Gawker.TV: The Best Videos Ever of the Day

Whitney Jefferson · 03/25/11 03:00PM

Today at Gawker.TV, Rachel Maddow and Jimmy Fallon talk about America's rebuilding process, Kris Jenner sits in with Kathie Lee, Community does Pulp Fictionand a heartwarming proposal from The Office.

House Republicans' Next Target: The Old Peoples' Lobby

Jim Newell · 03/25/11 02:31PM

The masters of legislative oversight who currently make up America's House Republican majority has another little beef to settle, this time with that most sinister of Washington special interests: The American Association of Retired Persons, a.k.a. the lobby for old people things. If only these geriatrics hadn't endorsed last year's health care reform law, maybe Republicans could've turned a blind eye to such corrupt practices as bribes that ensure Matlock reruns never disappear from daytime television programming. But they did endorse it, so House Republicans are planning hearings.

Community Goes Pulp Fiction ...Kind Of

Whitney Jefferson · 03/25/11 02:05PM


For Abed's birthday, Jeff went above and beyond his normal "detached, cool guy" demeanor and planned a surprise birthday party for Abed. But it wasn't just any birthday party. Because Abed idolizes Quentin Tarantino, it was a Pulp Fiction surprise party.

Lots of Staffers Leaving The Daily Already

Hamilton Nolan · 03/25/11 02:00PM

In your finally Friday media column: The Daily's culture desk evaporates, the grim outlook for journalism jobs, WaPo staffers mildly object to workplace wage inequality, Kathie Lee and Hoda's drinking roots revealed, and the NYT's story-stealing guidelines.

Is 'Neuromarketing' Real? Who Knows?

Hamilton Nolan · 03/25/11 01:54PM

"Neuromarketing" is a term coined by the advertising industry because it sounds nice and not at all scary or ominous. Then again, it might be total pseudoscientific crapola! Who's to say? The advertising industry, that's who!

What Is Prince William Doing for His Bachelor Party?

Brian Moylan · 03/25/11 01:47PM

According to Us Weekly, Prince William is having his bachelor party (or as those saucy Brits like to call them, "stag celebration") this weekend. Details are scant, but you know that Prince Harry will be there and causing a drunken scene.

Parks and Recreation: Leslie's Next Big Idea

Whitney Jefferson · 03/25/11 01:35PM


The Harvest Festival was a great success, and Leslie Knope is the woman responsible for the revitalization of the Parks Department. Unfortunately, this puts her in the position of coming up with a great new idea.

Jersey Shore: A Season Of Goodbyes

Kate Shapiro · 03/25/11 01:20PM

Last night was the season finale of Jersey Shore. It's the end of the summer and our Guido heroes must part ways. There were tearful goodbyes and, of course, Sammi and Ronnie had to break up for the 7,183rd time.

Soccer Players Stop Game Mid-Way to Pet a Dog

Preksha Kumar · 03/25/11 01:10PM

What's the best way to get rid off a playful dog that disrupts your football game? Well, these players gave the adorable animal lots of love and attention before promptly picking it up and carrying it off the field.

Jersey Shore: The End of the Affair

Brian Moylan · 03/25/11 01:05PM

Everything must eventually end and—like sucking the lemon, disposing the condom, or unclogging the toilet—the final transmission of Jersey Shore was the final gesture of the greatest sociological experiment of our time.

Tim Pawlenty and the Curse of the Muslim Mortgages

Jim Newell · 03/25/11 12:58PM

The threat of sharia, or Islamic law, to America's cities, towns, and way of life in general is going to be a major debate topic among Republican presidential candidates this cycle. More than a dozen states have been working to pass anti-Sharia laws, and we should expect to see more state ballot measures in 2012. It's a big thing in Republican politics these days. So wait until GOP primary voters hear about Tim Pawlenty's old plan to boost sharia-compliant mortgages, so Muslims could own houses! Oh, yikes.

Stephen Colbert Reports on Reporters' Feud, Starts One of his Own

Madeleine Daveies · 03/25/11 12:50PM

On last night's Colbert Report, Stephen reported on the ongoing feud between CNN's Nic Robertson and Fox News' Steve Harrigan. Not one to be outshined, Colbert decided to start a similar war of words with former boss Jon Stewart.

Going to Church Makes You Fat

Adrian Chen · 03/25/11 12:45PM

A new study finds that "young adults who regularly attend religious activities may be more prone to obesity by middle age than their nonreligious peers," according to the LA Times. The study of 2,433 people found that men and women aged 20-32 who were very religiously involved were 50% more likely to be fat at middle age, even controlling for other variables like race, age and income.

Supercut Recaps a Season of The Jersey Shore in Poop

Kristina Grosspietsch · 03/25/11 12:30PM

Have you noticed this season of Jersey Shore seemed to dwell on... crap? The clogged toilet, Ronnie's bleeding butt problem, Snookie's resemblance to a turd. Now you can relive your favorite moments of Guido defecation—a season in poop.