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#crimeandpunishment
Breaking: Amanda Knox Found Guilty On All Counts, Sentenced To 26 Years In Prison
Roughly two years after Meredith Kercher's body was discovered in their shared Italian cottage, and nearly a year after her trial began, American exchange student Amanda Knox (and her former boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito), has been found guilty of murder. [Jezebel] -
#prophetsofrage
The Washington Post's Heroes All Appear on Stamps
Washington, D.C., is 56% African-American and one of the epicenters of hip-hop culture. The Washington Post newsroom, it's safe to say, is not. -
#glaadhanding
How Many Press Releases Does It Take for GLAAD to Condemn Gay Defamation?
The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation was trying to say "ABC sucks for banning Adam Lambert." They are so mealy-mouthed and non-commital that it took them three, yes three, press releases to say just that. Get a grip, GLAAD. More » -
#lists
A Guide to Holiday Romance: Guys to Avoid
After John Carney issued his annual holiday list of girls to avoid, blogger and editor Melissa Lafsky offered up her response: a catalog of guys that women must avoid at all costs. This originally appeared on her blog Opinionista. More » -
#lists
A Guide to Holiday Romance: Girls to Avoid
When he's not covering Wall Street for Clusterstock or opining for provacative trend stories, John Carney likes to catalog the kind of ladies guys should not date. Melissa Lafsky has issued a riposte. More » -
#kreepiekats
A Kreepie Kats After Skool Special: "How to Cheat on Your Girlfriend / Boyfriend / Wife / Husband / Mom / Fuckbuddy & Get Away Wit It!!"
Jim Behrle's Kreepie Kats have terribly helpful advice, today! Make sure to scare the televangelist you are cheating on your wife with, future Tiger Woodses. -
#wishyouwerehere
Jersey Shore Stupidly Tries to Fight Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore, if you didn't know, is the most amazing reality show every created. Jersey shore, the real place, thinks it's horrible. Why are you fighting it, Jersey Shore? Embrace your inner guido. It will save your souls. More » -
#storytime
Can The Right Books Make Feminist Kids?
Writer Viv Groskop field-tested some feminist books on her two little kids, and found that the answer to the question, "Can you radicalise young children in a few easy reads?" is, unsurprisingly, no. [Jezebel] -
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#plumbers
Break-In at Blago's Lawyer's Office; Wiretap Evidence Stolen
The Chicago Tribune is reporting that computer equipment containing audio files of wiretapped conversations has been stolen from the office Rod Blagojevich's defense attorney. More » -
#googleplex
Google CEO: Secrets Are for Filthy People
Eric Schmidt suggests you alter your scandalous behavior before you complain about his company invading your privacy. That's what the Google CEO told Maria Bartiromo during CNBC's big Google special last night, an extraordinary pronouncement for such a secretive guy. More » -
#crazies
Should We Be Worried That We Hardly Notice Conservative Facebook Hate Anymore?
"Republican Facebook Racism" is such old hat these days, that we barely noticed the crazy Tennessee mayor dude. And that is itself kind of a problem! Look how many fans this wonderful bigot has! More » -
#advertising
Perv Dogs Support Nude Angel, From PETA
Catholic lady Joanna Krupa's pose in this new PETA ad (click to enlarge) has the Catholic League's Crazy Bill Donohue upset, but you know who looks like they really like it? The dogs, and that's the point. [Adfreak] -
#infashion
Australians Can't Get Enough Of Blackface
Today in fashionable racism, we have: An Australian magazine with a familiar-looking cover, and a Karl Lagerfeld-directed movie that features heavily made up European models in Chinese roles. How very The Mask Of Fu Manchu. [Jezebel] -
#ripoffs
NBC Universal's Version of the Payday Loan Scam for Freelancers
Yesterday we told you about Time Inc.'s freelancer scam—the company will pay you quickly, but it'll cost you up to 4%. Today, another tipster has clued us in to NBC Universal's version, which is even worse. More » -
#scandal
The Sick Orders of the World's Most Heinous Boss
The FBI is investigating possible insider trading at hedge fund SAC Capital, but the most outrageous thing to emerge from the case are allegations of how a perverse SAC manager tried to literally turn a trader into his literal bitch. More » -
#clipjob
Gawker.TV: The Five Best Videos Ever of the Day
Today at Gawker.TV, we visit the Jersey Shore, Quentin Tarantino's new bizarre commercial, car wash revenge, a terrible spoof on Judd Apatow movies, and Obama responds to a call to legalize everything bad for America. More » -
#raperape
Sexual Assault On Campus: Schools Don't Always Offer Much Assistance
Being raped or sexually assaulted should not happen at institutions of higher learning. Unfortunately, many young women learn that their colleges and universities are unequipped to prevent sexual violence - and reporting the action could prompt a wall of silence. [Jezebel] -
#outrage
Outrage-Off: Tennessee Mayor Charlie Brown Jesus vs. Fox News
We're a Christian nation with a Muslim president who hates Charlie Brown. It's outrageous. The only solution is more outrage, in the form of outrageous right-wing idiot statements. Today's outrage-off: a Jesus-fearing Tennessee mayor vs. Fox News and News Corp. More » -
#opencaption
Roman's Lady
[Roman Polanski's wife, Emmanuelle Seigner, creates her own horror movie one-sheet as she peers out the window of the Gstaad, Switzerland, house where her husband will soon be held under house arrest. Image via INF] -
#thenamegame
N Is For Natasha, A Femme Fatale
Not all Natashas are Pottsylvanian spies — but just to be safe, you might not want to turn your back on them. [Jezebel] -
#recessionomics
Soon There Will Be No Excuse For Not Having a Crappy Job
The Way We Live Now: As close as can be to making a dollar! Unemployment has plummeted to the merest of double digits. Our scalping business is slow, and gambling's dead, but booze auctions are picking up. Promise! More » -
#crimepunishment
Monserrate Sentenced to Three Years Probation
Face-slashing asshole-of-the-year candidate and New York State Senator Hiram Monserrate will not go to jail for the face-slashing (or for the asshole-of-the-year thing). -
#drudgeology
When White People Are Arrested on Their Own Property, Matt Drudge Is There
Hey look, Matt Drudge is bringing much-needed attention to the outrageous case of Jeremy Engelking, a white man who was arrested for trespassing on his own property. Arresting white people on their own property is an abuse of power. More » -
#recaps
Jersey Shore: A Field Study
Jersey Shore is like opening a tiny present to find it is full of diamonds, but diamonds made of booze, puke, fights, diseases, and discarded thongs. You thought this gift couldn't get better, but it does. It really, really does. More » -
#woodwars
Giant Penis On Building Apparently Part of German Newspaper Dispute
Remember how the Post used to tease the Daily News with billboards, but now their mogul owners have instituted a "no criticizing the other guy" policy at both New York tabloids? German newspaper wars are way, way better. More » -
#mediacrack
When Local Reporter Pops the Trunk, Hit the Deck
In your ferocious Friday media column: A reporter brings a gun to cover Obama, more NYT layoffs coming soon, the Dallas Morning News would like your continued patronage, and plagiarist plagiarizes. More » -
#diagrammingasentence
What Sentence Will Roman Polanski Serve?
Child rapist and film director Roman Polanski was released to house arrest in his Swiss chalet (pictured) today. But when (or if) he is actually extradited and stands trial, how much time is he likely to serve? [Jezebel] -
#racism
Obama Compares the Insurance Industry to a Bunch of Thieving Gypsies
At a town hall in Allentown, Pa.—coverage of which probably made Billy Joel a couple grand in licensing fees today—Barack Obama said consumers are getting "gypped" by insurance companies. Cue the outrage. More » -
#blowups
Marky Wahlberg's Nightmarish Vision for Entourage: The Movie
If you thought you might be rid of Vinnie Chase and the boys anytime soon, think again (insert Ari Goldesque homophobic epithet here). The gang is taking it to the big screen! More » -
#youtube
Google Geniuses Disguise Perfect Porn Vehicle as Child's Play
The feds have granted Google a patent on an internet-video version of the game "rock, paper, scissors" (see above). Or at least, that's what they think they've done. Really, they've enabled a brilliant way for Google to tax pornographers. More »
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