Kyle Dowling has written for Penthouse Magazine, Playboy Magazine, The Atlantic, The Believer, Psychology Today, Splitsider, The Smoking Jacket, and Psychology Tomorrow, among others. He is also currently a producer on a scripted series in development. Word has it that he's a musician as well.
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Teen Forced to Sign ‘Mom Contract’ to Get iPhone
The day a teen gets his or her own iPhone is usually one of the happiest of their youth. They're finally seen as responsible, semi-independent individuals. However, this 13-year-old, whose mother decided to attach her own 18-point agreement of rules and guidelines in exchange for the phone, might have reason to look for happier days.
Metal God Eric Calderone Rocks the ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Theme
Just when we thought America's favorite video game, 'Super Mario Bros.,' couldn't get any better -- enter YouTube's 311Erock, aka rocker Eric Calderone. In this video, Eric shows us that not all metal riffs and/or tones are used for moshing, horror movies and making parents angry.
Jimmy Fallon Hosts a Mini ‘Cosby Show’ Reunion
Fans of the legendary sitcom 'The Cosby Show' were in awe this past Friday when the renowned comedian stopped by 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.' As if that wasn't enough, another familiar face made an appearance -- one of Dr. Huxtable's now-grown offspring, Vanessa aka Tempestt Bledsoe.
A Cappella Group Walk Off the Earth Performs Amazing Taylor Swift Cover
America's favorite sweetheart, Taylor Swift, is undoubtedly ripping up the charts with her newest album, 'RED.' Yet as good as it might be this version of Swift's hit, 'I Knew You Were Trouble,' might be even better than the original.
Man Accidentally Creates World’s Best Photobomb
It's unfortunate that the gentleman in the background has no idea he's mastered the fine art of the accidental photobomb. We can only surmise that his thought at the moment was to look natural whilst unintentionally sitting in on this family's picture. Or possibly lunch. There is no way he could have planned this. Humanity doesn't allow for a degree of coolness that great.
Watch This Kid’s Priceless Reaction to His Christmas Present
The holiday season is usually a momentous time for laughs, cheers and smiles, but this kid's reaction, while still happy, was a little different. He might not have been too psyched over that initial gift, appearing a bit apathetic, but the second one surely got to him, resulting in a response no one expected -- especially the parents.
Watch a Dad’s Adorable Reaction to Scoring Game Tickets
No, this isn't an episode of 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' that was left on the cutting room floor. It's actually a father receiving the best gift of his life -- tickets to a championship football game. With the holiday season winding down its nice to remember the little things in life: family, sports, and the fact that fedoras only look appealing on certain people.
Jerry Seinfeld on How to Write a Joke
Just what is the deal with Pop Tarts? Jerry Seinfeld lets us in on his private joke-writing technique.
‘Quirkology’ Creates Eye-Boggling Illusions With Forced Perspective
Yet another reminder that things are not always as they appear.
See How Santa Is Prepping For the Apocalypse
Sorry kids. It appears as if your presents are on back order this year because Santa Claus isn't coming to town in 2012. He's too busy prepping for the upcoming (and supposed) apocalypse, according to last night's episode of 'Conan.'
‘Golden Eagle Snatches Kid’ Video Was a Hoax
For the past two days, the talk of the internet has been the viral video above showing an eagle snatching up a baby in Montreal. First posted on Dec 18, the sensation has since racked up nearly 17 million hits, leaving many to wonder whether or not it was real or fake.
Is the ‘Baby Snatched By an Eagle’ Video Real or Fake?
Yep, this actually happened. (Maybe.) Going down in Montreal, the video -- in which an eagle unsuccessfully attempts to snatch up a toddler -- has racked up over 1 million YouTube hits in just one day.