in the playoffs can be traumatizing, but come on, guys. Some of these are just weird.
Paul Supporters Aren't Giving Up
The revolution lives! "Rock on! Freedom, then Pizza!"
Why Tech CEOs Seem So Dumb
Most of them aren't visionaries! They're just middle-aged rich dudes. Tech CEOs are like the opposite of power users.
Kate Middleton's See Through Dress And Other Links
A concert in honor of British Olympians never looked so stunning. She knocked it out of the park. Plus, Jack the Ripper may have been a woman and Betty White announces her political leanings.
Romney Gets Facts Wrong On Gay Adoption
The former Governor cited "the fact that gay adoption is legal in all states but one." That's not correct, and where Romney got the statisitic remains unclear. UPDATE: The campaign says he's referring to Mississippi.
Ron Paul Is Basically Dropping Out
Paul says in a statement that he's ending his primary campaign. He'll still scrap for delegates, but the long march is over.
17 Unsettlingly Detailed Repainted Dolls
Noel Cruz has a very specific set of skills. You'll never be content with off the shelf reproductions again after seeing his talent.
Portman Defends Romney: "That Is Capitalism"
The veepstakes frontrunner gives no ground on Bain. He's not trying to be exciting, or boring.
1994 Romney For Senate Ad Says He Created 10,000 Jobs
The Obama campaign released two videos today, along with a new website, attacking Mitt Romney for plant closings at Bain Capital. In 1994 Romney countered similar attacks from Ted Kennedy in his ill-fated Senate race with this ad claiming he created 10,000 jobs. Romney now claims his time at Bain created 100,000 jobs, a number that has been attacked by Democrats.
The Video App That Fixed the World
VLC, a beloved free app that can play virtually any video, has been downloaded over a billion times as of last week. How did this odd little piece of software become one of the most popular in history?
Introducing: The Banana Trucker Hat
Fruits will NEVER be the same. Use the photo editor give yourself your own banana trucker hat! Just like you've always dreamed!
"Dark Avengers" Get A Reboot
No time like the present to milk anything with the word Avengers in the title. Of course, these guys are more the Island of Misfit Superheroes than anything else.
11 Ways You're Annoying On Twitter
You should never do these things. Never ever ever.
Pat Robertson: Romney's Not Jesus, But We'll Take Him
The host of "The 700 Club" reminds Evangelicals that Romney could be their best choice — even if he is Mormon. [UPDATED]
Reminder: Do Not Drink And Sit On Window Awnings
Or else you may be subject to this.
Metta World Peace Has Fighting Words For James Harden And Co.
Metta, are you really in the position to be calling James Harden a "substitute?"
The Avengers Will Help Get You Pumped For Lakers/Thunder
The fan that made this better get a job at ESPN or TNT immediately.
8 Social Media Clues About David Maraniss's New Obama Biography
The Washington Post writer's forthcoming biography of Barack Obama is widely anticipated, promising the first challenge to the president's own memoir. On top of an excerpt in Vanity Fair, Maraniss has offered a few hints on Twitter and Facebook of what lurks in the 672 page tome.
