OMG Lists

The Top 7 Movies Featuring Ensemble Midget Casts

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:06:00 PST

Midgets haven?t always been relegated to small roles (pun not intended). Sometimes little people constitute a large part of the cast of a film (pun totally intended). In these next 7 examples we?ll detail instances where dwarfs were not only included in the movie, but in numbers so large you?ll question whether size actually matters.

Nine Celebrities Who Quit Twitter

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:39:00 PST

Some celebrities can't handle the stress of sending short, mundane updates to their fans. These nine celebs seem to have quit Twitter, and left their many fans in the dark.

8 Famous Film Villains who Died by Melting

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:10:00 PST

Is there anything more satisfying than watching that dastardly villain suffer some horrible death at the end of a movie (the obvious answer is yes, but just run with me for a second)? And the more painful said death is, the more enjoyment the viewer can glean. That?s why expiration via melting is such a popular way to terminate villains, because can you imagine a more painful way to go than getting liquefied (again, the obvious answer is yes, but I?m gonna ask you to roll with me once more)? Here are the 8 most recognizable villains who perished by melting.

8 Instances of Surprising Celebrity Weight Gain

Fri, 22 May 2009 12:54:00 PST

Putting on a few pounds during your life is a normal occurance, as injury, stress and sickness can cause weight gain for even the fittest of the fit. The world doesn't have most of you on speed dial, so your insecurity about your body is minimalized. With celebrities, however, all weight gain is met with morbid curiosity, especially when said celeb is known for being fit. Here's 8 instances of surprising celeb weight gain.

8 Beloved Fictional Characters Who Were Actually Stalkers

Wed, 13 May 2009 14:57:00 PST

Film and TV producers often try to paint a character as a sympathetic, lovelorn person worth rooting for, not realizing that the character actually exhibits traits that could lead to arrest. Here are 8 beloved characters that are actually stalkers.

The 12 Best Fictional Girlfriends

Fri, 08 May 2009 10:58:00 PST

If only we could find a girlfriend who?s up to the high standards that film and TV have established, we could kiss loneliness goodbye forever. With that in mind, here are the 12 girlfriend archetypes that keep us searching for Ms. Right.

6 Awesome Websites That Fail At Working Too Often

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:44:00 PST

It?s a really big internet out there, and nobody should have to stop and wait for any website. But we do that far too much for these six sites.

The 7 Most Famous Film Prosthesis

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:10:00 PST

In Hollywood, limbs can be about as permanent as celebrity marriages. And like those brief nuptials, sometimes the replacement is better than the original. Here are seven famous examples of movie prosthesis where the loss of a limb turned out just fine, if not better.

6 Reality Show Judges Who Wish They Were Simon Cowell

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:13:00 PST

No judge has had more success than Simon Cowell, a man that became famous for being a jerk and then seen as a loveable jerk because he is famous. So naturally every reality show judge wishes they could capture some of that Cowell charm. But some realllly want to.

6 Classic WWE Matches That Were Under a Minute

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:37:00 PST

With WrestleMania 25 sure to deliver some epic bouts tonight, we thought we'd highlight a handful of matches that were shorter than a television commercial.

The 7 Best Fictional Fast Food Franchises

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:31:00 PST

Whether you love or hate fast food restaurants, you have to admit that they certainly are ubiquitous and uniform. Because of that, they're prime targets for fictionalization and parody. The following seven restaurants are memorable not only because it's so easy to see what they're making fun of, but also because a small part of you wonders what the french fries taste like there.

9 Good Things The Internet Has Ruined Forever

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:11:00 PST

Sure, the internet is awesome, but there are a few things that used to rule but now suck because of the existence of the Interweb. Here's 9 things the online world has ruined.

The 8 Worst Discontinued Foods Ever Produced

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:05:00 PST

The delicious foods you consume on a daily basis didn't just come from the ground, unless you're one of those "organic" folk. No, the best-tasting stuff is the result of trial and error, as well as plenty of research and marketing. But sometimes, the most well-intentioned food ideas turn out tasting like crap, and are thankfully removed from store shelves. The question for the following products is not why they were discontinued, but why they were even made in the first place? These are the 8 Worst Discontinued Foods Ever Produced.

8 Things No Man Can Do In A Manly Fashion

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:28:00 PST

Here are 8 things that it's tough to keep our Man Card while doing. Not even John Wayne could do the things on this list without sacrificing a little bit of his manliness.

The 5 Greatest French Fries in the World

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:46:00 PST

OMGLists counts down our five favorite, most mouth-wateringly tasty incarnations of the French fry ever to enter our greasy gullets.

The 9 Coolest Comic Book Antiheroes

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:41:00 PST

It seems like today's comic reader (and movie adaptation watcher) isn't interested in the plain vanilla superheroes dedicated to saving the world while maintaining a strong sense of honor. Instead, anti-heroes who aren't afraid to break the rules in order to protect mankind are the order of the day. Here's the 9 Coolest Comic Book Antiheroes.

6 Complaints Nerds Will Have About The Watchmen Movie

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:45:00 PST

The release of Watchmen is fast approaching, and you know what that means: it's almost time for the internet to become filled with nerds complaining about what they did wrong.

7 People Who Should Be Hosting the Oscars (Instead of Hugh Jackman)

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:28:00 PST

Look, we love Wolverine. But Hugh Jackman can't deliver the lawls like a proper comedian, which is why we've picked 7 funnymen (and women) who would probably be better Oscar hosts.

The 8 Most Awesome Comic Book Vehicles

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:47:00 PST

With so many comic books getting movie adaptations, one common thread has been present in nearly every successful blockbuster--the badass vehicular superhero transporter. Here are the 8 comic book vehicles we'd like to take the wheel of.

The 9 Most Memorable Celebrity Blow-Ups on Tape

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:36:00 PST

Celebrities have bad days just like the rest of us. Unfortunately, there are usually still recording devices nearby when they have those bad days. Unfortunately for them that is. Fortunate for us, because that means we get to hear them. And here are 9 of our favorites.

The 8 Most Boring Stretches of the Sports Year

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:00:00 PST

Sports fans have to suffer through some truly brutal periods of boring before we get to the delicious meaty parts. Here's the 8 worst wastes of time.

The 9 Lamest Film Fight Scenes Ever

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:11:00 PST

There's nothing more thrilling than a finely-crafted movie fight. Filled with flair, passion, and drama, it's something that's only possible when the best Hollywood talent are working at their top abilities. Unfortunately, some movies can't stage a battle with such grandeur, and we end up getting these nine brawls, which look worse than watching two fat drunk guys engaging in a pillowfight.

The 9 Most Unbelievable Fictional Resurrections

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:18:00 PST

When you want to create an intense moment in your narrative, you kill off a central character. When you decide you could care less about the narrative and want to keep making money, you revive said character. Here are nine examples of movies, shows, and comic books that toyed with life, death, and the feelings of its fans.

7 Film Franchises That Refuse to Die

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:53:29 PST

Hollywood loves a sequel. The only thing they love more than a sequel? A whole bunch of them. If there is a chance that all the money possibly hasn't been squeezed out of a concept, they will gladly push out one unoriginal sequel after another until the profit well has finally run dry.

7 Spectacular Fictional Christmas Alternatives

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 03:45:43 PST

Whether they're honoring, spoofing, or just plain avoiding Christmas, these seven fictional holidays almost match the spirit of the season with a weird twist all their own.

The 8 Worst Members of Superhero Teams

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:11:00 PST

Every family has a black sheep, every class has a dunce, and every group of superheroes has a member who's operating a level far below their more talented teammates. The follow 8 characters were the laughingstock of their respective groups, unable to prove their worth with their meager powers.

5 Famous Characters that Changed Drastically Over the Years

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:47:23 PST

Sometimes a character immediately springs onto the screen as a fully formed version of what viewers desire. However, many times there has to be an evolutionary process that leads to a character becoming what we know and love years later. Here are 5 examples of characters that first appeared in a very different form than what we all remember.

The 8 Creepiest Interpretations of Santa Claus

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:03:24 PST

The prospect of a bearded old man breaking and entering into millions of homes is pretty scary, but when you call the guy Santa, suddenly it's okay. However, if you're talking about these 8 creepy versions of Saint Nick, then your mood may be considerably less merry.

The 5 Least Informative Types of User Reviews

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:05:00 PST

With the holidays approaching, you might be tempted to take the word of your fellow internet user when it comes to their opinion on products and businesses. Just make sure it's not one of the following types of morons writing it.

The 8 Worst Theme Wedding Concepts

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:42:15 PST

Sometimes your dream day is often a nightmare for everyone you invite. Especially if you try to spice it up with one of these theme weddings.

The 8 Most Awkward Events of Adolescence

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:43:05 PST

Life is full of awkward moments, but one era encapsulates all that is uncomfortable. Here are eight moments every adult is currently surpressing about his or her adolescence.

The 007 Best Bond Movie Stunts

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:43:55 PST

Bond films are famous for their action sequences, most of which require grueling stunt work. Here are the seven best single stunts that were all done by actual humans with no tricks or the benefit of CGI.

The 5 Weirdest Anniversary Episodes

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:01:09 PST

OMGLists celebrates its first anniversary this week! In order to pay the occasion justice, we've picked 5 anniversary episodes that were way more entertaining than the typical "husband forgets the date" plot thread.

The 009 Nastiest Bond Villian Deaths

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:54:43 PST

It's been said that the James Bond movies are only as strong as their villains. Considering that some of the goriest deaths in the series come from the main villain executing his own henchmen (whether it's via piranha, sharks, compression chambers and the like), the head villains seem to get off easy. Sometimes, however, 007 gives them exactly what they deserve. Here are the nine grisliest ways that Bond's main antagonists have met their demise.

The 5 Most Memorable Crying Moments of the 2008 Election

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:45:32 PST

Barack Obama's victory yesterday was as moving as it was monumental. But it wasn't the only times tears were shed during the election season. Here's five moments that almost brought us to tears, too.

7 TV School Elections with Important Lessons

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:38:53 PST

After the mistakes of 2000 and 2004, we're hoping the US can come through with a controversy-free election this time. These seven sitcom school elections provided some important lessons.

7 Memorable Off-Screen Deaths

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:51:49 PST

The death scene is a time honored tradition of movies and tv. Where else can a thespian push their skills to the limit (or what we might call overact) and make one last push to prove that they deserve an award of some kind for their wonderfully emotional death scene? However, some times important characters never get their shot at having their death captured on film, instead just having it mentioned in passing by other characters. Here are 7 of the most memorable.

The 8 Most Insane Accusations of the 2008 Presidential Election

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:23:03 PST

There are two ways an election can be covered by the media. The first way is by examining the stances of the candidates on essential issues. The other way is to jump on every single crazy allegation made by a moron with an Internet connection (though sometimes, the candidates propagate them, too). We'd one day like to see one done the first way, but in the meantime, here is our list of the 8 Most Insane Accusations of the 2008 Presidential Election.

6 Awesome Characters With Names Like Barack

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:14:04 PST

With everyone (ignorant) harping on Barack Hussein Obama's middle and last names, we thought we'd point out how awesome his first name is by noting the 6 best fictional characters that (almost) share his name.

The 7 Suckiest Halloween Treats

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:22:47 PST

With Halloween coming soon, we thought we'd do the candy-givers of the world a favor and highlight the worst treats ever foisted upon costumed children. Whether you want to avoid having a lawn coated in egg yolks and 1-ply toilet paper, or earn the ire of every kid in your neighborhood, take note of these 7 sucky treats.

6 Unforgettable Campaign Characters Who Weren't Candidates

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:18:00 PST

Presidential candidates meet a lot of people during their time spent stumping and speaking. While most if those folks are instantly forgotten, some people manage to get their 15 minutes of fame by being highlighted by the campaigns. The following are a few individuals who featured prominently in presidential campaigns.

8 Inauspicious Early Roles for Famous Actors

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:20:35 PST

Celebrities do not rise overnight. Well at least not real ones. The girls from the Hills and the now infamous Joe the Plumber may have gotten famous extremely quickly for apparently no reason, but most actual celebrities have to work tirelessly over years to get where they are now. That is why some of today's best actors have filmographies filled with some less than stellar film choices. The best, of course, are the ones who acted in projects that have no resemblance to anything they do today. Here are 8 of the best.

The 10 Greatest Floating Heads of All Time

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:36:18 PST

For something that's probably scientifically impossible, works of fiction sure seem to make the floating disembodied head commonplace. The following ten heads have floated to the top of our hearts.

7 Subpar Saturday Night Live Presidential Imitations

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:30:43 PST

Saturday Night Live has been home to some pretty memorable political impressions that sometimes become as remembered as the politicians themselves. From Norm MacDonanld's Bob Dole meeting the real thing after Dole's defeat to Tina Fey making a series of cameos to lampoon Sarah Palin, SNL's candidate impressions always catch the eye of the public. When the show falters in finding the right match, however, the end result can be pretty brutal. Like MadTV brutal.

9 Great Comedy Albums You Need in Your Collection

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:05:19 PST

Sure, there are those comedy classics out there that everyone out there has heard and most comedy fans can quote directly from. But outside the Cosbys, Carlins, and Hickses there is a whole world of fantastic comedy albums to discover. Here are 9 that may not be readily available at your local Best Buy next to the Larry the Cable Guys and Dane Cooks, but are well worth tracking down.

7 Seriously Stupid Fictional Submarines

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:48:13 PST

There is perhaps no boat, with the exception of bikini-babe filled yachts, that man yearns to be inside more than the submarine. Hollywood has realized that and has produce many fiction stories featuring the aquatic wonder. However, some of the lamer ones are about as stupid as a screen door on a... well, you know.

7 Insane Campaign TV Ads

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:48:22 PST

When it comes to attaining political office for their candidates, political campaigns will throw any message against the wall to see what sticks. Here's 7 ads that left us scratching our heads.

7 Consistently Hilarious Talk Show Guests

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:22:39 PST

The hosts of talk shows are what get them to stay on the air, but what gets casual viewers to tune in are the guests. Sometimes they are actors with no business trying to be funny, but others are gems that make a conversation between host and guest like a fine jazz riff, except less pretentious and more funny. Here are 7 of the guests that consistently entertain us.

OMGLists SpotLists--The 4 Best Recent OMG Network Lists!

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:31:46 PST

We're back again with another batch of listy goodness from around the OMG network. Mmm... numeration...

6 Odd Inventions Google Could Extend Its Empire With

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:23:09 PST

With the launch of the Google Chrome web browser this week, one begins to wonder just how big the Google empire is going to become. They're already the best place the work in the nation, the most popular search engine, have created a new verb ("I'll just google it..."), so what's next? Here are our ideas for Google's next ventures:

8 Poorly Disguised Secret Identities

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:08:51 PST

As a superhero, maintaining your secret identity is paramount to a happy and healthy crime fighting career, and the same can be said for other vocations that utilize alter-egos. Unfortunately, all too often this clandestine identity isn't taken serious enough, and the people employing its use don$t go far enough to shore up their secrets. Here are 8 examples of the most poorly disguised secret identities.

The 8 Most Hilarious Celebrity Accidents

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:47:03 PST

The one thing we love more than adoring our celebrities is laughing at them when, for just a brief moment, they falter and appear to be almost human. Here are our 8 favorite humiliating celebrity accidents

OMGLists SpotLists--The 3 Best OMG Network Lists of the Week!

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:01:56 PST

We may have a burning passion for lists here at OMGLists, but we're not the only ones. In fact, many of the other sites in our OMG Network produce equally stellar lists that catch our eyes. Here's a collection of the best recent one, presented to you in--you guessed it--list format.

The 8 Most Memorable Comic Book Deaths

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:05:33 PST

Some entertainment mediums can be pretty stingy when it comes to killing off important characters; fortunately the comic book isn't one of them. Whether they're setting a storyline in motion or providing an apt conclusion to one, comic book deaths--even the temporary ones--can be especially memorable. Here's 8 deaths we'll remember for the rest of our lives.

6 Fictional Battle of the Bands We'd Love to See

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:32:17 PST

When watching a program, movie, or genre rife with fake bands, it can get hard to separate the pretenders from the pretenders who are really good at making fake music. In order to simplify things, we've taken 6 of the more contentious fictional band rivalries and settled them for you. You're welcome.

The 8 Best One-Punch Knockouts in Movie History

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:48:47 PST

In real life, it's hard to take down an enemy with one punch. Moreover, it hardly assures your dominance after the act. In the wonderful world of Hollywood, however, a well-placed punch will bring about great change. Here's 8 punches that mattered.

7 Film Failures That Killed Studios

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:02:52 PST

Box office bombs are nothing special. Every so often an Adventures of Pluto Nash or Stealth gets unleashed on a public that recognizes how terrible it will be and refuse to go. And have you seen the public lately? Your movie has to be pretty damn bad to tip these people off. But once in a great while, a film will emerge that does so poorly that it manages to destroy not just Hollywood careers, but entire movie studios. So join us in paying tribute to these 7 studio killing disasterpieces

7 Disappointing Summer Olympians

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:08:39 PST

Some of them fell far short of gold-medal expectations. Others tainted Olympic victory with illegal drugs or other underhanded methods. One thing is for sure--all of them left the games in lesser regard.

6 Wrongly Rated Movies

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:34:54 PST

Try as the MPAA might to make movie ratings work, you're bound to run into a movie branded for the wrong audience. Whether it's overly punishing fleeting moments of mature content, or going easy on an established franchise or director, the following six movies could have used another screening before they slapped the rating on the poster.

5 Fine Web-sitcoms You Must Watch

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:48:40 PST

Ugh. This stupid summer TV season is breaking new ground in the world of suck. If you're tired of "Farmer Wants a Wife" and "I Survived a Japanese Game Show," there's an entire internet full of amazingly hilarious shows. With most episodes running roughly five to ten minutes, why not sample a show or two?

9 Comic Series Almost as Awesome as Watchmen

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:50:39 PST

Now that the hype for the upcoming Watchmen movie is in full swing, we thought it was high time we celebrate some of the other intelligently written comic books that are worth reading. Get your hands on these and the wait for the Watchmen will fly by faster than a speeding bullet.

8 Great Villains We Want in the Next Batman Movie

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:04:48 PST

With The Dark Knight set to break box-office records, a sequel is almost certainly in the works. With Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhardt's masterful performances as The Joker and Two-Face, respectively, finding another villian or two to able to face off against the caped crusader, while staying true to Christopher Nolan's darker tone won't be an easy task. Here's 8 villains that may be able to pull it off.

The Seven Sweetest Fictional Theme Parks

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:15:50 PST

Theme Parks: the greatest summer destination for child and tourist alike. If you can weather long lines, unbearable heat, and annoying screams and accents, then you'll be rewarded with two minutes of near death experiences. Thankfully, these seven fictional theme parks pack in enough excitement (and more than enough potential for death) for us to skip Six Flags this year.

Seven Subpar Posthumous Movies

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:03:56 PST

With the release of The Dark Knight, critics are hailing the recently-deceased Heath Ledger's performance as Oscar-worthy. Unfortunately, the following seven movies aren't quite the same testament to the stars who appeared in them after their passing.

Seven Stupid Sports Stadium Sponsorships

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:36:36 PST

Remember the days when stadiums and arenas were named after the team that played there or an influential figure? Nowadays, stadium names are fair game to the highest bidder and often make little sense. The following seven stadiums are prime examples of advertising in sports done falsely.

8 Extremely Frightening Clowns

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:46:31 PST

For a profession meant to entertain kids, clowns sure can scare people of all ages. Here's eight face-painted funnymen who scared the crap out of us, whether it was intentional or not.

The 8 Dumbest Products for Lazy Bastards

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:11:20 PST

Why burden yourself with simple actions to execute easy tasks? These 8 items allow you to accomplish the mundane with minimal strain.

The 7 Sweetest Fictional Summercamps

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:03:22 PST

There used to be a better era, when as children, we would be whisked off for the summer by our parents and left near the forest with some strangers for months at a time. Since those days are so fondly remembered by so many, we thought we'd list the 7 Sweetest Fictional Summercamps

7 Hit Shows that Started in the Summer

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:15:18 PST

While the summer TV season may seem like a cesspool of mediocrity, there have actually been a few hit programs that have moved beyond the realm of "Don't Forget the Lyrics! Check out these seven shows with surprising summer starts!

7 Stupid Accessories that Will Suckify Your Ride

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:19:16 PST

Regardless of how trucks and cars are used these days, many people are choosing to express themselves via their vehicular decorations. Problem is that most people doing it are only showing off what big losers they are.

6 Celebrity Endorsements that Make No Sense

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:36:02 PST

Most celebrities are open to any means to bring more wealth into their grotesquely gigantic bank accounts. That's why they'll gladly slap their face onto any product that will earn them a few bucks, no matter how strange. Sometimes these pairings lead to the George Foreman Grill, but most of the time they lead to the kind of awful I've listed in this article.

6 Stupid Superhero Movie Recasts

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:04:58 PST

Whether its contract disputes, long stretches between films, or a franchise reboot, superhero movie franchises sometimes see major roles recast. The following 6 switches were like kryptonite to comic book film fans.

7 Hyped Tech Products that Quickly Became Obsolete

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:26:41 PST

Woe be the gadget-loving early adopter. Sure, you get to show off your cool new products to everyone, but is it worth spending much more on these 7 products when showier successors hit stores shortly afterward?

7 Successful TV Spin-offs

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:57:07 PST

With the "Family Guy" spin-off around the corner and an "Office" spin-off in the works, we decided to shine the spotlight on the spin-offs that actually worked, even if you didn't realize they were spin-offs at all.

10 Bad-Ass Bipedal Dogs

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:21:25 PST

Dogs are awesome. There's no denying that. Man's best friend deserves more respect, and how better to earn them by walking among us? The following dogs boast the ability to walk like people, among other amazing abilities. These pooches are nobody's bitch.

The 7 Most Pathetic Supervillians in Cinematic History

Wed, 28 May 2008 14:30:11 PST

They can't all be the Lex Luthor or the Joker. Heck, sometimes they can't even be Bruce Banner's dad from Hulk. These 7 Supervillains didn't just fail at defeating their nemesis, they failed at entertaining audiences.

6 Sequels That Ruined Film Franchises

Fri, 23 May 2008 12:48:38 PST

With Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull hitting theatres this week and getting mixed reviews, it got us thinking, what are some of the sequels that have ruined an otherwise good franchise? Read on!

Top 5 Web Browsers That Aren't IE, Safari, or Firefox

Thu, 22 May 2008 15:45:36 PST

Internet Explorer, Safari and Firefox take up a 97.1 percent share of the market. But what about the rest of us slobs who protest anything corporate, reject anything mainstream, and don't even know why? There is surprising amount of excellent web browsers that get no love at all. And these are our five favorites.

6 Essential Tips For Surviving Summer Music Festivals

Wed, 21 May 2008 18:25:19 PST

It's summer music festival time, and while it's a prime chance to check out dozens of bands on the cheap, it's also a dangerous breeding ground for death, disease, and other catastrophes. These six tips may just save your life.

The 7 Most Epic Rickrolls Ever

Tue, 20 May 2008 12:37:24 PST

It seems these days that almost everything is made easier with the aid of the internet, and that notion certainly holds true when it comes to pranks. One recent phenomenon that can attest to this growing trend is the humiliating gag known as the Rickroll. Here are 7 examples of some of the best Rick Astley pranks that have been pulled and then documented.

7 Great TV Pilots That Never Got Off The Ground

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:37:34 PST

There have been numerous occasions where some pretty great shows that seemed destined for fame and glory got passed on in favor of more reality shows and detective dramas. Here's 7 shows that should have been picked up.

The 7 Weirdest Celebrity Rap Projects

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:32:27 PST

Although many rappers have crossed over the Hollywood divide to become successful actors and actresses, the same cannot be said in reverse. Yet celebrities cannot seem to stay away from the rap scene, eager to prove that they can sort of sing and rhyme words along with the best of them. Keep reading for 7 of the weirdest incidences of celebrities deciding to launch their own (short) rap careers.

10 Attractive Women Who Could Kick Your Ass At Something Manly

Mon, 12 May 2008 12:10:49 PST

Women have historically been seen as the "fairer sex" and their physical accomplishments are often overshadowed by their male counterparts. But let's get something straight: there are plenty of women out there who are not only attractive but who are pretty damn good at a sport or profession that's normally seen as "manly." So the next time you think of women as the weaker sex, take a look at the following examples and wallow in the disgusting pool of your own wrongness.

5 Failures of Modern Hair Design

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:33:50 PST

You needn't look in your parents' yearbook to find truly laughable haircuts in this day and age. The following five styles are enjoying extreme popularity, despite looking completely and utterly ridiculous.

7 Unpopular Themes for Hit Shows

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:23:26 PST

Syndication may have gotten you used to a particular version of a show's theme song, but some programs had some weird themes before they had an audience. Here's seven ones that probably kept its shows from popularity.

You'd Still Hit It: 7 Hot Actresses Who Uglied It Up

Thu, 01 May 2008 15:16:52 PST

7 beauties forced to don ugly face all in the name of art

7 Blatant Grand Theft Auto Clones

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:23:30 PST

Grand Theft Auto IV is finally out, and gamers nationwide are shirking their responsibilities With a series this popular imitators are bound to pop up, and although some like The Getaway and Saint's Row have managed to carve their own niche (that still doesn't reach Rockstar level), most have not. To celebrate the landmark release let's take a look back at some games that have tried to co-opt the GTA formula but have come up short.

8 Gaming Items That Were Made To Be Misplaced

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:51:46 PST

Nothing puts a damper on a potential gaming session like finding out a critical component is nowhere to be found. The following 8 accessories and games are the toughest to find when you need them.

8 Fictional Characters Who Died Too Early

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:19:32 PST

Writers and directors know that killing off a well-liked character can really add some punch to a narrative. It's just that sometimes they don't know quite when to do it. These characters had so much more to live for, and seeing them iced so early on into their respective stories left us scratching our heads.

5 LARP Games That Aren't For Losers

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:46:40 PST

Live Action Role Playing, or LARPing, may look like fun, but it's basest elements--wearing renaissance fair clothing while pretending to fight dragons--are socially indefensible. While you may never be able to unsheathe your broadsword in public without scorn, a few LARPing games have actually emerged of which you need not be ashamed to call yourself a player.

5 Fantastic Movie Commentaries

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:06:30 PST

The DVD has allowed filmmakers to provide unprecedented insight into the film-making process. From deleted scenes to documentaries, film fans can find a bounty of behind-the-scenes info on these precious discs. One feature that often falls through the cracks is the commentary track, wherein those most knowledgeable about a film speak about it as it plays. It's often hit or miss, as even the most accomplished actors and filmmakers can be total duds when it comes to talking about their work. Below are five DVD commentaries that are almost as enjoyable as the movies they cover.

7 Alternate Endings that Completely Flipped (off) the Script

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:49:02 PST

Omglists details how 7 alternate endings would have completely changed the tone of 7 movies.

7 Movie Innovations Science Has Stiffed Us On

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:31:56 PST

Movies and television have promised us great things from the scientific community. Unfortunately, while they have cured diseases and connected our real world, they've also left us bitterly lacking in these key areas that would surely lead to a more fulfilling (or at least awesome) existence for all of us.

6 Sucky Things About Spring

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:50:36 PST

Spring is a great season, but like any transitional time (I'm looking at you, puberty), there are always some annoying aspects that you just can't escape. Here's a few reasons Summer can't come soon enough.

The 6 Best Mock Movies-within-Movies

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:11:06 PST

Viewers always want what they can't have, and filmmakers know that. What better bait to throw their way than the meta-movie? These little bits of imagination sometimes served as a plot point, and other times to satirize the movie-making process, but they were always entertaining. And we'd love to see them expanded to full-length. If "Machete" can do it, these can!

7 Games That Made Leaping Lame

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:35:01 PST

Hearkening back to the days of Pitfall and Super Mario Bros, videogames have made us all jumping fiends. Even now, with 3D games making the leaps even trickier, there's nothing like clearing a chasm with a running start and a strong jump. These 7 games, however, couldn't get the simple action right and frustrated gamers to no end.

7 Ridiculous 1980's Hotlines

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:21:57 PST

Oh, what you could do with your parents' permission as a child. With a phone and a ton of money to burn, a child of the 1980's had so many 1-900 numbers at his or her disposal. While just about all of them were cash-vacuums, the following seven break the bank in terms of stupidity.

7 Facebook Apps that are Crap

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:17:59 PST

Remember when Facebook was the more professional alternative to MySpace? Now that the gates have opened for people to create applications, Facebook profiles have become cluttered catastrophes of html. Here's 7 popular ones that take up valuable Scrabulous room.

7 Weird Superheros Who Won't Ever Hit the Silver Screen (But Should)

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:36:32 PST

These 7 odd comic book characters will question everything you think you know about super hero film.

7 TV Shows That Desperately Need DVDs

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:41:35 PST

So with every single TV show that ever existed making its way to DVD, the question is, why aren't these ones?