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Talking Elevator Prank Causes Riders to Embarrass Themselves
This is the fourth installment of "The Intelevator" from 'I kveld med Ylvis,' a Norwegian talkshow on TV Norge hosted by brothers Bård Ylvisåker and Vegard Ylvisåker.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Halloween Candy Prank Makes Children Cry
Jimmy "Man Who Hates Kids" Kimmel once again asked parents to tell their children that all of their Halloween candy had been eaten. And film it.
See How New Yorkers Are Commuting Post-Hurricane Sandy
Hey, thanks Sandy! As if people didn't hate taking the bus enough, now we get to wait in a line to wait in line to ride one. That's right -- the lines have lines. It's taking people multiple hours to get to and from work. Good thing it's not miserable outside. Just kidding, it totally is! Here are some pics of what people are doing just to get to work.
See Devastating Before and After Photos of Hurricane Sandy
While many people took to Facebook bragging about how much booze they stockpiled and how Hurricane Sandy wasn't very strong at all, the following heartbreaking scenes were happening in other places. It's awful. To give you a better idea of the destruction, we've provided before pictures as well. In case you thought maybe people like to swim down FDR drive.
The 10 Best Skeleton Dances Ever
Videos of old-timey skeleton dances are the best way to get a little spook-ified before Halloween without accidentally soiling yourself. That is a fact -- you can ask anybody. Oh, thanks for asking. Yes, that is a fact. From PBS to Disney and beyond, here are the best skeleton dances EVER to get you into the spirit of Halloween.
Hurricane Sandy Photos – The Amazing Moments You Have to See
As predicted, Hurricane Sandy created one crazy night. Millions without power, explosions, flooding and at least 18 people dead. Don't let your braggedy friends on Facebook convince you this wasn't a big deal. It was crazy. Here are some pics to sum up what happened. Feel free to share your photos in the comments.
Ellen DeGeneres Confronts Taylor Swift on Her Exes, Makes Her Cry
We all know that Ellen DeGeneres is the most friendly, least intimidating comedian around. Except for the time she accidentally made Taylor Swift cry.
Young Henry Thomas Auditions for ‘E.T.,’ We Try Not to Cry
Ohhhh, so *this* is why Henry Thomas was cast as Elliott in 'E.T.' This tape of his audition shows little Henry crying so hard, it really could make you cry as much as the actual movie.
‘Charlie Bit My Finger’ Kids Surface in Ragu Commercial
It's been a good year for the 'Charlie Bit My Finger' kids. First they got their own show, and now they've starred in a commercial for Ragu. We were kind of hoping it turned out pasta sauce was why Charlie tried to eat his brother's hand. Turns out, their online success just depresses them both so badly they have to drown their sorrows in spaghetti...
Man Herds Cattle With PA System
There's not a whole lot to do when you live in the country. It was really only a matter of time before somebody came up with this idea, and then only a short amount of time after that for somebody to film it and put it on YouTube.
Hilarious Montage of ‘Ellen’ Scares Will Make Your Day
Ellen DeGeneres is always doing her part to brighten spirits. Fortunately this sometimes comes at the expense of a famous person's dignity. Here is a montage of a bunch of times Ellen had somebody sneak up behind a guest and scare them. Oh, and sometimes it's just Ellen lurking in a bathroom corner...
The Best Nostalgic Halloween Songs
We're really getting into the Halloween spirit here at TheFW. It's nothing new -- it's always been one of our favorite holidays (right after Arbor Day). So, while we enjoying settling down with a good (bad) scary movie, sometimes we wax a little nostalgic. These are the songs from our childhood that really get us in the mood for trick or treating, which we're apparently too "old" to do a
Exclusive! Sarah Bourland, of Stingray Photobomb Fame, Tells the Story Behind the Meme
Until now, we had been assuming that the so-called "Perverted Stingray," who "photo bombed" some nice young women on vacation and created an internet sensation, was just happening by when the photo was snapped. Sarah Bourland, the lady on the left in the photo, let us in on how this meme was really brought into fruition.
Find Out How Old Google Thinks You Are
Good news, bad news. The bad news is that Google has been monitoring all your online activity and is using it for their own personal gain. The good news is at least it's fun to see if they guessed your age, gender and interests correctly. That's pretty good news ... right?
Watch Jimmy Fallon’s Awesome Theme Song Medley
It's another Jimmy Fallon musical masterpiece. This time he joins the cast of the new NBC show 'Guys With Kids' to celebrate the lost art of the TV theme song...by singing a four-minute medley of some of the greatest themes of all time. Added bonuses: audience singalong (naturally) plus a 'Mary Tyler Moore' freeze frame...
‘Gangnam Style’ Sets World Record for Most Liked YouTube Video
"The song is characterized by its strongly addictive beats and lyrics, and is thus certain to penetrate the foundations of modern philosophy." That's the description of this video on YouTube. And they might be right -- Psy's 'Gangnam Style' has just set the Guinness world record for the most liked video on YouTube -- 2...
9 of the Wackiest Bathrooms Ever
We spend so much time doing the pee pee dance and hoping that the homeless person who's locked himself in the Starbucks bathroom hasn't died that it's nice to take a moment every now and then and remind ourselves that this isn't the way things are everywhere. Here are nine of the coolest bathrooms we could find (store one away in your happy place for safekeeping).
Chameleon Washing Hands In Sink Is Strangely Cute
We're pretty sure this chameleon is actually just trying to climb the water coming out of the sink because it's an idiot rather than wash its hands, but it's more fun to pretend that's what it's doing.