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Cat Bearding – Latest and Dumbest Internet Trend [Photos]

Jude Walker — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:53:58 +0000

The internet is filled with people obsessed with cats and those stupid self-portraits. So it must be time to combine the two and make something super cool. Or, we can morph the two and make something so dumb it’ll just become the biggest thing since “planking.” It’s a little ditty the internet is calling “cat [...]

Gymnast Sick Moves Or Inredible Internet Hoax? [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:33:13 +0000

I can't tell for sure. Either this guy has springs where his legs are or they did some masterful video magic. I would love to know what you think.

Are You the 2% or 98%?: Fun Quiz For You to Take

Jude Walker — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:52:38 +0000

We all get these type of quizzes in our email from time to time. You may have actually seen this one already. If not, take a minute and play along. Just follow the directions and read the questions one at a time and as quickly as you can. Don’t jump ahead and just roll with [...]

Hallway Swimming – Apparently This Is A Thing Now [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:09:20 +0000

What is the next "thing" to sweep the viral world of the internet? Apparently hallway swimming is that next thing.

Big Mac Secret Sauce Recipe Revealed

Jude Walker — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:51:52 +0000

There’s a new Pinterest-type website out now called Manteresting.com. As you can expect, the site is from a dude’s perspective and features interesting things that men would like. And apparently men need to finally know the recipe for the secret sauce that goes on a Big Mac. Here it is dudes. If you make it [...]

Stupid Pill – Is The World Ready For It? [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:02:38 +0000

Watch this video, take a deep breath and realize that if we don't start doing something, we might as well all take that pill and be blissful idiots the rest of our lives.

3 Pictures That'll Make You Laugh Today

Jude Walker — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:53:26 +0000

Every morning I like to peruse the site Reddit.com to start my day with a good laugh or three. Reddit always comes through with a good picture or funny meme or something unusual that you won’t find most places. This morning I struck gold three times with the following pictures. All three were submitted by [...]

Women Lie at Least Once a Month on Facebook – 5 Top Lies Revealed

Jude Walker — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:01:49 +0000

It’s not a big shock to find out that people lie on social media. But to find out that women do it may be a little surprising. According to a new survey of 2,000 women, at least one third of them lie, exaggerate or distort the truth at least once a month on Facebook. Why [...]

Giant Mosquitoes Set to Invade Florida This Summer

Jude Walker — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:23:50 +0000

If you're planning a trip to Disney World this summer, beware, because scientists say big ole mosquitoes are coming! According to entomologists at the University of Florida, a swarm of "mega mosquitoes" is set to invade central Florida this summer.

Sexy Taxi Song Could Be The Next Viral Thing [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:02:04 +0000

Could this New York cab driver become the next singing sensation of the internet?

Father Pays His 14-Year-Old Daughter $200 to Quit Facebook

Jude Walker — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:47:22 +0000

Finally, a parent that realizes teenage kids should be out playing in the back yard than playing on the computer! Paul Baier, who happens to be a VP for a Boston energy firm, whipped up a legal agreement for his 14-year-old daughter Rachel to quit Facebook. The contract awards Rachel $200 if she can stay [...]

Woman Finds Birth Mother After Facebook Post Goes Viral

Terryn Wirtz — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:15:28 +0000

I’m sure we have all heard the phrase, “don’t put it on the internet if you don’t want it to be shared.” Well, for 21 year old Jenessa Simons, spreading her message was exactly what she intended to do. On Sunday, Jenessa posted this picture on Facebook of herself holding a poster with all of [...]

Find Out Which NFL Team Has Most Support in Louisiana and Which Team We're Pulling For in Super Bowl

Jude Walker — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:06:27 +0000

Facebook just released some interesting information in advance of the Super Bowl. They analyzed the 35 million Facebook users who have "Liked" an NFL team and used that to figure out what team every county (parish) in the U.S. is rooting for.

New Facebook App Tracks Who Gave You the Flu

Jude Walker — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:17:51 +0000

So you have tons of Facebook friends. You may avoid some of them on the internet. Now you can find out who to avoid in real life as Facebook as launched a new app called Help, I Have the Flu. The app scans your friends’ status updates for words like “sniffles,” “coughing,” and naturally “flu” [...]

Officials Warning Lafayette Residents Of Malware Scam Claiming To Be FBI

Michael Scott — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:09:32 +0000

I got a phone call this morning from one of you asking me about a scam going around Acadiana. Hopefully, this is the scam you were asking about.

'Charlie Bit My Finger' Kids Star in Ragu Commercial [Video]

Jude Walker — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:27:54 +0000

We all remember the viral video a few years ago of the kid in England getting his finger bitten by his younger brother. The now infamous words, “Charlie bit me,” triggered nearly 500 million views to date. Now those two rascals are back at it, this time starring in a Ragu commercial. Yep, British kids [...]

Awesome Olympic Gymnastics + Hunger Games Mash Up [VIDEO]

Jen — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:23:26 +0000

It has finally happened--the mashup that puts together the stressful journey of the 2012 Olympic Games' 'Fierce Five' and the blockbuster movie made popular in 2012, The Hunger Games. In the role of Katniss is Aly Raisman with support from the rest of the United States Women's Olympic Gymnastics Team. Check out the video after the jump.

Honey Boo Boo Name Generator

Jude Walker — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:52:12 +0000

She's still sweeping the nation, you know, like a bad bird flu epidemic. She is Honey Boo Boo!

The latest in the craze that is this "star" of the show bearing her name on TLC, is the Facebook app "Honey Boo Boo Generator".

5 Crazy Inventions Bruce Could Live Without

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 20:48:17 +0000

There is always a better way. It may take years or decades to create that better way but there is always a better way. That’s why so many people dedicate their lives to creating and marketing new products for the masses so we too can reach the optimum enjoyment of life. Just think of the [...]

Women Post Unflattering Pics of Friends on Purpose – Shocker!

Jude Walker — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:23:18 +0000

You probably would not post an unflattering picture of yourself on Facebook, but guess what ladies — your friends will! This “revelation” came to light after 1,500 women were surveyed by the website MyMemory. They found that 25 percent of female Facebook users admitted posting ugly pictures of their friends. Now the offended person can [...]