TIME NewsFeed’s Dan Fletcher and Steve Snyder discuss the top trending stories online, including the Russell Crowe’s internet “death” and Steve Jobs’ iPhone demo fail
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Doomsday Scenario: Could the Oil Spill Reach Europe?
Experts seem confident that the oil spill will hit Florida, and then proceed to race up East Coast. But then what? (via Discovery)
Is the East Coast in for an Oil-Filled Summer?
Yes, according to one scenario released by the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Depressing video inside.
Viral Video Star Loses Election in Alabama
Dale Peterson, thanks for the memories.
Huggies’ New Invention: Jean Diapers?
It looks like a joke, but it still smells like a diaper. This new style of Huggies diapers is all too real.
Watch the MTV Movie Awards or Les Grossman Will Rip Your Eyeballs Out
To promote the June 6 broadcast of the MTV Movie Awards, the former music television network has roped in famed, fictional movie executive Les Grossman — a.k.a. Tom Cruise in pimp glasses and a fat suit, reprising his role from …
Video: This Week in Internet Trends
TIME NewsFeed’s Dan Fletcher and Steve Snyder take you through the week in trends, including Google Pac-Man, vodka eye shots and Lost.
Why Is This 2-Year-Old Boy Smoking?
Ardi Rizal, you have a problem. Well, really, your parents do.
The Plot of Lost, Explained by Cats
It may be the oddest way to catch up in advance of tonight’s series finale.
Going Viral: No Arms, No Legs, No Worries
Move aside, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Toyota’s “Swagger Wagon” video. Today’s buzzworthy riser is Australian motivational speaker Nick Vujicic, whose inspiring video shows him speaking to crowds of teenagers, as well as swimming, …
Emotional Video: Souder Resigns Office, Withdraws From Election
It was a swift and startling fall from grace for Congressman Mark Souder, who resigned early Tuesday following revelations of an affair with a former aide. TIME’s Jay Newton-Small has the full story.
When Wedding Proposals Meet Flash Mobs
There will be dancing. Lots of dancing.