Wednesday September 22: Daily Links

WEDNESDAY 9.22
NEWS STORIES
Amazon Lobbying Feds to Legalize Weed
The delivery giant is hoping to push the government to at least make weed federally legal in the states that have already legalized.
Looking forward to Amazon Primo.
Bill Gates Addresses Epstein Connection
Listen to Bill Gates try to explain why he was hanging out with Jeffrey Epstein. Bill needs to stop giving interviews.
Watch The SpaceX Crew Open The Dragon Cupola For The First Time
This new commercial space ship is going to be great for these passengers social media feeds.
Scientists Say Our Images of Dinosaurs Are All Wrong
Modern research on dinosaurs in the past 25 years have dramatically changed beliefs on what the creatures looked like. There’s fur. There are feathers. And new species are still being discovered.
The most shocking discovery? They didn’t work for humans as dishwashers, lawnmowers, and sprinklers in Bedrock.
Did These Two Guys Get Arrested for Too Much KFC?
Down under in New Zealand two men were caught with three buckets of chicken, 10 tubs of coleslaw, and a big stash of fries on the side violating Covid regs. Police also found $100,000 in cash and a number of empty ounce bags
It wasn’t what they were delivering, it was what they were picking up that was the problem.
710 Indigenous People Are Missing in Wyoming, Where Gabby Petito Disappeared
A lot of people are upset that Gabby Petito’s tragic case has gotten so much more attention than the scores of other missing person cases including 710 native americans who are listed as missing in the state of Wyoming.
Brian Laundrie is wanted for questioning in all 710 cases.
SPORTS
Blue Jays Pissed Tampa Player Took Their Catchers Play Card
A Rays player was caught on camera taking the play card that fell from the Blue Jays catcher that apparently had the pitching game plan on it and the Jays aren’t happy about it. They still won so really this is just embarrassing for the Rays.
Watch the video on Twitter.
The Blue Jays are not happy.
Last night in the 6th, Kevin Kiermaier slid into home plate and grabbed a card (video here). That card, I'm told, was from Alejandro Kirk's wrist band that fell out on the tag.
On the card: the Blue Jays' game plan on pitching to Rays' hitters. pic.twitter.com/wjjuYd3Bhk
— Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) September 21, 2021
Now We Know Why Aaron Rogers Is Growing Long Hair
The Green Bay QB has said that he’s letting his hair grow out for a planned Halloween costume. He hasn’t revealed the costume but it is a hero of his.
If only he could commit to his team the way he commits to a children’s holiday….
Connor McGregor’s First Pitch at Wrigley Will Not Soon Be Forgotten
This is more embarrassing than your last three bouts. And your suit.
Iconically rough first pitch from Conor McGregor pic.twitter.com/OUZOzTxC5A
— Barstool Chicago (@barstoolchicago) September 21, 2021
Erin Andrews Panics Every Time She Has to Talk to Belichick
Don’t worry nobody pays attention to those interviews anyhow.
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Lil Nas X Covers Jolene For BBC Radio One
Lil Nas X covered Jolene for BBC Radio One. So apparently Jolene is into a bisexual dude?
Joan Rivers Inspires Another Comedy Series That Will Probably Be a Huge Hit
Kathryn Hahn will play comedian Joan Rivers in a new Showtime series called ‘The Comeback Girl.’ The series is set when Joan was 54, soon after The Late Show was cancelled and her husband committed suicide.
“Trailblazer. Adored. Cruel. Diva. Joan Rivers had a life like no other. At age 54, she was a superstar comedienne…and then it all fell apart. THE COMEBACK GIRL is the awe-inspiring untold story of how Joan Rivers persevered through near suicide and professional abyss to rebuild herself and her career to become a global icon.”
The third series ABOUT Joan Rivers from all the people who wouldn’t give a series TO Joan Rivers.
Daniel Craig Thinks James Bond Should Not Be Played By a Woman
Craig says Bond writers should create better parts for women, but not the lead part. Bond has to be a man, he says.
Okay but remember, before you took on the role… James Bond had to be attractive.
Island of Monserrat Wants to Solve Tourism Safety Issues By Requiring Travelers to Stay for Months, And Prove a Big Bank Account
Black sand beaches, and a community with almost no covid await those willing to pass a background check, commit to staying two months, and earn a minimum of $70k a year. So far, 21 travelers have taken advantage of the program which encourages remote workers to spend time in their bubble.
This sounds like Gilligans Island if only the Howells were there.
TRENDING
Instead Of Egging, The Kids Are Beaning In Britain
Police in the UK have had to issue warnings to keep on the lookout for kids buying large quantities of baked beans due to the amount of “beanings” taking place. Which is kids throwing beans at homes. Not the cans, the actual beans from the cans. All the cops have to do is go around smelling teenagers hands and if they stink of bean juice they got their man.
VIRAL VIRAL
The Baltimore Accent 101
Chet Hanks Extended Interview Gives Extended Cringes
Didn’t get enough White Boy Summer? There’s plenty more here as Chet talks about growing up a Hanks, and how White Boy Summer is all about black girl magic. He also explains how straight his parents are and how he doesn’t fit in to his famous family.
I guess in the debate of nature and nurture the answer is neither.
STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
Here's A History Of Actors Playing Much Younger Teenagers In Film
Mel Magazine has put together a list of actors “awkwardly” playing teenagers in film. Hey a gig’s a gig, don’t judge the actors.
Hack Your Way to the Best Sweet Corn!
This guy says he has the definitive methodology to buy, cut, shuck and cook your sweet corn. Don’t boil, don’t even grill. Instead you should boil water, then turn off your stove and then put your corn in the pot to maximize the integrity and flavor of the kernels.
So the corn just needs a nice bath.
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