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.

Read more at express.co.uk.


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!

Read more at thestar.com.


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.

Read more at melmagazine.


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.

Read more at justjared.com


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.


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!’

Read more at yahoo.



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.


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.

Read more at tmz.



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!

Read more at tmz.com.


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?

Read more at cnn.


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.

Read more at tmz.


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?

Read more at newsweek.com.


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.

Read more at dailymail.co.uk


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!

Read more at toofab.com.


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.

Read more at tmz.


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!

Read more at tmz.



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

♬ original sound – alexandracaste


Little Girl Suffers From Bad Case of Peppa Pig British Accent


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.

Read more at tmz.


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.

Read more at dailybeast.


Maskless God Fearing Male Karen Wants the Manager

Good to see the crazies out there are still fighting the bad fight.



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.

Read more at bbc.com


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.

Read more at nypost.com.


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?

Read more at zerohedge.com.


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.

Read more at the-sun.com.


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.

Read more at news.trust.org.



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.

Read more at usatoday.com.

 


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.

Read more at yahoo.com.


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.

Read more at tmz.


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.

Read more at tmz.com.



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.


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.


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.

Read more at dailymail.co.uk.

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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.


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.


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’.

Read more at tmz.


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.

Read more at people.com.


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.

Read more at people.com.


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.

Read more at vulture.com.



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.


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


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.

Read more at cbslocal.com.



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.

Read more at mashable.com.


Vulture Ranks All Of Keanu Reeves's Performances

Spoiler alert: Johnny Mnemonic does not get it’s due. Sorry cyberpunk fans.

Read more at vulture.com.


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.

Read more at dailymail.co.uk.


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