It’s the 20th Anniversary of the Macarena-Themed DNC, and These Videos Have Broken Me
These videos are better than winning $1 million.
Who Had Monica Lewinsky Kicked Out of Al Gore's Box at Cannes?
According to a report in the Guardian, Monica Lewinsky came this close to sitting in the same box as Al Gore this weekend at Cannes before organizers wised up and tossed her out—narrowly averting a crisis, maybe, if this had happened in say, 1998. Mon dieu, quelle horreur. Can you even imagine?
The Government's Security-Check Provider "Flushed" Files to Get Paid
Remember when Al Gore and the Clinton Administration made everyone happy by "reinventing government" back in the '90s, on the principle that government functions would be more efficient if a third-party private intermediary were taking profits on them, because the invisible hand of the free market will always produce…
Gangnam Style, Lil B, Bill Nye, Chuck Norris, and 'A Gay Dog' Got Votes: Your Ridiculous Ballot Write-Ins All in One Place
As Diane Sawyer would say, "People around the world diiiiiiiiiiie—literally, die" for the right to vote. How do some Americans choose to wield this power so many have sacrificed their lives to obtain? By voting for Santa Claus. Or Mickey Mouse. Or a Korean-pop dance style that mimics a constipated jockey riding a…
Al Gore Suggests Mile-High City's Altitude May Have Affected Obama's Ability to Debate
Reaching for seemingly any reasonable explanation for Obama's stunning listlessness at yesterday's presidential debate, former Vice President Al Gore offered up a "controversial" suggestion: It's the altitude, stupid.
Sarah Palin's Marathon Time Was Two Minutes Faster Than Paul Ryan's
It was bad enough that Paul Ryan compulsively lied about his marathon time, but now comes word that, among recent vice-presidential candidates who ran marathons, Ryan is only the third fastest. John Edwards posted the fastest time at three hours and thirty minutes. Impressive, if not super surprising; you don't get to…
Did Jose Canseco Admit to Not Writing His Brilliant Tweets?
Jose Canseco is the T.S. Eliot of Twitter. But how does this washed-up baseball star and confessed steroid user manage to churn out an endless stream of brilliantly twisted tweets? Maybe he has help.
Who's More Unprofessional: Keith Olbermann Or His Last Four Employers?
Keith Olbermann was just fired from Current TV — and we hear that chances of him actually showing up to a slated appearance with old Sports Center cohost Dan Patrick at a panel in New York City next Thursday are not much higher than the lottery odds. Guess Dan will have to do this one by himself. Not that he should be…
Who Wants To Buy This Guy's 'Big, #1 Story' for $1.5 Million?
There's a big story floating around the universe right now, and it's all yours, for $1.5 million.
Al Gore Is Apparently Unaware That Steve Jobs Hates Snitches
Speaking at a conference in South Africa, Apple board member Al Gore blabbed about "the new phones coming out next month." Now everyone's expecting two new iPhones. Apple'll probably be cool about it. It's pretty laid back about iPhone launches.
Al Gore Shuns Rick Perry, Outs the Host on Colbert Report
Stephen Colbert welcomed former Vice President Al Gore to the Report tonight for a wide-ranging chat—just kidding, it was mostly about global warming because, duh, Al Gore. That notwithstanding, the interview did have two standout moments, including Gore's refusal to reciprocate Rick Perry's 1988 endorsement of him,…
Newt Gingrich Unlikely to Appear in More Climate Change Ads with Nancy Pelosi
My personal favorite way to remember how far to the right the Republican party has move in only a few years is this 2008 Al Gore-funded commercial in which Newt Gingrich and Nancy Pelosi urge the country to address climate change.
Gore: President Obama Has Failed to Lead on Climate Change
Al Gore is calling out President Obama for his lack of leadership on the environment, saying the White House has failed to "make the case for bold action on climate change."
Keith Olbermann Is Already Insulting His New Boss Al Gore
Pathologically self-destructive ego-vessel Keith Olbermann is launching a new show on Al Gore's Current cable network in two weeks, so it's time to start the passive aggressive media tour!
Old Reporter Outraged that Young Press Secretary Is on Facebook
In your odd Thursday media column: an old reporter goes on a Facebook-shaming rampage, the Boston Globe is suddenly "not for sale," Dick Ebersol retires, Bill Keller is still talking, and Al Gore says News Corp's censoring his network.
Keith Olbermann Officially Announces His Marriage to Al Gore
It's official: As had been rumored for hours, Keith Olbermann is bringing his special brand of self-righteous haranguing to Current TV, Al Gore's weird TV thingie that no one watches. On a phone conference call today, Olbermann revealed that he will host an hour-long newscast five nights a week for Current and will…
Al Gore Answers Annoying Snow Questions
Whenever there's a major snowstorm nowadays, dingbats nationwide spew some variation of, "Some global warming this is, Al Gore." And what happens when Gore actually responds with simple explanations? They revert to "Al Gore invented the internet" jokes. Exciting times!
What If Bill Daley Keeps Fainting All Over The Place?
President Obama introduced his new chief of staff, Bill Daley, at a briefing this afternoon, without any major incidents. Phew! Because the last time a president introduced Daley in this setting, Daley collapsed, and Al Gore had to save him.
Al Gore Never Loved Your Dumb Corn Gas, Iowa
Al Gore has admitted that his early, critical support for corn-based ethanol subsidies — which he now admits is "not a good policy" — was designed to curry favor with Iowa farmers before his presidential run. Shameful! Enjoy liars' jail.
Another Bloody 11/11 for Current TV?
On November 11 for the past two years, Al Gore's Current TV has laid off a bunch of staffers. In 2008, 32 people were axed; 80 more were dismissed in 2009. With 11/11 upon us tomorrow, employees are getting nervous.
