Archive
August 3, 2012
Death By Soda Can
One of the most creative zombie make-up SFX I've seen. Warning: Fake gore.
July 2012 Events Explained Via Facebook And Other Weekend Links
It was a weird month. Plus cartoon characters that would be horrifying if they were real and fish can get skin cancer now. Yay?
The Most Insane Sci-Fi Movies On Netflix
Brain-frying sci-fi and fantasy films to occupy your time if you don't feel like braving the heat just to see Colin Farrell pretend he's Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Pro-Obama Veterans Group Targets Anti-Obama SEAL
Ryan Zinke is the face of Special Operations for America, an anti-Obama PAC aiming to undermine the White House’s national security record. A liberal veterans group takes issue, and gets very personal: “Not a brilliant career." Zinke responds: "Being a SEAL was much easier than being in politics."
Rahm Emanuel On Solyndra: Talk To The White House Counsel
The Chicago Mayor and former White House chief of staff didn't answer a question about why newly released emails suggested he was involved in the decision to give a $535 million federal loan to the failed green energy company Solyndra. “It's simple. You just talk to the White House counsel.They're answering all the questions. And they'll answer any questions you have on the matter.”
The Ultimate DIY Jorts Competition
What would happen if a team of BuzzFeed bloggers had the opportunity to design their dream pair of jean shorts from puffy paint, glitter, tassel trimming, faux leopard fur, and other epic crafting supplies? We found out — and asked All on the Line host, styling genius, and Elle creative director Joe Zee to judge which jorts were the most fab and which jorts were the most, well, drab.
Conservative Opposition To Drought Bill Frustrates Republicans
Heritage Action pushed Republicans to vote against the spending, joining 151 Democrats in attempting to block measure to help ranchers. The conservative group is "either ignorant or irrelevant," grumbles a GOP strategist.
Baby Elephant Makes Friends With Birds And Other Links
Let's end the week on an adorable note. Also, the diminishing returns on breaking world records and Mario has a dark secret.
How To Deal With A Boyfriend Who Wants To Tell You What To Wear
When do significant others have worthwhile opinions on their partner's fashion choices — and when do they need to just shut up? The Fashion Mailbag is here to help.
Mexican Diving Coach Missed His Chair
Oops. It was here a second ago.
How To Work For Free For The Richest Companies In The World
The rise of the app hasn't just changed what it means to be a developer. It's changed how the biggest companies in tech come up with ideas: with Freesearch and Development.
Quora Users Plot To Blow Up Disney World
Someone asked on Quora what would be the best way to storm Disney World's Cinderella castle. They got frighteningly well-informed answers.
3-D Printer Gives Toddler "Magic" Arms
Humanity check! If this doesn't make you tear up, please report to the nearest android assessment center.
Why Liberals Won't Defend Obama's Campaign Manager
Jim Messina is under attack from the right for his White House wheeling and dealing. He's not finding much support from the liberals he wrangled during the health care wars.
Have A Nice Vacation, Rick Gorka!
A camp counselor in Hell? Or a "dysfunctional family with too much alcohol?" The campaign trail is maddening — and infantilizing — either way! A brief defense of the traveling press secretary.
Crazy Anti-Obama Tweets From Puerto Rican Political Figure
Heidi Wys is an adviser to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico. She says she's not racist — just anti-Obama.
Top 5 Strip Clubs Of The Democratic National Convention
"Dear God. Bring a Clorox Wipe."
The Coolest Way To Launch A Book
In September, Trevor Paglen, the geographer/photographer/artist/author will see his latest book inscribed on a disc, affixed to a satellite and lobbed into space. Can just anyone put something into orbit?
In 2002 Romney's Spokesman Sounded A Lot Like Harry Reid
What is she hiding?
Conan O'Brien Is Even Better In Super Slow Motion
Hypnotizing and hilarious.
Tech's Cult Of Self-Teaching
There's nothing the tech world loves more than a self-educated billionaire. A new site hopes to show you how to become one.
Miley Cyrus Tweets Tiny Waist Tops The Morning Links
In Liam's pants no less. Plus Jackson family drama continues and one Chick-Fil-A is going rogue.
"This"
Jason Kottke has created a special Stellar page comprised only of "THIS" tweets. There might not be a more primal, versatile, or overused way to make a point on Twitter, and the mixture of content is telling: sharply partisan news items, awesome pictures, self-contained jokes, porn. This is lizard-brain Twitter.
Can Obama's "Chemical Warfare" Keep The White Vote Down?
John Ellis on the president's negative campaign. Romney hasn't figured out an antidote.
The Real 2012 Problem: Two Candidates Afraid Of The Past
Forget the future. Obama and Romney haven't even figured out how to talk about their own records.
BuzzFeed Veepstakes: No Running-Mate Yet
Scrutiny of the VP contenders intensifies after Romney's announcement that the field remains wide open.
Top Senate Democrat Defends Attacks On Romney Tax Payments
An unusual personal attack from the Senate floor. Majority Leader Harry Reid says claims that Romney hasn't paid taxes in a decade came from "extremely credible source."