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Is this the meanest prank ever or what?

Is this the meanest prank ever or what?

I've decided this is really mean and, if that were my daughter, I'd say she's not allowed to date this boy.

Mike Smith Deserves an Oscar!

Mike Smith Deserves an Oscar!

I think Mike Smith deserves an Oscar (especially after seeing the angle at 1:28). Dave Kaplan disagrees. What do you think?

Time Lapse Video of Chicago

Time Lapse Video of Chicago

She really is a beauty!

Chicago Vs Chicago

Chicago Vs Chicago

Chicago Vs Chicago

Google Goggles

Google Goggles

Would you really want these?

Video of George Zimmerman's Arrest

Video of George Zimmerman's Arrest

Trayvon Martin's parents are saying video of George Zimmerman's arrest proves he wasn't injured and bloody. Do you agree?

Rep Bobby Rush Wears Hoodie on House Floor

Rep Bobby Rush Wears Hoodie on House Floor

Rep Bobby Rush breaks House rules by wearing a hoodie on the floor.

Kim Kardashian gets Flour Bombed

Kim Kardashian gets Flour Bombed

Though I loathe the Kardashians, this trend of flour and glitter bombing has gone too far! It's call assault, people!

Who is making this child upset?

Who is making this child upset?

Who is making this child more upset? The TSA guy patting him down or the dad with the video camera in his face?

PlayStation's Cubs World Series Ad

PlayStation's Cubs World Series Ad

Am I the only one who thinks this is cruel? Way to pick at an old wound for others satisfaction!

Drunk with Power

Drunk with Power

State Senator Carole Pankau is running this ad against her opponent for state senate, Representative Randy Ramney.

Dad's Facebook Punishment

Dad's Facebook Punishment

Here's an example of how NOT to punish your child.

Dog Bites Anchor

Dog Bites Anchor

Bad Doggy or Bad Anchor?

NBC Wants Ad Pulled

NBC Wants Ad Pulled

Tom Brokaw and NBC want Romney to pull this ad. What do you think?

Family Feud Answer

Family Feud Answer

Wouldn't have guessed THAT!

Chicago Teen Beaten, Video Posted on Youtube

Chicago Teen Beaten, Video Posted on Youtube

WARNING: The following video contains graphic violence and language that may be unsuitable for some audiences:

If I Die App

If I Die App

Can't decide if this is creepy or cool.

Bungee Jump snaps, Girl falls in to croc infested water!

Bungee Jump snaps, Girl falls in to croc infested water!

And you want to go bungee jumping WHY?!

Like OMG TOTALLY Amazing I DIE.

Like OMG TOTALLY Amazing I DIE.

Reason #325908450 what's wrong with America.

You're a Mean One...Newt Gingrich!

You're a Mean One...Newt Gingrich!

My new favorite Christmas carol!

The Rotten Truth about Sparboe, Egg Supplier

The Rotten Truth about Sparboe, Egg Supplier

Undercover footage of egg supplier, Sparboe, recorded by Mercy for Animals. Since this video has been shown, McDonald's and Target has...

Hearing for the first time with cochlear implant

Hearing for the first time with cochlear implant

Listener Nancy called in to the Bright Side of Life a few weeks ago, excited because her daughter, Melany, just got a Cochlear Implant and...

Disturbing Video: Parental Discretion Is Advised

Disturbing Video: Parental Discretion Is Advised

Shocking video of Judge William Adams beating his daughter for illegally downloading a song.

Rick Perry's Drunken Speech.

Rick Perry's Drunken Speech.

Rick Perry might have had TOO much to drink. You Decide.

Woman faints when proposed to.

Woman faints when proposed to.

She was REALLY surprised.

Now is the Time for Action!

Now is the Time for Action!

I assumed this was a spoof. You will, too. It is not. AMAZING.

Scary Bike Ride

Scary Bike Ride

Did you see this story about this bike rider? It's scary.

Heroic Dog Saves Another Dog

Heroic Dog Saves Another Dog

This is pretty amazing.

Honey Badger Don't Care

Honey Badger Don't Care

My new favorite youtube video.

Own Chicago, Marathoners!

Own Chicago, Marathoners!

Hey you Marathoners.... OWN IT!

Thirty Gifts for Thirty Strangers

Thirty Gifts for Thirty Strangers

THIS is my bright side today.

Giants Players Fake Injuries

Giants Players Fake Injuries

Really, Giants? Really?

Bystanders Lift Burning Car!

Bystanders Lift Burning Car!

This is incredible. Amazing what we can do when put to the test!

Pharmacist Fired After Shooting at Robbers

Pharmacist Fired After Shooting at Robbers

A pharmacist shot at and scared away robbers while he was working overnight at Walgreens. It was all caught on tape. His gun was registered...

Make Big Plans: Choose Chicago

Make Big Plans: Choose Chicago

Loving the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau's new ad campaign! Our city really is the best!

Players Penalized for TD Tribute to Friend Who Died

Players Penalized for TD Tribute to Friend Who Died

2 high school football players celebrated a game-winning touchdown with a tribute to their friend who had passed away a few days prior....

Best Video Bomb Ever!

Best Video Bomb Ever!

I'm declaring this the best video bomb EVER.

Low Gas = John's Ass

Low Gas = John's Ass

Michelle Bachmann promised today that she'd bring gas prices back to pre-Obama at $2 a gallon. The problem is she's forgetting it WAS...

Hockey Shot Mix-Up

Hockey Shot Mix-Up

Should they get the money?

Snakes on a Car!

Snakes on a Car!

Snakes on a car! What would you have done? Slammed on the breaks? I say pull over and save him!

Murdoch Gets Pie in Face

Murdoch Gets Pie in Face

A guy came out of nowhere and threw a pie in Murdoch's face. What do you think of that?

BBC Goofs on Guest

BBC Goofs on Guest

Can somebody say AWK-ward!

Dog Bites Shark!

Dog Bites Shark!

Goooo dogs! Love this video!

Babies Laughing at Spray Bottle

Babies Laughing at Spray Bottle

What is it with babies laughing at spray bottles and ripping paper? Get's me every time!

Believe In Yourself Remix!

Believe In Yourself Remix!

YES! My favorite lil' guy has been autotuned!

Blind Fan Plays with Bono!

Blind Fan Plays with Bono!

How cool is this?! A blind fan is pulled on to the stage at the U2 concert and gets to play with Bono!

Rangers Fan Dies After Fall

Rangers Fan Dies After Fall

This is tragic.

Most Offensive Political Ad

Most Offensive Political Ad

And we thought the Kilbride ads were bad!

Dad waves to son's bus

Dad waves to son's bus

This dad dressed up and waved to his son's bus every single day of the school year. Reminds up of embarrassing things our parents use to...

Eharmony Video Bio

Eharmony Video Bio

OK, no way this is real, right? Still hilarious.

First Person Audio of Joplin, MO Tornado

First Person Audio of Joplin, MO Tornado

Listen to this incredible first person audio during the Joplin, MO tornado.

Little Girl Plays with Dead Squirrel

Little Girl Plays with Dead Squirrel

Um, what part of this is a good idea?

Duck Attacks Boy Scout

Duck Attacks Boy Scout

What's with our society now? Instead of helping...we need to make sure we get good video for youtube?!

McDonald's Beating Videotaped

McDonald's Beating Videotaped

How is the guy videotaping this not in jail? Use your phone to call 911, not videotape this!

Is the president of the Czech Republic a pen stealer?

Is the president of the Czech Republic a pen stealer?

Um, did he know the cameras were on him?

A very interesting conversation between...babies.

A very interesting conversation between...babies.

I totally agree with what they're saying.

People Are Awesome

People Are Awesome

The title of this video is "People are Awesome". Is that the right adjective? Awesome? Or stupid? Or lucky? Or edited?

World's Most Typical Person

World's Most Typical Person

Very interesting statistics. Are you typical?

Baby Ripping Paper

Baby Ripping Paper

I dare you to watch this and not smile.

Mom embarrasses son with GPA sign

Mom embarrasses son with GPA sign

Effective parenting or just cruel?

UCONN's Johnny Mac's Trick Shots

UCONN's Johnny Mac's Trick Shots

UCONN's 3rd String QB, Johnny Mac, shows off his skills with some impressive trick shots (and how about that impressive head of hair?!)

Pet Expert, Steve Dale, proves on Valentine's Day he really DOES love his pets.

Pet Expert, Steve Dale, proves on Valentine's Day he really DOES love his pets.

WGN Radion's Pet Expert, Steve Dale, hits the streets to ask what you love about your pet.

Did this reporter have a stroke on live TV?

Did this reporter have a stroke on live TV?

The night of the Grammy's this LA reporter had what appeared to be a mild stroke. This has also happened to reporters in other towns -...

Fastest Goalie Ever.

Fastest Goalie Ever.

Blink and you might miss him.

Stolen Shovel Revenge!

Stolen Shovel Revenge!

Neighbor steals shovel. Guy catches her on video. Guy seeks revenge...and posts it on youtube.

10-Year-Old Boy Falls Onto Subway Tracks

10-Year-Old Boy Falls Onto Subway Tracks

The boy fell onto the tracks while he was playing video games.

Amazing Time Lapse Video of Blizzard

Amazing Time Lapse Video of Blizzard

Our co-worker CJ made this incredible time lapse video...Duncan vs Blizzard 2011!

Katie Couric asks....What's the Internet?

Katie Couric asks....What's the Internet?

This wasn't THAT long ago.

The Real Cutler Injury Play

The Real Cutler Injury Play

This guy breaks down the Cutler injury and plays CSI Chicago to figure out when Cutler really got hurt. He's pretty good!

Father and Daughter Sing Home

Father and Daughter Sing Home

This might be the sweetest thing I've seen in a long time.

A classical take on a classic song!

A classical take on a classic song!

A smooth take on A Smooth Criminal....

4-year-old Lauren reacts to Bears loss

4-year-old Lauren reacts to Bears loss

My friend's 4 year old daughter reacts to the Bears losing to the Packers. I don't know what makes it better...the fact that she usually...

Banned Super Bowl Commercial: Jesus Hates Obama

Banned Super Bowl Commercial: Jesus Hates Obama

Banned Super Bowl Commercial: Jesus Hates Obama

Girl falls into fountain while texting -- then sues mall

Girl falls into fountain while texting -- then sues mall

WHAT?! This girl falls in to a fountain while texting and is now SUING the mall?! I'm sorry...WHAT!?!?

Lost Canister of Film Prompts YouTube Search For Its Owners

Lost Canister of Film Prompts YouTube Search For Its Owners

I just really love this story and hope it finds it's perfect ending! Do you know these people?!

Blagojevich on CNBC

Blagojevich on CNBC

Like I could take Blagojevich on CNBC seriously...then he had to add that HAIR!!!!

President Obama: Memorial in Arizona

President Obama: Memorial in Arizona

The President speaks at a memorial event for the victims of the tragic shooting in Arizona, "Together We Thrive: Tucson and America."

Guy gets a ticket while paying the meter!

Guy gets a ticket while paying the meter!

This is what's wrong with Chicago! Come on, people!

The Voice of God?

The Voice of God?

Should John Williams be worried about his job?! Listen to this guy! (note: After this video was posted on youtube, it was seen by the...

My New Years Resolution.....

My New Years Resolution.....

My New Years Resolution is to be more like this guy in 2011 - Happy Feet, Happy Life!

United State of Pop 2010

United State of Pop 2010

Here's all those catchy tunes from 2010 rolled into one.

NYC Tow Truck Destroys Car

NYC Tow Truck Destroys Car

And he was so gonna just drive away!! (WARNING: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE)

Puppies for Christmas!

Puppies for Christmas!

Puppies for Christmas!

Ready, set, SNOW!

Ready, set, SNOW!

Photographer Michael Black uses a Canon DLSR with a remote timer to take a photo once every five minutes of the December 2010 blizzard...

Gunman Opens Fire at School Meeting

Gunman Opens Fire at School Meeting

A gunman opened fire at a Florida school meeting on Tuesday, It was caught on tape.

Is It Time Yet?!

Is It Time Yet?!

Gotta love the Target Christmas ads!

Hide Your Kids, Hide Your Wife

Hide Your Kids, Hide Your Wife

A new take on the old classic "Hide your kids, hide your wife"

Snowman vs Bus

Snowman vs Bus

Students at UofI built this snowman in the street. A bus driver crossed lanes to knock it over. He lost his job. Should he have? Or...

I Want To Draw A Cat For You!

I Want To Draw A Cat For You!

My new favorite person!

Rahm Emanuel Keeping Tabs On Chicago Mayor Opponent Gery Chico's Events

Rahm Emanuel Keeping Tabs On Chicago Mayor Opponent Gery Chico's Events

John Williams thinks trackers are the worst thing campaigns do. Do you agree?

Say It Without Saying It!

Say It Without Saying It!

I LOVE this ad! Say it without saying it!

This Holiday, Avoid the Dog House!

This Holiday, Avoid the Dog House!

This cracked me up! A great PSA to avoid the Dog House this holiday!!

We All Fall Down

We All Fall Down

What do you think about this new GM ad?

Too Hot for TV?

Too Hot for TV?

Check out Beyonce's new perfume ad... too hot for tv?

Lou Holtz Rant

Lou Holtz Rant

Interns, beware of Lou Holtz!

We're going WHERE!?!?!?!?

We're going WHERE!?!?!?!?

Not the reaction you think you're gonna get when you tell your kids you're going to DISNEY WORLD!

Minister Claims Reluctant Handshake

Minister Claims Reluctant Handshake

Minister claims reluctant handshake with Michelle Obama

Kobe Bryant in Call of Duty Ad

Kobe Bryant in Call of Duty Ad

Kobe Bryant stars in a new violent video game ad. Good idea for a "role model" athelete?

Trick Football Play

Trick Football Play

You tell me... bad lesson for middle school kids or good lesson for middle school kids? Cool trick play or pretty much cheating?

The WHOLE video of Lauren Valle and the Rand Paul stomping incident...

The WHOLE video of Lauren Valle and the Rand Paul stomping incident...

The WHOLE video of Lauren Valle and the Rand Paul stomping incident...

Balloon Boy's Dad...the Inventor!

Balloon Boy's Dad...the Inventor!

Balloon Boy's Dad has a new invention!

We're in a Tornado!!

We're in a Tornado!!

We're in a tornado....we're in a tornado!

Rand Paul Supporter Stomps Protester

Rand Paul Supporter Stomps Protester

Rand Paul Supporter Stomps Protester

Gov Quinn's campaign ad goes Glee

Gov Quinn's campaign ad goes Glee

Check out Gov Quinn's new campaign ad inspired by GLEE

Wind turbine explodes!

Wind turbine explodes!

This is what happens when it turns a little too fast

Hockey player starts a fight...with a fan!

Hockey player starts a fight...with a fan!

So...is this a five minute major?

Michael Steele doesn't know the Minimum Wage

Michael Steele doesn't know the Minimum Wage

Michael Steele doesn't know what the minimum wage is...do you?

I'm Not A Witch

I'm Not A Witch

I'm not a witch....so that makes you a good senator?

How to Cut Carbon Emissions

How to Cut Carbon Emissions

How to Cut Carbon Emissions...

Lion Attacks Trainer

Lion Attacks Trainer

Who do you side with?

Friday Night Fights

Friday Night Fights

Friday Night Fights! Watch this video of parents getting physical at a pee wee football game. Both the parents and players have been...

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John Williams' NewsClick

NewsClick

Should recess be mandatory in all Illinois schools?

  • Yes
  • No

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