Friday August 6: Daily Links

FRIDAY 8.6


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Super Rich Are Dumping US Citizenship

We’re losing our richie riches in droves. Seems they fear being forced to pay taxes, and hate civil unrest.

Know what money can’t buy? integrity and patriotism.

Read more at business insider.


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SPORTS



Juventus FC Women Apologize for Lame Racist Tweet

No one seems to be able to explain why the Juventus account posted a photo of one of the players pulling her eyes slanted with a cone on her head, and doubled down creating an emoji doing the same. The apology that followed didn’t quite cover the damage, with the account tweeting that the original post was not meant to cause controversy or have racial undertones. The team apologized that the post offended anyone.

WHAT???

No comment is the only way to go here.

Read more at ESPN


Milwaukee Bucks Celebration Causes Covid Spike

Two weeks after Milwaukee went buckwild, hospitalizations for Covid have quadrupled, bringing Bill Burr’s prediction to fruition.

At least they won.

Read more at mediaite.


Carl Lewis Calls US Relay Team an Embarrassment

“The USA team did everything wrong in the men’s relay. The passing system is wrong, athletes running the wrong legs, and it was clear that there was no leadership. It was a total embarrassment, and completely unacceptable for a USA team to look worse than the AAU kids I saw .

Maybe they were going through some mental distress.


Giants Coordinator Pulls Rank on Press

Such a cringe moment when Jason Garrett scolded members of the press who said “good to see you in person” without addressing him as Coach.

“We say, ‘Good to see you, Coach.’ That’s how we do it.”

Oh, maybe you didn’t hear, we’re not one of your players.

Read more at mediaite.


Unvaxxed Kirk Cousins Suggests Plexiglass

Kirk Cousins isn’t vaccinated, but he wants to be a team player and suggested a plexiglass barrier to protect himself and others.

Glass QB Carson Wentz loves the idea of being playing in plexiglass.

Read more at Yahoo.


NFL Franchise Values See Biggest Gain in 5 Years

The average value of NFL franchises are up a whopping 14% this year even though revenues dropped during the pandemic. The 5 teams worth the most are the Cowboys, the Patriots, the Giants, the Rams and the WFT.

You don’t have to be successful to be successful in the NFL.

Read more at ESPN.


RG3 Sights Set on ESPN As a College Football Analyst

College sensation Robert Griffin III could still play in the NFL but he’s working out a deal to be in broadcasting.

He can specialize in short careers of players. He’s an expert.

Read more at foxnews.



CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



New Jeopardy Host Was Accused of Discrimination in 2010

Answer: Jeopardy’s EP and likely new host is undergoing a Twitter vetting, and someone uncovered that he was a part of a discrimination lawsuit when he was involved in firing a pregnant Price is Right model.

Question: Why is Levar Burton Smiling.

Read more at THR.


Julie Chen Picks All Time Big Brother Mt Rushmore

Derrick, Rachel Reilly, Dan Gheesling, and Janelle were on Chen’s BBMR.

Hey she didn’t do bad for a woman who has never watched the show.

Read more at heavy.com.


Aaron Carter Will Sing Nude in Vegas

Former boy toy Aaron Carter already sells nude photos on OnlyFans, and now he’s getting ready to star in a gay male musical in Vegas called “Naked Boys Singing.”

This is the same show the Rat Pack did when they were in Vegas.

Read more at pagesix.


Kanye Live Streams Walking Around a Room

Want to watch an album being finalized? Then don’t watch Kanye’s live stream. But if you’re into seeing someone sleep and walk around a room, then you’ll love watching this livestream.

Let’s be honest. This is the most entertaining he’s been.

Read more at barstoolsports.


Lamar Odom Dehydrated!?

Bad month for Odom- first he got ordered to pay $400,000 to his ex in child support, and now when he’s finally scheduled some press, he had to bail saying he was suffering from dehydration.

I guess being cheap dehydrates you.

Read more at Radar Online.



TRENDING



The Foot Fetish Explained By a Tik Tok Biologist

Basically brain biology. Blah blah blah. Science.

Translation: You’re brain is stupid.

Read more at buzzfeed.

@renegadescienceteacher

Reply to @imcyfi I’m a biologist, not a psychologist, but this one actually has a biological reason. #science #biology #foot #kinktok #LearnonTikTok

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College Girl is Rich As Fuck and That Makes Her the Winner

Barstool nominates this chick as the most obnoxious college girl on the planet, cause she’s rich, and she can sue someone.

Did her brother just get duck taped to an airplane seat?

Read more at barstool.



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