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Saturday Night Social [Weekend Warriors]

Hortense — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:35:00 EDT

Once again, it's time for our Saturday Night Social. Saturday Night Live is a rerun tonight, so there won't be an open thread. However, you're more than welcome to hang out here all evening instead. More »

Midnight Madness [Snap Judgment]

Hortense — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:25:00 EDT

[Santa Clarita, March 19. Image via Getty.]

Tea Party Protesters Shout The N-Word At, Spit On Passing Legislators [The Angry Mob]

Hortense — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:10:00 EDT

Tea Party protesters have once again descended upon Washington, D.C., and this time, in addition to carrying their obnoxious, misspelled, and vaguely racist signs, they've decided to spout hateful epithets at passing lawmakers as well: More »

"Everyone Who Deserves Equal Rights, Stand Up Now! No, Not You, Ladies. Or You, Gays. You Either, Poor People." [Snap Judgment]

Hortense — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:45:00 EDT

[Washington, D.C., March 20. Image via Getty.]

Stupak Continues To Undermine Health Care Bill, Women's Rights; Executive Order May Be Signed By Obama [Roe Vs. World]

Hortense — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:30:00 EDT

With Rep. Bart Stupak on the rampage and the passage of their major health care legislation at stake, Democrats are now considering having President Obama sign an executive order effectively banning any taxpayer money from paying for abortions. More »

Caught In A Plaid Romance [Snap Judgment]

Hortense — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:05:00 EDT

[New York, March 19. Image via Bauer-Griffin.]

Say Hello To Your Future: Could The Baby-Sitters Club Inspire Young Girls To Create Their Own Jobs? [Life Lessons]

Hortense — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:30:00 EDT

When I was in 4th grade, my friends and I shared an obsession with the Baby-Sitters Club series, and decided to start an agency of our own: The Super Seven Sitters Co. We took on approximately zero babysitting jobs. More »

Designer Imposters [Snap Judgment]

Hortense — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:20:00 EDT

[Los Angeles, March 20, 1995. Image via Getty.]

Police Department Closes, Leaves Rape Kits To Rot In Moldy Refrigerator [Law And Disorder]

Hortense — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:50:00 EDT

The Ford Heights Police Department of Illinois, which shut down two years ago, is currently under fire for leaving a ton of evidence behind—including seven rape kits, which "had been left rotting in an unplugged refrigerator." [CBSNews] More »

The Lady And The Sword [Snap Judgment]

Hortense — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:30:00 EDT

[Vancouver, March 19. Image via INFDaily.]

The Switch Trailer Is Both Promising And Frustrating [Trailer Park]

Hortense — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:10:00 EDT

The trailer for the upcoming Jennifer Aniston/Jason Bateman flick, The Switch has been released, and though it looks like a vast improvement over Aniston's current film, The Bounty Hunter, it's still filled with rom-com trailer cliches: More »

Mr. Bigglesworth Is Not Amused [Snap Judgment]

Hortense — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:40:00 EDT

[Bishkek, March 20. Image via Getty.]

Beauty 101: Which Basic Beauty Skills Did You Never Quite Get The Hang Of? [Trial And Error]

Hortense — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:20:00 EDT

My New Year's Resolution was to stop biting my nails, and I'd say I've been pretty successful thus far, thanks to regular manicures from a professional. I'd try to deal with them on my own, but I don't know how. More »

Baby/Blue [Snap Judgment]

Hortense — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EDT

[London, March 20. Image via Bauer-Griffin.]

The Media-Savvy Mistress: The Newest Way To Become A Celebrity Overnight [Celebreality]

Hortense — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:25:00 EDT

After reading a ton of news about Michelle "Bombshell" McGee in our Dirt Bag gossip roundup this morning, several of our commenters complained that McGee was getting exactly what she wanted. And, naturally, they're correct: More »

Team Cake: The Official Fight Song [And Cake And Cake]

Hortense — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:50:00 EDT

You know which dessert doesn't have it's own dance/fight song/viral video connection? Pie. That's because it's not worth dancing or singing or posting videos about. Team Cake Forever! More »

Reminder: Pie Vs. Cake Polls Close At 2:55 EDT [March Madness]

Jessica — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Day 2 of our tasty tournament is drawing to a close - vote now! Pies: Pecan vs. Banana Cream, Peanut Butter vs. Boston Cream. Cakes: Angel Food vs. Pound, Coffee vs. Bundt. Vote here; playoffs to resume Monday. More »

Dirty Business [Snap Judgment]

Hortense — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:20:00 EDT

[Rennes, March 19. Image via Getty.]

Terry Richardson Responds: "I'm Really Hurt By The Recent And False Allegations Of Insensitivity And Misconduct" [Shuttertothink]

Hortense — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT

This morning on his personal website, photographer Terry Richardson released a statement concerning the recent allegations about his behavior during several photo shoots: More »

Rahm Emanuel Will Not Be Wishing You A Happy Period Anytime Soon [Notable/quotable]

Hortense — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:30:00 EDT

"Take your fucking tampon out and tell me what you have to say."-Rahm Emanuel to a junior White House staffer during a meeting, according to an upcoming book by Newsweek columnist Jonathan Alter. [NYMag] More »

The Odd Couple [Snap Judgment]

Hortense — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:00:00 EDT

[Los Angeles, March 19. Image via INFDaily.]

"Bombshell" McGee Claims She's Not A Neo-Nazi; Heidi Montag Says She's "Surgeried-Out" [Dirt Bag]

Hortense — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:30:00 EDT

Though pictures of Michelle "Bombshell" McGee wearing a Nazi armband have been circulating on the internet, McGee claims she is not a Nazi. She also has an explanation for the "W" and "P" tattoos on the backs of her legs:

10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week [Mixed Bag]

Tracie — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EDT

In this week's compilation of pop culture crap, a serial urinator terrorizes NYC, Heidi Fleiss still has love for the world's oldest profession, and some drunk girls on St. Patrick's Day say "fuck" on live TV. More »

Stick A Fork In Them [Hi/goodbye]

Anna — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:45:00 EDT

So many pies, so little time! Get to eatin', and see you Monday. More »

Michelle McGee Grosses Out America; Brittany Murphy Cut Off By Pharmacist? [Dirt Bag After Dark]

Katy — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:30:00 EDT

More and more details emerge about Jesse James' reported mistress Michelle "Bombshell" McGee and none of them are good. Not only is she an alleged neo-Nazi, she's also violent, a bad mom, and can possibly see the future. More »

Kiss Me, Kate [Snap Judgment]

Anna — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:15:00 EDT

[Berlin, March 18. Image via Getty]

Spencer Pratt Is Confused About The Health Care Debate [Tweet Beat]

Tracie — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EDT

Today in Tweet Beat, Spencer Pratt asks followers for help on what's going on with health care, Martha Stewart gives her horse acupuncture, and Adrianne Curry has rape fantasies. More »

Judge & Jury [Snap Judgment]

Anna — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:50:00 EDT

[New York, March 18. Image via Getty]

Bollywood Director: White Girls Have Better Figures [Movie Business]

Katy — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:40:00 EDT

Raj Thackeray, a feared political leader in Mumbai, has started a hate campaign against British and foreign actresses appearing in Bollywood films. In response, directors explain why they need to hire white women. Oh, and both sides suck. More »

"The Shocking Tragedy Of Negroes Who Pass As White" [Oldies]

Sadie — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:30:00 EDT

Which part's the tragedy - that "some five million Negroes have turned their backs on their own race and are passing as white"? The racism that prompted it? The wrong-headed condescension of this gratuitously-illustrated 1960 article? [Modern_Mechanix] More »

Writing About Pretty Dumb People Turns Out Pretty Dumb [Dubious Studies]

Dodai — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:20:00 EDT

Are pretty people dumb? Or just lazy? That's the issue at the heart of Eric Felton's piece in today's Wall Street Journal. The problem with the article, however, is that it makes your feelings feel confused. More »

Fly Like A Butterfy [Snap Judgment]

Anna — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:10:00 EDT

[New York, March 18. Image via Getty]

The Family That Reads Together Stays Together [Book Learning]

Anna N. — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:00:00 EDT

Kristen Brozina's dad read to her every single day from fourth grade until she went off to college. While their project may seem odd to some, as another member of the extended-bedtime-story club, I can relate. More »

The Transformer [Snap Judgment]

Anna — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:50:00 EDT

[Los Angeles, March 18. Image via Pacific Coast News]

Eva Braun Was "Not A Passive Wallflower" • Cambodia Bans Marriages To South Korean Men [Leftovers]

Katy — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:40:00 EDT

A new book about Eva Braun says she was "no dumb blonde." "People have always seen her as just the pleasant woman who fell in love with a monster, but she actually played an important role in Hitler's inner circle." More »

One Small Step For Potty Parity, One Giant Step For Bladders [Urination Station]

Jessica — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:30:00 EDT

Congress is poised to pass a bill that will mandate a 1-to-1 ratio for men's and women's toilets (including urinals) in new federal buildings. Now include movie theaters, and we'll really wet our pants (zing!). [ABC News via Broadsheet] More »

Gay Teen Banned From Prom Scores Support & Big Check From Ellen [Clips]

Dodai — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:20:00 EDT

Eighteen-year-old Constance McMillen — whose school in Mississippi canceled the prom instead of allowing her to bring her girlfriend — already has the ACLU and Roger Ebert offering words of support. Today, she was on Ellen. More »

Attention To Detail [Snap Judgment]

Anna — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:10:00 EDT

[New York, March 18. Image via Getty]

Comic Confrontations: Judge Judy Vs. Racist Reality Show Socialite [WWJJD]

Tracie — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:00:00 EDT

After Jules Kirby's bigoted remarks on the first two episodes of High Society caused public outrage, the socialite claimed the show was scripted. For all of her judgments about other races and body types, perhaps she should be judged. More »

The Bend & Snap Crack [Snap Judgment]

Dodai — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:50:00 EDT

[Venice, March 19. Image via INFDaily.]