Saturday August 29: Daily Links
SATURDAY 8.29
NEWS STORIES
Russian Nuclear Submarine Freaks Fishermen Near Alaska
As you know we are close pals with Russia now. Still it would be nice if they called before stopping in
Who’s Your Vladdy?
A Russian submarine surfaced near Alaska on Thursday during a Russian war game exercise, U.S. military officials said. https://t.co/AoimcCdu5f
— Stars and Stripes (@starsandstripes) August 28, 2020
Melania Trump Refused to Move into White House Until Obama's Toilet Replaced
There’s a new book on Melania Trump. Seems like as easy going as she appears to be there is one thing that she is very particular about.
Likes a new shit house.
Guess Who's Convention Ratings are Down
For a guy who makes a big deal about ratings Big Don has some falling numbers. Sad. He had such a nice fireworks show.
SPORTS
Cam Newton's Nickname For Julian Edelman
Julian Edelman must have felt like an ex wife after Tom left for the Bucs. He’s got a new fella that calls him Highway 11.
Yeah, pretty dumb.
From the lighter side: Julian Edelman, on @TheGregHillShow show, relays that Cam Newton refers to him by the nickname “Highway 11.”
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) August 28, 2020
Tom Brady Willing To Learn On Social Justice Issues
Tom Brady is a great leader in the NFL. Yet sometimes the best way to lead is by following. Bravo Tom and please call Highway 11.
You are missed.
J-Rod Officially Out Of Bid To Buy The Mets
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez announced that they are ending their bid to buy the Mets. They are now setting their sights on The Brooklyn Cyclones.
ENTERTAINMENT
Leonard Cohen Estate Exploring Legal Options
Leonard Cohen’s estate said that they turned down two requests to use ‘Hallelujah’ during the Republican National Convention, but the GOP used it anyway – twice. Now the estate is exploring legal options. The Repubs would have had a better chance with ‘Waiting For A Miracle’.
Armie Hammer: I’ve Been Working Construction The Last Two Months
Armie Hammer said that he’s spent the last two months living and working construction with a friend in California. He’s building the house that he’s about to lose in his divorce.
Elton John: Today’s Hits Aren’t Real Songs
Elton John said that today’s hits are ‘bits and pieces’ and ‘not real songs’. This is the same guy who unleashed ‘Crocodile Rock’ on the record buying public.
Vulture Ranks All Of Keanu Reeves's Performances
Ever wonder what some writer thinks are the best and worst Keanu Reeve’s roles? Yes? Today is your lucky day.
Spoiler alert: Johnny Mnemonic does not get it’s due. Sorry cyberpunk fans.
GOING VIRAL
He Noticed a Kid Was Wheeling on His Dive Way. Here's What He Did
When you find out that a kid has been using your drive way, you have to take a stand.
This guy just won the game of life
Guy’s security camera catches kid tearing it up on his driveway almost every day, so he decides to do something about it. pic.twitter.com/ZDVb7zLgZo
— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) August 27, 2020
Catching a Shark With Bare Hands
Sometimes you gotta grab a shark by the gills and shake it. Even if it’s a little shark.
Every week is Shark Week if you have a shark.
STUDY SAYS
Divorce Rates Spike During Pandemic
This damn pandemic has been a game changer. Now we are finding out the divorce rates are up a whopping 34 percent.
Baby, we can try again if we get a vaccine.
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