Tuesday November 17: Daily Links
TUESDAY 11.17
NEWS STORIES
Dying Coronavirus Patients Insisted Virus Isn't Real
It’s hard to believe that the virus is spiking worse than it was in the Spring. Hard to believe that some people believe that the virus is a hoax.
Guess a hoax can kill.
A South Dakota ER nurse @JodiDoering says her Covid-19 patients often “don’t want to believe that Covid is real.”
“Their last dying words are, ‘This can’t be happening. It’s not real.’ And when they should be… Facetiming their families, they’re filled with anger and hatred.” pic.twitter.com/tgUgP6znAT
— New Day (@NewDay) November 16, 2020
I have a night off from the hospital. As I’m on my couch with my dog I can’t help but think of the Covid patients the last few days. The ones that stick out are those who still don’t believe the virus is real. The ones who scream at you for a magic medicine and that Joe Biden is
— Jodi Doering (@JodiDoering) November 15, 2020
Going to ruin the USA. All while gasping for breath on 100% Vapotherm. They tell you there must be another reason they are sick. They call you names and ask why you have to wear all that “stuff” because they don’t have COViD because it’s not real. Yes. This really happens. And
— Jodi Doering (@JodiDoering) November 15, 2020
I can’t stop thinking about it. These people really think this isn’t going to happen to them. And then they stop yelling at you when they get intubated. It’s like a fucking horror movie that never ends. There’s no credits that roll. You just go back and do it all over again.
— Jodi Doering (@JodiDoering) November 15, 2020
Which is what I will do for the next three nights. But tonight. It’s me and Cliff and Oreo ice cream. And how ironic I have on my “home”
Hoodie. The South Dakota I love seems far away right now. pic.twitter.com/3e5Qg4yAuS— Jodi Doering (@JodiDoering) November 15, 2020
Can Mouthwash Kill COVID?!?
Researchers at Cardiff University found that mouthwash containing 0.07% of cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) shows ‘promising signs’ of reducing COVID. Forget toilet paper, stock up on Listerine!
NYC Man Uses Muay Thai To Stop Baby Kidnapping
A martial arts instructor used his muay thai skills to stop a man from snatching a baby out of its carriage in an NYC park. He then celebrated his heroic act by drinking a mai tai.
Michelle Obama Opens Up About Her Feelings on Trumps
Michelle Obama posted her feelings on Instagram on Monday about Donald and Melania not moving forward with a respectful transition.
Remember when the Obamas had to graciously welcome in a couple of racist birthers in to the White House?? Michelle definitely did not forget.
Trump Wanted To Bomb Iran A Couple Weeks Ago
It’s come out that Trump talked with his advisors about bombing Iran’s nuclear site but was talked out of it after he was told it could lead to other conflicts with the country and possibly war. Everyone needs to keep Trump on the golf course and away from any buttons for the next 2 months.
SPORTS
Antonio Brown Destroyed A Security Camera In A Rage
Antonio Brown destroyed a security camera and threw his bike at a security gate in his gated Florida community. Why? He was asked to come down to escort a guest of his to his home. No charges were filed because, well, everyone in Tampa wants the Bucs to go to the Super Bowl.
Deadpool And Mac Bought A Welsh Soccer Team
Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds are going to buy Welsh football club Wrexham AFC. Instead of water they are now only allowed to drink Aviation Gin and Yuengling.
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Fastest KO Ever?!?
Ulysses ‘The Monster’ Diaz only needed 3 seconds to knock out Donelei Benedetto during their Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship bout. Benedetto’s next gig will be jobbing for the WWE.
ENTERTAINMENT
Has Johnny Depp Ruined Your Favorite Johnny Depp Movies
Well Johnny Depp has become an addicted sloppy joke but does that ruin your memories of young sweet Johnny Depp?
Oh, you just don’t care.
Home Alone Kid Remembers The Flick
Thirty years since Home Alone. Joe Pesci was sweet to the kids but dropped the F bomb. The Pizza sucked but hey it’s a holiday classic.
Lifetime can take a lesson.
Candace Owens Tweets Idiotic Rant
Candace Owens got some backlash after a ridiculous rant on masculinity. She said “Bring Back and Manly Men” in Response to Harry Styles Vogue Cover.
Candace please stop confusing everyone by wearing pants. We all thought you had a dick.
There is no society that can survive without strong men. The East knows this. In the west, the steady feminization of our men at the same time that Marxism is being taught to our children is not a coincidence.
It is an outright attack.Bring back manly men. https://t.co/sY4IJF7VkK
— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) November 14, 2020
Dolly Parton Helped Fund The Moderna Covid Vaccine Research
It turns out the Dolly Parton was one of the donors to Moderna’s Covid vaccine research. We should call the 9 To 5 Vaccine in her honor and it will actually allow people to work 9 to 5 again.
Fact-checking this was worth it just to see @DollyParton in the acknowledgments of a @NEJM article. And I thought I couldn’t love her more. https://t.co/S3njHEFcGT pic.twitter.com/WcrFIrHp67
— Dr. Meade Krosby (@MeadeKrosby) November 17, 2020
Obama Curates New Playlist For His Memoir
To coincide with the release of his memoir, A Promised Land, former President Obama has curated a playlist featuring his favorite songs from his time in The White House. It includes tracks by Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, U2, Beyoncé, and Jay Z. ‘WAP’ just missed the cut.
George Clooney Gifts 14 Best Friends 1 Million Each
George Clooney confirmed a long standing rumor that he gifted his 14 best friends 1 million dollars each. The actor said he did it as a way of thanking them for supporting him when he was a broke, struggling actor. Clooney should gift money back to fans who sat through Batman & Robin.
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GOING VIRAL
Killer Whale Terrorizes Boat
Sharks have a nasty rep but oh how people love the killer whales at sea world. These Killer
Whales are the Proud Boys of the deep.
Remember what a Killer Whale did to Bo Derek.
During the summer of 2020 – a strange one for so many of us – a group of killer whales off the coast of Spain and Portugal began to act very weirdly indeed. https://t.co/DV0Iw4Q5JR
— BBC Future (@BBC_Future) November 16, 2020
STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
Who are Are Our Most Well Paid Bald Actors??
Hey Travolta and Jude Law, you could have found yourself on this nice list but you had to ruin it, didn’t you???
Twitter Debates Validity of Most Popular Fast Food by State Map
The only believable thing here is those weirdos in Indiana loving Blimpies.
Here are America's favorite FOOD CHAINS by states.
What is your state's favorite? #NationalFastFoodDay pic.twitter.com/cp5T7nzi0e
— Lights, Camera, Pod (@LightsCameraPod) November 16, 2020
Reddit Bro Figures Out The Oldest Building In Each State
A Reddit user made this map of the US that shows what the oldest building in each state is. It seems a Denny’s is the oldest structure in Alabama.
[OC] The Oldest Building in Each US State from r/dataisbeautiful
At What Age Do Americans Start To Feel Old?
According to a new study, Americans begin to feel old at the age of 47. That’s the time when your body is too sore to learn a new Tik Tok dance.
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