Saturday August 12 Daily Links
SATURDAY 8.12
NEWS STORIES
Beach Sand in South Florida is Hot Hot Hot
Rubberized playground flooring was clocked at 177 degrees in Coral Way and the beach sand in Miami hit 137 degrees this week which means you don’t want to be caught barefoot on the beach this summer.
Look forward to beaches made of glass.
Iowa Not Interested in Ole Pudding Fingers
Two protestors really fucked with one of DeSantis’ early campaign stops in Iowa. They chanted, “Ron DeFascist” and “pudding fingers” on a megaphone while ringing cowbells.
Luckily they don’t know about Jello dick.
Sam Bankman-Fried Bail Revoked
The fraudster is back in jail after he leaked his ex-girlfriend’s love letters to the New York Times. The judge considered the move witness tampering.
Nobody’s mad at you about your girlfriend. You lost $30 billion of other people’s money.
Growing Call For Michelle Obama to Take Joe Biden's Spot in 2024
People are concerned about Joe Biden running in 2024, but no one is feeling eager about the alternatives either. So the name Obama has been going from a whisper to a louder cry, and by that they mean former FLOTUS Michelle Obama.
Michelle Rodriguez would be fine with me. Better than Biden.
Michael Cohen Wants to Run...For Congress
Trump’s former attorney is considering a run for New York’s 12th Congressional District seat, and he’s considering running as a Dem. “I am interested and there’s a multitude of folks encouraging me to run,” Cohen said in the interview.
Well you’ve already done prison so it seems like you’re ready.
Science About To Discover the Fifth Fundamental Force of PHysics
There are currently four known fundamental forces of physics, but scientists say they’re on the verge of discovering a fifth thanks to a wobbling by a subatomic particle.
The Fifth Element. It’s love.
SPORTS
MLS Player Cut For N Word
D.C. United forward Taxi Fountas has been cut from the team after calling a black teammate the n word during an argument.
How did this guy not end up on big brother.
First Kirk Cousins Meme Alert
Cousins didn’t even play in the first Vikings preseason game but he’s already inspired a meme mostly because he strapped on a helmet to sit on the sidelines.
He rode his bike to the game.
Kirk Cousins looks like a kid dressed up as Kirk Cousins for Halloween pic.twitter.com/CZvR5D8msE
— Don Van Natta Jr. (@DVNJr) August 11, 2023
Fox Sports Will Broadcast Saudi Soccer
FOX Sports has signed a deal for media rights to the Saudi Pro Soccer league to broadcast in the US.
Which team is Jared Kushner coaching?
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Lizzo Dropped From Super Bowl Consideration
The Lizzo scandal fallout continues. The latest news is that the committee which decides who will perform at this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show has taken the disgraced star off their consideration list.
It’s about damn time.
Luke Valentine Dad Says His Son Isn't Racist
Valentine was asked to leave the Big Brother house after violating a rule against using racial slurs. But his dad says he’s no racist and has black family members.
Is Billy Ray Valentine his cousin?
Rob Lowe Did Not Enjoy Working on West Wing
“I walked away from the most popular girl at school. But, I also knew that it was a super unhealthy relationship. And it was the best thing I ever did,” Lowe said after describing being sandbagged and unappreciated on set.
Yeah, let’s forget the fact that your work has suffered.
Not So Fast Wonder Woman
Gal Gadot is acting all like….Wonder Woman 3. But producers are all like- no, its not happening.
Nice try though.
Wheel of Fortune Temporarily Replaces Vanna White
Is it Covid or Contract negotiations that led Wheel of Fortune to temporarily replace Vanna White for a week during late July tapings? Maybe both, but it’s the first time in 30 years that Ms. White will not be the one turning the letters on an episode that will air in the fall.
This sounds like elder abuse.
What Happened to Simon Cowell's Face?
Hitting yourself with an ugly stick.
People are saying he looks fucked up. Surgery?
Reactions to Death of Robbie Robertson
Read tributes to The Band co-founder from Bryan Adams, Stephen Stills, Ronnie Wood, Neil Diamond, Steven Van Zandt, Martin Scorsese and many more.
Cool recognizes cool.
WTH is The Edgar?
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Part Lloyd Christmas, part Mo Howard, why is this odd hairstyle trending?
It never caught on with larry and curley.
STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
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