Thursday October 15: Daily Links
THURSDAY 10.15
NEWS STORIES
Pink Pineapples Are Now Thing 2020
Del Monte has been curating a very special pink pineapple in Costa Rico, now available for the very special price of $50 each.
We’re going to be living large drinking pink pineapple boat drinks like we’re on a Barbie yacht!
Lindsey Graham Calls the Time of Segregation The Good ol Days
It’s hard to imagine this coming from someone so likable.
Lindsey Graham to ACB: "You're not aware of any effort to go back to the good old days of segregation by a legislative body, is that correct?" pic.twitter.com/Ioj7GEfoFw
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 14, 2020
Cuomo Slaps Chainsmokers Concert Promoters with $20,000 Fine
You want to do you Miami shuffle dance to some EDM during a pandemic, than you’re going to pay the price, kids.
For the Second Time Jet Pack Rider Spotted Dangerously Close to LAX
Don’t worry, it’s probably just someone from the future sent to tell us how bad shit is going to get.
Crazy Old Rudy Giuliani Caught On Hot Mic Doing Asian Accent
Rudy Giuliani was caught on a hot mic after a zoom interview doing an Asian accent when talking to his assistant. To be fair anyone’s older relatives could be caught doing the same thing.
WATCH: An animated Giuliani starts affecting a stereotypical Chinese accent while telling an assistant who appears to be Jayne Zirkle that she’s “going to be the most famous model in China.”
Read more: https://t.co/YBjwSwalvI pic.twitter.com/tNpwoO51pb
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) October 15, 2020
New Yorkers Are Buying Every House They Can In Maine
All the New Yorkers leaving the city are heading up to Maine and are buying any house they can get their hands on. This is great news for Carharrt since all these New Yorkers are gonna need new wardrobes to fit in up there.
SPORTS
Nick Saben Got COVID
Alabama football coach Nick Saban tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating at home while continuing to monitor his team’s practices via Zoom.
His team is enjoying his absence.
Florida LSU Postponed Over Covid
The Florida/LSU game has been postponed due to an outbreak of Covid on the University of Florida’s football team the SEC has announced. This will give players more time to organize more super spreader parties.
Good God The Pro Bowls Been Canceled
The NFL has canceled the Pro Bowl for the first time since 1949 so the league can concentrate on getting all the regular and post season games scheduled. Finally, something good to come from the pandemic.
Multiple Falcons Test Positive For Covid, Facilities Shut Down
It’s been announced that multiple Atlanta Falcons have gotten Covid and their facilities are being shut down for the time being and their game with the Vikings this weekend is in jeopardy. Both teams need a break from their horrific seasons thus far.
Falcons had four positive tests this morning, according to sources. https://t.co/vsKiYBNUqQ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 15, 2020
ENTERTAINMENT
Kristen Bell Talks Dax Shepard's Relapse
Kristen was in charge of Dax’s pills. Dax did too many pills. No judgment.
But we are making a pitching change.
Adam McKay Has All The Big Stars For Netflix Don't Look Up
Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Timothée Chalamet, Ariana Grande,and
Jennifer Lawrence are just a few of the giant stars lined up for Adam McKay’s Netflix comedy “Don’t Look Up”
Adam, have you heard back from Dan Soder?
Gal Gadot Looks Back At Her Imagine Video
In a new interview Gal Gadot addresses the controversy of her celebrity filled Imagine video that got so much backlash at the beginning of the nation wide lockdown. She failed to address the rumor that she’s putting together a new video to the tune of Crazy Bitch.
GOING VIRAL
Parrot Not Happy When Owner Goes Out
See it from the bird’s point of view. It’s in a cage. A cage and only one human can open
that cage.
What if they don’t come back?
Jared Goff’s Girlfriend Posts SI Swimsuit Audition Video
Christen Harper, girlfriend of L.A. Rams QB Jared Goff has posted her audition video to become a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model. The actress/model is hoping that an appearance in the magazine will do for her what it did for Camille Kostek, girlfriend of Tampa Bay tight end Rob Gronkonski. Harper is hoping to be featured in the ‘Models Who Date The Losing Super Bowl QB’ section of the issue.
STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
No Shit Report: US Colleges Seeing Sharp Decline In Enrollment
Enrollment for new freshmen at US colleges dropped 16% this year amid the pandemic. Zoomers don’t seem to be interested in campus life that consists of masks and zooming in their dorm rooms.
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