#snapjudgment

TGIF!

[Somewhere in Finland, December 16. Funny caption from the photo agency after the jump. Image via Splash.]

05:13 PM

By Dodai Stewart

#movies

What's Opening in Theaters Today

The holiday movie season continues apace as we grow ever closer to the big year-end Christmas Day debuts. This Friday we have Reese Witherspoon figuring things out, Jeff Bridges stuck inside a computer, and Nicole Kidman feeling sad. [Gawker]

04:56 PM

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By Richard Lawson

#wordsearch

New Google Graphs Reveal Centuries Of Dicks, Pimps And Hos

An extremely addictive new Internet toy allows you to track the frequency of specific words in books going back all the way to 1500. We decided to check out how words like "depression," "ho," and "vagina" fared through the ages. More »

04:52 PM

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By Anna North

#goopscoop

And Now A Sentence From Gwyneth's Forthcoming Cookbook

"I came across an axiom in a passage from a culinary memoir called Heat in which the author, Bill Buford, observes the following: 'You can divide people into two categories in life: cooks and bakers.'" More here.

04:40 PM

1,375

By Dodai Stewart

#commenterquips

Reader Roundup: Your Two Simple Rules For Dating A Black Guy

Age-old mysteries are solved in today's best comments. More »

04:30 PM

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By Margaret Hartmann

#realestate

Will You Please Buy Glenn Beck's House?

A year ago today, we brought you news that hysterical paranoiac Glenn Beck was selling his $4.2 million walled fortress in New Canaan, Conn. He still hasn't sold it. Let's take another tour! [Gawker]

04:20 PM

4,646

By John Cook

#giftguide

Great Gifts Under $10

Anyone who's been cash-strapped around the holidays knows the importance of a gift that doesn't break the bank. With that in mind, we bring you gift ideas for your favorite spies, zombies, and bookworms — all $10 or under. More »

04:14 PM

4,156

By Anna North

#tragicend

Amelia Earhart Mystery May Be Solved

Scientists are analyzing three bone fragments found on a deserted South Pacific island to see if they belong to Amelia Earhart. This may prove Earhart died as a castaway after crash landing, though researchers caution they could be turtle bones.

04:02 PM

2,850

By Margaret Hartmann

#sexed

Are You Pregnant? Let The Internet Help!

Here's a widget to tell you if you could be pregnant. No, seriously. More »

03:49 PM

3,930

By Irin Carmon

#dresscode

Dress Code: Your Tips For Dressing Up Without Freezing To Death

You had so many amazing tips and tricks for staying warm in party season that I just had to share some of them! More »

03:35 PM

4,848

By Sadie Stein

#truecrime

Woman Rips Off Daughter-In-Law's Nipple During Brawl

First, it's important to note that all parties were drunk. Second, this report contains some of the most cringe-inducing words you will ever read. More »

03:20 PM

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By Dodai Stewart

#republished

See Every 2010 Issue of Every Vogue All At Once

In a series of ghostly Vogue covers, every 2010 cover in each edition is layered into a single image, revealing the gulf between the formulaic approach of the majority of editions and the more experimental nature of a select few. More »

03:09 PM

2,834

By Mark Sinclair

#snapjudgment

Reese Ponders Purse Purchase

[Barneys, New York, December 16. Image via Bauer-Griffin.]

03:01 PM

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By Dodai Stewart

#memories

Vintage Kardashian Holiday Cards: Old Noses, Awkward Poses

After releasing the 2010 Kardashian-Jenner Christmas photo, Kim Kardashian got nostalgic and posted some old holiday pictures of her family. Let's visit with ghosts of Christmas past! More »

02:44 PM

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By Dodai Stewart

#royalsnub

Obamas Aren't Invited To William & Kate's Wedding

Palace sources say the Obamas aren't invited to Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding. Since it isn't a "state occasion" they aren't obliged to invite dignitaries they've never met. Just don't expect Americans to buy any more commemorative engagement china.

02:31 PM

1,607

By Margaret Hartmann

#dreamweaver

Dreaming About Julian Assange? Shrinks Say You're Not Alone

The other night, I dreamed of Julian Assange. He was hiding out in my house and eating everything, but wouldn't let me buy more groceries. When I found out my friends were having similar dreams, I contacted an expert. More »

02:16 PM

5,591

By Sadie Stein

#heartwarming

Anonymous Donor Gives $40K To Food Bank

Here's something to restore your faith in humanity: The Emergency Foodshelf Network, which supplies more than 230 food pantries in Minnesota, recently received a plain white envelope containing a check for $40,000, enough to purchase 37,600 meals. More »

02:03 PM

2,194

By Margaret Hartmann

#snapjudgment

Roger Sterling Notices That Meadow Soprano Sucks

[Dylan McDermott pretends not to notice. At the Knicks/Celtics game. New York, December 16. Image via Splash.]

01:54 PM

3,033

By Dodai Stewart

#whatsinaname

The Pocket Guide To Vaginal Euphemisms & Their Meanings

Still confused on how to react when your lover whispers sweet nothings about your "sacapuntas" or "mustard pot"? Just consult this handy guide, and you'll know if it's time to close your moose knuckle for business. Full chart inside. More »

01:40 PM

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By Margaret Hartmann

#ohfuckingyes

How To Shout Down A Perv: Tips And Tricks From The Subway Badass

When she eviscerated her subway attacker, Nicola Briggs wasn't planning on becoming an international heroine — she didn't even know she was being filmed. But she was, and she did, and I'm happy to personally confirm she's really that awesome. More »

01:20 PM

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By Irin Carmon

#jezebelbounty

Super Special Jezebel Bounty: Holiday Edition

Chic luxury can be yours in this week's Jezebel Bounty contest. Hand crafted leather carryall? Yes, please! More »

01:08 PM

1,542

By Julia Schweizer

#reviews

The World's Oldest Profession Still Makes One Hell of a Reality Show

Cathouse, HBO's reality show about Nevada's legal Moonlight Bunny Ranch brothel, is back and it's more than just giggles and fake tits. The sex is fun, but that's not why this is one of the greatest reality shows on television. [Gawker]

01:03 PM

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By Brian Moylan

#roguerules

Palin Says There's A "Double Standard" On Crying

On today's Good Morning America, Sarah Palin talked about the usual — tax cuts, American values, 2012 — but she also had some interesting things to say about John Boehner's waterworks. More »

12:52 PM

4,167

By Anna North

#newmedia

Everyone Wants To Be The Oldest Facebook Users' Friend

Since it was reported that 103-year old Lillian Lowe of England is the oldest person on Facebook, Lowe has received 999 friend requests. She says, "They have been very kind and uplifting messages," but, "I can't reply to them all."

12:39 PM

796

By Margaret Hartmann

#love

When A Cis Woman Dates A Trans Man

I'm not closeted and don't want to be, but these days it's hard for me to avoid — and not because I face bigoted parents or discrimination at work. The problem is I'm a cisgender girl dating a transgender boy. More »

12:26 PM

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By Rachel Luban

#goodtimes

Learn To Make Cheap, Sacrilegious Gifts With Amy Sedaris & Stephen Colbert

Last night on The Colbert Report, Amy Sedaris shared some crafts from her book Simple Times, including her trick for getting out of giving coworkers gifts. Stephen countered with a present sure to annoy Christian and Jewish friends alike. More »

12:10 PM

6,436

By Margaret Hartmann

#design

D Is for Design: The Anatomy of a Down Coat

It's light. It's flexible. It withstands frigid temperatures on top of a mountain. And in the entire history of humans staying warm, nobody's been able to beat it. Here's how you build the most powerfully simple jacket in the world. [Gizmodo]

12:00 PM

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By Sam Biddle

#ragtrade

Carine Roitfeld Announces Shock Resignation

Vogue Paris editor Carine Roitfeld, who has helmed the magazine for a decade, just announced she's stepping down from her position to attend to "personal projects." This is major! The entire fashion world wants mommy! *whimper* [WWD]

11:52 AM

3,886

By Jenna Sauers

#wtf

Depresing Newz: Spelcheking During Exams Now OoKay Wit Oragan Schols

Hey, here's a thing that's suddenly not cheating anymore: using a computer spell checker on school writing exams. This week's top head-shaking sign of the times is courtesy of Oregon, now condoning the practice for middle and high schoolers. [Gizmodo]

11:40 AM

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By Sam Biddle

#crimeandpunishment

Defense Claims Adderall, Not Beating, Killed Yeardley Love

University of Virginia lacrosse player Yeardley Love died after her boyfriend attacked her — that's no longer in dispute. But now the defense is claiming the real cause of death was her Adderall prescription. More »

11:35 AM

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By Anna North

#snapjudgment

Won't Someone Get Catherine Deneuve A Cocktail?

[The 7th Annual Dubai International Film Festival, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 16. Image via Getty.]

11:25 AM

1,647

By Dodai Stewart

#thelittleking

Larry King's Kid Does A Spot-On Impersonation Of Dad

On last night's finale of LKL, Larry's wife and sons joined him. Cannon—the younger one—hilariously impersonated his father by shooting off what must be Larry's frequent complaints. ("I'm too old for this! Get in the car!") More »

11:12 AM

6,771

By Tracie Egan Morrissey

#hoaxes

CNN Claims Innocence In Morgan Freeman Death Hoax

The company is "aggressively investigating" the hoax. We can thank someone with the Twitter name @originalcjizzle for starting this whole thing; he later Tweeted, "I had no intention of things turning out this way," and has since deleted his account.

10:55 AM

1,125

By Dodai Stewart

#goodbadugly

Dubai's Red-Carpet Fashion Will Leave You Speechless

The Dubai International Film Festival may not be Cannes-level — yet — but we're willing to bet the fashions are among the most memorable. More »

Dubai Film Fest Fashions Will Leave You Speechless / dubai international film festival

10:37 AM

8,372

By Sadie Stein

#askingandtelling

DADT has never been this close to repeal: Harry Reid has scheduled a preliminary vote on Saturday, and several Republicans could bring the vote tally over 60. Maybe our soldier letter-writer will see the end to the hypocrisy yet. Comment »

10:24 AM

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#ahoot

The Battle Against Hooters: What About The Children?

Here is a new way to take legal action against Hooters, which has seen it in so many interesting ways: Complain to the police that it's adult entertainment that caters to children. More »

10:08 AM

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By Irin Carmon

#snapjudgment

These Dogs Are Adorable, But We Can't Judge

[Cleveland, December 16: Handlers position their 15-inch beagles during judging at the 2010 Crown Classic Dog Show. The four-day show averages 3,000 dogs daily competing in conformation, agility, obedience and rally obedience. Image via AP.]

09:59 AM

2,133

By Margaret Hartmann

#crimeandpunishment

Schools Hiring Sex Offenders

A new government report says schools are still hiring sex offenders, giving them the opportunity to get close to kids and abuse again. More »

09:39 AM

3,226

By Anna North

#achristmasstory

What If Mary And Joseph Had Facebook?

And were completely addicted to it? And overshared all the time? More »

09:26 AM

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By Sadie Stein

#dirtbag

Lindsay Lohan's Harasser Is A Familiar Shady Character

Oh no. You know how someone is harassing and stalking Lindsay Lohan? The culprit might be none other than Sam Lutfi. Ugh.

09:00 AM

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By Dodai Stewart

Yesterday - December 16, 2010

#theoreillyfactor

Sarah Palin Defends Her Reality Show, Kate Gosselin to Bill O'Reilly [Gawker.TV]

08:57 PM

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#tweetbeat

Celebs Say Goodbye To Larry King Live

Today in Tweet Beat, Larry King gets a bunch of well wishes from celebs like Jimmy Kimmel and Mariah Carey. Also, today is Thong Thursday, and Coco remembered. More »

07:30 PM

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By Tracie Egan Morrissey

#tvwatch

Sexy Teenage Girls Make Sexy TV Sexier!

07:27 PM

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#culturomics

Cultural genome project mines Google Books for the secret history of humanity

What exactly is the half-life of celebrity? A new field called culturomics has the answer. Using the largest linguistic database ever created - Google Books - culturomics experts track things like "lexical dark matter," and how long fame really lasts. [io9]

07:21 PM

20,398

By Alasdair Wilkins

#dirtbagafterdark

Nick Cannon Announces Mariah's Expecting Twins

A day after hinting at the contents of Mariah Carey's uterus, Nick Cannon said on a radio show, "I haven't told my wife I'm doing this so I'm probably gonna get yelled at for not getting permission...We are having twins!"

07:15 PM

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By Margaret Hartmann

#datingmatingandrelating