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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What States Have the Highest Unemployment Rates?
It’s not easy being unemployed or under-employed, but you are definitely not alone. Even with a highly positive new jobs report just out and the country apparently on an upswing, an unemployment rate of 7.7 percent means a lot of people still need jobs.
But that doesn’t mean the situation is hopeless for anyone. If you’re spent on looking for available jobs in your current locale because it seems
Lady Gaga Rejects a Standard-Issue Wheelchair and Goes for the Gold [PHOTO]
It’s possible you're too rich and famous when, as you are healing from surgery, instead of cruising around in a regular wheelchair from the medical supply shop down the street, you commission a luxury jewelry and accessories designer to create a gold and leather wheelchair.
This is also a sign that you're Lady Gaga, and we’re probably lucky the fancy new wheelchair isn’t made entirely of bacon.
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Justin Bieber, Kelly Osbourne, Jesse Tyler Ferguson + More in Celebrity Tweets of the Week
In our Celebrity Tweets of the Week, Justin Bieber had a platitude, Kelly Osbourne showed us the aftermath of a medical incident, part of the ‘Modern Family’ cast got stuck in an elevator, John Krasinski mourned the end of ‘The Office,’ Hank Azaria shared the Homer Shake -- and a whole lot more.
Carly Rae Jepsen Expresses Gay Rights Support
Recently, the Boy Scouts of America organization has been getting more and more flak for its decision to ban openly gay members -- and now you can add ‘Call Me Maybe’ singer Carly Rae Jepsen to the unhappy masses.
She's expressed her displeasure quite publicly by canceling her appearance at a BSA concert.
5 Common and Very Avoidable ‘Business Casual’ Mistakes
Business casual: the dress code that makes you happy you don’t have to wear a tie or pantyhose, but otherwise confuses the khaki out of you.
Justin Bieber’s Fans Upset About His Birthday
Today is the eve of the anniversary of Justin Bieber’s birth. The 18-year-old will be maturing to the ripe old age of 19 on March 1, when he'll usher in another year of life after finishing up a concert in England.
None of this seems tragic (except maybe the part in which we actually know when Justin Bieber’s birthday is), so why are his fans so distraught?
Anne Hathaway Had to Start Somewhere [VIDEO]
We’re guessing that when a young Anne Hathaway took this phone company commercial job, she wasn’t imagining whom she would thank in her Academy Awards acceptance speech. But since we practice our Oscar speeches with a hairbrush in front of a mirror, it’s possible she might have been doing the same.
Turn Your Hobby Into a Job
The job market is tough these days. Many people are coping with sudden layoffs, and others are struggling to find work after completing college or earning a new degree. Skilled professionals could wait months or years to find a job in the field of their expertise.
But if one of these descriptions matches you, that doesn't mean you can’t find exciting ways to earn money.
Katie Couric, Jimmy Fallon + More in the Best Celebrity Tweets About the 2013 Oscars
The celebs were at home watching and snarking the Oscars just like we were. Apparently it’s just as fun for them to watch from home. And according to Steve Martin, the pay is the same as if he were hosting.
Here are some of our favorites from Katie Couric, Joel McHale, Rainn Wilson, Jimmy Fallon and more.
The Best + Worst of the 2013 Oscars
The day after the Oscars, everyone is a member of the Academy of Criticizing the Oscars and giving out -- or not giving out -- awards for everything and everyone that was part of the evening.
And we’re no different. We watched the show, took a little time, and now we have our opinions. We also watched the internet and we have your opinions too.