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01 Apr 2010 11:15

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Politics: Guam-up: This dumb politician isn’t making an April Fool’s joke

  • Hank Johnson, who beat Cynthia McKinney in 2006, literally suggests in this clip that if Guam gets too over-populated, the whole country will tip over and capsize. Which may in fact be the dumbest thing we’ve ever heard a politician say. The general he’s talking to at this congressional meeting has the perfect response to defuse that mind nugget: “We don’t anticipate that.” That was actually fairly effective. source
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12 Mar 2010 11:20

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Tech: The iPad is now on pre-order, and would look great in this case

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10 Mar 2010 23:02

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Politics: Sarah Palin will win in 2012 if this is her campaign poster

  • We can totally get behind this campaign poster to end all campaign posters, mainly because it’s hilarious. (Hat tip Andrew Sullivan)
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08 Mar 2010 21:09

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Politics: How awkward is it “to have a political argument with a naked man?”

  • Eric Massa has reportedly seen Rahm Emanuel naked. It’s a good thing this video doesn’t have any video in it, because it would probably be disturbing to watch. Anyway, Massa, a New York congressman who left office today under the weight of an ethics scandal involving a male staffer he made sexual comments to, decided to let ‘er rip on a radio show, calling Obama’s Chief of Staff the “son of the devil spawn.” Speaking of our boy Rahm, this New York Times profile piece on the dude looks incredibly entertaining.
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06 Mar 2010 13:07

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Offbeat: Protip: Before robbing a bank, make sure you can get inside

  • dumb Guy decides it’s a great idea to rob a bank on a Friday morning, and gets all of his pieces together.
  • dumber Guy doesn’t realize the bank is a drive-thru-only bank, with plenty of customers waiting in line. source
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03 Mar 2010 21:31

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Offbeat: “You’re never too old to have your lowest moment aired” on KTLA

  • Damn, that looks painful. Joel McHale made fun of this local news clip, which rivals “Grape Lady Falls Down” for sheer hilarity. This 84-year-old pole vaulter didn’t exactly do this gracefully. But then again, KTLA didn’t exactly report it gracefully, either.
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01 Mar 2010 11:27

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Culture: More ads need to be like this Old Spice ad right here

  • It’s clever, it’s funny, it’s absurdist, and it’s a talker. That, to us, is a total winner. “Anything is possible when your man smells like Old Spice and not a lady.” Best. Commercial. Ever. Also worth watching: This related ad.
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20 Feb 2010 15:55

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Offbeat: WILLLLMA! A lot of Texans think humans and dinosaurs coexisted

  • 41% of Texans don’t think that humans coexisted with dinosaurs
  • 30% think that humans and dinosaurs lived at the same time
  • 30% aren’t sure about that, or if “The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones” is a good movie or not source
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19 Feb 2010 11:50

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Culture: The Onion, again, nails it: “Tiger Woods Announces Return To Sex”

  • Not being able to get out there and have sex has really been tough on me. I’ve missed it. I love #(&#(@! with all my heart.
  • “Tiger Woods” • In an alternate version of the statement as imagined by The Onion. The article, which is beyond dirty, describes dirty acts using golf terminology. Best part? The quote: “‘I’m so glad Tiger is coming back,’ said 27-year-old Florida resident and cocktail waitress Brandi Hughes. ‘He’s the best.'” source
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11 Feb 2010 21:00

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Tech: Facebook login: ReadWriteWeb just became our social media heroes

This is what happens when “Facebook login” comes in near the top of Google’s search results for your site. People think your site is Facebook. LOL. source
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