Saturday September 23 Daily Links
SATURDAY 9.23
NEWS STORIES
Clarence Thomas Attended Koch Network Fundraisers
The latest accusations against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas are that he secretly assisted a political network that has brought many cases before the court. The Koch donor network was able to fundraise off the presence of such a powerful public servant in their midst. And none of this was disclosed formally.
Remember when the only thing we hated about him was being a pervert and a misogynist?
Ken Burns Not Thrilled About Photo With Clarence Thomas
A spokesperson for Ken Burns said he only met the Justice once, and he was asked if he would take a photo with David Koch and Justice Thomas. He wants Americans to know that while he agreed to take the photo, he has never met the Justice in any other capacity.
Why were you with him in the first place?
Senator Menendez Indicted For Mob Bribe
NJ Senator Bob Mendez and his wife have been indicted by federal prosecutor for accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of gold bars from a NJ mob real estate developer among other charges. Governor Murphy has called for his resignation but he is refusing.
Everyone in Jersey is a Soprano.
Bannon Calls Fox News TV For Stupid People
“It’s TV for stupid people. Their entire thing is to drill you with Republican talking points to dumb you down and follow Mitch McConnell, Paul Ryan, McCarthy, everything.”
Oh look who’s bold now that the old man stepped down.
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SPORTS
Stephen A Smith Throws a Donkey of an Opening Pitch
The sports broadcaster was invited to throw out the opening pitch at Yankees stadium and full on choked at the mound. The ball bounced about 10 feet short of the plate.
Is this another way to get attention?
Brock Purdy Met His Childhood Hero Dan Marino, Sort Of
Dan Marino crashed an interview between Ryan Fitzpatrick and 49ers QB Brock Purdy. Purdy was starstruck when Marino suddenly appeared, virtually.
How big of you Dan, to do a facetime.
Daboll Responds to Giants Poor Performance
The Giants coach tried to brush off a less than impressive start to the season by blaming it on playing strong teams.
What a great way to come off your unearned coach of the year honor.
Byron Scott Just Fine With Winning Time Getting the Axe
Scott won four championships with the Lakers, and says he doesn’t watch the series, and he’s perfectly comfortable with it coming to a premature end.
Zuckerberg also wishes Social Network got canceled.
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
NYT Takes on the Lies in Comedy Question
The times says lying in comedy is okay, but Hasan MInhaj crossed a line because of the nature of the material.
This is the great debate that the country is not having.
Polls Show Wide Support for Hollywood Strikes
55% of U.S. adults sympathize with the writers and actors according to a new poll.
That will move the needle.
Naomi Campbell Talks About Her Coke Addiction
Campbell says that after her close friend Gianni Versace was murdered, she turned to cocaine, and used so much that she believed she was killing herself.
And to think the rest of ius did coke without a murder.
Leslie Jordan Talks Tough Times on Ghostbusters Sequel
In her new memoir, Jones describes having to fight for fight for fair compensation, and dealing with an onslaught of death threats on social media.
Did anything nice ever happy to you Leslie?
Got Prime? Get Ready to Cough Up More Cash
If you want to continue enjoying Amazon prime series and movies without ads, its going to cost you, because the current subscription price will include ads starting in 2024.
Does this mean you’re finally going to pay your writers?
Michael Cera Had a Deleted Barbie Scene
Greta Garwig says she could not stop laughing at a Barbie movie deleted scene involving Michael Cera. The scene was inspired by Stephen Spielberg’s blockbuster hit, Jaws.
What kind of person laughs during Jaws?
Russell Brand Speaks
He says he’s a victim and has had a really tough week.
I’m sure Cosby is on your side.
STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
Good Sleep is All in Your Head?
According to a new study, it’s better to think you got a good nights sleep than to get a good nights sleep. If you think you slept well, your well being shoots up, regardless of whether you did or not.
Let’s sleep in it.
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