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Ringtone Completely Ruins Tone During Post-Shooting Interview

Henry Baker · 01/09/11 09:06PM

When standing next to a woman being interviewed for her bravery during yesterday's horrific shooting, it's best not to leave your phone set to jaunty. It's definitely not OK to answer the pho—oh, there he goes! Watch inside.

Winklevoss Can't Talk About Girls Without Giggling

Maureen O'Connor · 12/20/10 02:55PM

"Did a lot of girls contact you and your brother after the movie?" Newsweek asked Social Network villain Tyler Winklevoss. His response was a series of flustered giggles and awkward stammering.

Hot Girl in a Bikini Holds an Awkward Dance Party of One

Matt Cherette · 11/29/10 02:18PM

Here's a two-and-a-half minute video of a hot girl in a bikini at some sort of pool party. Oh, also: she appears to be on a couple of party drugs, and holds an impromptu dance party of one. Watch inside.

Dave Couiler Talks About Coolio

Whitney Jefferson · 11/22/10 07:00PM

Before you say it—we know, it's not 1995. This staged video of Full House's Uncle Joey fighting with the director of a sketch has to be shared. When Dave doesn't memorize his Coolio facts, things get super awkward.

Gwyneth Paltrow's Live Singing Debut at the CMA Awards

Matt Cherette · 11/10/10 11:01PM

Gwyneth Paltrow just performed "Country Strong" (the title track from her upcoming flim) at the CMA Awards. It was odd. You know, in a "Gwyneth Paltrow singing country music is like Martha Stewart singing country music" kinda way. Watch inside.

Larry King's Awkward Janet Jackson Interview

Matt Cherette · 11/04/10 09:00PM

Janet Jackson was the guest for the hour on Larry King Live tonight. In two of the interview's most awkward moments, King a) told Jackson that her album title was "self-crediting," and b) didn't understand one of her obvious jokes.

Is This the Worst Opening of a Newscast Ever?

Matt Cherette · 11/01/10 10:38PM

Here's the first minute of San Diego ABC affiliate Channel 10's 11:00 AM newscast from September 12*, video of which hit the web yesterday. Everything that could have gone wrong did. Everything. Yes, folks—worst newscast ever. Watch inside.

Watch a Nerd Get Revenge on His Ex-Girlfriend on C-SPAN2

Matt Cherette · 10/18/10 01:34PM

Todd Seavey is a contributor to Proud to be Right, Jonah Goldberg's new collection of conservative essays. Seavey's ex-girlfriend, Helen Rittelmeyer, is also a contributor. Recently, they both appeared on C-SPAN2's Book TV to discuss. That's when things got weird.