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more about #thingsweactuallylike more comments → misslinda: Yikes! Bidding is over a thousand bucks and nine days to go! You're over the limit for what I can get away with without my husband saying "what the he... more » momof3wildkids: You are charging $4 for shipping? Really? Couldn't Denton spring for the four bucks? more » Jim Topoleski: wow I remember my ex girlfriend LOVING to write so called "slam books" She had hundreds of them in high school she passed along to friends, I even fo... more » The Real JR: Item specifics - Fiction & Literature Books Format: Hardcover Publication Year: 2009 Topic: -- Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed Language: ... more » BookishLookish: Smails will bit $120 if there're tits involved. Anyone? more » The Real JR: Dude, I was in the lead then got outbid within 3 minutes. Oh, it's a mutha-fuckin-BID-OFF! more » Alaska Miller: This is a farce. The best Sarah Palin book in the world is to buy Going Rouge, replace the dust jacket with Going Rogue and convincing her to sign it... more » The Real JR: I am glad this is going to Save the Children. Though I would think this would be a good fundraiser for Planned Parenthood and, of course, Rape Kits fo... more » Richard Petty Bourgeoisie: Just to clarify: No one's signature obscured any of the family's wilderness recipes, right? Because I'm only bidding to get Bristol's Beaver. I hea... more » Mrs. Beeton: I want this book to become like a chain letter. The winner should keep adding the signatures of literary luminaries and resell it for charity, as does... more » reimoise: Just to be absolutely sure, this book is signed by Sarah Palin as well, right? more » Mount_Prion: While I do think we should save children, I also think we should burn books. So I'm a tad conflicted about bidding. more » b4nt4: all i know is in london they have one machine--one teeny tiny machine--that both washes and dries your clothes. i really can't tell you about the soc... more » BadUncle: Foster, I love this sentence: You guys wouldn't know what to do with The Beatrice Inn if it crawled up your nose in a $100 bill. more » Bottle-Of-Smoke: Foster, try London You're a Lady by the Pogues when you get a chance. A lovely little whiskey-and-nostalgia-sodden ode to the Auld Towne. more » -
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The Gawker Sarah Palin Slam Book: Bid on This Literary Treasure for Charity
At 2009's National Book Awards we honored Sarah Palin's Going Rogue as 2010's frontrunner for the NBA Fiction Prize by getting it signed by the gathered literary luminaries. And now, it can be the best charitable, tax-deductible present ever. More » -
#culturaldivides
British Sunday Times Writer Who Thinks New York City Pretty Much Sucks: A Formal Response
Oh, hello there, Stephanie Marsh of the Sunday Times. When you write an essay called "New York has lost its edge," and you live here, it's okay. When you're writing from London...
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#awesomethings
Who Is Gawker Media Overlord Nick Denton's New Neighbor?
I must've inadvertently done a rain dance to the gossip gods yesterday, because here at Gawker Weekend HQ, Christmas is here. Not often do I get too many O RLY?! moments like this. Everyone, meet my boss Nick's new neighbor: More » -
#advertising
The Truth About Zoos: Poop. (And Pee)
From Rhett & Link, the guys who brought you the ad that all ads should probably be like, comes this new spot for the Central Florida Zoo. Their relentless honesty requires it to focus totally on excrement. [Adfreak] -
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This Video Contains Every Awesome Illusion of New York
When the young dreamers out there conjure images of Manhattan they think of beauty, art, fashion, socialites, the skyline, and all-around general fabulousness. Well, most New Yorkers don't get that on a daily basis, but this video has them all. More » -
#commonsense
The STFU Manners Mafia: We're One Step Short of Beating You with Your Cell Phone
Common situation in an elevator: Mr. Mouthbreather near you has a ringing phone, which he answers, and talks into, loudly. He should be facepunched, right? Right! Ergo, Sunday Styles trend piece: People now vigilantly fighting back against manner-less, oblivious pricks. More » -
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If you read this week's Ethicist column, (A) I'm sorry, (B) here's your consolation.
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#existentialism
The first thing in this morning's Gawker Weekend inbox: People Talking on Bananas. Sigh.
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Great Moments In Drugs: June 12, 1970
Here, an new animated short video celebrating the day that Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis threw a no-hitter while blind-tripping on acid. Truly one of the greatest American drug accomplishments of the 20th century. Learn your history, kids. [James Blagden] -
#herogram
Miss J Alexander Is the Best Gay Role Model in the Whole Wide World
America's Next Top Model judge J Alexander is on The Tyra Show helping a young lesbian come out. He is the best ally that gay youth have, just by being as big and gay as he wants to be. More » -
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Former New York Observer Editor Peter Kaplan Tells Charlie Rose He's "Evangelical"
Things To Watch Instead of Mad Men: the day Jared Kushner announced hiring Kyle Pope as the New York Observer's new editor, departed longtime Observer editor Peter Kaplan went on Charlie Rose. He gave some great quotes. Here's good storytelling. More » -
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MySpace's Future: Online Slum for Depression Refugees
It's hard to imagine much of a future for MySpace. Which is probably why it took a science fiction author to do so: Bruce Sterling says the flagging social network is an ideal shantytown for the nihilistic unemployed. Compelling! More » -
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When Singing Computers Were Truly Menacing
Today's wee computing devices aren't nearly as threatening as those giant mainframes that took up entire floors. Which is why this awkwardly singing old IBM 7094 is far creepier than your video-capable iPhone could ever be. More » -
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Creating a City From Memory
Autistic artist Steven Wiltshire can draw precise, detailed cityscapes after a single viewing of a city. He is incredible. He's currently drawing the New York skyline. You can watch him live. Click through to see a bit of Wiltshire's Tokyo. More » -
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Adam Goldberg's Bizarre, Self-Loathing Tour of LA
Things you'll learn on comedian/actor Adam Goldberg's fantastic "tour" of LA with VBS.tv: (1) Rihanna's (supposedly) his neighbor, her security guards are shitty, (2) Silverlake restaurants: shitty, (3) his Silverlake hipster friends: shitty cheapskates. It's bizarre, wonderful, and very LA. More » -
#smallwonders
Forget Balloon Boy, Today's All About Train Baby
If Balloon Boy and his family were looking for publicity, they'll find it's fleeting. There's a new amazing tot on the horizon, and this one survived being hit by a train. More » -
#science
Scientists have developed a "Marilyn Monroe" gene that makes female fruit flies overwhelmingly alluring. Useful...
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#wastelands
Nuclear cleanup agents are now stalking Washington State for potentially radioactive rabbit shit.
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Toilets are this season's hot dowry in India. Those women know what's up.
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Regretsy: Hysterically Bad Trips into Arts and Crafts
Maybe you've heard of Etsy, the uber-twee site allowing "creative" types to sell their "arts and crafts" "wares." Imagine shopping at Michael's on crack. Regretsy, which finds the most insane things on Etsy, is like shopping Michael's on acid. More »
