Monday April 4 Daily Links

Published by The Editor at April 4, 2022

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MONDAY 4.4

NEWS STORIES

MSNBC Host Calls for World Wide Military Involvement in Ukraine

Ali Velshi is asking for “direct military involvement” in Ukraine from NATO.

Luckily Ali Velshi is in no position of power to make this call for World War 3 reality.

Lake Powell Levels Even Lower Than Predicted Two Years Ago

The second largest reservoir in the country also famous for a large community of houseboats has dropped below 25% capacity, and causing great concern.

Maybe there were never supposed to be boating in the desert?

Zelensky Addressed The Grammys Audience Last Night

Ukraine President Zelensky showed up on the Grammys last night to address the audience about the war crimes happening in his country. Can we at least give this guy an EGOT?

Watch the video on Twitter.

⚡️Ukrainian artists, Zelensky address audience at the Grammys.

President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the audience in a pre-recorded video, wherein he said:“We are fighting Russia, which brings horrible silence with its bombs. The dead silence. Fill the silence with your music.” pic.twitter.com/DrUzTNqsDO

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) April 4, 2022

SPORTS

North Carolina Fans Take to the Streets Celebrating

March Madness isn’t over yet, but after UNC won their final four game, sending them to the championship, the streets were flooded with revelers.

After Kansas you’ll be able to bowl down that same street.

Hope Solo Arrested for Child Abuse?

The US soccer star was arrested after being discovered asleep and possibly drunk in her car with her toddler twins.

How’s it a dui if she’s sleeping it off?

Is Dan Snyder Finally Donezo?

Congress is looking into whether the Washington Commanders withheld money that should have been surrendered to the NFL’s visiting-team pool. If true – this will be the end for Dan Snyder as an NFL owner. Dan, you dumb psychotic piece of human garbage, you fucked with the money and that is your biggest sin.

CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT

The BTS Army Has Got #Scammys Trending

BTS got snubbed at the Grammys and now they have #Scammys trending worldwide on Twitter. Had Louis CK NOT won, we woulda had #thejerkies trending.

Rolling Stone Goes Deep Inside The Super Private Corporate Gig For Musicians

Big music stars are getting giant paychecks to do private shows for 20 – 50 people and it’s not slowing down. How else is Sugar Ray gonna make a living?

Can We Just End the Razzies Already?

Cracked thinks the cringeworthy Razzies win for Bruce Willis should be a sign to finally shut down the loser awards.

Now we’re starting to bully the bullies.

When Cracked is telling you that you’ve outlived your gimmick, it’s time to turn tail and call it a day.

Jerrod Carmichael Revealed He is Gay in His Comedy Special

Carmichael’s new HBO special, Rothaniel is getting a lot of attention. In the hour, among other things, Jerrod sits on a char at the Blue Note Jazz club and reveals he’s gay, while openly discussing his struggle with his sexuality.

What’s with the folding chair? Is HBO having money problems?

Camila Cabello Struggles With Her Body Image

On Social Media the singer wrote a TLDR post saying she is self conscious about wearing bikinis in public because of the unrealistic images society has about women. “I’ve worn bikinis that were too small and paid no mind to how I looked,” she wrote, “then saw pictures online and got so upset.”

You look great, but if you aren’t happy, you know they make board shorts.

Jim Carrey's Done Enough

The comedian and actor and movie star says he’s pretty sure he’s retiring and that he’s done enough. “Well, I’m retiring. Yeah, probably. I’m being fairly serious,” he said, later adding, “this is something you might never hear another celebrity say as long as time exists — I have enough. I’ve done enough. I am enough.” He’s left the door open in the event that some unpassable opportunity comes his way, or that he might change his mind but for now his plans include painting and living a spiritual life.

Uh, we thought you retired in the nineties.

VIRAL & TRENDING

You Gotta See This 1991 Sizzler Promo

And six weeks after this aired, Sizzler lost its bid to be the Senator from Indiana.

Is the Small Plates Thing Over?

The folks at The Guardian say they’ve fallen out of love with small plates, and the tradition leaves them hungry. They believe the trend’s time at the top of the food chain has come to an end.

Maybe they didn’t know tapas have been around longer than the Guardian

STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS

Cat Owners More Attractive...But Wait Till You Find Out Why

New research suggests that cat owners are healthier, fitter, and more attractive and the reason may be that cat owners often become infected with a parasite through cat litter. The human host doesn’t become aware of the infection, but the parasite, in the interest of creating its own offspring and spreading itself around, makes its host more attractive through uppting testosterone levels, and causing weight loss.

This is a perfect premise for a horror movie.