I have to admit that I generally avoid Facebook groups and fan pages like the plague. While I see the cheeky humor in joining a group dedicated to scoring more fans than XYZ musician, or that celebrates some random thing that many of us have in common (Scarlett s now a fan of “Hitting the Snooze Button 800 Times in the Morning”), I’m pretty hardcore about streamlining my FB experience, so the less groups, pages and apps to deal with, the better. But having grown up with the comedy gold (pun sooooo intended) of The Golden Girls, this is one hilariously awesome group that I can hardly resist:
The idea is simple and so genuinely well-meaning that it kinda warms my heart, even if it is completely random. Essentially, the fella who started the Betty White to Host SNL group back in December ’09 thought it would be a keen idea to gather folks together and urge Lorne Michaels, producer of Saturday Night Live, to invite the fabulous Betty White to host the show – something that (despite her many decades in show business), she had never been invited to do. In an interview with L.A. Times, White was tickled (if a little incredulous) about the whole affair, but seems keen to take on the challenge if offered a hosting spot. True, the TV legend just turned 88 in January, but something tells me she has all the moxie and comedic genius necessary to kick the gig into high gear, especially if her hilarious Super Bowl commercial is any indication.
So will Lorne Michaels take the bait? It’s anybody’s guess, but almost 445,000 fans (at the time of this writing) is pretty impressive. And if the whole thing should pan out, it would be an awesome testament to the power of social networking. In the meantime, cross your fingers, brush up on your Golden Girls on Lifetime TV, and check out these rad GG themed t-shirts. Stay Golden!
I’ve never really been one for viral videos – those brief YouTube clips that circulate the Internets en masse and inspire parodies, tributes, and (in some particularly creepy cases), full out fan worship. But funny, random websites that inspire some 30 second lawls to brighten up a monotonous day? I say, WIN! Here are three of my favorites that I keep on bookmark standby whenever I need a quickie.
… You know what I mean. ;)
Sleep Talkin’ Man
The story behind Sleep Talkin’ Man is that Adam, a mild-mannered English fella, lives a double-life in his dreams, which renders him ultra cheeky, cocky and downright hilarious. His wife, Karen, started putting Adam’s sleep talking quotes in a blog for their friends and family, and a few months later it became the stuff of random Interwebs infamy. You might call it a hoax, but it would have to be a damn elaborate one (their story and site has been picked up by several major news outlets) – and anyway, the quotes are so amusing that it gives me a daily chuckle either way. Here are some favorites:
Lamebook
The art of the Facebook fail is a tricky one – most often, it’s a skill that simply cannot be learned. But if you’d like some schooling on how not to update your Facebook status, there’s no better place for a quality edjumacation than Lamebook, a site that highlights the best of the worst in Facebook statuses, photos, and related hilarity:
Selleck Waterfall Sandwich
Y’know, sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. The photos on this particularly website require only three. Feast your eyes (and stomach) on the delicious randomness of Selleck Waterfall Sandwich.
One classic shot of Tom Selleck, one beautiful waterfall, and one yummy-lookin’ sandwich – all Photoshopped into a brilliant panorama of WTF?! Pretty much the best idea ever.
Ever since sex was invented (y’know, in the 1970s), there have been a variety of little tricks up the sleeves of devious-minded souls. “Just the tip, baby – just to see how it feels” … “I’m on birth control, honestly!” … But until recently, the not-so virtuous at heart (and loins) had nothing to show for their false purity. Enter the Certified Virgin Certificate! Just a dollar and your email address scores you a certificate that “recognizes your virginity” – perfect for displaying to that frigid chick you’ve been eying in church. [/End Sarcasm] In an attempt to make the idea less loathsome, the site states that “a part of your purchase will go to AIDS cure research” – but how much, the site’s not saying. Amazingly though, they claim that 465 certificates have already been sold. I guess nearly 500 wannabe virgins can’t be wrong! [Via Geekologie]
It seems like everyone has a Facebook these days, and with so many members comes so many unique and potentially annoying Facebook personalities to choose from. Which one are you? TheOatmeal.com provides a hysterical and oh-so-accurate breakdown:
That’s only 2 out of 9 – check out How to Suck at Facebook for more hilarity! And for an even more academic breakdown, check out CNN’s own list of The 12 Most Annoying Types of Facebookers. Yes, even CNN is on the story – TMI’ers and Chronic Inviters, I’m talkin’ to you!
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