Cookie Monster Campaigns to Host Saturday Night Live Dan Koelsch, November 24, 2010 After a social network campaign successfully got Betty White a hosting gig on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, it’s no surprise that a trend has caught on to get obscure actors to host SNL. But, what about characters? Sesame Street continues their trend of cultural-savvy videos with an audition tape of sorts from Cookie Monster, who wants to follow in Betty White’s footsteps as an unconventional SNL host. Check out the video after the break. Sesame Street has also created a Facebook Fan Page for the campaign, and this wouldn’t be the first time puppets would be on the show. Jim Henson created a few characters for the first season of SNL. Do you think Cookie Monster should host Saturday Night Live? Social Networks Viral News Viral Videos Saturday Night LiveSesame StreetThe MuppetsViral video
“Paranormal Activity 2″ Viral: Confusing… Or Working? October 15, 2010October 18, 2010I’m just going to get this out in the open. There is no reason for me to lie to you. We’ve know each other for a long time, so here it is. What in the hell is going on with Paranormal Activity 2? I’m serious. I have no idea what… Read More
Disney’s “Wreck-It Ralph” Game Now On Facebook July 18, 2012Briefly: Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph is an animated comedy adventure about an arcade game villain who hops between video games to prove he can be a hero. After the trailer hit last month, we reported that you could play Ralph’s game Fix-It Felix Jr. on the film’s website, and now you… Read More
Read Synopses of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” Season 8 on Twitter November 3, 2011Briefly: While the title to this story may seem benign, it’s important to remember that Star Trek: The Next Generation only had 7 seasons. The Twitter account @TNG_S8 looks to rectify that by providing fake TV Guide-like synopses of the unaired episodes. We get such gems as “A planet of… Read More