Nothing worse than some crappy pop and trying to sing Beatles songs, or Bob Dylan (with affect and harmonica… terrible) or Nirvana. But does it ever happen that a cover song just works?
Open Thread: Has There Ever Been a Great Movie Sequel?
Are there any films where the sequel is at least as good as, if not better than, the original?
Video: Baby Got Back Sung by the Movies
You know you love this song. Here it is, sung by all your favorite movies.
Open Thread: What is the Weirdest Thing You Love?
What odd thing makes you happy?
Tedx Video: Why the President Can’t Be Humble
“Reality changes words, far more than words can ever change reality” – Etymologist Mark Forsyth
Open Thread: Should Azariah Southworth Have Outed a Christian Celeb?
What do you think of Southworth’s public revelation that he had a more-than-friendship relationship with Christian speaker, writer and personality Jonathan Merritt?
If a Guy Tells You He Was Sexually Abused…
JustTell.org is helping teenage boys cope with having been abused, as well as guiding them to find a safe adult to confide in.
Will the Insane Clown Posse Sue the FBI?
Insane Clown Posse’s Juggalos are now being considered by the FBI as a “hybrid gang”.
Beastie Boy MCA’s Will Prevents Use of His Music in Ads
The late, great Beastie Boy Adam Yauch specified in his will that his music not be used for advertising. What do you think of this last statement by the hip hop legend?
Children Hailed as Heroes in Sikh Temple Attack
Two children are being hailed as heroes for warning people inside the Sikh Temple in Milwaukee that there was a shooter entering the building.
Open Thread: What is the Worst Commercial on Television?
What is the worst, most annoying ad on television?
The Psychology of Social Media
Ever wondered what makes people post what they do, or what makes social media truly work? Here’s a cool infographic full of interesting facts
Arrested Development is Coming Back to TV
Arrested Development returns! Netflix confirms that it will be reviving Season 4 of the best show Fox ever cancelled.
Starbuck’s LGBT Appreciation Day is Tomorrow
Supporters of same-sex marriage plan on showing up at Starbucks and other companies in order to let businesses like Nike, Absolut Vodka, JC Penney, Macy’s and others know that their support of LGBT families is appreciated.
Video: Protest of General Mills for Supporting Same-Sex Marriage Goes Terribly Wrong
Gives new meaning to the word “flaming”…
Sikh Temple in Wisconsin Attacked by Gunman, At Least 7 Killed (Updated)
Breaking news from Wisconsin about the attack by at least one gunman upon a Sikh congregation– Also, who are the Sikhs and what do Sikhs believe? A very short mini-tutorial.