Monday July 5: Daily Links
MONDAY 7.5
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Jeep Named Most Patriotic
A survey of America’s most patriotic brands named Jeep #1.
Do they realize this is not the old army jeep from the Korean War? Or MASH?
Be on the Lookout For More Ticks and More Poison Ivy This Summer
Warmer winter, and more rain plus higher levels of carbon dioxide have created conditions for ticks and poison ivy to thrive this summer.
Oh god, does this mean we have to go back inside? #thisreallyticksmeoff
Everyone's Tracking Tropical Storm or Hurricane Elsa as It Nears US
Florida’s having horrible news lately. Almost seems like a Jinx moved there.
Ocean City Fireworks Shot Off Prematurely (And All At Once)
The Sunday night fireworks show in Ocean City Maryland was cancelled after an unintentional discharge blew up their entire supply earlier in the day. No one was hurt but a lot of people were pretty scared.
You guys are coming off a little bit like Amity Island.
Fireworks went off in Ocean City this morning on the beach, down by the inlet. Not sure if there are any injuries. Video taken by my sister-in-law. pic.twitter.com/m5MFcRtRUN
— Jessica Anderson (@janders5) July 4, 2021
So this just happened in Ocean City, MD. pic.twitter.com/B0djA8JxF7
— Gilly Gene (@GillyOfThe412) July 4, 2021
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SPORTS
Chestnut Sets New Record But Nobody Saw It
ESPN’s stream of this year’s Nathan’s hot dog eating contest cut out at the critical moment, but it was caught on video so everyone can see Joey chestnut break his own record of 75 by eating 76 hot dogs this year.
Let the conspiracy talk begin.
ESPN's production quality today are on par with my Zoom meetings. pic.twitter.com/BAeya0WxSv
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) July 4, 2021
Joey Chestnut's record-breaking 76 hot dog feast by the numbers 🌭 pic.twitter.com/AqXNMoMFKa
— Sporting News (@sportingnews) July 4, 2021
Rachel Nichols, ESPN In a World of Shit After Phone Call Leaked
A video leaked sharing a year old conversation between ESPN sports personality Rachel Nichols and an advisor. Nichols had just learned she would not host coverage of the NBA finals, and was discussing her situation. In the call she is upset that she has lost an opportunity that she was expecting, and she blamed it on the company’s poor record on diversity.
“I wish Maria Taylor all the success in the world — she covers football, she covers basketball. If you need to give her more things to do because you are feeling pressure about your crappy longtime record on diversity — which, by the way, I know personally from the female side of it — like, go for it. Just find it somewhere else. You are not going to find it from me or taking my thing away.”
Hottest Athlete in the World Heading to the Olympics
They call her the sexiest athlete in the world thanks to her Instagram posts, and now Alicia Schimdt is headed to the olympics.
Hopefully nobody offers her a joint between now and the opening ceremonies.
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Everyone's Laughing at Mark Zuckerberg Celebrating 4th On Hoverboard
Mark Zuckerberg looked like a total weirdo on his hoverboard with a flag like some kind of cosplay George Washington crossing the Delaware.
And all this time we thought he was a nerd.
Will Smith Paid to Uncancel New Orleans Fireworks
25 years after the movie Independence Day, Will Smith wanted to save July 4th again, at least for the people of New Orleans who love fireworks. After the N.O. fireworks show was canceled over budget issues, Smith donated 100k to make sure the sky lit up Sunday night.
Will, you know we have homeless people, right?
A fireworks display produced by "Go 4th on the River" will take place in New Orleans along the Mississippi Riverfront at 9pm Sunday, July 4, 2021🎆🎉
The gift of city fireworks was made possible by actor and producer Will Smith, along with his company Westbrook👏⚜️ pic.twitter.com/oWI8b8YOap— Mayor LaToya Cantrell (@mayorcantrell) July 2, 2021
Cosby Blasts Attack on Phylicia Rashad; Calls Media Insurrectionists
“Howard University you must support ones Freedom of Speech (Ms. Rashad), which is taught or suppose to be taught everyday at that renowned law school, which resides on your campus,” Cosby said in a statement. “This mainstream media are the Insurrectionists, who stormed the Capitol. Those same Media Insurrectionists are trying to demolish the Constitution of these United State of America on this Independence Day,” the statement put out by Cosby’s longtime spokesman Andrew Wyatt added. “No technicality — it’s a violation of ones rights & we the people stand in support of Ms. Phylicia Rashad.”
If this is his new act, can’t wait for the special.
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