Category Archives: American Hype
American Hype – Social Media Sobriety Test
I hope your weekend was nice. In case you haven’t noticed, intoxicated social media posting is an epidemic. (And I don’t mean a few misspelled words or repeating letters!) Webroot, an Internet security company, will now protect you and your … Continue reading
American Hype – Conan
Congratulations to Conan O’Brien who stepped back in front of the camera last night on TBS. His new show comes after a rough ride with NBC and the sting of getting ousted from the coveted Tonight Show spot. As Kandi … Continue reading
Monday Morning Quarterback – Wade Phillips Fired
The only thing people will be talking about this week is Wade Phillips. This afternoon, Cowboys owner/manager/Head Hoo-Ha, Jerry Jones fired head coach Wade Phillips after the ‘Boys officially went 1-7 last night with a loss to the Packers. It’s … Continue reading
Talented Kids – 7-year-old covers Ke$ha
If you feel like your Wednesday is missing a little something, check out this 7-year-old covering Ke$sha’s “We R Who We R“. (Here’s Ke$ha’s original, for comparison purposes.) It’s the perfect balance of cuteness and talent, and just annoying enough … Continue reading
Life 101 – Vote!
The United States presidential election of 1789 was the first presidential election in the America. George Washington was elected for the first of his two terms as President of the United States, and John Adams became the first Vice President … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – Super Mario Proposal
There are a thousand ways to say, “Will you marry me?” Especially if you’re a computer genius. Adam tells his girlfriend he’s created a “spin” on the classic Super Mario, and when she gets to a certain level, a little … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend
September 11 The event that changed the way we live. How do we commemorate, but not use it for political gain? Sarah P and Glenn B have a plan. If you’re headed to Alaska, tickets for their mysterious “event” range … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – Joey Chestnut Burrito Champ
He’s famous for his hot dog eating skills, but apparently Joey Chestnut isn’t a picky eater. He broke the world record for burrito-eating on Saturday at the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque after chowing down on 47 burritos in … Continue reading
Gossip! – Dancing with the Stars
BREAKING: E! Online is reporting that Bristol Palin has joined the cast of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ along with US Weekly’s headline that David Hasselhoff has signed on. They’ll join Kirstie Alley, the Situation (a.k.a. “The $5 Million Man”), and … Continue reading
Gossip! – American Apparel financial woes
Looks like people are getting tired of paying upwards of 20 bucks for sheer cotton t-shirts. According to the Huffington Post, bankruptcy is a real possibility for American Apparel. The Los Angeles-based company has reported a series of quarterly losses … Continue reading