Forgive us if we’re mixing up our hyphy terminology. But there’s someone in the driver’s seat, so it’s not technically ghost riding, right? Either way, these are your tax dollars at work. Video at TheDailyWh.at.
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The History of the Word ‘Dude’
What’s up with the word ‘dude,’ man? Bro, did you know that it originated as a term to describe fashionably stupid Victorian gentlemen? And that it later spread out to the America west and then into the black community, brah? …
Gaga Bests Britney, Takes Twitter Top Spot
In one fell swoop, Lady Gaga is taking over the Internet.
The Best of the Web’s Film Fan Art
Salon’s Matt Zoller Seitz, one of our favorite film critics, has come up with a top 10 list of his favorite movie fan art. We’re enjoying it with half of our brains, while the other half is jealous that we didn’t think of such a …
North Korea Gets Facebook; South Korea Investigates
The latest in the secretive nation’s efforts to join social networking sites, North Korea is now on Facebook!
Free Willy, the Horror Movie
A movie about a boy and a killer whale definitely makes more sense mashed up as a thriller. But is it too soon after the Sea World attack? Video at TheDailyWh.at.
Associated Press Loves the Crap Out of Piranha 3-D
Wait a second — could Piranha 3-D actually be good?
Follow Friday: 5 Entertaining Politicans on Twitter
Most politicians use Twitter to promote talking points. These five political pros actually show us who they are — for better or for worse.
Twitter Usage Exploding in Latin America
Twitter is now catching on in Latin America faster than in any other region.
The Gap Coupon: GroupOn Goes Corporate
America likes deals. And cheap clothes. So when the Gap offered $50 worth of clothing for $25 everyone bought! — and crashed GroupOn’s website.
Pigeons Take Revenge for The Birds
Clearly upset that he ruined their reputation, birds peck away at Alfred Hitchcock’s legendary caricature. Video at TheDailyWh.at.
Googling Cameron Diaz? Watch Out
Those desperately needing to read a review of Knight and Day may end up breaking their computer. And not because the movie was bad.