Quick Things 2.5.11

Some quick links that are worth checking out...

• Too Cute! Volkswagen's Darth Vader Super Bowl Commercial
• 14 Guy Gifts for Valentine's Day
• Meet the Girls of America's Next Top Model Cycle 16
• What Product Labels Would Look Like if They Were Honest
• Five Things More Satisfying than Inbox Zero
• Adorable Slow Motion Doggie Bath
• Jimmy Fallon Shares Twitter's Worst Pickup Lines

I Want to Go to There: World's Widest Slip and Slide

This could possibly be the most satisfying video you'll watch today. After week's of freezing temperatures and crazy amounts of snow, who wouldn't want to take a turn splashing down in the world's widest slide and slide?

Unleash your inner 8-year-old and take a look!

Meet the Girls of 'America's Next Top Model' Cycle 16

Last week fans got a quick taste of the upcoming season of ANTM. But now the time has time to meet the girls who are in the running to become America's Next Top Model when The CW's hit show returns for Cycle 16 on February 23 at 8pm.


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It looks like Cycle 16 will be another "high fashion" edition, as Tyra Banks and company are joined by big names like stylist Rachel Zoe, Sudanese model and actress Alek Wek, Italian photographer Francesco Carrozzini, Vogue Italia editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani and others.

And just like Ann Ward in Cycle 15, the winner of this season of ANTM will get a fashion spread in Vogue Italia and an additional spread and cover of Beauty in Vogue. Plus the ever-present $100,000 contract with CoverGirl Cosmetics.

Without further ado, take a look at the fourteen girls appearing on Cycle 16 of America's Next Top Model and click their photo for a closer look.

What the Hell Is Groundhog Day, Anyway?

In case you didn't know, today is Groundhog Day; A day in which a small rodent in Punxatawney, Pennsylvania dictates whether we'll have an early spring, or six more weeks of winter. This year Punxsutawney Phil (I'll get to him in a minute) did not see his shadow, meaning that spring should come early this year. Totally scientific!


Groundhog Day may seem completely insane to some people, but as a Pennsylvania native I take special interest once a year (for a couple of minutes, at least) as to whether or not Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not.

Here's the jist of Groundhog Day for those who are only familiar with the Bill Murray movie. Punxsutawney Phil is a very famous groundhog who lives in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. On February 2 of each year, the town waits for Phil to emerge from his temporary home on Gobbler's Knob (you still with me?). If Phil sees his shadow and returns to his hole, he predicts six more weeks of winter. If Phil doesn't see his shadow, he will predict an early spring. It's as simple as that!

Real Outtakes from Fake News on 'SNL'

Everyone knows that some of the funniest moments from Saturday Night Live happen when the cast goes off script or starts to get the giggles. That may be the case for a lot of the sketches, but when it comes to the fake news of "Weekend Update" a lot of the funniest jokes and sketches never make it to air because of time, content or cringe factor.

Luckily for us there is a great compilation of "Update" bloopers now on Hulu for everyone to enjoy! Check 'em out.