Young Americans Too Poor, Sinful to Get Married

Adrian Chen · 09/28/10 10:38PM

According to an analysis of census data, young Americans are marrying later and less frequently than ever. Not surprising, but some experts say this is in part due to our crappy economy. Young people are too poor to get hitched.

Tim Lee on Being a Former Scientist

Emily A. Farris · 09/28/10 08:00PM

Former scientist Tim Lee compares scientific reactions and theories to real life situations, including the comparison of nuclear fission to a bar full of Raiders fans.

4chan Users Leak List of 5,000 Alleged Internet Porn Fans

Adrian Chen · 09/28/10 07:52PM

Earlier this month, pranksters from 4chan's /b/ board launched an attack on anti-pirating forces like the Motion Picture Association of America. One side-effect: a list of over 5,000 alleged Internet porn pirates was leaked on the Internet.

'What Is Gawker?'

Adrian Chen · 09/28/10 07:51PM

Gawker got an unexpected shoutout on Jeopardy! this evening. In an attempt at relevance, one of the categories on the show was "Blogs & Bloggers." And Gawker was an answer! (Question? Whatever.) Check it out below.

The Night Gawker Took Over Jeopardy!

Matt Cherette · 09/28/10 06:48PM

Isn't this neat! On tonight's episode of Jeopardy—during the "Double Jeopardy!" round—there was a category called, "Blogs & Bloggers." You know where this is going, right? When the $1,600 answer came up... well, just watch and see.

Repeated Cliché in Star Wars Dialogue Revealed

Bryan Ridgell · 09/28/10 06:05PM

The cliché line of bad dialogue in the video is probably the most-repeated in Star Wars, if we're not counting "May the Force be with you." It's a good thing space-operas aren't dependent upon great dialogue for success!

Glenn Beck Compares Barack Obama to Teenage Stoner

Kate Shapiro · 09/28/10 05:45PM

On today's Glenn Beck Variety Hour, Beck explains that Barack Obama associating with socialists is the same as your children associating with drug addicts. Drug addicts? Doesn't he know children today only hang out with Anti-Free Market Marxists?

Jason Bateman Explains the Alphabet to Elmo

Whitney Jefferson · 09/28/10 05:30PM

Don't worry, there aren't any boobs to see here! Just a simple video of Jason Bateman acting adorably and getting Elmo really excited about the alphabet. ...Does this make you miss the possibility of seeing Katy Perry's rack?