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February 26, 2013

Directors Of Smaller Films Say There's No Prestige Gap For Video On Demand
Oscar-ceremony attendees say they want eyeballs any way they can get them.

House Moves Step Closer To Passage Of Senate Violence Against Women Act
Despite conservative opposition, the Senate-backed Violence Against Women Act could see movement.

Lavish Photography Accessories For Your iPhone
Be honest, you use your phone camera more than your real one. Even selfies deserve the best quality!

31 Works Of Art We Can All Appreciate
You don't need an art history degree or an elevated sense of pretension to "get" these amazing pieces. Someone needs to curate an art gallery specifically devoted to the subject matters of rainbows, pizza, and cats.

So You've Won An Oscar! What's Next?
A look at this year's winners' upcoming projects and their viability for next year's awards season. Because it is NEVER TOO EARLY to start talking about the Oscars.

14 High Fashions Straight Out Of Our Dystopian Future
The end of the world is not the end of couture. Dutch designer Iris van Herpen merges 3-D printer technology with high-end fashion for a postapocalyptic result.

This Is The Most Terrifying Food Item Ever Created
You WILL NOT be able to look at it without experiencing physical discomfort.

Is This Fox News Host Hitting On Miss New York?
"Well that’s your view, and God knows you’ve taken very good care of yourself."

Rand Paul Explains His Surprise Vote For Chuck Hagel
"The president gets to choose political appointees," Paul says.

The Perfect Game The World Forgot
The story of the best physics game ever made. And what the modern gaming world can learn from The Fight of the Sumo Hoppers.

Can @BarackObama Stay "Non-Partisan"?
A new non-profit walks the line on Twitter. Will the President continue to sign tweets from the account?

10 Morally Questionable Lessons To Teach Your Kids
It's not all learning to share and treating others the way you want to be treated. Sometimes parenting requires a gray stance on morality.

"Jem And The Holograms" And Their Modern Pop Doppelgangers
Was Jem an '80s cartoon a crystal ball into the future? Dare you to say you wouldn't pay to see this live-action remake.

NFL Prospect Faceplants Gloriously, Still Runs A Great 40
Shamarko Thomas has invented a new way of running.

Illinois Lawmaker Invoked Castration In Gun Debate
"You folks in Chicago want me to get castrated because your families are having too many kids," says Illinois state Rep. Jim Sacia, R-Pecatonica.

Indisputable Proof That Jennifer Lawrence Is A Disney Princess
ANY QUESTIONS??

Random Buncha Stuff
Messing around with BuzzFeed posts.

Senators Half-Heartedly Predict Trouble For Brennan
Even Lindsey Graham doesn't sound that enthusiastic.

Log Offers Detail On Filmmaker's Delay
23 minutes at LAX.

Five People Appearing At CPAC With Less Of A Future Than Chris Christie
A CPAC source told National Review that Chris Christie was not invited to the gathering of conservatives because he has a "limited future" in the Republican Party. Here are five other people appearing.

16 Cool Ideas For Homemade Mix CD Artwork
Mixes are easily the best gifts of all time, but even if yours SOUNDS perfect, here are some awesome ways to make it look perfect, too.

A Teenage Girl Invited Rick Perry Over To Play Guitar Hero
And apparently he showed up! UPDATE: The photo was taken in 2010.

"Cannibal Cop's" Wife Speaks Out
On the first day of Gilberto Valle's trial, the wife of "Cannibal Cop" explains how she discovered his fetish. “I know S&M is popular with ‘Fifty Shades of Grey,’ but this seemed different."

24 Foods That Shouldn't Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Come on, people! Green bacon!?

Liberal Group Calls Mitch McConnell A “Gay-Bashing Gay Senator"
Tweets by Bluegrass group have since been deleted.

25 Delicious Ways To Use Matzoh
Everyone loves to hate on matzoh, but it knows how to get down. Really!

This Is The Letter You Get If Massachusetts Thinks Your Kid Is Too Fat
In Massachusetts, "fat letters" are sent home to inform parents of their children's BMI.

Liberals Accuse McConnell Of Favoring China Because Of Wife's Race
An unexpected attack from Progress Kentucky. The 2014 race gets ugly fast.

37 Adorable And Unexpected Easter Egg DIYs
You've been painting your eggs basic pastels for way too long. Time to crack (HA) that less-than-exciting tradition once and for all.

Do Female CEOs Mean Family-Friendly Workplaces?
We don't know, because companies don't necessarily make their family leave benefits (or lack thereof) public. Why more data on family-friendly policies would be good for everyone.

Knicks Coach Mike Woodson Wears A Shirt With His Face On It
It's glorious.

Jeopardy Features "Binder Full Of Women" Category
Meme-mania has taken over our lives.

The Harlem Shake, In Minecraft
Worlds collide.

Video Game Graphics Don't Matter. Visuals Do.
A debate over "next-generation" graphics masks the truth: The most talented artists don't have access to the best tools.

Thousands Of Monks Light Candles In Gorgeous Lunar Festival
People across Thailand observe Makha Bucha Day in a series of candle-lit ceremonies led by Buddhist monks.

The Terrifying World Of Teenstagram
Same service, totally different rules. How teens are taking Instagram and making it their own.

Restaurant Owner Hires Young Man He Sees Walking 10 Miles In The Snow
The young man was unemployed and walking to a completely different job interview! WARNING: Incredibly heartwarming story inside.

Candidate Attacked By Bloomberg's PAC: "Send A Message To New York" And Vote For Me
The Illinois special election that has become ground zero for the national gun control debate reaches a tipping point. It's the anti-gun carpetbaggers versus the NRA-allied candidate.

Flashback: When Obama Condemned Selling Access
In his 2008 presidential campaign announcement speech, Obama attacked "the cynics, and the lobbyists, and the special interests" who "write the checks" and "get the access while you get to write a letter." He's now come under heat for a New York Times report that a $500,000 donation to his new group Organizing for Action gets “the privilege of attending quarterly meetings with the president.”

Man Helps Girlfriend With Spinal Injury Across Marathon Finish Line
Nick Zaunbrecher pushed girlfriend Monique Koll in her wheelchair for 13 miles before helping her over the finish line.

How To Erase Your Horrible Evil Saved Searches From Facebook
Facebook stores all your searches for people in your Activity Log.

There's A Conservative Parody Of Michelle Obama's Evolution Of Dance Video
It was made by popular conservative blogger Michelle Malkin and it's definitely something.

Cool — But Questionable — "Good Day To Die Hard" Stunt
A wired bomb, counting down to showtime.

9 Meme Paintings To Make Any Wall Better
You haven't REALLY appreciated Ikea Monkey until you've seen it rendered in oils. All paintings available from Benjameme.

London Breaks Record For Largest Panoramic Image
Created by stitching together 48,640 images, the BT Tower Panorama has officially broken the record for the world’s largest panoramic photo.

The Device That Lets You Reach Inside Your Computer's Brain
It's called the Leap Motion controller, and it's coming out within a few months.

Hillary Clinton PAC Staffs Up
Former Ohio Democratic Party communications director Seth Bringman joins "Ready for Hillary," a source tells BuzzFeed. The first major outside group gets serious about 2016.

Martin O'Malley Runs In Hillary's Shadow
The Maryland governor stars at a D.C. gathering — but the chatter is elsewhere. "I can't really control what decisions other people make."

At Least 18 Dead After Horrifying Balloon Crash In Egypt
The casualties include tourists from Britain, France, Japan, and China.

Internet Sales Tax Emerges As Next Republican Fissure
A new wedge between old-school Republicans and Paul-style hybrids. "Those people who think their fingerprints will not be found on the murder weapon will find out that they’re wrong," Norquist warns.

Dennis Rodman Heads To North Korea
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman plans to run a basketball camp for children and will compete against North Korean athletes in the hopes it will be attended by Kim Jong Un.

Manti Te'o Underperforms, Blames Stress, Raises More Concerns At Combine
Former Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o blamed his slow 40 time on stress, leaving critics unimpressed.

Animals Giving You Tough Love
A song you can sing to motivate yourself from owl, rabbit, turtle et al.

Delaware Governor Endorses Joe Biden For President
The veep's rumored 2016 presidential bid gets an endorsement from his governor and chair of the National Governors Association. "I hope to have the chance to vote for Joe Biden," says Markell.