The Most Polite Armed Robbery You'll Ever See

Matt Cherette · 02/08/11 04:31PM

Well, this is quite depressing. Watch as an older gentleman at a Shell gas station in Seattle robs another older gentleman at gunpoint, albeit extremely politely/apologetically. Is this the most polite armed robbery ever? The saddest? You be the judge.

TV News, Links, and What to Watch Tonight

Whitney Jefferson · 02/08/11 04:30PM

Regis Philbin won't retire from his show as soon as originally announced, Keith Olbermann's new gig, clever Mad Men advertising in New Zealand, and Charlie Sheen will supposedly be back at work on America's favorite sitcom within two weeks.

Watch Prince Kick Kim Kardashian Off the Stage

Matt Cherette · 02/08/11 04:18PM

Last night, Prince performed a concert at Madison Square Garden. During the show, he invited Kim Kardashian on stage to dance with him. But she just stood there awkwardly! So, he kicked her ass off the stage like a boss.

Iowa Voters Don't Trust Obama on Egypt Because He's Muslim

Jim Newell · 02/08/11 03:48PM

Fox News put together a focus group of likely Iowa Republican caucus-goers to watch President Obama's pre-Super Bowl interview with Bill O'Reilly and gauge their reactions. So why were the reactions so negative when he was giving fairly boilerplate responses to O'Reilly's questions about the Egyptian uprising and any potential threats posed by the Muslim Brotherhood?

Silly "Evolution Hymn" Spoofs Creationist Movement

Marie Bardi · 02/08/11 03:45PM

This ditty dedicated to teaching children about evolution puts an irreverent spin on traditional Christian hymns. Praise almighty DNA for creating each calf we turn to veal, Mother Teresa, and even the lamprey eel!

Facebook Buys Enormous New Office

Ryan Tate · 02/08/11 03:33PM

Facebook announced it will move to new offices nearly seven times the size of its current headquarters. Someone is planning on conquering the world, clearly.

Crazy Drunk Norwegian Takes a Dive into a Frozen Lake

Brian Moylan · 02/08/11 03:12PM

After some skating around on a frozen lake, this Norwegian strips to his skivvies and takes a dive into the frozen water. He even pounds a hole in the ice and swims underneath it—while still wearing his skates. Your nipples will freeze just watching it. By the end of the video we learn that the whole event was brought to you by a half-empty bottle of vodka. Man, they make them tough—and crazy—in Norway. [via]

Bliss Out to a Kitty Playing in Slow Motion

Lisa Gagliardi · 02/08/11 03:05PM

It's easy to get transported to a happy place when watching this kitten play in a garden. Suddenly it's warm and sunny outside and you are surrounded by complete cuteness.

Candice Bergen Returns to House with a Mysteriously Cranky Heart

Chris Wyman · 02/08/11 02:40PM

Yesterday's House is the episode that FOX is bound to submit for Emmy consideration at the end of the season: every aspect of the show — writing, acting, direction, production design, etc. — was at the top of its game.

Old Spice Guy on His Fans: "Some People Want to Ride Me"

Preksha Kumar · 02/08/11 02:30PM

Isaiah Mustafa appeared on Wendy Williams today to talk about the usual i.e. Old Spice, women and his career as a viral commercial star. Even Wendy toned down the crazy during the interview.

Find Out Which Two Iconic Personalities Were Inspired by Bozo the Clown

Lisa Gagliardi · 02/08/11 02:25PM

Different cities hosted different portrayals of Bozo the Clown. Chicago's Bob Bell created a character that inspired Dan Castellaneta's interpretation of Krusty the Clown on The Simpsons. Meanwhile WIllard Scott's Bozo morphed into who we now know as Ronald McDonald.