Archive for July 2017
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Video Games That Ruined Great Endings With Sequels
These amazing video game endings were thrown out and ruined by the sequels. Come cry with us.
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Crazy Celebrity Predictions That Really Came True
Celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber, and Tom Hanks were fortune tellers before they had any other job.
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Facts (3)
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The Untold Truth Of Reddit
Reddit is one of the top 10 most popular sites in the world, according to figures from Alexa. But it didn't get to that lofty point smoothly.
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Secrets Twitter Doesn't Want You To Know
There's a lot in the backstory of Twittwe that the company would rather keep under wraps
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Gaming (43)
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Destiny's Most Overpowered Weapons
These are some of the most overpowered weapons you'll find, which will make your online opponents curse your name after you've stomped on them.
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Game Franchises Everyone Loves Despite Major Flaws
Sorry, bud, but your favorite video game series probably kind of sucks.
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How Mobile Gaming Needs To Evolve
An Angry Birds movie exists, so it's clearly time to reinvent the whole genre.
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Games That Were Ahead Of Their Time
Game designers always strive towards the next innovation, but sometimes it takes a while for them to really catch on and make an impact.
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These Are The Most Useless Gaming Accessories
There's rarely a better way to play than the standard controllers we've always had, but failed video game peripherals sure are hilarious in retrospect.
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How To Get Your Significant Other Hooked On Gaming
There are some basic steps that almost anyone can take to get their loved ones into gaming.
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Gaming Accessories Way Ahead Of Their Time
Here are a few gaming inventions that just came along too early.
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Video Game Moments That Took Players By Surprise
A game will occasionally have a segment that's so out of left field that it just boggles the mind.
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Why You Should Never Purchase DLC
Developers and publishers continue to hold content hostage, but gamers are beginning to rebel against the evils of DLC.
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Why You Should Wait On The Oculus Rift
Geeks have dreamed of this VR experience for decades, but now that we're taking the first big steps into an imaginary world, we’re waiting on buying in.
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Our Biggest Concerns From The Battleborn Beta
Gearbox Software has shoved ten pounds of game into a five pound sack, and Battleborn is bursting at the seams.
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Worst Cases Of Video Game Addiction
Here are some of the most heartbreaking cases where video game addiction reached their worst levels.
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Most Overpowered Video Game Items
Occasionally, a power-up slips through development that flips the script and makes someone grossly overpowered. Yuck.
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Let's Talk About The Final Fantasy VII Remake
While the original version certainly holds a special place in our hearts, all nostalgia aside, there are a few reasons to be worried about the upcoming remake.
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Must-Have Games For Summer 2016
The summer of 2016 promises a ridiculous bounty of digital delights, so get your butt back on the couch and check out these upcoming summer games.
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Most Ridiculous Moments In Far Cry Primal
Even though Far Cry: Primal is firmly rooted in a much simpler time, you'll come across some pretty insane stuff along the way.
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Failed Attempts To Make Video Game Mascots As Iconic As Mario
The road to fame is littered with the corpses of wannabe video game mascots who failed to gain Mario's level of traction.
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Most Frustrating Video Game Escort Missions
The most tedious, stressful, and unnecessary things in video games are the escort missions, where you bring a helpless, drooling moron from Point A to Point B.
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Great Video Games That Should Never Become Movies
What video games should Hollywood never make into movies? The easy answer is "none of them," but some REALLY shouldn't.
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Video Games Coming Holiday 2016 That You Must Own
The fourth quarter of 2016 holds a lot of lofty video game promises across multiple systems and genres, but what should you be looking forward to the most?
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Biggest Bummers In No Man's Sky
No Man's Sky seems to be struggling to keep up with everything players have demanded of it.
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Why We're Worried About The Nintendo Switch
There's no doubt the Nintendo Switch is ambitious, but we have a few concerns. Nintendo still has more things to prove before we plunk down our cold, hard cash.
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Worst Ideas Gaming Companies Ever Had
It's someone's job to promote video games in creative, interesting ways. Unfortunately, there's a fine line between brilliance and insanity.
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Amazing NES Titles We Wish Were On The NES Classic Edition
The NES Classic has some amazing games, but the list of 30 titles seems to be ... lacking
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Video Game Achievements That Took Ridiculous Amounts Of Time
Some games include achievements that are near impossible to reach. But some have actually conquered these Herculean challenges, though it took a LONG time.
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Biggest Myths About Video Games People Believe
Countless people have countless opinions on video games, and a lot of them aren't, well, right. Like, at all.
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False Facts About Mario You Always Thought Were True
Mario is one of videogaming's well-known characters, so of course there are a lot of rumors and myths about the turtle-chucking plumber that need busting.
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Old Video Games That Deserve A Remake
Technology evolves, but the following awesome videogames didn't, and now they simply look and feel obsolete. Let's change that.
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Weirdest Moments In Legend Of Zelda's History
Arguably the weirdest of Nintendo franchises is The Legend of Zelda, a series that, throughout the decades, has treated us to some super-trippy moments.
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Coolest Plot Twists In Video Game History
Some video game plots have surprises so superb and unexpected, they would make even a sedated M. Night Shyamalan jump up and say, "What a twist!"
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Easter Eggs In Magic: The Gathering
Many a Magic: The Gathering card has some weird, clever Easter egg hidden on it, and we're here to tell you about the best ones.
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History (9)
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Great Video Games That Were Simply Too Short
When you drop $60 on a game, how long should it take to get to the end? Some are so short they simply aren't worth your cash, no matter how great they may be.
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The Most Awesome Suits Of Armor In Video Games
No video game character is fully dressed without a totally badass suit of high-tech, destructive armor.
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The Coolest Secret Codes In Video Game History
A secret code can give brand-new life to an old video game, or make an impossible game winnable. These are some of the coolest codes from the history of gaming.
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Awesome Video Game Characters Who Need A Franchise
For every fat Italian plumber and unrealistically fast hedgehog, there are a hundred video game characters that never spawned the proper franchise they deserve.
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Great Video Games Stuck On Terrible Systems
In many cases, great video games are forgotten simply because they appeared exclusively on deeply unpopular consoles.
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Hyped Game Features That Didn't Meet Expectations
Sometimes, video game features are truly revolutionary, but often they end up being at best, gimmicks, or at worst, wasted potential.
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Awesome Video Games Nobody Plays For The Plot
There are plenty of awesome, fun games that you play for the challenge and experience, not for their stories.
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11 Video Games That Led To Lawsuits
So many video games, from the most beloved to the most maligned, have had their day in court.??
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Movies (31)
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Why Gods Of Egypt Is A Disaster Of Mythic Proportions
Here's why Gods of Egypt couldn't escape the underworld of utterly crappy movies.
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Real People Behind Famous Movie Characters
From gruff San Francisco Police inspectors to newspaper icons, some historical icons helped shape the movie characters we still obsess over today.
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Good Scenes In Crappy Marvel Movies
Even in those crappier Marvel movies, there are still some scenes that can make the rest worthwhile.
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Actors Who've Been Stealing Money From Hollywood Forever
These actors have managed to sneak into Hollywood and fill their pockets, despite doing little to earn their keep.
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Remembering Green Lantern: The Death Of A Franchise
Filmmakers must recognize avoid the missteps that smothered The Green Lantern franchise in its crib.
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What Superhero Movies Get Wrong
There are still things that the movies mess up when trying to bring superheroes to the screen.
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Sickest Gadgets From Your Favorite Movies
Even though they don't get the good lines, movie gadgets have us leaving the theater wondering, “where does he get those wonderful toys?"
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How Wonder Woman Can Fix The DC Extended Universe
Wonder Woman could very well right the ship of the DC Extended Universe. Here's why you should never send a man to do a woman's job.
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The Worst Superhero Sidekicks Of All Time
Comics have mostly stopped embracing ridiculous sidekicks, but history has brought us some glowing examples of absolutely pointless and ridiculous tagalongs.
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Action Stars Who Are Actually Really Terrible Fighters
Just because you film a movie fight scene, doesn't mean you're suddenly Bruce Lee for real.
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Things Rogue One Should Have Done Differently
Rogue One was undeniably awesome, but there were a few things we wanted them to have done better. So let's play script doctor.
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How The Cast Of Silent Hill Should Really Look
While reviews of the Silent Hill movies were less than kind, at least they tried to stick to the source material, especially when representing the characters.
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Secrets Pixar Doesn't Want You To Know
Behind Pixar's happy-go-lucky, hopping lamp shenanigans, there lie a few secrets they would prefer you didn't know about.
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Bizarre Things That Happened On The Set Of Hitchcock's Films
Hitchcock films are classic, because he was insane when it came to details and, some might argue, just downright insane.
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Real Wartime Rescues More Dramatic Than Any Movie
These wartime rescues are more dramatic than any movie in Hollywood. If only the "based on a true story" movies were based on these stories.
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Dumb Things In Avatar That Everyone Just Ignored
Avatar was an amazing movie in every way, but every movie has a few problems.
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The Darkest Parts Of The Lego Movie That Nobody Talks About
The Lego Movie is a delightful romp, but the jokes and action are so rapid-fire, there are a few extra dark bits nobody really talks about.
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The Untold Truth Of King Kong
King Kong is undoubtedly one of the most famous films featuring a giant creature punching things, but there's plenty about the big lug you might not know about.
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Dumb Things About The Hunger Games Everyone Just Ignores
Not everyone survives The Hunger Games. Unfortunately, these mistakes never made it to the cutting room floor.
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Movie Moments Where We All Secretly Cried
These are some of the saddest scenes ever to be put to film.
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Sneaky Ways Movie Theaters Are Scamming You
Sadly, if you're a movie buff, there are a slew of shady shenanigans theaters pull to make money off you.
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The Most Ridiculous Horror Movie Bad Guys
These horror villains try to be scary and fail horribly.
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Movies That Would Be Over In Minutes If The Characters Weren't Complete Idiots
Without main characters making rock-stupid decisions, the running times for certain films would be about 15 minutes.
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Movies That Only Make Sense If You're Stoned
There are a slew of flicks you probably already watched sober, that would make a hell of a lot more sense (and possibly more enjoyable) when you're stoned.
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Animal Actors Better Than Human Ones
There are so many movies in which animals give the only performance worth watching
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Music (13)
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Music's Funniest Backwards Messages
The majority of backwards messages in songs parody the very idea that rock stars would worship the Devil through subliminal messages at all.
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Most Random Song Lyrics Ever
It's not easy to write deep, meaningful lyrics. Which is why many artists just don't bother.
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Band Reunions That Felt Forced
Here are some reunions that were clearly forced into happening, and never should've even been considered.
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Super Popular Songs That Are Ridiculously Similar
Some tunes wind up little more than a differently-worded version of a hit that came out years, months, or even weeks prior.
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What Former Teen Pop Stars Are Up To Now
There are countless pop stars who entered your childhood, defined it with a catchy hit, then seemingly disappeared back to their home planets.
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The Story Behind OK Go's 'The One Moment' Music Video
Even when compared to their previous awesome videos, the mind-blowing masterpiece they've created for "The One Moment" doesn't disappoint.
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Terrible Old Music Videos Hiding Huge Stars
Remember the '90s? They were filled with bad music videos. The only redeeming factor is that a few featured young actors and actresses who became huge stars.
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Singers Who Will Blow Everyone Away In 2017
2017 is just getting started -- these singers, in particular, will own the year
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Fyre Festival: 7 Facts You May Not Know
Fyre Festival was a hot mess of a disaster. Here are some facts you may not know about it.
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Science (3)
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False Facts About Dolphins You Always Thought Were True
There are lots of myths about dolphins that everyone believes. Ready to get your thinking corrected?
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Ways VR Gaming Could Become A Health Hazard
Along with looking like we're tying to digest a Virtual Boy through our foreheads, VR headsets are plagued by a host of hilarious and disconcerting dangers.
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Sports (1)
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The Stories Behind These Mug Shots From Once-Legendary Athletes
Here are the stories behind these mug shots from once-legendary athletes.
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Technology (1)
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Virtual Reality Technologies That Failed Hard
Here are a few virtual reality technologies that were either met with consumer indifference or simply never became a reality, virtual or otherwise.
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Television (47)
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The Supergirl/Flash Crossover May Ruin Both Shows
The most highly anticipated TV crossover ever may actually be less than super, and could turn viewers off in a flash.
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The Best Shows To Binge Watch After A Night Out
No matter what kind of night you've just had, this list has the show for you.
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When Science Ruins Your Favorite TV Show
Don't you hate it when science doesn't line up with the stuff that happens on your favorite TV show?
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Fuller House: The Dumbest Parts Of This Dumb Show
A lot of stupid things happen in Fuller House. So many that we couldn't fit everything onto this list.
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Awful TV Show Formulas That Won't Die
Give us something new, television, and please stop making shows that follow these tired, terrible formulas.
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Times Viewers Got Trolled By Showrunners
Here are a few really fun (or accidentally awful) times viewers totally got trolled by a TV show.
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Characters That Are Ruining Daredevil
With more fights and generic ninjas than you can shake a bloody katana at, Daredevil sometimes forgets to depict well-rounded characters.
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Most Gratuitous Superheroine Costumes
There are some costumes that undeniably go over the top, so here are a few superladies who would have just as many powers even if they covered up a bit.
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TV Storylines That Came Out Of Nowhere
When something completely unexpected happens on your favorite show, it's time to either express your loyalty, or bid a fond farewell.
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TV Shows Coming Fall 2016 That Are Sure To Fail
The networks have revealed the new shows debuting this fall, and boy do many of them look like total stinkers. On every level, these series have already failed.
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TV Shows That Should've Been Canceled This Season
These TV shows should have been canceled long ago. But instead, the worst of the worst just stick around forever.
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Old '90s TV Shows We Still Love And Watch Today
We've no excuse for the shameful and embarrassing fact that we still watch the same shows today that we did as children, other than they're bona fide classics.
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Shows Netflix Should Cancel Immediately
Netflix has a seemingly endless list of terrific original programs, but they also put out tons of shows that aren't as good. In fact, they're flat-out terrible.
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10 Craziest Celebrity Talk Show Guests Ever
While Hollywood royalty usually has their collective acts together, there are times when they hit the live talk TV circuit, and everything goes totally wrong.
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Why We're Worried About The 'Doctor Who' Spinoff
The BBC's hit sci-fi series Doctor Who is one of the longest-running programs in history, but the latest spinoff series has us a bit worried.
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Reasons Why Cash Cab Is Totally Fake
Cash Cab sounded like a sweet deal, but most every facet of the show was a bait-and-switch that left many contestants disappointed, frustrated, and angry.
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Why It's Finally Time To Cancel The Big Bang Theory
Take Big Bang Theory out back, Old Yeller-style, and pull the trigger. How it's survived so long on barebones humor and one-dimensional characters is a mystery.
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Why Friends Would Be Taboo Today
Friends was a massive success, but there were some aspects that have become outdated, and might not hold up by today's entertainment standards.
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The Real Reason Why TGIF Disappeared
TGIF dominated TV for nearly a decade, because Urkel is a better way to kick off the weekend than, say, Diagnosis Murder. But then, abruptly … it was gone.
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The Untold Truth Of Bob Odenkirk
With the exception of Howie Mandel and those "wasssssssup" guys, nobody has shaped modern-day comedy to the degree that Bob Odenkirk has.
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Why It's Finally Time To Cancel Law & Order: SVU
In the American television system, a show about detectives investigating sexual crimes has been on way too long and needs to go. This is its story. *bum-bum*
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Strange Stories Behind Children's TV Show Hosts
Kids' show hosts are supposed to be squeaky-clean, perfect role models for your munchkins. But sometimes, they aren't as lighthearted as they appear on-screen.
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The Untold Truth Of Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is set in the high paced world of being, well, a freaking nerd. Finally, some real reality!
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How Cartoon Characters Have Changed Over Time
Over time, cartoon characters can evolve into something almost completely unrecognizable, compared to their humble beginnings.
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Here's Who Should Play The 13th Doctor In Doctor Who
Another actor playing the Doctor on BBC's Doctor Who has announced his retirement, so it's time to start speculating wildly about who will play the 13th Doctor.
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The Untold Truth Of Riverdale
Riverdale is the CW's hottest new show is filled with preposterously attractive teenagers, engaging in steamy drama. It's also an adaptation of Archie Comics.
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Weird Facts About Saturday Night Live
With 42 seasons and counting under its belt, Saturday Night Live is a television institution. But things haven't always been smooth sailing.
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Weirdest Moments In Super Mario's History
Throughout the decades, Mario has been put through some of the weirdest stuff imaginable, both on and off the home console.
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Failed Looney Tunes Characters You Forgot About
Here are a few Looney Tunes that didn't last long and to whom the passage of time has said … "that's all folks."
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South Park Moments Only True Fans Understood
Many of South Park's more classic moments are inspired by real-life events only the truly hardcore of quiet mountain town nuts would grasp.
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TV Shows Most People Won't Admit They Actually Like
Some shows get high ratings but we'd be embarrassed to admit we watch them.
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Debbie Schlussel: 7 Facts You May Not Know
Who is Debbie Schlussel? She's a conservative commentator who thinks Sean Hannity is "creepy," but that's not all. Here are 7 facts about Debbie Schlussel.
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The Untold Truth Of Sesame Street
With a combustible mix of creative personalities, there are plenty salacious and secret stories behind the scenes of Sesame Street.
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Live! With Kelly And Ryan: 4 Facts You May Not Know
Kelly Ripa has been on an early-morning TV show for a while now, but what don't you know about the Live! host and her new co-host, Ryan Seacrest?
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Untold Truth (2)
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The Untold Truth Of Joe Rogan
From his television beginnings to his ass-kicking credentials, there's a lot more to Joe Rogan than meets the eye.
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The Untold Truth Of Daniel Tosh
There's a lot more to Daniel Tosh than a green screen and endless supply of internet videos that make folks want to laugh, cry, throw up, or all three.
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Videos (15)
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Famous Symbols That Originally Meant Something Completely Different
Some symbols we've known all our life have a much, much different meaning buried deep in the past.
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Video Games That Went Way Too Far
Most gamers shrug off such controversy. Yet, there are a few times that games pushed the boundaries of good taste too far.
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Dumb Things In Batman V Superman Everyone Just Ignored
There's certainly some cool stuff in there to like, but the movie also had its fair share of problems.
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Dumb Things In Star Trek Beyond Everyone Just Ignored
Look, we really liked Star Trek Beyond, but there are a few dumb things you have to ignore to love it.
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Dumb Things In Jurassic World That Everyone Just Ignored
From dumb decisions to a "happy ending" that leaves a million problems unresolved, here are some of the dumb things everyone ignored in Jurassic World.
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Dumb Things In The Dark Knight Rises Everyone Just Ignored
Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy is one of the greatest comic adaptations ever put to film, but that doesn't mean it's perfect.
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Dumb Things In Guardians Of The Galaxy Everyone Just Ignored
From the inadequacies of the universe's super cops to Thanos' awful command structure, we break it all down right here.
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The Darkest Parts Of Temple Of Doom Everybody Missed
While we love Indiana Jones, there are some REALLY messed-up things about the Temple of Doom that we feel compelled to write about.
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Dumb Things In The Matrix Everyone Just Ignored
It defined action films for a generation, but that doesn't mean The Matrix is perfect. It's awesome, sure, but not perfect.
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The Untold Truth Of Finding Bigfoot
Finding Bigfoot stars the weirdest thing ever--the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization. Somehow, despite being about BIGFOOT, they got a reality show.
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False Nintendo Facts You Always Thought Were True
You think you know Nintendo, but you don't. Some of the most popular, well-known Nintendo trivia simply isn't true, no matter how much you wish they were.
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The Best Bad Movies Of 2016
There's bad movies and then there are BAD movies, that are so balls-out crazy, you have to give the film a little respect.
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The Most Hilarious Low-Budget Films Ever Made
These movies should probably get all the Oscars.for their services to unintentional hilarity.
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The Real Reason We Never Hear From Monty Python Anymore
Surely, a Monty Python reunion would be better than working 29 hours a day down at the mill. So what gives? What're these Python folks up to anyway?
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Weird (15)
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Songs Dummies Think Are Secretly Satanic
Even the worst goth poet in the world would've paid tribute to the Lord of Lies in a less clumsy manner.
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Insane Video Game Endings No One Saw Coming
As video games evolved into advanced storytelling devices, anything became possible and game endings got weirder, twistier, and morally grayer all the time.
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Famous Movie Food With Incredibly Easy Recipes
Much like actors much shorter than they look on-screen, the food you see in movies often isn't as impressive, or as hard to make, as you might believe.
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Real-Life Things Video Games Always Screw Up
We've learned to accept a certain amount of video game logic and adapt, but just about every part of video gaming is inherently incorrect.
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Dumb Game Shows Someone Should've Been Fired For
It's really hard to come up with a good idea for a game show. Not that folks haven't been trying (and failing miserably) for decades.
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Insane Video Game Adaptations Of Famous Movies
Everyone who's ever played a video game has had a run-in with the dreaded "licensed movie game." Movie-based games are pretty hit-or-miss … but mostly miss.
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Why Nicolas Cage Should Stop Playing Superheroes
Comic fanboy Nicolas Cage should theoretically be an obvious choice for any superhero film. But no studio should ever let Cage near a superhero script again.
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Shows That Would Make Great Pokemon Go-Style Games
Pokemon Go got us thinking: which other hit TV shows would make for great augmented reality games?
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Is Dude Perfect Fake?
The Dude Perfect guys come up with such ridiculous, difficult, insane shots, it's almost impossible to fathom they could be real.
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Video Games That People Have Made Reality
Some video games are so weird and awesome that real-life can't possibly compare, and that's when life decides to imitate art.
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Horror Movies That Are So Bad They're Funny
Here are some horror movies that are absolutely so horrible, they're about as scary as an Adam Sandler movie, but twice as good.
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