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Sports and Their Social Media Equivalences

Sports and Their Social Media Equivalences
1. Facebook = Baseball: Old people are really into it and think it is way more relevant than it really is, but nobody under 30 is even using it anymore.   2. WhatsApp = Soccer:  Everyone in the rest of the world uses it everyday, but nobody in America even knows it exists.   3. Instagram = NBA: Neither looks as good... Read more »
By DanTello,
June 12, 2015 at 3:27 pm
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Black Friday Violence Fantasy League Rules

Black Friday Violence Fantasy League Rules
Are you tired of thinking, “Sure, I am as amused as anyone when it comes to hearing about fights or stampedes on Black Friday, but I just wish I could somehow make money from them.”? I used to be as well, and then I started my all-new (not just partially new) Black Friday Violence Fantasy... Read more »
By TRSlyder,
November 23, 2014 at 3:47 pm
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12 Things That Have Never Been Said About Social Media

12 Things That Have Never Been Said About Social Media
1. I wish my friends would upload more pics of their food; I’m constantly wondering what it is they’re eating. 2. There is no doubt in my mind that YouTube commenter was popular in middle school. 3. What do you mean you “Opted out” of Facebook’s graph search? Why? 4. The best Tweets are vague... Read more »
By TRSlyder,
May 23, 2013 at 11:34 am
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My Adventures Creeping the 'tute

My Adventures Creeping the 'tute
Creeping the ‘tute (v),  To peruse the art at the Art Institute of Chicago with the vigor, rapt and enjoyment of a voyeur, and possibly join in on the art itself.  Eventually merely posing next to my favorite work of art wasn’t enough for my photo opportunities at the Art Institute of Chicago. For a... Read more »
By TRSlyder,
March 11, 2013 at 9:10 pm
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7 Ways Smartphones and the Web F*%k up Your Brain

7 Ways Smartphones and the Web F*%k up Your Brain
1. The Concept of my Attention Span Seems a Distant Memory Having a smartphone and being on Twitter can give you the attention span of a toddler experiencing meth withdrawal. No longer is it good enough to wait indefinitely for an elevator or  sit through a commercial break. Oh, God no.   Instead of suffering... Read more »
By TRSlyder,
February 26, 2013 at 1:17 pm
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13 Celebrities Whose Political Activity Surprises Me

13 Celebrities Whose Political Activity Surprises Me
In today’s television culture of infotainment we are often  subjected to non-journalistic celebrities opining, and we are told it is news. Sometimes when I’m trying to ignore the entire celebrity-laden left rail of the Huffington Post I’ll accidentally see that the guy who does the voice of Mr. Burns on the Simpsons is blogging about... Read more »
By TRSlyder,
January 16, 2013 at 3:01 am
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4 New Years Resolutions for Annoying Twitter and Facebook Users

4 New Years Resolutions for Annoying Twitter and Facebook Users
You look smart! So smart, in fact, that I know you read the headline and got my point immediately and don’t require any kind of an intro to slow you down before reading this list. So I won’t insult your intelligence with (any more of) an intro other than to say, I hope people resolve... Read more »
By TRSlyder,
January 13, 2013 at 10:54 am
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My Favorite Tweets of 2012

This one killed me and so does that picture of Willy.
Upon realizing I tend to take screen grabs of about 85% of my favorite tweets, I decided to make a list of my favorites from 2012. Happy New Year from all of us at Lists That Actually Matter and Happy Year, even when it’s old.
By TRSlyder,
December 31, 2012 at 11:10 am
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