Maybe youâre taking a break from Fatherâs Day gift shopping to see what you missed on your favorite Gawker Media sites this week. Or maybe you two just argued politics and youâre now looking for a little distraction. Well, whatever the case, weâve got you covered. Here are some of the most amusing and entertaining videos we watched during the week that was.
When They Rioted In Vancouver, At Least One Fool Took A Firework To The Groin
https://deadspin.com/when-they-rioted-in-vancouver-at-least-one-fool-took-a-5812521
Tipster Angus D. kindly shared this six-second snippet of a fellow in a Vancouver Canucks jersey totally flopping after he got hit by an errant party favor. View »
The Worldâs Most Offensive Campaign Ad
Did you find filmmaker Ladd Ehlinger Jr.âs campaign ad depicting Nancy Pelosi as the Wicked Witch insufficiently racist and sexist? Youâre in luck, because heâs outdone himself with âGive Us Your Cash, Bitch!â View »
https://jezebel.com/highly-creative-republican-candidate-depicts-nancy-pelo-5636838
TV Anchorâs Dalai Lama Joke Goes Wrong
http://gawker.com/5811655/tv-anchors-dalai-lama-joke-goes-wrong
Recently on Australiaâs version of the Today show, anchor Karl Stefanovic sat down for an interview with the Dalai Lama, during which he attempted a joke about the religious leader going into a pizza shop. Thatâs when things got really awkward. View »
Watch the Milky Way Wheel Overhead In All Its Glory
https://gizmodo.com/watch-the-milky-way-wheel-overhead-in-all-its-glory-5812198
Randy Halverson took this amazing time lapse of the night sky over the plains of central South Dakota. Each shot took perseverance, as clouds and high winds made it harder to shoot. He still makes it looks easy. View »
Watch two guys run wild in an empty airport
https://gizmodo.com/watch-two-guys-run-wild-in-an-empty-airport-5812611
Stranded overnight at the Dallas Fort-Worth airport, photographer Joe Ayala and his buddy videotaped themselves running wild in the terminal that became their home for the night. How is this possible in the TSA era? Watch this amazing video and find out. View »
When Xbox Japan Meets Schoolgirls
At the Tokyo Game Show, booth companions wear skimpy outfits. Some say itâs degrading, some like it. Microsoftâs booth companion outfits are cute and designed to show off each womanâs best feature, giving them more confidence and making them comfortable. View »
https://lastchance.cc/how-to-dress-a-tokyo-game-show-booth-lady-5369938%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
âEducatedâ Snob Berates Train Conductor for No Good Reason
https://jalopnik.com/educated-snob-berates-train-conductor-for-no-good-reaso-5812604
Know whatâs worse than someone yelling on the train? Someone yelling on the train and making a complete ass of herself. Here is a self-identified âeducatedâ woman yelling at a Metro-North train conductor who told her to pipe down. Itâs pretty incredible. View »
Seal Pups Kiss After Being Released Into The Wild
https://jezebel.com/seal-pups-kiss-after-being-released-into-the-wild-5811361
Two elephant seal pups that were rescued and rehabilitated at Laguna Beachâs Pacific Marine Mammal Center were released back into the wild on Saturday. And then our hearts melted and we felt nothing but love for the world. View »
Hereâs Video Of A Diamondbacks Fan Strong-Arming A Foul Ball Away From A Woman
https://deadspin.com/heres-video-of-a-diamondbacks-fan-strong-arming-a-foul-5812882
The annals of baseball history may not record much more than the fact that the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants 3-2 in 10 innings yesterday. However, dude there in the second row sporting a Chris Young jersey will have vivid, life-long memories of 6/16/11 as the day he muscled a woman out of the way to get a foul ball. Victory. View »
A Robotic Hand So Quick Itâs Scary
https://gizmodo.com/a-robotic-hand-so-quick-its-scary-5811857
The above video demonstrates extremely precise robotic hand and finger manipulation. It was designed to make use of a high-speed camera and tactile sensors to enable throwing, catching, and even grasping. I hope itâs only used for good. View »
The Final Trailer for the Final Harry Potter Movie
Hereâs a trailerâthe last one everâfor Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, which is also the last Harry Potter movie ever. Full of footage not seen in the filmâs first trailer a couple of months ago, this oneâout a month before its July 15 releaseâwill hopefully provide a temporary fix to Potter addicts as they await their final dance with Harry, Ron, Hermione, and the rest of the gang. View »
http://gawker.com/5796437/the-first-trailer-for-the-final-harry-potter-is-here
Watch a bad rally crash cause a worse rally crash
https://jalopnik.com/watch-a-bad-rally-crash-cause-a-worse-rally-crash-5811479
Weâre not entirely sure where this crash is, we just know the rally marshals who let it happen should all be fired. The first accident with the Golf is part of rallying and probably unavoidable, but the proximity of spectators nearly results in the beheading of the photographer. View »
Hands-On With The Wii Uâs First Third-Person Shooter
https://lastchance.cc/hands-on-with-the-wii-us-first-third-person-shooter-5813047%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Ghost Recon Online for the Wii U is a third-person shooter for Nintendoâs next big thing packed with tons of cool bells and whistles. It also demonstrates some of the big hurdles the new console will face when trying to satisfy hardcore gamers. View »
Rachel McAdams Spots Herself On JumboTron, Goes Adorably Nuts
https://jezebel.com/rachel-mcadams-spots-herself-on-jumbotron-goes-adorabl-5811339
During Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals, the control room spotted Rachel McAdams in the crowd. What resulted was exceedingly cute, and exactly why God gave us GIFs. View »
Hereâs the Cheesy Anti-Union Video All Target Employees Must Endure
Weâve obtained a copy of Targetâs notorious internal anti-union propaganda video, which it shows to all new employees in America when theyâre hired. As far as we know, it canât be found online anywhere else. View »
http://gawker.com/5805464/target-vs-unions-an-inside-look
Hereâs Video Of An Italian Goalkeeper Using Soccer Victory As An Excuse To Leave Sanity Behind
https://deadspin.com/heres-video-of-an-italian-goalkeeper-using-soccer-victo-5812847
Alberto âJimmyâ Fontana and the rest of Novara football nation have waited 55 years for the opportunity to compete in Serie A, the top league in Italy. Their wait ended with a 2-0 playoff-promotion win on Sunday, and backup goalie Jimmy made the most of the moment. View »
Watch the Insane Slingshot God Get Medieval
The bald, t-shirted European who brought us the terrifying Crossbow Machete and the whimsical-but-terrifying Gatling Slingshot Crossbow has returned. Joy! Meet his positively Dark Aged way to cause extreme pain with wood, lead, and rubber. View »
https://gizmodo.com/the-crossbow-machete-the-most-badass-way-to-accidental-5787139
Watch a Ferrari broadside a tiny car
For all its wonders, Argentina is sorely lacking in interesting cars, and now thereâs one less: last Thursday, a Ferrari 456 was destroyed in an accident in Buenos Aires. The moment of impact and its aftermath were captured by a security camera. View »
https://jalopnik.com/the-coolest-car-in-argentina-is-900-miles-from-buenos-a-5738585
âGold Digginâ Divasâ Live Up to Their Name in Debut Music Video
https://jezebel.com/gold-diggin-divas-live-up-to-their-name-in-debut-music-5812886
Forget Rebecca Black! The world needs a new awful music video to talk about. Allow us to suggest âCodependentâ by the Gold Digginâ Divas, which makes even the most seasoned of gold diggers seem like amateurs and features the all-sister hip hop group bragging about spending menâs money without apologies. Itâs Destinyâs Child meets the Kardashians meets Lilâ Kim in the worst way possible. Enjoy! View »
Shannon Tweed Storms Out On Gene Simmons During Joy Behar Interview
When Gene Simmons and girlfriend of 26 years Shannon Tweed gave an awkward and somber interview on the Today Show Monday morning, many speculated that it was all just a PR stunt. But as more details emerge, itâs becoming clear that this isnât just some reality show bullshit. View »
https://jezebel.com/the-most-uncomfortable-interview-kathie-lee-hoda-have-5811401
How Plastic Bottles Are Really Recycled
https://gizmodo.com/how-plastic-bottles-are-really-recycled-5812790
I love recycling. I mean, itâs the duty of every responsible citizen of Earth to leave your recyclables on the corner every Monday and Friday for the Recycling Fairy. She takes it away and turns it into fun, newâwait. Are we sure thatâs right? View »
These Were the Most Thrilling Moments of Mass Effect 3âs E3 2011 Presentation
If you like Mass Effect for its blockbuster bitsâthe explosions, the futuristic set pieces involving giant alien machines, the narrow escapesâthis trailer is for you. It represents the Mass Effect 3 moments that might draw in the people who donât play role-playing games. View »
Porn Viewing History Shows Up in âAmericaâs Got Talentâ Promo
https://gizmodo.com/porn-viewing-history-shows-up-in-americas-got-talent-pr-5811944
The person who made this promo for Americaâs Got Talent forgot the main lesson about sharing your computer: Delete your browser history first. Their fondness for YouPorn got splashed all over network TV. View »
Emotional Story Inspires ESPN Anchor To Quote Mariah Carey
https://deadspin.com/emotional-story-inspires-espn-anchor-to-quote-mariah-ca-5812012
Thereâs a lot going on here. A lot of stimuli, you know. Letâs break it down. View »
Katy Perryâs âT.G.I.F.â Casts Lovable Cameos For All Ages
Now that we know Katy Perry is a fully-trained thespian, letâs take a look at her latest masterpiece in âT.G.I.F.â Perry plays Kathy Beth Terry, her nerdy, thirteen-year-old alter ego, who accidentally throws the party of the year. Like, OMG! View »
https://jezebel.com/katy-perry-is-a-thespian-5809965
Watch Stephen Colbertâs Hilarious Northwestern Commencement Speech
This morning in Evanston, Illinois, Northwestern Universityâs 2,800 graduating students gathered for commencement. On hand to give the commencement address? None other than alum Stephen Colbert of the class of â86, who delivered an uproarious 20-minute speech which squeezed in references to campus controversies like âBrothelgateâ and a professorâs infamous sex demonstration. View »
http://gawker.com/5743017/hard+partying-northwestern-students-thwarted-by-brothel-law
