Archive
September 4, 2012
Unions Bused Occupy Protesters To Charlotte
They support Obama — but paid for buses that brought protesters to both conventions. Labor official says they didn't mean to. "Arrest Barack!"
Mormons For Obama Launch Their Own "Missionary Effort"
Harry Reid rallies a minority with in a minority. "I wish Mitt Romney would stop talking about his religion!"
What It Takes to Report on Anonymous
The temperamental hacker/activist/teen group Anonymous notoriously difficult — and risky — to report on. Adrian Chen takes one for the team.
Democrats In The Jimmy Carter Trap
An Obama surrogate makes one of the biggest gaffes of the summer, derailing Chicago’s well-crafted “forward” campaign narrative. How do they get beyond it? “An honest conversation,” says DNC chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
Cory Booker: “It Isn't Class Warfare, It's Patriotism”
The Newark mayor hits back at the Republican argument on taxes.
"Government Is The Only Thing We All Belong To"
A provocative line in a DNC video. UPDATE: Obama campaign disclaims.
First Look! "Avengers" Get New Comic, Cover Art
The first three covers interlock to form an awesome mural. After the blockbuster success of the Avengers movie, a new comic was only a matter of time.
27 Reasons Why Nothing Matters
Having a rough day? Don't worry about it! You're just an atom in a molecule in a grain of sand on a tiny beach on the vast continent of the cosmos! You are small and the universe is indifferent!!!
Sifl & Olly Return!
Talk about a blast from the past. If you don't know why this is a big deal, are you even old enough to be on the Internet without supervision?
Stan Lee's WhoSay Is Adorkable, Corny
The Marvel icon is unapologetically goofy. And that makes otherwise groan-worthy puns into endearing photo ops.
Robert Gibbs Eastwooding
The former Obama Press Secretary demands that this chair GET OFF HIS LAWN.
Obama Supporter Confronts DNC Protesters
A racially charged moment outside the convention. Protesters camped out on a street corner, closer than they ever made it in Tampa.
The 2008 And 2012 DNC Platforms By The Numbers
The 2012 platform often mentions Republicans and Mitt Romney, a change from 2008. More mentions of jobs and the middle class, but also more mentions of Bin Laden and abortion.
What The Hell Are "Oogieloves" And Other Links
Besides the stars of the worst box office opening in history? Plus, NYC nude model is vindicated with lawsuit win and a super ticklish meerkat.
Al Jazeera Has Been Hacked
Super hacked...
A Brief History Of Obama Grading His Own Presidency
From "a solid b-plus" in 2009 to three years of "incomplete."
The Proto-Rapists Of OkCupid
Why do online daters think it's cute to bring up rape?
"Stop Kony" Makes DNC Platform
The video was a powerful call for what turned out to be a complex and controversial policy. The first sentence of the Democratic Party's platform entry on Africa suggests it's the most important mission on the continent.
Jpmoore went back in time!
Click Here to create your own Then and Again image!
Gary Busey Rode A Roller Coaster At The Malibu Chili Cook Off
He also went on some other rides and made a "sweatshirt face" but mostly he rode on a roller coaster.
8 Ways To Consume The White House's Homemade Honey Brown Ale
Or whatever old beer you have lying around. Even if yours isn't made with honey from the White House's first-ever beehive to suit the president's tastes, you can still do something mighty delicious with it.
Elizabeth Warren Was "Speechless" At Eastwood's Speech
"Like much of America." Also: "Ted Kennedy changed my life."
Try Out Our Totally Awesome Personal Time Machine
Help us kick-off national nostalgia month by using this cool personal time machine. Throw yours in the comments!
Parents Of Twins Bribe Fellow Flyers Tops The Morning Links
Sorry about this! Plus, some really gross cocktails and the best for Ron Swanson's AMA.
Jarrett Dodges "Times" Article, Reporters Through Charlotte
The keeper of the Obama flame, or the "night stalker"? "I'm literally so late."
What's Obama's Last Name?
Reminder: we let teenagers vote in the U.S.
Orrin Hatch Does A "Call Me Maybe" Video
...along with the rest of the Utah delegation at the RNC. It's about as awkward as it sounds. H/T Utah Policy
Jeff Bridges' "White Russian" Master Class Cut Short By MSNBC
At least he got to humiliate the bartender on live television.
10 Things You Need To Know About The Black Dahlia
America is reeling from the senselessly brutal death of Hollywood starlet, Elizabeth Short. Who was this woman who's life was cut short one January night?
Women Enter The Working World As Men Go To War
Wife. Mother. Engineer. With our able bodied boys fighting overseas, the heavy lifting has been left in the capable hands of their wives.
This Is The Worst Friggin Toy Ever
Everyone's going nuts of the new "slinky", but have you tried untangling these monsters?
World Mourns Loss Of The Last Thylacine
R.I.P. you otherworldly creature. On September 7th, 1936 the captive animal succumbed to unknown causes.
TRAGEDY STRIKES! The Hindenburg Goes Up In Flames
The nation is plunged into mourning at such a senseless loss of life.
Airships Spotted Over Famous Landmarks
With the Hindenburg up in flames, the entire airship industry is kaput. But in less than 40 years, the zeppelin traveled the world and changed history.
Ruthless Gun Molls Behind The Mob's Infamous Gangsters
These dames can kill with more than just their looks. They say behind every great man is a woman and that appears to hold true even into the criminal underground.
Awesome Speakeasies Across America
But you didn't hear about it from us. Whatever you do, don't check out these completely illegal establishments.
The 10 Best Memes Of The 1920s
Boy howdy! These "meme" things sure are ducky!
Obama Gives Himself "Incomplete" Grade On The Economy
In an interview tonight with KKTV in Colorado Springs President Obama gave himself an incomplete grade on the economy. Obama gave the same grade to CBS in August 2010 and CBS in October of 2011.
Boat Accident, Skrillex Remix
The only thing that could make a boating accident more traumatic is dubstep.
11 Key Words In The Democratic Platform
An emphasis on "jobs" and "President Obama" in the 2012 official DNC platform. But more mentions of Bin Laden than unemployment, and climate change than debt.
Disabled Democrat Slams Romney Surrogate Over "Wheel Chair Race" Crack
Disabled Americans, "including members of Congress, work, improve their communities and serve their country," Rep. Jim Langevin says in response to comments by Rep. Jason Chaffetz.
