Last night, the venerable Judy Blume stopped by Reddit to participate in a rather cheerful AMA (Ask Me Anything). Appearing in support of the film adaptation of Tiger Eyes (which is, completely inexplicably, the first-ever big-screen adaptation of a Judy Blume book), Blume shared stories from her childhood and gave her adoring fans a few hints of what’s next. Check out the highlights from the AMA after the jump, and if you’re hungry for more, you can always read the full transcript of the online event — or just go see the movie. … Read More
17 Things We Learned From Bret Easton Ellis’s Reddit AMA
Yesterday afternoon, famed novelist, screenwriter, and Twitter terrorist Bret Easton Ellis graced Reddit with his presence for an AMA (that’s Ask Me Anything, for the uninitiated). Unsurprisingly, it was full of cheeky questions, blunt answers, and insights into the mind of Patrick Bateman. Surprisingly, there was not much in the way of ranting about GLAAD. Check out the most interesting tidbits after the jump, and sound off on them in the comments. … Read More
12 Things We Learned From Chuck Palahniuk’s AMA
As you may have heard, Chuck Palahniuk has some forthcoming novels lined up, and to ramp up anticipation for these (as well as appease his hordes of fans) he hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) over at Reddit last night. We waded through the cheeky banter, multiple counts of Internet failure, and sometimes sexually aggressive commenters to bring you the most interesting tidbits we gleaned from the session. Check them out after the jump. … Read More
Hilarious Engagement Photos Parody Sexy Couples Photo Shoots
Engagement photos are notorious for looking pompous and tacky, with the bride-to-be dripping in jewels as she cradles her husband’s head by the fireplace (or something like that). Employing photographic clichés for their friends’ and family’s entertainment, San Francisco couple Casey Grim and Adam McLaughlin parodied those poses in side-by-side shots where each is lying on the bed and staring into the camera or giving a sultry over-the-shoulder look. Shot in black and white, the photos progressively goofier as Adam mimics Casey’s sensual body language, going as far as to don a bra of his own. Flip through the photos, which we discovered via Design Taxi after the couple posted them on Reddit, and celebrate true, unpretentious love between two hilarious geeks. … Read More
16 Things We Learned From Louis C.K.’s Reddit AMA
“Hi. It’s Louis. I’m here doing one of these again.” Ahead of Saturday night’s premiere of the stand-up special Louis C.K. Oh My God on HBO, Louis C.K. hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session over on Reddit. Questions ranged from the most amateur jokes he’s told and his worst hecklers to money matters, his culinary talents, and Ewan McGregor’s dick. We combed through the conversation to pick out the best and pithiest of the comedian’s offerings; after the jump, 16 things we learned. … Read More
Lev Grossman on ‘The Magicians’ Trilogy, VIDA, and 5 Books Everyone Needs to Read
Last night, Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians and The Magician King, and the book critic for Time, participated in the first-ever AMA (that’s Ask Me Anything, for the uninitiated) over in Reddit’s books subreddit. Since we’re fans of his, and always have our ears open for authors we like saying interesting stuff, we moseyed on over to see what we could learn. We suggest checking out the whole thing, but if you’re pressed for time, we’ve collected some of the most interesting bits after the jump. … Read More
23 Things We Learned About ‘Community’ Season 4 from the Writers’ Reddit AMA
With the Community Season 4 premiere less than 24 hours away, expectations — and fears — are running high. Between the worrisome news of iconoclastic showrunner Dan Harmon’s sudden departure and surprisingly rapturous early reports about the season premiere, fans are hungry for every bit of reassurance we can get that the show’s in good hands. Presumably to allay those concerns, Community‘s current writing staff faced Reddit last night for an AMA. Below, find the biggest revelations from that Q&A. … Read More
Watch a Mini-Doc on the Origin of Reddit
Ever wonder how the “front page of the internet” came to be? Thinking of starting your own tech startup and itching for a little encouragement? Check out this video from A Total Disruption about Steve Huffman and Alexis Ohanian, founders of social news website Reddit, which raked in 47 million visitors just last month. In the short video, Huffman and Ohanian reveal Reddit’s origins as a tool to order a sub while pumping gas, and talk about getting noticed, getting dissed, and eventually, getting somewhere. Watch the video after the jump, and let us know what you think in the comments! … Read More
James Cameron: No, There Was Not Room for Two on the ‘Titanic’ Raft
Aficionados of pop-culture conspiracy theories will be familiar with the Reddit-driven idea that Leonardo DiCaprio didn’t have to die to save Kate Winslett in Titanic. Using a tape outline to approximate the size of the raft that carried Winslett’s Rose to safety, an industrious redditor found that two human beings could easily fit in the space. But, since we all must answer to the Internet in 2012, an IGN interviewer recently asked Titanic director James Cameron to respond to the theory, and he’s just not having it. “It’s not a question of room, it’s a question of buoyancy,” says Cameron, reminding us that the raft flips over when Jack initially attempts to join Rose on it. So, that’s settled. If you’re still not satisfied, though, the filmmaker also mentions that he’s planning to help Mythbusters debunk the rumor in a future episode. Watch the interview after the jump, and skip to 4:20 if you’re only interested in the raft theory. … Read More
President Obama Talks Internet Freedom, Beer, and Getting Home in Time for Dinner on Reddit
President Barack Obama took to Reddit for one of the website’s popular “Ask Me Anything” threads. After moderators and administrators confirmed it was indeed him — backed up by a post from his verified Twitter account and a photo (pictured) — the forum exploded with questions, asking about everything from felines to foreign… Read More
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