Archive
August 2, 2011
Crazy Lady Looking For Directions Spits On Running Nazi
This is not a good way to ask for directions.
11 Famous Fictional Sharks
All Hail Shark Week. Sharks must have some cutthroat agents.
In A Shocking Twist Fox News Is Upset Over President Obama's Ramadan Proclamation
Who would have seen this coming? Turns out both "Fox" and "his friends" were a little upset about the President's decision to make a Ramadan proclamation. I mean he may have talked about Easter in his radio address that week and held an egg roll on the White House lawn, but he didn't make a special proclamation! Who cares that he quoted Jesus Christ in said Ramadan proclamation?! Outrage! Outrage! Harumph!
The 15 Best Reddit AMAs
In case you haven't come across it, Reddit has a regular feature where people from all walks of life with an interesting story to tell are interviewed by the site's community. AMA stands for "Ask Me Anything," and pretty much anything goes. Here are 15 of the most fascinating AMAs from the last couple of years. Add your own in the comments if you have a favorite that I missed.
Weird Tiger Congressman David Wu Says Goodbye
He doesn't growl once. Not even once. I'm disappointed.
Default Averted, Everyone Still Pissed
President Obama signed the bill to raise the debt ceiling today, avoiding a potentially catastrophic blow to the United States economy. In the process, however, he had to sign off on a $2 trillion deficit reduction plan his own party thinks is too drastic and Republicans think isn't drastic enough. Politics is the great art of disappointment.
Republican Congressman Likens President Obama To A "Tar Baby"
Whoops. Colorado Republican Doug Lamborn stepped in the briar patch last week when he used the phrase "tar baby" in association with President Obama. Rep. Lamborn has since personally written the President to apologize for his poor choice of words, with a spokesman saying he should have said "quagmire" instead of "tar baby." If you don't know why "tar baby" is offensive to African Americans, just do a quick Urban Dictionary search. If you dare.
13 Best Game Shows For Kids Of The '90s
Nostalgiagasm incoming. Back when getting hurt was not only acceptable, but desirable. That bruised knee could be soothed by winning some radical Reeboks.
12-Year-Old Justin Bieber Lookalike Singing "Edge Of Glory"
Apparently this kid is the breakout star of this season's Britain's Got Talent.
Selena Gomez' Awkward Britney Spears Tribute
The jail bait gyration ratio certainly has declined since 1999. During a recent concert, Gomez paid homage to Britney's prime but was clearly uncomfortable with sexing it up for her pre-teen audience. This awkward montage made me yearn for TRL of yore.
Game Of Thrones Special FX Revealed
By the Seven, those are some good effects. Warning: If you haven't seen the season finale of Game Of Thrones stop the video before 2:40 to avoid spoilers.
Flying Macbook Airs In Captivity
Any second now, someone will be forming PETT: People for the Ethical Treatment of Technology. False alarm people! They aren't sentient; just full of hot air.
Guy Travels Around the World To Drink Coca-Cola
Duane Perera, fed up with the routine of everyday life, picked up and traveled the world over just to drink Coca-Cola. Take a look at his amazing adventure!
Auto-Tuned Apartment
The ladies love auto-tune, right? Don't get mad dude, the apartment was only trying to play wingman.
Mural Depicting The Creation Of Soldiers Is Sure To Cause Controversy
This controversial mural was created by famed graffiti artist Blu, in his native Italy. Accurate? Tasteless? Both? What do you think?
Gabrielle Giffords Votes To Pass The Debt Bill In Surprise Return
No matter how you feel about the debt bill drama, at least everyone can agree that this moment was awesome. Making a surprise return to the House of Representatives, her first since being gravely wounded in the Tuscon shooting spree, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords drew thunderous applause from members of both parties and voted for the debt bill. By all accounts, she looked great and there wasn't a dry eye in the House. The bill passed 269-161.
