Matthew Perry recounts the time he met acclaimed director M. Night Shyamalan at a bar. But, just like everything involving M. Might Shyamalan, it wouldn’t be complete without a plot twist. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/m-might-shymalans-greatest-plot-twist/
Mother Jones, the left-leaning magazine that has been publishing hidden camera footage from a private meeting between Mitt Romney and some of his wealthiest backers, has published the full 49-minute recording in two clips on YouTube. The previously released footage, in which Mitt Romney speaks candidly about Barack Obama supporters, Iran, Palestine and other issues, has sparked a great deal of controversy in the political world. It couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Romney team, which was attempting to use this week to “reboot” the campaign’s message. In a hastily-called press conference Monday night, Romney said he hoped the full versions of the videos would be released so that viewers could get the full context, and hear the question he was responding to. Now Mother Jones has obliged. (Watch part one of the video above, and part two below.) On YouTube, the most popular of the short videos posted by Mother Jones has already amassed more than 1.4 million views. Images courtesy of Flickr, Gage Skidmore Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/09/18/full-romney-hidden-camera/
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTAT_ATF’); }); I’m just going to warn you that what you’re about to see is going to leave you feeling pretty stunned. Why? Because it’s the cutest thing that’s ever happened. Although the footage begins with a man preparing some not-so-appetizing meals in his kitchen, it’s the culmination that counts, people. Whenever he goes outside with buckets in toe, he brings a little more preciousness into this world. That’s what we all need right now, isn’t it? The activist works for an organization called the Orphan Bear Rehabilitation Center in Russia, and something tells me that his job is a rewarding one. I’m pretty sure this is what happiness looks like. Rumble googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCBM_BTF’); }); To see all of the life-affirming cuteness unfold, watch the video below. If you want to learn more about the organization’s rescue efforts, check this out. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/cub-supper/
Even cats get frisky when they’ve consumed too much cat nip and gin. When Redditor Leicor‘s girlfriend tasked him with the responsibility of petsitting her cat, he decided to have a little fun. Instead of sitting back with a toy mouse and enjoying the monotonous duty of staring at a cat, he created a video depicting the scandalous escapades of the orange kitty. Not only is the video solid entertainment, it’s also a great way to ensure that your significant other will never ask you to catsit or leave town ever again. BONUS: 19 Things You Didn’t Know Cats Could Do Things You Didn’t Know Cats Could Do 1. Jump into your arms. Video: YouTube, Steve Bennett 2. Go fishing. Video: YouTube, MrYabawy 3. Make music with a vacuum hose. Video: YouTube, corkyobra 4. Replace your alarm clock. Video: YouTube, GarrulousCrap 5. See optical illusions. Video: YouTube, rasmusab 6. Fill in for Sonic the Hedgehog. Video: YouTube, Bi Goudi 7. Play fetch. Video: YouTube, Irilya 8. Learn tricks like a dog. Video: YouTube, TheBSRecord 9. Fetch the ice cream. Video: YouTube, alllettersnonumbers 10. Open the window. Video: YouTube, Keith Lynch 11. Clean up after themselves. Video: YouTube, Michael Thompson 12. Play iPad games. Video: YouTube, ThirstForEverything 13. Collect the mail for you. Video: YouTube, headsonfire 14. Call birds. Video: YouTube, LeeAnne Long 15. Answer the phone. Video: YouTube, marciorcod 16. Communicate with sign language. Video: YouTube, Marcztr 17. Walk like Frankenstein’s monster. Video: YouTube, teakdc 18. Meow underwater. Video: YouTube, SchneiderYuri 19. Be a complete jerk. (But you probably already knew that.) Video: YouTube, krmrmlp Read more: http://mashable.com/2014/05/07/drunk-cat/
Leonard Cohen’s classic song sounds even better with the help of a well. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/girl-sings-into-a-well-in-italy/
Ever wonder how the President of the United States uses Twitter? You can find out in the video above, shot during a Twitter Q&A that President Obama held after a campaign rally in Newton, Iowa earlier this year. “I’m the master tweeter,” exclaimed the President after typing the following tweet composed of exactly 140 characters — even though a shorter tweet is easier for others to retweet and is therefore considered preferable. His team celebrated the 140-character tweet as a “twoosh.” .@jwarner180 bio fuels, wind , solarall getting cheaper each year & oil getting more expensive. Why we need all-of-the-above strategy. -bo — The White House (@whitehouse) May 24, 2012 The tweets were sent from the official White House account — which just hit 3 million followers — and not any of the Obama campaign’s accounts. Obama used the Twitter town hall to answer questions on energy and other topics from a MacBook Pro. How should politicians use Twitter to engage with citizens? Who’s your favorite politician on Twitter? Share your ideas in the comments. window._msla=window.loadScriptAsync||function(src,id){if(document.getElementById(id))return;var js=document.createElement(‘script’);js.id=id;js.src=src;document.getElementsByTagName(‘script’)[0].parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}; _msla(“//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js”,”twitter_jssdk”); Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/08/06/obama-twitter-video/
It’s officially summer (FINALLY) which means that if you haven’t already commemorated the season with a backyard cookout, you should be planning one! While it can be stressful to get everything in order — the meat, veggies, marinades, sides — you can’t forget the most important component…the grill! Okay, so if you have one, you’re halfway there, but you also need to make sure you have enough fuel for it. If you don’t have a measuring device built into the tank, just grab a hot glass of water and do this. How easy is that?! Let’s be honest…we both know you’re going to check this when you get home from work today. Happy grilling, everyone! Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/propane-tank/
I’m not exactly what you would call a handyman, so when it comes to working with tools and other gadgets, I’m kind of hopeless. I’ve picked up on some design features on said gadgets that I thought were merely decorative, but as it turns out, they serve a much more meaningful purpose. If you’re looking to get the most out of your tools during your upcoming DIY project, wait until you see how much untapped potential exists within your average tape measure. DIY just got so much easier. Here’s how to get the most bang for your buck when it comes to working with this seemingly simple tool: Read More: Listen Up, Home Cooks: He Knows The Secret To Cutting An Onion Without Tearing Up I can’t even begin to imagine what other awesome features I’ve been missing out on. SHARE this with the handymen (and women) in your life to help them maximize their DIY potential. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/tape-measure-hacks/
Zlatan Ibrahimović is one of the most famous soccer players in the world. A fan favorite, he’s instantly recognizable, and people chant his name everywhere he goes. But for him, this is a problem. Not because he’s shy or unappreciative of his fans — but because there are over 800 million people around the world whose names should be chanted instead. Before the February 14, 2015 match between Paris Saint-German and Caen at Parc des Princes, he put the finishing touches on 50 names that are symbolic of a global crisis. During the game, he removed his jersey and brought these names to the forefront. What they represent will break you heart. To support the United Nations World Food Programme and Zlatan Ibrahimović’s fight against world hunger, make sure to donate here. This isn’t just a good cause. It’s an issue that, if solved, will help heal our entire planet. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/millions-of-names/
We’ve had a lot of interesting moments at Mashable in the past year — and luckily, we also happened to be filming many of them. In 2012, we followed an Internet celebrity singing with a turkey leg, talked to folks who lined up for the iPhone 5 for a week, and a tracked down a filmmaker who did documentaries for the Arab Spring. We also peered into Martha Stewart’s bag and survived a takeover attempt from Conan O’Brien. 1. Conan O’Brien Buys Mashable, Ousts Pete Cashmore as CEO In an April Fools’ Day prank, TeamCoco and Mashable got together to create a zany story line that includes Conan buying the site and ousting founder and CEO Pete Cashmore. The Conan O’Brien takeover launched at midnight on April 1 in a 24-hour story arc that shows O’Brien’s attempts to make paper-based tweeting happen. 2. Mashable Goes ‘Behind the Launch’ With New Documentary Series We follow the journey of Vungle, an in-app advertising startup, as they court investors, hire new employees, and finally launch their company. Catch up on all fourteen episodes here. 3. How to Learn a Language on YouTube Reporter Neha Prakash embarks on an attempt to learn Russian from YouTube tutorials, which culminates in a trip to a Russian restaurant as she tries to order from the fluent waitress. Her favorite word? Cпасибо, which means “thank you.” 4. What’s in Martha Stewart’s Tech Bag? America’s pioneering DIY expert has three iPads. What else does she carry in her seemingly endless bag of gadgets? 5. Watch Calexico Play Two Songs Live At Mashable Joey Burns and John Convertino of Calexico fill Mashable HQ with the distinctive sound of the American southwest. They talk about their new album, Algiers, being a musician in the digital era, and sticking to an analog recording experience. 6. What Does Siri Know About the iPhone 5? Tech editor Pete Pachal grills Siri for inside information about the phone, only to get coy replies. 7. Who Lined Up For the iPhone 5? Meet the colorful characters who camped out at the Apple flagship store for a week. 8. iPhone 5 Line: Unnecessary But Fun We do an early morning stakeout at the Apple Store right before it opens its doors. 9. This Is What Happens When Comic Con Attendees Try to Impersonate Bane At the New York Comic Con, we asked everyone from Wolverine to Batman himself to demonstrate their finest Bane super-villain vocal talents, with mixed results. 10. This Man Fights in and Films the Last Gasps of the Arab Spring Activist and filmmaker Matthew VanDyke spent years traversing North Africa and the Middle East by motorcycle, befriending Libyans and other travelers along the way. We talk to him about his work in this two-part series. 11. Nicole Westbrook Talks Turkey With New Yorkers Watch 12-year-old YouTube viral video star Nicole Westbrook as she interviews people on the street with a turkey leg. You can’t make this stuff up. 12. Internet Feline Luminary Talks Big […]