Thursday April 20 Daily Links
THURSDAY 4.20
NEWS STORIES
Republicans Think DeSantis Disney Fight is Ridiculous
One by one GOP rivals are calling out Ron DeSantis for picking a fight with Disney. Trump, Chris Christie, Chris Sununu, and Nicky Haley are just some of the critics taking shots at the Florida Governor.
You know you’re bad when you have us rooting for Disney
Fetterman Talks About His Deep Depresh After Oz Debate
The Senator says he wasn’t even functional after his debate with political opponent Mehmet Oz last year. “I literally stopped eating and drinking and I wasn’t functional,” he said, after dealing with ugly personal attacks so soon after suffering a stroke.
If you think debating Dr. Oz is depressing, try watching his tv show.
NYC Is Paying 53 M to Rikers Island Plaintiffs
Pre trial detainees kept in appalling conditions at Rikers Island are getting a combined total of $53 million. Over 4000 plaintiffs will each receive $400 per day spent at the facilities covered under the agreement. “People confined in the Covered Facilities were denied sufficient access to programming, recreation, a dayroom, natural light, freedom of movement, and psychological monitoring, among other deprivations,” the proposed settlement states.
What about the cooks? They get anything?
Sex Doll Maker Says Royal LookaLikes are Among His Top Requests
Princess Diana, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle are some of the most requested celebrity lookalike sex dolls, according to one manufacturer. “We get requests for Princess Diana regularly, especially after the latest series of ‘The Crown,’ but we would never open ourselves up to accusations of cheapening her memory,” CEO Ben Stroud said.
You guys know J Lo is an option right?
Tucker Carlson Just Bought Another House on Gasparilla Island
He already had a 2 million dollar house on the Florida Island, now he’s put down money for the house next store, and it wasn’t even listed for sale. This one set him back 5 mill.
But keep showing the pictures of New York.
SPORTS
Max Scherzer, Cheater
New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer was ejected from a game during a sticky glove controversy. He says it was just rosin and sweat but he’s facing a ten game suspension for being too sticky.
It’s a real sticky situation.
Max Scherzer was ejected between innings after a heated conversation with the umpiring crew pic.twitter.com/mqMkOnzchb
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 19, 2023
Yes You Can Hit a Two Run Double Off a Bounce
What is this cricket?
Nick Ahmed with a 2-run double on a pitch that bounced! 😲🪄⚾️ pic.twitter.com/7plJBHmdwR
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) April 19, 2023
ESPN Layoffs Coming
Disney is cutting costs which means layoffs all around, including ESPN. Both on air talent and management are at risk as Disney tries to cut 7000 jobs this week.
Thanks DeSantis.
Champions League Today Panel Show
CBS has extended its rights to broadcast Champions League games in America and even has a hit on its hands with a Champions League panel series devoted to the Euro games.
American fans would rather watch the Champions League stars than wait for our own league to develop.
Ultra Marathon Runner Disqualified For Driving
47 year old ultra marathon runner Joasia Zakrzewski came in third during a 50 mileGB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool race on April 7. It was discovered that she had gotten a ride to one of the checkpoints.
They got suspicious when he finished in fifteen flat.
High School Wrestler Decks His Opponent During Handshake Attempt
A Chicagoland high schooler must have been pretty upset about losing his match. When his opponent went to shake his hand, he cold cocked him.
Come on man, you can only fight before the whistle.
Hafid Alicea of Maine West (IL) throws a sucker punch at the line… #wtf pic.twitter.com/9m4HAxl2oF
— The Wrestling Room (Pat Mineo) (@MrPatMineo) April 14, 2023
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Frank Ocean Week Two Shows Cancelled
After a performance that many called the worst live music performance of all time in weekend one of the Coachella music festival, Frank Ocean has cancelled his week 2 shows.
It seems he came down with a bad case of stinks.
R Kelly Appealing Sentence
According to legal documents, R. Kelly is appealing his federal conviction for sex crimes. Among other reasons, he alleged the government did not meet their burden of proof in the case. Its not really a grounds for appeal, and he’s got plenty of other cases pending against him, so its a bit of a time waste.
Someone’s looking for a day pass out of prison. Its a lot nicer sitting in a courtroom.
VIRAL & TRENDING
T-Ball Flex
At least somebody made the game of t-ball a little more fun
Might be the biggest flex you'll ever see on a tee-ball field
(via sal_digi / IG) pic.twitter.com/O3REMItEvd
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) April 19, 2023
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