Monday October 12: Daily Links (Plus Weekend Links)

MONDAY 10.12


NEWS STORIES

 



NJ is on the Look Out for 300 lb Bear Spotted at a Wawa

On Saturday, a 300lb bear visited a Wawa in Kearney, Red Bull Arena in Harrison and a few houses.

Here’s a tip for bait considering the intel we have now: a kiddie pool of wawa iced tea and about 300 italian shortis.

Read more at nj.com.



A Call for Social Media Influencers to Unionize

Social media influencers are generating a lot of cash for themselves and others, but are beginning to think they’re being advantage of. Some influencers are saying its time to unionize.

Must fun be posting rat emoji’s on any accounts who refuse to join!

Read more at theguardian.com.


US Army is Training Dogs with Augmented Reality Goggles

War dogs are being outfitted with special goggles that allow their handlers to give them commands in the field using VR.

The import question here is can they also be taught to catch Pokémon??

Read more at cnn.com.


Used Car Sales Soar In NYC, Officials Fear Carmageddon

Used car sales in New York City have soared during the pandemic, with local residents looking to avoid using public transportation. Transit advocates fear the sales spike will cause ‘Carmageddon’, in which the city will be engulfed in gridlock, pollution and more crashes. Michael Bay is looking to make Carmageddon his next movie.

Read more at yahoo.


This is What Prom Slow Dancing Looks Like in 2020

A high school prom was held in the Czech Republic with masked students dancing back to back and arms interlocked. They finally found a way to have a twerk-free prom.

Read more at tmz.


Happy Columbus/Indigineous Peoples Day

If you’re a Boomer, happy Columbus Day! If you’re a Zoomer, happy Indifineous People’s Day! Is everyone happy now? We still can’t have a parade so we all lose.

Read more at newsweek.



SPORTS



Does The NFL Have Any Defense!?

Look there is a global pandemic going on. It’s not like anyone wants to tackle anyone. Let the eggheads at fivethirtyeight explain.

Nerds!!!

Read more at fivehirtyeight.com.


Fans Celebrate Lakers Championship Outside Staples Center

Laker fans shot off fireworks, climbed street lights, and trashed a Starbucks outside The Staples Center to celebration the team winning their 17th NBA Championship. One fan showed up fully encased in a plastic bubble. 67 people were arrested on charges ranging from looting, vandalism and fighting. Fans plan to repeat the festivities when the Dodgers blow another playoff run.


Tony Dungy Thinks Dak's Injury Is A Blessing In Disguise

During Sunday Night Football, Tony Dungy tried to make the point that the Dak Prescott injury could be a blessing in disguise for the Cowboys,for them to get back to their run game. You know what it isn’t a blessing for, Tony? Dak’s back account and future earning potential.



ENTERTAINMENT



Was Bill Burr Really Controversial on Saturday Night Live!?

Comedy fans were happy to see Bill Burr host SNL. Apparently the media let twitter make them think
there was something controversial about what was a pretty standard Burr set.

Want controversy? Book Nick Dipalo next week, Lorne.

Read more at hollywoodreporter.com.


Tatum O'Neal Not Doing Well

Tatum O’Neal was our youngest Oscar winner. Like most kid actors growing up hasn’t been easy.

Plus her dad is a dick.

Read more at tmz.


Did The Daily Show Rip Off This Brit Comic !?

Yes there have always been rumors that Trevor Noah has borrowed a premise or worse. But come on. This is the Daily Show !

Why rip off something that has 50 million views on You Tube!?

Read more at thecritic.co.uk.




GOING VIRAL



NOTHING HERE YET



STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS



Mel Picks Robert De Niro’s Best Non Marty Films

If you don’t include Martin Scorsese films, what are the best Robert DeNiro roles? This is the question Mel Magazine set out to answer.

Well it’s a list so you will be outraged because that’s how we react to lists. Enjoy your anger

What? No Bullwinkle!?

Read more at melmagazine.


In A Post Covid World These Are The Best Places To Live In The US

Marketwatch compiled a list of the best places to live in America currently. These are places that have opportunity to grow, will still keep you connected to the world and are affordable. Everyone in New York City is going over this list with a fine tooth comb.

Read more at marketwatch



WEEKEND STORIES


NEWS STORIES

 



Bob Dole: No Republican Friends on the Presidential Debate Commission Support Trump

Bob Dole is worried that even the republicans on the Presidential Debate Commission are against Trump.

And after He treated the debate with such respect…

Read more at yahoo.com.


McDonald’s, Chipotle and Dominos Are Kicking Butt. Local Joints Struggle

Chain restaurants sales are up this quarter compared to last year’s numbers. Mom and Pop restaurants are shuttering.

Thank God that Americans are supporting chains and not local businesses during the pandemic .

Was worried that things would change.

Read more at wsj.com.


Attendees At White House Rally Were Paid To Be There

Guests who attended Saturday’s rally on the White House lawn were paid to be there. BLEXIT, founded by controversial Black conservative Candace Owens, added a ‘huge outdoor event’ to the itinerary, offering to pay travel and lodging expenses to those who wanted to go. Did it also cover post-rally medical expenses?

Read more at abcnews.go.com.


Yup Adult Fly Costume Sales Skyrocket Too

It’s not just flywigs flying off the shelves. Thanks to the VP debate, sales of adult fly costumes have skyrocketed. HalloweenCostumes.com said that it’s moving so fast that even their supplier can’t handle the demand. Is there a costume as Pence’s pink eye?

Read more at tmz.


Porn Stars Pissed At Melania For Calling Stormy Daniels A Porn Hooker

Porn actors are up in arms over Melania Trump calling Stormy Daniels a “porn hooker”. They must have misheard her, she meant “Porn Hookah”.

Read more at thedailybeast.


Trump Wanted To Fake Illness And Reveal A Superman Shirt When Leaving Hospital

One of Trumps ideas for leaving Walter Reed hospital was to fake as if he were very sick and then jump up and reveal a Superman shirt underneath his suit. We’ve all seen James Brown before, Don.

And Willy Wonka


Dr. Fauci Named Federal Employee Of The Year

Congratulations to Dr. Fauci, who’s been named the Federal Employee of the year for 2020. This is not going to sit well with his boss.

Read more at fedweek.


Debate Fly Wig Is The Halloween Thing

Don’t worry . You don’t have to be Trump or Biden at your big Halloween party. You can get a wig with a
fly on it. Yay

Oh then you will get Covid.

Read more at foxnews.com.


Lindsay Graham: Blacks Can Go Anywhere In S.C - As Long As They’re Conservative

During his debate with Democratic challenger Jamie Harrison, South Carolina Senator Lindsay Graham denied that there’s systemic racism in the state and said that Blacks and immigrants can go anywhere in the state, but ‘just need to be conservative, not liberal’. Black activists are now making new shirts that say ‘Don’t Shoot, I’m With Stupid’ with Graham’s face on it.

Read more at tmz.


Tucker Carlson Attempts to Mock Kamala but Butchers Ottowa

Good one, Tuck. How far is that from Yo-semite??


Texas Teen Has World’s Longest Legs

17 year old Maci Currin has entered the Guinness Book Of World Record for the world’s longest legs for a woman. The 6’10 Texas teen’s legs make up 60% of her height, measuring 53 inches in length. U.S. Track & Field coaches are trying to recruit her for Olympic long jump.

Read more at chron.com.


North Korea holds Maskless Military Parade and Boasts Zero Covid Cases

One thing is for sure, you can trust what they say 100%!

Read more at nknews.



SPORTS



More NFL Positive Covid Tests Mean Broncos/Patriots Moved To Next Week

One of the Patriots tested positive for Covid this morning and now their game against the Broncos is being rescheduled to week 6 and the Broncos/Dolphins week 6 game is being rescheduled as well. Bill Belichick will attempt scream therapy to attempt to cure his players of the virus.


Internet Calling This The Greatest Knock Out In UFC History

This knockout last night during the UFC PPV had the internet pop big time with many calling it the best of all time. That is until whatever happens at the next PPV.


Nick Foles is OK Being Snubbed by Tom Brady

Some people think Tom Brady is getting social distance by ignoring Nick Foles but the week before he shook every LA Chargers hand.

Don’t be triggered by the Super Bowl, Tom. It’s over.

Read more at nbcsports.



ENTERTAINMENT



Space Mountain the Movie!?

Who wouldn’t want to see a Disney about Space Mountain
It’s a 3 minute movie with a 3 hour line to get in

https://www.thewrap.com/space-mountain-movie-in-the-works-based-on-disney-world-roller-coaster/


Newman Shoots a PSA for The Postal Service

When you control the mail you control…
Information!!


Did The Daily Show Rip Off This Brit Comic !?

Yes there have always been rumors that Trevor Noah has borrowed a premise or worse. But come on. This is the Daily Show !

Why rip off something that has 50 million views on You Tube!?

Read more at thecritic.co.uk.


Jane Fonda Doesn’t Have Time For Sex

During a recent appearance on Ellen, Jane Fonda said that she’s so busy that she doesn’t have time for sex. The Oscar winner added that she ‘couldn’t have sex again even if I wanted to’. Dudes with GMILF fantasies are very disappointed to hear this.

Read more at people.



GOING VIRAL



40 Irish Singers Crush DREAMS by The Cranberries

Sure we are all weepy these days but this just kills.

I’m such a 90s bitch.



STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS



Nine In Ten Adults Think Buying Latest Smartphone A Waste Of Money

A survey of British adults has found that the majority are bored with keeping up with buying new technology and think it’s a waste of money to upgrade to the newest phone with the results being negligible. The Brits can now spend that money they’re going to save on more beans and scones or whatever it is they eat.

Read more at independent.co.uk.


Thrillist Picks the Creepiest Spots to Visit

Honorable Mention : D.C.’s White House Rose Garden.

Read more at thrillist.



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