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kickstopper

Kickstopper: Because that Kickstarter is a mistake

Donate today to start crushing dreams!

On Jun 19, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture

Not even Kickstarter can help this “Jersey Shore” castaway

 For $500, Angelina Pivarnick will have Skype session with you, she'll call you, tweet at you, and even send you a signed photo of her.

On Mar 8, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

Internet Culture

Kickstopper: Turning Tony Danza into a meme

Part fan campaign and part personal tribute, a Kickstarter campaign hopes to coin the phrase "Danza Did It!"

On Jan 29, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

Streaming

Kickstopper: A $1 conceptual art project to define “conceptual art”

Kickstarter allows users to crowdfund "conceptual art" projects, but how does the site define "art?" One comedian's Kickstarter project aims to find out.

On Aug 16, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

Streaming

Kickstopper: An “inspirational” papier-mâché statue of Tom Hanks

It's for the kids, the three men behind Oakland arts collective Wonderment Consortium claim. 

On Jul 3, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

IRL

Kickstopper: A Motown tribute to Nickelback

Behind one band's quest to merge the best of Hitsville, U.S.A. with the worst of Alberta, Canada. 

On Jun 26, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Streaming

Kickstopper: “Lunar Aid 1985,” a $21 million space folk album recorded on the moon

Talk about interstellar overdrive, this comedy duo seeks $21 million to record an album that's out of this world. 

On Jun 22, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Streaming

Kickstopper: A new hand sign for New York City? Fuhgeddaboutit!

Miguel Alonso wants to create the official New York hand gesture. All he needs is $3,000.

On Jun 1, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Internet Culture Society

Kickstopper: In search of bigfoot

Sharon Lee Lomurno is on a mission to track down a sasquatch. Here's how you can help.  

On May 30, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Internet Culture

Kickstopper: You Just Got Gonged

Aaron Allsop wants to bang a gong, get it on, and post the results to YouTube. 

On May 23, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Streaming

Kickstopper: WNBA documentary questions why the ball still bounces

Who goes to WNBA games? This Kickstarter project aims to find out.

On May 16, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Streaming

Kickstopper: Beachicken.com is for the birds

How much would splurge for an illustration of a chicken monument?

On May 11, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Streaming

Kickstriker needs $3 million to capture Joseph Kony

Introducing a new method for crowdfunding the fight for human welfare. It's no laughing manner. Or is it? 

On May 7, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Business Tech

Kickstopper: Newt Gingrich goes for broke

A hilarious campaign-debt relief effort to offset "A Fundamental and Profound Lack of Cash" or something. 

On May 4, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Tech

Kickstopper: “Big Like Me,” a documentary film to prove that size does matter

An unfinished Kickstarter documentary follows one man's attempt to enlarge his penis. 

On May 2, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Streaming

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