Archive
September 21, 2012
Anti-Obama Movie Mailed To 1 Million Ohioians
The film claiming President Obama's true father is a Chicago Communist is being distributed for free all over the country.
Guess What This Device Is And Other Weekend Links
Chinese hospitals just got sexier? Also, Jessica Simpson is back in Daisy Dukes and 15 stupid lawsuits.
Congressman Accuses Barack Obama Creating A New Ottoman Empire
In today's episode of Louie Gohmert Opens His Mouth On The House Floor...
Romney Dumped Shares In Chinese Video Giant That Was Piracy Haven
As Romney stepped up his attack on the President on China, his blind trust sold stock.
Cat, Have A Coin
A mostly unsuccessful effort to make this cat hold a coin. Inexplicably calming and hypnotic. Cats are pretty.
The Manliest Manly Men Movie On Netflix
An early team-up for two of cinema's manliest actors. Plus, depression... European style!
Nancy Pelosi: Mitt Romney Has No Chance Of Being President
"I don’t think there’s any way on the face of the Earth Mitt Romney wins." The minority leader laughs.
Mitt Romney's Doctor Is Obsessed With Him
Romney's doctor at Mass General writes glowingly of his "reserves of strength, energy and stamina."
Litlanesfoss Waterfall Looks Unreal And Other Links
Damn Nature, you pretty. Also, honest tv show names and Super Mario on the bagpipes on a unicycle.
Nobody Likes A Snitch, Especially On Facebook
Facebook, which has always officially required real names, has been asking users to rat out alias-using friends. It's an efficient method, I guess, but paternal and more than a little creepy.
Not Your Parents' Book Club
This is basically my greatest childhood fantasy, realized.
7 Desserts That Are Trying To Kill You
That's okay. At least we'll die happy.
"Gangnam Style" Dance-Off Ends In Shoot-Off
No one was injured, thank Psy.
Occupy Lives On — In The Conservative Imagination
The movement has fizzled to the ground, but it’s a perfect foil. “A very large movement and a very well-organized movement,” says Breitbart’s Bannon.
Space Shuttle Endeavour Flies Over California, Twitter
All morning, California has stood on the roof, waiting for the shuttle (strapped to a 747) to fly over. But most of the action appeared to be on #spottheshuttle.
Jill Biden Inadvertently Makes A Really Long Penis Joke
The crowd starts cracking up at an unintentional euphemism, then the Bidens themselves can't stop laughing. Looks like John Hamm has competition.
John Sununu Probably Wouldn't Hire You To Do Anything
Today, Peggy Noonan was the latest victim of the Romney surrogate's favorite cable-news dis.
The 17 Hottest Silver Foxes
Soooo foxy.
Why Josh Radnor Loves Classical Music
The How I Met Your Mother star and director of the new movie Liberal Arts says: "It's almost like being an adult and something you didn't like as a kid, like Brussels sprouts of coffee, you suddenly taste it in a different way."
AARP Boos Paul Ryan When He Says He Will Repeal ObamaCare
Speaking at the AARP in New Orleans, the Republican vice presidential candidate was loudly booed by the crowd when he said he would repeal ObamaCare to strengthen Medicare. "I had feeling there would be mixed reactions," Ryan said.
Stephen King Stories Starring Superheroes
And one super villain. When Comic Book Resources put out the challenge to add comic characters to classic King stories, the results were spot on.
Boehner Ties Romney's Ohio Woes To State's Low Unemployment
The Speaker says Ohio Governor John Kasich's success puts the Romney campaign at a disadvantage in the crucial swing state.
What It Was Like To Be Spied On Before The Internet
According to author Seth Rosenfeld, the most innovative part of the 20th century FBI was not its technology but its bureaucracy.
Lil Wayne Mocks Mitt Romney In New Song
Nicki Minaj got the headlines for saying she'd be "voting for Mitt Romney," but another track on Lil Wayne's Dedication 4 ridicules the GOP candidate, too. "Nigga call me Mitch Romney!"
Mommy Bear Won't Share Tops The Morning Links
But mooooo-ooooom, I'm hungry. Plus, the best time to fall in love and amazing vacation that might kill you.
Amy Poehler Singing Karaoke With Ellen
Another reason why Amy Poehler is the best. She may not know any of the lyrics to "Bad Romance" (WTF?), but her version stands up on its own. A+.
Of Course The Brooklyn Nets Are Going To Have Hipster Concession Stands
Stinky brown butter Rice Krispy treat? Where are the homemade preserves?!
Homer Votes For Mitt Romney
Because, even though he wears magic underwear, he did invent Obamacare.
Just A Few Of The Job Openings At Apple Right Now
iOS maps can use all the help they can get. It's worth noting, though, that Google has about 7000 people working on its maps at any given time.
Paul Ryan's Ayn Rand Moment
His Objectivist past, in a 2005 recording. Medicare and Social Security a "socialist-based system," Pelosi and Kennedy "collectivist, class warfare-breathing demagogues."
Facebook Pulling Back On Frictionless Sharing Apps
Facebook's Manager of Media Partnerships says user feedback drove the decision.
Romney Campaign Paid $7K To Swiss Air
New FEC filings show the Romney campaign paid Swiss Air, a Swiss airline company, $7,782.00 for air travel on August 16th. The Republican presidential candidate is often criticized by Democrats for keeping money offshore in a Swiss bank account.
Scott Brown Opens First Debate With Native American Attack On Elizabeth Warren
Brown goes to back to the Cherokee issue in the first Massachusetts Senate debate. Both candidates drove their messages hard.