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#coolworld
'Til Battery Death Do Us Part: Man Marries Video Game Character
When a man known by user name Sal9000 married Nene Anegasaki, a video game character in the popular dating sim Love Plus, the geek blogosphere responded with jokes and questions into Sal9000's sanity. But is he on to something? More » -
#viewaskew
The View: Joy Behar's Big Mouth Keeps Letting Secrets Slip
This morning on The View, the gals were discussing who might fill Oprah's time slot once she leaves next year. Joy Behar said, "Sarah Palin…you were saying, Barbara. Or was I not supposed to say that?" More » -
#sadnews
Autopsy Results Rule Out Murder In Death Of Daul Kim
According to "sources close to the investigation," the autopsy findings rule out the possibility that model Daul Kim could have been murdered. This news may help quiet speculation that Kim was killed by an abusive boyfriend. [AP] -
#midweekmadness
This Week In Tabloids: Jolie & Johnny Destined To Fornicate
Welcome back to Midweek Madness, in which we take a walk through the celebrity weeklies, in search of entertaining gossip. This week: Britney's beach wedding; Katie's leaving Tom; Angie and Johnny are planning to make out and shower together. Naked. More » -
#avatariscoming
The Mounting Evidence That Avatar Will Suck, Part 2: An Eyewitness Account
The evidence continues to pile up that the film the world is waiting to see will, in fact, be the next Phantom Menace. And now, adding to the evidence: an exclusive Defamer eyewitness testimony of Avatar's looming hideousness. [Gawker] -
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#noboysallowed
Pros And Cons: The Delivery Room As Man-Free Zone
One guy (okay, doctor) asks, "Could men be more of a hindrance than a help in the delivery room? More » -
#snapjudgment
"Go, Go, You Question With A Wicked Tongue!" — Hamlet
[New York, November 24. Image via Bauer-Griffin.]
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#shadesofgrey
"For Me, Pornography Is Performing": Sasha Grey On Sex, Work, Communication
Despite claims that her opinions are worthless because she does porn, Sasha Grey has a long and insightful interview with Dazed Digital about acting, relationships, sex, and prostitution. More » -
#lookout
When Twihards Attack: A Compendium of New Moon Fans' Brawls and Molestations
A brawl over a Robsessed poster leaves one hospitalized. A middle-aged man is at large after biting a teen girl's neck. Schoolyard attacks plague innocent children. Where are our vampire-protectors when we really need them? [Gawker] -
#recaps
The City: Shoot Me Now
Due to an unfortunate incident involving a pack of wild turkeys we were unable to watch The City last night. We did piece together the action thanks to some interviews done by our favorite roving social reporter. [Gawker] -
#hello
Back In Raggedy Ann's Day, We Called That A "Heart."
With Hello Kitty, it's a nipple-slip. Granted, Raggedy Ann didn't wear a bikini. [BuzzFeed] -
#criticalmass
The Princess And The Frog Is Full Of Magic
The Princess and the Frog is finally here! How does it measure up? After the jump, critics weigh in on Disney's first Black princess. More » -
#recipeexchange
Save Some Room For Dessert: My Thanksgiving Specialty
So, if I had to name the one dish everyone loves, that I always get requests for, and that I've passed along to more people than anything, it would definitely be: More » -
#vrecap
Do Some Naked Yoga And Let The Lizard Queen Soothe Your Worries
Let all your worries slip away, as Morena Baccarin's Anna gives a naked inspirational speech about living fluidly, in a fairly dead-on parody of motivational tapes. What do you think: Should the makers of last night's V be without regret? [io9] -
#politicalparties
Details Essential At White House State Dinner
The White House state dinner last night was, according to NPR, the "most formal of all dinners." That means protocol was "critical," and no detail was overlooked. More » -
#familymatters
Duke Publishes Book By Obama's Mom
Ann Durham Soetoro was probably best known as Barack Obama's mom, but she was also a dedicated economic anthropologist. Thanks to Duke University Press, her dissertation on metalworkers in Indonesia will soon be available as a book. [PublishersWeekly] -
#ragtrade
Michelle Obama Wears Naeem Khan, Orders French Thigh-High Boots
- Michelle Obama wore a sterling-silver sequined dress by Indian-born designer Naeem Khan to a state dinner in honor of India's prime minister. [USAToday]
- Desiree Rogers wore Comme des Garçons. Which makes this the most fashion-forward administration, ever. [Mrs. O]
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#justsayno
Ending Violence Against Women: A Day At The U.N.
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Yesterday, I hung out at United Nations headquarters to learn about what's being done at the highest levels and on the ground. Here's what I found out. More » -
#moviereview
"The Road" Leads to a Sentimental Post-Apocalypse
The vast, dying landscapes in The Road are edged with flame, telling a story of the world unmade in stark images. While the design in this film is eloquent, its characters aren't. What lurks beneath their silence? [io9] -
#mrsrobinson
Dubious Honors
Dutch reality star Patricia Paay is set to become the oldest woman to be featured in Playboy. But even at 60, she still has the same misguided belief as Levi Johnston that the nude shoot will be "classy." [News.com.au] -
#programmingnotes
Gobble Gobble: Giving Thanks, Going Rogue
Happy (almost) Turkey Day! For those who absolutely cannot avoid the internet - even on holidays full of good eats and food comas - a note: we will not be posting regularly on Thursday, November 26, or Friday, November 27. More » -
#somethingweird
Cram Your Hard Drive With Sexorcists, Sextremists And Interstellar Sexplorers
The original source for science-fictional sleaze, Something Weird Video, just launched a new video download service, letting you grab entire weird exploitation movies that your parents felt guilty sneaking out to watch. And they're as cheap as their original budgets. [io9] -
#lawanddisorder
Polanski Pays His Way Out Of Prison
A Swiss court has apparently approved Roman Polanski's bail offer. The filmmaker/admitted rapist will be released from prison on $4.5 million bail, and placed under house arrest. [NYT]





















