| September 7, 2012 - 5:30 pm
Every couple of years around this time, some readers seem to get a little bit frustrated with the amount of political content on the site, and I can’t say that this year is going to be any different. The general argument seems to go that people (in particular the straw people who make this paraphrased complaint) come here to watch videos of trampoline accidents and laugh at Hugh Jackman’s pee-stained crotch, and if they wanted to hear or talk about politics they could go to any number of smarter, more informed websites. That is true! Sort of! But you also have to remember that Videogum is subject to the ebbs and flows of the Internet, and if the country is in the midst of an election, then that’s definitely going to seep through. Also who cares, man?! Take a chill pill! I would like to think, too, that another reason that people read Videogum is because this site is engaged with the world around us, and amidst the burps and farts and splats we actually DO at least TRY and take a second to think about what things mean to us and/or other people, and how our interests and/or values and/or goals interact with other interests and/or values and/or goals. I guess the point that I am trying to make is please register to vote, and this November, post your comments AT THE BALLOT BOX.
After the jump, the five Highest Rated comments, as voted on by you, the Lowest Rated comment, the winner of the Faked Death Public Marriage Proposal Caption Contest, and the Editor’s and Associate Editor’s Choice.
#6 hipsterdad | Aug 31st
via https://www.facebook.com/defeatmitt
Posted in: Clint Eastwood Interviews Some Awful Chair
#5 summer estherson | Sep 4th
“And that’s why you always accept my marriage proposals.”
Posted in: The Videogum Why Don’t You Caption It? Contest: Faked Death Public Marriage Proposal
#4 lawblog | Sep 4th
I’m pooping.
Posted in: Breaking Bad S05E08: To Be Continued…!
#3 la la landon | Sep 4th
“why dont poor people just buy more money?” – mitt romney
Posted in: Victoria Jackson Is Still Pretty Victoria Jackson-y
#2 tiredandwired | Sep 4th
No one saying “Czech please!” during the cafe scene felt like a wasted opportunity.
[Assoc. Ed. Note: This was a short week, but you guys definitely weren’t SHORT on great comments! Hahahahaha! Congrats, tiredandwired! Congrats, other guys! Cherish this moment, life is short!!]
#1 facetaco | Aug 31st
Hey, wait a second! When we discussed this remake before, you guys all downvoted me because I suggested Tina Fey for the titular role! And I’ve been booed at LEAST several times for Rihanna-based content, too! I’m starting to think this is some sort of conspiracy against me!
Posted in: Should Rihanna Play Michelle Pfeiffer In The Scarface Remake?
[Ed. Note: Why would you think that?!]
summer estherson | Sep 4th
[Ed. Note: Congratulations, summer estherson! You earned it.]
fondue cheddar | 12:08pm
WHO DO THE MILLIONAIRES THINK I ARE? I AM
Posted in: Lindsay Lohan Speaks Up For The Invisible
[Assoc. Ed. Note: I just love that Lindsay Lohan tweet so much.]
imsteph | Sep 5th
Posted in: Think Toilets Are Gross? Put One In Your Pocket!
[Ed. Note: Sometimes in this world you just have to call them like you see them. No time to mess around.]
MOR-Skewing Queens Festival Cancelled A Week After It Was Announced
Watch Third Man Records Play A Record In Space
Rihanna – “Goodnight Gotham” Video
Billy Corgan Discusses The New World Order On Infowars’ Batshit Anti-Hillary Fundraiser
Zomby x Burial – “Sweetz”
| September 7, 2012 - 5:30 pm
Every couple of years around this time, some readers seem to get a little bit frustrated with the amount of political content on the site, and I can’t say that this year is going to be any different. The general argument seems to go that people (in particular the straw people who make this paraphrased complaint) come here to watch videos of trampoline accidents and laugh at Hugh Jackman’s pee-stained crotch, and if they wanted to hear or talk about politics they could go to any number of smarter, more informed websites. That is true! Sort of! But you also have to remember that Videogum is subject to the ebbs and flows of the Internet, and if the country is in the midst of an election, then that’s definitely going to seep through. Also who cares, man?! Take a chill pill! I would like to think, too, that another reason that people read Videogum is because this site is engaged with the world around us, and amidst the burps and farts and splats we actually DO at least TRY and take a second to think about what things mean to us and/or other people, and how our interests and/or values and/or goals interact with other interests and/or values and/or goals. I guess the point that I am trying to make is please register to vote, and this November, post your comments AT THE BALLOT BOX.
After the jump, the five Highest Rated comments, as voted on by you, the Lowest Rated comment, the winner of the Faked Death Public Marriage Proposal Caption Contest, and the Editor’s and Associate Editor’s Choice.
#6 hipsterdad | Aug 31st
via https://www.facebook.com/defeatmitt
Posted in: Clint Eastwood Interviews Some Awful Chair
#5 summer estherson | Sep 4th
“And that’s why you always accept my marriage proposals.”
Posted in
: The Videogum Why Don’t You Caption It? Contest: Faked Death Public Marriage Proposal
#4 lawblog | Sep 4th
I’m pooping.
Posted in: Breaking Bad S05E08: To Be Continued…!
#3 la la landon | Sep 4th
“why dont poor people just buy more money?” – mitt romney
Posted in: Victoria Jackson Is Still Pretty Victoria Jackson-y
#2 tiredandwired | Sep 4th
No one saying “Czech please!” during the cafe scene felt like a wasted opportunity.
[Assoc. Ed. Note: This was a short week, but you guys definitely weren’t SHORT on great comments! Hahahahaha! Congrats, tiredandwired! Congrats, other guys! Cherish this moment, life is short!!]
#1 facetaco | Aug 31st
Hey, wait a second! When we discussed this remake before, you guys all downvoted me because I suggested Tina Fey for the titular role! And I’ve been booed at LEAST several times for Rihanna-based content, too! I’m starting to think this is some sort of conspiracy against me!
Posted in: Should Rihanna Play Michelle Pfeiffer In The Scarface Remake?
[Ed. Note: Why would you think that?!]
summer estherson | Sep 4th
[Ed. Note: Congratulations, summer estherson! You earned it.]
fondue cheddar | 12:08pm
WHO DO THE MILLIONAIRES THINK I ARE? I AM
Posted in: Lindsay Lohan Speaks Up For The Invisible
[Assoc. Ed. Note: I just love that Lindsay Lohan tweet so much.]
imsteph | Sep 5th
Posted in: Think Toilets Are Gross? Put One In Your Pocket!
[Ed. Note: Sometimes in this world you just have to call them like you see them. No time to mess around.]
MOR-Skewing Queens Festival Cancelled A Week After It Was Announced
Watch Third Man Records Play A Record In Space
Rihanna – “Goodnight Gotham” Video
Billy Corgan Discusses The New World Order On Infowars’ Batshit Anti-Hillary Fundraiser
Zomby x Burial – “Sweetz”