Tuesday April 6: Daily Links

TUESDAY 4.6


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Trump Hid His Diet Coke Behind His Phone

Three days after calling for a boycott of Coke, the former prez was caught hiding his diet coke behind his phone during a photo op.

It’s not his fault they were out of Mr. Pibb. #woke-a-cola


Dr. Drew Says Something Stupid, Twice

Doctor Drew tweeted that “vaccine passports segregate people and strip them of their freedom to travel internationally.” He also asked, “how would you feel if international travel also required other vaccinations?” When his twitter exploded with people pointing out that international travel DOES require other vaccinations, he went back for more, saying that some vaccines are routine, some are recommended, and some are required.

Read more at boingboing.

Hey doc, you ever have an opinion you kept to yourself?


11 Women, 1 Man Arrested for Naked Dubai Photoshoot

Eleven Ukrainian women and a Russian male photographer were arrested for balcony photoshoot, in the buff. No surprise, since Dubai is notoriously serious about its morality laws.

This is the dumbest thing since sex for sam.

Read more at NY Post.


Behold the Oreo Krispy Kreme

Nabisco is teaming up with Krispy Kreme to create an Oreo Krispy Kreme donut complete with creme glaze and wafer cookie.

Oh good, because Krispy Kreme wasn’t getting everyone fat enough.

Read more at foodandwine.


Pilot Charged With Exposing His Genitals

A Southwest Pilot intentionally committed an act of lewd, indecent and obscene exposure of his genitals in a public place.

Luckily no one on that flight had a penis allergy.

Read more at mediaite.


Time to say Goodbye to Yahoo Answers

That’s a shame. Can we at least still send an AOL IM to SmarterChild?!

Read more at theverge.com.


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SPORTS



Rockies Hosting MLB All Star Game

The game which was pulled from the state of Georgia will now take place in Colorado.

Of Coors!

Read more at abcnews.


Texas Governor Backed Out of Throwing First Pitch

Governor Abbott was all set to throw out the first pitch at Texas stadium for the Rangers game, which hosted a packed house of fans. But bailed over the MLB decision to yank the All Star Game from Georgia.

“I was looking forward to throwing out the first pitch at the Texas Rangers’ home opening game until @MLB adopted what has turned out to be a false narrative about Georgia’s election law reforms,” Abbott tweeted Monday. “It is shameful that America’s pastime is being influenced by partisan politics.”

Nobody wants you to throw the ball out anyway, rag arm. #seeya

Read more at Fox New.


Gymnast Whips Out His Vax Card After Nailing the Landing

College gymnast Evan Manivong crushed the landing on a vault and then Bam! whipped out his vax card.

Wait, men do gymnastics too?

Read more at people.com.



CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



NY Post Asks Why Nobody Becomes Famous From The Voice

The Post interviewed former judges and contestants and while they didn’t come up with any singular answer, some believe that UMG doesn’t really take its contract seriously with the winner. Add in reality show stigma and the fact that many winners are older than pop stars, and you’re getting warmer.

Or maybe voices just sounds better when you’re listening from a big spinning chair.

Read more at NY Post


Paris Jackson Join Hulu Movie

Paris Jackson has been cast in Hulu Project “Sex Appeal” along with the Margaret Cho and Fortune Feimster.

Please say she’s wearing the beehive for this.

Read more at THR.


Lena Dunham Announced Plus Size Clothing Line

Like a story straight out of the Hefty Hideaway, Tracy Turnblatt— errr Lena Dunham will be offering high fashion for plus size women.

Head over to any social media platform to see a wild frenzy of comments sparked by their two favorite triggers “Lena Dunham” and “Body Positivity”.

Read more at nytimes.


Piers Morgan is Still Talking About Meghan Markle

Piers told Tucker Carlson that Markle needs to name names. “You’re accusing … people in the palace of being unspeakably cruel simply to protect the brand of the Royal family. If that is true, let’s have the names of these people, and let’s go to them and ask them is this true.”

We’ve all moved on Piers, why can’t you?

At first we thought you were a bully, but now we see you’re just crazy.

Read more at pagesix.com.


Lil Nas X’s Montero Hits #1 in the US

Looks like that deal with the devil worked out pretty well.

Read more at buzzfeednews.



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STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS



Study Says People Can't Tell the Difference Between Happy Screams and Scared Screams

A study conducted by researchers from Emory University found that the participants interpreted screams of happiness as fearful screams.

Well they must be awful in bed.

Read more at studyfinds.org.


Instagram’s Matt Shirley Makes Up Map of Most Overrated Cities in Each State

Some people never miss an opportunity to stick it to New Jersey.




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