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Arizona Shooter Explained Mind Control on YouTube [Video]

The gunman who shot Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and 17 others in Arizona this morning has been identified as 22-year-old Jared Loughner . He uploaded a number of strange videos to YouTube expressing convoluted philosophical and political views. And he hates Giffords. More

Jersey Shore: You Can Never Go Home Again [Video]

Now begins a very exciting new chapter in the most important sociological experiment of our time, when the Jersey Shore guidos return to their native habitat. But there are no past glories in Seaside Heights—only destruction. More

Meet the Reporter Who Was Cuckolded by Julian Assange [Video]

We’ve learned the identity of the sadsack American reporter who had his girlfriend stolen from under his nose by leaking lothario Julian Assange during a visit to Sweden last year: Vanity Fair contributor and Family of Secrets author Russ Baker . More

The Desperate Campaign to Discredit Jane Mayer [Media]

Last August, Jane Mayer wrote a l ong investigative article in The New Yorker about the Koch brothers , the conservative billionaires who bankroll a host of right-wing causes. Since then, she’s apparently become the victim of a disturbing, organized smear campaign. More

The Rules for Wearing Flip-Flops [Etiquette]

Everyone is in a tizzy because Barack Obama dared to wear flip-flops while on vacation. Really? Just so there’s never confusion on this matter again, we’re going to break down the rules for when it’s appropriate to wear them. More

The Best Fake Rumors of 2010 [Year In Review]

Fake celebrity rumors are the id of pop culture, the place where act lecherously ( naked Miley ), think wishfully ( pregnant Aniston ), and exorcise unspeakably hideous demons ( prison raped LiLo ). Some fake rumors are better than others. Here are the best. More

Gather ‘Round Ye Gawker Yule Log [Video]

We’ve got some punch to drink and cookies to eat, so we’re signing off now—though we’ll be back tomorrow! Until then, we invite you to gather ’round our very own Yule Log and bask in its warm glow. More

Bradley Manning Would Like Softer Blankets, Exercise, and More Television [Wikileaks]

David House, a computer researcher from Boston, is one of few people permitted to visit accused Wikileaker Bradley Manning at a military prison in Quantico, Va. He’s relayed a message from Manning: My blankets hurt. More

Pat Robertson Wants the Devil’s Weed Decriminalized [Video]

Whatever happened to the culture warriors? Everyone is either a gay soldier or a black president nowadays. Or perhaps even a pot decriminalizing televangelist? This is old Pat Robertson , now. Pat Robertson is sick of the War on Marijuana. More

What Your Favorite Christmas Movie Says About You [Movies]

The big day—celebrating the Indians giving Jesus to the Pilgrims—is almost upon us! Work is nearly done, meaning it’s time to relax with some Christmas movies ! Which one is your favorite? And what does it say about you? More