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Virginia Resident Mistakes Labradoodle for Lion, Calls Police
This is Charles the lion dog. He does look pretty lion-y. It must be even more astounding in person, because one Norfolk, Virginia, resident saw him on the street and called the police, saying there was a lion on the loose and it was potentially looking for food.
2012’s Dumbest Criminals Are Painfully Dumb
It turns out to make it onto a list of the dumbest criminals, you have to actually be pretty dumb. Granted, we can't all be masterminds, but it probably doesn't take much to know you shouldn't make a YouTube video boasting about the bank you just robbed. Or tweet about punching a guy in the face. Nor should you get into a fist fight over a piece of birthday cake.
Awesome Dad Builds Spaceship for Son
This guy's Dad Level = Outer space. With some donated old electronics and a master control board found in a TV station's dumpster, he built his son a spaceship. Then Redditor JeremiahGordon shared his results with the world. We must admit, we're pretty impressed. Take a look!
Sing the 12 Memes of Christmas this Holiday Season
You guys, it's 'The Twelve Days of Christmas,' but with memes instead of old-timey Christmas stuff!
Meet the World’s Most Easily Frightened Man
Here's a little Norwegian news piece on Basse Andersen, who might just be the most easily frightened man on earth. It's a real gem. If you like watching prank videos, this is basically that. Only it's the same guy. Over and over and over again...
Mall Santa Takes Adorable Photo With Sleeping Baby
Here's your daily dose of cute -- Santa pretending to sleep for a picture with a sleeping baby.
The Best 2012 Black Friday Deals for Internet Nerds
It's time to officially start panicking that you haven't done any Christmas shopping yet. Sure you have something in mind for mom and dad. But what about for your internet-obsessed brother or your boyfriend who spends more time on Reddit than he does at work? Where are the 2012 Black Friday deals for them?
Here are seven gifts you can give to any lover of memes, internet culture, or just being as
This News Blooper Is Great for a 10 Second Laugh
This video has all the things we love. It's blissfully short. It will make you laugh. It strongly highlights the importance of correct punctuation. Because when you don't insert commas and periods where they're needed, sometimes you accidentally tell people your coworker was murdered...
Was Diane Sawyer Drunk on Election Night?
Ever since the election on Tuesday, people have been speculating that Diane Sawyer was maybe at least a *little* bit tipsy while she was working.
Talking Elevator Prank Causes Riders to Embarrass Themselves
This is the fourth installment of "The Intelevator" from 'I kveld med Ylvis,' a Norwegian talkshow on TV Norge hosted by brothers Bård Ylvisåker and Vegard Ylvisåker.