The Best Moment from Tonight's Episode of Mob Wives

Matt Cherette · 05/01/11 11:33PM

On tonight's episode of Mob Wives, Renee Graziano was woken up early in the morning with the news that more than 100 mob associates—including her ex-husband and the father of her son, AJ—had been arrested in a giant raid. Naturally, she reacted to the news with utter hysterics.

Calling Animals 'Pets' Hurts Their Self-Esteem

Lauri Apple · 05/01/11 05:18PM

Some academics claim that the words "pet" and "owner" are insulting to animals, and might even affect how they're treated. So from now on, please start using the term "companion animal," instead of the p-word, when referring to Binky/Mr. Winkles/whatever the fuck embarrassing name you gave the poor creature. You're not Andy Capp, after all—you're a "human carer."

Getting Your Coffee Fix Is Increasingly Risky

Lauri Apple · 05/01/11 03:01PM

Many people consider Starbucks to be their favorite hangout because of the soulful music. Others enjoy the cozy, one-of-a-kind atmosphere that each outlet has to offer. Sadly, criminals are maligning the popular caffeinated sanctuary franchise by stealing stuff from unsuspecting imbibers. It's like they don't even understand the whole point of the Starbucks experience!

Man Poisoned By First Wife Finds Better Wife at the Hospital

Lauri Apple · 05/01/11 02:16PM

Tragically lucky British man Lee Knight's first wife tried to kill him by putting antifreeze in his curry. Knight's soon-to-be second wife took care of him after the poisoning. It's karma in action, with a dash of trading up!

Left-Handed People Are Total Wusses

Max Read · 05/01/11 01:24PM

As everyone knows, left-handed people are more likely to be witches, and more likely to brag about how Benjamin Franklin was left-handed, or whatever. But a new study indicates that they're also more likely to be affected by fear.

Bachmann Puts Asterisks on Health Care Vote and the Holocaust

Lauri Apple · 05/01/11 12:47PM

Minnesota's top Tea Party hostess Michele Bachmann skipped Sunday brunch to go on television and discuss how she feels about the Republican party's plan to take away Medicare from America's Olds. Surprisingly, she's not totally down with it, and is using punctuation to let everybody know.

Art for Pyromaniacs

Remy Stern · 05/01/11 12:25PM

Pyros, prepare to drool all over your Zippos: Someone has built a sculpture that magically bursts into flames —all it takes is a wave of the hand.

Spoiled California Prison Guards Have It Easy

Lauri Apple · 04/30/11 05:00PM

If you're one of the kids who's spending the weekend trying to decide whether to go to Harvard next year or become a prison guard in one of California's luxurious prisons, you might check out the Wall Street Journal.