Following the aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein sexual assault allegations, Hollywood has experienced a long-overdue calling out of men in power abusing their power to take advantage of countless women and even some men. Every day it seems like a new accuser has come forward to add another name to the list, comforted by the bravery of those before them. As the hierarchy begins to fall like a row of dominos, the aftershocks of these sexual harassment cases have begun to trickle down into politics thanks to the accusations that Republican Roy Moore engaged in predatory sexual behavior with at least three underage girls. But as the fall of Hollywood’s patriarchy continues, countless celebs have offered their support of the victims while many others share their own stories with the world. And while a majority of those coming forward happen to be women, there are a few men brave enough to use their privilege and take a stand for those who have been voiceless for so long. Concertgoers at a recent Drake performance in Australia were caught off guard when the rapper stopped the show in its tracks to address a male fan found groping a young woman in the audience. “If you don’t stop touching girls I’m going to come over there and f*** you up,” he declared while directly addressing the abuser. Youtube / Inside Edition Groping and other inappropriate behaviors are nothing new for concertgoers. The general admissions areas of most performance spaces are often cramped to the max with people, leaving plenty of opportunities for men to try and grab women without reproach. Youtube / Inside Edition But Drake isn’t the only male performer calling out fans for their perv-ish behaviors. Country singer Aaron Lewis and Architects front-man Sam Carter have both addressed inappropriate touching during their recent concerts. Youtube / Inside Edition <div class="llcust" data-lltype="video" id="ll_5a14e9e708ad7" data-source=" Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/concert-groping/
The Olympics leave an ugly footprint that lasts much longer than the games themselves. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/the-rio-olympics-were-only-a-year-ago-but-the-venues-look-like-theyve-been-deserted-for-decades/
Devin Super Tramp and his team of thrill-seekers have a strong track record for turning childhood pastimes into extreme adventures, and this time they’re tackling the piñata. So instead of whacking the candy-filled papier-mâché sculptures with a plastic bat, the team decided to use objects like swords and kayak paddles. Oh, and they rigged the whole thing up to a zip line. Even droids know the Force is with vaccination Just in: Another hilarious set of news bloopers Hozier covering Ariana Grande is not a ‘Problem’ The Mitt Romney trilogy that never was Read more: http://mashable.com/2015/01/14/extreme-pinata/
What’s the craziest thing you can think of that anyone’s every done for charity? Ok, got it? Well Englishman Stuart Kettell, has it beat. Last week, instead of doing a marathon or maybe walking across the country, he decided to push a Brussels sprout up Mount Snowdon (the highest mountain in Whales) using just his nose. Yep, that’s right. It took Kettell four days in total to complete his 3,560 foot journey crawling on his hands and knees. He wore special gloves, knee pads, and a face protector to ensure he didn’t injure himself. Kettell used a total of 22 different sprouts over the course of his adventure. His goal was to raise £5,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. According to his fund raising page he’s nearly at his goal. Here is Kettell looking in high spirits. Metro Wearing his specially designed face mask. BBC Gotta keep on rolling. Stuart Kettell Kettell’s friend hiked the journey along with him, and filmed the whole thing for a mini documentary they’re looking to release. Check out the trailer. This also isn’t the first stunt Kettell has pulled for charity for Macmillan Cancer Support (though it probably is the craziest). Here are a few others. 2007 – Flew around Britain in a flexwing microlight right after finishing his training. Stuart Kettell 2008 – Rode across the country on a penny farthing (old bicycle). Stuart Kettell 2009 – Kayaked from France to England. Stuart Kettell 2010 – Lived in a small box for a week suspended by a crane. Stuart Kettell 2011 – Seven marathons in seven days in a giant human hamster wheel. Stuart Kettell 2012 – Hung suspended by helium balloons for seven days. Stuart Kettell 2013 – Walked every street in the town of Coventry (500 miles) on a pair of stilts. Stuart Kettell 2014 – Levitated in mid air for a week. Stuart Kettell (H/T: The Independent) That is such amazing dedication to a worthy cause. Make sure to click below and share this story with your friends on Facebook. Read more: http://viralnova.com/brussels-sprout-challenge/
Those of you who have a dog know how excited and hyper they get during playtime. This is especially true if the game in question has anything to do with objects that they can fetch. Whenever I take my dogs to the park and bring a ball, they practically knock me over while jumping up and trying to grab it out of my hand. At least I’m able to keep standing, though — unlike this poor kid. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCBP_ATF’); }); While enjoying a nice family game of baseball, this little boy pulled off an awesome hit and began running around the bases as fast as he could. But as he was about to reach home plate, his pup sprinted toward him like a bat out of hell. That’s gotta hurt. Look, buddy — I know you’re having a great time winning and everything, but I have a piece of advice for you: Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/youre-out-dog/
While the National Park Service assures us that bears have little interest in eating humans, the bear in this video is not your average beast. A man was working in a Canadian forest when he noticed a cinnamon black bear in the distance. He calmly walked to another area of the woods, but the bear eventually reappeared. That time, it was even closer As you watch the situation unfold, you have to wonder if this guy made it out in the end. It is unclear what the fate of this man was, since at least three people in the comments section claim to be his cousin. Hopefully, the account that the man made it to camp and shot the bear with his rifle is the true story. No one wants to see an animal die, but in situations like this, self-preservation often takes precedence. The National Park Service says that the best way to deal with a bear is to speak calmly and let it know that you have no intention of hurting it. If a black bear does attack, however, they urge you to fight back using any available objects, concentrating your blows on the muzzle area. Good to know. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/bear-stalking/
The time between waiting for your Thanksgiving turkey to cook and sitting down to eat can feel like an eternity. To help pass the time, Netflix created this handy guide that tells you which combination of movies or TV shows to watch based on the weight of your turkey and its cook time. BONUS: 5 Facts About Thanksgiving Food That Will Make You Barf Infographic: Netflix for Mashable; Image: Flickr, rednut Read more: http://mashable.com/2013/11/26/netflix-thanksgiving-turkey-guide-watch-infographic/
The 2008 thriller Taken, about an American girl kidnapped by human traffickers in Paris, raised anxiety levels for many worrywort parents. The film isn’t based on a true story, but that didn’t stop moms and dads from wondering what they would do in a similar situation. Enter YouTuber team CaptainHippo and their hilariously relatable take on how a real, non-Liam Neeson type dad might deal with the trauma. Life lesson: Don’t travel to Paris unless Liam Neeson is your pops. Viral Photo Gallery 7 Fake Hurricane Sandy Photos You’re Sharing on Social Media Fake Hurricane Sandy photos flew around Twitter and Facebook on Monday, as users shared jaw-dropping images. Unfortunately, the race to post the most striking pics has most folks skipping the all-important fact check. We’ve gathered up five “Hurricane Sandy” photographs that have spread on the social web, but weren’t actually taken during the massive storm. Obama and Romney Are Your New Dress Up Dolls Still not sure who to vote for? Or maybe you’re dead-set on a candidate, and simply waiting for Election Day next week. Regardless of who you’re voting for on Nov. 6, both of these presidential candidates could use some change — of outfits, that is. The websites Change4Obama and Change4Romney will keep voters entertained until the election. Both sites, created by social discovery site SocialPlex, allow users to dress up Barack Obama or Mitt Romney as various characters. You can mix and match features like hair, eyes, nose and outfits. Your Favorite Logos Reimagined for the Zombie Apocalypse [PICS] There seems to be a craze for reimagining top logos and since this is Halloween, why not rethink them for a zombie apocalypse, right? Assuming that event were to come to pass, here’s what your neighborhood Starbucks and the gas station down the street might look like, as envisioned by artist Ben Fellowes. For more of these horrifying logos, check out his site. New York City Subway Needs a ‘System Restore’ [PIC] Yes, crashed Windows OS, we know the New York City subway system was unable to restart after Hurricane Sandy. And, yes, we would love to run a system restore. After Sandy ravaged the East Coast Monday evening, the subway system in New York City was left crippled. Not immune to inclement weather, the Windows-based display above the 77th Street subway stop seemed to have hit a snag as well. ‘The Walking Dead’ Gets ‘Dear Photograph’ Treatment [PICS] Dear Photograph, a popular nostalgia blog showcasing photos within photos, gave its visitors a terrifying surprise Wednesday: The Walking Dead-inspired posts. Dear Photograph creator Taylor Jones told Mashable he teamed up with FOX International Channels on the Halloween Day images, which folks at The Walking Dead created for their international ad campaign. Each of the two blog posts showcases a zombie and a post-zombie-apocalypse caption. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/08/03/taken-with-a-real-dad-video/
Artistic talent comes in many different forms, to Paul Smith, his artistic talent came in the form of a typewriter. Paul was born in 1921 with severe spastic cerebral palsy, but one day he learned to use a standard typewriter to create beautiful pictures that from a distance resemble fine pencil or pastel drawings. You won’t believe the incredible works this extraordinary man was able to create by using only a few keys on the typewriter. I say was because sadly Paul passed away in 2007, but his beautiful art lives on. (Source: John Stofflet) What an incredible artist Paul was, I’m constantly amazed and humbled by the talents of so many people who have such overwhelming obstacles to tackle. Here are a few of his artworks: Read more: http://viralnova.com/typewriter-art/
