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The Choice is Up To You, But You're Still Wrong
Studio@Gawker · 09/14/10 10:59AMJon Stewart Exposes Fox News' Increasingly Shameful "Ground Zero Mosque" Propaganda
Matt Cherette · 09/13/10 10:23PMTonight, Jon Stewart continued his skull-violation of Fox News' coverage of the "Ground Zero Mosque" and Imam Rauf. Most notably, Stewart cut footage of Rauf's reasoned Larry King Live interview with that of Fox's ridiculous reaction to it. Video inside.
Taylor Swift's Pathetic Song to Kanye West: "Who You Are Is Not What You Did"
Matt Cherette · 09/12/10 09:40PMI can't even begin to explain how odd—and, yes, pathetic—this was. I can't! Here's Taylor Swift performing at the VMAs with a ridiculous song she wrote about Kanye West's interruption of her during last year's show. Video inside.
Lindsay Lohan Spoofs Herself in VMA Opener
Matt Cherette · 09/12/10 08:19PMLIVE: The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards
Matt Cherette · 09/12/10 06:49PMFox News' Latest Anti-"Mosque" Propaganda: The 9/11 Body Map
Matt Cherette · 09/10/10 04:13PMThis morning, Fox News jacked up its anti-"Ground Zero Mosque" propaganda by broadcasting a "map" that identified remains of 9/11 victims and their proximity to the proposed building site—all with a decidedly biased, fear-mongering tone. Video inside.
Jon Stewart: MSNBC Should Take Notes From Fox News
Matt Cherette · 09/09/10 10:31PMTonight, Jon Stewart noted President Obama's shift from bipartisan love machine to Republican-killing campaign shark, and—namely—the media's reaction to it. The verdict? MSNBC should emulate Fox News' skew-the-news-to-fit-our-narrative mantra, and Rick Sanchez is an effing idiot. Video inside.
Chris Klein Is a Very Bad Actor
Matt Cherette · 09/09/10 08:20PMChris Klein was never known for his great acting prowess, but this is just epically—and hilariously—horrible. Here's a video montage that includes every single one of Klein's lines in Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li. Secondhand embarrassment, inside!
Jon Stewart's Takedown of the "International Burn a Koran Day" Pastor
Matt Cherette · 09/09/10 12:46AMSaturday marks the ninth anniversary of 9/11. And, for pastor Terry Jones down in Gainesville, Florida, it's also "International Burn a Koran Day." Tonight, Jon Stewart tore apart Jones' message, Republican lawmakers' hypocrisy, and—most importantly—Jones' mustache. Video inside.
Well This Is Embarrassing. For You
Studio@Gawker · 09/07/10 10:59AMHurray! Bravo! Excellent Choice, Sir/Madame!
Studio@Gawker · 09/07/10 10:59AMWe're Just Going To Come Out and Say it, "You Trippin'"
Studio@Gawker · 09/07/10 10:59AMUh, Are You Sure About That?
Studio@Gawker · 09/07/10 10:59AMThis X Factor Video Will Make You Die of Secondhand Embarrassment
Matt Cherette · 09/05/10 11:56AMOy. There really isn't a good way to describe how painful these six minutes are—really. Here are soon-to-be-non-BFFs Abby and Lisa performing "That's My Goal" on this week's X Factor. Oh, also: screaming, swearing, sneering, snarking, and punching!
Meet the WWII Vet Who Neutralized a German Sniper with the Power of Music
Matt Cherette · 09/01/10 08:22PMJack Tueller is a 90-year-old WWII veteran. In this incredibly poignant video, Tueller recounts a rainy 1944 night when he played a song on his trumpet for an enemy soldier. Little did he know, it may have saved his life.
Worst Product Ever Gets Worst Infomercial Ever
Matt Cherette · 09/01/10 04:00PMDo you like to text, but get slapped by women because you hit the wrong keys and write things you don't mean? Then buy Textees, a stupid rubber thing that you put on your thumb! Watch the cringe-worthy infomercial inside.
Muslim Group Releases PSA, Promises Not to "Take Over This Country"
Matt Cherette · 08/31/10 03:04PMHere's a PSA from Muslim organization My Faith My Voice, in which several Islamic Americans attempt—with a serious, non-ironic tone—to quell fears that they're out to impose their faith on others or "take over this country." Watch inside.