The Nerdy White Rapper Who Launched Two Internet Sensations in 24 Hours

Melanin-deficient battle rapper Mac Lethal's pancake-focused cover of Chris Brown's "Look At Me Now"—which he recorded while making pancakes—has garnered nearly half a million views since being uploaded to YouTube about 24 hours ago. Why? Because as you'll see above, it's amazing. But also: because it hit the top of…
R.I.P. Jimmy Dean: The Sausage King's Grossest Meals
Jimmy Dean, the musician and founder of the Jimmy Dean line of breakfast products, died on Sunday at age 81. To commemorate the entrepreneur's passing, let's look back on his company's wondrous inventions. Like "Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick."
Take a Trip with this IHOP Ad from the 60's
Although they were doubtlessly trying to present a wholesome image, there's something about this ad that makes you feel like you're on drugs. What is it about grainy footage of people running through a field with balloons that suggests LSD?
Papers Find Facebook Status too Risque to Print
The Post and the Times both covered this story, about a man accused of robbery whose alibi was a Facebook status update. Both papers though, censored the update itself, which was apparently "indecipherable". Except it wasn't.
Tinsley Mortimer Pancaked and Robbed
Dan Lacey presents: "Tinsley Mortimer dressed as Eloise from The Plaza wearing a Kentucky Derby worthy hat being robbed by Fabiolo Beracasa dressed as Lady Bunny and Daphne Guinness dressed as Thomas Jefferson outside The Waverly Inn in New York."
Hoda and Kathie Lee Grapple on Syrupy Flapjack
Pancake painter-to-the-stars Dan Lacey has completed yet another work of art suggested by you, the celebrisexually-obsessed readers of this blog. Today: Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford wrestle nude, on a pancake. You can buy this thing!
Mickey Rourke Peed Upon by Star Dog
Hello, pancake painter-to-the-stars Dan Lacey has completed another work of art suggested by you, the celebrity-obsessed Gawker readers. Today: "Mickey Rourke and the canine-star of Beverly Hills Chihuahua urinating on him."
S&M Goat Marries Pancake; Repubs Outraged
Pancake painter-to-the-stars Dan Lacey has unveiled his third painting inspired by you, the Gawker commenters. Today: "An S&M goat getting married to a pancake while Rush Limbaugh and a bunch of other conservatives look on in rage."
Final Showdown: Vote on Dan Lacey's Next Masterpiece
Three finalists remain in our contest to pick a new idea to be painted by pancake artist Dan Lacey. Will it be Rahm Emanuel? Maddow & Olbermann? Or fat Rush and Michael Steele? Vote below:
Vote on Your Pancake Painting of the Future!
Last week you people submitted more than 100 fantastical ideas for Pancake Painter of Light and Happiness Dan Lacey. Below are the ten best. Vote now and make one come to life:
Bring Your Crazy Pancake Painting Idea to Life!
Dan Lacey, our favorite fantastical pancake painter, has just completed this Josephine Baker-themed vision of Michelle Obama. Otherworldly. Now we're giving you a chance to come up with an idea for Dan to paint. Historic!
Sarah Palin Is All Growed Up!
America's queen turns 45 today! Sarah Palin, not Latifah. She's almost as old as Alaska's very statehood! We already gave her our present (bad advice). But she also has a present for America:
Pancake Painter Sex Cartoon Uproar!
Did you know that acclaimed pancake-head artist Dan Lacey is also an erotic cartoonist? It's true! But now his eBay-ing rights are under attack from a dreaded conservative blogger.
