Today’s links feature the Sox, Sorkin, songs, and spoofs.
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Todd Palin Snags Spot on NBC Reality Show
If current trends continue, Alaska will be grappling with a serious resource shortage: the state is running out of Palins to appear on reality television.
On the same day that America’s favorite teen mom Bristol Palin …
What Game of Thrones Would Be Like with Super PAC Ads
You haven’t seen mudslinging until you’ve seen it with actual mud.
Own the Game of Thrones Iron Throne for $30,000
Now you too can own a massive chair forged from the surrendered swords of your enemies! Or, you know, fiberglass.
The Best of Kristen Wiig on Saturday Night Live
As Kristen Wiig says goodbye to SNL, we look back at some of her funniest sketches
Top Baby Names 2011: A Potpourri of Pop Culture from Archer to Kardashian
Twilight, Kardashians, and two FX shows make an appearance on 2011’s most popular baby name list.
Walter White Strongly Suggests You Vote for This Kid for Student Body President
‘Breaking Bad’ star Bryan Cranston makes an appearance, in character, to support an L.A. teen’s bid for high school political office.
Bachelor Host Chris Harrison to Divorce
The host and emotional rock of the dating show is getting ready for his own bachelorhood after announcing he’s splitting up with Gwen Jones, his wife of 18 years.
DogTV: Man’s Best Friend Wants Cable
With a new channel aimed at canine viewers, television has finally gone to the dogs. Yeah, we said it.
Dick Clark, 1929-2012: 8 Memorable On-Air Moments
The television legend died of a heart attack on April 18. From American Bandstand to New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, watch some of his most memorable moments on screen
Reading While Eating for April 12: Funny Business
Thursday’s links, just like Anderson Cooper, can’t keep their giggles in check.
“Springfield was named after Springfield, Oregon...I don’t want to ruin it for people, you know? Whenever people say it's Springfield, wherever, I always go, 'Yup, that’s right.'”