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Comedians React to Osama bin Laden’s Death on Twitter
We all know that Twitter has become a very important resource for worldwide breaking news, and the information that is shared has, in a lot of ways, helped to change the world.
Last night, thousands of people (if not millions) took to their Twitter accounts to report on and gather information about the death of Osama bin Laden.
But there's a whole other side to the social media site that goes on simultaneously as the important facts are being passed around: the humorous and satirical take on the subject by the thousands of comedians and writers who are on Twitter. We searched around and highlighted a cross section of how comedians reacted to the news of bin Laden's death.
Read 23 humorous tweets (in no particular order) after the jump.
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Osama bin Laden Killed in Pakistan, President Obama Confirms
In a stunning development, President Barack Obama confirmed late Sunday evening that Osama bin Laden, the leader of terrorist group Al-Qaeda responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks, was killed Sunday in Pakistan.
Obama made the announcement in a televised address shortly after 11:30 PM ET, about an hour after reports of bin Laden's death had made their way onto the Internet.
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Lumo – Suicide Girl of the Day
Meet Lumo, a 27-year-old SuicideGirl from South Africa. She loves martial arts and freckles but she's not into pick up lines and washing dishes. She loves the smell of coffee and a freshly mowed lawn.
You can check out photos of her and find out more about her after the jump.
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5 Gifts Not to Get Mom for Mother’s Day
If there's one talent moms have, it's their killer poker face. That's why you may not have noticed any disappointment from gifts you've given her on a holiday, birthday or Mother's Day in the past, from macaroni necklaces to wilted bouquets. And though we're sure you've given her lots of things she adores, you don't want to make the mistake of giving her something she doesn't.
Here's a list of five things to avoid handing over on Mother's Day:
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Lylie – Suicide Girl of the Day [PHOTOS]
Name: Lylie
Age: 21
Location: France
Into: gigs, make up art, travels, I love naughty words in English!
Makes Me Happy: A guitar solo! Making love.
Makes Me Sad: The idiots
Hobbies: Dancing, drawing
See more photos of Lylie and answers to the questionnaire after the jump.
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The Best Online Card Sites for Mother’s Day
Whether you've already splurged on mom or are panicking at the last minute to find an easy way to show your appreciation for all she does, have no fear. The Internet is here to save the day with online Mother's Day cards. Some showcase your sense of humor, some get all mushy gushy and heartfelt, but all are delivered instantly with no postage cost.
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Nahp – Suicide Girl of the Day
Name: Nahp
Age: 26
Location: Colombia
Into: animals, photography, tattoos, body piercings, natural beauty, porn, love and eternal love, sex, chocolate, sushi, movies, skirts, dresses, black hair, black color, snickers, pin up style, 50's, 60's, 70's, 90's, socks, nature.
Not Into: dead animals, lies, cigarettes, taking the trash out, flat shoes, fashion, divorce, 80's, drama, celebrities, irresponsibility.
See more photos of Nahp and answers to the questionnaire after the jump.
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Man Invents Car Fueled by Whiskey
In an effort to create the world's manliest car, 62-year-old Mickey Nilsson has transformed a pile of junk into a sleek vehicle that runs strictly on Bourbon Whiskey.
The Kentucky man says he was inspired by Caractacus Potts, the wacky inventor played by Dick Van Dyke in 1968's 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.'
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Bully – Suicide Girl of the Day [PHOTOS]
Name: Bully
Age: 26
Location: USA
Into: puppies, dinosaurs, 'Roseanne,' celeb-reality, and candy.
Makes Me Happy: thunderstorms. my music. styx manly and monroe pierce.
Makes Me Sad: animal abuse.
See more photos of Bully and answers to the questionnaire after the jump.
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5 DIY Gifts for Mother’s Day [VIDEOS]
Whether you're tight on cash or simply want to shower mom with gifts from the heart, opting for the DIY route is a great alternative to storebought treats. And even though she'll love anything you get her, she'll definitely notice -- and appreciate -- the extra bit of elbow grease you put into Mother's Day this year.
Below, a few instructional videos on how to make creative Mother's Day gifts from scratch.
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Watching Internet Porn at NYC Libraries Is Legal, Thanks to First Amendment
The ongoing debate over free speech just got a whole lot weirder.
According to the NY Post, library officials in New York claim that adults who want to browse Internet porn at their local branches are actually free to do so. In fact, it's protected under a person's First Amendment rights -- assuming, of course, that the adult content is legal.
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Suicide Girl of the Day: Alectro [PHOTOS]
SuicideGirls is a community that celebrates alternative beauty and alternative culture from all over the world. Since 2001, tens of thousands of models have submitted millions of photos to their website hoping to become SuicideGirls. Meet today's Suicide Girl, Alectro.
Name: Alectro
Age: 22
Location: Canada
See photos of Alectro and her answers to the questionnaire after the jump.