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#incriminating
Photo of JFK on Naked Orgy Boat Fulfills America's Steamiest Wish, 50 Years Running
Finally, hard evidence proving Bill Clinton was not the pimpest of presidents. TMZ has a tattered photo depicting a mid-1950s John Kennedy lazing on a yacht with gorgeous naked ladies. Fascinating, perplexing, historic—but, is it real? More » -
#halloffame
Presumed Nigerian Terrorist Joins Ill-Timed Bathroom Break Hall of Fame
So, the Nigerian man detained Sunday for locking himself in Northwest Flight 253's bathroom for an hour, two days after some other Nigerian tried to blow up the same flight? Definitely not a terrorist. Just a remarkably inopportune bathroom break. More »
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#traderoundup
Where Were You on the Biggest Weekend in Box Office History?
Basking in the splendor of an IMAX "Avatar" screening? Ogling Jude Law's spiffy Victorian mustache in "Sherlock Holmes"? Or maybe softly weeping at "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel"? Hollywood thanks each and every one of you! More » -
#terror
Leaked: Homeland Security's Post Underwear Bomb Airplane Rules
You saw our unofficial advice guide to flying after the crotchbomb. Here's are the TSA's official security rules, as of Christmas. Read on, because I've bolded all the hairy details. [Gizmodo] -
#shutuplieberman
Please Let Us Not Be Talking About 'Preemptive Action' In Yemen
If you had told us on Thursday that Yemen was a dangerous Al Qaeda stronghold we would have been like, "Who or what is a 'Yemen'?" Now we've got Lieberman painting cross-hairs on the place. Here we go again! More » -
#protests
Protests Surge in Iran
Iran is currently being wracked by the biggest protests since this summer. At least four are dead, 300 arrested. Foreign media is banned, of course, but Twitter users around the world have vowed to turn their profile pictures green. [BBC] -
#terror
The Unofficial Guide to Flying After the Underwear Bomb
The TSA hasn't explained jack. But we found this audio of a pilot explaining the new in-flight security arrangements. Based on that, and what else we know, here's an unofficial guide to travel in the age of the underwear bomb. [Gizmodo] -
#videuhoh
JetBlue Pilot's Agonized Announcement: The TSA's Draconian Reactionary Rules
Ever since the TesticleTerrorist succeeded in nothing but scorching his balls, word spread of the TSA issuing reactionary regulations. Proof: this flight announcement recorded by none other than Vimeo's founder and DOTD-nominee Jakob Lodwick, which he posted to his blog. More » -
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#journalismism
Will the Times Fire a Harvard Prof. Who Broke Their Freelancer Rules?
Remember Mike Albo? He's the freelancer who broke The New York Times' convoluted travel writer rules and had his column axed. Now, Mary Tripsas, who pens the Times' "Prototype" column, has made a similar misstep. Will she be fired, too? More » -
#altarcations
Scoring Sunday's Nuptials: Why Did You Get Married on Christmas Weekend? No, Seriously. Why?
I didn't get engaged and/or married this weekend. Phyllis Nefler didn't get engaged and/or married this weekend. Why? Because that shit's cliche and tired. Except: not to the NYT's Weddings & Celebrations which defiantly goes dark for nothing. NEFLER SMASH: More » -
#cultmovieworship
The Horde Serves Up Frenchie Zombie Death Plus Superman's Monster Movie
This week: Check out the first real trailer for cops and robbers zombie tale, The Horde, see what foul beast is troubling Dean Cain and meet the amazing "Lady Indiana Jones," who not only looks amazing, but works with dragons. [io9] -
#artschooled
Art, Schooled: Six Ideas for Taking Back Our Taxi Cab Tops
Art! Who goes there? Now: we do. In the first installment of our Sunday art column, Kelsey Keith's got a few ideas for some people who think they know what art's good for New York City's taxis. More » -
#guides
Four Must-Read Guides For Your New Xmas Mac, PC, Smartphone or Gadget
Happy holidays, gear heads! In case you missed them, here are some helpful guides to get you and your new gift gadgets off to the right start. [Gizmodo] -
#weekendroundup
Sunday Night Wrap-Up
This weekend, we wondered which fads wouldn't make it past 2010, discussed the wild women and men of reality television, and, after looking over the dudes of the past decade, decided that your boyfriend sucks. [Jezebel] -
#decadeflashback
Here Today, Horrible Tomorrow: Which Fads Won't Survive The Next 10 Years?
It's easy to pick apart the truly heinous fads of the 00s; rarely will you get a defender of trucker hats or pleather pants . Yet there are other touchstones of the decade that may quickly fall out of favor. [Jezebel] -
#shutupcollege
NYU's Stern School of Embezzlement: The Ten Step Whistleblowing 2010 Cheat Sheet
24 year-old NYU film and history student Michael Peaden, who probably pays a lot of money to go to NYU, figured out that the chemistry department's manager had been taking money from the school....via liquor store receipts. His reward? More » -
#breaking
Today's Northwest Flight 253 in Detroit: Evacuated Due to Nigerian Man's Extended Bathroom Stay
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this sound like today's Flight 253 was evacuated because a Nigerian was on the can for too long? Maybe he was reading Netherland. Who knows? But another flight in Detroit was just evacuated. More » -
#exclusive
The Shady Mainstream Media Payday of Flight 253 Hero Jasper Schuringa
Jasper Schuringa probably didn't think twice before dismantling Northwest Airlines Flight 253's would-be bomber. But before telling his story, he wanted money, and he got it. From major news outlets who pay up and lie about it. Here's the proof: More » -
#24hoursoflemons
V12 Edsel vs Citroën vs Marlin vs Much More: Get Ready For a New Generation of Insane LeMons Cars!
We saw some awesome machinery take to the track during the 2009 24 Hours Of LeMons season, but that was just a warm-up for the onslaught of great race cars we can expect during the 2010 season. [Jalopnik] -
#badvertising
"Live Your Fantasy": Ice Cold Women To Go
Gwen at Sociological Images brings this objectification-filled Redtape shoes campaign from India to our attention, which depicts a man being able to choose women from both a vending machine and his closet in order to fulfill his fantasies. [Sociological Images] [Jezebel] -
#breaking
Another Flight Detained At Detroit Airport Due To "Suspicious Activity"
Delta Flight 253 from Amsterdam to Detroit has once again been met by police at Metro Airport after reports of "suspicious activity" came from the plane, including a report of a "verbally disruptive passenger," who has since been detained. [CNN] [Jezebel] -
#trailerpark
Did The Valentine's Day Trailer Go Out Of Its Way To Hide A Gay Couple?
Remember when we watched the Valentine's Day trailer and guessed that Bradley Cooper and Julia Roberts were together? Turns out Cooper actually has something special going on with Eric Dane in the film. So why isn't that in the trailer? [Jezebel] -
#crimepunishment
Reason #4,671 to Cherish the MTA: Stretching When Appropriate Now Outlawed
When "old" New Yorkers remember this city before it was "cleaned up," a nighttime subway ride's often recalled as a Warriors-esque life-threatening transit option. Now it's so safe, people can't even stretch out. More » -
#viciouscycle
When Will The United States Tighten Up Its Sex Offender Registry?
In 2001, James Leggs was convicted of the rape of a minor and deemed a "high risk" sex offender by the state of Delaware. Eight years later, he's now suspected of kidnapping and killing 11-year-old Sarah Foxwell just last week. [Jezebel] -
#gossiproundup
When Karma Crashes Through Jon Gosselin's Ming Vase, It Leaves a Stabby Note
Jon Gosselin's apartment got ransacked, someone left a stabby note. Literally! Also, they broke his Ming Vase. Amy Winehouse's looking to get into Altarcations? Michael Lohan: Christmas sleazy. Katt Williams: gunslingy. Bruce Springsteen: Nutcracky. Presenting your Sunday Morning Gossip Roundup! More » -
#oldiesbutgoodies
Tampax Is Here To Ensure That You Can Wear Your White Bikini On Heavy Flow Days
If you factor in the white dress, the white bikini, and the white shorts-on-motorcycle combo, I'm pretty sure the underlying message of this Tampax ad is "whatever, screw you, I'll have a happy period if I want to." [Vintage Ads] [Jezebel] -
#hivefive
Five Best Wallpaper Sites
Nobody likes staring at a boring desktop when they fire up their computer every morning. Keep your wallpaper fresh with the five most popular sites Lifehacker readers use to satisfy their wallpaper needs. [Lifehacker]
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