Hashtag of the Day: #FollowATeen and #FollowAnAdult

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A Twitter hashtag prank that entails publicly spying on a random teenager has entered a new chapter this week, as teenagers began firing back at the stalking adults with their own mocking hashtag campaign #FollowAnAdult. Though first proposed by Something Awful columnist David Thorpe in late 2011, the practical joke took off only recently after BuzzfeedBuzzfeed shed a light on the idea (for the second time) in late April, which was soon followed by the teen culture blog Rookie Magazine proposing to counter the prank by reporting on the mundane lives of their "adult stalkers" on Twitter.

Mystery of the Day: What’s the Deal with this Green Cat in Bulgaria?

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An emerald green cat that has been lurking around the Black Sea resort of Varna, Bulgaria has people both confused and enraged.

Is it photoshopped? An act of animal cruelty by local hooligans? An alien life form?

According to the latest reports, none of the above.

It was recently discovered that the cat has been sleeping in an abandoned heap of synthetic green paint, and each day the color is getting darker.

Great - now will someone in Bulgaria please adopt this poor creature before it has to spend another night in that pile of ooze?

Model of the Day: ‘Diva Kid’ Brendan Jordan Poses for American Apparel

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This kid is really going places.

After winning the world over with his Lady Gaga inspired dance moves in the background of a live TV news broadcast, Brendan Jordan is now a model at American Apparel.

The company explains its decision in the ad:

We were inspired by Brendan after seeing his fearless act of spontaneity and applaud his efforts with the LGBTQ community. His favorite styles of ours include the Clear PVC Circle Skirt and anything high-waisted.

He now has 37k Twitter followers and was recently interviewed by Queen Latifah.

Jordan also launched an entertaining Youtube series following his viral moment, answering fan Q&A, discussing his coming out process and - in the most recent video (below) - showing off his American Apparel Black Friday haul.

Documentary of the Day: Dogs Riding in Sidecars with Bikers

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Everyone knows dogs love to stick their furry faces out car windows, letting their slobbery tongues and ears flap freely on the open road.

But did you know they also love motorcycles?

A new film called "Sit Stay Ride," from husband-wife filmmakers Eric and Geneva Ristau, tells the story of 18 bikers and their 15 badass canine copilots.

The documentary was funded in large part through a Kickstarter campaign, and it is now available on DVD and Vimeo on Demand, with a portion of the proceeds going to the American Humane Society and other animal charities.

ICYMI of the Day: Hockey Player Plays ‘Meow’ Game in Interview

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Ray Kaunisto of the Kalamazoo Wings had some fun in a recent post-game interview, slipping in a little reference to the 2001 comedy "Super Troopers."

He managed to get about 7 "meows" in his answers before the interview ended.

Maybe he's just excited for the sequel to come out, which Steve Lemme says will be partially funded with the help of Kickstarter with filming to begin sometime in 2015.

Links of the Day: What You Might Have Missed This Week

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VICE is confused why everyone is just now reading their 4-month-old old article about Andrew Keegan starting his own religion. [Facebook]

While the Obama girls are all smiles this Christmas after frowning their way through a boring turkey pardon, former first daughter Jenna Bush revealed there was some "hanky panky" in the White House. [WaPo]

Unfortunately for hate-watchers looking to spread snark, "Peter Pan Live!" was just… "fine." [LA Times]

A chicken farmer is crying "fowl" against Perdue, opening up his farm to cameras and the sad truth of animal abuse. [NYT]

TGIF! A "Boy Meets World" reunion is happening… on "Girl Meets World." [Hollywood Life]

CCTV of the Day: Thief Hypnotizes Shopkeeper Before Robbing Him

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Police are looking for a man who robbed a shop keeper this past September in London.

In this video, from BBC's "Crimewatch," the suspect walks into the store and taps the man on the shoulder before he falls into a trance. He then simply reaches into his pocket and and takes what he wants.

The victim doesn't wake up until the thief is already gone, and by then it's too late.

Have you seen this man? Even if you did, you probably wouldn't remember him either.