Monday November 16: Daily Links (Plus Weekend Stories)
MONDAY 11.16
NEWS STORIES
HE WON Trends on Twitter
After Donald Trump tweets the phrase He Won for the first time, Twitter goes crazy. Still claiming the election was rigged but the acknowledgement that Biden won is pretty big.
One thing we know about Twitter…
no takesies backsies.
He won because the Election was Rigged. NO VOTE WATCHERS OR OBSERVERS allowed, vote tabulated by a Radical Left privately owned company, Dominion, with a bad reputation & bum equipment that couldn’t even qualify for Texas (which I won by a lot!), the Fake & Silent Media, & more! https://t.co/Exb3C1mAPg
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 15, 2020
Steve Kornacki has Everyone Bring Back Gap Khakis
Khaki sales are surging says a rep for The Gap and everyone’s crediting Steve Kornacki for the uptick.
Some things were meant to stay in the 90’s, Kornacki. We just watched the swing states switch from Red to Blue to Khaki.
Gap's Khaki Sales Surge Thanks to MSNBC's Map Guy Steve Kornacki: Steve Kornacki's election map coverage did more than inform America, it energized America … to dress like Steve, and it's paying dividends for the Gap. The MSNBC "map guy" became an unexpected star during the… pic.twitter.com/giFvYzV8qM
— X-Entertainments (@x_enters) November 12, 2020
SpaceX Has Successful Launch to International Space Station from Cape Canaveral
It’s amazing the lengths human beings will go to escape Florida.
Path to Victory Question Takes Interview Sideways
Fox News Interview with Trump’s Director of Press Communications Gets Tense When asked What is Their Path to 270
This could also be used as a PSA why it’s best to skip the holidays with family this year.
Are MAGA Pals Trying to Buy Newsmax!?
Variety is reporting that the Newsmax CEO has stated that they are not for sale and have no desire to be TRUMP TV.
Sure. OK.
Everybody’s got a price for the Million Dollar Man.
Air Routes Have Been Lost Due to Covid
Remember how we could jump on a plane and fly anywhere in the world? We didn’t but we could. Well, no more. 1/3 of the world’s air routes are gone .
At least we can Zoom.
Hermes Head Dug Up in Athens
Really a great find. The head of a Hermes statue has been found. When asked why he didn’t bring back the body the Archeologist said “the statue was booby trapped and I had to outrun a giant boulder.”
Head of #Hermes found in downtown Athens; on Friday 13, during construction works on upgrading the city's sewage system, #archaeology, #urban, https://t.co/YcpCikHnZw pic.twitter.com/bSWSqKBvx2
— Archaeology & Arts (@archaiologia_en) November 16, 2020
Mall Santas Required To Wear A Mask And Sit Behind Plexiglass
Mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring back Santa, but St. Nick will be required to be wear face mask and sit behind a sheet of plexiglass. Good news for Santa – kids won’t have throwing up or pissing on him during photo ops.
New Vaccine Is Apparently Way Better Than Pfizers
Moderna said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective based on preliminary data from its trial, it doesn’t need to be kept in the ice age level storage that Pfizers needs and they’ll have shots for everyone next year. Pfizers going to need to give everyone a 65 inch TV or something to compete with that.
SPORTS
DeAndre Hopkins Pulls Of The Play of the Week
He just put the Hop in Hopkins.
DeAndre Hopkins for the win❗️ pic.twitter.com/2t2MLfg3jQ
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) November 16, 2020
The Patriots Had To Battle Lamar Jackson AND Some Pretty Bad Weather
If the Pats lost, everyone would have said that Brady was the true mastermind when it came to playing against the weather.
Rain on me. pic.twitter.com/PeEXvb87JP
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 16, 2020
This is Belichick’s #Christmas.
He’s so happy in this rain. #GoPats #Patriots #RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/rHUOfJ2Fl6
— CHRIS TORELLO (@TorelloSports) November 16, 2020
ENTERTAINMENT
Harry Styles Becomes the First Solo Male to be Featured ion Cover of Vogue
Finally! We’ve always wanted a man on the cover of Vogue and woman Vice President!
i still can’t believe harry styles made history yesterday by becoming the first ever male solo act to cover vogue. pic.twitter.com/1LtkHL80EN
— elisha (@1994fineline) November 14, 2020
Suspect Who Punched Rick Moranis Has Been Arrested
A 35 year old man has been arrested for sucker punching actor Rick Moranis in New York City. He better hope there aren’t any Ghostbusters fans locked up right now.
Kate Winslet Breaks On Screen Record For Holding Her Breath Underwater
While filming Avatar 2, Kate Winslet held her breath underwater for over 7 minutes, breaking Tom Cruise’s previous on screen by 45 seconds. Now Cruise wants to incorporate an extended underwater running scene in the next Mission Impossible movie.
Jack Black Shows Off His WAP
Jack we thought you promised to eff her gently!
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CHohkCnjs_8/?igshid=gzqy4vfxb3u1
Short Circuit Remake Officially in the Works
Of course we have to keep remaking films from the 80s! How are we supposed to come up with fresh ideas on science fiction in 2020??
Pity Diddy When He Dives
Diddy has had success in every aspect of the American dream. Wine, women and song.
But he would lose a diving contest to a drunk.
@diddyBeen practicing my dive♬ original sound – Diddy
Claudia Conway Auditioning For American Idol
Claudio Conway announced on TikTok that she’s auditioning for American Idol. Kellyanne is hoping to get a spot on The Masked Singer.
GOING VIRAL
Probably a Bad Idea to Let a Toddler Make a Mimosa
Uncle Chris, you have a lot to learn about baby brunch.
Man Horrifyingly Overrun With Raccoons While Feeding Them
This dude obviously has a racoon fetish there’s no other reason for this. Jump to 1:40 for the weirdness.
STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
How Many New Yorkers Do You Think Have Left Since The Pandemic?
New data has shown that over 300,000 New Yorkers have left the city with the majority heading to Long Island, Westchester and New Jersey. This will lead to a new Instagram account called OverlyExpensivePanicHouses.
more stories coming soon
Rolling Stone’s 80 Greatest Albums Of 1980
Rolling Stone listed its 80 Greatest Albums Of 1980 and proclaims it the ‘greatest year for great albums ever’. The late 60s begs to differ.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-albums-of-1980-1075743/
WEEKEND STORIES
NEWS STORIES
The End Of Headphones?!?
Noveto Systems has created SoundBeamer, a ‘sound bubble’ which allows you to beam music, movie or video game audio directly into your head without the use of headphones. Wasn’t the idea to keep the voices out of your head?!?
Maldives Resort Offering $30k All You Can Stay Package
An adults only resort in the Maldives is charging $30k for an all you can stay package in 2021. You can stay as long as you want in a two person bungalow with free transport to airports and free breakfast for $30,000. If you can live on breakfast for a year, take the god damn deal. Just load your pockets with scrambled eggs for dinner.
Thanks 2020 Now GarfieldEATS is Gone!
Got Damn it. Was planning a trip to Toronto to eat bad pizza shaped like a cat. Not
gonna happen.
Worse than a stolen election.
Holloween is near ! You deserve a FREE Garfield 3D Dark Chocolate Face bar with any pizza or big lasagna order. Upon pick-up only. Show G-Code in store: FREE#CHOCO #Garfield #holloween pic.twitter.com/eBVa6HdFsn
— GarfieldEATS (@GarfieldEATSapp) October 15, 2020
We love our customers and the Garfield fans. We tried to keep it open just for you and @nathenmazri fought till the end. Please DO NOT CRY 😢 for #GarfieldEATS. Our frozen big cow 5 layered #lasagnas are still here forever – that is all we need! https://t.co/BKBENCbyc1 -epic pix https://t.co/U2svBEEWeX
— GarfieldEATS (@GarfieldEATSapp) November 14, 2020
AirBnB Says They Rejected 1.4 Million Users
Over a million people refused to sign AirBnB’s “no bigotry” policy, so the company cut them loose.
No big loss. We didn’t want to stay in any houses that look like a Cracker Barrel anyway.
There Will NOT Be A Recount In Pennsylvania
PA’s top election official confirmed that there will not be a recount in the state. Good work, Dumbocrats, you were able to rob PA blind.
Philly Formally Apologizes For 1985 Bombing
The Philadelphia City Council approved a resolution that formally apologizes for a 1985 decision to use explosives on a West Philly block while trying to clear out the controversial group MOVE. Authorities allowed the fire to burn until it had razed 61 homes. The council also apologized to the city for building Veterans Stadium.
WEEKEND STORIES
SPORTS
Bills Cornerback Test Positive For Coronavirus
Bills cornerback Josh Norman has tested positive for covid-19 and two other players have been quarantined for having close contact with him. This will most likely not even make a difference with how bad the Bills secondary is.
About One Third Of College Football Postponed For Covid This Weekend
Well the colleges wanted to play a regular season but it’s not a regular season. It’s a pandemic.
Slippery Rock could win the championship if they wear masks.
WEEKEND STORIES
ENTERTAINMENT
Hasan Minhaj Leaves Netflix for Apple TV
Deadline is reporting that Hasan Minhaj will join ‘The Morning Show’ For Season 2 on Apple TV Good show. Good gig for Hasan.
Hope he isn’t typecast as an asshole.
Steve from Blue’s Clues Is Selling Bad Ass Williamsburg Home
Jesus Christ, who knew there was this kind of money in Blues Clues. This looks like the perfect house to go on a three day coke run.
Anyone from the Pussy Posse need new digs?
Read more at apartmenttherapy.com.
Sylvester Stallone Wants To Switch To Hot Dogs & Pizza This Thanksgiving
Sylvester Stallone wants people to switch to Chicago style hot dogs and pizza for Thanksgiving dinner. He also wants to replace dinner wine with raw eggs.
Salma Hayek or Winona Ryder
Did you ever say to yourself “That Salma Hayek sure looks a hell of lot like Winona Ryder?” No me neither.
Check this this out.
Hubba Hubba.
Jonathan Franzen’s Next Novel 2021
Jonathan Franzen’s got not one but three books coming.
America used to have tons of famous novelists. Now we have Franzen, Most people don’t know him.
But he’s trying, Ringo. He’s trying.
Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde Split
Well, guess love is dead. After 10 Years, supercute couple Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wild call it quits.
We know this year sucks. Any way you’ll consider sticking it out through 2021??
K Pop Fans Are Planning on Flooding Million MAGA March Hashtag with Pancakes
Oh you K Pop Zoomers, your are such unlikely hero’s. And our last hope. Okay, now I want pancakes…
K-Pop stans from TikTok are flooding the #MillionMAGAMarch hashtag with pictures of pancakes. It's basically unusable right now.@SheaDepmore appears to have kicked it off. pic.twitter.com/g9bQgj5rz9
— Ben Collins (@oneunderscore__) November 13, 2020
Vince Vaughn Defends Himself Shaking Trumps Hand
Vince Vaughn has had to come out and defend himself shaking President Trumps hand. If Trump plays his cards right he can show up in Wedding Crashers 2.
I'm very sorry to have to share this video with you. All of it, every part of it. pic.twitter.com/ELMbDHZbZq
— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) January 14, 2020
Friends Reunion Now Rescheduled for March 2021
The long-awaited Friends reunion is now scheduled to air on HBO Max in March 2021. It was originally supposed to air in May, but was pushed back due to the pandemic. It will be called The One Where Everyone Forgot About The Friends Reunion.
WEEKEND STORIES
GOING VIRAL
Chameleon Changes Colors While Climbing Colored Pencils
You’re not tripping balls, it’s just a chameleon changing colors while climbing colored pencils.
Esto es maravilloso pic.twitter.com/r6QXONWbcZ
— Doron (@plexaleOK) November 12, 2020
Best Magic Trick Ever
Didn’t wake up this morning thinking I’d see close up magic done better than David
Blaine. It happened.
The devil never sleeps.
Give these girls a netflix special pic.twitter.com/t0MFHtbajy
— Entha (@enthahotness) November 14, 2020
Tampa Still Doing Pre Election Fighting
The election is over and you guys have a beautiful sunset there so what do you say everyone chill.
Have some sponge cake. Watch the sun bake…
This homophobe was last seen in Tampa overreacting to a young lady flip him off. pic.twitter.com/ScG0MoEgtl
— Fifty Shades of Whey (@davenewworld_2) November 12, 2020
WEEKEND STORIES
STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
Vultures Tells Us These Are The 30 Best Comedies On Amazon Prime
Are these the 30 best comedies you can stream on Amazon Prime? Vulture thinks so. Hope it’s better than their conspiracy movie list.
The New Normal Could be the Death of the $15 Salad
We’re all dealing with a lot. We want a pizza not an overpriced Midtown salad with mandarin orange.
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