Sunday September 26: Daily Links
SUNDAY 9.26
NEWS STORIES
Fred Perry Puts Out a Statement that they DON’T Support the Proud Boys
Fred Perry the British counterculture polo design brand says that they don’t support the proud boys who wear the brand.
It’s not the first time Fred Perry has had to explain they don’t support white supremacy, skinheads, or nazis. Who knows why those sorts have always loved the brand, but can you blame them?
Tommy Bahama, anything you’d like to share as well???
Frightening Giant Gundam Robot Tested in Japan
2020, choose the form of your destructor!
A giant robot resembling the 1970s anime figure Gundam has been tested in Yokohama, Japan. The robot stands at nearly 60 feet tall and weighs 24 tons. https://t.co/TXvXUPjucl pic.twitter.com/wd3Uv0mhaj
— CNN International (@cnni) September 26, 2020
Astronaut is Voting From Space
astronaut Kate Rubins is voting from the international space station (and You Haven’t Even Decided Your Voting Plan).
This mail-in ballot thing has gone too far!!! (Literally)
US Covid Crisis Being Compared To The Fall Of Rome
A Canadian Mayor is describing the current state of America and its Covid response as “watching the decline of the Roman Empire”. Yeah, ok, but did the Roman’s force the Visigoths to give them control of a social media app like America just did? Didn’t think so.
Phillip Morris CEO Sez Cigarette Sales May End In 15 Years
In a recent interview, the CEO of Phillip Morris International said that he sees cigarette sales ending completely in many countries within the next 10 to 15 years. Now you’ll be able to tell your kids how cool you used to look and that they’ll never be able to achieve that with a Juul.
SPORTS
Vanessa Bryant Posted Her Little Daughter With Kobe's Picture
You know what. Don’t click on this link. You don’t want to end up ‘Niagara Falls, Frankie Angel.’
You clicked it anyway. Damn.
Vanessa Bryant just posted this on IG & omg my heart 😩🥺🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/cOhjKoDoZ4
— Melissa (@_Prettyyassh) September 25, 2020
Raiders Under Investigation For Violating Covid Rules On MNF
Apparently the Raiders are under investigation for violating NFL Covid-19 rules after their game on MNF. To be fair, they just beat the Saints on Monday night as 4 point underdogs, give them a break.
Las Vegas Raiders are now under investigation from the NFL for violating COVID-19 protocols and allowing unauthorized locker room access Monday night, league sources tell ESPN:https://t.co/yiHMRXfuGw
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 27, 2020
ENTERTAINMENT
Sorry Guys, Emma Stone is Off The Market
Admit it. There was a small part of you that thought if you met Emma Stone she’d see you for who you are and the two of you would fall madly in love. Well, it’s not you.
It’s some other fuck stick.
Alan Thicke Misses The Growing Pains Reunion
35 years after the premiere of the hit tv show Growing Pains debuted, everyone in the cast reunited. Everyone except the creator and star who passed away in 2016.
Show me that smile again. (Show me that smile)
Don’t waste another minute on your cryin’.
We’re nowhere near the end (nowhere near)
The best is ready to begin.
M. Night Shymalan's New Film Name and Poster Released
M Night’s new film is just called “Old”.
Old? Is it just about how we all feel 6+ in to quarantine?
Feels like a miracle that I am standing here shooting the first shot of my new film. It's called Old. #OldMovie @OldTheMovie pic.twitter.com/hth8jUum8K
— M. Night Shyamalan (@MNightShyamalan) September 26, 2020
The Borat Sequel Has A Title!
According to a WGA filing the title of the Borat sequel is “Borat: Gift of Pornographic Monkey to Vice Premiere Mikhael Pence to Make Benefit Recently Diminished Nation of Kazakhstan”. Sasha Baron Cohen tried to file a sequel to Bruno but then realized no one wanted it.
The Rock Has Chosen Who He Wants To Be President
The Rock has picked a side and has endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. This has finally shored up the Fast and The Furious vote for the Dems.
As a political independent & centrist, I’ve voted for both parties in the past. In this critical presidential election, I’m endorsing @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris.
Progress takes courage, humanity, empathy, strength, KINDNESS & RESPECT.
We must ALL VOTE: https://t.co/rZi1mxh8DC pic.twitter.com/auLbc8xDBv
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) September 27, 2020
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The Kitten That Looks Like Baby Yoda
The world has fallen in the love with this little kitten rescued from the wild wires.
Not as cute as Mayo. But way better than Jeff.
Boston Dynamics Robot Dog Caught On Film In the Street
Someone caught on camera a God damn Boston Dynamics robot dog just wandering around on the street. Where there is one there are many.
https://twitter.com/bIoodtear/status/1309325280146788352?s=03
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