As the credits rolled on Get Smart, I thought to myself: "Ah. Well that makes sense." The missing piece to the puzzle? Mel Brooks and Buck Henry, the creators of the original series, served as consultants on the film. My guess is that they're the reason things in the film, although silly, never got too over-the-top, and that as things began to near the top, there was just a little bit of restraint used. Which......

The best of the internet, squirted out in flavorful neon globules, just for you. We don't normally like Sarah Silverman, or Jimmy Kimmel, but we have to admit, her music video about Matt Damon, and Jimmy Kimmel's response, are pretty funny. A far filthier parody can be found here, just make sure to keep the headphones on. (Via Jill) Ladies and gentlemen, we present the new pinnacle of food: the meat bundt. (Via Sarah) Wow.......

The shapeless dough of the internet, formed into tasty pellets and baked to perfection, just for you. The only true history of lolcats. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want to has a cheezburger. (Via) Oh woe unto the entertainment industry, for the writers strike has begun! Cinematical has pics from the picket lines in NYC, while Kung Fu Monkey offers us an explanation of the strike from a writer's perspective. At the urging of fans,......

A tall, icy glass of our favorite internet junk, just for you. You may vaguely remember from long ago the idea for a Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off show called Ripper that was meant to follow the adventures of Anthony Stewart Head's character in England, along with a whole cast of new characters. Well, good news! It sounds like it's actually going to happen now, with Joss Whedon in the captain's chair, and shooting beginning......

The best of the internet, squirted out in flavorful neon globules, just for you. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (and the lesser known National Association of Recording Merchandisers) have put together a list of the 200 definitive albums that everyone must own - so we assume they want you to go out and buy the ones you don't have right now, please! Amazon is making the process easier by listing them all on......

- A car chase ended in violence yesterday: a police officer was injured, and the suspect killed. - Germantown's Anthony Reid, who shot an officer following a car chase last year, has received the maximum sentence for his crime. - Philly-based Comcast has found its installers in the news again. The complaint this time? One of their installers was a little lovestruck by a customer. At least he didn't try to crash on her......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Rockpile Magazine Presents The Rock Snob Film Series: Free screening of Desperate Tennage Lovedolls & Lovedolls Superstar for the 21+ crowd at The Khyber (56 S. 2nd Street). 8PM Monday Night Club Open Mic: The Monday Night Club invites you to "bring your most provacative stuff" to their pre-Ides of March open mic event at Bar Noir. Vinnie Spins Rock, Rock Rock N Roll: Free night of Rock......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: The Pre-Valentine Session: The Monday Night Club presents an open mic for comics, poets, rappers and other purveyors of the spoken word. This FREE event takes place at Bar Noir (112 S. 18th Street) from 9PM to 2AM, and features raffles for upcoming concert events and frugally priced drinks. (21+) Rockpile Magazine Presents: The Rock Snob Film Series: Come to the Khyber (56 S. 2nd Street) for a......