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Funniest Memes of the Week – New Year's, Scumbag Congress and More

Hannah Gutenplan — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 16:40:42 +0000

It's that time for the funniest memes of the week. In this week's roundup, we have a funny meme about the fiscal cliff, as well as some funny New Year's memes. If you live in America, we're sure you were focused on that when your clock struck 12. And if you don't live in America, well, we're sure you've realized they think they're the center of the world. Either way, you'll appreciate our New Year's memes below.

See Crazy Photos From Coney Island's New Year's Polar Bear Swim

Emerald Catron — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:06:57 +0000

The Coney Island Polar Bear Club’s annual New Year’s swim looks like a great time. People in costumes, swimming, having fun. We probably should’ve gone, but there was that whole hangover thing to deal with. Which makes us wonder, does jumping into the freezing Atlantic ocean cure a hangover? If so, we’re totally there next [...]

Jamie Kennedy Hosted the Worst New Year's Eve Show Ever

Emerald Catron — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:25:15 +0000

It seems that a massive undertaking like a New Year’s Eve Special was a little more than independent, LA-based television station KDOC could handle. Really. It definitely was. Here is Jaime Kennedy “hosting” said special, replete with swearing, dead air, cameras panning over nothing in particular, more swearing, Macy Gray trashed out of her mind, [...]

Kathy Griffin Tried to Kiss Anderson Cooper's Crotch on TV

Emerald Catron — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:31:49 +0000

Happy New Year! Why not start your year off right — by watching Anderson Cooper desperately trying to keep Kathy Griffin’s face away from his groin. It seems Kathy thought it would be HILARIOUS to make Cooper feel as awkward as possible while they were covering New Year’s Eve on Times Square for CNN, so [...]

18 Babies Who Partied Way Too Hard Last Night

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 18:35:02 +0000

Babies like to go big when it comes to New Year’s Eve celebrations. We’re talking about tons of beads, sparkly hats and massive sunglasses. It gets crazy, fast. They were ready to ring in 2013 way before our party preparations even started, which is really impressive if you ask us. We thought this would be a [...]

10 Other Objects We Drop on New Year's

Danny Groner — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:05:00 +0000

Everyone knows about the ball that drops in New York City's Times Square to mark the start of a new calendar year. What you may not realize, though, is that other cities around the nation have similar traditions that entertain and enthrall their local communities. Here's a look at some of the odder traditions that will be taking place in America tonight:

12 Cats Starting New Year's Eve Partying Early

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:05:39 +0000

The hourly countdown to 2013 has officially begun, which means New Year's Eve preparations are in full swing. We're practicing our photobombing techniques, cranking up the tunes and bejeweling jean shorts, among other things. December 31st is the party of all parties, after all!

Doctors Warn Champagne Bottles Can Cause Eye Injuries

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:35:27 +0000

New Year’s Eve is all fun and games until somebody loses an eye. That’s the takeaway from the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual year end warning on champagne bottles. According to the doctors, ‘When a champagne cork flies, you really have no time to react and protect your delicate eyes.” GAH! Shield yourself with the nearest [...]

How Are People Really Preparing for New Year's Eve?

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:05:09 +0000

It's hard to believe 2012 is coming to an end, and we're gearing up for another year of photobombing, pranking and costuming our pets. We have a feeling 2013 will bring even more hilarity and entertainment, so ringing in the new year is definitely a cause for celebration. This usually involves party hats, tons of noisemakers and a bit of prep, like any sort of holiday.

It's the Official 2013 New Year Song

Emerald Catron — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:09:31 +0000

If you're having a big party tonight and don't know what to play, you could play this song at the stroke of midnight, if you're the sort of person who plays 'Friday' on Friday just because it's Friday. It's Rhe De Ville's newest New Year's song. It's all about how it's a new year, and things

10 Perfectly-Timed New Year's Photobombs

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:35:17 +0000

We're going to make a pretty huge statement right now ladies and gents, so brace yourselves: photobombing is hands down the best way to capture any sort of moment. Ruining a picture with that unexpectedly hilarious face or the addition of a random stranger in a photo simply adds that extra oomph needed to bring a picture to the next level. Plus, it's just funny stuff.

10 Babies Ringing in the New Year

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:13:07 +0000

The holidays might be winding down, but that doesn’t mean we can put our feet up and slip into a post-festivities food coma just yet. T-minus three days until New Year’s Eve, and you know what that means– it’s time to get your party on! We love to have a good time, but you know [...]

10 Global New Year's Traditions and Parties

Carl Pettit — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:30:36 +0000

When it comes time to celebrate the passing of another year, people around the world often gather together and make a lot of noise in order to demonstrate their good cheer. There are parties everywhere, full of dancing and drinks, and feasts overflowing with great food. It’s a time to watch fireworks, count down the [...]

13 Dogs Who Are So Ready to Celebrate New Year's Eve

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 21:03:55 +0000

It's true the holidays are easily the greatest time of year, but it can also be the most exhausting. After so much preparation, it sort of feels like we want to nap for weeks. It also doesn't help that we ate our weight in ham and stuffing and chocolate, so we're currently nursing a major food hangover. But it's time to rally, people! We can't forget one of the greatest parties is coming up in just a few short days-- New Year's Eve.

Spider-Man Rescues Anderson Cooper From the Green Goblin In Weirdest Video of the New Year

Donald Deane — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:48:51 +0000

As if Kathy Griffin stripping down to her bra during CNN's New Year's Eve coverage wasn't bad enough, poor Anderson Cooper also had to contend with being abducted by the Green Goblin from the Broadway play 'Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark.' Fortunately, however, the webslinger himself was there to save the day.

Oddball Trio Steven Tyler, Alice Cooper and 'Weird Al' Yankovic Cover The Beatles on New Year's Eve [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:03:51 +0000

Sure, everybody loves The Beatles. But we never thought the music of the Fab Four would unite the likes of Steven Tyler, Alice Cooper and “Weird Al” Yankovic. And yet, there they were onstage singing ‘Come Together’ on New Year’s Eve. The unlikely trio belted out a rendition of the Beatles classic while performing at [...]

Kathy Griffin Strips Down During CNN's New Year's Eve Coverage [NSFW VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:31:22 +0000

We’ve come to expect outrageous behavior from Kathy Griffin during CNN’s New Year’s Eve show, but she really outdid herself this time by appearing on camera in her bra. Happy New Year? For whatever reason, Griffin stripped down to a black lace bra to shock co-host Anderson Cooper, who vainly attempts to keep the telecast [...]

Twin New Year's Babies Actually Have Different Birth Years — Wait, What?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:40:17 +0000

Sometimes twin babies born hours apart can end up having different birthdays, but one set in Minneapolis actually have different birth years.

While Beckett Humenny was born at 6:40 p.m. on New Year's Eve, it seems his sister Freya wasn't quite ready to leave the comforts of the womb until nearly six hours later. She was born at 12:26 a.m. on January 1st.

Lady Gaga and Mayor Bloomberg's Kiss Tops the 5 Romantic Moments of the New Year [PHOTOS, VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:30:20 +0000

While it may not have been romance per se, a sequin-covered Lady Gaga welcomed in the new year by macking on NYC's Mayor Bloomberg. It's fair to say we probably won't be seeing him in Gaga's next music video (as that's how her relationship with Taylor Kinney all started), other celebrity coupl

Need a Fun New Year's Eve Facebook Greeting? Check These Out! [IMAGES, VIDEOS]

Lindsay Seim — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:09:22 +0000

Cheers! It's time to crack open a bottle of bubbly as we bid a ~~finally!~~ fond farewell to 2011 and get ready to ring in 2012! We at TheFW would like to share some New Year's-themed videos and graphics to post and share with all of the firecrackers in your life. We wish you a year filled with funny articles, hilarious videos and someone smoldering to smooch at the stroke of midnight!

Adorable Babies Ready For New Year's Eve [PHOTOS]

Nick Romano — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:31:37 +0000

Party animals love New Year's Eve because they get to drink themselves silly, throw glitter everywhere and dress up like babies without being thought of as creepers (in most cases, anyway). Rather than welcoming in 2012 with pictures of sloppy drunks in diapers, however, let's instead focus on actual babies. They're much cuter and don't scream "Party!" every few minutes. Check out some sweet 'Baby New Years' below.

The 10 Weirdest Things to Drop on New Year's Includes Drag Queens and Possums [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

Nick Romano — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:42:30 +0000

New Year's Eve is one of the most fun celebrations of the year, but, seriously, of all the things to drop on this over-the-top extravaganza New York chose that dull ball? We know it's tradition, but come on. There are plenty of other things to drop, like pelicans, pickles and even drag queens. Check out how some people across the country do up New Years.

10 Wacky Etsy Crafts Perfect for Celebrating New Year's Eve [PHOTOS]

Rose Maura Lorre — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:53:45 +0000

New Year's Eve bashes can be pretty predictable: glittery paper hats, feathered boas, plastic champagne flutes, an off-key group rendition of 'Auld Lang Syne' or Abba's 'Happy New Year.' And, of course, blacking out and forgetting everything that just happened. This time around, why not ring in the new year with some truly awesome party [...]

Shocker! George Clooney and Jennifer Aniston Top List Of 'Most Wanted New Year's Eve Kiss'

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:33:22 +0000

In the unlikely event you find yourself in a soiree full of Hollywood celebs this New Year's Eve, which A-lister would you start sidling up to around 11:58 in hopes of stealing a kiss when 2011 becomes 2012?

Turns out that--wait for it--a lot of women want to lay a tipsy smooch on the lips of George Clooney while men want to "make friends" under the mistletoe with Jennifer Aniston.

'SNL' Skewers 'New Year's Eve' with Thousands of Celebs Starring in Parody Sequel 'Apocalypse' [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:21:37 +0000

Everyone seems to hate the very idea of the movie ‘New Year’s Eve,’ even if they haven’t seen it. ‘Saturday Night Live’ joined in on the fun the other night and suggested a sequel for the film — ‘Apocalypse.’ In true holiday-movie fashion, this parody stars literally thousands of celebrities. Drew Barrymore, Ashton Kutcher, Kirsten [...]

'New Years Eve' Trailer – Lea Michele, Ashton Kutcher and Everyone Else in Hollywood Ring in, Well, You Know [VIDEO]

Andy Scott — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:41:57 +0000

Pretty much every actor in Hollywood shows up in 'New Year's Eve,' director Garry Marshall's follow-up of sorts to the equally star-studded 'Valentine's Day.' The ensemble of characters deals with babies, lost loves, resolutions and everything in between on, you guessed it, New Year's Eve.

Among the celebs on board to ring in the new year are (deep breath) Zac Efron, Hilary Swank, Halle Berry, Robert DeNiro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Lea Michele, Sarah Jessica Parker, Katherine Heigl, Ashton Kutcher and Jon Bon Jovi.