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#avatar
Avatar: It's Not This Weekend That Counts, Luckily
Surprisingly, given the hype ahead of time, it's looking like Avatar won't break I Am Legend's December opening weekend box office record. Have movies not been changed forever after all, or is there something else going on? More » -
#wii
Wii BOSS Controller Case: Great In Theory, Poor In Execution
There's a lot of useless accessory crap for the Wii, but the B.O.S.S. controller case looked to buck the trend by addressing Nintendo's baffling lack of classic controller support for New Super Mario Bros Wii. Too bad it doesn't work. [Gizmodo] -
#collegefootball
The Time Of Year When It's Okay To Bribe Student Athletes
Bowl season is upon us, with yesterday's New Mexico Bowl and St. Petersburg Bowl presented by Beef 'O' Brady's respectively. But these meaningless games are less interesting than thepaymentgift bags given to the players involved. [Deadspin] -
#lost
Unseen Lost Teases New Season - If You Have The Right Content Provider
If you're a DirecTV viewer, prepare yourself for the final season of ABC's Lost with six exclusive new specials. Well, exclusive-ish, at least. More » -
#wakeupdeadspin
In Which Tony Romo and Not Breesus Performs A December Miracle
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. [Deadspin] -
#iphone
iPhone Reception an Easy Target On SNL Weekend Update Last Night
Hey Seth Meyers made a joke! About the iPhone! And it was funny! [Gizmodo] -
#y2k10
Beeper Code: The Caveman Days of Text Messaging
In 1999, 45 million Americans had pagers. They were an equal-opportunity technology, owned by drug dealers, whores, doctors and CEOs—and new college students whose parents couldn't drop the leash. At least there was the code. [Gizmodo] -
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#vintagegawker
2005's 123 Reasons to Love New York Right Now
Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Vintage Gawker Collection, where we'll roll out old posts from the vault in full to provide perspective on the present. Tonight: Jessica Coen's 2005 post, 123 Reasons to Love New York Right Now. [Gawker] -
#foundfootage
Sci-Fi Rewind: Memories of 'Starstuff'
For eighteen episodes during 1980, kids in Philadelphia were given a weekly glimpse into "the future" thanks to a show called Starstuff. Click through to catch up with computers that could see through time and worryingly cheap space colonies. More » -
#blinddumbitems
Which Former NBA Star Had An Affair With Some Guy Malcolm Gladwell Met At A Party?
And no, it is not the guy in the picture, I am fairly certain. But the beauty of Malcolm Gladwell is, I now know who Adonal Foyle is! [Deadspin] -
#dealzmodo
How to Get Free Inflight Wi-Fi This Holiday Season
Holiday travel can be a tiresome experience. If you want to relax with a little Wi-Fi on the plane, MyMoneyBlog.com has compiled a list of the codes you can use to get free internet access during your holiday excursions. [Gizmodo] -
#dealzmodo
Next Week’s Best Buy TV Sales Are Surprisingly Good (Again)
Gary at HD Guru once again snagged next week's Best Buy TV circular early, and just like last time, the deals are surprisingly good. Here's a sample, check out his site for the full list and price comparisons: [Gizmodo] -
#awesomethings
Climate Change's Bad Lieutenants, Barack and Hillary: Bustin' Down Doors
Wow. Talk about burying the lede. Obama and Clinton went BAD. ASS on some sucka climate change opposition. The two've been chipping away at this Copenhagen summit, but it took them busting down a door to get things "handled." Observe: [Gawker] -
#sicksadworld
Wacky sporting news for you crazy kids! "Goshen teen charged with having sex with horses."
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#publicserviceannouncement
No matter how lonely it gets, kids, please remember: jumping or horsecock: never the answer.
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#starwars
Star Wars Weather Finally Puts the Forecast Into Terms I Can Understand
Weather reports are complicated. Barometric pressure, precipitation probabilities, there's too much to keep track of. Star Wars Weather takes all that info puts it into terms I can understand: what Star Wars planet the current conditions most closely resemble. [Gizmodo] -
#dollhouserecap
Dollhouse: The Attic Is Other People
Last night, Dollhouse served up a blend of the Borg, The Matrix and The Cell... and then revealed how they all fit together, in a wholly original story. And then we finally learned the secret origins of Rossum. Spoilers ahead. More » -
#counterpoint
No, Shaq Didn't
Like many of you, I went to elementary school, high school and college. I took such and such classes, earned such and such grades, and amassed such and such degrees. [Deadspin] -
#point
Yes Virgins, Shaq Did Have Sexual Relations With Gilbert Arenas' "Baby Mamma." You Can Blame Feminism For That.
Last month, news reports began to surface that a centimillionaire professional athlete may have been unfaithful to his wife. Next someone's going to tell me Barney Frank is sodomist. [Deadspin] -
#justice
Fun with Guns: Viligante DC Cop Dishes Draconian Martial Law for Snowball Fight
Well, as it turns out, Washington DC residents know exactly how much of a joke 911 is in their own town, after a cop. Pulled a gun. On kids. Throwing snowballs. Yeah, and they're reading this cop the riot act. [Gawker] -
#fire
Minnesota "Wild Fire" Pun Used in Headline
Oh, here is some non-skeleton racing news, for you! Everything the Minnesota Wild own burst into flames in Canada, yesterday. Everything! Also they all have the flu. [Deadspin] -
#openthread
Overrated SF Of The Decade? You Tell Us
You've seen our top 10 sci-fi disappointments of the decade, but what about the things everyone else seems to love but you just can't understand why? Tell us your picks for the most overrated SF of the last ten years! More » -
#avatar
How to Not Get a Headache During Avatar
Shadow Locked makes a great point about how 3D movies don't gel with our perception of the world. If you have trouble with 3D flicks, check out their tips for how to get through Avatar without getting a splitting headache. [Gizmodo] -
#notafraidtobeservicey
News You Can Booze: The Whiskey-Vodka Hangover Scale Adjusted
When making beverage selections for the remaining holiday parties, actual holidays, and the oncoming New Year's Eve benders, one should employ discretion, lest you end up with a terrible hangover and a sauce gut. Not afraid to be servicey: [Gawker] -
#pillow
Put a Giant Condom On Your Bed
I never realized we were such pillow fans: iPhone icon pillows, pillow blankets, TV pattern pillows, laptop pillows, pillow rings, extra-terrestrial pillows, wiimote pillows... it never stops. Until now. Here's the pillow to rule them all: The Condom Pillow. [Gizmodo] -
#science
Bacteria Assemble in Mario Form to Battle Bowser Virus
Here's Mario, and he's ready to rescue that pinky amoeba called Princess Peach. Or give you a food intoxication that will tie you to the toilet for a day. It can go either way, because he's made of glowing bacteria. [Gizmodo]
