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The Internet Reacts to Sony’s PS4 Announcement
Yesterday, Sony revealed their new gaming system the PS4. Considering how up in arms everybody was over the XBox One, it's no surprise that people were more than willing to hop onboard the PS4 bandwagon. When they announced that the console would cost $100 less than XBox, it was basically all over. Here's how people were reacting.
Squints and Ham from ‘The Sandlot’ Reunite at Ballgame
Surely you remember Squints and Ham, from 'The Sandlot'? In a nostalgia bomb sure to blow the minds of people everywhere who don't want to admit it's not 1993 anymore, the two actors from everyone's favorite kid's movie about baseball from the early '90s met up...AT A BALL GAME!
How to Cope with ‘Game of Thrones’ Withdrawal
We know -- we know. Last night was the season finale of 'Game of Thrones,' which means there's almost 10 months until you get a new episode. If this fills you with as much despair as it does us, it's going to be okay. Here are some things you can do to deal with the coming Winter (i...
Google Honors Maurice Sendak With Whimsical Doodle
Today would've been the 85th birthday of beloved children's author Maurice Sendak, who passed away last year. In his honor, Google made this amazing, elaborate Google Doodle.
12 Pairs of Animal Best Friends
We don't know what the weather's like where you are, but it is a chilly, grey, rainy Monday here, so we need this. In fact, even if it's totally gorgeous where you are, these pictures and GIFs of animal best buds is probably worth a look. First of all, they're really cute. Secondly, they'll probably cheer you up. Last, why wouldn't you want to see a seal cuddling a penguin?! Enjoy!
Watch Neil Patrick Harris Get Acrobatic for the Tonys
Neil Patrick Harris literally jumped through hoops last night in this amazing opening number he performed for the Tonys last night. We know -- 8 minutes is an eternity for a video on the internet, but just think how he felt running around like a maniac and singing and dancing for that long. Watching it makes us feel like we just worked out, which is nice, because it's great to get that crossed off
Make Your Own Cronuts!
Cronuts have taken over New York City (and the internet) in a big way. The hybrid croissant-doughnuts are only available at one bakery, and when they're gone madness ensues. People are scalping pastries, folks. There's a cronut black market on Craigslist, where you can have one delivered to you for $40. There are bootleg "doissants." It's insanity.
Comedian Nathan Fielder Gets Teens to Play STD Prank on Parents
Comedian Nathan Fielder is making good use of his power on Twitter. He's been coming up with a number of pranks for people to play on their parents/friends and having them send him the often-hilarious results. This time he told his legion of followers to text their parents asking if it's illegal not to tell somebody you gave them an STD and say they were asking for a friend. These are the results.
10 Insanely Delicious Doughnuts for National Doughnut Day
Whether you love doughnuts, or hate your pancreas, Friday, June 7 is National Doughnut Day! Celebrate by getting a free doughnut from Krispy Kreme, or getting a "free" doughnut from Dunkin' Donuts if you buy a drink. If that's a little too tame for you, let these epic doughnuts inspire you to search for a doughnut so good, it's actually worth paying for.
Watch Samuel L. Jackson Give an Epic Performance of a ‘Breaking Bad’ Monologue
Samuel L. Jackson has been raising money for Alzheimer's research through a pretty genius charity campaign. He went on Reddit, said he was raising money, and promised if he raised enough money he would make a video of himself reading their top-voted 300-word monologue...
Brian Williams Rapping ‘Nuthin’ But a G Thang’ Is So Wrong It’s Right
Well, you don't see this every day. Unless you come back every day and watch this video again. But let's not get caught up in particulars. Let's just watch Jimmy Fallon's very successful mashup of Brian Williams clips that makes him rap the lyrics to 'Nuthin' But a G Thang' by Dr...
Here’s the Perfect Alternate Ending to the ‘Game of Thrones’ Red Wedding Episode
**SPOILERS** NSFW SPOILERS! Do not watch this video if you haven't seen the latest 'Game of Thrones,' are at work, or just don't think you can sit through the whole thing again. If none of these apply to you, we highly recommend you watch this video. It is hilarious. Otherwise, sorry.