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What To Do When a Moth Crawls Inside Your Ear

Seth Abramovitch · 06/28/11 11:59PM

Thanks to the unfortunate luck of 12-year-old Wade Schlote of Colorado, we now have a clear protocol on what to do when a moth crawls into your ear as you sleep, painfully lodging itself deep inside your ear canal and refusing to die. Take note.

The Pope Is Now Tweeting

Max Read · 06/28/11 11:34PM

Someone (God?) gave Pope Benedict XVI an iPad, and today he became the first pope to Tweet (that we know of) when he announced his plans to exhume Pope John Paul II and put his corpse on trial. Just kidding! That was a different pope.

Thousands of Tumblr Logins Stolen

Max Read · 06/28/11 10:44PM

Oh, no! Erotic photobloggers and magazine interns everywhere were rocked with the news today that microblogging service Tumblr was the site of a prolonged "phishing" attack that seems to have stolen thousands of Tumblr logins and passwords. How will we ever be able to trust our favorite dogs-wearing-human-clothes blogs again?

Lady Gaga Shows Off Her Panda Look on Japanese TV

Matt Cherette · 06/28/11 10:05PM

Did Lady Gaga siphon off charity money that was supposed to go to victims of Japan's tsunami and earthquake? Who knows. But she certainly didn't let the controversy interfere with a trip to Japan last weekend to perform in a benefit concert and make a number of media appearances.

Mission Impossible 4: Tom Cruise Gets High as Hell

Max Read · 06/28/11 09:01PM

Here's a trailer for Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol ("ghost protocol" is the word for "four" in video game). It looks just like the last Mission: Impossible, so... awesome!

Fun New Right-Wing Meme Barely Lasts a Day

Max Read · 06/28/11 08:01PM

Did you hear that Obama wants to spy on all the doctors to ensure that they're utilizing proper Kenyan medical techniques? No? You must be getting your news from the liberal media establishment, then!

FarmVille Is Going Public

Ryan Tate · 06/28/11 07:34PM

Zynga, the maker of FarmVille and other Facebook games, is expected to file for its initial public offering tomorrow or shortly thereafter, seeking a valuation of $15 billion to $20 billion. It's one of the tech bubble's most rational IPOs.

Cornell Frat Sued for $25 Million Over Hazing Death

Max Read · 06/28/11 06:47PM

College fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon—"Same Assholes Everywhere," if we remember correctly—was just hit with a $25 million lawsuit over the death of a Cornell first-year, allegedly thanks to a hazing ritual gone wrong.

The Quentin Tarantino Toe-Sucking Sex Email That Will Haunt Your Dreams

Maureen O'Connor · 06/28/11 06:15PM

A young woman who works in show business emailed 15 friends last week with a tale about meeting director Quentin Tarantino at a party. She made out with him, took sexy pictures in a photo booth, and watched him whip out his "short," "fat," "nub-like" penis. She then had foot fetish quasi-sex with him, she claims.

The Redemption of Tom Sizemore

Richard Lawson · 06/28/11 05:39PM

In this breathless roundup we celebrate the healthy return of a 1990s staple, we ruminate on the future of the Green Lantern franchise, we ponder Twilight's power, and we watch some deleted scenes.

America's Idea of 'Ultimate Fitness System' Is Videogames, Fidgeting

Hamilton Nolan · 06/28/11 05:10PM

Heart exercise! Male infertility! Blood transfusion! Belly fat! Boomer exercise! Smashing drumsticks! Fidget fitness! UFC games! And the Ultimate Fitness System, revealed! It's your Tuesday Fitness Watch, where we watch fitness—begrudgingly!

Six Things That Should Be Banned From Bars Forever

Brian Moylan · 06/28/11 04:52PM

Bars exist for people to hang out with their friends, watch the game, unwind, and maybe play a game of pool or pick up a bit of strange for the evening. What bars are not for are all your silly games that are not only annoying, but dangerous. People are getting sued!

Woman Arrested for Posing as Her Husband's Ex in Sexy Craigslist Ads

Brian Moylan · 06/28/11 04:06PM

We've all wanted to get back at our significant other's awful ex, but Natasha Larson went a little too far. She posted a personal ad on Craigslist posing as her husband's ex, posted her name and address, and told men to come over for quick, easy sex.

Suicide Bombers Storm Upscale Hotel in Kabul

Jim Newell · 06/28/11 03:54PM

Taliban suicide bombers rushed into a "Western-style" hotel in Kabul Tuesday night, and at least one has blown himself up at the entrance. Details are hazy, but ABC reports that at least "four explosions have been heard and gunfire continues." Police estimate that there are up to six bombers and gunmen. The Intercontinental is apparently a venue of choice for many visiting foreigners — dignitaries, reporters, businesspeople, and other types that the Taliban does not care for.

Google Plus Swears It's More Trustworthy Than Facebook

Ryan Tate · 06/28/11 03:04PM

Google Plus understands you're nervous, baby. That Facebook, he cheated on you, embarrassed you, and keeps promising to change. But you can trust Google Plus. He's different. Really! Dump Facebook and tell all your friends about your new, richer social network.