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Kmart Offers Some 'Big Gas' Savings in Funny New Ad

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:01:32 +0000

We don’t know who is behind the sudden trend of laugh-out-loud Kmart ads, but we say keep ‘em coming! Just last month we gave you the famed ‘Ship Your Pants‘ Kmart commercial that created both headlines and guffaws around the country. Now the discount chain is back with a hysterical ad about the gas savings [...]

11 Diving Fails to Prep You for Summer

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:39 +0000

Memorial Day is coming up soon, which means the beginning of swimming season is quickly approaching. This also means plenty of painful belly flops, fully-clothed people falling into pools and our latest hilarious discovery, diving fails.

Darius Rucker Shoots Down Racist Tweet With a Few Words of His Own

Christina Vinson — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:27 +0000

Darius Rucker has been open about the inspiration that transpired when he heard the classic 'Wagon Wheel' at his daughter's high school talent show. However, he probably didn't expect to be slammed with a racist tweet following some criticism over the song.

Cleveland Man Gets a Charles Ramsey Tattoo [PHOTO]

Kaleb — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:29:28 +0000

Charles Ramsey took the world by storm and became a viral sensation after he rescued three missing women who were held captive in Cleveland for over a decade. One tattoo artist decided to capitalize on the popularity of the hometown hero Charles Ramsey. Cleveland tattoo artist Rodney Rose decided to offer a free Ramsey tattoo at his shop, 252 Tattoo in Cleveland. It didn't take long for Rodney's friend Stephen Munhollon to call and ask if the offer was still on the table.

One-Minute-Long, 17-Song Taylor Swift Mashup Goes Viral

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:00:27 +0000

In the internet age of instant YouTube stardom, aspiring performers are always looking for a new angle to get that breakout viral clip that could help launch them. It looks like guitarists Chad Neidt and Brian O'Sullivan have found one; their newly-uploaded clip -- in which they perform a jaw-dropping double-digit medley of Taylor Swift songs -- has garnered more than 25,000 views since it was uploaded at the beginning of May.

Hilarious Celebrity 'Makeunders' Bring Stars Down to Our Level

Emerald Catron — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:00:54 +0000

These funny Photoshop manipulations are one better than “stars without makeup” photos. They aren’t just celebrities without makeup — they’re celebrities without stylists, personal chefs or trainers, or expensive clothes. We call it ‘Extreme Makeunder: Celebrity Edition.’ They’re all available on a Facebook page called “Planet Hiltron.” Here are a few we like. Check out [...]

Behka's Links: Worst Room

Behka — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:09:30 +0000

Kids, admittedly around here I think we can get a little complacent. At least I can. Especially when it comes to your living situation.

I admittedly live in a duplex right now, and I'm probably paying too much in rent. I mean, from what I hear, you can pay a mortgage payment on a house for about what I pay in rent for a one bedroom half house thingy. But, I'm glad that's all I pay. After all, the poor jerks in the city, especially at our link for today, Worst Room, have it a lot, lot worse.

Take a Behka Break: Silly Chip Jokes [VIDEO]

Behka — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:28:20 +0000

Kids, today I thought we’d just take a break. Let’s just…. enjoy a little silly time, just you and I. So today, enjoy a silly joke told by a woman who’d had a little to drink. There you have it! Brilliance in chippery. Sillily yours, Behka

An Inspiring Message from Iraq War Veteran Chris Rutter

Ken Dillon — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:21:31 +0000

In my opinion, we can never say enough “thank you” messages or show enough support for our men and women fighting for our freedom. Chris Rutter is a friend of mine from Clinton, Mo., and I felt compelled to share his Facebook post from earlier today. Seven years ago today, I played a pretty high-stakes [...]

See a Homeless Man's Reaction to Receiving $3,000

Emerald Catron — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:20:45 +0000

A few months ago, YouTube comedy channel Whatever 2ND struck gold when they filmed a homeless man do a pretty ridiculous trick with his mustache. The video went viral, and today it has over 1.7 million views. To repay him, Whatever 2ND raised money via Indiegogo to give to the man, named Clydesdale. They filmed [...]