Tuesday February 20 Daily Links
TUESDAY 2.20
NEWS STORIES
Nancy Mace Fires Back at Kevin McCarthy
She heard the “disgraced” former speaker “talking smack.” So she called him a loser and used the opportunity to raise money for her campaign.
It’s hard to believe that she once passed for normal.
https://x.com/NancyMace/status/1759608813135503678?s=20
Jon Stewart Halo Effect
The return of the king has given The Daily Show a ratings boost and not just on Monday nights. Even the rest of the week got higher shares than normal thanks to the glow coming off Jon Stewart’s halo.
Put this in the no shit report.
Presidential Rankings Upset the Right
A new ranking of all 46 Presidents has conservatives upset, possibly because Biden came in 14th and Trump came in dead last. Fox news referred to experts who participated in the The 2024 Presidential Greatness Project Expert Survey as elites.
Thank you, they said.
Maybe time will be kinder to Don.
MAGA Truckers Want to Shut Down NYC
A bunch of Trump loving truckers are so upset about the recent verdict in the Trump fraud trial that they plan to boycott New York and they think they can shut the city down.
You realize New York is a port right?
Matt Gaetz Agenda is Chaos
Some call him Elvis, others liken him to Beavis and Butthead. The New Yorker says he’s pure chaos.
The truth is, he’s an episode of Johnny Bravo come to life.
Trans Women Can Produce Real Breast Milk
BBC health officials are saying that those who transition to the female gender produce breast milk that is as good as breast milk from those who were designated female at birth.
Define good.
Matt Gaetz Agenda is Chaos
Some call him Elvis, others liken him to Beavis and Butthead. The New Yorker says he’s pure chaos.
The truth is, he’s an episode of Johnny Bravo come to life.
Trans Women Can Produce Real Breast Milk
BBC health officials are saying that those who transition to the female gender produce breast milk that is as good as breast milk from those who were designated female at birth.
Define good.
SPORTS
Nets fire Jacque Vaughn
The Nets are spiraling and as often happens, head coach Jacque Vaughn has found himself out of a job.
That’s what happens when you walk into a bad situation and just lay there.
Eagles Kelce Looking at Broadcast Gigs
Jason Kelce has not decided what’s next for him yet, but there are reports that he’s been talking with ESPN, Fox and Prime about a possible broadcast gig, including the option to get a spot on Prime’s Thursday Night Football.
You better take your brother with you. In the Van Dykes, you’re the Jerry.
Caitlin Clark and Patrick Mahomes: Goat or No Goat?
Deadspin says we’ve lost our perspective on who is the greatest of all time in at least two sports, because of a tendency to think whoever is crushing it lately, must be the best of all time. Caitlin Clark and Patrick Mahomes are prime examples of the effect.
Can’t we have a greatest of the moment?
Charles Barkley Rips San Francisco Homeless
During all star weekend, Barkley asked, “If you had the chance between being cold or being around a bunch of homeless crooks in San Francisco, which would you take?” He added that you can’t even walk around without a bulletproof vest.
They’d have to be pretty bad at “crooking” to still be homeless.
JJ Redick Pissed NBA All Star Game Was Late
The 8:00 game didn’t tip off till almost 8:45. “Why can’t we start anything on time in the NBA?” Redick said on his podcast The Old Man and The Three. “Why can’t we? I’m gonna sound like an old person here, but if it says 8 o’clock, I don’t want it to tip off at 8:42. I’ve already told my kids they can watch the first quarter. It’s a Sunday night. Guess what? They’ve stayed up late like four straight nights because nothing starts on time in the NBA; and it’s driving me crazy. And I work for a broadcast partner. Can we please just start things on time in the NBA? It’s out of control. It’s absolutely out of control.”
That’s not late, that’s basketball time.
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
BAFTAs Slam Prankster
A social media pranker popped on stage with the Oppenheimer crew when they won Best Picture at the BAFTAs. “We are taking this very seriously, and don’t wish to grant him any publicity by commenting further,” a BAFTA spokesperson told Variety.
Is it shitty? yes. But is it also funny? Yes.
Friends Fans Are Sad Matthew Perry Was Not in BAFTA In Memorium
BAFTA got shamed this weekend for omitting the Friends and sometimes movie star from their 2023 in memorium segment.
He’s not from England.
BBC Host Homophobic for Asking About Saltburn?
A BBC reporter is getting called homophobic for grilling Andrew Scott over Barry Keoghan’s nude scene in “Saltburn,” even trying to get Scott to comment on whether we saw Keoghan’s actual dick or a prosthetic. Meanwhile Scott had nothing to do with the movie, and it appeared he was just being asked the questions because he’s gay.
It comes off as homophobic and homosexual at the same time.
Amy Winehouse Statue Vandalized
The Star of David necklace was covered up with a Pro Palestine sticker. “This is disgusting. Amy Winehouse was a famous Jewish singer who was proud of her Jewish heritage,” wrote the National Jewish Assembly in the United Kingdom. “To put a Palestine sticker over her Star of David is definitely antisemitic.”
What gave it away? Maybe it was the Swastikers.
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STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
The Dorito Theory Could Explain Social Media Addictions Too
The theory claims that the reason doritos and potato chips are so addicting, is because the pleasure comes from the taste, while eating them, without ever achieving a feeling of satisfaction- like when you eat a steak. There’s no sense of fullness to tell you you’re done.
Tiktok doesn’t even have dust to llck off your fingers when you’re done.
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