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Animal Shelter Goes Viral With Heartwarming Low-Budget Commercial

Taylor Berman
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Animal Shelter Goes Viral With Heartwarming Low-Budget Commercial

An animal shelter in Atlanta specializes in finding homes for cats has become an internet phenomenon this week after a low-budget commercial it produced went viral.

Furkids Animal and Rescue Shelters’ “Kitty Kommercial” stars a man who, in style and humor, resembles Breaking Bad’s Saul Goodman or a used-car salesman; he’s dressed in an ill-fitting, mismatched blazer/slacks combo, and he hawks the cats with enough cheesy dad jokes to humiliate an entire bus full of middle schoolers. He’s played by a man who works at a rental property management company, not an actor; his sister, who volunteers at the shelter, suggested him because he’s naturally funny.

“You like black cats, we’ve got the blackest cats you’ve ever seen,” the actor says at one point while standing near a very black cat. “It’s like midnight in the middle of a coffin over here. You like sleepy kitties, we’ve got the sleepiest kitties you’ve ever seen. You don’t like tails, no problem—get a cat without one.”

The video was released on December 23 and eventually made its way to Reddit; since then, it’s been viewed more than 2.7 million times. Huffington Post reports the entire video took just 30 minutes to film and cost just “a couple cans of cat food for the cat stars.”

Watch the video below, and be sure to stick around until the end for the Sarah McLachlan cover.

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Hanson Brothers Beer? 9 Surprising Celebrity Beer Collaborations

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Hanson Brothers Beer? 9 Surprising Celebrity Beer Collaborations

When was the last time you thought about Rick Astley? That’s what we thought. He’s developing his own beer, teaming with Mikkeller brewery in Copenhagen to develop an as-of-yet unnamed brew that, he says, will be a “pilsner type lager.” This means  you can now have “Never Gonna Give You Up” running through your head every time you sip it. You know, unless the beer sucks, in which case you can give it up ASAP.

But Astley isn’t the only B(eer) List celeb to collaborate on a beer.  Here are 8 other celebs who are almost famous enough to make the cut for “Dancing With the Stars.”

Hanson Brothers

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The three, long-haired blond brothers who sang, “Mmmbop” in the 90’s own their own brewery, Hanson Brothers Beer Co., in Oklahoma. And their most popular brew? You guessed it! Mmmhops Pale Ale. Rolls on the tongue.

Barenaked Ladies

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This band who wrote soft rap-rock ballads like “One Week” partnered with Flying Monkeys in Ontario to make BNL Strong Beer, an 11% ABV Imperial Chocolate Stout.

Darius Rucker (aka Hootie)

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Rock Brothers Brewing has partnered with Darius Rucker of 90’s rock band “Hootie and the Blowfish” to create an American Blonde Ale with hints of Lemongrass. According to the brewery it’s “amazingly smooth,” much like Hootie’s hold-your-hand lyrics.

Sup Pop Records

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Seattle’s Elysian Brewing has partnered with legendary record label Sub Pop to bring you the Loser Pale Ale, a crisp and tropical brew to honor the Grunge era, Nirvana and maybe even a little wink to Washington great, Beck. Okay this pairing is no B-List but it is fun!

Michael Voltaggio

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This “Bad Boy” chef who takes himself a little too seriously worked with Flying Dog Brewery in Maryland to create a smoked Amber Ale they call “Backyard Ale,” which the chef hopes pairs with all things BBQ.

Tom Green

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The man who made the lyric, “My bum is on your lips” semi-famous helped create Milk Stout beer with Beau’s Brewery that the two parties describe as “creamy and velvety.” The two parties recommend the beer with “cheese sandwiches,” which is odd, much like Green’s old MTV show. Let’s move on.

Adrian Grenier

This “Entourage” star is known for rolling in packs. So why not create a six-pack of beer and slap his name on it? The be-stubbled actor recently founded a brewery called Churchkey Can Co., where the signature brew is pilsner. Bland alert!

Iron Maiden

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Thrashing metal bands deserve their own beers too, right? Well, Iron Maiden and Robinsons Brewery in the U.K. think so, which is why they invented Trooper, an Extra Special Bitter: a malty dark beer with a little hopped edge.

TFT How To: 4 Tips For Using Marijuana To Break Monotony

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TFT How To: 4 Tips For Using Marijuana To Break Monotony

Outside of medicinal and social situations, one of the age-old uses for marijuana has been its ability to break down the monotony of tedious tasks. Professionals around the world secretly indulge in pot before heading to mundane day jobs, celebrities have copped to sucking on medicated candies during hours-long signing sessions, and even among family you may have run into a rogue cousin who couldn’t quite make it through your Aunt Judy’s choir recital without some help.

So whether you’ll be signing autographs for four hours, cleaning the house all day, or offering moral support at a friend’s three-hour long interpretive dance performance, here are some things to consider when using pot to get through those tedious tasks in your life.

Mode Of Marijuana


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The first decision you must make is which mode of marijuana is a.) available to you and b.) best suited to the task at hand. Whether you decide on a joint, a dab, an edible, or anything in between, each option brings with it different nuances on how the ensuing high will play out.

Smoking can bring about more immediate effects while an edible can give you more of a time-release that lasts for much longer.

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If you have the luxury, choosing between different strains of cannabis can help you determine the type of experience you will have. Try experimenting with different indica, sativa, and hybrid strains to see how they affect you and take some notes of how each one feels. That way, the next time around you can make a more educated decision on what to buy—whether it’s a buzzy sativa to keep you awake or a body-melting indica to ensure you stay seated.

Timing


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Timing can be the trickiest of factors to consider when pairing pot with a specific task at hand. No matter if you’ve decided to munch on an edible or sneak a quick hit off of your vape pen, it’s likely best not to do it too far in advance. If possible, step away a few minutes before your task or event is about to begin and partake in private, thus allowing the effects of the cannabis to activate as you are beginning the tedium at hand and not much before.

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Though you’re not back in math class it may seem like between timing and dosing there are quite a few calculations to be done. This is nevertheless important in ensuring the best possible outcome. For a monotonous task, you want the time to pass effortlessly while still keeping a clear head. That could come from a single dab, half a joint, a quarter of chocolate bar, two medicated breath mints, or a long-lasting THC transdermal patch—it depends on your own preferences and your body’s tolerance.

Werner Herzog’s Hot Take of The Day: All Things Yoga

Taylor Berman
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Werner Herzog’s Hot Take of The Day: All Things Yoga

Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog is best known for his obsessions with the monumental issues of human existence: technology, art, beauty, death, the unforgiving brutality of nature, and the exploration of the unknown. But he also considers—and complains about—the banality of everyday life and the minutia of current events. Here is the German artist’s take on yoga:

I think there should be holy war against yoga classes.

This has been Werner Herzog’s Hot Take of the Day.

5 Sites Where The Single Marijuana Lover Can Find Love

Lucy Lifted
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5 Sites Where The Single Marijuana Lover Can Find Love

Are you a cannabis consumer looking to connect with another marijuana lover? In this uber-connected electronic age, there are plenty of options—and apps—to link people who enjoy Mary Jane. And as cannabis users emerge from the shadows, single tokers will have less and less trouble meeting that special someone.


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If cannabis is important to you, you’re likely interested in finding your own kind. High There!, a popular social network linking cannabis aficionados, has been dubbed “Tinder for tokers,” but it offers more than just romantic hookups. Users can choose to connect to “chat,” go out,” or “stay in” (like Netflix and chill but instead of Netflix it’s bong rips, see?) You build a profile by uploading a photo and writing 420 characters of information about yourself. Then the app allows you to swipe through potential matches, optimized by preference for consuming cannabis: smoking, vaping, edibles or “all kinds.” According to the website, High There! “unites cannabis users and enthusiasts… in a friendly, judgment-free environment”. The free app is available for iOS and Android use.


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Another matchmaking site helping folks find reefer romance is My420Mate, an online platform for cannabis-loving singles that features a good-looking user interface and free smartphone app. My 420Mate members join for free; they can then add photos, chat live, and search for matches in their area. The company, whose motto is “plant your seed and watch your love grow,” bills itself as the “Cupid for cannabis lovers.”

And then there’s dating coach Molly Peckler, who through her company Highly Devoted offers advice for singles looking to meet cute with cannabis. Peckler credits cannabis with deepening and strengthening her relationship with her husband, and has dedicated herself to helping bring weed lovers together.


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Facebook offers a myriad of marijuana meet-up groups, as does Plenty of Fish. Just Google “cannabis dating” or “420 singles.” Lots of other cannabis-specific dating sites pop up as well, like Passin Grass (“Meet. Smoke. Chill.”) and Date 420 Friendly. As marijuana legalization spreads across the nation, single smokers are looking to spark the connection—and a joint!

A new year brings a fresh outlook on life—it’s the perfect time to meet new people. Light up (or enjoy an edible, take a tincture—however you like to get lifted), make the leap and give cannabis-friendly social networking a shot. You never know who might crop up. Crop, get it? Yay for weed puns. Now get out there and meet someone who’ll find things as funny as you do after burning one down!


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How @Wendys Twitter Accidentally Became A Troll And Played Itself

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How @Wendys Twitter Accidentally Became A Troll And Played Itself

The nebulous “internet” is not a trustworthy beast. The same sword it knights you with, it will good night you with. The love is fickle, and often fleeting, and chasing it will likely end unfortunately for you.

This was evidenced recently in the latest “Can You Believe This Funny Account?” award winner, the @Wendys Twitter account. A swift burn of a troll went viral and a swelling interest surrounded their tweets, resulting in many discovering how frequently funny whoever was behind the account could be. Suddenly, users were begging @Wendys to roast them, too, placing more engagement and eyeballs on their account. It was every social media manager’s dream.

https://twitter.com/Fraxtil/status/816056124713488384

Two things: a) this is kind of how advanced corporate marketing and brand management works in the digital sphere—your consumer loyalty correlates with the *cool*, or *woke*, or in this case, *hilarious* brand more than the product itself. They’re reinforcing other sticky advertising, not changing your mind. Your joy of devouring a Wendy’s double bacon cheeseburger or 5-piece nuggets is already known. Their backhanding a troll—while commendable—shouldn’t change anything. That burger isn’t suddenly juicier just because the drama surrounding it is. Also b) the humor is pretty low stakes and basic. Louis C.K. or Dave Chappelle, they are not.

The increasing activity and attention led the content mills to spin and collect those possible clicks, reinforcing that the @Wendys Twitter account was *a thing that was definitely happening*. (And no, we’re not really exempt here either.) If you logged on to your FaceInstaTwitterBook this week, it’d be remarkable if you somehow didn’t see this story—it was even on Anderson Cooper.

The love was real for the pig-tailed redhead. “Wendy’s Is Roasting People On Twitter, And It’s Just Too Funny,” read a Bored Panda headline. From USA Today: “Wendy’s is cold on Twitter, some might even say frosty.” College Humor: “Wendy’s Twitter Replies Are Becoming the Best Part of Twitter.” Don’t forget, People: “Wendy’s Just Won the Best Twitter Feud of 2017 So Far.” A definite win for the brand.

@Wendys knows how to play the Internet game. It has opinions on the best original Pokemon, can deliver a funny GIF or two, and can speak hip and/or nerdy in trendy internet terms. It listens to the kids, bro.

Then @Wendys tweeted the wrong meme.

Pepe the Frog used to be an innocuous meme, used essentially in the way @Wendys did. Perverse, slightly creepy, yet funny. But the meme became co-opted by the alt-right, and its meaning as symbol has altered drastically. Hillary Clinton’s campaign decried its usage and the Anti-Defamation League added Pepe the Frog to its “Hate on Display” database. The meme is not funny in the way it once was. “Our community manager was unaware of the recent political connotations associated with Pepe memes, and it has since been removed,” Wendy’s social media manager Amy Brown said to Business Insider.

To keep up with the drastically shifting meaning of words and memes on the internet is a full-time gig. If you lived off the grid, or weren’t following certain circles, it’s easily possible you weren’t aware that Pepe the Frog was now considered a hate symbol of sorts. @Wendys offense likely won’t strike you that seriously, unless you’re of the “internet.” It’s a forgivable mistake, really. But if you play by the internet’s rules and chase its adoration, you’ll get burned eventually. It might even come from a fast food account. Then, to save face, you’ll have no choice but to eat the beef.

 

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Did You Know: N. America Spent $6.7 Billion in 2016 On Legal Marijuana?

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Did You Know: N. America Spent $6.7 Billion in 2016 On Legal Marijuana?

The whole of North America’s legal marijuana trade generated an impressive $6.7 billion in sales last year, according to a recent analysis by industry consulting firm ArcView Group.

That’s not a bad haul for a product that is still considered mostly illegal in the eyes of the United States and Canadian governments.

But it seems that not even the outlaw status surrounding the cannabis plant is enough to prevent a huge chunk of the population from using the substance. The latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows there is somewhere around 22 million Americans using marijuana every month, with as many as 37 million at least once a year.

There are now eight states that have legalized the leaf for recreational purposes, while Canada is on the verge of making it legal nationwide. So it goes without saying that the North American pot market is only going to get stronger as these newfound policies are put into action.

In fact, the report predicts the cannabis trade is presently on course to experience a 25 percent growth rate over the next few years, raking in a whopping $20.2 billion in annual sales by the year 2021.

“The only consumer industry categories I’ve seen reach $5 billion in annual spending and then post anything like 25 percent compound annual growth in the next five years are cable television (19 percent) in the 1990s and the broadband internet (29 percent) in the 2000s,” Tom Adams, editor in chief of ArcView, said in a press release.

While it might be hard to believe that a substance the United States government refuses to recognize even for its medicinal qualities is becoming one of the most rapid growing industries in American history, that is exactly what the report conveys.

“What broadband changed for the internet was a kind of remarkable parallel to legalization for cannabis,” Adams said in an interview with Business Insider. “We saw what had been a $5 billion industry — like this one — in North America take off at that point on new growth spurts.”

In legal states like Colorado and Washington, there was a 62 percent increase in consumer spending last year on cannabis products, according to the report. But now that California, Maine, Massachusetts and Nevada are set to launch a recreational sector in the next year or so, the growth rate of the U.S. pot market is expected to be comparable to the Internet access industry over the course of the next four to five years.

People Are Losing Their Minds Over These 9 Himalayan Salt Products

Maria Loreto
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People Are Losing Their Minds Over These 9 Himalayan Salt Products

Himalayan salt is a delicacy, something you might have heard from your mother who ranted on and on about the benefits it provides to your health, how it slows down the aging process of your body, and its deliciousness when used in the kitchen.

Aside from its cool pink color and your mother’s ramblings, you might not know much about Himalayan salt and the many ways in which it can be used. We’d like to introduce you to some of the stuff out there, how varied they can be, and why people are freaking out over it. By the time you’re through with this list, you’ll be a connoisseur.

1- Himalayan Salt Inhalers

Inhaling salt doesn’t sound like the most pleasant experience, but Himalayan Salt Inhalers are extremely popular among asthmatics and people with allergies due to the great benefits they offer, giving you the feeling of spending a runny-nose day on the beach.

2- Himalayan Salt Scrubs

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Exfoliation and salt scrubs are kind of the bread and butter of spas, so this product isn’t so surprising. You could recommend this to your Yogi friend, and go off about the benefits the salt will have on their skin and soul.

3- Himalayan Salt Lamps

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No, that is not a dinosaur egg; It’s a lamp. Made out of pink salt.

You might claim that it’s random and it might be, but it’s also pretty cool and we bet it would look great on your bedroom.

4- Himalayan Salt Foot Tiles

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Does it itch? Will it leave your foot feeling like a baby’s butt? We don’t know, but we’re curious.

5- Himalayan Salt Platters and Mortars

Because why the hell not have platters and utensils made out of salt, right?

6- Himalayan Salt Deodorants

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It’s a thing!

7- Himalayan Salt Necklace

Does it attract positive vibes? Sure!

Is it cute? Not really.

8- Himalayan Salt Soap

Take your salt to the shower.

9- Himalayan Salt For Cooking

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Finally! Although cooking with that looks like a lot of hard work.

Nobody Wants To Open The George Lucas Museum Except George Lucas

Sam Jones
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Nobody Wants To Open The George Lucas Museum Except George Lucas

George Lucas, the creator of our beloved and much-loved-to-hate Star Wars films, can’t seem to find a home for his museum full of tchotchkes.

Bloomberg reports:

Lucas has offered to build his museum in a major American city for free. Including construction costs, an endowment, and the value of the artwork, his organization says the total value of his gift is $1.5 billion. ‘It’s an epic act of generosity and altruism,’ says Don Bacigalupi, the museum effort’s president. ‘George Lucas, as with any person of great resources and great success, could choose to do whatever he wants to do with his resources, and he has chosen to give an extraordinary gift to the people of a city and the world.’

But art critics — or pretty much anyone who knows anything about art, for that matter — would call what he wants to fill the museum with “schmaltzy.” His collection is made up of kitschy art including original Flash Gordon comics, Mad magazine covers and shit from his own movies. Yeah, those movies people blame him for ruining with Jar Jar Binks and three terrible prequels.

His early vision for the museum also included 500,000 artifacts from the prequels. But no one wants to host his ode to all things Lucas, mysteriously: He’s tried to build it in San Francisco’s Presidio national park, Chicago’s waterfront, and Los Angeles, but no one’s biting.

Will your city please host George’s big fancy museum? Hopefully it won’t include any fan art of Jar Jar.

[h/t Bloomberg]

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Matt Lauer And The Choker: What Other Throwback Fashion Trends Should He Try?

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Matt Lauer And The Choker: What Other Throwback Fashion Trends Should He Try?

Matt Lauer wore a choker on “The Today Show.” That is a sentence that requires no introduction and no you didn’t read it incorrectly. This was a thing that definitely happened.

“I don’t know if you all knew this, but chokers for men are a thing too,” Lauer said during the Wednesday morning broadcast. “ASOS has a wide selection of male chokers—some in velvet, others in cotton. But they’re late to the game, because guys, I have been wearing a choker for years.”

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Then, boom, Lauer flexed his neck muscles, popping that annoying top button from its thread, ripped his tie off, and revealed his secret choker. (Maybe only part of that happened.) Gender binaries aren’t real, Lauer was seemingly screaming with his fashion statement. Stop pretending otherwise.

As we happen to agree with Lauer, we thought up some other throwback fashion pieces Lauer should try, considering how quietly fashion forward the man is. He is trendy. Oh, and he should wear these on the Today Show, or some other highly public setting. Because Matt Lauer, you should be proud of who you are. You don’t need to fake it anymore.

Platform Shoes

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When Rihanna’s Puma “Creeper” platform shoes won Shoe of the Year, it confirmed that platform shoes, in their multiple variations, were back. Some men aren’t brave enough to wear a women’s shoe designed by such a powerful, fierce woman like RiRi. But most men aren’t Matt Lauer. Wear some platforms, LauLau.

Body Suits

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Truthfully, I wasn’t aware that body suits were a thing again. That is because most women wear them tucked in, and they look like stylish shirts. Lauer could change the bodysuit awareness for men worldwide. He could show the trend is real and isn’t just for women. Men can tuck it in, if they want. More than once, too.

Sexy, Tousled Hair

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Let those hairs grow, Matty! Stop adhering to such tight hair trimmed sharp. It doesn’t matter that you’re (sort of) balding. That you’d be willing to put it on the line with this fashion statement while balding only shows how far ahead you are fashion-wise than the rest of us. Better start practicing those hair flips, boy.

Iridescent Makeup

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You can always glow up, Matt. You can glow as bright and shiny as you want. Like, we already know you wear makeup. Some iridescent eye shadow could make all the difference. Plus, you can pair it with your choker.

Crop Tops

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Hope you didn’t indulge too much these holidays, Matt. The people want to see some midriff. And as EPMD might instruct, you gotta give the people what they want.

High-Waisted Shorts

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Just kidding. This is a trend that’s already out of control. We don’t need to see those goodies spilling out, Matty. Keep something for yourself.

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