Monday August 31: Daily Links (Plus Weekend Links)
MONDAY 8.31
NEWS STORIES
Hand Sanitizer Could Be Creating Other Superbugs
The massive use of hand sanitizer may be making other bacteria stronger and creating a super bug that will become immune to it. Once hand sanitizer becomes useless we’ll all just be drinking it.
Plastic Surgery Business is Booming During Covid
Demand for surgical and non surgical cosmetic alteration procedures is up up up during quarantine.
Between social distancing and masks it’s easy to the recover quietly and by the time you see your friends again they won’t remember what you looked like anyway!
The Watermelon Burger Is 2020 Emerging Food Trend
Is the watermelon burger an actual burger? Hell no. It’s a piece of grilled watermelon between two buns. This makes Impossible Burger’s look like wagyu.
@doublelaurels i finally had a watermelon burger i don’t know why harry sang about it, was soggy and weird pic.twitter.com/cifeou99p7
— dawn. (@dawnfromthe6) August 26, 2020
Bella Thorne Is Now Apologizing To The Sex Workers Of OnlyFans
Bella Thorne has issued a statement apologizing to the sex workers of Only Fans after the company changed their payout policy due to Thorne’s joining the site. She also stated she’s going to meet with Only Fans management.
Twitter is Angry Over This Restaurants Gimmick PB&J Sandwich
Twitter is confused as to why anyone would go to a restaurant to buy a PB&J sandwich, especially one shaped like this. If this place tries to update the fluffer nutter, social media is gonna meltdown.
Who are the lazy mfers who cannot/refuse to make a PBJ? And why would you go to a restaurant to order it? Lemme find out y'all Door-dashing/leaving Yelp reviews for PBJ sandwiches. I will clown you eternally 😅🤡😹 https://t.co/0wsjD1SbOj
— DaBoom (@KarenDLyons1) August 30, 2020
Health Expert: Developing A COVID Vaccine Is ‘Like Diana Ross & The Supremes’
Global health expert Dr. Michael Saag said the development of a COVID vaccine is ‘just like Diana Ross and The Supremes…you can’t hurry love and you can’t hurry vaccine development’. He should think more like The Ramones: Hey! Ho! Let’s Go!’
SPORTS
Jeffrey Lurie Is The Jim Gaffigan of COVID-19:
“We have 4 percent of the world’s population, 21 percent of the fatalities. There’s a lot to figure out. …
We’re the wealthiest country in the world—21 percent of the deaths? “We’re an embarrassment. A tragic embarrassment.”
See ya in Troll Town.
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie on COVID-19: "We have 4 percent of the world's population, 21 percent of the fatalities. There's a lot to figure out. … We're the wealthiest country in the world—21 percent of the deaths?
"We're an embarrassment. A tragic embarrassment."
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) August 30, 2020
Bills Fans Can Still Tailgate In COVID Safe Zone
Buffalo Bills fans won’t be able to attend home games, but they can still tailgate in a sanitized, clean zone. COVID protocols will be in effect and there will even be a van for fans to do their pre game leap through a table. It will take the sting away from another 7-9 season.
ENTERTAINMENT
Kids with Avengers Action Figure Memorials
This is either the saddest or most disturbing trend of social media. I’m not crying you’re crying, you
onion chopping ninja cuck!
MY BABY BOY AND THE AVENGERS HOLDING A MEMORIAL FOR BLACK PANTHER❤💪🏾#Wakanda4Ever pic.twitter.com/nYAnER23Ig
— King Westbrook (@KingWestbrook7) August 29, 2020
#WakandaForever: Jasmine Pearson says her kids, Khloe and Kaleb, love the Marvel Universe, and especially love Black Panther. They chose honor the legacy of actor and Anderson native Chadwick Boseman with their own memorial 💜: https://t.co/fxEvgcS052 pic.twitter.com/azSZfm6wdA
— FOX Carolina News (@foxcarolinanews) August 31, 2020
Masked Lady Gaga Wins Big at VMA’s
Who knew meat mask was wayyyy ahead of time?
Just remember, don’t eat the California Roll. Wait…what?
⛈I'D RATHER BE DRY, BUT AT LEAST I'M ALIVE. RAIN ON ME. ⛈@ladygaga and @ArianaGrande win SONG OF THE YEAR at the 2020 #VMAs pic.twitter.com/Kyn6FmCml4
— Video Music Awards (@vmas) August 31, 2020
"Everyone always knew if they were hanging out with me that I was on a mission to spread joy through culture, through dance, through music." Congrats to @LadyGaga 💗 #GirlPower @SeeHer2020 #SeeHerHearHer #VMAs pic.twitter.com/RV6CI1n2MF
— MTV (@MTV) August 31, 2020
Artist Makes Chadwick Boseman Mural Using Four Roses & Paint
Artist Bou Bou made an amazing mural of the late Chadwick Boseman with just four roses and paint. That sound you are hearing is Banksy tapping out.
Adele: Appropriation or Appreciation
Internet Split on if Adele’s Bantu Knots at Carnival is Appropriation or Appreciation.
So guess we’re all used to skinny Adele now enough to debate if she’s canceled for a hair style?
Johnny Depp Starting Another Court Case Against Amber Heard
Even as Depp’s libel case in the UK still doesn’t have a resolution, he’s planning on bringing Amber Heard to court now in America. Bravo needs to sign these two up for a new reality series, Johnny’s and Ambers Lawsuits Around The World.
Cher Weighs In On Britney Battle
Cher weighed in on the ongoing Britney Spears conservatorship battle urging that they bring in someone from the outside to look into Spears’ day to day affairs. First the post office, now Britney – Cher for Public Advocate!
Director’s Cut Of Rocky IV Gets Rid Of...The Robot?!?
For the Director’s Cut of Rocky IV, Sylvester Stallone announced that he’s getting rid of the subplot featuring Paulie and the robot SICO. Which now means the film will now be 89 minutes instead of 90.
Neighbors Already Annoyed At Prince Harry, Meghan & Paparazzi
Ever since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have moved to Montecito, California, there’s been a constant presence of tourists, helicopters and paparazzi – and residents are already annoyed. Congratulations – now you know what it was like to live in New York City!
GOING VIRAL
Home Decoration Show Hears The Real Truth
99% of people on Home Decoration shows act like they couldn’t be happier. Not this dude
He’ll burn the shit house down.
Ready To Make Your Own Dr. Pepper ?
Can’t find any Dr Pepper? Fuck it. Make your own. #MAGA
Can we call it Jailhouse Dr. Pepper?
@alexandracasteSo I just tried this “ healthy dr.pepper “ that I saw on tiktok and IT IS LEGIT! New fav. ##mioenergy ##mioenerychallenge ##alv ##fyp
Little Girl Suffers From Bad Case of Peppa Pig British Accent
If you say tomato but your kid says toe-mah-toe unfortunately you’ve got a Peppa on your hands
@cultofdom##momsoftiktok ##toddlersoftiktok ##peppa ##peppapig ##benandhollylittlekingdom ##british ##fyp ##foryoupage ##foryou ##accents ##toddler ##toddlermama ##cute
What A McDonald’s Burger & Fries Looks Like After 24 Years
A woman revealed what a McDonald’s burger and fries would look if you put in a shoebox for 24 years. The results will either turn you off on Mickey D’s forever or may hold the secrets to looking young.
Little Girl Gets Sucked Into Air On Kite
This little girl in Taiwan got sucked up into the air on a “candy kite”. Don’t worry, she ended up ok. This is terrible marketing for candy kites.
Maskless God Fearing Male Karen Wants the Manager
Good to see the crazies out there are still fighting the bad fight.
White man in Alaska has meltdown when asked to leave WalMart for not wearing a mask pic.twitter.com/WqqzyHmRvZ
— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) August 30, 2020
WEEKEND STORIES
NEWS STORIES
Elon Musk Unveils Prototype for Neuralink with Chip Implanted in Pig’s Brain
Yeah instead of working on a vaccine let’s get our scientific minds to work on a way we can get pop up adds in our heads.
Banksy Bought A Yacht To Save Refugees And Now It's Stranded Because It Saved Too Many
Banksy bought a yacht to save refugees the EU was ignoring in the Mediterranean. And now he packed so many people onto the boat, that the ship can’t move and is stranded and is calling for help. He’s gonna need a bigger boat.
Russian Nuclear Submarine Freaks Fishermen Near Alaska
As you know we are close pals with Russia now. Still it would be nice if they called before stopping in
Who’s Your Vladdy?
A Russian submarine surfaced near Alaska on Thursday during a Russian war game exercise, U.S. military officials said. https://t.co/AoimcCdu5f
— Stars and Stripes (@starsandstripes) August 28, 2020
Melania Trump Refused to Move into White House Until Obama's Toilet Replaced
There’s a new book on Melania Trump. Seems like as easy going as she appears to be there is one thing that she is very particular about.
Likes a new shit house.
Guess Who's Convention Ratings are Down
For a guy who makes a big deal about ratings Big Don has some falling numbers. Sad. He had such a nice fireworks show.
WEEKEND STORIES
SPORTS
Barack Obama advised LeBron James to Finish NBA Postseason
There is at least one President that cares about BLM and doesn’t demonize them.
Sit down Don, it aint you.
Cam Newton's Nickname For Julian Edelman
Julian Edelman must have felt like an ex wife after Tom left for the Bucs. He’s got a new fella that calls him Highway 11.
Yeah, pretty dumb.
From the lighter side: Julian Edelman, on @TheGregHillShow show, relays that Cam Newton refers to him by the nickname “Highway 11.”
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) August 28, 2020
Tom Brady Willing To Learn On Social Justice Issues
Tom Brady is a great leader in the NFL. Yet sometimes the best way to lead is by following. Bravo Tom and please call Highway 11.
You are missed.
J-Rod Officially Out Of Bid To Buy The Mets
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez announced that they are ending their bid to buy the Mets. They are now setting their sights on The Brooklyn Cyclones.
WEEKEND STORIES
ENTERTAINMENT
That Time Chadwick Boseman Lost It Thinking About Kids and Black Panther
Chadwick Boseman got that Black Panther was important to kids. This is a sweet moment of him talking about it at a SiriusXM Town Hall.
The Influencer Twins are Now the COVID Twins
Great angle girls . You are owning the Covid demo. It would help if you shared a boyfriend.
I just gave you a follow.
The influencer twins I'm weirdly obsessed with just tested positive for COVID while on campus at Baylor; I'm fascinated with their attempt to do influencer COVID pic.twitter.com/lbGcHiNVz5
— Anne Helen Petersen (@annehelen) August 29, 2020
Dave Grohl Is Ready For Nandi Bushell
The 10 year old drummer who has been going viral covering rock tunes put out the challenge to Foo Fighter idol Dave Grohl, saying that she’s ready to go stick to stick against him. “Mr Grohl I would love to have a drum battle with you! I LOVE Everlong, it’s really hard to play as it’s so fast but so much FUN!”
Nandi you seem like a sweet kid but never pick a fight with a Foo Fighter.
Read more at faroutmagazine.com.
Hey @Nandi_Bushell!
Challenge accepted.
Haven’t played these songs in a loooooong time…..thanks for the inspiration!!!
Your move!!!
Your friend in rock,
Dave(Thanks to my daughter, Harper for letting me borrow her drum set) pic.twitter.com/Ytq47CcZRC
— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) August 29, 2020
Brad Pitt's New Girlfriend Is In An Open Relationship With Her Husband
Brad Pitts gorgeous 27 year old girlfriend is gorgeous and she’s married, but it’s okay, she’s in an open relationship with her husband.
No, his new girlfriend isn’t Becki Falwell.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CEY3EVfDg2t/
Adam Sandler And Indina Manzel Teach Us All About New York Slang
Sorry, Adam, bodega has been around for more than the past three years.
Adam Sandler & Idina Menzel Teach You New York Slang: https://t.co/EenIzRSL2A pic.twitter.com/X5Q5KBeoPb
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) August 29, 2020
Twitter Debates Over Who to Get Rid Of: Beatles Stones, Beach Boys, or Dylan
There’s not a right answer here, but we can all agree that if you say “I can’t choose, they’re all equally great”, you’re the worst.
One's gotta go… The answer is obvious to me, but who would you pick? pic.twitter.com/7ijBNxEWXv
— Yes, You're Racist (@YesYoureRacist) August 29, 2020
Leonard Cohen Estate Exploring Legal Options
Leonard Cohen’s estate said that they turned down two requests to use ‘Hallelujah’ during the Republican National Convention, but the GOP used it anyway – twice. Now the estate is exploring legal options. The Repubs would have had a better chance with ‘Waiting For A Miracle’.
Armie Hammer: I’ve Been Working Construction The Last Two Months
Armie Hammer said that he’s spent the last two months living and working construction with a friend in California. He’s building the house that he’s about to lose in his divorce.
Elton John: Today’s Hits Aren’t Real Songs
Elton John said that today’s hits are ‘bits and pieces’ and ‘not real songs’. This is the same guy who unleashed ‘Crocodile Rock’ on the record buying public.
Vulture Ranks All Of Keanu Reeves's Performances
Ever wonder what some writer thinks are the best and worst Keanu Reeve’s roles? Yes? Today is your lucky day.
Spoiler alert: Johnny Mnemonic does not get it’s due. Sorry cyberpunk fans.
WEEKEND STORIES
GOING VIRAL
Florida Man Travels to Louisiana to Head Bang to Hurricane Laura
God dammit Florida Man, this isn’t about you. Stick to your own state where I’m sure you’ll have a hurricane of your own soon.
Read more at orlandoweekly.com.
Louisiana, FLORIDA MAN IS HERE FOR YOU!!!!!!!!! LAURA, YOU RAGGEDY SHE-DEVIL!!! GET SOME!!!! 🇺🇸 #hurricanelaura pic.twitter.com/CkQgsNAKSj
— Lane Pittman 🇺🇸 (@TheBigGuy904) August 27, 2020
He Noticed a Kid Was Wheeling on His Dive Way. Here's What He Did
When you find out that a kid has been using your drive way, you have to take a stand.
This guy just won the game of life
Guy’s security camera catches kid tearing it up on his driveway almost every day, so he decides to do something about it. pic.twitter.com/ZDVb7zLgZo
— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) August 27, 2020
Catching a Shark With Bare Hands
Sometimes you gotta grab a shark by the gills and shake it. Even if it’s a little shark.
Every week is Shark Week if you have a shark.
WEEKEND STORIES
STUDIES, LISTS & RANKINGS
Mashable Picks the Best Coming of Age Movies of the New Millennium
Here are the coming age movies that define an era for millennials and zoomers.
Unfortunately for the next generation, their coming of age movies are going to feel a bit more like sci fi.
Vulture Ranks All Of Keanu Reeves's Performances
Spoiler alert: Johnny Mnemonic does not get it’s due. Sorry cyberpunk fans.
Divorce Rates Spike During Pandemic
This damn pandemic has been a game changer. Now we are finding out the divorce rates are up a whopping 34 percent.
Baby, we can try again if we get a vaccine.
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