10 Things That Seem So Stupid Today

No offense to ourselves, but Videogum feels beyond irrelevant today. And you know what, GREAT! If things had turned out differently, we would have relished the opportunity to bury our faces in Ninja Cat videos and the false elevation of... CONTINUE READING 10 THINGS THAT SEEM SO STUPID TODAY»

Posted on November 5, 2008 in The Ultimate Argument Settler (10 comments)
Tags: Election 2008

Reh Dogg Is Not Happy About This!

There is one person who is not sharing in the general sense of exuberance and high hopes that's flooding the internet today. Reh Dogg, creator of "Why Must I Cry," is not only disappointed in the result of the election,... CONTINUE READING REH DOGG IS NOT HAPPY ABOUT THIS!»

Posted on November 5, 2008 in Backlashes (1 comments)
Tags: Election 2008 | Reh Dogg

Um, What Was Up With All The Holograms?

Man. Last night was historic. Yes, the United States elected the first black president. But more importantly, HOLOGRAMS were finally introduced into major news broadcasts. And not just any holograms. WILL.I.AM holograms! Um...whuuuuut? Will.i.am is the worst. Beam him to... CONTINUE READING UM, WHAT WAS UP WITH ALL THE HOLOGRAMS?»

Posted on November 5, 2008 in Newsmagazines, Politics (9 comments)
Tags: CNN Holograms | Election 2008 | The Daily Show With Jon Stewart: Indecision 2008 | Will.i.am Hologram

The Daily Show's Classy Election Coverage

The AP reported that Jon Stewart became "the first comedian to announce the election results on live national television." Okay, sure! But even if you chose (like most people, no offense to Jon and Stephen) to get your election news... CONTINUE READING THE DAILY SHOW'S CLASSY ELECTION COVERAGE»

Posted on November 5, 2008 in Late Night, Politics (10 comments)
Tags: Election 2008 | Jon Stewart | Stephen Colbert

Oh Well, Here Come The Vlogs

Incredible. With the exception of scanning actual news sources for updated information on the too-close-to-call Senate races or the fate of Proposition 8 in California, you almost want to pull the plug on the whole internet to keep it from... CONTINUE READING OH WELL, HERE COME THE VLOGS»

Posted on November 5, 2008 in Politics, Vlogging (3 comments)
Tags: Election 2008 | Sexman

These Kids Rapping About The Election To T.I.'s "Whatever You Like" Will Always Be The Best

It's only fair that on this final occasion to enjoy the students of the Ron Clark Academy rapping about the election to T.I.'s "Whatever You Like," that T.I. himself actually be there. That is so cute. OK, now say goodbye... CONTINUE READING THESE KIDS RAPPING ABOUT THE ELECTION TO T.I.'S "WHATEVER YOU LIKE" WILL ALWAYS BE THE BEST»

Posted on November 4, 2008 in Politics (5 comments)
Tags: Election 2008 | Ron Clark Academy | T.I.

Duh Aficionado Magazine: The Naked Cowboy Is A Fucking Idiot

When I used to work in Times Square, back in the 1940s, I saw the Naked Cowboy every day on my way to and from work, and I seethed inwardly with the burning rage of a thousand suns. He is... CONTINUE READING DUH AFICIONADO MAGAZINE: THE NAKED COWBOY IS A FUCKING IDIOT»

Posted on November 4, 2008 in Politics (5 comments)
Tags: Election 2008 | Naked Cowboy

Let Patton Oswalt Be Your Dan Rather

Patton Oswalt will be liveblogging the election coverage tonight for Comedy Central's Indecision 2008 site. Patton is bound to come up with some unique Pattonisms to describe the action, but let's pray he doesn't have to break out "A failure... CONTINUE READING LET PATTON OSWALT BE YOUR DAN RATHER»

Posted on November 4, 2008 in Politics (0 comments)
Tags: Election 2008 | Patton Oswalt

New John McCain Ad Shows John McCain SMOKING A CIGARETTE

The McCain/Palin campaign put out an official last-minute video last night -- a weird montage called "The Mac Is Back," that includes McCain SMOKING A CIGARETTE (in the '60s, but still) and everyone riding on an airboat. It seems like... CONTINUE READING NEW JOHN MCCAIN AD SHOWS JOHN MCCAIN SMOKING A CIGARETTE»

Posted on November 4, 2008 in Commercials, Politics (8 comments)
Tags: Election 2008 | John McCain | Rebel Without A Cause | Sarah Palin

1000101010111101000100 The Vote!

OK, I'm going to vote now. Let's hope that my greatest fear doesn't come true: Just kidding. That's not my greatest fear. You win again, SHARKS WITH HUMAN ARMS.... CONTINUE READING 1000101010111101000100 THE VOTE!»

Posted on November 4, 2008 in Politics (2 comments)
Tags: Election 2008 | Robot Uprising

Fox News Throws A Fit When Forced To Show The Obamas Voting

Barack Obama joined with his wife and daughters to vote for himself (presumably) in this historic election this morning, and Fox News was there -- seemingly against their will, as they narrated the segment complaining and whining about how they... CONTINUE READING FOX NEWS THROWS A FIT WHEN FORCED TO SHOW THE OBAMAS VOTING»

Posted on November 4, 2008 in Politics, The News (11 comments)
Tags: Barack Obama | Election 2008 | Fox News | John McCain

Sarah Palin Gets Pranked Again -- By SNL

Last night's SNL election special was unwatchable except for this part, which I found while fast forwarding through a carefully curated selection of the least funny moments (and a few funny ones we've all seen a million times) from their... CONTINUE READING SARAH PALIN GETS PRANKED AGAIN -- BY SNL»

Posted on November 4, 2008 in Sketch Comedy (17 comments)
Tags: Election 2008 | Pranks | Sarah Palin | Saturday Night Live

The Videogum "Louis C.K. Promise": An Election Day Message

Look, I'm the same as you. I've been following the election since Mike Gravel spoke crazy to power. We're all aware of what's happening today, why it's important, and how we feel about it. And for as much as we... CONTINUE READING THE VIDEOGUM "LOUIS C.K. PROMISE": AN ELECTION DAY MESSAGE»

Posted on November 4, 2008 in Politics (8 comments)
Tags: Election 2008 | Louis C.K.

Jon Stewart And Stephen Colbert Stoke Our Collective Election Angst

Everyone reading this site who is old enough to vote (and isn't a felon) is voting anyway, that's a given, but since it's all anyone is (hopefully) thinking about today, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert did a little thing last... CONTINUE READING JON STEWART AND STEPHEN COLBERT STOKE OUR COLLECTIVE ELECTION ANGST»

Posted on November 4, 2008 in Late Night, Politics (1 comments)
Tags: Election 2008 | Jon Stewart | Stephen Colbert | Vote

The 2008 Election Boils Down To This Moment

Today is a historic day, you guys. Voters are expected to turn out in record numbers. Barack Obama might be the first African American President of the United States. If John McCain were to win, he would be the oldest... CONTINUE READING THE 2008 ELECTION BOILS DOWN TO THIS MOMENT»

Posted on November 4, 2008 in Music Related Content, Politics (5 comments)
Tags: Election 2008 | Mariah Carey

The Curse Of Cindy McCain Is Real And It Will Hurt You

Gabe and Jenny recognize that they only two things anyone cares about right now are Halloween and the election, so they just said, Hakuna Matata (trans. "fuck it"), give the people what they want! Oh man, Gabe and Jenny also... CONTINUE READING THE CURSE OF CINDY MCCAIN IS REAL AND IT WILL HURT YOU»

Yes, Jon Hamm Might Be On 30 Rock

We know! We know! But let's be Red Sox fans about this. If one more person says "Jon Hamm is definitely going to be on 30 Rock in a multi-episode arc as Liz Lemon's love interest in a landslide of... CONTINUE READING YES, JON HAMM MIGHT BE ON 30 ROCK»

Joe The Plumber's Day Off

This could have been very embarrassing for John McCain! He thought that Joe the Plumber was going to be at his rally, but then it turned out that Joe the Plumber was not at his rally. Phew. Total pro save.... CONTINUE READING JOE THE PLUMBER'S DAY OFF»

Posted on October 30, 2008 in Politics (5 comments)
Tags: Election 2008 | Joe The Plumber | John McCain

In Case You Were Too Busy Watching Professor Fart, M.D.

Here is Barack Obama's full 30-minute "campaign" ad that pre-empted CBS and NBC last night. And now, back to Trampoline Investigators: Orlando.... CONTINUE READING IN CASE YOU WERE TOO BUSY WATCHING PROFESSOR FART, M.D.»

Posted on October 30, 2008 in Politics (2 comments)
Tags: Barack Obama | Election 2008

Barack Obama Won't Joke About Old Floridians On The Daily Show

Barack Obama was on The Daily Show last night (via satellite from Florida) where he proved it's kind of hard to joke around on a late night show when your election is just four days away. When Jon throws him... CONTINUE READING BARACK OBAMA WON'T JOKE ABOUT OLD FLORIDIANS ON THE DAILY SHOW»

Posted on October 30, 2008 in Late Night, Politics (3 comments)
Tags: Barack Obama | Election 2008 | Jon Stewart | The Daily Show

To Quote Barack Obama, "Enough!"

Here are three more of those "famous directors made ads for John McCain" spoofs. Diablo Cody/Jason Reitman, David Lynch, and M. Night Shyamalan this time. You know, I want change and everything, but this is getting exhausting. If I post... CONTINUE READING TO QUOTE BARACK OBAMA, "ENOUGH!"»

Posted on October 29, 2008 in Parodies, Politics (11 comments)
Tags: David Lynch | Diablo Cody | Election 2008 | John McCain | M. Night Shyamalan

Wait, Borat Is In A Get Out The Vote Ad? BORAT?!!!1!!1!

The celebrities can't stop making their get out the vote ads. That's fine. Leave them to it. It gets boring having cocaine brunch next to the champagne fountain every morning. Sometimes you just want to get out there and DO... CONTINUE READING WAIT, BORAT IS IN A GET OUT THE VOTE AD? BORAT?!!!1!!1!»

Posted on October 29, 2008 in Politics (10 comments)
Tags: Borat | Election 2008

Two Children Were Harmed In The Filming Of This Pro Proposition 8 Video

UGH. I totally recognize that as a parent you want to instill your children with the same moral compass that you yourself use to make sense of the world around you. And I totally recognize that we will never... CONTINUE READING TWO CHILDREN WERE HARMED IN THE FILMING OF THIS PRO PROPOSITION 8 VIDEO»

Posted on October 29, 2008 in Oh, Yuck!, Politics (23 comments)
Tags: Election 2008 | Homophobia | Prop 8

Tomorrow Night's Daily Show Guest Is Barack Obama

In addition to prime-time network TV, Barack is taking to the Comedy Central airwaves tomorrow night to capture all those Stoner Voters. Whoever has had tickets for tomorrow's show since last April is in for a nice surprise (and extra-extra... CONTINUE READING TOMORROW NIGHT'S DAILY SHOW GUEST IS BARACK OBAMA»

Posted on October 28, 2008 in Late Night (1 comments)
Tags: Barack Obama | Election 2008 | The Daily Show

Kal Penn Could Make Me Vote For The Phone Book

Kal Penn has a get-out-the-vote video! It's about Adopt Five, a voter rallying strategy to get people in Florida to vote who might otherwise forget or be disenfranchised. Kal Penn is so wonderful and awesome and humble and just the... CONTINUE READING KAL PENN COULD MAKE ME VOTE FOR THE PHONE BOOK»

Posted on October 28, 2008 in Cute As Balls, I Love Kal Penn (8 comments)
Tags: Barack Obama | Election 2008 | Kal Penn | Vampire Weekend | Vote