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The only way to improve upon an evening spent watching The Princess Bride for the thousandth time is to add wine. And now there's the perfect wine for the occasion, Princess Bride wine! "The Bottle of the Wits" is the genius creation of the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, Texas, and you can choose from the "Inconceivable Cab" or the "As Your Wish White." No doubt a glass or two of either will be enough to ensure you dream sweet dreams of Westley. More »
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In "Songs I Discovered When I Went To Get A Haircut Two Weeks Ago And Not A Moment Sooner" news, Nicolas Cage has decided to add a little Nicolas Cage flair to that LMFAO song by turning it into a dramatic reading of sorts. More »
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We may have a bit of good news regarding the seemingly never-ending case of 'Virginia vs. Homosexuals Adopting Babies Who Need Good Families, Gay Or Straight'. More »
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It's hard to tell if Michael Alone is a McDonald's knockoff or just a poor translation, but either way, these butchered brands are right up my "you couldn't think of a more original name?" alley. More »
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I kind of knew I would love this video when I clicked on it and I was right. I just didn't know how much I would love it. More »
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You know when a sitcom character opens their closet and it's packed inch for inch with stuff and you wonder "How the fuck did it get like that?" and "How is nothing falling out when they open the door?" this photo is pretty much like that concept but on a much, much larger/cooler scale. More »
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On Friday Rebeca Arellano, a lesbian student at San Diego's Patrick Henry High, was chosen as homecoming king during a pep rally. She's the first girl to hold the title in school history, but it gets better! Last night at the dance, Rebecca's girlfriend, Haileigh Adams, was crowned homecoming queen, making them the first lesbian couple to be king and queen. More »
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According to USA Today, "the number of gays and lesbians adopting children has nearly tripled in the past decade despite discriminatory rules in many states, according to an analysis of recent population trends" which is the possibly the best kind of Saturday news you could ask for. More »
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If a national commercial depicting a lesbian couple in pajamas talking about the fact that they have sex —because they're two people in a relationship and not because there's a guy around to think it's totally hot— isn't a win, I don't know what is. More »
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There was a closing party for Ryan Trecartin's show "Any Ever" at the Museum of Modern Art's contemporary space, PS1, on Wednesday night, co-hosted by the museum and an online magazine called DIS. There was candy, and an open bar, and Trecartin's incredible video installations, which are about capitalism and market research and reality TV and the suburbs and youth the ways in which the contemporary environment makes us human beings complicit in — or even seek — our own commodification. Does that make it sound really boring, or not funny? It is actually very funny. More »
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Sweetie, darling, sweetie, darling, is that a bee? No, darling, it's Patsy and Eddie taping new episodes of Absolutely Fabulous, sweetie. Get me the champers, Saffy. No, darling, the other champ—thank you, sweetie. These brand new episodes, sweetie, are gonna be broadcast on BBC later this year to mark AbFab's 20th anniversary. In the meantime, darling, why not re-watch this French & Saunders sketch where the idea of a self-obsessed mildly alcoholic fashion magazine editor and her long-suffering daughter and enabling best friend first germinated? Starts at 8:25. Cheers to that, darling. Sweetie. Darling. More »
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There are plenty of reasons to be impressed by members of the U.S. Air Force, and now you can add this to the list: Their ability to pull off a cover of Adele's "Rolling In The Deep" even better than the kids on Glee. More »
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Our inspiring story of the day concerns Sensei Keiko Fukuda, who was just promoted to 10th degree black belt, judo's highest level. The 98-year-old overcame gender discrimination that kept her at a lower rank than less skilled men for decades. Fukuda still teaches judo and is now one of only three people in the world to reach the rank of 10th dan. [Via The Daily What] More »
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"She just kept hugging Rosie," a psychologist told The New York Times. "She" was a fifteen-year-old testifying about her father repeatedly raping her, as well as impregnating her. Rosie is a golden retriever named after Rosa Parks who helps abused children testify in New York courts. Similarly-trained dogs work with children or developmentally disabled adults around the country. More »
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"Before Jessie Knight became Great Britain's first professional female tattoo artist she worked for her father in his sharp shooting circus act." We loved these photos of Knight at work, tattooing other women during World War II, even before we knew how awesome she was. More »
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Following a metric ton of speculation and "yes, it's happening!...wait, no it isn't" announcements, we now have confirmation from Jeffrey Tambor that the Arrested Development movie is a go (hopefully?)!!! More »
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The lone female interpreter in the Pashtun province in Afghanistan, Shakilla Zikeria, was recently honored for her role in aiding American soldiers during an attack. The Americans were en route to a medical outreach with a group of women when things took a turn for the worse: More »
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Republican New York State Senator Roy McDonald: More »
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What's the perfect birthday gift for twin sisters who also happen to be in a rock band called The Breeders? If you guessed "A cake shaped like a womb with twin fetuses in it," you are both a little bit sick and correct! More »
]]> http://jezebel.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5810795&view=rss&microfeed=true An extremely lucky little boy named Zachary recently received a full-sized TARDIS for his birthday, hand-built by his father and grandfather. Confusingly, FirstNews refers to the Doctor Who fan and birthday boy as both five and eleven. Guess he must be a time traveler. More »
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I love almost any story that begins with people banding together for a shared cause, and I'm also fond of true crime stories. More »
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While students at PS 161 in Harlem were dancing to a Beyoncé song in their high school gymnasium, they got a very special surprise when the singer showed up and joined the routine herself (at the 1:35 mark, and note: those kids don't miss a beat when B shows up). It's all a part of the Let's Move! initiative — yes, the very same organization for which Michelle Obama did the dougie — which means this might be one of the best initiatives of all time. More »
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Here's yet another reason to love Amy Poehler: When it was her turn to speak at the Time 100 Gala, she didn't pay homage in her speech to any of the usual suspects like Lourne Michaels, Hillary Clinton, or even husband Will Arnett. Instead, she thanked the dedicated women who help take care of her children, allowing her to pursue the career she always wanted. She spoke for all working women "that get to do what you get to do because there are wonderful people helping at home" saying, "on behalf of every sister and mother and person who stands in your kitchen and helps you love your child, I say thank you — and I celebrate you tonight." More »
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What a thrill it is, every once in a while, to read a rip-roaring take-down! Today's specimen is Reed Krakoff, the Coach designer who launched his own super-expensive namesake brand last year, who is profiled by Ariel Levy in this week's New Yorker. Levy — whose last fashion profile was an exceptionally warm psychological portrait of Lanvin's Alber Elbaz — seems not to have been so taken with Krakoff. More »
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In an effort to raise awareness for sexual assault against women, men in Alaska walked in heels for the fourth annual "Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" event at the University of Alaska Anchorage. More »
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The British woman who was caught on video earlier this week fighting off six men as they robbed a jewelry store has been identified as Ann Timson, a 71-year-old grandmother. Timson told a local newspaper that she ran across the street to attack the men because she thought they were beating up a kid, CBS News reports. She says: More »
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If you spotted six men trying to break into a jewelry store with sledgehammers, would you attack them with your handbag? See how this elderly woman in Northampton, England managed to foil a robbery with just her purse-swinging skills. More »
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Because 2010 is the year in which everyone must perform "Bad Romance" and have it uploaded to the internet for posterity, here is the wonderful Joseph Gordon-Levitt doing exactly that. More »
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File this under "Why did this not already exist?" and also "Why is this not in my house, now": Golden Girls Nesting Dolls by Ginger Williams. Obviously, Dorothy's the tallest. More »
]]> http://jezebel.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5615747&view=rss&microfeed=true Our favorite pitchman is taking fan questions via Twitter and Facebook, and posting video responses. He's responded to questions and comments from anonymous random folks, Gizmodo, and even Demi Moore. But this is the best response yet. More »
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In 1978, Olympic swimmer Diana Nyad attempted to swim from Cuba to Florida, but had to stop after 42 hours due to bad weather. Now 60, she's trying again, to prove "that it's never too late to chase your dream." More »
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Orangutans in a bathtub are pretty cute, but what's really amazing about this video is underwater footage of orangutan Suyia's swimming skills. Watch for Suyia's incredibly bendy arms — and the moment when the ape gets a little handsy. [YouTube] More »
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However, all those ciggies make us nervous: don't they realize how flammable they are? Guess peeps really didn't know the dangers of smoking. [BuzzFeed] More »
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32 desserts, each with a story. Talent. Skill. Dedication. Drive. All for a shot at greatness. Hearts were broken; dreams, shattered. And from the wreckage, a champion will emerge. More »
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"Officers tried to pepper spray [the dog], then to tase him, but nothing calmed him down." That's because cars are delicious, like big ol' Beggin Strips! Copcarcopcarcopcar yum! More »
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In the ongoing war that has torn so many apart, Cake has defeated Pie on the only battleground that matters (on a Thursday, anyhow): The Island. It's worth watching, if only to hear how Michael Emerson declares his loyalty. More »
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Remember Voltron Girl? Behind-the-scenes awesomesauce and additional amazingness, at the link. [Buzzfeed, Earlier] More »
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…You are awesome. [Buzzfeed] More »
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Even though Jerrie Thrill is in her 90s and hooked up to an oxygen tank, she is still beating away on her drums (and wearing sweet heels!). Click through to watch a wonderful tribute by Allee Willis. [BuzzFeed] More »
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A Vancouver artist is showing pastel drawings of Hills stars, including this soulful JustinBobby and an appropriately vacuous Audrina. She also does watercolors of characters from Dynasty. [JDBRecords] More »
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