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Is This Threat-Hurling Justin Bieber Fanatic the Next Jessi Slaughter?

Matt Cherette · 10/10/10 08:48PM

Meet Erik. Erik loves Justin Bieber, hates those who don't, and—in a quickly spreading online video—has threatened to ruin the lives of unrepentant non-Beliebers. Unfortunately for Erik, though, 4chan may have already turned the tables on him.

Jon Stewart Bids Adieu to Rick Sanchez by Mocking the Hell Out of Him

Matt Cherette · 10/04/10 10:28PM

Tonight, Jon Stewart made a lengthy statement about CNN buffoon Rick Sanchez's comments about him/the Jews, and he didn't disappoint. Inside, video of the segment, during which—among other things—Stewart compared (with video!) Sanchez to The Office's Michael Scott.

Jon Stewart, on DADT: Our Country Is Run By Assholes

Matt Cherette · 09/22/10 10:28PM

Tonight, Jon Stewart opened with a segment about yesterday's Senate failure to bring to the floor a vote that would have repealed the archaic, discriminatory "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Stewart asked: are we run by assholes? Indeed! Video inside.

Crazy Radio Host Thinks Juice Boxes Are Making Kids Gay

Matt Cherette · 09/22/10 03:03PM

Alex Jones is a syndicated radio host from Texas. Jones is also a crazy person. Here's a clip of Jones calling increased homosexuality a "chemical warfare operation" caused by MSG found in kettle chips and juice boxes, among other things.

John McCain Freaks Out at Reporters Over DADT Questions

Matt Cherette · 09/21/10 11:42PM

Apparently, John McCain—who helped block a vote to repeal DADT today—doesn't like explaining himself. When The Advocate's Kerry Eleveld and Metro Weekly's Chris Geidner asked McCain questions about the policy this afternoon, he got quite testy. Video inside.

Jon Stewart on Christine O'Donnell: "The Palin Is Strong in This One"

Matt Cherette · 09/15/10 10:22PM

Tonight, Jon Stewart opined on last night's primary elections. Most notably, he discussed nutjob Christine O'Donnell's victory in the Delaware Senate primary—she's like Sarah Palin, but worse! Then, Stewart and panel hilariously broke it all down. Video inside.

Fox News' Latest Anti-"Mosque" Propaganda: The 9/11 Body Map

Matt Cherette · 09/10/10 04:13PM

This morning, Fox News jacked up its anti-"Ground Zero Mosque" propaganda by broadcasting a "map" that identified remains of 9/11 victims and their proximity to the proposed building site—all with a decidedly biased, fear-mongering tone. Video inside.