Grant Pardee
The Guy Behind the DadBoner Twitter Account Explains Internet Fame
Comedian Mike Burns is perhaps best known as the creator of @DadBoner on Twitter, the ongoing story of Karl Welzein, a divorced dad who loves Van Halen and muscle cars. DadBoner is about to get an animated series pilot for Comedy Central, so we talked...
We All Might Want to Be a Little More Freaked Out About Toledo's Water Crisis
When we talked to residents about what it was like to have no tap water, it didn't seem so bad. But when we looked into the far-reaching implications of the crisis, shit got a little scarier.
The Potato Salad Kickstarter Is Incredibly Stupid (and That's Why You Should Support It)
Sure, this is all a big joke, but wouldn't you rather support someone's hearty, satisfying meal than a rich person's generic indie rom-com? Of course you would.
We Talked to Jon Daly About the Respectful Way to Make Fun of Celebrities
Jon Daly is a comedian and actor who does a killer Anthony Kiedis impression and enjoys dressing up as a tree. I caught up with Jon for coffee to chat about jet skis, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and vaccinations.
Crazy Photos of Cats Doing Dumb Stunts
Star cat, Tuna, rings a bell and looks cute, but is mainly just a total dick.
Crazy People Are Now Using Celebrities and Intellectuals to Convince You They Are Not Crazy
A new documentary, The Principles, is using the voices of unsuspecting physicists, as well as Orange is the New Black actress Kate Mulgrew, to promote geocentrism.
Russia's Newly Acquired Battle Dolphins Have a Rich History
They use their natural sonar to help detect enemy vessels, they deliver equipment to deep-sea divers, and they can detect underwater mines.
Russia's Newly Acquired Battle Dolphins Are Like Drones That Swim
Dolphins are currently known for being smart and having good sex. With a smart rebrand, drones could be thought of as just as cute and cuddly as the marine mammal.
The North Korean Haircut Mandate Is Totally on Brand
Kim Jong-un is enforcing a mandated haircut for all adult males. It's not pretty.
Branding Suggestions for Malaysia Airlines
Here are some easy ways for Malaysia Airlines to avoid losing any business after finding a way to lose an entire plane.
What Makes People in Los Angeles Miserable?
A recent study claimed that almost 40 percent of Los Angeles residents live in "misery," so I went out to meet these sad bastards and figure out what specifically makes the average Angelino depressed.
Russia Is Installing Video Cameras in School Classrooms
The Russian government is planning to install video surveillance cameras in classrooms to prevent cheating. They're trying to improve their educational standards, but at the expense of privacy.