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things we actually like
Wonderful Cute Creatures Eating Wonderful Cute Fruit
It's Summer! You doing something tonight? You should be! Anyway: coinciding with all the animal/food coverage we did today, here's a meme-tastic, strangely hypnotic video of a bunch of cute animals snacking on a watermelon, like I'm about to do. More »
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By Foster KamerComment by ObamaIsMyPresident: Ok - I've watched this like 10 times now. I think what makes it even cuter is the little sounds... 3 Responses | Other threads
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good stuff
John Hodgman's Broadcast Correspondent's Speech: Obama Is The First Nerd
John Hodgman nailed an utterly hysterical speech to President Obama at the Radio and Television Correspondents dinner yesterday, slagging on media for a while, before hopefully designating Obama as our first nerd president. Obama's Vulcan salute after the jump. More »
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By Foster KamerComment by Xanaxian: I will test the Nerds' generosity. Am I allowed to like both Hodgman and Obama, and simultaneously think that Dune is... 8 Responses | Other threads
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wtf
Video Media Strangeness: Rachel Sklar, David Carr, Diet Coke, In A Bar.
Not entirely sure what to make of this: The Daily Beast just posted video of Rachel Sklar and David Carr (henceforth known as SklarCarr) talking. It's weird. Especially when Carr notes that the New York Times doesn't need saving. More »
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By Foster KamerComment by Peter Feld: I''m sorry Rachel. "I love his jam"???? 6 Responses | Other threads
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Knocked The F*** OUT!
Video: Nearly Beheaded Bret Michaels Is Not Long For The Theater
So, this just happened: there's a Tony-nominated musical called Rock of Ages, which is a "jukebox" of 70s/80s anthem-rock staples, starring American Idol alumnus Constantine Margulies. Bret Michaels performed with the show tonight, and it did not go well. More » -
Hat Attack!
Video: Roger Federer Attacked At French Open By Hat-Happy Fan
During today's French Open - at which rockstar tennis player Roger Federer beat Robin Soderling to match Pete Sampras legendary record of 14 Grand Slam titles - Federer was assaulted by a deranged, hat-obsessed fan. More »
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By Foster KamerComment by heywhat: Two words: Monica Seles. And why did the guards stop chasing once the guy, you know like, ran away?!? Seriously,... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Tech Journo Catfight!
Gadget Nerds Can't Discuss Ethics Without Devolving into Schoolyard Taunts
Tech commentator Leo LaPorte and TechCrunch's Michael Arrington were doing yesterday's Gillmor Gang show when Arrington provoked LaPorte over free-product disclosures. LaPorte freaked out and shut down the show, but not before spewing colorful invective at Arrington first. More »
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By Foster KamerComment by Michael Arrington: Seriously, the whole thing was a big misunderstanding. I thought we were talking about brie. 1 Responses | Other threads
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redacted
Why Did the Huffington Post Censor the Jewish Obama Hate Speech Video?
So: remember that terrible, shocking video of the awful frat-tards spewing racial epithets, screaming and trashing President Barack Obama in ways so debase, they're really not even worth quoting here? Well, The Huffington Post actually censored it. Why? More »
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By Foster KamerComment by Trulymadlyme: I am so pissed about people are making excuses for these guys. Here's the thing about what they're saying. Putting... 26 Responses | Other threads
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he hates your kids
Bill O'Reilly Wishes Youtube Lived Up to a Higher Standard Than Fox News
Not that it's news, but jesus, O'Reilly, you're a dick. It's Friday night, everyone's about to enjoy their weekend, and what do you do? You bring on the parent of some cute YouTube sensation kid, and skewer him. More »
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By Foster KamerComment by Mediahohoho: Bill thinks every time a tape is rolling, there's a chance for a human being to totally embarrass himself being... 4 Responses | Other threads
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The Tonys!
Video: Tonys Host Neil Patrick Harris Does Letterman's Obligatory 'Top 10' Tonys List
In case you need reminding:Teh Geigh AwardzThe 2009 Antoinette Perry Awards, AKA, THE TONYS! [sparklehands] are tomorrow. We'll be covering them more throughout the weekend, but first up: your yearly Letterman Top Ten Tonys List. More »
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By Foster KamerComment by ShanghaiLil: I don't know -- the Angela Lansbury joke made me chortle. 2 Responses | Other threads
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field trip
A Bronx Tale: In Search of Sonia Sotomayor
There's been a lot of hootin'-and-hollerin' about Sonia Sotomayor and her rags-to-riches life story. But who's going to the Bronx to find out what her peeps think? I can do that. South Bronx, stand up! More »
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By T.A.N.Comment by No Day Like Friday: I think you accidentally interviewed JImmy McNulty. Also: we need a comparison video. On the Upper West Side. 5 Responses | Other threads
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Kids Crying
Video: Britian's Got Talent Cutie Hollie Steel Cries On Live TV, Gets It Together, Advances Round
Aw. Tear. Hollie Steel, the tiny ten year-old aspiring ballerina/singer, broke down last night on her Britain's Got Talent semi-final round. She then came back to kick ass everywhere. More »
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By Foster KamerComment by Tremonius: The model was a Timberlakes game some time ago when the little charmer forgot the lyrics for the Star Spangled... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Video: The Return Of Susan Boyle
Onetime Britain's Got Talent underdog turned operatic, tearjerking sensation Susan Boyle made her return to the stage tonight on the semi-final episode of the show. Did she come correct? More »
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By Foster KamerComment by pureblarney: Anything from Cats, even as a theater guy, I find particularly creepy... Word. "Memory" is a pretty heavy-handed choice, but I... 4 Responses | Other threads
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things we actually like
A Healthy Overdose Of Twee
Pinko Culture Overload: rocker Andrew Bird, This American Life, comic book artist Chris Ware. Apart, there's at least one you hate. Smashed together? A wonderful, 3.5 minute video concerning a mouse and a mousehead. More »
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By Foster KamerComment by WretchedGnu: Aside from Lynda Barry and Ruben Bolling, Chris Ware is the god of a comic book culture that is otherwise... 6 Responses | Other threads
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snl digest
Will Ferrell-Hosted, Cameo-Laden SNL Season Finale Will Come To Traumatize Lorne Michaels
Last night's Will Ferrell-hosted SNL season closer was a perfect freak-storm of cameos (Tom Hanks, Anne Hathaway, Norm McDonald, Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler) and nostalgia. The play-by-play, post-jump. More » -
L8R
Saturdays Are For Godlessness: Homeless and Atheists Get Screwed
Like any good beginning to a Saturday night: uppers and downers. Godless teenagers and homeless people. More »
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By Foster KamerComment by RagtagOperation: I, unlike the lifers above, liked this post. Boo to retarded city policy no doubt hatched up by "hand... 1 Responses | Other threads
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tom cruise
Long-Haired, Freak-Eyed Tom Cruise Preaching 'Study Technology'
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the roots
The Roots Will Save Jimmy Fallon, Also Magazines
Jimmy Fallon has a lot going for him: His house band The Roots are Grammy nominated. His blog-crew is Webby nominated. And he, well, he reads Gawker to get his spirits up. True story! More »
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By T.A.N.Comment by PandoraSpocks: I am an oldz. I usually sleep through Fallon, but I'm pretty sure Ben Vereen is in this band. 3 Responses | Other threads
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the roots
The Re-Education of ?uestlove & The Roots
NY Mag spent 55 minutes with ?uestlove and deemed him a "a soft, Pooh-like pile of a person." Aww. That's a compliment, right? We, too, have 55 minutes of The Roots, but actual video. More »
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By T.A.N.Comment by Stream Of Consciousness: God I LOVE The Roots. They are incredible with an absolutely solid catalog...in fact a superb catalog. Black Thought is... 3 Responses | Other threads
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hires
If Facebook Needs Faux-Documentary Recruiting Videos, It's Already Lost
How do engineers decide which jobs to take in Silicon Valley? It's a complex algorithm involving money, friends, hype, and free food. Nowhere in the equation: slick videos. That's why Facebook's recruiting is failing. More »
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By Owen ThomasComment by Shamoononon, Vampire Grater - Now SWF: I've always hated places that think the hip new thing for Engineers is open work places where you can see... 4 Responses | Other threads
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He Made You
Eminem Tells Blogs: He Made You
Eminem dropped his first official solo single in four years earlier this week, "We Made You". Some like it, but many more are calling it formulaic, or boring. More »
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By T.A.N.Comment by Looker: I've always been confused by the praise this guy has gotten over the years. It seems like every time he... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Somali pirates
The Somali Pirates Never Thought They'd Be On a Boat
Yes, pirates are dangerous criminals, blah blah blah. And yet in their home movies, they come off as kind of charming! More »
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By Owen ThomasComment by Dagrolord: I'm not at all bothered about American citizens held by Somali pirates. I understand Steven Segal was just dropped... 5 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Inept Weathermen, We Salute You
Today is National Weatherman Day. To honor these brave men and women, our video staff has put together a compilation of the best of on-air weatherman floof goofing. Pretty much everywhere, it's gonna be hot. More » -
nostalgia
One More Thing: Sex and Violence in Movies and TV
Why else would we even go to the movies or turn on the television? Okay, there are a few other reasons, but mostly it's the sex and violence. So. What are you favorite scenes of people getting it on or having it out? Or both at once? Obviously, keep it tasteful and SFW. I'll get us going after the jump. More »
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Comment by Aaron Altman: Spielberg, I think, revolutionized the depiction of war on the big screen. This is Omaha Beach from Saving Private... 26 Responses | Other threads
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election
Terry Tate is Back! And He's Kicking Sarah Palin's Ass!
Terry Tate, the linebacker-turned-office manager who starred in one of the greatest Superbowl commercials of all time, has returned. In the first installment of his triumphant move from advertising to politics, Tate appears at Palin's infamous interview with Katie Couric to express his mild displeasure with the Alaskan ice queen's infuriating double-talk. More »
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Comment by MosseyCade: Yep. This is what overgrown black men will do to decent petite white women if Obama is elected. It'll prolly... 5 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Celebrating The Women of Mad Men
Season two of everyone's favorite misogyny-fest, Mad Men, ends next week. But good news! AMC just ordered a third. In the meantime, you can't have a TV drama about a bunch of women-hating he-men without women for them to hate. And what are those women like? Video intern Marian Lorraine has compiled the ladies at their super retro bitchiest. Click through for awesomeness! More »
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Comment by Violex: Someone explain the way of Americans to this foreigner: Why is this Ms. Holloway (gorgeous for sure) exalted for her... 6 Responses | Other threads
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nostalgia
One More Thing: The Great Regression
What do you do when the world's economy is falling apart and God only knows when things will get better? Duh! You get together with your friends, pretend that you're six, and start building some sofa-and-blanket forts stat! Dig deep into your memories for the days when food and shelter was someone else's problem, and find some clips that hearken back to those warm and cozy—and lost—times. They don't have to be cartoons, but they do have to be from childhood. That's all. I'll start with my biggest childhood hero. More » -
comebacks
Oily, Naked Britney Releases 'Womanizer' Video
Nothing says "Comeback" like full-on, baby-oiled nudity! Britney Spears' hotly (?) anticipated "Womanizer" video is out. She dances, she sings, she beats up dudes while wearing really high heels. What more could anyone ask for? Check it out after the jump. More »
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Comment by Seriously: Despite the fact that her music is, er, not my thing. Is anyone else proud of her right now? 10 Responses | Other threads
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nostalgia
One More Thing: Live in Concert
Tonight, let's get musical. Awesome, amazing, stupendous, rocking live music moments. That's it. I'm taking my wayback machine to a magical concert in 1973 to get us started. More »
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Comment by Baroness: The U2 Superbowl 2002 half-time show still blows me away. The names ascending in this mass national event after 9/11- and... 8 Responses | Other threads
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nostalgia
One More Thing: The Paul Newman Generation
In the wake of Paul Newman's death, it would be just obscene to focus on anything random for tonight's Youtube video fest. I agree with all of the commenters who said they never thought a celebrity death would make them cry until this amazing man went and proved that we are all human and that we all need to cry sometimes. But there's only a certain amount of Paul Newman movies and clips, and we've been sharing them all day in the posts about his passing. However, a huge part of his legacy is that he was a member of the generation of actors and actresses that changed movies forever. Method actors, Actors' Studio people—people who put real human emotion and experience into their roles, rather than the staged, scene-eating acting that marks most of what went before it. Newman's generation—in terms of his training—includes, but is not limited to, Brando, Dennis Hopper, Pacino, Deniro, Ellen Barkin, Steve McQueen, Gene Wilder, Marylin Monroe, Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, James Dean, Sidney Poitiere, Chris Walken, Rip Torn, Dustin Hoffman, George Peppard, Anne Bancroft, and Halloween star P.J. Soles. More Actors' Studio grads here. Let me get us started. More » -
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Jews for Obama
So are the Democrats going to have Florida stolen from them again? Not if everyone's favorite Jewey homegirl Sarah Silverman has anything to say about it (Okay, actually, a lot of people can't stand her anymore, but I still like her a lot). Sarah is stumping for Obama by urging folks to use emotional coercion against their aged relatives in Florida in order to get them to vote for the Illinois Senator. Silverman points out that rather than fearing black males, elderly Jews should realize that they have much in common with them. And if they still won't vote for Barack, well, she guesses they won't get any visits from the grandkids anytime soon. And, yeah, I know it's a couple days old, but it deserves a post. Clip after the jump. More »
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Comment by Fishnets and Cigarettes: You think Barack Hussein Obama is a weird name? How about Ian Spiegelman? OY! 10 Responses | Other threads
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nostalgia
One More Thing: Booze in Movies and Television
Dear, sweet, precious, life-sustaining alcohol has starred in more movies and TV shows than any actor or actress could ever hope to star in. And tonight let us give the nectar of the gods its due. What's your favorite hooch scene? As ever, I'll humbly recommend one after the jump. More » -
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Oh Hey! Here is Video of Sandra Bernhard's Attack on Sarah Palin
So I was looking for that new "Thank You, John McCain" ad on Youtube and couldn't find it, but I found this clip of Sandra Bernhard's Sarah Palin riff. Transcribing does not do it justice, it turns out, so watch it below. More »
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Comment by FriendOfBobby: I guess I am not familiar enough with Sandra Bernhard's body of work to see why this would be considered... 15 Responses | Other threads
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heavy
Disaster Ahead For Heavy.com?
Funny video site Heavy.com managed to make it through the tech boom and bust intact. But the site—and its venture capital investors—may have overestimated how popular it could actually get. We hear that Heavy's VP of marketing has left the company, taking two of his top salesmen with him on the way out. His departing words: "Rome is burning." More »
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Comment by WhoDaCapFits: This is going to sound like sour grapes, but just because it's sour grapes doesn't make it not true .... 1 Responses | Other threads
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saturday night live
Alaska, Swimmer's Ear To Dominate Saturday Night Live Opener
The new season of Saturday Night Live begins tonight and it may be one of the most anticipated debuts the show has had in a long while. The host is human-dolphin hybrid Michael Phelps and athletes often make surprisingly good hosts, because they (generally) aren't afraid to go along with anything. (That's the secret weapon all great hosts understand.) More importantly, it will (hopefully!) mark the return of Tina Fey to the ensemble, taking on the temporary role of You Know Who. (Or maybe it'll be Kristen Wiig and her Target lady voice? Also promising.) The show definitely lost something when Fey left as a writer, and while a recurring bit role can't recapture all the magic, she will mine that part for every comedic possibility there is. And there are a lot. More » -
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Barack Roll Becomes McCain's Worst Nightmare
The man who brought us Barack Roll is back with a hilarious treat. So John McCain gave his big Republican nomination acceptance speech in front of a giant video screen. What could possibly go wrong with that? See it after the jump. More »
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Comment by Triborough: I have had enough of this. The Rick Roll was stupid and childish enough, this is worse. I have had... 4 Responses | Other threads
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nostalgia
One More Thing: New York City in Movies and TV
A location can be as much the star of a movie or television show as the actors and actresses whose names top the credits. And New York is perhaps the biggest star ever (Yes, I know there are many other starry cities, but tonight we're doing NYC). So, what's your favorite movie or TV show where the Big Apple and its culture, sensibility, and aesthetic is intrinsic to the narrative? Mine is after the jump. More »
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video
Eco-Hippies Mourn Dead Trees—To the Extreme!
Yes, deforestation is a terrible problem and may ruin the earth, but this is just a bit much. Members of the environmentalist group Earth First communed in the woods of North Carolina recently to scream and cry at the tops of their lungs for the brethren flora. Either that, or some hoaxers created a prank video to make Earth First look even whackier than it already has with its "tree sits" and such. I can't decide. Judge for yourself after the jump. More »
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Cooking With John McCain
Now and then some clever Youtube users actually produce an intentionally funny political video. Case in point, "McCake," which came out this weekend. It explores just what kind of a birthday cake would be baked by a bitter, short-fused, intemperate lifetime politician who bristles violently at even the suggestion of criticism and who just knows that it's his turn to be the President, goddamit! Clip after the jump. More » -
sex toys
Love Bunnies: Facebook Sex Toys Make Your Profile Even More Self Indulgent [NSFW]
As if Facebook weren't enough of a giant circle jerk already, the marital aid impresarios at LoveHoney have come up with what they're calling "the world's first Facebook sex toy". Although you can "change your Love Bunny's mood" andannoyturn on your friends by getting them to install the application and "flirting" with their Love Bunnies, the main thing it seems to do is sit there on your profile and look cute—that is, unless you decide to buy one of the company's real-life Love Bunny vibrators too, which will come complete with its own name and birth certificate. Talk about giving Facebook pokes a whole new meaning. [Fleshbot] -
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One More Thing: The Greatest Moments in Black & White
Our little end-of-the-day fun-fests have ignored the golden—er, black and white—age of movies and TV for far too long. We all know that many of the most important and memorable moments for both mediums occurred before the widespread use of color film kicked in, and before color film was even invented at all, for that matter. So let us celebrate our colorless faves this evening. I'll kick it off with the series that sent me to sleep every night as a kid. More »
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