Don Deane
Darth Vader Uses the Force to Lead Christmas Choir Flash Mob [VIDEO]
Darth Vader may be a bad guy, but as this video shows, he likes a Christmas choir as much as we do. Who knew the Dark Lord was such a fan of the holidays?
FCC Announces Ban on Annoyingly Loud TV Commercials [VIDEO]
At some point, we’ve all been annoyed by TV commercials that run at an earsplitting volume. Fortunately, such ads will soon become a thing of the past thanks to the Federal Communications Commission. Finally, no more diving for the remote when ‘Two Broke Girls’ goes to commercial.
Pope Benedict XVI Lights Christmas Display With Miraculous Android Tablet [VIDEO]
In a show of technological savvy, Pope Benedict XVI turned on a massive Christmas light display in the Italian town of Gubbio by using a Sony Android tablet. It’s a miracle…of technology!
Jabba the Hutt Cupcake Is the Treat You’re Looking For [IMAGE]
Jabba the Hutt of ‘Star Wars’ fame may be a ruthless gangster and crime lord feared in the Outer Rim, but he’s somehow less menacing when done up in fondant icing. Still, we don’t like the way this Jabba cupcake is looking at us. Eat at your own peril.
Hungry College Student Breaks Into McDonald’s, Cooks Burger and Fries [VIDEO]
A 21-year-old Iowa college student who’s been dubbed the “Hamburglar” is in hot water after breaking into a McDonald’s restaurant solely for the purpose of making himself food. This guy’s lovin’ it!
Electric Eels Power Christmas Tree Lights at Japanese Aquarium [VIDEO]
In what may be the most unique example of holiday spirit yet, a tank of electric eels powers a Christmas tree display at an aquarium in Japan.
Soldier Dad Surprises Daughter at School in Touching Reunion [VIDEO]
As a little girl named Alexis makes a presentation to her class, her military dad, who’s fresh home from Afghanistan, makes a surprise appearance. (Sniff! Sorry, this kind of thing always gets us.)
Woman Faces Her ‘Extreme Phobia’ of Adorable Kittens [VIDEO]
Some phobias make complete sense, like a fear of heights or enclosed spaces. But a fear of kittens? On ‘My Extreme Animal Phobia,’ a woman named Sandra confronts her irrational fear of adorable fuzzy kitties.
Kid Has Awesome Bedroom Based on the Video Game ‘Portal’ [VIDEO]
A young boy excitedly shows off his bedroom and bathroom based on the mind-bending video game ‘Portal.’ If only we had a room this cool when we were kids.
Federal Officials Seize 881-Pound Bluefin Tuna From Fishermen [VIDEO]
A Massachusetts fishing crew caught the mother of all fish when it snagged a massive 881-pound bluefin tuna in its net more than a week ago. But, alas, the fish “got away” when it was seized by federal officials since it had not been legally caught using hand-held gear.
Yoda Uses the Force in Clever Ramen Noodles Ad [VIDEO]
Japanese advertisers are famous for paying celebs big bucks to endorse a variety of products. But we never thought we’d see Yoda from ‘Star Wars’ endorsing Ramen noodles. Darth Vader as a corporate shill, maybe. But Yoda?
Watch Intense Footage of a Helicopter Crashing in New Zealand During Christmas Tree Installation [VIDEO]
In Auckland, New Zealand, a helicopter became entangled in wires and crashed while installing a Christmas tree on the local waterfront. That’s a sure-fire way to dampen your holiday spirit.