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15 Hilarious Infomercial ‘Fail’ GIFs
This could be the best thing that's happened to us today. We found a new Subreddit (courtesy of Daily Dot) dedicated solely to the moments in infomercials when people can't do simple things everybody else can do.
11 Snacks More Dangerous Sounding Than Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
Several schools across the country have banned Flamin' Hot Cheetos because they are so unhealthy and dangerous to kids. What about these snacks? They seem *at least* as terrifying as something that promises to be hot as fire. It certainly can't be safe for kids to eat these. Also, we want some.
10 Awesome Facts About the Internet You Didn’t Know
And because we can't do cat videos all day every day,* here are ten amazing facts about the internet. From how many likes there are on Facebook daily to the actual weight of the internet, this video just might blow your mind. (Hence the title.) Learn something new today, so you can watch a cat stuck in a jar over and over guilt-free!
Samurai Sword Master Slaughters 81 Water Bottles
We've never been more relieved to not be a bottle of water than right now. Granted, we never thought about it until we saw this video of a guy messing up with his collection of swords and knives, but yeah, definitely don't want to be a bottle of water around this guy. Of ANY size. Or even a bottle that used to contain another kind of liquid but is now full of water. THIS GUY HATES WATER. STAY AWAY
The Best Nostalgic Halloween Songs
We're really getting into the Halloween spirit here at TheFW. It's nothing new -- it's always been one of our favorite holidays (right after Arbor Day). So, while we enjoying settling down with a good (bad) scary movie, sometimes we wax a little nostalgic. These are the songs from our childhood that really get us in the mood for trick or treating, which we're apparently too "old" to do a
Christopher Walken and Sam Rockwell Reenact ‘Honey Boo Boo’
The cast of 'Seven Psychopaths' sat down to do a little promoting for their work, and ended up being forced to read a transcript of 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' on camera for Screen Junkies.
Red Bull to Launch Dude at Earth From Space
Okay. We get it, Red Bull -- you're EXTREME. They've certainly proved that point with their historic mission, which should be taking place today if weather holds. A trained pilot will be going a record 120,000 feet above the surface of the earth in a balloon, and then he's going to jump out and fall towards the earth at supersonic speeds.
John Cusack Channels Lloyd Dobler, Holds Boombox at Peter Gabriel Concert
Here's something for all you painfully nostalgic types out there. It's video footage of John Cusack awkwardly shuffling onstage with a boombox and handing it to Peter Gabriel before he performed "In Your Eyes" in concert over the weekend.
Daniel Craig Gets Goofy in ‘SNL’ Promos
'Skyfall' star Daniel Craig is hosting SNL this weekend for the first time ever, and it turns out that James Bond has a lighter side. At one point he eats an enormous cupcake, instantly fulfilling thousands upon thousands of women's innermost fantasy...
Meet ‘Grumpy Cat,’ the Web’s Unhappiest Kitty
You guys, Grumpy Cat is definitely real. And she plays. Sort of. When Grumpy Cat "plays" she mostly just scowls at the camera and then hides under things, but still. Grumpy Cat became an internet sensation pretty much as soon as people saw her grumpy face on Reddit. Here's some video and some excellent memes 'Tard' (short for Tartar Sauce) the cat has inspired.