The Daily BeastThe Daily Beast covers news, entertainment, books, art, and food, with both original content and through links to other news outlets. Their “Cheat Sheet,” which summarizes top stories, is the best way to get news fast.
The AwlYou may not have time to read the entire Internet, but Awl does. With news, politics, opinion, culture, and YouTube videos, Awl covers both high and low culture under their stated goal: be less stupid.
threadlessThis website features neat designs on t-shirts and sweatshirts.
StumbleUponThis website is a highly efficient procrastination tool. It will show you thousands of new websites you never knew existed, and keep you entertained for hours.
Look at this fucking hipsterLatfh.com features pictures of hipsters so alternative that you will quickly realize you don’t even know the first thing about being cool.
Get High NowNo, you cannot actually get high on the Internet. But you can browse through optical and audio illusions on this website that just might mirror an acid trip.
xkcdA webcomic published three times a week featuring the perfect blend of math, humour, and romance.
fmylife.comIf you ever want an ego boost, check out this website with tons of shocking blurbs that will make you feel better about your life.
peopleofwalmart.comThe epitome of negative American stereotypes have been spotted and photographed at Walmarts throughout the U.S. and then subsequently displayed on this website.
Darwinawards.comAs if all humour websites aren’t already based on total failures in life, Darwin Awards are given to individuals who for the sake of humanity, removed themselves from the gene pool. Be prepared for laughter and a twinge of guilt afterwards.
The Cheezburger NetworkKnown for its cat humour and failblog.com, the Cheezburger Network has dozens of other subsidiary humour websites. Topics include awful tattoos, wedding disasters, and embarassing moments on Facebook.
The Smoking GunThis is the go-to website for legal decisions, stupid criminals, and just plain weird lawsuits.
politicoCapitol Hill’s most trusted media outlet, Politico covers campaigns, Congressional gossip, and just about everything else you need to know about the U.S. capital.
PerezHiltonAll the latest gossip about celebrities, with commentary by Perez Hilton.
What the fuck should I make for DinnerThis website randomly generates dinner recipes from the recipe websites. If you don’t like the suggestion, click the “I don’t fucking like that” button for alternatives.
Smitten KitchenJulie Powell’s blog-turned-movie gave hope to thousands of mediocre cooks with typing skills. Trust us: Smitten Kitchen is the most reliable food blog out there. Deb will teach you how to cook, not just how to follow a recipe.
Sketchy SantasSelf-explanatory, but will induce a good chuckle out of you any time of year.
textsfromlastnight.comIt doesn’t really matter if these texts are fabricated or not, they’re still funny. Be careful when reading these in class because you might burst out laughing.
this is why you’re fat.Not just food porn, but hardcore crazy food porn. The site features pictures of overloaded dishes that will make you both hungry and concerned for your cholesterol.
Tastespotting.comThe original food porn. The founders roam the web for the best food blogs and photos.
