Today, ace culturalist Doree Shafrir looked into how the Nazi Tattoo Mistress story came to be, and it sparked a lively debate among you (and Jezebel) commenters. One of you imagined how this would have read as a blind item.
Has your busted basketball bracket got you bummed? Well, cheer up by reading this upset-free round of comments from last week's Project Runway live blog – and then join us here on Gawker for the next one tonight.
Today we looked at how Tom Shales, Washington Post television critic and defender of Israel, doesn't approve of Christiane Amanpour, partly because of her awful hair. One commenter offered a gentle rebuttal.
Today we learned that litigious state attorneys general are frivolously suing the gubbmint to keep expenses down. Of course, this sparked yet another health care debate in the comments, and we heard from a civic minded doctor.
Today we discovered the identity of the Congressman who yelled "baby killer!" at another Congressman while they were at work. One commenter knew the old adage to be true: a picture really is worth more than words.
Today the marvelous Alex Pareene ranted about the cynicism at Politico, and one commenter chimed in to paint a sad, depressing picture of the go-go life of Washington D.C. politics.
Hey, everyone! It's Gawker-commenter-live-blog-party time, so turn on Project Runway and join us in the comments under this post! Let's make like Anthony's pastor and start burning down the house!
Down our throats. Please do! We really need it. In case you needed further proof that our current health care system is fucked up, here's a detailed, fascinating comment from someone in the trenches.
Need a cure for your St. Patrick's Day hangover? Read this sampling of comments from last week's Project Runway live blog—then join us for the next one tonight! After all, laughter is the best medicine.
Today we cracked the spine of a Martha Stewart tell-all book, leaving many of you pondering the nature of this WASPiest of WASPs. One commenter waxed poetic about Martha's driving and what it says of her place in society.
Today we took a look at crazy Kirstie Alley and her crazy pills. You people had much to say — about Scientology, weight loss, and bullshit. But one commenter was reminded of a larger, and timelier, political debate.
Today we took a look at Glenn Beck's approaching supernova, and you guys had lots to say. One commenter in particular really delved into the heart of the madness.
Today we watched a reporter get banned from a Sean Penn event for asking about his "die screaming of rectal cancer" quote. This brought two more Penn confessionals. (One from Ravi!) Plus, a taxi scam that only happens to drunks.
The Oscars happened, mascots beat each other up for our amusement, and SNL didn't deliver because they totally underutilized the hilarious Zach Galifianakis. Here's what you guys had to say about it all.
Because it's a silly, chilly Friday, let's have a silly and slightly chilling CotD, shall we? This one's from an American Idol recap, so many of you have probably not read it. But this comment needs to be read.
Today we looked at our screwed up public school system and it sparked a lively debate among you commenters. What's to be done? One commenter in particular unpacked the problem nicely. Nothing was solved exactly, but nothing ever is.
Ready for a different kind of March Madness? Then read this selection of insane comments from Gawker's last Project Runway live blog—and join us for the next one tonight. We promise there will be no sports talk.
Today a sad thing happened, in Hollywood, in the world of celebrity, so we posted about it. And so did you! Lots and lots of comments — remembrances, odd little details, various other ephemera. Here are some samples.
Earlier today we wondered aloud why it is that people still get cosmetic surgery. Our question prompted a lot of debate among you the commenters. Here are some highlights.
Today we showed you a vision of your fat fucking kids and you folks responded effusively. Mostly you said funny things about fat kids. Here are some of those funny things!