Vulture
New York Magazine's pop-culture desk, where the recaps and power rankings are better written than the shows deserve.
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How to get the most from it
Vulture sits in Celebrity Gossip under Laugh, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and funny.
About this category: Gossip blogs, celebrity databases and the strangely compelling business of tracking famous strangers' heights and birthdays.
Good for
- A long evening with nothing planned
- Giving your brain a workout
- A reliable laugh
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Vulture: quick answers
Is Vulture free?
Yes. Vulture is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Vulture?
No. You can use Vulture without signing up for anything.
Does Vulture work on a phone?
Yes. Vulture works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Vulture safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Vulture take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
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