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PROMOS
CONTEST THEME: Film a one-minute-or-shorter video that includes someone ranting in his or her underwear.
Have something to say to George Bush? Want Kerry to talk more about healthcare?
Think there should be better toys inside boxes of Frosted Flakes? Whatever you’re angry about,
the best way to get attention is to scream like hell in your undies.
Nerve will award $700 in prizes to the best one-minute-or-shorter rants. The top 15
rants will appear on our website.
The emperor has no clothes. Why should we?
THE PRIZES: Win $500 First Place!
Win $100 Second Place
Win $100 Third Place
Click Here to watch the winners of our last contest!
Don't have a video camera? Use the video feature on your digital camera or on your cell phone and email your video to us!
HOW TO ENTER:
1. Film a one-minute-or-shorter video that includes someone ranting in his or her underwear.
2. Submit your video in any of the following formats: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, Quicktime, Windows Media, AVI, or MiniDV.
3. Label your disk, include a printed signed version of this release form and mail to:
NERVE VIDEO CONTEST
Nerve.com
520 Broadway, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10012
(Please note that you must label your submission disc or videotape with name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail. Also, your video will not be returned, so please keep a copy of the original.)
THE RULES:
1. Submissions that do not come with this release form printed-out and signed will not be considered. Among other things, this release form states that all actors in your video are 18 years old or over and have consented to appear in your video.
2. Your submission must include your name, address, email, and phone number on the disc or videotape.
3. All entries are subject to the laws of the State of New York solely, regardless of the residence of the photographer or the subject of the video.
4. All videos must be one minute or shorter in length and include someone ranting in his or her underwear.
5. The videos must be postmarked no later than September 8th, 2004.