Saturday May 7, Daily Links
SATURDAY 5.7
NEWS STORIES
Elon Musk Denies Trump Urged Him to Buy Twitter
The head of Trump’s social network, Truth, says the Don encouraged Elon Musk to buy Twitter. Musk, however, categorically denied the allegation. “This is false. I’ve had no communication, directly or indirectly, with Trump, who has publicly stated that he will be exclusively on Truth Social,” Musk Tweeted.
But it’s not like Trump to exaggerate…
This is false. I’ve had no communication, directly or indirectly, with Trump, who has publicly stated that he will be exclusively on Truth Social.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 6, 2022
Apple Patented a VR Car
It looks like Apple is trying to combine VR and the autonomous car. Car VR could help you invite far away friends on your road rip, or just keep your passengers entertained during the trip.
If we’ve got VR why would we need to go anywhere?
Lady Bought an Ancient Priceless Work of Art for $35
She spent $34.99 and got an ancient Roman relic. Unfortunately she had to return it to Bavaria because the statue was stolen during the war.
In other words she’s now known as the lady who gave head to Bavarians.
Trevor Noah Defended Madison Cawthorne's Hump
The N.C. congressman was spotted in an old video acting crazy, humping someone naked. Noah spoke about him, indicating that we don’t need to be concerned with what goes on behind closed doors for our politicians.
Looks like Trevor’s been humping pillows.
Study Says Chili Peppers Could Help Beat Cancer
Researchers say capsaicin — the substance which gives chili peppers their heat can stem the growth of many types of cancer.
Oh shit, so it’s not the band? Damn.
SPORTS
Antonio Brown Says Colin Kaepernick Needs to Get the Fuck Outta Here
On the Cigar Talk podcast, Brown let his feelings fly about Kaepernick, calling him Trash. “He took a deal. We don’t feel sorry for you. You took the deal. Fuck outta here. Oh, Kaepernick. Man, you on fucking Nike, man. Fuck outta here. . . .
Hey Tonio. Every time you point at someone you have four crazy fingers pointing back at you.
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Did Amber Heard do Coke on the Stand?
This video showing Heard brushing her nose with a tissue does kind of look like a little snort took place. But come on…
Even members of the cartel wouldn’t attempt this move in court.
I have questions…
— Cernovich (@Cernovich) May 6, 2022
Dave Chappelle Had a Chat With the Guy Who Bumrushed Him
Dave’s attacker said he was trying to get attention for his grandmother who was forced out of her neighborhood because of gentrification.
Good, I was worried it was DJ jazzy Jeff.
Tom Cruise is a Hero
During the world premiere of Top Gun Maverick, an Aussie reporter started to fall off a podium, when Cruise reached out to stop her from tumbling off.
This makes Matt Stafford look like even more of an asshole.
Rebecca Romijn's Divorce From John Stamos was Heartbreaking
On an episode of The Talk this week, Romijn admitted how rough the breakup was.
Is it because she ended up being married to Jerry O’Connell?
Sheryl Crow Talks About Lance and Jacko in New Doc
Crow is laying it all out there, talking about a sexual harassment incident, and a blow up with Lance Armstrong that led to some major sparkle.
I thought all she wants to do is have some fun?
What Scott Disick Said After Finding out Travis Barker Proposed to Kourney
Kourt’s ex wasn’t exactly gracious after hearing the news of the engagement. He said Kourtney is a lot of work. “I couldn’t do the job of being with her, so I salute Travis. Like, he’s in for a lot of work. Kourtney is not the simplest when it comes to…everything.”
Hey Scott. Even a broken clock can be right twice a day.
Bill Burr isn't Worried About Getting Attacked on Stage
On his Thursday Afternoon Podcast, Bill Burr said that he’s not nervous for his own safety after the recent attacks on comedians. “These crazy people only seem to be attacking Black comedians in Los Angeles. Alright! Now I am in Los Angeles but I am as white as a bedsheet,” he joked.
It’s great to have a cool mind in anxious times.
Seth Rogen, Jack Black, Kathryn Hahn and Aziz Ansari as Rachel, George and Jerry and Kramer
At the Netflix is a Joke festival these four stars, along with stage direction narrator John OHurley did a reading of a classic Seinfeld episode, Shrinkage.
Aziz, is this what you’re doing instead of getting your movie restarted?
VIRAL & TRENDING
Regional Foods Twitter Feed is Addicting and Sometimes Gross
Some of America’s regional foods are amazing, but there’s plenty of garbage out there, and some of the foods on the Regional American Foods Twitter account look silly or downright horrific.
Well this is going to keep us from being great again.
The cannibal sandwich (Wisconsin)—raw beef with onions on rye. Every year the health department begs people not to eat these pic.twitter.com/eTdPGmd2C3
— Regional American Food (@RegionalUSFood) May 4, 2022
Garbage plate (Rochester, NY) pic.twitter.com/IGBlAeySEG
— Regional American Food (@RegionalUSFood) May 1, 2022
St. Paul sandwich (St. Louis, MO) — an egg foo young patty on white bread with dill pickle slices, white onion, mayonnaise, and lettuce between two slices of white bread pic.twitter.com/A2EhgfRfHn
— Regional American Food (@RegionalUSFood) May 5, 2022
That Turtle's Racist!
He’s indifferent to white sneakers, but enraged by black ones.
Meet the leader of the proud turtles.
— No Context Dr.Umar (@nocontextdrumar) May 6, 2022
STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
nothing here yet
everything
Science Wants to Tell You How to Flirt
1,000 volunteers in Norway and the US told scientists which types of flirting work, and the number one answer across the board was humor.
Norway? They can’t get laid in a whorehouse with a bag of money.
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