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Here's the funny thing about the Internet: No matter how much time you actually spend online, you will never see and experience everything the Internet has to offer. The sheer magnitude of videos, websites, games, photos, social media sites and zany GIFs is far too much for one person to find on their own. So we decided to compile a handy list. Here are the best things to do on the Internet this weekend, August 24-25.
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Find Out Which Pop Star Is Your Alter Ego
You know you wonder about this every day so why not take a test that helps you figure it out? The choices for each question are great and hopefully you'll end up with the pop star you think best suits you. We got Kanye West, which hopefully means that we'll be successful and giving very quotable and memorable interviews in the near future. Although that's very unlikely. Take the quiz here.
Read Vibe's Investigative Feature of DONDA
Ever wondered about Kanye West's brainchild DONDA? Well, VIBE's article on the elusive design agency has you covered...kind of. Although the story isn't able to unveil most of the secrets behind DONDA it does manage to get some names associated with the agency, which is something. Personally, we think that Kanye is living out his dreams of being Tyler Durden and creating his own Project Mayhem.
Watch Childish Gambino's Short Film, Clapping For The Wrong Reasons
A mockumentary chronicling a day in the life of actor-turned-rapper Childish Gambino, Clapping For The Wrong Reasons, features interesting conversations, new music that may or may not be a part of Gambino's future material, and Trinidad Jame$ beating Chance The Rapper at Connect Four. The short film, directed by Hiro Murai (the same mastermind behind Earl Sweatshirt's "Chum" video and St. Vincent's "Cheerleader" video), is mostly a behind-the-scenes look at Gambino's creative process, and is also dedicated to the loss of his friend and audio engineer Ruben Rivera.
Check Out The Mad Rock Tumblr
TV shows 30 Rock and Mad Men work great together and just in case you have any doubts, the Mad Rock tumblr will hopefully relieve you of them. One hilarious meme after another, the website combines the cinematography of Mad Men with the witty lines of 30 Rock, resulting in a Tumblr page that's really easy to devote part of your weekend to.
Read Shea Serrano's Comic On J. Cole's Eyebrows
Shea Serrano is a genius. He gave the world the Bun B's Rap Coloring and Activity Book and now he's given us this hilarious comic about J. Cole's Eyebrows. Disappointed in Cole for not responding to Kendrick's "Control" verse, one of Cole's eyebrows (who we'll call left eyebrow) wants to leave the rapper and encourages the other eyebrow (who we'll call right eyebrow) to join them. When the right eyebrow declines the left one goes on without him, leaving him sad and lonely. Also, according to the eyebrows, Cole's response to Kendrick's "Control" verse came in the form of crying and throwing up in a bathtub. So yeah, there's that.
Play Juicy J's Video Game And Maybe Stream His Album
Juicy J's forthcoming album, Stay Trippy is currently available to stream on his website, but that's not what is important. What is important is that he has a game that you can play where you throw copious amounts of money at strippers. Bioshock Infinite? The Last Of Us? Grand Theft Auto V? NO. Juicy J's Stay Trippy game is where it's at.
Read GQ's Interview With Earl Sweatshirt
Most times Earl is a reserved guy, preferring to reveal his innermost thoughts on a laidback beat. But in an interview with GQ's Byard Duncan, the 19-year-old Odd Future affiliate opens up about his time in Samoa, his relationship with brother figure Tyler, and having a girlfriend. (That's right, ladies—Earl is taken.) We suggest listening to Doris while reading the interview so you can fully enjoy it.
Listen to This Kanye West "Bound 2" CODES ADD Remix
There haven't been many standout house reworks of Yeezus tracks but this one definitely deserves some attention. DJ/producer Codes flips the script on Kanye West's "Bound 2," turning it into an upbeat dance-a-thon that lasts over five minutes. He keeps the songs most important parts (of course "Uh huh, honey" remains) while adding some creative ideas of his own. If you're having a party you might consider throwing this one on your playlist. Listen to the track here.
Read This Amazing Profile of Sonny Rollins
Saxophonist Sonny Rollins is truly one of the last jazz originals. Having played with most, if not all of the jazz greats to have ever lived (Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie) Rollins continues to perform the music he was born and raised on, while still challenging himself to be a better player. (Mind you, he's 82.) It's a lengthy profile, covering a lot of ground but in a way that rides smoothly until the very end. Even if jazz isn't your thing this story is still worth reading. Check it out here.
Watch This Short 1993 MTV Documentary On Gangsta Rap
It's unfortunate that this documentary is kind of short because it's so good. It offers so many viewpoints on why gangsta rap, and rap in general, continues to be a topic of discussion. Some of what the rappers (among them 2Pac, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg) talk about still resonates today, 20 years later. This is definitely worth a watch and kudos to Crates of JR for the upload. Watch it above.