Danny Gallagher is a freelance writer, reporter, humorist and all around nice guy living in Texas who is a regular contributor to TheFW and has also contributed features, essays and stories to Maxim, GameTrailers, Aol, TruTV's "Dumb As a Blog," Cracked, Mental Floss, CBS' "Mancave Daily and Spike. He also likes puppies and cookies. He can be found on the web at www.dannygallagher.net and on Twitter @thisisdannyg.
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Rick Santorum’s Son Caught Yawning Up a Storm During Dad’s Super Tuesday Speech
A lot of political pundits and pickers have said the GOP's nomination race hasn't been able to fire up a lot of people. Well, it seems that Rick Santorum even has trouble firing up his own family.
Whatever Happened to Richard Heene, Father of ‘Balloon Boy’?
Then: Self-proclaimed inventor (in every sense of the word) Richard Heene made headlines across the globe in 2009 when he and his family staged the infamous Balloon Boy incident. He lied to authorities for media attention, saying his son climbed in a weather balloon and floated away. Ringing any bells?
10 Possible Names for Snooki’s Baby
In case you haven't heard, Snooki has a bun in the oven. That's the word from the pint-sized reality star herself.
The 'Jersey Shore' star is more known for her hard-partying lifestyle than she is for any parenting acumen, so we thought we'd lend a bit of a hand by giving her some advice when it comes to possible names for her little bundle of joy. Check out 10 possible names for Snooki's baby, ak
Who’s on the ‘Kiss Cam’? It’s Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson!
One of Hollywood's few remaining loving couples were caught justifying their love on the Los Angeles Kings' "Kiss Cam."
10 Awesomely Weird Platypus Videos
The platypus is one of the most interesting creatures ever to come out of Mother Nature's workshop. It's a huge slap in the face to the very foundations and theories of biological design and it's bizarre, almost 'Far Side-esque' design makes it one of the cuter and more amusing stops at any local zoo. This twisted creation of nature and genetics was given its own day of honor, along with the groundhog, the pig and the turkey (although, technically, that's Thanksgiving).
‘Minecraft’ Fan Proposes to Girlfriend With Custom-Made Jones Soda
When geeks attempt to enter into matrimony, it can end in one of two ways -- utter cuteness or dorky disaster. Thankfully, this proposal at the 2011 'Minecraft' Minecon didn't take the first 8-bit brick path.
Footage of T-Rex’s Rehearsals for ‘Jurassic Park’ Surfaces on YouTube
Every movie fan remembers the first time they saw the awesome Tyrannosaurus Rex rear its ugly head and roar in their bemused faces in the first 'Jurassic Park'. Some new rehearsal footage revealed a much more playful side of the flesh eating beast on the set.
Man Who Thought He Lost His Dog to Tornado Has Tearful Reunion
Whoever says the news doesn't print enough good news these days needs to see these photos of a victim of the recent tornadoes finding the dog he lost in the storms.
Greg Cook of Limestone County, Ala. lost a lot during the recent tornadoes that slammed the Midwest...
Yoga for Babies is the Creepiest Exercise Video We’ve Ever Seen
Babies have way more stuff these days than when we were infants. They've got their own cappuccinos. They've got their own diamond studded bathtubs and baby-sized ponies. Now they've even got their own yoga regiment.
2. Fans Voted to Kill Off Robin — Things You Didn’t Know About Batman
Comic book heroes and villains die and come back to life often, but only one death was dictated entirely by the fans. Robin has died and been replaced several times throughout the series, but in 1988, Jason “Robin” Todd’s fate was left in the hands of his supposed fans.
The “Death in the Family” storyline featured Robin finding his birth mother in Ethopia only to discover that she had turned him o
3. Frank Sinatra Wanted to Play The Joker on the TV Show — Things You Didn’t Know About Batman
The world of Batman officially became a cultural touchstone when it leapt off the page and became a massive television hit in the 1960s. Not only did Batman (Adam West) and Robin (Burt Ward) become overnight celebrities, but the villains who got in on the act are also remembered and revered for their work on the campy superhero show. Singer Frank Sinatra reportedly wanted to be Batman’s main foe b
4. Conan O’Brien Tried to Steal Robin’s Costume in College — Things You Didn’t Know About Batman
The Harvard Lampoon is well known for their on-campus pranks and one of their most famous capers involved Burt Ward’s infamous tights. Ward was invited to speak at Harvard in the 1980s, mostly as a prank by some students to see if the staff would go for it. Ward accepted and spoke before a student body of 250 students and as a special surprise, he also brought the costume he wore on the TV show on
5. NBC Wanted to Take Over ‘Batman,’ But ABC Dismantled the Bat Cave — Things You Didn’t Know About Batman
'Batman' only lasted three seasons after the novelty wore off and ABC decided to cancel the campy series. However, there was a chance that another network might be interested in picking up the show, so ABC kept the iconic set in place as they waited for offers. A couple of weeks passed and no offers materialized, so the network ordered that Batman’s “Bat Cave” and other sets be demolished to make
6. Tim Burton’s First Batman Movie Was Going to Feature Robin — Things You Didn’t Know About Batman
1989's 'Batman' was a massive blockbuster that brought an edgier and darker tone to pop culture’s view of the character, thanks in part to Tim Burton’s vision. Unfortunately, it took years to draft a script for the film that Warner Bros. deemed acceptable. One version (written by screenwriter Sam Hamm) included Robin, a role Burton offered to the then-19-year-old Kiefer Sutherland.
Sutherland said
7. Sean Young Failed to Be in the ‘Batman’ Movies Twice — Things You Didn’t Know About Batman
Another actor who lost out on a once-in-a-lifetime chance to appear in the massive 'Batman' franchise was the notorious Sean Young who was originally cast as Vicki Vale, the reporter who becomes Bruce Wayne’s love interest. While Young was Burton's first choice to play Vicki, the actress broke her arm while practicing some horseback riding for an action sequence that ended up being deleted from th