Friday August 18 Daily Links

FRIDAY 8.18


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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?

Read more at WSJ


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”?

Read more at NY Post


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?

Read more at Yahoo.


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.

Read more at Washington Post


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?

Read more at mediaite.




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.

Read more at Athalon Sports


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.

Read more at NPR


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.

Read more at NY Post.


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.

Read more at Washington Post.


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?

Read more at NY Post


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.

Read more at brobible.



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.

Read more at mediaite.


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.

Read more at NY Post.


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?

Read more at THR


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?

Read more at TMZ


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