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If You Think “Social” Means Viral, You’ve Got It All Wrong

Ben Elowitz, CEO, Wetpaint in Voices on March 29 at 2:45 pm PT

There are different ideas of what “social” can mean on the Web, and not everyone knows where the gold lies. (Hint: You won’t find it with the South Park underpants gnome plan.)

See? Apple Is Totally Tracking You. Ask South Park. (Video)

Peter Kafka in Media on April 28, 2011 at 6:36 am PT

Sure, you could take Steve Jobs at his word. Or you could listen to Kyle and company.

Viral Video: "South Park" Reaches 200 Episodes

Kara Swisher in News on April 14, 2010 at 5:30 am PT

Here’s the teaser for the 200th episode of the animated comedy goldmine that has been “South Park.” One of the most popular shows online, too, after 14 seasons, the Comedy Central television series will air the 200th episode tonight, in which all the celebrities ever mocked on it join in a class-action lawsuit. Tom Cruise, beware!

“South Park” Takes on Facebook (And Jim Cramer)

Peter Kafka in Media on April 8, 2010 at 3:01 am PT

How is it possible that it’s 2010 and “South Park,” which specializes in up-to-the-minute satire, just ran its first Facebook-themed episode? But here it is, with a CNBC “Mad Money” parody thrown in for good measure.

How to Cram Most of the Web Into One Super Bowl Ad–And Not Sell TVs

Peter Kafka in Media on February 8, 2010 at 4:00 am PT

Google got a second ad for free last night: A Vizio ad that promoted YouTube, along with a slew of other Web services. But the ad did a lousy job of promoting the company’s Internet-connected TVs. Pity, because it actually has something cool to pitch.

Oh My God! They Still Haven’t Deposed Kenny!

Peter Kafka in Media on January 4, 2010 at 1:20 pm PT

Yup, Viacom and Google are still locked in a high-stakes court battle over YouTube, copyright law and money. Which means they’re finally getting around to deposing star witnesses like Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. The “South Park” dudes appear to be acting out, however.

Here Comes Tech-Heavy "Avatar" (and the Inevitable Smurf Spoof)

Kara Swisher in News on November 17, 2009 at 10:00 pm PT

Hollywood director James Cameron is well known for his heavy use of special effects and techtastic techniques in his movies, which include “Titanic,” “Aliens” and the first–and best–two “Terminator” blockbusters. In a few weeks, Cameron is hoping to hit geek gold again with a 3-D sci-fi juggernaut called “Avatar,” which is about an indigenous blue-colored tribe and their inevitable greedy enemies. Thus, cue the Smurfs!

RIP, Soul Men

Beth Callaghan in News on August 11, 2008 at 9:00 am PT

Since John Paczkowski’s still out of range, Beth Callaghan will be posting Digital Daily today. In a stunning turn of events over the weekend, both Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes passed away–Mac of complications from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease, and Hayes from as-yet unknown causes. The immediate impact and response, of course, is displayed on the Web, with the now-customary ritual proliferation of tribute videos on YouTube–at last count, there were 188,000 for Isaac Hayes and 137,000 for Bernie Mac.