The Meanest and Funniest Japanese Television Pranks Ever

Sergio Hernandez · 01/05/10 12:00PM

Japanese pranks are great for their over-the-top elaborateness, attention to detail, and cruelty. Today, we have eight of our favorite practical (and not-so-practical) jokes, straight from the Land of the Rising Sun. Tanoshimasu!

Hoarders: Now Where Did I Leave My Loaded Guns?

Mike Byhoff · 01/05/10 11:49AM

Hoarding can be a very dangerous habit. It's filthy, unsanitary, and poses serious health threats. Although it's kind of hard to top the dangers of having so much stuff that you can't find your guns strewn throughout the house.

Outrage-Off: Islam4UK vs. Allen Quist

John Cook · 01/05/10 11:45AM

Someone is going to burn in hellfire for eternity: The only question in today's Outrage-Off is whether it will be the relatives of British troops killed in Afghanistan or Democrats.

Useless Planets Discovered

Hamilton Nolan · 01/05/10 11:35AM

Scientists found five new planets! Two hot planets, two even hotter planets, and "a planet with the density of Styrofoam." No aliens though :(. Well, keep looking, guys. [WP. Pic via]

Breaking: Going to Work Is No Fun

cityfile · 01/05/10 11:33AM

And now for some news that will totally shock you: According to a new survey, Americans are more unsatisfied with their jobs than ever. [NYDN]

The Exploding Envelope Prank

David Matthews · 01/05/10 11:30AM

Sometimes a prank video is light and fun. Other times, there's just something off. In this case, the repeated use of the word "victim" and the voice modifying create a really creepy effect.

kekitest · 01/05/10 11:26AM

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Hardcore Baby Rocks Out in His Carseat

Whitney Jefferson · 01/05/10 11:19AM

Mom wakes up this little tyke with a non-traditional "wake up" song. One would think that being awoken by a metal song would result in tears, but the exact opposite ensues. Maybe the "skull and crossbones" pacifier should have tipped us off.

Three Annoying Habits of the Laziest Journalists on Twitter

Ryan Tate · 01/05/10 11:15AM

Luckily for lazy journalists, there is a permissible way to "crowdsource" the hard work of reporting to the Twitter masses. But there are many more wrong ways to slack. After the jump, a collection of microblogging "don't"s.

Marc Jacobs May Now Be Married

cityfile · 01/05/10 11:15AM

Marc Jacobs and Lorenzo Martone were supposed to get married in Provincetown this past summer. They never ended up going through with it for whatever reason, although that may have changed over New Year's vacation. According to the fashion blog Styleexperts, the couple tied the knot in a private ceremony on St. Barts earlier this week, an event that was hosted by art dealer Larry Gagosian and which featured a cake topped with an edible Jacobs (sans shirt), Martone (dressed in a tux), and two of their dogs. [Styleexperts via GoaG]

How To Drink Like a Man

David Matthews · 01/05/10 11:00AM

What makes a man? Is it standing up for a set of principles like Atticus Finch or is it the ability to go shot for shot with Dennis Hopper? According to this video, it is the latter.

A Botched First Impression on The Bachelor

Mike Byhoff · 01/05/10 10:49AM

Jake Pavelka is finally meeting his 25 sexxxy suitors on The Bachelor. Ashleigh, a spunky blond from Maryland, steps out of the car, shoots Jake a wry, sexy smile, and promptly proceeds to eat it.

Spotted

cityfile · 01/05/10 10:31AM

Regis Philbin walking with a cane following surgery to replace his hip recently ... Amy Adams leaving ABC after an appearance on Good Morning America ... Pete Wentz pushing baby Bronx in a stroller in SoHo and Ashlee Simpson getting coffee with Bronx and a friend ... Sarah Jessica Parker leaving a salon in the meatpacking district ... Ludacris walking with his new girlfriend, Fab ... Jenna Elfman posing for photos outside the Late Show with David Letterman ... and Hugh Jackman getting in an SUV outside his apartment building in the West Village.