Do Not Diss John Lennon in Your College Application Essay

Christopher Han · 12/06/10 03:44PM

Having trouble convincing an academic board that you have more life experience under your belt than you really should? You're not alone! Don't spiral into comical self-parody; these respectable adults will help you along the way!

Tumblr Apocalypse Never Ends

Ryan Tate · 12/06/10 02:54PM

Nineteen hours and counting, and the microblogging service Tumblr is still down. Will the hive of blogger one upsmanship return before Brooklyn is reduced to flames and online writers start turning on their cats?

Creepy Man Goes Through Bridesmaid Train While on His Back

Matt Cherette · 12/06/10 02:13PM

Did you know that, at wedding receptions, it's apparently tradition for the groomsmen crawl under the legs of bridesmaids/female guests? What's not traditional, though, is to do so while on your back. Watch this guy find out the hard way.

And Now, Another Freaky Japanese Advertisement

Matt Cherette · 12/06/10 01:49PM

If you had to advertise some sort of chocolate candy, what would you do? If you're in Japan, you'd put your head—and the heads of your friends—onto cartoon birds' bodies and have them walk in a circle... right?

The Cast of Glee Performs on Britain's X Factor

Whitney Jefferson · 12/06/10 01:29PM

In the US, we all know at least a Gleek or two—but did you know that the Glee phenomenon reaches overseas as well? Inside, the kids (sans Chris Colfer) perform on The X Factor's live semi-finals results show.