Grandma's Got the Moves

Daniel Barnum-Swett · 12/18/09 03:02PM

Sarah "Paddy" Jones is a septuagenarian who has gained notoriety for her sensational salsa skils showcased on Spain's Got Talent. Indubitably impressive, her acrobatic routines astound regardless of any concern for her old, fragile bones snapping while she shakes.

That's a Nose, Not a Goalpost

Sergio Hernandez · 12/18/09 03:00PM

Did these guys learn anything from the Bradys? Lesson One: Don't play ball in the house. Lesson Two: Don't throw footballs at people's faces.

Poetry in the Machine: 'Identity Info Sharing'

Brian Moylan · 12/18/09 02:54PM

We are trying to take down Seed, the AOL Media Borg created to destroy media. Our weapon of choice: poetry. Today the robot brain asks about "Identity Info Sharing" and the great muse of verse responds.

The Ridiculousness of "The Last Scene"

Mike Byhoff · 12/18/09 02:46PM

When a sit-com ends, the final character stares blankly at the room where so many memories were once held, sighs fondly, then silently exits. Here is a compilation of those moments. Ahh, the memories.

Celery: Helping Old People Avoid Using the Internet Forever

Whitney Jefferson · 12/18/09 02:25PM

Here comes another over-complicated and unnecessary product out just in time for the holidays! Celery is a service that saves your beloved elders from ever learning how to use the internet. Because they're old and dying, so what's the point?

Tomorrow Should Be a Lovely Day for a Nude Bike Ride, Don't You Agree?

cityfile · 12/18/09 02:14PM

Some bicycle-loving Brooklyn residents are furious about the city's recent decision to eliminate a bike lane in Williamsburg. (It was done to appease members of the neighborhood's ultra-Orthodox community, who objected to the spandex-clad cyclists in their midst, apparently.) The biking enthusiasts aren't standing down, though.

Making Facebook Pay

Ryan Tate · 12/18/09 02:11PM

Facebook doubtlessly hoped forcing open user profiles would help the social network compete more profitably with open systems like Twitter. But there could well be a multi-million-dollar price to pay for the aggressive change, particularly if Facebook broke the law.

Snooki Awaits Your Call

cityfile · 12/18/09 01:30PM

If you're a fan of MTV's Jersey Shore, your next birthday party just got about ten times more exciting. Nicole Polizzi, or "Snooki" as she's known to the universe, will gladly turn up in person—and hopefully do some of her very impressive backflips for you—for "$2,000 plus transportation." [NYC The Blog]

Jersey Shore: Complicated Courtships

Brian Moylan · 12/18/09 01:28PM

The ultimate goal for all male and female guidos at the Jersey Shore is to hook up and "not fall in love." You would think this would be simple, but you would be very, very wrong.

The Eternal Unhappiness of Melania Trump

cityfile · 12/18/09 01:07PM

A reader asks: "Why does Melania Trump look so unhappy all the time?" Good question! We'd never really noticed it before, but Donald Trump's third wife (and the mother of his fifth child) does look pretty miserable in most photos. Maybe this is to be expected when you realize that despite the lavish lifestyle you lead and all the material possessions you've accumulated, you're still married to Donald Trump? An attempt by the Slovenian-born ex-model to look sexy? We have no clue, but some photographic evidence of Melania's misery is below. And if you have something you'd like us to look into, feel free to let us know.

David Letterman Drives a $25,000 Cupcake Car

Anderson Evans · 12/18/09 12:41PM

It's a 25,000 dollar Neiman Marcus cupcake automobile, and it's customizable! There are wheels, icing, a throttle, sprinkles, and most importantly a hat. Look at Dave go!