Jason Pargin
I am the Executive Editor of Cracked.com and NYT bestselling author David Wong, which is the pseudonym of a real person named Jason Pargin.
5 Features of the New Xbox That Are About to Ruin Everything
Thanks a lot, Microsoft.
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The 5 Ugly Lessons Hiding in Every Superhero Movie
Is the sudden, raging success of this genre a sign of a toxic corruption in the collective soul of our society? Probably!
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6 New Kinds of Anxiety the Internet Gave Us
We're about 20 years into widespread Internet use now, and it's easy to forget how many of the day-to-day anxieties we deal with are brand new to the species.
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Why the New 'Hunger Games' Movie Is Orange and Blue
The 'Catching Fire' trailer was released on Sunday, in which it was revealed that the film has been shot in two colors.
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5 Mind-Blowing Facts Nobody Told You About Guns
It turns out the mainstream media leaves out all of the most interesting parts. Trust us, the longer you look into this, the weirder it gets.
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5 Easy Ways to Spot a B.S. News Story on the Internet
Most of the time, we don't need somebody else to debunk these stories for us, not if you know what to look for. For instance, this stuff should always raise red flags .
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5 Meteor Videos That Prove Russians Don't Give a F#@k
Videos of apocalyptic destruction raining down from the heavens spontaneously flooded YouTube last night.
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5 Ways You're Accidentally Making Everyone Hate You
Feel worried about offending people on accident? Well, it's not the fault of
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6 Harsh Truths That Will Make You a Better Person
You're going to hate hearing this. My only defense is that this is what I wish somebody had said to me around 1995 or so.
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5 Reasons Humanity Desperately Wants Monsters to Be Real
You believe in monsters, whether you know it or not. They are an important part of who we are -- so let's understand this obsession.
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A Word About the Parasite Controlling Your Brain
Apparently, spider-like creatures can crawl into your mouth at night, eat your tongue and subtly influence your brain against your will.
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6 True Stories That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity
While the headlines are dominated by our weekly mass shootings, the reality is that day to day, we common folk make little sacrifices for each other and let insults slide and feel bad when we act like douchebags.
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5 Ways You Don't Realize Movies Are Controlling Your Brain
Movies can't influence people to do anything, because movies are make-believe and every non-crazy member of the audience knows how to separate fact from fiction. Well, the thing is ... that's just wrong.
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The Horrible Reason This YouTube Video Has 50 Million Views
>No sarcasm here: most popular YouTube videos are awesome. If you can't appreciate an adorable baby or puppy doing something hilarious, then you have forgotten how to smile. But, occasionally something ELSE slips through the cracks.
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Fluoride Lowers Your IQ: B.S. Headline of the Week
Here's a quick case study on how bullshit is born into the world.
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Fat Is Officially Incurable (According to Science)
Let's get this straight: The number of people who go from fat to thin, and stay there, statistically rounds down to zero.
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6 Moments That Make Video Games Worth It
With joy in my heart, let me try to explain the feelings that come with being a video game player.
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