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Jon Stewart Addresses Google and Net Neutrality

Matt Toder · 08/17/10 10:24PM

On tonight's Daily Show, Jon Stewart addressed the Google-Verizon deal that may end net neutrality. After addressing the details, including a Google slam or two, Stewart got to the real heart of things: how will this affect surfing for porn?

Weatherman Flips Off Coworker, Covers It Up Horribly

Matt Cherette · 08/17/10 07:32PM

BBC weatherman Tomasz Schafernaker got peeved yesterday when co-anchor Simon McCoy implied that his forecast wouldn't be accurate. So, he flipped McCoy the bird, without realizing he was on camera. The worst middle finger coverup ever then ensued. Video inside.

CNN Made a Funny Typo Today

Matt Cherette · 08/16/10 06:10PM

Ah, typos, you've got to love them—especially when they're funny. Like this one, from this afternoon's CNN Newsroom, which we received a tip about and—luckily—were able to grab a screencap of from one of our Slingboxes. Pic inside.

Did Lisa Lampanelli's Jokes at the David Hasselhoff Roast Go Too Far?

Matt Cherette · 08/15/10 10:55PM

Tonight, Comedy Central aired its roast of David Hasselhoff. And while roasts are known for offensive humor, Lisa Lampanelli may have gone a bit far, with jokes about the holocaust, blacks, Roger Ebert's cancer, Haiti, the oil spill, and more.

This Is the Scariest Lip-Sync Video You Will Ever See

Matt Cherette · 08/14/10 09:20PM

People exaggerate on the Internet. Please know that I'm not exaggerating now when I say that this video—of a drag queen lip-syncing Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You"—is one of the scariest things I've ever witnessed.

Watch Luke Skywalker Become a Jedi Knight in This Deleted Star Wars Scene

Matt Cherette · 08/14/10 03:16PM

This is incredibly epic: a never-before-screened scene cut from Return of the Jedi in which Darth Vader tempts Luke Skywalker to join the dark side, paired with footage of Luke constructing/activating his green lightsaber and officially becoming a Jedi Knight.

Aubrey Plaza Gives an Intensely Awkward Interview

Michelle Cacciatore · 08/13/10 10:45AM

On Good Day New York, Aubrey Plaza dropped in to promote her new movie. Maybe it was early, maybe she wanted to make people at FOX uncomfortable, or maybe she was drunk. Either way, enjoy the bizarre interview that ensues.

Dr. Laura Apologizes for Shocking, N-Word Filled Radio Rant

Matt Cherette · 08/12/10 06:32PM

Yesterday, Dr. Laura Schlessinger shocked her radio show audience when she argued with a black woman about racism and—among other things—said the word "nigger" six times. Today, Schlessinger apologized for her incredibly offensive rant. Audio and transcripts, inside.

This Kid Is the Most Annoying Movie Critic Ever

Matt Cherette · 08/11/10 05:07PM

11-year-old movie critic Jackson visited The Early Show recently to review summer films. While Jackson liked Ramona and Beezus (and "favorite" Toy Story 3) and loved Salt, he hated Inception for being "confusing." Uh, you're 11? The insufferable video, inside.

What Movies Are Currently Playing On Google Street View?

John Siegel · 08/11/10 02:49PM

Google Street View is a wonderful tool/time-waster, but its pictures aren't always current. This becomes apparent on its movie theater marquees, like the 20 inside this post. Wanna see a Sci-Fi or comedy flick from years ago? You're in luck!

Jon Stewart Calls Out Those Blindly Opposed to Ground Zero Mosque

Matt Cherette · 08/11/10 12:04AM

Tonight, Jon Stewart blessed us with a "Daily Show Municipal Land-Use Hearing Update" regarding the proposed mosque (actually, Islamic cultural center) at (actually, adjacent to) Ground Zero, and sarcastically called out all of the broadcasters/pundits/etc. opposed to it. Video inside.