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Cincinnati Enquirer Actually Uses 'Fingering Patients' G-Spots' in Headline

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Let's be honest: With a headline like that, I'm going to read the story.

According to Jim Romenesko, Thursday's paper ran a story about a Cincinnati physician who is losing his license because of multiple cases of sexual misconduct with his patients. But instead of saying something of that nature, the paper and author Anne Saker decided to run this juicy headline instead:

Cincinnati Enquirer runs fingering headline
The story was about an obstetrician-gynecologist named Kurt Froehlich, who was accused of using his finger to show two of his patients the location of their G-spots and was also convicted of groping a medical assistant in his office. The State Medical Board of Ohio decided to permanently revoke his medical license as a result, but Froehlich has since appealed the decision.

Meanwhile, the paper has since changed the headline on its website to "Doctor loses license for inappropriately touching patients," but thanks to social media, the printed version will live on forever.

No word if Hollywood plans on doing a movie on the once "well-liked and respected" gynecologist, but if they do, here's to hoping they call it "Snatch Adams."

That's nothing compared to what you'll find in the New York Post: The Most Ridiculous New York Post Headlines Over The Years

 

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This Valentine's Day Card Has a Surprisingly Naughty Punchline

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Listen, we're not saying that this Valentine's Day card is going to work for you. In fact, it may do more harm than good when it comes to wooing that girl of your dreams. But...it might be worth a shot.

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10 Songs That Supposedly Have Hidden Messages When Played Backwards

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Back in the day when rock music first started gaining popularity, everyone was convinced it was a tool of Satan. Only the devil would enjoy extensive guitar solos played by men with long hair. This theory became even more prevalent when rumors started circulating that some of the most popular songs had hidden messages in them that could only be heard when you play the song backwards. Some seem to be clear while others feels like a team of paranormal investigators grasping at straws. Here are ten of the most well-known instances. Click on the song title and listen for yourself to see if you think it's merely a coincidence or something more.

1. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
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Parents and pastors became outraged at Queen in the 80s when "Another One Bites the Dust" was suspected of having the phrase, "it's fun to smoke marijuana" as a hidden message in the lyrics. It's a bit of stretch, but you can hear something that sort of sounds like Freddie Mercury celebrating weed smoking.

2. Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven
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The most famous backmasking controversy took place in 1982 when Paul Crouch, who you may have seen on TBN, claimed Led Zeppelin had numerous hidden messages in "Stairway to Heaven" that encouraged worshipping Satan. Hidden messages exposed in the accompanying video include "Here's to my sweet Satan," "He'll give you 666," and my favorite one, "there was a little toolshed where he made us suffer, sad Satan."

3. Slayer - Hell Awaits

Slayer was definitely not trying to claim their reverse lyrics were merely a coincidence. In 1985, they released the album "Hell Awaits" and the title track may have a creepy intro, but when it's played backwards the creepy factor moves to a whole new level as they're heard chanting, "join us, join us" over and over. Your mom will not be happy you're listening to this song.

4. The Eagles - Hotel California

The meaning behind "Hotel California" has been debated for decades, but people completely lost their minds when one of the verses was played backwards and sort of sounded like Don Henley said, "Yeah, Satan had us. How he organized his own religion."

5. Pink Floyd - Empty Spaces

Pink Floyd decided that, if people were going to look for hidden messages then they'd give them one. The track "Empty Spaces" from "The Wall" contained the following message when played backwards:
"Hello, Luka...congratulations. You have just discovered the secret message. Please send your answer to Old Pink, care of the Funny Farm, Chalfont
-Roger! Carolyn's on the phone!
-Okay"

6. The Beatles - Strawberry Fields Forever

There's a huge conspiracy that Paul McCartney died in a car crash and the band replaced him with a lookalike, but left hints and clues in their songs so their fans could discover the truth. The first "clue" was supposedly in "Strawberry Fields Forever" when John Lennon says, "I buried Paul." You can listen to the entire song backwards and examine each part if you want, but this link is just the "I buried Paul" part.

7. The Beatles - Revolution 9

If you didn't catch the message in the last one, this one is much more clear and is definitely the most bizarre backwards message The Beatles created. The track is unusual when played normally, but backwards you can hear someone say, "Turn me on, dead man." It's not clear how being turned on by a corpse ties into Paul McCartney's death conspiracy, but I'm sure there are people who have spent way too much time trying to draw up a connection on a marker board the size of your living room wall.

8. Judas Priest - Better By You, Better Than Me

You're probably not going to hear anything in this one, but back in 1990, Judas Priest was sued by the parents of two young men, who attempted suicide. One of the guys shot himself and died and the other attempted to shoot himself, but the gun slipped and left him severely injured, but still alive. He claimed that the Judas Priest track programmed them to do it and he wasn't in control of himself. The suit claimed that the track said, "do it" over and over when played backwards, which was their way of encouraging suicide. The case was dismissed and no further action was taken against the band.

9. ELO - Eldorado
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In 1974, Electric Light Orchestra released their "Eldorado" album that some claimed had hidden satanic messages in the title track. If you listen closely it's believed to say several very impolite things about Christ and how we should all get the mark of the beast. The band called it ridiculous and stated that any backwards messages were purely coincidental.

10. Soundgarden - 665
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Instead of praising Satan in their 1988 track, Chris Cornell and the gang included a bunch of hidden messages about how much they love Santa Claus and how he's the king of Christmas. Honestly, it's almost more troubling than the hidden messages about the devil.

 

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10 Funny Fat Guys Who Slimmed Down (And Whether Or Not They Remained Funny)

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We love an against-all-odds weight loss story as much as the next person, but when it comes at the expense of comedy, that's when we become torn. On one hand, a major downside to overweight comedic actors shedding the pounds is that they often shed much of the physical comedy that comes along with their size. On the other hand, losing all that weight tends to help them live longer and healthier lives. At the end of the day, if a funny fat celebrity can slim down and still make us laugh, we're all for it. If they can't, well that's fine, too, but they'll still have to be deemed "Not funny anymore" in accordance with our list until they can find a new way to make us laugh again.

Zach Galifianakis
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Zach Galifianakis can comically fall down with the best of them, but that's never really been his appeal. True, he was a big guy for a long time and has made a number of great jokes poking fun at his own weight in movies and even on his talk show "Between Two Ferns." With his new slimmed down appearance (in both weight and beard) which he recently showed off at the SAG awards, we may have a whole new monster on our hands in terms of comedic appeal. While we're fairly confident he'll remain as funny as he's ever been, with the transformation being so fresh, only time will tell.

Verdict: Hung jury...for now


Chris Pratt
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Chris Pratt has played the loveable, schlubby man-child Andy Dwyer on NBC's "Parks & Recreation" for seven seasons now, and he's always been one of the series' funniest characters. However, since slimming down and toning up for his roles in "Guardians of the Galaxy" and the upcoming "Jurassic World," we've noticed just what an important aspect his portliness was to the character. Without having his fat to fall back on for an easy joke, the series has resorted to making him dumber and more childlike, which isn't any more comical in higher doses. Sad to say, but Mr. Pratt is a leading man now, and with his new status comes more of an everyman appeal and less of a funny man appeal.

Verdict: Not funny anymore


Seth Rogen
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Seth Rogen has always been on the bigger side, and even when he "slimmed down" for his title role in "The Green Hornet," he still wasn't all that fit. Fortunately, his appeal comes from his stoner comedy vibe and not his fat guy vibe, so it's no big loss when he decides to drop a few pounds for a role here and there. He seems to have gained most of that Green Hornet weight he lost back anyways if his appearance in "Neighbors" is any indication. Physical stature has no baring on his comedic appeal whatsoever.

Verdict: Still funny


Jason Segel
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While physical stature may not make or break Seth Rogen, his buddy Jason Segel is a whole other story. While not fat in the traditional sense to begin with, he's certainly never been the fit guy in any of his roles either, always teetering somewhere in between and making himself more relatable to the common man in that way. But as we mentioned with Chris Pratt, being an everyman isn't what makes you funny. Segel has just always managed to illicit laughs from his audience because he's a good comedic actor. But when he slims down like he did for "Sex Tape," all you find yourself thinking about is whether or not he has some sort of horrible disease that makes him look so pale and unhealthy. Not to make light of sickly-looking people, but it's certainly not good for laughs unless you are playing some sort of funny drug addict or something.

Verdict: Not funny anymore


Ricky Gervais
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This one is a no-brainer, as being fat has never had anything to do with what makes Ricky Gervais an amusing person. However, the fact that he was fat for so long places him squarely in the "funny fat guys" category regardless. That said, Gervais is sarcastic, a bit pretentious, and all around witty, but he never has been nor will be primarily known as the fat guy in anything he's done. He's been fat while also being a combination of those other characteristics mentioned, but take fat away and it affects his appeal in no obvious way.

Verdict: Still funny


Anthony Anderson
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Anthony Anderson could hardly be considered all that funny in the first place on any sort of regular basis, but he's certainly had his moments throughout the years. That said, I always found him funnier in the dramatic roles he would play whenever he had to be intimidating due to him being such a fat dude. He wasn't big and strong looking, he was just big, so it would never sit right any time he tried to act threatening. Now that he's slimmed down, he's certainly someone who could be taken seriously in dramatic roles, but his humorous appeal is pretty much the same as it ever was.

Verdict: Still funny (if you ever found him funny to begin with)


Horatio Sanz
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Not to be especially morbid, but all the really funny fat guys from "Saturday Night Live" died before their time. Horatio Sanz was always the exception to that statement up until he was able to drop a bunch of weight. But by that point, he'd kind of run his course. We know it's a bit subjective to say depending on who's reading this, but when's the last time you heard anything about the guy? He was hysterical on "SNL" and ninety percent of the time it was due to him being fat or playing a role that was made funnier because he was fat. Outside of that, we can't recall a funny thing he's done since.

Verdict: Not funny anymore


Will Sasso
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Will Sasso falls into the same dilemma we had with Anthony Anderson. If you found him funny through the years, slimming down probably didn't affect your opinion of his humor all that much. We will say that especially in his "MadTV" days, his physical comedy was a staple considering he was one of the bigger guys on the show. Overall, though, he didn't lose enough weight in the first place that he looks drastically different. If anything, shaving his head was more what has changed his look. Being slightly thinner, however, hasn't really swayed us on him one way or the other.

Verdict: Still funny


John Goodman
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John Goodman has proven himself to be a fluctuator. Even though he dropped 100 pounds between 2007 and 2010 by quitting drinking and starting a regular exercise routine, his healthy habits appear to have dwindled in recent years. While still not as heavy as his 368-pound heyday on "Roseanne," he is back to big guy status as far as we're concerned. And although he's not necessarily unappealing in his thinner frame, his comedic edge certainly lacked its punch as a smaller guy. But he's such a dynamic and charming actor all around that he still found ways to make a slender John Goodman work. Even so, it's nice to have to old Goodman back.

Verdict: Still funny


Rob McElhenney
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We'll end on a bit of a cheat, but one we still have no problem including. Even though Rob McElhenney was a funny skinny guy prior to the great Fat Mac experiment of season 7 of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," once he went fat, we didn't want him to go back. Fortunately, when he did slim back down the following season, it wasn't as much of a shock as the initial weight gain because he managed to retain the same level of hilarity in new ways (aka really starting to lay the Gay Mac angle on with more gusto). Fat or not, we are always laughing at the creator and star of FXX's funniest comedy.

Verdict: Still funny

 

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This Is What Cindy Crawford Looks Like Without Airbrushing

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Cindy Crawford is one of the most famous supermodels of all time. And she isn't done yet. Since all you care about is the un-retouched photo here it is. We'll tell you more about the image after the pic.

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Yes, that's what Cindy Crawford looks like now, with no extra help from airbrushing or Photoshop. Well, almost now. It's actually from 2013.

So this photo was leaked over the weekend by TV anchor Charlene White. White claimed it was an un-retouched pic from an upcoming issue of 'Marie Claire' magazine. While it is indeed un-retouched, it is actually an old pic from an old issue of 'Marie Claire' Mexico and Latin America that was shot in 2013. Still, that's a 46 year-old woman you're looking at above. And that's impressive.

In the end, what we've learned here today is that my childhood crush on Cindy Crawford was totally justified. (And continues to this day.)

Here's Marie Claire's official statement on the leak:

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H/t Twitter

 

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18 Of The Grossest Things Ever Found In An Office Refrigerator

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There are three possible outcomes to putting your food in the office fridge. You could eat it, but oddly enough that rarely ends up happening. Someone else will eat it and you'll curse the day they were born and hate them for all eternity. But the most likely scenario is that it's going to get pushed to the back of the fridge, you'll have a lunch meeting and forget about it, and in three months it will have grown limbs and hair. This is what happens when you forget. These are the grossest things found in office refrigerators.


Forget "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter." I can't believe this isn't the sleeve of a trench coat.


You want to assume Bob is lying, but if you drink it and it actually turns out to be urine, what are you going to say? It's clearly labeled as a jug of human urine.


Believe it or not, that was a pineapple. It's sort of hard to tell because it looks like it's growing teeth and has ingrown fingernails.


Something about that makes it feel like Christmastime and also violent food poisoning. I wonder what it is...


If you told me that was broccoli, I would believe you and if you told me that was old human hair and pinto beans, I would believe you.


OK I've seen Men in Black enough times to know an alien when I see one.


It looks like a Hot Pocket that decided it wanted to be a shoe.


Do not open that container. That's how the movie "Contagion" started.


Oh cool confetti fries! Wait a minute, are those oysters growing off the sides?!


I don't mean to alarm you, but THOSE BERRIES HAVE GROWN HAIR!


If there is loose, uncovered cake in the fridge and you don't remember the last office birthday, you avoid that cake at all costs.


Be honest, did someone die in here?


Um alright, I guess that answers my question. Thank you?


When this happens you should just start going to Arby's for lunch until you find a new place to work.


That's what I imagine comes out of your mouth and nostrils during an exorcism.

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I mean, that's probably not what's inside, but do you really want to chance it?


It seriously looks like Mr. Krabs from Spongebob is emerging from under those repulsive fries.


At this point, don't even waste time cleaning out the fridge. Just burn down the building and start a new life somewhere else.

 

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9 Fun Road Trip Games to Play With Your Buddies

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Nothing beats a good road trip. However, when your destination is more than just a couple hundred miles away, you need something to help pass the time. That's when you have to bust out a game or two to liven things up. And nobody is better at livening things up on the road than Harry Dunne and Lloyd Christmas. With the release of "Dumb and Dumber To" today on Blu-ray and DVD, we've compiled a list of fun road trip games to play with your buddies inspired by Harry and Lloyd themselves. We hope you "like it a-lot."

Pit Stop Exercise Breaks
Dumb and Dumber To - Bike RideJust because you are spending a long time in the car doesn't mean you can say goodbye to exercise. One way to make sure you're not going to slack on fitness is to schedule some pit stop exercise breaks along the way. Pull over and go for a hike, perhaps. Or maybe rent some tandem bicycles and go for a cruise. Just remember that life on the road can include a few detours.

Freaking Out a Bus Full of Kids Contest
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This one is pretty self-explanatory. Along your journey, you are going to encounter many other folks traveling afar, like a school bus full of kids going on a field trip. When this happens, it is your absolute duty to do something funny to freak them out. You can take turns doing this, and whoever scares the children the most wins a round of beers from the other guys once the road trip is complete.

Sing-Alongs
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Radio? Who needs a radio? And who doesn't love a good sing-along? Road trips, above all else, are about bonding, and nothing brings a group of bros together more than collectively singing your hears out. It's good for the soul, too. If there is a sour puss in your group who doesn't want to partake, though, you may have to slip a little rat poison in his burger at the next stop to get rid of him. Nobody needs that negativity. (Photo credit: New Line Cinema/Photofest)

Gas Station Pranks
Dumb and Dumber To - Funnel NutsThere is nothing worse than the guy who has to go to the bathroom every hundred miles, but gas station stops are a natural part of road trip life. However, that doesn't mean you should let your overactive bladder buddy off the hook. If he hasn't seen "Dumb and Dumber To" yet, challenge him to a game of Funnel Nuts. After the trick has left him with soaking wet pants, he'll have no excuse to keep asking for bathroom breaks. Just go, man.

Freeze Out
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If you are road tripping in the winter or through some mountains, you are probably going to drive through some cold weather. One way to make the most of this is to roll all of the windows down and play Freeze Out. This game has many benefits. First, it's an opportunity to air things out, as a car full of dudes can get a little stanky. Secondly, the rush of cold air will provide a fresh jolt to everyone in the car, waking them up. Finally, it gives you all the opportunity to grow snotsicles, and whoever grows the longest one wins a prize (to be determined before Freeze Out begins). (Photo credit: New Line Cinema/Photofest)

Front Hood Surfing
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Is it safe? No. Is it legal? Absolutely not. But is it fun? Definitely! Everyone takes turns driving on a road trip, but don't forget to take your turn riding on the front hood and feeling the wind in your hair. Try it once, and if you don't end up in the hospital, you'll certainly want to do it again.

Hot Pepper Eating Challenge
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It doesn't have to be peppers, but every road trip will consist of at least one stop at a diner or truck stop that boasts a spicy local food favorite. This is a challenge, and everyone in your posse must accept it. Whoever handles the heartburn-inducing food the most like a man wins bragging rights for life...or at least until the next eating contest presents itself. (Photo credit: New Line Cinema/Photofest)

Car Jumps
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There is no time to think about the consequences. If you're on your route and find yourself with an opportunity to catch some big air, you put the pedal to the metal and take it. Sure you may end up having to call AAA to get your car towed and repaired, but think of the story you and your boys will be able to tell for the rest of your lives.

Fun With Flatulence
Dumb and Dumber To - He Who Smelt ItAll road trips have a tendency to get gassy for stretches, especially if your crew has just completed a hot pepper eating challenge. So why not make a game of it? While "He Who Smelt It" may not be well known yet, it's only a matter of time before this farting game takes the world by storm. So have some fun and let 'em rip. Just don't forget to keep score.

For more, follow "Dumb and Dumber To" on Twitter, and own in on Blu-ray/DVD today!

 

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7 Extremely Creepy Things Kids Have Said

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Kids say the darndest things. And sometimes, they say the most petrifying, bone-chilling things. Here are seven spooky stories from parents about the creepiest things they have heard their children say. Yikes.

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Watch Jim Cantore Lose His Mind Over Thundersnow

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We're pretty sure nobody in Boston gets excited at the sight of falling snow these days, regardless of whether or not it is accompanied by thunder and lightning.

But it's The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore's job to make weather exciting, even if it means jumping up and down and screaming like a 12-year-old kid who just polished off a sixer of Mountain Dew when he experiences the phenomenon known as thundersnow.


In all, the thundersnow occurred six times during Cantore's report, and he seemed to cream his shorts after every occurrence, although none more than the second time around.

"Oh again!" yelled Cantore as a flash of lightning lit up the sky for just the second time. "Again! That's a two-for! That's a two-for baby! Yes!"

Ironically, those were the exact same words that spewed from my mouth the night I had my first threesome in college.

Cantore obviously loves thundersnow, but a drunk college kid interrupting his live report? Not so much: Weather Reporter Jim Cantore Knees College Doofus in Groin

 

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Bride-To-Be Sent Her Abusive Parents an Awesome Wedding (Un)Invite

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A Redditor known as SkitzoCat sounds like somebody who would spend the rest of her life alone or under some kind of medical supervision.

But according to her Reddit post that went viral because of Valentine's Day, that isn't going to be the case because she is getting married to a dude named Alex. And although her parents were desperately trying to get their hands on an invite to the glorious celebration, it's not going to happen.

However, it looks as though they're going to get the next best thing, and that's a big "f**k you" because they allegedly abused their daughter for 16 years before she ran away from home. Here's their special invitation -- just for them.

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SkitzoCat said that her parents were trying to "bully" their way into the wedding, but they were trying to do it through friends and family instead of talking to her personally. Based on that along with the 16 years of hell she had to live through under their roof, she said the "burn of a wedding invite" was really the only way to respond.

Well, either that or she could have sent them a box of poop for six bucks. That would have probably gotten her point across, as well.

There's so much love in the air these days: I Guarantee This Guy Got Dumped For Taking Out This Personal Ad On Valentine's Day

 

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Woman Threatens to Shoot Boyfriend After He Denies Her Sex

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In some parts of South Carolina, we've heard that's considered foreplay.

According to The Smoking Gun, a 30-year-old Spartanburg woman was arrested over the weekend after her 33-year-old boyfriend told police she threatened to shoot him because he refused her sexual advances.

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Police said Ryan Rucker was sleeping early Sunday morning when Michelle Smart "attempted to make some sexual advances toward him." Whether it was because he was too tired or too sober, Rucker denied Smart, and she didn't take too kindly to it.

Rucker said he pushed Smart off of him, and that's when she threatened to "shoot him because she has the gun." Smart originally told police that Rucker punched and kicked her after rejecting her, but later changed her story several times.

Smart was charged with domestic violence because Rucker "feared for his safety" when she pulled the gun on him. No word if she'll also be forced to change her ironic last name when it's all said and done.

No word on where Smart was originally hiding the gun, but this sounds about right: Tennessee Woman Caught With Loaded Gun in Her Vagina

 

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Anna Kendrick Has Some Requests for Your Naked Selfies

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Anna Kendrick visited "Conan" recently and got specific with her thoughts on social media and the art of the nude selfie. Conan and Andy agree that social media is a little out of control when people ask to take selfies with them in the middle of a busy crosswalk, but all Anna Kendrick wants in a naked selfie is for people to clean up their rooms first. A nice and tidy room makes for a nice and tidy nude selfie. Remember this, gentlemen. For more Anna Kendrick, check out her profile on Mandatory.

 

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Kayslee Collins is One Distracting Doubles Partner in Jean Shorts

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Kayslee Collins is more than just the latest Playboy Playmate. This Miss February knows how to distract not only the other team with her rocking body but most likely her own teammate as well when it comes to those butt-hugging, cut-off jean shorts. With a whole lot of buns while she runs, Kayslee takes us behind the scenes of her newest Playboy shoot. She also makes a round of doubles look real enticing. For more Kayslee Collins, click the link above and get an eyeful of sexy.

 

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The 10 Scariest Haunted High Schools in America

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With bullies, puberty and the general awkwardness of your teenage years making high school difficult enough, you'd think ghosts could cut America's youth a little slack. On the other hand, if you have to live in constant fear anyways, why not have a legitimate, otherworldly reason to go along with it? While your personal belief in the paranormal certainly dictates the level of fear you feel towards specters and all things spooktacular, the following stories of high schools around the country said to be haunted will still send shivers down your spine.

El Paso High School (El Paso, Texas)
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When it comes to the scariest school in America, El Paso High School has them all beat. Its ghost stories range from sealed off hallways full of mist and strange goo dripping from the ceiling to hidden classrooms beneath the building no one knew existed. However, nothing compares to the photo of the graduating class of 1985 above. While the woman in the center is certainly blurry, there is no doubt she is there. Or so you think. According to former students, there was no one standing there when the picture was taken, nor can the female in question be identified. Some believe the apparition to be a young girl who had taken her own life years before by jumping from a balcony connected to the misty hallway. Others have seen the very same ghostly figure jump from said balcony, disappearing before hitting the ground each time. Any way you slice it, El Paso High School takes spine-tingling to frightening new heights.

Lee Williams High School (Kingman, Arizona)
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When your school sits atop a frontier town once involved in mining, railroading, and cattle driving back when Arizona was still considered a territory, you're bound to come across a vengeful spirit or two. In fact, students of Lee Williams High School claim they've seen a man in a bowler hat roaming the halls quite frequently, as well as a a young girl who calls out at night that she wants to go out and play. Couple this with the usual flickering lights and motion detectors going off by themselves, and you've got yourself a good old-fashioned haunting. Furthermore, after renovations in 2010, part of the football field is now located directly on top of the old Pioneer Cemetery. That might explain why spectators have witnessed ghosts in prairie gowns and suits appear during graduation events on the field. The seven coffins unearthed during renovations might also play a role in the matter.

Cathedral High School (Los Angeles, California)
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Facing your fears is considered the best way to overcome them, but Cathedral High School may take that advice a step too far. Embracing the fact that the premises were built on the remains of the Old Calvary Cemetery, headstones of the dead which have been dug up during renovations through the years are prominently displayed around the school football field. To add insult to injury, the school mascot is the Phantoms in honor of the land's heritage. While students and teachers consider all of this to be a point of pride and rarely even entertain the notion that the school might be haunted, maintenance workers don't share their sentiments. They claim that along with seeing and hearing the spirits of the once living, they literally feel their presence at night, often accompanied by cold spots throughout the property.

Pocatello High School (Pocatello, Idaho)
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If you're not one to be easily frightened by ghost stories, Pocatella High School might be right up your alley. That's because along with numerous eyewitness accounts of spirits roaming the halls, whispering, or even hanging out in the rafters of the theater, there is now video evidence of a mysterious apparition lurking around and messing with the lights. Paranormal investigators have discovered that at least six deaths have occurred on the property, with one of the most disturbing involving a suicide pact in the late 1940s to early 1950s between two young girls. While only one actually went through with it -- hanging herself from her locker -- the strong scent of her perfume can still be detected in the halls from time to time. Even when her locker was removed, the smell remained.

Topeka High School (Topeka, Kansas)
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By now it's been well established that one way of preventing your school from being haunted by the undead is not building it in close proximity to a graveyard, let alone on top of one. Sure, when Topeka High School was constructed in the late 1890s, the graveyard was relocated (allegedly), but relocation is precisely how you disturb something. Now students and faculty must endure regular ghost sightings, the murmur of conversations between spirits, and other strange phenomenon when roaming the halls alone. Did we mention there are said to be underground tunnels beneath the school which lead to a hidden graveyard? Because that is definitely the creepiest part of all. Other city landmarks including Harrison Church and the Capital Building are said to be haunted, too.

C.E. Byrd High School (Shreveport, Louisiana)
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Long thought to be haunted by the ghosts of both a young girl who drowned in the swimming pool in the 1930s and an ROTC sergeant who committed suicide in the 1960s, it was discovered last year that at least the latter was correct. Partially. While Shreveport's own KTBS 3 news team was able to debunk the drowning victim rumors, they also managed to prove through some digging that Master Sgt. Will Stubblefield did kill himself on October, 17, 1962, albeit by accident. At least now students know whose cold spot they are walking through as Sgt. Stubblefield continues to haunt them with his presence.

Roy High School (Roy, Utah)
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Roy High School is home to many ghosts, all of which appear to have their own specific quirks. For instance, the one known as Mable lurks around the auditorium backstage near a set of winding stairs. She's not shy, though, as she tends to tinker with the lighting and move props around. Another auditorium ghost is said to wear a purple hat and try to convince students to follow her, but gives off a much too evil vibe to dare try. Others include a floating head ghost in the upper left balcony and another who roams the halls. It is believed that he died after being hit by a train walking to school. Students say they can feel him watching them if they are wandering around alone. And you thought school spirit was a good thing.

St. Charles East High School (St. Charles, Illinois)
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Ghosts are scary enough as it is, but when they're accompanied by a horrifyingly gruesome backstory, they become the fuel of nightmares. Enter St. Charles East High School, where it is rumored that the spirit of a former freshman girl haunts the halls. Said to have been playing her flute in the band room when a deranged janitor raped and murdered her, she was then cut into pieces and stuffed in various lockers. Since then, band students occasionally run across body parts in their lockers, only to have them disappear right in front of them. Others claim to hear the sounds of a faint flute being played when the room is quiet or when they are alone. Worst of all, many have had their flutes disappear mysteriously, while others notice signs that their instrument has been played while left at the school overnight.

Chopticon High School (Morganza, Maryland)
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Speaking of spooks with stories to them, the following tale is certainly not one for the faint of heart. While working by herself at Chopticon High School during the summer of 1983, a teacher by the name of Mrs. Heater was attacked and brutally stabbed to death by Lester Broome, a maintenance worker at the school. He then dragged her body into the nearest bathroom on the second floor, eventually being caught and convicted of the murder. Ever since, students and faculty alike claim the former teacher haunts the hallways, specifically the bathroom where she was found dead. Most accounts of paranormal activity have simply involved the sound of high heels clicking through the halls or in the bathroom, but some witnesses have heard the footsteps walk right up to them. In any case, most visitors to the school, even those who aren't aware of Mrs. Heater, feel a general sense of uneasiness when making the rounds.

Bristol Tennessee High School (Bristol, Tennessee)
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Unlike most of the schools on this list, Bristol Tennessee High School is said to be inhabited by three specific ghosts. The most notable among them is a female known as Agnes, whose footsteps have been heard in the halls for years. She is even occasionally spotted wearing a white dress. While the stories of her death vary from drowning to hanging, another popular theory is that she was killed one night by the second apparition: a phantom train. The train emerges from the school gymnasium from time to time, violently shaking the hallways in the process. The final ghost is that of a former athlete who was run down by a car on his walk home from a game. Students have reportedly encountered him on multiple occasions in the school's Field House.

 

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15 Simple, Nostalgic Cereal Slogans We Should Never Forget

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Remember the days when you would roll out of bed in your jammies, run down the stairs and have your mom pour you a bowl of your favorite cereal? Wait, that was today? That's sort of weird. Anyway, while you're wolfing down your favorite brand of milk soup, take a stroll down Memory Lane with some simple, nostalgic cereal slogans from way back when it was okay that your mother did everything for you.

Wheaties - "The Breakfast of Champions"
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Wheaties is a trailblazer of a cereal, with its classic line "breakfast of champions" first appearing in the 1930s. What's more impressive is Wheaties was the first cereal to have its own jingle (1926), and it was also the first to have its own TV spot (1939).

Kix - "Kid Tested, Mother Approved."
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A cereal since 1937, Kix didn't introduce the all-famous line for their ads until 1978. They originally ran with the slogan, "Kids love Kix for what Kix has got. Moms love Kix for what Kix has not," but its wordiness was overrun by a simpler slogan for the crispy, corn crunch.

Rice Krispies - "Snap! Crackle! Pop!"
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One of the earliest and most memorable lines in cereal came in 1932, just a few years after the Kellogg's brand started serving Rice Krispies. In 1939, the three amigos Snap, Crackle and Pop appeared, their names based off the sounds of the cereal after milk was added. Snap was the solo character to first represent the brand until they decided to bring on Crackle and Pop soon after.

Life Cereal - "He Likes It! Hey Mikey!"
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The longest running catchphrase for a cereal ad belongs to Life, who introduced the slogan in 1972. The young boys in the original ad used the phrase "I'm not gonna try it - you try it. Let's get Mikey...he hates everything." Mikey would reprise his role for the cereal brand later a young adult.

Lucky Charms - "They're Magically Delicious!"
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The cereal was originally called Frosted Lucky Charms when this slug line made its debut in 1964. Since then, Lucky the Leprechaun has an additional line all the kids love, "They're always after me lucky charms!" in his lighthearted Irish accent.

Cocoa Puffs - "I'm Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs!"
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Sonny the Cuckoo Bird went cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs ever since his first appearance in the cereal's 1963 ad, the term that made its way into the American language ever since. And since then, he's only gotten more cuckoo with illustrative improvements and extra cuckoo animations for his commercials with the chocolatey, crunchy corn puffs.

Golden Grahams - "So Happy Together"


With a musical rendition of "So Happy Together" for the golden graham cracker cereal in the '80s, their ads featured people enjoying Golden Grahams together in groups with the reworked version of the song playing in the background. Catchy!

Trix - "Silly Rabbit, Trix Are for Kids!"
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The brand started serving up bowls in 1954, but it wasn't until a few years later that the bunny made his way onto the box. The original ad was "Rabbits are supposed to like carrots. But I hate carrots. I like Trix." After changing the perspective to that of the children eating the Trix, General Mills ran a campaign to see if kids actually thought the bunny should get his Trix. Surveys said yes -- one bowl.

Frosted Flakes - "They're Gr-r-reat!"
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Originally Sugar Frosted Flakes in 1952, Tony the Tiger is an O.G. when it comes to the frosted corn cereal flakes with most of the ads revolving around the energetic tiger. Although it's the most famous ad line, it was originally "They're not good. They're great!" to start. "They bring out the tiger in you," and, "the taste adults have grown to love," are other popular lines from Tony.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch - "The Taste You Can See!"
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Although first produced in 1950, the cinnamon flavored cereal didn't bring on its animated bakers until 1986. The three aproned amigos never spoke a word that wasn't the cereal's brand name until 1995, when they started using the phrase, "The taste you can see."

Apple Jacks - "We Eat What We Like"


Debuted as Apple O's in 1965, the Apple Jacks moniker didn't appear until the '70s. The brand used to have mascots like Apple Guy and Apple Car, but by the '90s they advertised - like many brands - kids getting together to enjoy the cereal pretending parents just don't understand. But this particular classic ad recalls when the adult actually articulated the words "you just like them" for the kids, cleverly appealing to both age demographics.

Fruit Loops - "Follow My Nose, It Always Knows"
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Toucan Sam made his first appearance in 1963 under the familiar voice of Mel Blanc, the man behind Bugs Bunny and other "Looney Tunes" characters. The full catchphrase used to be "Follow my nose, it always knows, the flavor of fruit wherever it grows!" Since, Toucan has a little crew of birds with him in his latest colorful, high quality ads involving treasure hunts and birdlike fun.

Kellogg's Corn Pops - "Gotta Have My Pops!"
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Originally Sugar Pops in 1951 with the phrase "Sugar Pops are tops," then Sugar Corn Pops in 1978, the cereal picked up their catchy slogan "Gotta have my Pops" in 1988. In the late '90s, they ran a popular commercial featuring two stickler parents watching their out-of-control adolescent scarfing down his Pops using that same slug line. That kid was Aaron Paul before he broke bad.

Honey Nut Cheerios - "It's a Honey of an O"

The personified bee started buzzing around everyone's gluten-filled kitchen in 1992 despite the brand starting out in the late '70s. Its original slogan was "It's a honey of an O." While there were many other popular slogans, the 1995 ad with Buzz and the line, "Nobody can say 'No' to Honey Nut Cheerios" took hold until 2004 when they went with a healthy alternative: "Bee happy. Bee healthy," a clever play on words and terrible two-time grammatical error.

Raisin Bran - "Two Scoops of Raisins"
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Although the cereal has been around since the '40s, its original slug line "cereal with fruit" wasn't nearly as well-received as "Two scoops of raisins in every box!" in the late '60s. With an average of 220 raisins in each box, math geniuses could conclude that a single scoop contained more than a hundred raisins. Corn flakes sprinkled with sugar and loaded with raisins made Raisin Bran one of the most loved cereals in history.

Screechios - "New Cereal of the Champs"
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Wait, that's not real cereal! Oh, the Zack Attack. Now we know why Screech truly wasn't invited to Jimmy Fallon's "Saved by the Bell" reunion on "The Tonight Show."

 

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Watch This Road-Rager Lose His Mind and Punch Out A Car Window

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Warning: this clip features a lot of very bad language screamed very loudly, so you might want to turn down your speakers.

Holy crap. There are a lot of road rage videos out there but this one definitely ranks at the top in terms of most insane reaction to bad driving. We don't know a whole lot about this video but it is pretty clear that the man screaming and cursing was very worried about his child possibly being put at risk due to the man holding the camera. While I understand the concern a father has for his child, I'm not sure using your bare hand to smash a stranger's passenger window is the best way to protect that child. But oh well. I guess different people prefer different parenting techniques.

 

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The Top 10 Biggest Oscar Upsets

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With only days until this year's telecast, all fans - from moviegoers ourselves to industry insiders - have begun the ritual of predicting the winners of the greatest award show of the year. And while it's very satisfying to see one's selections called up on the stage as winners, what makes the event most memorable is when expectations are completely overthrown by reality. History has seen its share of incredible Oscar upsets. Here are the top ten.


No. 10 - Three 6 Mafia Beats Dolly Parton (2006)
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If this year's telecast will teach us anything, it's that the Oscars is a very, very white affair. ("Selma" who?) But throughout history, there have been a person of color or two to take home gold statues of their own. In 2006, there were at least three, when Three 6 Mafia pulled off one phat surprise when their rap "It's Hard Out There for a Pimp" b-slapped Dolly Parton's trans-friendly "Travelin' Thru" as Best Original Song. The musical trio, who in true hip hop style all opted out of black tie, were a welcome sight on the Dolby Theatre stage, as was Parton in her seat. Her reaction to their win showed as much excitement as if the envelope had contained her own name. (Photo credit: Michael Caulfield/WireImage)

No. 9 - Marisa Tomei Wins Best Supporting Actress (1993)
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Very rarely do pure comedies lead their performers to Oscar gold. And Oscar audiences have rarely been as surprised as they were to see newcomer Marissa Tomei beat four Hollywood heavyweights for a Best Supporting Actress win. As far as the Academy was concerned, Vanessa Redgrave, Miranda Richardson, Judy Davis, and Joan Plowright were no match for Tomei's scene-stealing turn in "My Cousin Vinny." (Photo credit: Barry King/Liaison)

No. 8 - "Rocky" Wins Best Picture (1977)
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Rocky Balboa was a driven underdog who conquered a well-established champion. At that year's Oscars, a parallel could be drawn to the film itself. "All The President's Men," "Network," and "Taxi Driver," all contenders for filmmaking's greatest examples ever, fell to the scrappy feel-good boxing hit. "Rocky" snatched the Best Picture award from them all with the shock of a consciousness-erasing left hook. (Photo credit: Ron Galella/WireImage)

No. 7 - Adrien Brody Wins Best Actor (2003)
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Going into the Oscar ring against titans Jack Nicholson, Michael Caine, Nicholas Cage and Daniel Day-Lewis would seem like an insurmountable task. But 29-year-old Adrien Brody surmounted and snatched the Best Actor prize from all four for his heartbreaking performance in "The Pianist." Maybe no one was more surprised by this than Brody himself - who became the youngest man to win that award - except for presenter Halle Berry, whom the actor literally swept off her feet to plant a big, celebratory kiss upon her in what became one of Oscars greatest moments ever. (Photo credit: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

No. 6 - "How Green Was My Valley" Beats "Citizen Kane" for Best Picture (1942)
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Though by no means as horrifying as the atrocities then playing out around the globe, in 1942 the Biltmore Hotel hosted what many film historians might conclude an act of war. John Ford's formidable family saga "How Green Was My Valley" defeated what is now considered by most as the greatest film ever made, "Citizen Kane," in their quests for Best Picture. Amazingly at the time, "Kane" was poorly received and disregarded, particularly by William Randolph Hearst, the media baron upon whom director/star Orson Welles based the titular character and whose newspapers suspiciously denied any printed mention of the film that would one day be known as a masterpiece. (Photo credit - Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

No. 5 - Gwyneth Paltrow Beats Cate Blanchett for Best Actress (1999)
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Maybe she began drawing the ire of her haters here. Everyone expected Cate Blanchett's royal performance in "Elizabeth" to earn her Best Actress gold. But with the Weinstein's aggressive For Your Consideration campaign, "Shakespeare in Love" dominated the night and made a 26-year-old Paltrow the winner. Vanquishing a beloved queen - now that's Shakespearean. (Photo credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

No. 4 - "Dances With Wolves" Beats "Goodfellas" for Best Picture (1991)
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"Taxi Driver's" loss to "Rocky" was the beginning of a long tradition of unimaginable Academy Award defeats for Martin Scorcese. "Raging Bull," "Gangs of New York" and "The Aviator" all earned the legendary filmmaker nominations for Best Director and he lost them all. But since 1976, perhaps no snub was as great as his loss to Kevin Costner's "Dances With Wolves." "Goodfellas" has attained the status of a true cinematic achievement, one of the '90s greatest for sure, if not all time. But audiences were dazzled by "Dances" epic story and newbie director Costner's sweeping style. And Oscar rewarded the beloved actor with one trip to the Shrine Auditorium's stage after the next, while Scorsese remained stuck to his seat. (Photo credit: Ron Galella/WireImage)

No. 3 - Roberto Benigni Beats Tom Hanks for Best Actor (1999)
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Tom Hanks was well on his way to joining a very select group of Oscar winners who've won three of the award's top acting statues for his role as the company commander in "Saving Private Ryan." But he got stopped in his tracks by one boisterous Italian. Roberto Benigni had a WWII pic of his own, "Life is Beautiful," which chose gloom and glee over "Ryan's" gloom and doom. His multiple wins that night delighted the audience as he literally bounced about and climbed on Dorothy Chandler Pavilion chairs in celebration. Maybe security (or Hanks) were truly displeased. As far as we know, Roberto Benigni has not been seen since. (Photo credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

No. 2 - "Crash" Beats "Brokeback Mountain" for Best Picture (2006)
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Racist Los Angelenos and gay cowboys duked it out for Best Picture at the 78th Annual Academy Awards, and while the cowboys were heavily favored, it was the racists who came out on top. "Brokeback Mountain" was anointed by critics as a true achievement in filmmaking with Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal's performances as the star-crossed lovers breaking the sexual barriers a mainstream Hollywood had quietly but forcefully instituted since movie cameras first started to roll. But "Crash" was a glossy message movie with a star-studded cast and once awards season started, began to rack them up like a young driver's moving violation citations. The Oscars were no different, and "Crash" took home the top statue, leaving shocked audiences with unexpected cases of whiplash. (Photo credit: AFP PHOTO/Timothy A. CLARY/Getty Images)

No. 1 - "Shakespeare in Love" Beats "Saving Private Ryan" for Best Picture
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"Saving Private Ryan" was expected to storm the Oscars like a beach in Normandy. And it's piece de resistance was to have been the Best Picture statue. But Judi Dench's win for "Shakespeare in Love" ignited that film's major category sweep and ultimately shot down Steven Speilberg's WWII epic to nab the top prize. Academy voters had a clear choice between love and war for its most prestigious award, and surprisingly, but in true Hollywood fashion perhaps, chose the former. (Photo credit: HECTOR MATA/AFP/Getty Images)

 

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