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Displaying all articles tagged:
Bad Ideas
vulture festival 2022
Nov. 13, 2022
Kumail Nanjiani Says There Won’t Be a
The Big Sick 2: The Bigger Sick
“Our lives became boring after that.”
By
Jason P. Frank
into the snyder-verse
Apr. 20, 2021
Zack Snyder’s Original Title for
Batman v Superman
Was Somehow Even Worse
“Guys, can’t we just do something like
Son of Sun and Knight of Night
, or something that’s a little bit more poetic?”
By
Rebecca Alter
voice of a generation
Aug. 17, 2020
Joyce Carol Oates Leaves Internet Reeling in Horror of Her Foot
But she doesn’t see the big deal about it.
By
Charu Sinha
bad ideas
Aug. 6, 2020
The U.S. Will Get Its Grubby Paws on
Eurovision
with ‘American Song Contest’
Because America famously doesn’t have enough singing competition television shows…
By
Chris Murphy
bad ideas
May 28, 2020
MTV Thinks It Might Be Able to Hold the VMAs at Barclays Center This August
Ummmm …
By
Chris Murphy
bad ideas
May 21, 2020
Just Give People Handouts
Sometimes it’s not that complicated.
By
Sarah Jones
bad ideas
Jan. 29, 2020
What the Hell Is Vexit?
A native of western Virginia tries to explain.
By
Sarah Jones
brownface
Sept. 18, 2019
Justin Trudeau Wore Brownface to an ‘Arabian Nights’–Themed Gala in 2001
“He attended with friends and colleagues dressed as a character from
Aladdin
.”
By
Chris Murphy
bad ideas
Sept. 18, 2019
I Made Rachel’s English Trifle and Forced My Entire Family to Eat It
Why, you ask? The better question: Why not?
By
Rachel Handler
bad ideas
Aug. 16, 2019
And Now, an Update on Alan Dershowitz
Epstein’s lawyer was scheduled to defend biblical characters accused of “kidnapping and child trafficking” in a mock trial.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
rants
Apr. 4, 2019
Kranch Arrives in Stores, and America Teeters on the Brink
No, thanks!
By
Chris Crowley
bad ideas
Jan. 31, 2019
Trump Is Eyeing Herman Cain for the Federal Reserve Board
Appointing a pizza magnate with a history of sexual harassment to the central bank might sound crazy at first. But upon reflection, it’s totally nuts.
By
Eric Levitz
bad ideas
Sept. 12, 2018
Yes, They Once Tried to Make a Broadway Musical Out of
Lolita
And it was just as misbegotten a project as you’d guess.
By
Sarah Weinman
bad ideas
May 1, 2018
Government to E-Cig Companies: Stop Making Vapes That Look Like Junk Food
It’s the end of the line for Candy King Sour Worms and Vape Heads Sour Smurf Sauce.
By
Clint Rainey
bad ideas
Feb. 22, 2018
Ted Cruz Really Did Not Nail This
Simpsons
Analogy About Gun Control
If only the senator from Texas had thought this one through a little bit more.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
bad ideas
Jan. 11, 2018
Megyn Kelly Claims Some Women Want to Be Fat-Shamed
She says she asked her stepfather to call her a fat ass when she was trying to lose weight in law school.
By
Leah Rodriguez
bad ideas
Jan. 4, 2018
Please, Do Not Make ‘Snow Cream’ Out of New York City Snow
It cannot be good for you.
By
Gabriella Paiella
bad ideas
Dec. 21, 2017
Miss America CEO Reportedly Bad-Mouthed Contestants in Personal Emails
Sam Haskell allegedly called a former winner “trashy” and “huge.”
By
Katie Van Syckle
bad ideas
Dec. 17, 2017
Doug Jones Says America Should ‘Move on’ From Allegations Against Trump
Rethink this.
By
Amanda Arnold
bad ideas
Dec. 6, 2017
A PR Company Is Sending Newsrooms #MeToo-Branded Cookies
With an
M
made to look like the Weinstein Company logo.
By
Katie Van Syckle
bad ideas
Nov. 22, 2017
People Are Understandably Horrified by This Shop’s Charles Manson Doughnut
“Their creative team needs help.”
By
Clint Rainey
bad ideas
Nov. 20, 2017
Start-Up Unveils Plan to Eliminate Tipping That Will
Definitely
Work
It involves a Yelp-style rating system tied to a blockchain and cryptocurrency.
By
Clint Rainey
bad ideas
Oct. 16, 2017
People Hate the Google Maps Calorie Counter
Distances are measured in mini cupcakes.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
bad ideas
Aug. 25, 2017
Miu Miu Learns Clothes With Yellow Star Patches Are Not A Good Idea
The Prada-owned company removed the clothes after many said they were reminiscent of yellow stars Jews were forced to wear during the Holocaust.
By
Sarah Spellings
bad ideas
Aug. 17, 2017
A Non-Muslim Australian Senator Wore a Burka in Parliament to Push for Burka Ban
Pauline Hanson’s stunt outraged Senate leadership.
By
Claire Landsbaum
bad ideas
Aug. 9, 2017
Chris Brown Probably Shouldn’t Have Commented on Rihanna’s Instagram
Hell hath no fury like Rihanna fans scorned.
By
Sarah Spellings
bad ideas
July 26, 2017
Angelina Jolie Had an … Unconventional Method for Casting Her Latest Movie
She gave money to poor kids, then took it away, to see how they’d react.
By
Gabriella Paiella
bad ideas
July 10, 2017
Trump Agrees That His U.S.-Russia Cybersecurity Unit Will Never Work
The president reversed himself after the idea was panned by both Democrats and Republicans.
By
Margaret Hartmann
bad ideas
July 5, 2017
Someone Invented Snortable Chocolate
Coco Loko is basically marketed as Four Loko for your nose.
By
Clint Rainey
bad ideas
June 30, 2017
Here Is Alexander Skarsgård’s (Bad) Idea for
Big Little Lies
Season Two
“So, it’s basically a badass revenge story …”
By
Hunter Harris
bad ideas
June 29, 2017
Biggie’s Mom Calls Out Kendall and Kylie for Using Son’s Likeness on T-Shirts
The Jenners have since apologized.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
bad ideas
June 1, 2017
Gynecologist Warns Not to Put Ground-Up Wasps’ Nests in Your Vagina
Duly noted.
By
Gabriella Paiella
May 12, 2017
Oklahoma Lawmaker’s Money-Saving Plan: Hand Kids Who Don’t Speak English to ICE
The proposal could save the state $60 million … if rounding up children wasn’t illegal, expensive, and unpopular.
By
Margaret Hartmann
bad ideas
May 1, 2017
Cops Falsely Accuse Restaurant’s Staff of Singing ‘F**k Tha Police’
The owner says everyone involved will be fired.
By
Clint Rainey
bad ideas
Apr. 11, 2017
A New TV Show Had Contestants Guess Whether a Woman Was Pregnant or Fat
Dutch TV show
Neem Je Zwemspullen Mee
is not going over well.
By
Gabriella Paiella
Apr. 6, 2017
Maybe John Mayer Could Learn Something From
Game of Thrones
Is he just doing it on purpose at this point?
By
Frank Guan
bad ideas
Apr. 5, 2017
Here’s the Questionable Music Video John Mayer Tried to Preemptively Defend
If you have to explain why you’re not culturally appropriating, you probably are.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
bad ideas
Mar. 27, 2017
New York’s First BrunchCon Was a Drunken Hellscape
Trash everywhere, pregnant women pushed, and others left asking where to actually find brunch.
By
Clint Rainey
Jan. 26, 2017
The 20 Percent Tariff on Mexico That Wasn’t
Sean Spicer explained the House GOP’s border-adjustment tax poorly. The media assumed the worst. “Fake news” ensued.
By
Eric Levitz
bad ideas
Jan. 19, 2017
10 Alternatives to Goop’s Sold-out Vaginal Jade Eggs
The resale market is probably booming.
By
Anna Silman
and
Gabriella Paiella
Jan. 12, 2017
Producer Jon Peters Wants to Remake ‘Caddyshack’ Starring Jack Nicholson
The executive producer of the 1980 comedy classic Caddyshack has plans for a remake. In a lengthy interview with The Hollywood Reporter posted […]
By
Megh Wright
bad ideas
Nov. 29, 2016
This Notorious Heir Was Just Arrested For Faking His Own Kidnapping
Elkann claimed he was being held for a $10,000 ransom.
By
Lisa Ryan
bad ideas
Nov. 18, 2016
A Guy Fieri Pub Crawl Will Soon Threaten New York’s Streets
Why?
By
Chris Crowley
bad ideas
Oct. 30, 2016
Hilary Duff and Boyfriend Jason Walsh Chose Very Unfortunate Halloween Costumes
They did not get the memo.
By
Jenni Miller
bad ideas
Sept. 15, 2016
Trump Campaign Takes Brief, Bold Stance Against Food Safety
What good has it done anyone?
By
Chris Crowley
Sept. 7, 2016
Mexican Finance Minister Resigns Amid Backlash to Trump Visit
Luis Videgaray reportedly came up with the idea of inviting Trump to the country. It wasn’t his best idea.
By
Eric Levitz
bad ideas
Sept. 2, 2016
Italian Women Are Not Happy With Italy’s Sexist ‘Fertility Day’ Campaign
Not only is it sexist, it doesn’t address the real problem.
By
Claire Landsbaum
bad ideas
July 22, 2016
McDonald’s Online Create-a-Burger Contest Got Out of Hand Very Quickly
Give the public a chance to name things, and you know it’s going to get gross fast.
By
Clint Rainey
Bad Ideas
June 20, 2016
Chain Fires Manager for Giving ‘Best Butt’ Award
The owner tells employees to expect more sexual-harassment training.
By
Clint Rainey
bad ideas
May 5, 2016
KFC Is Now Making Edible Nail Polish That Tastes Like Chicken
It tastes like chicken.
By
Catie L'Heureux
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