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Get Up & Go Show w/ Chad & Jen May 22nd 2013

Chad Taylor — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:32:13 +0000

Good Morning Central Minnesota. Pack the umbrella this morning and dress a little warmer (highs only going to reach 57 with a low tonight around 41).

7 Mind-Blowing Disney Urban Legends

Sara Franks-Allen — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:14:21 +0000

A company like Disney, which has been around for ages and maintains a family-friendly image, is bound to be the subject of some strange stories. But are any of them true? Is Walt Disney's body lying frozen beneath the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, waiting to be revived? Was Donald Duck really banned in Finland because he doesn't wear pants? Did Disney really make a cartoon to teach girls about their time of the month? TheFW has the real story on these and more of the most popular Disney urban legends

10 Monkey GIFs to Make Your Day 100% More Awesome

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:58:15 +0000

Listen everyone, we have the day’s most adorable distraction. They’re cute and hilarious and it’s time for monkey GIFs, y’all! Who knew furry little nuggets could be so entertaining? Answer: we did. Monkeys are entertaining while taking baths, trekking across swamps and hanging out in winter coats. (You have to see it to believe it.) [...]

10 Sprinkler GIFs to Get Us in the Summer Mood

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:45:13 +0000

Summer will be here before we know it, and you know what that means. Sprinkler season is fast approaching, and obviously the best way to celebrate is by rounding up the greatest sprinkler GIFs on the Web. From raccoons to kiddos, all sorts of folk are fans of said summer fun, although sometimes playing in [...]

16 Reasons Why Moms Are Awesome

Emerald Catron — Sat, 11 May 2013 20:58:32 +0000

Why are moms awesome? Here are (just a few) reasons why moms are awesome. 1. Moms will teach you not to be afraid to fall down. Even if you don’t want to learn. 2. Moms don’t mind getting wet in the rain for you. 3. One word — cookies. 4. Dad jokes are embarrassing. Mom [...]

10 Horses Wearing Kentucky Derby Hats

Emerald Catron — Sat, 04 May 2013 17:41:31 +0000

What’s the best part of the Kentucky Derby? The hats? The horse racing? The glasses filled with cold, cold whiskey? We couldn’t decide, so we put some hats on some horses to help us figure it out. It didn’t help. We’ll make up our mind tomorrow when the race is over. She stole this hat [...]

11 Panoramic Photo Fails That Will Freak You Out

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:57:44 +0000

Taking good pictures is a really tricky skill to perfect, yet when photos are shot correctly, they can be awesome. (See: photobombs and perfectly-timed versions). But there is a bright side to photography failure -- sometimes it can create a weird and strangely entertaining creation. Cue: panoramic fails.

Hugh Grant + Seth Meyers – Celebrity Doppelgangers

Cassandra Rose — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:41:53 +0000

We never noticed until we stuck them side-by-side before, but ‘SNL‘ head-writer and ‘Weekend Update’ correspondent Seth Meyers looks an awful lot like actor Hugh Grant. Maybe it’s the goofy smiles? Hugh Grant is everyone’s favorite stammering Englishman, or at least he used to be back when he was in lots of popular movies. These [...]

Here's Why You Don't Leave Dad Alone With the Baby

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:03:47 +0000

This dad needs a job…badly. But until he gets one, we’ll settle for his creative YouTube videos. In this video — which shows a father Tom Cruising his child a la ‘Mission Impossible’ over a bowl of candy — we learn that mom should never leave children alone with dad. The only thing that can [...]

11 Guilty Pets Who Know What They Did

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:45:51 +0000

There’s nothing surprising about our pets getting into shenanigans when we’re not looking. Sometimes we find the little buggers in the act, and what results is adorably hilarious. But other times, we’re not lucky enough to catch them red-handed, although their guilty expressions totally allude to trouble. Basically, pets are really bad at keeping a [...]

Kim Kardashian + Hannah Simone – Celebrity Doppelgangers

Cassandra Rose — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:56:31 +0000

Move over, Kim Kardashian, there’s a new beauty in town — and unlike you, ‘New Girl’ actress Hannah Simone has all her original parts. Kim, of course, is the media glutton whose latest bid for attention has been to get knocked up with Kanye West‘s baby while still being legally married to someone else. Possible [...]

Famous Movie Jocks Then and Now

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:31:59 +0000

Jocks — we love to hate them. Especially at the movies. Whether they are football players, lacrosse stars or even the rare skiing celeb, the stereotypical jock has been the epicenter of many of our favorite films. They were tough, attractive (often) and usually got the girl– what’s not to like? Sure they were cocky, [...]

See Ryan Gosling in Every Movie and TV Show

TheFW Staff — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:45:22 +0000

Just let us have our dream. A dream where we love watching television because Ryan Gosling is in every show. Where choosing something on Netflix is impossibly easy, because Ryan Gosling is in everything. A world where we actually pay money to see ‘The Big Wedding’ because The Gos plays every part. This is what [...]

10 Sign Fails That Totally Confuse Us

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:40:13 +0000

The epic, the permanent and the embarrassing. Fails are a hilarious reality that luckily give us (the non-failers) endless entertainment. This time, we’re rounding up unfortunate sign fails. It turns out a lot of signs are super confusing. Whether it’s a result of spelling mistakes or cryptic messages (see: free bakery smells), it’s all just [...]

13 Penguin GIFs and Photos to Brighten Your Day

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:49:09 +0000

Last week we introduced you to the phenomenon that is hedgehog GIFs. It’s a simple yet totally effective concept when it comes to cheering up. But have you yet discovered the power of the penguin? These tiny nuggets of adorable are equally fantastic day brighteners, simply because penguins are funny and cute in any given circumstance.

Here's Grumpy Cat in Every Show and Movie You Like

Christine Gritmon — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:35:43 +0000

Happy birthday, Grumpy Cat! Can you believe that Tardar Sauce, the internet's least excited feline is only a year old? We figured she was like 115 in cat years.

With Grumpy Cat taking over our computer sc

Minnesota Bundles Up for Twins Home Opener [PHOTOS]

Tim Lyon — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:55:43 +0000

Minnesota Twins fans didn't mind the cold too much. They were at Target Field Monday for the earliest -- and maybe the chilliest -- Home Opener in club history. Alas, the Twins lost the opener, 4-2 to the Detroit Tigers.

See All of Google's April Fool's Day Pranks

Emerald Catron — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:20:00 +0000

If you’re anything like us, you probably have no idea what day it is. Well, it’s Monday, April 1st. Yes, it’s April Fool’s Day, which means that Google is planning to pull the wool over our eyes all day long. Here are some of the pranks they’re pulling, in case you are super-gullible. Google Nose [...]

12 Creepy Easter Bunnies Who Will Haunt Your Nightmares

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:35:27 +0000

In case you haven’t noticed, costumed characters can be super creepy. Remember those scary Santas? It’s the stuff of nightmares. Unfortunately, the Easter Bunny is no exception. Think about it– there’s nothing charming or adorable about a giant walking rabbit. It’s not normal, and it can be plain old terrifying. Don’t believe us? Then check [...]

The 9 Cutest Easter Baby Bunnies

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:39:55 +0000

Easter's right around the corner, so it's time to get into the holiday spirit. Create some awesome eggs, stuff yourself with Peeps--whatever floats your Easter boat. If none of this prep works for you though, we say take a cue from these Easter bunny babies.