Friday January 19 Daily Links

Published by Interrobang Staff at January 19, 2024

FRIDAY 1.19

NEWS STORIES

Donald Trump Has Blood on His Hands?

Everyone got all riled up over a photo of Donald Trump that appeared to show a bloody hand, and conspiracy theories spread from stigmata to syphilis. Turned out it was just a papercut.

The test came back and you are not a germophobe.

DeSantis Regrets Avoiding Media

Ron DeSantis thinks he made a mistake early in his campaign when he came up with the strategy of avoiding the media.

Dude, that’s the only thing you did right.

Don Jr. Says Tucker Could Be VP

Donald Trump Jr said that Tucker Carlson is absolutely on the table as a possible choice for Trump’s running mate.

He had a tv show. That seems to be enough these days.

SPORTS

Arthur Blank, Bill Belichick Met One on One

The owner of the Atlanta Falcons met with Bill Belichick personally- just the two of them- and many are saying that is pretty significant.

Doing two meetings? He didn’t even do that for his wife. Guess he’s going to Atlanta.

Deion Sanders Says His Recruits Recorded Other Coaches

Prime says other coaches meeting with his recruits tried to down his school, his team and his coaching. “Be careful, because when these kids bring phones into your meeting room, you’re exposed to certain things. I’m not going to put you out there, but just keep my name out your mouth. I’ve had that conversation.”

It says a lot about Colorado that their recruits are wearing a wire.

UFC Star Has Homophobic Rant

Sean Strickland viciously responded to a reporter who questioned him about his views on homosexuality with an expletive and hate

There goes the nice canadian stereotype

NFL buying ESPN

Many are saying this move marks the end of sports journalism.

Don’t think there’s anyone left to care.

NBC Edited CJ Stroud Thanking Jesus Out of Interview

“First of all, I just want to give all glory and praise to my lord and savior, Jesus Christ,” Stroud said. But that part of his statement didn’t make it to air.

This was a bad edit but LBH, so was the new testament.

CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT

Madonna Sued For Starting Brooklyn Concerts Late

He’s alleging false advertising.

Instead of being mad she was late, he should sue her for eventually showing up.

After Midnight Early Ratings are In

After Midnight, hosted by Taylor Tomlinson, was watched by an average of 686,000 viewers.

They did worse than Corden but at least it was more than Comedy Central.

Hugh Hefner Had an Opiate Addiction

Hugh Hefner’s 37 year old widow dropped a memoir, saying that Hef was a pillhead and kept an enormous supply of opiates in the home.The pills were initially prescribed for back pain.

And yet he bragged that he never had a drink.

LeVar Burton Learns He Has a Confederate Ancestor

Levar Burton has learned that like many Americans with slavery in their ancestry, he also has some confederate white roots.

Now can he host jeopardy?

Steven Spielberg Credits John Williams

During Sony Pictures’ dedication, Spielberg said he didn’t consider the movies the pair collaborated on to be his movies. “In the end I don’t recognize the movies as mine but as ours. Thank you Johnny, my movies would not be the same without you.”