Archive
June 9, 2012
Comedy Movie Alphabet Game!
The latest from designer Stephen Wildish tests your comedy film knowledge with simple A-Z illustrations. I'll get us started: A is for Anchorman...
Killer Porn Star Luka Rocco Magnotta Now Confirmed Cannibal
Porn star Luka Rocco Magnotta killed, had sex with and then dismembered his lover, but now there is concrete evidence that he ate him, too. Despite the rash of cannibalism recently, Cenk and Ana Kasparian try to convince us that there is no zombie a…
Joe Biden Had An Epic Waterfight With Kids Today
The Vice President invites the press and their families to his home at the Naval Observatory every year. My son's excuse for dousing David Brooks: "Biden told me to!"
Bringing Banksy's Street Art To Life With Photographs
Nick Stern uses Banksy's world-renowned street paintings as inspiration for his amazing photographs. The project, entitled "You Are Not Banksy," is shining fresh light on these striking images.
Embarrassment For Jersey Shore's Snooki As 'Nude Photos' Surface Online
They look real, but with Photoshop these days you never know.
Photo: Mariah Carey Swims With Her Twin Children
Dem babies are pool babies! Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon recently posted this photo of the Grammy-winning mama swimming with her 1-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan on dembabies.com, the site where the couple share family pics.
The Faces Of Bewilderment
Confused, baffled, mystified - all of these things - they just don't get it. You need to speak slower. Also, a lovely Hundred Acre Wood theme just to bring the whole delightful tableau together.
The Manhattan Project Watches A Day Go By In New York City
This HD time-lapse video by Cameron Michael beautifully captures everything from yoga in the park to the high line, with plenty of people watching, bright lights, and gorgeous skylines. Viva NYC!
Carrie Underwood Comes Out In Support For Gay Marriage
This is a pretty big endorsement for the gay community. Go Carrie!
Cultural Icons Remixed As Hipsters And Hooligans
In the world of illustrator Fabian Ciraolo's fantastic imagination, Frida Kahlo listens to Daft Punk and the Thundercats chicks rock thrift-store vintage. What, you didn't know about Princess Diana's wolf tattoos?
Two Baby Tigers And Their Foster Mom
...a Shar Pei pooch named Cleopatra! These two little guys were born to a mother who wouldn't or couldn't feed them, so the Russian zoo where they were born brought in an adorably wrinkly reinforcement.
Great Euro Tournament Moments, Captured In Lego
This whimsical stop-motion video is the perfect way to kick off Euro 2012, which began yesterday. Gooooooooooooooal!
Leather For Summer? Yes, You Can.
Can leather and suede clothes really work for summer? The Fashion Mailbag says, yes, sometimes.
Where The World's Strongest Banks Are: Not The U.S., Not Europe
Latin America is home to the strongest banks overall, according to the Weiss ranking, while Europe and Asia, along with one embattled U.S. financial giant, dominated a ranking of the world's weakest banks.
The Tiny Newspaper In North Carolina That Scooped Up Journalism’s Big Prizes
Yancey County is located in the mountainous western stretch of North Carolina, about 45 minutes from Asheville. The county's population is less than 18,000, and yet it has two local papers to serve it: the Yancey Common Times Journal, which has been…
's Best Of E3 2012 From 1UP.com
1UP took a slightly different tack to categories this year, though. Most publications' E3 voting (including our own in years past) observes standard formats such as "best of platform" or "best of genre," but it's occurred to us that those categories…
50 Summer Essentials For Less Than $50
Yesterday Hayley came into work wearing the most perfect raglan-type short sleeved sweatshirt with the sleeves rolled just-so. It was thin enough to tuck into high waisted jeans. It was perfect. I wanted it. How much would I have to spend to get tha…
FFXIV Interview: Phoenix Down For A Fallen MMO From 1UP.com
We interview FFXIV's new producer, Naoki Yoshida, about reviving a dead MMO and the game's ambitious plans for version 2.0.
Our 30 Favorite FanimeCon 2012 Cosplay Pictures By David Ngo
Hipster Belle, Hipster Ariel, and Hipster Rapunzel If you've been following our cosplay posts, you've already seen the work of David Ngo, AKA DTJAAAAM. He's
Euro 2012 Host: Poland
The co-host of Euro 2012, which starts Friday, has a complicated past. But this time, it may just change history.
Keep On Truckin'
The New England Journal of Medicine recently reported on the 69 year-old man in the photo above. Constant sun exposure to one side of his face resulted in premature aging, though, the other side doesn't look too bad for 69. The condition is called u…
Drew Barrymore’s Chanel Wedding Dress Revealed
Drew Barrymore got married over the weekend, to beau and alleged baby daddy, Will Kopelman. The internet’s been buzzing for a few weeks now about her dress, which turned out to be Chanel, designed by none other than Karl Lagerfeld himself, People is…
Beach House Dinner: Shrimp On The Grill
In New York, some people mark the beginning of summer as the day the MTA turns on the air conditioning in the subway cars. For me, summer starts that first Saturday when everyone flees to their summer shares and the city empties out giving the remai…
The Captain America Sequel Will Have Low Ratings
Captain America: The First Avenger was a huge success, raking in more than $176 million at the box office while perfectly setting up the super soldier’s introduction into The Avengers. And since The Avengers also made a zillion bucks, it’s safe to s…
Ann Romney's Horse To Compete In Olympic Qualifying Event This Weekend
Rafalca will compete in a selection trial in Gladstone, New Jersey with trainer Ebeling.
