Kathy Landin is a freelance internet pop-culture junkie (and web video producer). For a brief time in 2011, she was THIS close to being Charlie Sheen's social media intern for the summer. She's blogged for local TV stations, anonymous dating adventures and stupid advice columns. Mostly she entertains herself by practicing the fine art of idiocy, which you can watch in Kathy Landin's "I'm an Idiot" Show. Or, if you have a short attention span, get 140 characters of idiocy on Twitter.
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German Chancellor Gets Beer Shower Courtesy of Clumsy Waiter
On any given day, there is a lot of pressure on a waiter or waitress not to spill trays of food and drink as they hurry around a crowded restaurant. When you’re serving at an event filled with dignitaries, that pressure is even greater. Just ask Martin, a waiter in Germany who spilled beer on the Chancellor.
Model Sees With Prosthetic Eye for First Time Since Accident
Early in December, 23-year-old model Lauren Scruggs stepped in front of a propeller plane while the propeller was still spinning. In that instant, her life changed forever. The Texas model and blogger lost her left eye in the accident, but was recently seen in public last week with her prosthetic eye for the first time.
Nepalese Man Declared ‘World’s Shortest Person’
On Sunday, an official from Guinness World Records named a 72-year-old Nepalese man the shortest man alive and the shortest person ever to be recorded by the publication. He was presented with two certificates to commemorate these achievements.
15 Adorable Snoring Animals
Somewhere along the way, February 28th was declared Public Sleeping Day. There is no record of what tired person made this so, but the fact is that it's a day. A day when you can go out and sleep in public, if you dare.
10 Stars You Won’t Believe Have Never Won An Oscar
On Sunday, Hollywood will once again congratulate itself on a year of jobs well done. What's unbelievably ridiculous about the Academy Awards is that in a sea of incredibly talented performances, the award can go to only one person. It just seems wrong.
The Worst Oscars Fashion Choices of All Time
For those of us who don't spend our lives and retirement funds making movies, the actual awards part of the Academy Awards isn't the most interesting. The people we like hardly ever win and we don't care how much anybody's publicist helped them get where they are today. What we really tune in to see are the fashion statements. More specifically the fashions that state, "Clearly, I'm nuts. Are
10 Cute Dogs Who Will Do Anything for Treats
For some mysterious reason, February 23rd is known as International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. It seems likely that dogs managed to get a hold of a calendar somewhere and decided to mark this day, so to speak, in order to get more treats. Clever pups.
Lowe’s ‘Don’t Stop’ Commercial – What’s the Song?
The folks at Lowe’s home improvement stores want us to keep improving all our lives. In their ‘Don’t Stop’ commercial, we see a family start and grow while seamlessly changing their surroundings. But what’s the song?
Chevy Sonic ‘Stunt Anthem’ Commercial – What’s the Song?
Chevy has decided to enter the Gen Y market of reasonably-priced wheels that just seem like a whole lot of fun to drive. Their breakout vehicle? The Chevy Sonic. Their recent 2012 Super Bowl commercial showed the Sonic doing all kinds of sweet non-car stunts. But it was the catchy song that also had people buzzing. So what is the song?
‘The Simpsons’ Season Finale Will Have Lisa Going Gaga for Lady Gaga
Whether or not you thought their 500th episode was a crowing success, you have to at least get a little bit excited that this spring, Lady Gaga will be making a guest appearance on the season finale ‘The Simpsons.’
‘The Simpsons’ 500th Episode Offers a Secret Message to Fans
‘The Simpsons,' that prime time television show we all love, has done the impossible by staying on the air for 22 years and 500 episodes. This exceptional milestone was reached on Sunday evening on Fox. But is it still as good at 500 episodes as it was at 100?
Citi ‘Accessories’ Commercial – What’s the Song?
The Citi "Thank You" card helps you earn reward points that can be used toward travel. Their TV spot shows a woman purchasing rock climbing equipment with her reward points card and then climbing an ambitious-looking rock with her boyfriend, which you assume she traveled to using her points. But more importantly, what’s the song?
10 Delicious King Cakes for Mardi Gras
The king cake is a traditional Mardi Gras food. It is usually a ring-shaped pastry, sometimes filled with cheese or jelly and sprinkled with the colors of Mardi Gras. It began as an Epiphany treat, celebrating the arrival of the Three Wise Men to the stable where Jesus was born. Oh, and it's delicious.
Teen Girl Forced By Parents to Stand on Corner and Hold ‘I Steal’ Sign
Some kids just get grounded when they disobey their parents. But in Memphis, TN, this young lady had to stand on a busy corner holding a sign that said, “I steal from my family” as a punishment.
Is Pennsylvania’s Purple Squirrel Real or Fake?
A couple in Pennsylvania captured a purple squirrel on their property. No one knows why it is purple, but otherwise it seems to be a normal, healthy squirrel.