Tuesday June 29: Daily Links

Published by Interrobang Staff at June 29, 2021

TUESDAY 6.29

NEWS STORIES

French in NYC Rally for a Little Paris

There are some Frenchies fighting to rename a block of Nolita “Little Paris.” It’s at Centre Street between Broome and Grand streets where you can find a few french shops and cafes

This is the only block in NY where you won’t have to pick up your dogs poop.

Brooklyn Writer Mocked For Ridiculous Travel Essay on the Midwest

Brooklyn writer Frank Olito is getting trounced online for his “pretentious” “out of touch” “patronizing” and largely ignorant article for Insider titled, “I’m a New Yorker who visited the Midwest for the first time. Here are 15 things that surprised me.”

The New Yorker was shocked to find that the midwest enjoys warm weather, nice people, culture and entertainment, pride, traffic, and lower prices than NYC.

Americans are only supposed to be this stupid when they go to another country not another county

How are you the ugly American in your own country?

Eater Writer Has Opinion SO CONTROVERSIAL That Editors Included a Disclaimer

Editor’s note: The following is the — frankly, wrong — take from one Eater writer. There was internal disagreement on the staff, but we decided to publish to promote dialogue and open communication.

Congratulations you just got edgy about ice.

Spectator That Caused Tour de France Crash Has Fled The Country

The German woman who caused the Tour de France crash has fled the country and authorities want to sue her for the trouble she caused. She’s gonna end up the next “suicide” once France finds her and tries to extradite her.

Half Of Australia's On Lockdown Due To Delta Variant

Half of the entire Australian population has been locked down after 150 cases of Covid have popped up due to the Deltra variant of the disease. How’s it feel to be in 2020, Australia? Not so cocky now, are you.

JUUL Is Paying Out $40 Million

JUUL has agreed to pay out $40 million to the state of North Carolian for their role in the “vaping epidemic” among young people and how they marketed to them. Can a 37 year old in New York City get some of that JUUL stimmy too?

SPORTS

Angel's Pitcher Pukes on the Mound

They’re saying heat exhaustion was the cause of a pitchers mound barf sesh on Monday during the Angels game.

Thought Willie Beamen played football.

Cleveland Indians Outfielder Broke His Leg in Collision

Cmon guys. You gotta call for the ball, kids.

Prayers for Josh Naylor 😱😱 #mlb #OurCLE pic.twitter.com/04XfGqmUNB

— Nate Engel (@TheGr3at1) June 27, 2021

Scottie Pippen Calls Phil Jackson Racist

On Dan Patrick Show, Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen said yes, he would classify Phil Jackson as a racist over what took place during a 1994 playoff game.

Yeah cause every basketball coach is going, I need white guys.

Disc Golf Still Looks Ridiculous

This is being called the greatest disc golf shot ever, and its hard to buy what they’re selling despite all the excited fans and commentators.

What are they so excited about? A dog didn’t even catch it.

CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT

Queen Latifah Comes Out With BET Shout Out

Queen Latifah has a long time partner and a son, but has never publicly acknowledged her sexuality or relationship status…until now. After receiving a lifetime achievement award she gave a sweet “Peace — happy Pride!” shout out to long time love Eboni Nichols, and one to Rebel, their son.

It’s easy to tell a secret when everyone already knows it.

Jamie Lynn Spears Loves and Supports Her Sister

Jamie Lynn says she’s so proud of Britney for using her voice, and the only reason it took her so long to be supportive of her big sis, was that she didn’t feel it was her place until Britney had the chance to speak.

Jamie you’ve got that wrong. She’s been supporting you and your family for decades.

After 50k Sign Petition, Corden Agrees No More Asian Delicacies in Spill Your Guts Segment

I don’t know when we’re gonna do that bit again, but when we do we absolutely won’t use any of those foods,” Corden said. “It’s not for us to determine whether somebody’s upset or hurt about something. All we can do is go, ‘All right. We get it. We hear you. We won’t do that.’”

How many signatures to make you go back to England?

Bravo Star Embarrassed about Her Drunk Gramming Tits Out

Madison Lecroy was regretting her drunk IG live videos when she woke up to see her tits all over the internet.

“Yeah, I had a good time…clearly. I just noticed that my boobs were out all over the internet but hey, is that the first time [you’ve] ever seen some tits before? Give me a break, y’all. I got drunk, I got sloppy. Forget about it. Why are you so worried? This is my Life. Madison LeCroy. My f–king page. I do what I wanna do. Worry about yourself.”

Bravo? Drunk? Tits out? This isn’t a mistake, this is your job.

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Dental Slim Device Is Your Solution to a Hot Bod in 2021

This weird torture rack looking contraption that looks like it came out in the 50’s promises to help save you from being called a fatty. The locking bolt magnets prevent you from opening your teeth past 2mm, forcing you into a liquid diet.

Shouldn’t this be sold as a sex toy?

Black Tik Tokers On Strike Over Their Dances Getting Used Without Credit

Black Tik Tokers are sick of white kids watering down their dance moves and are apparently on strike, refusing to share their choreography for the new Megan Thee Stallion song, Thot Shit. It’s not these white girls fault they can’t twerk, they just don’t have rhythm.

VIRAL VIRAL

Tweeter Reacts to Raccoon Infestation

A woman complained on Twitter about her home being invaded by raccoons, and another Tweeter suggested that this cockroach problem could be solved with a lil raid.

Too bad it’s not the 1970s’ this would be an excellent sitcom.

Here’s the original thread

a huge thank you to my roommate @WolffAmerica for saving my most treasured squishmallow, gary jerry, from what would assuredly be a slow and torturous demise.

— haley iliff (@haley_iliff) June 26, 2021

The reaction

Those are Roaches pic.twitter.com/jHRbwlLa74

— youtube – thagreenblu (@thegreenblu) June 27, 2021

STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS

What Candy Came Out the Year You Were Born?

Are you the year of the Lemon Head? Or Laffy Taffy? Delish has a list that will give you your birthright candy.

Once they had the Reese’s cup, they should have just stopped. Congratulations 93 year olds!

Study Finds Bullshitting is a Sign of Intelligence

If you can bullshit your way through topics you know nothing about, you just might be brilliant.

So I guess Trump really was the greatest president?