Friday August 18 Daily Links

FRIDAY 8.18
NEWS STORIES
Argentina Prez Candidate Has Confusing Hair
Javier Milei just swept a Presidential primary, but what people are talking about most, is his wild mop of hair.
Are we sure it’s not a hat?
Sammy the Bull Enjoying Rudys RICO Accusations
Rudy Giuliani pioneered the use of the RICO act against mobsters, and now he’s complaining that the RICO act was never intended to be used against people like him.
What’s Italian for “live by the sword, die by the sword”?
The Great Maui Tourism Debate
For Maui residents, its really a cringe moment seeing tourists enjoying luxury Hawiian vacations, snorkeling, tanning, and fine dining while the other half of the island is suffering after devastating wildfires. On the other hand, the island needs money and money is going to come from tourism.
How about you just stay home and send Maui the money?
Gulf of Mexico is Hottest Ever Recorded
Gulf coast cities are recording record water temperatures with numbers hitting close to and even exceeding 100 degrees– IN THE WATER.
The good news is, you can get a soft boiled egg really cheap in St. Pete.
Trump Mad at Fox Over Their Choice of Trump Photo
He said, “they purposely show the absolutely worst pictures of me, especially the big ‘orange’ one with my chin pulled way back. They think they are getting away with something, they’re not. Just like 2016 all over again…And then they want me to debate!”
Is there any other kind of Trump photo?
SPORTS
Pat McAfee Show Debuts on ESPN Sept 7
First show features a “win a dream date with Aaron Rodgers’ ‘ contest. The network announced on Twitter, The @PatMcAfeeShow on ESPN platforms launches Thursday, Sept. 7.
USWNT Coach Steps Down
Vlatko Andonovksi has stepped down as head coach of the US Womens National Team after a disastrous world cup showing.
He should have stepped down off a ledge.
Fred Toucher Calls Mike Greenberg a No Talent Prick
On the Toucher and Rich show, Boston sports radio host Fred Toucher said, “He’s dropping the facade when he’s talking, this isn’t friendly Greenberg, this is business, Greenberg. Listen to this no-talent pr–k.”
When Toucher calls you a prick. You are one.
Nigerian Player Learned Football on Youtube.
Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi first saw American football five years ago while watching YouTube. He taught himself the game by watching videos. Now he’s really good and has a shot at getting on an NFL Roster.
If he makes it there’s going to be a lot of pissed of parents who went deep in pocket to prep their kids for the NFL.
Tsitsipas Complains About Bee Impression
Tennis great Stefano Tsitsipas just couldn’t go on when a fan was being annoying behind him on the court. So he went to the ref and complained: “There’s a person imitating a bee behind me.”
Relax snowflake. Do you realize that baseball players get heckled while they’re at bat?
“There’s a person imitating a bee behind me” 🐝
The most bee-zarre thing you’ll see today 😂#CincyTennis @steftsitsipas pic.twitter.com/t2W50fvo51
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 16, 2023
Everyone Is Regretting that Wander Franco Promotion for Kids Now
The Tampa Bay Rays didn’t play Wander Franco after allegations came to light that he was dating a minor– a fourteen year old girl in fact. Adding extra insult to injury, someone thought it was a good idea to have Wander Franco Snapback Hat Giveaway Day for all fans 14-years-old and under.
Could have been worse. They could have been giving away candy from a van in the parking lot.
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Dave Portnoy Apologizes
“I owe @bobbialthoff an apology,” Portnoy wrote on his Instagram story. “She’s been in the news about her and @drake unfollowing each other after doing a pod together. All sorts of rumors about it. I asked her about it directly. She answered directly. Our social media team edited the clip to make it seem juicy which is bullshit. I freaked out on Austin the second I saw it. We did her dirty.”
In a world where politicians don’t apologize it’s nice to see a shock jock go for it.
Should Britney Date Pete Davidson?
With the news of Britney Spears upcoming divorce, fans are saying Sam who? They want him gone. And they already know who they want to see Ms. Spears date next: Pete Davidson.
This isn’t crazy plus crazy. That will be Crazy squared.
Charity Galas Are Struggling During Hollywood Strikes
Big fancy expensive charity galas depend on stars to help boost contributions and attendance, but the celebs can’t go to the events because of the Writers and Actors strikes.
You can’t go to a gala without a script?
N Word Big Brother Contestant Blames House Conditions
Luke Valentine was removed from the Big Brother house and competition because he used the N-word. Now he’s saying it happened because he spent a week barely eating or sleeping.
When’s the last time Cumia had a good night’s sleep?
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