Jeremy Taylor
How Are You Adapting to Facebook and Other Social Media? – Survey of the Day
Now that people are getting more used to being on social networks like Facebook they seem to be getting more picky about whom they are sharing their information with.
According to a survey from the Pew Research Center, 63 percent of social media network users removed people from their friend rolls in 2011, which was up from the 56 percent of those who did so in 2009.
Angry Birds Space Will Have You Squashing Pigs ‘Star Trek’ Style
Last week Angry Birds invaded Facebook, and next month the sling-shot strategy game will be headed to the final frontier. Yup, it’s Angry Birds Space.
What Food Makes People Feel the Romance? – Survey of the Day
Food and romance are two of life’s pleasure, so why not combine them? According Hotel.com’s Valentine’s Day-themed 2012 survey, the two foods most likely to set the mood for love are…
Watch Clint Eastwood’s Moving ‘Halftime’ Super Bowl 2012 Commercial for Chrysler [VIDEO]
For the second year in a row, Chrysler’s Super Bowl 2012 commercial featured a big star, and talk of an inspirational turnaround. Last year, in a memorable spot, Eminem informed the Super Bowl’s audience that Detroit, embattled hometown of both the rapper and Chrysler, was on the comeback trail.
John Stamos Feels the Pain In Dannon’s Super Bowl 2012 Commercial [VIDEO]
Dannon’s Super Bowl ad for their Oikos Greek yogurt stars John Stamos, perhaps because everybody’s favorite really handsome uncle is of Greek descent. The spot begins with Stamos being playfully spoonfed some of the yogurt by his pretty lady friend.
Hoboken, New Jersey Doesn’t Want Snooki and JWoww’s ‘Jersey Shore’ Spin-Off
Few would argue that the spray-tanned, streaked exploits of Snooki, The Situation and the rest of the ‘Jersey Shore’ gang have been good for New Jersey’s already mixed reputation.
Perhaps that’s why Hoboken, NJ’s mayor Dawn Zimmer has shot down plans for a ‘Jersey Shore’ spinoff, which would’ve seen JWoww and Snooki renting an apartment in the city.
Watch Niecy Nash’s Hilarious Freak Out on ‘Celebrity Wife Swap’ [VIDEO]
Tina Yothers of ‘Family Ties’ fame and comedian Niecy Nash (‘Reno 911′) did the city mouse/country mouse thing on Tuesday’s episode of ‘Celebrity Wife Swap,’ both emerging relatively unscathed.
Stephen Colbert Exposes Mitt Romney’s Dark Secret In First Campaign Ad [VIDEO]
The political action committee associated with (but not directed by) Stephen Colbert has come out firing in its first ad, accusing frontrunner for the Republican nomination Mitt Romney of actually being a “serial killer.” So much for politics as usual!
Can You Guess the Political Party That’s On the Rise? — Survey of the Day
There aren’t a whole lot of popular politicians these days, Gallup would know. A new report from the research organization found a record percentage of Americans are identifying themselves as independents rather than Democrats or Republicans.
Hostess Files for Bankruptcy — Here Are 10 Hostess Snacks You May Have Forgotten [IMAGES, VIDEOS]
It has long been said that a Twinkie would survive a nuclear war. But Hostess, the company that makes the treats, is not so immortal.
In fact, Hostess is expected to file for bankruptcy this week, citing over $800 million in debt. While there is a good chance Hostess will be able to reorganize or be bought out by another company — ensuring Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Ho Hos will remain in stores — it
Sweet! Jon Heder as ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ Teaches Jimmy Fallon How to Kill a Woolly Mammoth [VIDEO]
The 2004 cult movie favorite ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ returns as an animated comedy on Fox next week, with original Napoleon Jon Heder voicing the title role.
To promote the new show, Heder showed up on ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’ Monday in his famous Napoleon Dynamite outfit, and proved that he still has all his most famous character’s incredulous “jeez” and “whatevers” down pat.
Have You Started a Diet for 2012? — Survey of the Day
It’s been a little over a week since New Year’s resolutions kicked in, officially long enough to determine if you’ve started that diet that you promised yourself — if, in fact, you picked what is usually the year’s most popular resolution.