The Turkey Whisperer Riles Up A Gang Of Devoted Followers

Dan Grappone · 10/10/10 09:30AM

Here's a guy who knows how to cater to a crowd, as these turkeys hang on his every word. Watch as the gang gobbles in unison - and with passion - in support of their valiant leader! Video inside.

Solomon Burke, the 'King of Rock and Soul,' Dies at 70

Jeff Neumann · 10/10/10 09:18AM

Soul singer Solomon Burke, famous for writing songs like "Cry To Me" and "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love," died on a plane today at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. Burke recently said, "Loving people is what I do." He was 70. [AP]

SNL Spoofs the Tax Masters Commercial

Matt Cherette · 10/10/10 12:20AM

You know that annoying commercial for Tax Masters (the firm that promises to "solve your tax problems") that stars its charisma challenged founder, Patrick R. Cox? Tonight, SNL parodied the ad, complete with a "half-formed twin brother" on Cox's head.

SNL Offers a Solution for Those with a Mom on Facebook

Matt Cherette · 10/09/10 11:02PM

Jane Lynch is hosting tonight's SNL, and—naturally—there are a lot of sketches that feature her playing a mom. Speaking of which, here's a hilarious "commercial" for an embarrassment-reducing product called "Damn It, My Mom Is on Facebook."

Jerry Seinfeld on Halloween

Sarah Prial · 10/09/10 08:00PM

Jerry Seinfeld discusses Halloween through the ages, costumes, and that kid who thinks he can fly if he's dressed as Superman.

Ellen Always Touches Her Right Leg When Coming on Stage

Kate Castellana · 10/09/10 05:30PM

During a new segment on Ellen called "Tweet and Ask," viewers tweeted Ellen questions about herself. One viewer asked why she touches her right thigh every time she comes on stage. This video proves that she really does!

World's Cutest Puppy Crawls Around on Carpet

Annie Fleming · 10/09/10 04:00PM

In this video, an incredibly cute dog (or Ewok?) gives himself a stomach rub by pulling his wee body across a carpet, his hind paws flailing behind him. Guaranteed to be the cutest thing you'll see all day.

High School Teacher's Classroom Meltdown Caught on Video

Jeff Neumann · 10/09/10 03:55PM

Teaching high school math for 17 years finally caught up with Donald Wood. Yesterday, the Tennessee teacher lost his mind during class and started throwing chairs and desks across the room. Wood was cuffed and removed from school grounds.

Never Take Dating Advice From Your Therapist

Adrian Chen · 10/09/10 03:18PM

One should not take love advice from one's psychiatrist. Dating is not conducive to mental health! Now we learn of a woman whose psychiatrist set her up with dudes to get some creepy vicarious kicks of his own.

This Is How Amtrak Is Spending Your Money

Matt Cherette · 10/09/10 03:11PM

This afternoon, I went for a walk through Queens' Astoria Park. While there, I noticed an Amtrak cleaning car making its way down the Hell Gate Bridge tracks... and dropping baseball-sized stones onto the street/sidewalk below. Video and pictures inside.

Hoboken, NJ Gets Its Very Own Sinkhole

Adrian Chen · 10/09/10 02:50PM

A 50-foot sinkhole opened up on the street in Hoboken, NJ yesterday afternoon. According to Gothamist, no one was injured. Well, there's finally a reason to visit Hoboken, NJ! [Image via AP]