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The XXI Winter Olympic Games: The Failure That Was

Matt Cherette · 02/28/10 05:34PM

The Vancouver Olympics come to a close tonight after two weeks of what was arguably the most mishap-filled competition in modern history. Inside, a look at all the "best of the worst" Olympic moments that made these Games worth forgetting.

SNL Mocks Steve Jobs, Others in Undercover Boss Spoof

Matt Cherette · 02/28/10 01:41PM

Tonight's episode of SNL was a bore until this: a hilarious, celebrity-centric spoof of CBS' Undercover Boss that featured Steve Jobs as a trash man (you know where this is going), Richard Branson, Martha Stewart and more. Video inside.

Custom Car Horns By JLo on Tonight's SNL

Matt Cherette · 02/28/10 01:35AM

Does your car horn lack flavor? Come on down to Car Horns and More! That was the theme of this sketch from tonight's SNL, featuring Jenny Slate and Jlo as the proprietors of some wacky bells and whistles. Video inside.

The Gawker(.TV) Olympic Village: Day 16

Matt Cherette · 02/27/10 08:03PM

Hellooo! So, the bad news: tonight marks the end of competition for the XXI Winter Olympics. The good news, though, is that it should go out with a bang—the figure skating Champions Gala is tonight! Come in, nerds.

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.

Mike Milbury Calls Russian Olympic Hockey Team "Eurotrash"

Matt Cherette · 02/24/10 10:52PM

Let the countdown to Olympic sportscaster Mike Milbury's inevitable suspension begin! After tonight's quarterfinal hockey game between Canada and Russia, Milbury had some choice words for the Russian athletes, saying that they "came with their Eurotrash game." Video inside.

What Caused Mirai Nagasu's Nose to Bleed at the Olympics?

Matt Cherette · 02/23/10 11:15PM

Women's figure skating began tonight in Vancouver with NBC's live coverage of the Olympic short program. American skater Mirai Nagasu's routine went swimmingly (ha), but she ended it with a visibly bloody nose. What caused it? Inside, an in-depth investigation.

The Night Olympic Ice Dancing Went Absolutely Crazy

Matt Cherette · 02/23/10 12:25AM

I don't know how to explain everything that this post contains in a lede, but I'll try: tonight's Olympic ice dancing was... INSANE. Inside, Linkin Park, Requiem for a Dream, Home Alone, a sexxxy commercial and Schindler's List—seriously.