Archive
August 14, 2012
"Great Expectations" Trailer Drops; Is Delightfully Crazy
Helena Bonham Carter only plays one type of character. With each new film based on Charles Dickens work, it becomes clear he kind of hated humanity.
Fox News Host Drops F-Bomb On Fox News....Again
Fox News' Bob Beckel's temper appeared to get the best of him again today saying to colleague Eric Bolling after he hit his arms "if you do that one more time you're fucking —." Good thing F-bomb was just added to the dictionary.
28 Functional And Beautiful Ways To Decorate With Contact Paper
Contact paper is an inexpensive and easy way to revamp furniture. It's also the perfect way to redecorate if you live in a rental where you aren't allowed to paint to your own liking.
Obama Campaign Sets New Standard For Linguistic Gymnastics
Obama spokeswoman Jen Psaki defended Vice President Joe Biden's remark that "[Republicans will] put y’all back in chains" on the grounds that "the Republicans in Congress and Mitt Romney himself often use the phrase 'unshackling'."
Disney's Totally Terrifying New Animatronic Faces
Researchers have been trying to make the robots from Disney's "Hall of Presidents" even more real — i.e., ghoulish. The trick is a new process called "physical face cloning." And you will feel some creeps watching this video.
Did The Internet Give This Guy A TV Show?
W. Kamau Bell reflects on rising from Bay Area niche favorite to nationally-broadcast Chris Rock protegé with the help of social media.
When ADD Strikes On OkCupid
Online dating can be hugely distracting. But at least focus for the two minutes it takes to write a message.
How To Say "We've Been Acquired"
A new tumblr "We've Been Acquired" collects one of the most ubiquitous images of the tech business: the cheerful acquisition announcement.
Paul Ryan Is The Nicest Guy On Capitol Hill
But can his good-natured identity survive the white-hot national spotlight? "Peel past the likability, peel past how cute he is and young and energetic he is," advises a Capitol Hill frenemy.
Disappointing Video Game Facts And Other Links
How did that game outsell Metroid? Plus, really really bad amateur pin-up photos and new ways to get your caffeine fix.
Romney Stumps In Ohio On New Coal Devotion
In a bid to win Eastern Ohio, the Republican has become the world's biggest coal fan. Doesn't think it "kills people" anymore.
Dog Wars Reach Boiling Point
Obama himself attacks Romney for putting a dog on his roof. The RNC responds: Obama ate a dog.
Elton John Mooned Michael Caine
Lifestyles of the rich and the famous, heh? NSFW-ish.
Team Fortress 2 Is Forcing Red And Blue To Work Together
"Mann Vs. Machine" turns the basic premise of the game on its head.
"Star Wars 1313" Ain't Your Daddy's Coruscant
If you're looking for another glossy Jedi game, keep on moving. LucasArts is about to get gritty with a look at what life is like for regular guys with guns.
7 Silly Slang Terms That Are Now Officially In The Dictionary
"F-Bomb," "Sexting" and more. Also blame Dick Cheney and Joe Biden. These are but a few of the new additions to the 11th edition of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
Joe Biden: "[Republicans Will] Put Y’all Back In Chains"
Perhaps casual Joe was a little too loose on the stump today. Editor's note: Biden clarified his remarks at a campaign stop in Virginia.
First Look! "Seven Psychopaths" Trailer
The dog kidnapping business is freakin' dangerous. Christopher Walken, Colin Farrell, and Sam Rockwell really shouldn't have taken Woody Harrelson's Shih Tzu.
Bill Gates Wants To Talk To You About Poop
Bill and Melinda are wielding their foundation's massive wealth to solve one of the world's most under-discussed problems.
Virgin America Enables In-Flight Voter Registration
Romney and Obama impersonators come along for the ride.
Rick Santelli On Ryan's TARP Vote: "There Are No Virgins Left"
CNBC's Tea-Party-starter was asked what he thought of Paul Ryan's not-so fiscally conservative votes during his time in Congress. His answer? "You take what we can get."
The Wide World Of Microscopic Sand Tops The Morning Links
There's a veritable cornucopia of variety right under your feet. Plus, Facebook caves under censorship accusations and the founder of Crocs got arrested.
The Ridiculous YouTube Video World Tour
There's this famous quote from early Intel engineer, Tim May: "National borders aren't even speed bumps on the information superhighway." I'm pretty sure this isn't what he was envisioning.
Frat Bro Paul Ryan
This photo provided to BuzzFeed by the Miami University chapter of Delta Tau Delta shows Paul Ryan as an upper classman at the southern Ohio school.
President Obama Attacked Bush Not Taking On Medicare Reform In 2005
The Obama campaign often attacks Mitt Romney for his running mate's plan to reform Medicare for those 55 and under, while lacking a clear plan of their own. In this February 2005 clip, newly-elected Senator Obama attacked George Bush for not taking on Medicare reform as President.
Barack Obama Is A Wizard
This photo from the AP has not been doctored in any way.
12 Photos Of Tim Pawlenty Looking Sad
Always the bridesmaid, never the bride. The former Minnesota governor knew he'd been passed over, and had to keep the secret to himself.
The Return Of No-Risk Romney
No answer on Medicare, and no salsa music. Romney seems to want Ryan, but not the Ryan plan.
Conservatives Launch National Bush Tax Cut Ad Campaign
In separate ads group hits House Democrats over Senate tax plan while backing GOP support for full extension.
People Who Look Like Paul Ryan
The internet has plenty of theories about who Romney's choice for VP looks like. Here's a few of them.
College Station Shooter Posted About Guns, Politics
Thomas "Tres" Caffall, who police say killed two people and injured at least three more in Texas today, left a long online trail. His interests were scattered, including firearms and video games, Glenn Beck and Shakespeare.
Obama Campaign Chief Unleashes On Ryan: Why The Hell Did Romney Pick This Guy?
Jim Messina, Obama's tough as nails campaign manager in Chicago, gets as close to profanity as he can in a fundraising email: "You might be wondering why the hell Romney picked this guy."
