Kathy Landin is a freelance internet pop-culture junkie (and web video producer). For a brief time in 2011, she was THIS close to being Charlie Sheen's social media intern for the summer. She's blogged for local TV stations, anonymous dating adventures and stupid advice columns. Mostly she entertains herself by practicing the fine art of idiocy, which you can watch in Kathy Landin's "I'm an Idiot" Show. Or, if you have a short attention span, get 140 characters of idiocy on Twitter.
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Holiday Boozing Tips — 7 Christmas Cocktails to Drink You Through the Season
Since the beginning of families, holidays, and especially family holidays like Christmas, alcohol has always been a key component to survival. Brighten up everyone's spirits by mixing up these delicious drinks -- and don't forget to pour one (or five) for yourself as you mix.
5 Bottles of Absinthe You’ll Want to Hallucinate Over
What is Absinthe? Is it legal in the U.S.? What are some good-quality bottles? How does a beginner get to know the Green Fairy? All your Absinthe answers are right here.
Halloween Legends That Are Actually True (Sort Of)
Especially around Halloween, most of us enjoy a good old-fashioned “it happened to a friend of a friend” urban legend that gives us a bit of a fright. Some of these tales may have even really happened. Well, kind of.
5 Horrifying Accidents People Thought Were Just Halloween Displays
It might look like a standard corpse-hanging-from-a-tree prank, but sometimes something terrible really did happen.
8 Tips for Talking to Someone With Breast Cancer
These eight tips could help you talk to a relative, friend or co-worker who’s dealing with some tough news.
Spring Style Ideas — It’s Time for a Colorful Wardbrobe Update
Add a vernal vibe to your look.
7 Classic Cocktails Every Man Should Know How to Make
Take your bartending skills beyond merely cracking open a beer or just adding soda to your liquor of choice.
American Heart Month — The 7 Best Ways to Donate Now
February is American Heart Month, a time to think about more than just who we love, but how healthy our hearts and lives are. We've put together a list of seven of the best charities most deserving of your support.
French Kissing Is Dirty Business — Now We Know How Dirty
You and the person you're swapping spit with are also swapping bacteria. Lots of bacteria.
Health Benefits of Hiking — 5 Reasons to Hit the Trails This Summer
Put on some sunscreen and bug repellant, and enjoy these five health benefits of hiking this summer:
9 Hilarious Barbecue Fails for Memorial Day
As Memorial Day opens the gate to summer, we all begin to plan our outdoor activities. Most of us will find a reason to get outside for the long weekend and enjoy food, friends, family and some delicious beverages. And really, it wouldn’t be a summer holiday without some grilling.
Warning Signs That You Are Headed For (or Are Already Having) Heart Trouble
We are now in American Heart Month, but we should pay attention to our hearts all year long, not just during February. Everything else your body does is dependent on how well your heart is working, so if it's at risk of problems, you need to find out why.
5 Surprising, Fun, Creative Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day
What should you and your special someone do on Valentine's Day? Every year, it's the same question. It's time for some new, fun, different ideas.
10 Tips for Throwing the Best Super Bowl Party of All Time
So you want to throw the Super Bowl of Super Bowl parties, huh? We’ve all been there. Nothing makes you the toast of the town quite like a supremely awesome Super Bowl party does. It can be done, but how?
5 Smart Ways to Spend Your Year-End Bonus
This is the time of year when some of us find a little extra in our paychecks, or get a nice fat bonus after we’ve already been paid. It’s a great way to end the year, but if you don’t plan ahead and think it through, that bonus could disappear quickly, along with the smile it gave you.
7 Mouthwatering Thanksgiving Side Dishes Your Family Will Eat Up
Traditionally, the turkey is the star of Thanksgiving. But a truly memorable, well-rounded, belt-loosening, nap-inducing meal features a stellar supporting cast as well.
5 Fun Ways to Keep Kids and Grandparents Busy Over Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving means the whole family—in-laws, distant cousins, grandparents and grandchildren—gets together to share a meal, catch up and generally spend some quality time together. If you're the host, it can be a challenge to entertain such a broad gathering of people.
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month — The 7 Best Ways to Donate Now
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We've put together a list of seven of the best charities most deserving of your support.
After Watching Big Sean’s Mom Read His Lyrics, We Kind of Want Her to Adopt Us [VIDEO]
In the early days of rap and hip-hop, the rappers always politely sent words to our mothers -- only it came out more like “word to ya’ mutha." But really, if you listen to the lyrics of most rap songs, your mother is the last person you’d want to hear them.
And that’s where Jimmy Kimmel and Big Sean's mom come in.
5 Simple Ways Introverts Can Get Noticed at Work
Experts will tell you that introverts are great leaders, yet it still seems like we live in a world designed to revere extroverts, especially in the workplace. If you know the right steps, and your own value as an introvert, you can make the office a comfortable place for you to grow and succeed even if you’re not a glad-hander.
5 Things You Need to Know Before Getting Botox
Botox injections have been used as a cosmetic procedure for more than a decade, with millions of people trying to reduce the number of wrinkles on their faces.
5 Home Improvements to Raise the Value of Your House
The recent pickup in the housing market may be giving you the feeling it’s time to finally put your home on the market and upgrade to your next dream house. So what are the best ways to do that?
How to Get Hired After Being Unemployed Long-Term
The economy is continuing its long, slow recovery from the massive financial crisis and recession just a few years ago, and the labor market is improving. But one problem above all can prevent you from getting a new job: If you've been out of work for six months or more, it makes it much harder to get hired. We've gathered a few ways to help you navigate this problem:
5 Things Employees Do That Really Annoy Bosses
Sure, we all get annoyed at the boss from time to time, but keep in mind that that frustration can go both ways. If you want to excel at work, get promotions, get raises, have good things happen to you and such, take a look at these five things that really annoy bosses and don’t do them:
Oprah Revives Sofia from ‘The Color Purple’ to Chat with Tyler Perry’s Medea [VIDEO]
No matter how you feel about Oprah, it's tough to deny she's always had mad acting chops -- something she proves pretty adorably in this promo for her OWN cable network, wherein she adeptly revives her character Sofia from the iconic 1985 film ‘The Color Purple' and pits her opposite Tyler Perry’s famous (or rather, infamous) character Medea.
That Time Bob Costas Rapped Ludacris Lyrics on the MLB Network [VIDEO]
You might not have pegged him as a rap kinda guy, but apparently Bob Costas knows his hip-hop and has a soft spot for Ludacris, which he proudly -- if not ably -- demonstrated by rocking some rhymes during a recent MLB Network appearance.
Conan O’Brien, John Stamos, Diddy + More in Celebrity Tweets of the Week
In our Celebrity Tweets of the Week, Ellen goes to bed before dark, Conan O’Brien plays seismologist, John Stamos caught someone playing fast and loose with Photoshop, Diddy got nostalgic, jokes about the new Pope abounded -- and a whole lot more.
How Countries Around the World Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just for people in Ireland and Americans who want to pretend to be Irish for a day. There are celebrations of this saint and his saintly day all around the world.
Jay-Z, Beyonce, Paris Hilton + More Hacked, Have Their Financials Splashed All Over the Internet
Jay Z, Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian and Beyonce are among the latest victims of a major hacking scandal that resulted in someone posting the very private and detailed financial information of several big name stars and politicos online -- something that could cause big problems for the stars involved.
Holly Madison Brushes Off the Haters Who Think Naming Her Kid Rainbow Was a Bad Idea
Former Hugh Hefner girlfriend and ‘The Girls Next Door’ reality star, Holly Madison, gave birth to a baby girl -- and her tasty placenta -- last week. The happy and possibly delirious mother, along with boyfriend Pasquale Rotella, chose to name their first-born child Rainbow, even though neither of them even existed in the 1960s.