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Squirrels Dancing to Michael Jackson Is Why the Internet Was Invented [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:24 +0000

Michael Jackson has been dead for over two years, but his amazing legacy of song and dance lives on in this video of squirrels boogie-ing to the King of Pop’s all-time party-starting jam ‘Don’t Stop Tll You Get Enough.’ Yes, this video is heavily edited. So much so that we are surprised none of the squirrels has been digitally [...]

Chuck Testa Thanks Everyone on the Internet for Their Support [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:00:31 +0000

A week ago, Chuck Testa was just a man with a relatively obscure taxidermy business. But after a deliberately campy commercial for Testa’s Ojai Valley Taxidermy went viral, Chuck became a brief internet sensation. He even got his own meme, with people putting his catchphrase “Nope! Chuck Testa” in all sorts of places.

In the video below, Testa confirms that he and his business are real, and then takes the time out to thank the internet for “all the support, interest, all the comments, and all the positive stuff that’s been going on.” You’re welcome, Chuck!

Study Finds Decreased Social Media Use Among Many Younger People

Shauna Wright — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:30:32 +0000

A study by technology research firm Gartner, which recently surveyed 6,295 people between the ages of 13 and 74, reveals almost a quarter of 18- to 29-year-olds use social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter less than when they first signed up for the services, with many saying the services simply aren’t that much fun anymore.

“The trend shows some social media fatigue among early adopters,” says Brian Blau, research director at Gartner. “And the fact that 31 percent of younger consumers indicated that they were getting bored with their social network is a situation that social media providers should monitor, as they will need to innovate and diversify to keep consumer attention.”

Can Wasting Time Online Improve Employee Productivity?

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:30:46 +0000

In a study that anyone who works in an office will heartily embrace, researchers found that spending small parts of the day wasting time on the Internet makes workers more productive because it acts to mentally refresh them.

“Browsing the Internet serves an important restorative function,” concludes the report from the National University of Singapore.

A Look Inside Kittywood Studios, Where All Those Internet Cat Videos Come From [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:30:59 +0000

Famous internet cats are made, not born. In fact, all your favorite cat videos were meticulous storyboarded by a team of writers, and then produced in a high-tech studio using puppets and the latest in CGI animation?

Actually, that’s not true. But it’s the basis for the hilarious mockumentary, ‘Kittywood Studios: Cat Videos Incorporated,’ in which we learn the surprising origins of feline flick favorites like ‘A Very Angry Cat’ and ‘Keyboard Cat.’

7 Great April Fool's Day Pranks on the Internet

The Web Guy — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:45:14 +0000

It's April Fool's Day today (no, seriously!), which in recent years has morphed into God's gift to the Internet.

Today, sites everywhere are doing their best to prank unsuspecting users, and we'll be the first to admit that we've fallen for a few of them. (Thanks, Google!)

As such, we've pulled together the best jokes and gags across the web that will have you laughing all the way to April 2.

The Web's 5 Most Famous Babies of 2011 (So Far) [VIDEOS]

The Web Guy — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:58:54 +0000

2011 is shaping up to be a great year for adorable babies on the internet. Whether they are scared, gleeful or asleep, these tiny humans never cease to provide endless awww’s. Check out our top five babies of 2011 after the jump. This baby can’t get enough of ripping paper. This baby knows how to [...]

The Best Labor Day Sales on the Web

Paula Kashtan — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 13:00:57 +0000

Labor Day means a three day weekend and respite from hard work for many, but it also means it's the season for end-of-summer deals. Here are some of the best savings of the season, from clothing to back-to-school gear. American Eagle 1 American Eagle All men's and women's jeans are on sale, [...]