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#holidaygiftguide
This Was Not a Woman's Idea: The 'Pap Smears as Christmas Gifts' PSA Campaign
Ho ho ho! How can we ruin your Christmas today? I know: a public service campaign that instructs men to purchase pap smears for their special women as holiday gifts. [Gawker] -
#freestuff
FREE!!! Generators, Vehicles, Misc. Military Equip. FREE!!! - (Iraq)
We're in such a rush to get the hell out of Iraq that we're leaving as much as $30 million worth of equipment there. "In Iraq, people drive around in new Yukons, Suburbans, Envoys," said one official. Sweet rides! [WaPo] [Gawker] -
#traderoundup
Many People Still Like Sandra Bullock in Movies, Apparently
Should this be so surprising? Bullock dyes her hair blonde, stars in an uplifting film about underprivileged youth and sports, and scores a number one hit—finally busting New Moon out of the top box office slot. [Gawker] -
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#emissions
Will Free Sex Help Climate Summit Delegates Save the World?
Earth! Fire! Wind! Water! Heart! Sex! With your powers combined... I am the Copenhagen climate summit! Starting tomorrow, delegates to the COP15 summit will be saving the world and maybe getting laid a lot, thanks to free prostitute sex. [Gawker] -
#threats
The Plot to Take Down America: Zhu Zhu Christmas Hamsters AKA "Mister Squiggles"
You thought the foreign agent that'd attempt to bring down American would be named something more discreet (or cooler) than "Mister Squiggles," didn't you? Hence, the ingenious of it all. Mister Squiggles is here, and he wants to destroy us. [Gawker] -
#science
Scientist Tries to Find Man Who Has Never Watched Porn: Can't
One of the basic components of a scientific study is the control group. For a study about the effects of pornography on men's sexuality, the control group would be composed of men who haven't consumed porn. These men don't exist. [Gawker] -
#cultmovieworship
Flight of the Conchords And Always Sunny Get Into The Scifi Indie Biz
There's a whole heap of cult fodder for you this week, including the new Black Lightning trailer, a disturbing new Telepathy trailer, our favorite TV comics getting into the scifi business and more flying babies.
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#sigh
A Tale of American Redemption in One Sentence: Michael Vick
"The boos turned to cheers when Vick scored on a 5-yard run in the third quarter for his first touchdown of the season." [AP via NYT] [Gawker] -
#duan
The BCS Tries To Manufacture A Little Drama (UPDATE)
We're about an hour away from the BCS selection show. Is there any chance the national title game will feature anyone other than Alabama or Texas? [Deadspin] -
#badvertising
Presenting the Worst Health Care Issue Spot, Ever: "I Guess I'm a Racist"
Any video emailed to you with the words "oh christ" as the only context with which to view it is worth a look. This did not disappoint. Via Andrew Sullivan, presenting the worst issue-ad I've seen in a long time. [Gawker] -
#animals
Dog Show? More Like The Gun Show
In a first, they'll be testing Iditarod participants (mushers) for drugs and alcohol. This is useless until a dependable test for Purina Beneful is developed. [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner] [Deadspin] -
#weekendroundup
Sunday Night Wrap-Up
This weekend, we wondered if Taylor Swift was being set up for a fall, took a virtual trip to the Miss France pageant, tried not to bore everyone stiff at parties, and admitted that sometimes, we sound like our parents. More » -
#conceptart
The Most Powerful Lego Minifigs In the Universe
When Lego Galactus comes to consume our plastic planet, who will heed the call to defeat him? How does the minifig Green Lantern Corps wear rings without separate fingers? Ulises Farinas illustrates superhero scenes in the Lego world. [io9] -
#accidents
Weezer's Rivers Cuomo Injured in Bus Accident, Sweater Possibly Destroyed
No! A nice, friendly rock star named Rivers Cuomo who leads up awesome rock band Weezer got into a bus accident earlier this morning in Upstate New York. [Gawker] -
#collegefootball
The SEC Title Game, In Microcosm
This video in no way proves that women are better than men at sports. It only proves that Alabama students are better than Florida students at sports. [Via YBB] [Deadspin] -
#badvertising
"It's Not A Princess, It's A Robot"
Check it: the Motorola Droid isn't the kind of girly phone that wears lipstick or shops at the Gap, it's the kind of phone that saws bananas in half and throws rocks at mannequins. Because it's tough...or really stupid. [AppleInsider] -
#nhl
In Hockey, This Man Is Considered A Consummate Pro
When Brendan Shanahan was a kid, his favorite player turned down his autograph request. When Brendan Shanahan made the NHL, he beat the hell out of said player at the puck drop. Do not mess with Brendan Shanahan. [Newark Star-Ledger] [Deadspin]



















