May 17, 2013

THE TIME JALEN ROSE DUNKED ON MICHAEL JORDAN

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Grantland's got another awesome installment of story time w/ Jalen Rose. This time our protagonist recalls the tale of when he decided to challenge Michael Jordan and proceed to dunk on him. Hilarious story-telling, but even more hilarious animation!

May 07, 2013

MEET "HIPSTER" ROGERS

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Remember Mr. Roger's neighborhood? You know, the jolly old fellow that used to sing about "what a wonderful day in the neighborhood" it was? He's long gone. And even if he were in say 2013 Brooklyn, NYC, he'd be a long way from his suburban tranquility. Enter Hipster Rogers--the two-wheeling MC slash unofficial ambassador of Williamsburg. Brainchild of graphic designer and illustrator Hectah, Hipster Rogers is the epitome of gentrified OG. Touching on everything from neighborhood politics to his love for the bike-riding mamis, Hipster Rogers holds it down for a new kind of hood--social commentary and all. Peep his latest single, "Ride", an ode to everyone and everything peddling down his beloved streets.

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April 29, 2013

2013 WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT'S DINNER

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A-list celebrities, journalists and top government officials graced Washington D.C. for this year's White House Correspondent's Dinner. The glamorous evening took place this past Saturday and brought out everyone from Newt Gingrich and Conan O'Brien, to John Legend and Steven Spielberg. American President Barack Obama was on fire with jokes and political commentary that rivaled only a few of the comedic attendees. What an interesting display of government and Hollywood.

April 15, 2013

THE SIMPSONS "BREAKING BAD" INTRO

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Given the popularity of AMC's Breaking Bad series, it was probably only a matter of time before Springfield's most infamous family decided to give the pop culture phenomenon a wink. Apparently, Marge, Homer and the entire gang have a meth-worthy enterprise comprised of cupcakes that get baked and sold to needy fiends. This one's so clever we don't know whether we want to laugh or applaud!

April 12, 2013

THE HANGOVER III

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The Wolf Pack returns for another one in Todd Phillips' The Hangover III. The gangs all here as Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Ken Jeong, and Justin Bartha are all featured along with newcomer John Goodman. This time the gang hits Vegas and Tijuana, Mexico as they try to escort Alan (Galifianakis) to rehab. It'd be an understatement to say that the plan doesn't go so well...

April 07, 2013

BASEBALL CARD VANDALS

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What happens when you mix an endless supply of worthless vintage baseball cards with a bunch of sharpie-toting pranksters? Baseball Card Vandals happens. The site features comically repurposed cards sure to get a laugh out of the stiffest interwebs prude. Play ball!

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March 23, 2013

THE LEGEND OF ERIC KOSTON GROWS

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Nike SB continues to foster their relationship with legendary professional skateboarder Eric Koston with the release of his second signature shoe, The Koston 2's. To accompany the new sneakers the sportswear giant produced a hilarious short that details a constantly remixed folklore about the skater. Pretty epic cameos and comedy!

March 12, 2013

EGOTRIP'S 'HOTTEST" MC LIST

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Because everyone else was pissed off at MTV's failed attempt at an accurate MC list the good folks over at EgoTrip thought it'd be a great idea to make their own. And so without further adieu they present their 10 "Hottest" Rappers in the Game list. And they mean "hot" as in not cold, perspiring, caliente! Really LOL material right here.

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February 25, 2013

RIFF RAFF EXPLORES MIAMI'S ART SCENE

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Ever-eccentric rapper-slash-kook RiFF RaFF takes a look at Miami's art scene in his latest run in with the I Am Other channel. In this episode, appropriately titled Art Ballin', the cool-guy-gone-crazy gives viewers his eloquent take on Art Basel aka comic relief on Budweiser.

February 19, 2013

DJESUS UNCROSSED

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Looks like Django's got some competition, of the Holy kind! Saturday Night Live recently spoofed Quentin Tarantino box office hit with their own Djesus Ucrossed and it sure is blasphemous as it is hilarious. Devout Christians may want to skip this one. Everyone else can prepare to laugh their ass off! 

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