controversy

The Ivory Coast Coward: Player Fakes Face Injury in World Cup Game

Matt Cherette · 06/20/10 03:36PM

"He should be embarrassed to be rolling around," said ABC's announcer moments after the Ivory Coast's Keita faked a blow to the face in the most overdramatic, ridiculous way possible, forcing an unjust red card for Brazil's Kaka. Video inside.

MTV Bans "Telephone" Music Video, Remains Completely Irrelevant

Matt Cherette · 03/14/10 05:58PM

CNN reported today that MTV has decided to ban the airing of the music video for Lady Gaga and Beyoncé's "Telephone" on its network. The most shocking thing about this is that MTV still believes its decision matters. Video inside.

Oh, No! Apolo Disqualified in Controversial Olympic Decision (VIDEO)

Matt Cherette · 02/26/10 11:06PM

It was a bumpy night for Olympic men's short track speed skating, as competitors went down in both the quarterfinal and semifinal. History repeated itself moments ago in the final race, and Apolo Ohno—who had won silver—was disqualified.

Women Say Rape Victims Should Take Some of the Blame

Ravi Somaiya · 02/15/10 07:11AM

A survey in London, for the anniversary of a charity, asked whether the victims should take any of the blame in some circumstances. Almost three quarters of women (71 per cent) and half of men (57 per cent) agreed. [BBC]

Conan O'Brien Slams NBC, Mocks Jay Leno on The Tonight Show

Matt Cherette · 01/09/10 12:03AM

Just moments ago on The Tonight Show, Conan O'Brien addressed the reports that NBC is giving the 11:35 PM time slot back to Jay Leno for the first time since the news broke—and he didn't hold back. Video inside.

Snooki, Socked: The Footage MTV (Suddenly) Doesn't Want You to See

Matt Cherette · 12/13/09 07:23PM

MTV drummed up publicity for Jersey Shore by promising controversial footage of Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi being punched. Now that it has everyone's attention, MTV is backing out, pulling the footage and trying to erase it from the Internet. Good luck!

Advertising: Dramatic, Dumb

Hamilton Nolan · 08/20/09 01:53PM

A new documentary called Art & Copy —opening this week—showcases the origins of America's most famous ad slogans. It's from the "Drama, Power, Persuasion" school of advertising industry portrayal. In Australia, there's an example of the other school: