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Don't Dew it – Did Mountain Dew Prevent a Suicide on Facebook?

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:59:02 +0000

Look, we all know suicide isn’t something you should usually joke about, but Michael Abraham has made it kind of funny by posting on Mountain Dew’s Facebook page. What just happened here is either he triggered a hilariously pun-filled comment thread by making a joke about having suicidal thoughts, or he really was feeling like [...]

Families of Military Suicide Victims Will Now Receive Presidential Condolences

Amory Gritta — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:30:36 +0000

Overturning a policy that has been in place for many years, the Obama administration announced Wednesday it will now send condolence letters to the families of service members who commit suicide.

"This issue is emotional, painful, and complicated," President Barack Obama said in a statement. "But these Americans served our nation bravely ... They didn't die because they were weak. And the fact that they didn't get the help they needed must change."

Eminem Incites Controversy (Again) By Killing Himself in 'Space Bound' Video [NSFW VIDEO]

Andy Scott — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:30:16 +0000

Eminem is once again at the center of controversy thanks to the music video for his new single, ‘Space Bound,’ in which the rapper is shown shooting himself in the head.

The Joseph Kahn-directed video, filmed in February, follows multiple versions of Eminem as he grows suspicious of his girlfriend (played by porn star Sasha Grey) who, according to her text messages, appears to be cheating on him.