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daddyism. now, you are caught up and clued in on the top of the list. this, just in, a new trailer for anchor man two. pop culture so hot that milk was a bad choice on the hot list. >> it's kind of a big deal. ron burgundy and his top-notch news team are back. >> he says we're all going to die. >> a the the 24-hour news channel. the good news, the gang is all here. in a related story, ben and jerry are rolling out a new ice cream called scotchy, scotch, scotch. in honor of? oh, i love scotch. >> your girl get the green light for susan 3-13. oh, it's just the green light to show the rejected pilot episode online.
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nbc probably did the right thing not picking it up. >> james spader is probably characters.is troubled now, he's playing a kingy troubled robot. the trailer is cryptic. and so is james spader. learning the release date is may, 2015. >> hey, that's not fair. >> on the hot list. >> you know, theresa, after a list that hot, i need a cold drink. >> you are in luck. energy, health, weight loss. >> we put it to the test. >> healthy drinks red 3,
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sparkling ice and classic gems with coca-cola and gatorade. >> like a wine con soir. >> i kind of like this one, actually. >> this one. i think this one right here. >> it's a fizzlely one. >> probably that one. >> the healthy alternative to red bull here. coca-cola, all right. >> he likes the coca-cola. >> which one did you like the least? >> that one. >> the texture of this chocolate drink wasn't my favorite. >> it's not our chocolate mill m. >> there's no reaction on that one. >> i'm going to give you an impression. >> it just felt, like, muddy. not that i drink mud. >> yeah. okay. this tasted kind of thick.
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>> okay, oddly enough, that is the most healthy. i am not shocked. >> and your favorite is probably the worgs for you. and in the end, a tie between coke and red three incording drinks to the test on the break down. let's talk candy corn. about 20 million pounds of it are sold every year. >> it's krd one of the seasons most debated candies. >> i hate candy corn. i absolutely hate it. >> close to t 9 billion pieces are sold every year.
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> lo i >> here are some things you might not have known about our love-hate relationship with candy corn. first, the original recipe hasn't changed much in more than 100 years. the three main ingredients are sugar, corn syrup and a wax coating. candy corn was first created in the 1880s in pennsylvania. >> at that time, there was no mass transporation. they've been cooking up candy corn since about 1900 and is the oldest american producer.e
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it's slightly a more appetizing one than we know today. >> there's even a candy corn day. it's inspired a list of other creatio creations including oreos. so, clearly, people love this stuff. i'm just not one of them. fr the list, i'm ariel wexler. >> we watched a bunch of those videos on the internet and picked the best one.
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thelistshow.tv. >> you're on "the list." >> google's new chrome book hits the street. it's some of the cheapest laptops that you can buy. but is it worts it? who advertises their laptop as machines for everyone. for messy kids, grandmas, college students. they support their claim. for months, the $249 book has reigned supreme as the number one selling laptop. for a certain type of someone, it's the smart purchase. google just released the hp chrome book 11. it comes in black or white with customizable inserts. it's got a bet ere screen than the samsung.
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the charger has gotten an upgrade. >> a small, micro, usb charger which has the advantage of any other phone. it's been a solid second computer. it's going on trips and to the coffee shop on weekends. this is most of what i do on the computer. i was able to rationalize the idea of a second computer by crunching the numbers on the chrome book. those typically go for around $14 each. it's got 100 gigabytes of free google drive storage for two years. together, that's basically the cost of a new chrome book. if you think you're going to want to use those services, you're going to have a free laptop.
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it's a lots of extras for those who understand the limitations. >> no one needs a deal more than people planning a wedding. some have found a way to save cash on their wedding day. though it does mean a break in tradition. a significant role on that special day. >> a symbol of eternal commitment. >> some say i do with only one wedding ban. a number of guys going jewelry-free. clay wheeler of ohio doesn't have anything on his left hand. wheeler's wife, stephanie, is
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fine with her husband looking single. turns out, stephanie is ringless, as well. >> a growing number of spouses are showing their love by wearing their ring on a necklace. others wear a watch and some get tattooed wedding bands. >> stické=8 with the ring. >> it looks like you've got a piece of dirt on your finger. >> whether couples choose to get rid of their rings or permanently place them on their hands, going the untraditional route can be a good thing. talk about the moments for doing it. >> only about 50% of men still wear a ring. for the list. >> i do watch all of the late-night talk shows.
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and i do select only the best punch lines in the news for your viewing pleasure. eye, the study also shows that the average fast food customer is almost 60% chicken nugget. >> replacing quarterback sam bradford who hurt his knee on sunday. tebow was like thank you, god. and god was like, i'm sorry, rams. >> the woman gave birth to a baby boy inside of barns&noble bookstore. when they swer viewed on the news, the woman said it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. the best-selling e-books of
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at number two -- ♪ >> get ready to flow with the music of meza at the 2013 gala friday night at the america's visionary arts museum. >> i love baltimore. i'm so proud to be singing for the children. >> this will help celebrate the children's home anniversary here in baltimore. >> this is a legacy year for us. it's a good time in our history to look back and reflect on the youth we serve. >> there's hundreds of youths that are neglected, abused or abandoned. >> i want them to have a big place in the world. ♪ >> reporter: at number three,
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amazon.com is coming to charm city taking over the general motors' warehouse for their newest fulfillment center. now that we'll have them in the backyard, we thought about some items baltimore has to offer like this three-foot tall item and we'll wrap it up with this baltimore ravens double tape. now you -- dug -- duct tape. ♪
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♪ turn around ♪ every now and then i get a little bit hungry ♪ ♪ and there's nothing good for me around ♪ ♪ turn around ♪ every now and then i get a little bit tired ♪ ♪ of craving something that i can't have ♪ ♪ turn around, barbara ♪ forever i've been praying for a snack in my life ♪ ♪ and now i have a brownie ending all of my strife ♪ ♪ i finally found the right snack ♪ ♪
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>> i'm theresa strosser and this is matt gallant. estimates say 5 trillion new videos are uploaded daily. >> we narrowed them down and picked the best. >> first up, the king of march. ohio state university upped the ante again with the tribute to michael jackson. sure this formation is great but here's the icing on the cake. ♪ >> they do an outline of mj moonwalking. >> this video is clearly a crowd pleaser. >> next -- windshield wiper fright. in russia, this cat is curious about the car's wipers. as he gets closer, he gets a little more than he bargained for. check it out in slo-mo.
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lastly, cuteness in the miniature form. meet m&m. this is actually a video showcasing the 7-year-old from a livestock auction. >> clearly m&m is not only really cute but he's useful, too. he can trot around children and even pull a little carriage. ♪ >> horsing around on "the viral list." that could pass for a big dog. my landlord might let me keep it in the apartment. >> don't know about that. here's what we're working on for tomorrow. >> a sewing needle, and empty gum wrapper. these everyday items just may save your life. >> are you listening mcgiver? >> that's tomorrow on "the list." cguyver? >> survival life hacks.
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hello there, boys and girls. i'm kevin pereira and this is "let's ask america." the show you don't even have to comb your pretty hair to win $50,000. they are on their web cams and they want to play, so let's see who we've got today. first up, he's from philadelphia, pennsylvania! from brooklyn, new york, it's j.j.! from california, it's chloe! and he's from springhill, florida, please welcome ricky. welcome to the program, pleasure to have you here. very, very simple show. here's how this works. we ask america their opinions on all kinds of crazy topics. you have to correctly guess the results of our polls and you can win $50,000. it's that easy. ready to win some money? let's do it. first question is worth $100. here are the two possible answers, we've got one that
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pushes things up or one that holds things in. the question is, what kind of undergarment did single women say is more important to have on a first date? the one that pushes things up or holds things in? let's go to newport beach, california, chloe. how are you? >> good, how are you? >> very well. thank you for asking. tell me about yourself. >> born and raised in newport beach, california. i taught surf lessons the last summer. it's amazing living down here, living by the beach, and being able to surf every day. >> reveal your answer, one that holds things in or one that pushes things up? i see holds in -- holds in -- pushes up and holds in. chloe is going her own way here, correct answer, holds things in. $100 for mark, j.j., and ricky. next question is worth $200.
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still very early. the two possible answers are, working at a fast food restaurant or going to summer school. question is, what did teenagers say would be the worst way to spend their summer vacation? is it working at a fast food restaurant or going to summer school? the answers are in. let's go to philadelphia, pa. mark, are you lost out of your house right now? >> i am your neighborhood mailman and i'm here with it. >> pleasure to have you here. flip those cards, everyone. is it fast food or summer school? oh, four say it's got to be summer school. the correct answer with 56% of the vote, they said, working at a fast food restaurant. it was very, very close, but no, they said the fast food. no money there, but not a problem, we're going to move on. next question is worth $300. two possible answers here are, a
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football team or a white christmas. the question is, people from los angeles say they most wish their city had which of these, is it a football team or a white christmas? for $300, let's go to brooklyn, new york, and say hello to j.j. j.j., what's your story? >> i am getting married in two and a half weeks, kevin. >> oh, my god! >> my sister, best friend, maid and matron of honor here to do my bidding, which is the best part of being a bride. i'm super psyched. >> this is for $300, is it white christmas or football team? the correct answer with 74% of the vote, chloe, you got it. they are dreaming of a white christmas. chloe's in first place with $300. everybody else tied at $100 a piece. that brings us to the final question of this round.
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it is worth $400. more importantly, this decides who stays and plays and who gets eliminated. good luck to all four of you. here we go. two possible answers are, congratulations, when are you due, or may i help you, sir? question is, which question did women in their 30s say they'd least like someone to ask them. is it congratulations, when are you due? or may i help you, sir? take a trek to spring hill, florida, say hello to ricky. how are you, sir? >> doing great. how about yourself? >> doing very well, thank you. ricky, what's your story? >> well, i'm a family man, i'm a singer/songwriter. i like to write jingles. >> carpet stores, plumbing companies, what kind of jingles? >> i just wrote one. let me show you. ♪ let's ask america ♪ ask america
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