Break Out The Oreos (affectionately abbreviated as “BOTO”) is, for lack of a better description, a web magazine. As a general-interest publication, we look at what’s going on in the world, big or small, and write what we think about it. Then, in the comments sections, we talk about “it” with our readers.

There’s a catch, though—we’re not your parents’ web magazine. BOTO is youthful, opinionated, snarky, irreverent, unapologetic, and maybe even sometimes edgy. We also tend to value humor and wit over super-seriousness and journalistic integrity, so there’s that, too.

The Story:

BOTO was originally founded in 2008 and run out of a Columbia University dorm room by a one-man writing team, with no real purpose other than to find silly things and make fun of them. Infrequently published, poorly designed, and certainly lacking of a coherent niche, BOTO’s creator finally tired of running an aimless blog and set out to transform BOTO into something else: a humor and commentary website written by college students and devoted to irreverence, satire, and general snarkiness.

Since then, BOTO has expanded in both its scope and its personnel to become the online home of a uniquely witty and insightful network of young writers. Focusing on current affairs and placing a premium on unique perspectives, BOTO is updated throughout the week with articles, videos, links, and other media that, while spanning a wide variety of subjects, all aim to keep our readers informed, entertained, and smirking.

Our Mission:

Comment on and react to news and current events. Do so with good-natured sarcasm and witty insight. Operate upon the assumption that one should always do the opposite of what Sarah Palin says.

FAQ

What does “Break Out The Oreos” mean?

It refers to a line from this absolute gem of a video, which we love. We believe that the phrase (a) highlights the cultural distinctions between one America (ours) and another (whatever you want to call that part of Texas) while (b) simultaneously being celebratory in nature, asserting that, despite our differences, we all stand on common ground when it comes down to it.

On an unrelated note, BOTO’s founding editor also happens to really like Oreo cookies.

Can I write for your website?

Sure! Shoot us an email telling us who you are and why you’d like to write for us. We’re always looking to expand our network of contributors, so get in touch and we’ll figure something out if you fit the bill.

Do you have any employment or internship opportunities currently available?

Nope. That may change once we actually start making money, though, so check back later.

Are there advertising opportunities available at BOTO?

Yes! Learn more about our advertising programs on the appropriately-named “Advertising” page, and/or shoot us an email to get in touch.

Why the [expletive] are you all such pinko liberal commies?

We don’t categorically exclude prospective conservative contributors, per se. They just tend to shy away from affiliating themselves with a publication that they perceive as being disrespectful (snarky), elitist (educated), hedonistic (urban), godless (secular), and/or insane (progressive).

Are you guys for real?

When you really think about it, what is real? Dude, are, like, we even real?