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Steven Colbert Promotes 'Google Bombing'
In yet another self-promotion quest, Comedy Central's faux newsman Steven Colbert launched a 'Google Bombing' campaign last week in an effort to make ColbertNation.com the top search result on Google for "greatest living American." He was successful. He did however, have the help of some strategists, who after visiting his show gave a few pointers.
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Colbert Won't Tell Us How to Get to Socialist Sesame Street
Last night Stephen Colbert took on Sesame Street, the "most insidious socialist brainwashing program in our nation's history," on its 40th anniversary. When not condemning SS for indoctrinating children with a love of learning and showing adorable clips, he calls out Grover for allowing kids to think marriage is just between two people and the legalization of Bert-and-Ernie marriages.
Colbert Nation to Conquer Outer Space
Stephen Colbert always has his eye out for naming contests. He's managed to get his name on an ice cream flavor, a Hungarian bridge, and a bald eagle. Thanks to his fans' enthusiasm for write-in campaigns, he might get a room in the International Space Station!
Front Page: Sarah Palin Thinks Letterman Is Pathetic
- Sarah Palin calls David Letterman pathetic, after he said she sports a "slutty flight attendant look." — Politico
- China and Russia have agreed to back the US on a UN resolution that would punish North Korea for its nuclear-bomb test. — Bloomberg
- Light security most likely contributed to a hotel suicide bomb that killed 15 and injured 70 in Pakistan yesterday.
Front Page: Stephen Colbert Takes Orders From Obama in Iraq
- Broadcasting from Iraq last night, Stephen Colbert became the first non-news TV show to be taped and transmitted to the US from a combat zone. In addition to John McCain, Barack Obama made an appearance via satellite to order a military haircut for Stephen. — Colbert Nation
- The US Treasury has decided to let 10 banks return a total of $68 billion in bailout funds.
Morning Links!!!
- Stephen Colbert spoofs Christian Bale's rant, NSFW — Colbert Nation
- Lily Allen releases her new album — BuzzSugar
- Etta James was joking about hating Beyonce — Wonderwall
- Paul Walker may or may not be engaged to a teenager — ICYDK
- Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Aniston, Michael Phelps are all up for Kids' Choice Awards — Lifeline Live
- Maddox rules the roost at the Jolie-Pitt house — Celebitchy
- Rachel Zoe filmed her renewed friendship with Nicole Richie — Fox Pop Tarts
- Audrina Patridge isn't dating Benji Madden — PopCrunch
- Sean Penn think actors should stick to acting — I'm Not Obsessed
Sugar Shout Out: YumSugar and the Chocolate Factory
- Yum's delightful day at See's Candies
- Fabcon: Charlotte Casiraghi
- How-to: Julia Roberts's makeup in a flash
- Chow Yun-Fat will portray Confucius in biopic
- Sci Fi brings gaming to reality television
- It's the rapping flight attendant!
- Bus stop scale: Cool or not?
- Cute cow with heart marking shows up on SNL
- 10 stores that offer price adjustments and price matching
- YouthBuild celebrates 30th anniversary on the National Mall
- 5 Spring cleaning tips
- Wonder woman: Natalie Morales
- Colbert brings pitchfork but Obama might not stop bonuses
Teaching Needs Be Involve Edumacating, Not No Wizarding
Though indeed there is real teacher news today, including one Detroit-area educator who was found guilty of having sex with a former 15-year-old student — if that's the alternative, I prefer a little (Peabody-winning!) Colbert-ized report of one magical moment in the education of our nation's youth, thank you all the same. This real story, done up in all it's Report glory — well you won't believe your eyes.
This substitute teacher was somehow fired in connection with performing a magic trick, and bringing filthy wizardry and sorcery to the classroom by making a toothpick disappear.
This Week On Geeksugar - Colbert Google Bombs
- In yet another self-promotion quest, Comedy Central's faux newsman Steven Colbert launched a 'Google Bombing' campaign last week in an effort to make ColbertNation.com the top search result on Google for "greatest living American." He was successful. Steven Colbert Promotes 'Google Bombing'
- Just when I thought the DS couldn't get any more fun, EA Games has announced Bartender DS, Liquor Craftsman/Teacher, and Sommelier DS, which they are calling "the gourmet information magazines for the adult."
Gay Marriage Is on Now! Know the Debate Behind the Bells?
Today most counties in California, the nation's most populous state, will begin their first full day of issuing marriage licenses to committed couples, regardless their gender combination. San Francisco kicked things off last night at 5:00 p.m., with Mayor Gavin Newsom marrying Phyllis Lyon, 87 and Del Martin, 84, who have been in love for over 50 years.
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