Friday September 18: Daily Links
FRIDAY 9.18
NEWS STORIES
Giant T Rex Fossil Can Be Yours!
Christie’s is auction off one of the largest and most complete T-Rex fossils ever found and it’s going to go for between $6 and $8 million. They better accept Venmo from Nick Cage.
One of the world's biggest T. rex skeletons is up for sale https://t.co/qcwmX4DmPW pic.twitter.com/SA0w0VRd9d
— CNN (@CNN) September 19, 2020
Mayor De Blasio Is Furloughing Himself
Bill De Blasio announced a week long furlough is going into effect for 500 NYC mayoral workers, including himself. It’s gonna be breakfast for dinner for a lotta folks this week.
Yelp Data Shows That Nearly 60% Of Business Closures Are Permanent
According to data from Yelp, they’re finding that in the past six months, 60% of business closures are going to be permanent, a 34% increase since last year. Don’t worry they’ll all be replaced with franchises.
Indonesians Without a Mask Have To Dig graves
The real difference between Americans and Indonesians is right here in this story. If They refuse to wear masks they are being forced to dig graves for victims of Covid19. If we refuse to wear masks it’s because we are at raves.
Dept of Justice Worried New Large Drones Could Be An Escape Route for Prisoners
Let’s not put the cart before the horse, here. Before we worry about inmates making jail breaks by drones lifting over prison walls, Let’s concern ourselves with the fact that we have drones able to lift people. PERIOD.
SPORTS
Tyson Biopic Won’t Include Marriage To Robin Givens
The upcoming Mike Tyson biopic starring Jamie Foxx will not include his 8 month marriage to Robin Givens. Givens’ lawyers issued a cease and desist to the film’s writers and producers, but Tyson’s legal team said that there was never any plans to include their rocky 8 month union into the project. For once, Iron Mike actually pulled a punch.
ENTERTAINMENT
John Leguizamo is Boycotting the Emmys
Johnny Leggs is making a stand. ‘If you don’t have Latin people, there’s no reason for me to see it’
He’s still buggin in his house.
Biggest Talk from Star Studded Fast Times Table Read?
Everyone is buzzing about the Fast Times at Ridgemont High Zoom table read, but the biggest excitement is over Brad Pitt and Jennifer Anniston’s reunion.
Everyone just wants to see them back together? Why? We’re boring, lonely creatures who love nostalgia, of course. Oh yes and they’re both so hot.
This will definitely stop everyone obsessing over Brad and Jen reunions. #FastTimesLive pic.twitter.com/lVeCNdxNC0
— Jillian Sederholm (@JillianSed) September 18, 2020
Robbie Robertson: The Coke Provided For The Last Waltz Wasn’t Very Good
The Last Waltz went off without a hitch, but Robbie Robertson did have one complaint: The coke provided for the night ‘wasn’t very good’. The former Band guitarist claimed that it was ‘wet and lumpy’ and he avoided it during that historic night. It seemed to work just fine for everyone else!
Is Close Encounters Spielberg’s Most Underrated Film??
I09’s Germain Lussier explores why Spielberg’s masterclass doesn’t get its proper credit.
Everything is always Jaws, Jaws, Jaws!!!
GOING VIRAL
This Guy Gets The Whole Covid 19 Thing
This guy understands Covid 19 on a level that you just can’t. Why? Well it all started when he was 14 1/2
Mind Blown. Pow!
Well that’s told us!! 😮😮 pic.twitter.com/V3cElT05u3
— KRTN (@KRTN_Will) September 10, 2020
The Internet is in Love with this Panda Eating a Big ol’ Carrot
Wait, is that a skunk??
Panda. Carrot. Get some…pic.twitter.com/nhnhHCctJT
— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) September 17, 2020
STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
Uproxx Ranks Best TV Theme Songs
A good TV theme song should set your heart fluttering as you sing along with it. This list, like all lists, sucks so make your own list.
Like you know, Joe List.
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