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Social Media: Easy As ABC

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:50:50 +0000

Unless you've been living under a rock this week, you've no doubt heard about the Kitchen Nightmares-inspired social media meltdown of Arizona restaurateurs (and noted crazy people) Amy and Samy Bouzaglo of Amy's Baking Company. I confess, I really enjoyed watching these two nutcases wage war against the Big Bad Internet. When people start yelling at their "fans" on Facebook, it's time to make some popcorn and crack a beer, because that's just good quality entertainment, right there.

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Live TV Bloopers Result In Hilarious YouTube Clips

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:27:56 +0000

Having spent the first decade of my career working in live television production, I've seen my fair share of "OOPS" moments hit the airwaves. Most of these moments become legendary among newsroom staffers; a private joke to be shared over pints after the dust has settled at the end of your shift. All that changed, however, when YouTube made every second of digital data available 24/7. Nowadays, a reporter cannot stumble over a word without having the clip circulate around the web faster than the common cold in a kindergarten classroom.

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Charles Ramsey Becomes Hero, Meme.

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:10:56 +0000

Last week, a charismatic man named Charles Ramsey hit the web like a much-needed ray of sunshine. Not only did Mr. Ramsey perform an act of heroism that resulted in the release of three women who had been kidnapped and held hostage for over a decade, but he then told the story to news reporters with such flair, such enthusiasm, and such honesty, that he instantly became "internet-famous."

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Macklemore Memes, Spoofs, and More

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:09:26 +0000

Last week I blogged about hip hop superstars Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, and how their hit song "Thrift Shop" has been causing a web sensation with parody videos popping up every day online. Turns out, the duo is not a one-hit-wonder when it comes to spawning web humor: these mofos are certifiably hilarious.

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Texts From Unlikely Places

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:46:06 +0000

Last week, a new blog popped up on the radar called "Texts From Superheroes." I was immediately intrigued.

Some of the best single topic blogs operate on the premise that hilarious text messages can come from unlikely sources, like a dog, for example.

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YouTube's "Most Popular"

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:58:38 +0000

If there's one universal truth about humor, it's that farts are always funny.

Oh, I'm kidding! What I meant to say is that if there's one universal truth about humor, it's that it's subjective. What one person thinks is hilarious, another might find crass. Someone's sense of humor is as varied and unique as their sense of style. I know this is true, because I just spent a ridiculous amount of time watching YouTube's ten most popular humor clips of all time, and while I found some of the clips to be very funny, a few others... not so much.

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The "Thrift Shop" Parody Post You Knew Was Coming

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:02:40 +0000

Yeah, I know, I'm predictable. Last week I mentioned the song, "Thrift Shop," by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, and now here I am... watching spoof videos. What can I say? When I like something, I'm nothing if not ~~obsessive~~ thorough.

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Memes For Every Season

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:21:08 +0000

New memes pop up every day, so it's almost impossible to keep up with them all! Thankfully, you've got me to keep you informed, you lucky folks. Here's a quick list of the newest memes to hit the web this spring. Some of them might surprise you. For instance, did you know that sloths are huge right now?

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The Key of Awesome Strikes A Chord

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:44:58 +0000

The other day, my friend introduced me to a song called, "Thrift Shop," by Macklemore. The conversation went something like this:

Her: "Have you heard the song, "Thrift Shop," by Macklemore?"

Me: "Michael Moore? The filmmaker?"

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How Do I Love Thee, Imgur?

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:37:45 +0000

Let me count the ways.

In case you're not sure what Imgur is, check out this site profile. This simple image sharing and hosting site is one of my very favorite ...

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