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Howard Stern

Howard Stern is best known for featuring tons of crazy guests, callers, and characters on his wildly popular radio show. These key players are often referred to as the &quot;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/funniest-howard-stern-wack-packers/stern-fan">Wack Pack</a>,&quot; in a sarcastic tribute to other popular groups, such as <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/brat-pack-movies/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the Brat Pack</a>. Wack Packers are people featured on Stern's show that don't necessarily know how funny they are. However, some Wack Packers are in on the joke, such as Captain Janks, who often purposely prank calls various news stations in order to trick the anchors and hosts. Thomas Ciprano a.k.a. &quot;Captain Janks,&quot; has the uncanny ability to perform a cohesive interview on any given radio or television station without knowing anything at all about the subject. He has dubbed this particular kind of prank call a &quot;Bababooey,&quot; after the catchphrase he often yells before the station gets the chance to kick him off the air. He always manages to squeeze in a reference to Howard Stern in each one of his pranks, which are often featured on Stern's radio show. Captain Janks also appeared on many episodes of Howard Stern's TV show, explaining how he pulled off these ridiculous hi-jinx.Vote up your favorite Captain Janks/Howard Stern prank below, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comment section!&nbsp;

The Best Howard Stern News Pranks Performed by Captain Janks

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Howard Stern News Pranks | Funniest Pranks by Captain Janks

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Lists for the most serious fans of Game of Thrones, HBO's epic, violent, unforgettable series.

The Iron Throne

Game of Thrones Universe

The finest <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-game-of-thrones-characters?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Game of Thrones</a> art in all of Westeros, as ranked by devotees of the epic series. Game of Thrones fan art is as varied and creative as the fans themselves. Over the course of eight seasons, the show&#39;s fandom has produced cool, funny, evocative, and downright beautiful <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/fan-art?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">fan art</a> based on the characters who populate the Seven Kingdoms.

You&#39;re guaranteed to find unique takes on your favorite characters, from Tyrion Lannister to&nbsp;Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow to Arya Stark, and, of course, Hodor.

Check out this list of the very best <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-game-of-thrones-characters?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Game of Thrones</a> <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/fan-art?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">fan art</a> anywhere online. Make sure to vote for your favorite pieces of art inspired by the HBO show, no matter which side of the Narrow Sea you&#39;re on.

The Best 'Game of Thrones' Fan Art You'll Ever See

The Best Game of Thrones Fan Art | List of Artwork Inspired by the HBO Series

Lists about everything from the the cast's off-stage friendships to the making of the most unforgettable episodes of HBO's monumental fantasy series Game of Thrones.

Behind the Throne

Entertainment

Many of the excellent actors who make up the Game of Thrones cast have been performing and honing their craft for a very long time. Years ago, before beards and dragons and all things beyond the wall, some of the stars of the HBO television series were almost unrecognizable. Want to see some cool pictures of the Game of Thrones actors when they were younger? Well, thank The Seven because this is the photo gallery for you.

Who knew Olenna Tyrell, everyone&#39;s favorite sassy grandmother, was a bonafide hottie back in the day? And just wait until you see Pedro Pascal and Khal Drogo in their younger years. They were still smokin&#39;, don&#39;t worry. Then there are the GoT character actors who&#39;ve been around forever, like James Cosmo (Jeor Mormont) and Mark Addy (Robert Baratheon). They certainly looked different before they joined the world of Westeros!

Game of Thrones casting is likely no easy feat, given the vast world created by George R. R. Martin. But of the countless&nbsp;Game of Thrones cast pics on the internet, these pictures of GoT actors younger are some of the most interesting. Take a look at this list to see what the citizens of Westeros looked like before they began playing the game of thrones.

Cool Pics Of The 'Game Of Thrones' Cast When They Were Young

Game of Thrones Cast When They Were Young (with Photos)

Unforgettable Film Characters

Lists about the works of fan-favorite writer-director brothers Joel and Ethan Coen. 

The World of the Coen Brothers

Coen brothers

The Coen Brothers are considered to be among the best filmmakers working today. Their unique style, crazy characters and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-merch-for-people-with-a-sick-sense-of-humor/chwang?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">twisted sense of humor</a> is visible in each one of their many movies. Got a favorite Coen Brothers movie? You can vote it up on <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-coen-brothers-films">this list of the Best Coen Brothers Movies</a>. One of the things that the Coens always manage to fit into their movies are bizarre characters that sometimes don't even factor into the plot of the film at all. Whether it is a straight comedy like <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/big-lebowski-trivia-facts/coy-jandreau?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">The Big Lebowski</a> or a tense thriller like Fargo, one of these strange characters always manages to make it on screen. Here is a list of some of the absolute weirdest side characters the Coens have come up with so far. Even though they may not be on screen for long, they definitely make an impression. Vote up the strangest characters on this list and thank the Coens for all the creepiness.

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