The presidential election is just four weeks away and, as usual, voting ads asking people to do their civic duty are popping up all over the place. But what if those ads actually told you the truth?
Jest is here to answer that question with a satirical video in which the actors ask citizens to vote, even though they themselves might not.
One of them confesses he doesn't think it's gonna make a difference, since he's registered in New York. "It's not like I'm in Ohio," he says. "If you're in Ohio, you have to vote. It's like the only state that matters." A girl comes up with an array of other excuses not to go: dental appointment, family stuff, too much stuff to do on a Tuesday, etc.
The video is obviously intended to be funny but, at the same time, raises some very important points about the electoral system in the U.S. as well as how youth is involved in politics.
Are you going to vote or do you have a legitimate excuse? Tell us what you think in the comments.
On Aug. 13, 1964, four NASA astronauts participated in desert survival training in the dusty sands of Reno, Nev. John Young, Frank Borman, Neil Armstrong and Deke Slayton wore brightly-colored parachute fabric that made the space travelers look like some sort of intergalactic Jedi monks.
Add a Wookiee to the mix and you have the premise for a Star Wars sequel starring real life space heros.
Image courtesy of NASA
Avid stamp collector? Aerial photography enthusiast? Still actually use snail mail?
If so, you should definitely check out these new stamps from the United States Postal Service.
Each of the 15 stamps in "Earthscapes (Forever)" shows an unbelievable bird's-eye view of varying scenes from our planet.
According to the postal service, "The beautiful 'earth art' images were chosen to showcase designs or patterns and geographic diversity so viewers can see the world in a new way and contemplate a much bigger picture."
Brandon Lloyd is a wide receiver with a mile-wide grin.
A lucky photographer on Reddit managed to snap a photo of the New England Patriots football player, as he soared across the end zone to score his first touchdown of the 2012 season.
In the middle of his leap, Lloyd has a shining grin on his face, and seems to be posing for the camera. It is a photo strikingly similar to the one taken of Zeddie Little -- better known as Ridiculously Photogenic Guy -- in April 2012.
Thus, a meme was born.
We know that some people are better than others with animals. You know, like Cesar Millan, the famous dog whisperer. Well move over, Millan, because we now have a squirrel whisperer too.
Her name is Mary Krupa, a freshman at Penn State. She is an animal lover and has an uncanny ability to get close to squirrels. Using food as bait, she is basically able to become their friend. And as a friend, she has some fun with them, patting them and yes, also putting little hats on their heads.
One of the friendliest squirrels is "Sneezy," a female squirrel that has become somewhat famous on campus. So much so that she has her own Facebook fan page. Once Krupa gives Sneezy a peanut, she lets her put all kinds of hats on her head, as you can see in the gallery above.
While you're gearing up for the presidential debate, here's something you don't see every day. These busts of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are made entirely of Play-Doh.
The two busts are this year's winning entries for the "Play-Doh Artist of the Year" contest. Each artist was asked to sculpt both the Democratic and Republican party 2012 presidential candidates. The winner, Ian Williams, is a student at the Rhode Island School of Design Sculpture and Ceramics department, which worked with Hasbro to offer the winner a $5,000 tuition stipend.
Williams will also work with Hasbro to create a variety of original Play-Doh creations for use on the brand's digital channels, which will be displayed on the Play-Doh Facebook page.
On Aug. 13, 1964, four NASA astronauts participated in desert survival training in the dusty sands of Reno, Nev. John Young, Frank Borman, Neil Armstrong and Deke Slayton wore brightly-colored parachute fabric that made the space travelers look like some sort of intergalactic Jedi monks.
Add a Wookiee to the mix and you have the premise for a Star Wars sequel starring real life space heros.
Image courtesy of NASA
Avid stamp collector? Aerial photography enthusiast? Still actually use snail mail?
If so, you should definitely check out these new stamps from the United States Postal Service.
Each of the 15 stamps in "Earthscapes (Forever)" shows an unbelievable bird's-eye view of varying scenes from our planet.
According to the postal service, "The beautiful 'earth art' images were chosen to showcase designs or patterns and geographic diversity so viewers can see the world in a new way and contemplate a much bigger picture."
Brandon Lloyd is a wide receiver with a mile-wide grin.
A lucky photographer on Reddit managed to snap a photo of the New England Patriots football player, as he soared across the end zone to score his first touchdown of the 2012 season.
In the middle of his leap, Lloyd has a shining grin on his face, and seems to be posing for the camera. It is a photo strikingly similar to the one taken of Zeddie Little -- better known as Ridiculously Photogenic Guy -- in April 2012.
Thus, a meme was born.
We know that some people are better than others with animals. You know, like Cesar Millan, the famous dog whisperer. Well move over, Millan, because we now have a squirrel whisperer too.
Her name is Mary Krupa, a freshman at Penn State. She is an animal lover and has an uncanny ability to get close to squirrels. Using food as bait, she is basically able to become their friend. And as a friend, she has some fun with them, patting them and yes, also putting little hats on their heads.
One of the friendliest squirrels is "Sneezy," a female squirrel that has become somewhat famous on campus. So much so that she has her own Facebook fan page. Once Krupa gives Sneezy a peanut, she lets her put all kinds of hats on her head, as you can see in the gallery above.
While you're gearing up for the presidential debate, here's something you don't see every day. These busts of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are made entirely of Play-Doh.
The two busts are this year's winning entries for the "Play-Doh Artist of the Year" contest. Each artist was asked to sculpt both the Democratic and Republican party 2012 presidential candidates. The winner, Ian Williams, is a student at the Rhode Island School of Design Sculpture and Ceramics department, which worked with Hasbro to offer the winner a $5,000 tuition stipend.
Williams will also work with Hasbro to create a variety of original Play-Doh creations for use on the brand's digital channels, which will be displayed on the Play-Doh Facebook page.
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