Don Deane
Watch ‘The Hunger Games’ Recreated With Beanie Babies
Given the massive success of ‘The Hunger Games‘ film adaptation — it raked in $155 million over the weekend, making it the third biggest opening of all time — internet parodies are already starting to stack up. But perhaps the funniest of all is a recreation of the film starring adorable Beanie Babies. Remember those?
Brave Teacher Rescues Toddler from Burning Car
As further proof that teachers don’t get paid nearly enough, a heroic elementary school teacher recently rescued a toddler from a SUV that had caught fire in the pickup lane at Cameron Ranch Elementary School in Carmichael, CA.
The 10 Wackiest Drive-Thrus in America
Ever since the Grand National Bank of St. Louis, Missouri opened the first drive-up window teller (deposits only!) way back in 1930, drive-thrus have become a symbol of modern American convenience.
Today, of course, fast food restaurants lay claim to the majority of drive-thrus and most of us use them on a regular basis. (Who actually goes into a McDonald’s these days?) But you might be surprised
Fox to Pull Plug on ‘House’ After Eighth Season
After eight years of berating his fellow doctors and dispensing tough-love medical advice, Dr. Gregory House will finally be hanging up his stethoscope. In a statement issued Wednesday, Emmy-nominated actor Hugh Laurie and show producers announced that ‘House’ will conclude at the end of its current season.
Cancer-Stricken Bride Katie Kirkpatrick’s Wedding Photos Will Break Your Heart
On January 11, 2005, glowing 21-year-old bride Katie Kirkpatrick married her finance Nick Godwin in a beautiful wedding ceremony in Michigan. But this wasn’t just any ordinary wedding — Kirkpatrick was suffering from terminal cancer at the time. Sadly, she died just five days later.
Dog Receptionist Lends a Hand at Vet’s Office [VIDEO]
Take note, receptionists. Your job has gone to the dogs…literally. A dog at a vet’s office pulls a receipt from a printer, waits for it to be stapled, then delivers it by mouth to a man waiting on the other side of the counter.
Best Baby Ever’s First Word Is ‘Bacon’ [VIDEO]
If this video of a precious baby girl saying her first word teaches us anything, it’s that you’re never too young for delicious bacon.
Facebook Goes Down After Filing Largest IPO in Tech Company History [VIDEO]
While it’s unclear exactly how much social media giant Facebook is worth — some have placed the value of the company between $75 – $100 billion — founder Mark Zuckerberg stands to become very, very rich now that the company filed for IPO on Wednesday. And on Thursday, the site went down for the first time in a while.
New ‘Hunger Games’ Trailer From Super Bowl 2012 Reveals Juicy Plot Secrets [VIDEO]
Fans won’t have to wait until the Super Bowl for a new glimpse at “The Hunger Games.’ Yahoo Movies released a second trailer for the highly anticipated film today and we’ve got it for you here.
Awesome Dancing Filipino Traffic Cop Works it Like Michael Jackson [VIDEO]
We’ve seen dancing traffic cops before, but this Filipino officer works it like no other while directing traffic on the streets of Manilla.
Shocked Newborn Is Born for Internet Stardom [VIDEO]
A new dad completely confounds his adorable newborn by making motorboat sounds with his mouth. Enjoy it while you can, dad, because something tells us your baby girl won’t always be this easy to impress.
Rapping Flight Attendant Makes the Skies a Whole Lot Friendlier [VIDEO]
Few would honestly describe air travel as a pleasant experience, but one flight attendant made a Southwest Airlines flight something to remember by dropping some ‘phat’ rhymes during the announcements.