Tuesday February 2: Daily Links
TUESDAY 2.2
NEWS STORIES
AOC Gives More Detail of Her Terrifying Experience on Jan 6th
From hiding in Katie Porters office to fearing for her life to running to safety; sure going to be hard for Ted Cruz to have a snarky comeback tweet for this one.
Katie Porter recounts how she and AOC hid in her office during the Jan. 6 insurrectionist riot.
"I'm a mom. I'm calm. I have everything we need. We can live for like a month in this office. And she said, 'I hope I get to be a mom, I hope I don’t die today.'" pic.twitter.com/efa6ASPOGf
— Justin Baragona (@justinbaragona) February 2, 2021
Space X Is Putting 4 Regular Joes in Orbit. This Year.
Space X has said that by the end of 2021 they’ll send four civilians into space. Tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman has donated 100 million to St. Jude to get to pilot the mission, and lunchpail Pete’s can donate $10 to St Jude for a chance to be one of the other three picked. If you’re concerned that there should be restrictions on who can ride, don’t worry, there are rules- you must be physically and mentally fit, under 6’6 and weighing less than 250 lbs to ride this ride.
Talk about a recipe for success! Can’t wait!
Millions of Cars Will Run on Google Tech in 2023. It's Like a Phone You Can Ride In
Ford says starting in 2023, millions of their cars will be using Google, and Google Assistant to operate most of the cars comfort and entertainment systems. So instead of all those dashboard lights and dials and buttons, you’ll just ask for what you want.
We’ve gone from a rag top to a laptop with wheels in just two generations.
Punxsutawney Phil Has Given Us His Decision For This Year
It’s six more weeks of winter for us thanks to this groundhog seeing his shadow. Guess we weren’t going anywhere anyway.
JUST IN: Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow. https://t.co/kedmTqeAdg pic.twitter.com/ijPDmyd2Ig
— ABC News (@ABC) February 2, 2021
SPORTS
Courtside Karen Gets Kicked out of Lakers Game for Heckling Lebron
Sometimes it’s remarkable when you see a meme happening in real time.
The referees stopped the game after LeBron was heckled by a spectator in Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/apoDqvt4ll
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 2, 2021
LeBron has met his match pic.twitter.com/UmhZ9Y26KK
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) February 2, 2021
LeBron James on what happened courtside with the fan pic.twitter.com/S1kQdsCsbq
— Ben Stinar (@BenStinar) February 2, 2021
Former Mets Manager Accused Of Sexual Harassment
While he was a manager with the Mets, Mickey Calloway is being accused of sending nude pictures to female reporters and asking for nudes in return. Steve Cohen will now be demanding every new employee’s texting history before being hired. No dick pics.
The 49ers Want Kirk Cousins
The 49ers are trying to trade Jimmy G and picks to the Vikings for Kirk Cousins but the Vikings want a first round pick. The trade is still developing but good luck to the 49ers in getting a less attractive and even less clutch QB.
The San Francisco 49ers have offered their 2nd and 4th round draft picks, along with Jimmy Garoppolo to the Minnesota Vikings for Kirk Cousins.
Vikings want a 1st.
— Vikings Central (@VikesCentral) February 1, 2021
What Were The Rams Issues With Goff? Apparently Everything.
Turns out the Rams thought Goff was an idiot who wouldn’t sling the ball. He’ll work out great in Detroit.
Was told by very good sources #Rams were frustrated at Goff’s lack of work ethic, football IQ, mobility, accountability and he simply wouldn’t take chances on explosive plays. Locker room respected Wolford more.
— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) February 1, 2021
Esquire Ranks The 30 Best HBO Series
Esquire thinks they know what the 30 best HBO shows are, all time and they’ve put them in order. Sorry, Dream On fans, you’re shit out of luck.
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Jenna Jameson Sez Marilyn Manson Wanted To Burn Her Alive When They Dated
Jenna Jameson revealed that while she briefly dated Marilyn Manson, during that time he would tell her he wanted to burn her alive and that he was a biter. Marilyn was also just dropped from his record label. He and Armie Hammer should reboot the Fine Young Cannibals.
Britney Spears Addresses The Haters
Britney Spears posted to Instagram that she hates technology.
We hate technology too, Britney. We’re with you. Just blink twice if something is wrong.
Jessica Simpson Weighs In on Subway Tuna Controversy
Jessica Simpson knows Tuna. Well actually she doesn’t as we learned back in 2009 when the brand “Chicken of the sea” confused her. Now she’s got a call back, telling Subway, she gets it.
Oh Jessica you’re so cute, but you really are dumb. All kidding aside, you’re not smart.
It’s OK @SUBWAY. It IS confusing. https://t.co/PGBLLnggFK
— Jessica Simpson (@JessicaSimpson) January 29, 2021
Hooray for HollyBoob!
Six arrests have been made after cops caught a group fucking with the Hollywood sign. A few small changes, and voila– Hollywood becomes Hollyboob.
Hey if we wanted to see your boobs we’d tell you.
HOLLYBOOB?
Happening right now. pic.twitter.com/AbGesp1JG8— Vsauce (@tweetsauce) February 1, 2021
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TRENDING
Aerobics Teacher Gets Photobombed By a Military Coup
This video purports to show the Myanmar military coup happening right behind a woman teaching a workout class, and she never notices, and creates what may be the world’s most literal photobomb.
Guess it’s true, exercise really keep you alert and in the moment.
A woman did her regular aerobics class out in open without realizing that a coup was taking place in #Myanmar. A Military convoy reaching the parliament can be seen behind the woman as she performs aerobics. Incredible! pic.twitter.com/gRnQkMshDe
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) February 1, 2021
VIRAL VIRAL
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STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
Phoenix Could be Uninhabitable Within 80 Years
Overdevelopment, rising global temperature, carbon emissions, the Heat Island Effect and poor urban tree cover add up to a recipe for disaster.
So that’s bad news for Arizona. And face it, the Cardinals are never going to win a super bowl.
These Movie and TV Moments Did Not Age Well
Some of these came out several years ago. It was a different time!!
https://www.buzzfeed.com/spenceralthouse/inappropriate-tv-and-movie-moments-problematic?origin=web-hf
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