Thursday October 21: Daily Links
THURSDAY 10.21
NEWS STORIES
We Need 80,000 Truckers to Fix Our Supply Problems
The CEO of the American Trucking association says that we are short about 80,000 truckers right now, and they’re looking to hire.
Yeah okay. So rookie truck drivers are the solution to save the world. Great.
Las Vegas Governor Candidate Busts Out Explosive Campaign Ad
Well they certainly got our attention. I mean she’s got our attention
MUST-SEE: Las Vegas Councilwoman Michele Fiore announces run for governor with in-your-face campaign video #8NN https://t.co/nVnupi7beK pic.twitter.com/wBWnb3XNqT
— 8 News Now (@8NewsNow) October 19, 2021
Bitcoin Hits All Time High
On Wednesday bitcoin broke records rising to a new value of $66,000.
This can only mean one thing. Chris Stanley sold all his bitcoin on Tuesday. #jinx
Weather Report Predicts Porn!?
A weather reporter had no clue that as she was reading the forecast, porn was showing on the screen behind her.
They reported a 90 percent chance of squirting.
Read more at mediaite
Spokane Washington KREM was showing porn during the weather lol pic.twitter.com/Yy6KrClaNE
— Forever Trill🇳🇬 🇰🇪 🇧🇸 (@mccauley713) October 20, 2021
Trump Launches His Own Social Media Platform, It Gets Hacked Immediately
Donald Trump announced the launch of his social media platform, Truth Social, and hours later it was hacked. This is what happens when you make the My Pillow guy head of your IT department.
Read more on Twitter and Newsweek.
Former President Trump will be launching a new social network named "TRUTH Social."
It will be a part of a new publicly-traded company named "Trump Media and Technology Group." pic.twitter.com/Tso6HMGGPS
— Aaron Parseghian (@AaronParseghian) October 21, 2021
SPORTS
Carmelo Anthony Forgets to Throw During Free Throw Attempt
It’s your first game with your new team, you’re at the free throw line. What do you do? Most players throw the ball but somehow Carmello Anthony forgot to do just that in the weirdest basketball blunder imaginable.
All the Washington Generals fell for his prank.
Carmelo Anthony pump faked at the free throw line 😂 pic.twitter.com/9vSI8vHolf
— KNBR (@KNBR) October 20, 2021
Jack is Back!
Jack Nicholson made his return to the public eye for the first Lakers game of the season. The 84 year old showed up looking every bit a celebrity in signature sunglasses, and signed autographs before heading in to sit courtside.
After seeing that appallingl Carmelo Anthony free throw fail, he may never come back again.
Watch James Harden Find Out He's An All Time Great
When Harden was told he just made the list of 75 of the best NBA players of all time, he was stunned.
Sorry Kyrie. You have to be vaccinated to make the list.
EVER? WOW pic.twitter.com/jkWrfDj77x
— James Harden (@JHarden13) October 20, 2021
The Two Minute Drive is King in 2021
This year the two minute drive has been remarkably successful with offenses scoring in these circumstances 30% of the time. This is the first time the success rate is over 18% in two decades.
So why aren’t we always using a two min offense?
China Removes Celtic Games After Player Shows Support For Tibet
Celtics player Enes Kanter showed support for Tibet so the Chinese government pulled all Celtic’s games from streaming in the country. And if you own a Larry Bird jersey you’re gonna end up in a work camp.
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Behold! The Worlds Most Expensive Concert TShirt
A Sotheby’s auction of Grateful Dead items set a record for the sale of one of the first Grateful Dead concert tees. The yellow 1967 shirt sold for $17,640 breaking the previous record by a wide margin.
Coo. How much can I get for a Foghat hoodie?
A 1967 Grateful Dead tee sold for $17,640 last Friday, breaking the record for the most expensive vintage rock shirt sold at auction. The record was previously held by a 1979 Led Zeppelin tee that sold for $10,000 in an eBay auction. pic.twitter.com/bdoOSxionY
— Pigeons & Planes (@PigsAndPlans) October 19, 2021
Dr. Dre, You've Been Served...at a Funeral
The recording artist and headphone mogul was served with divorce papers this week. If that wasn’t cold enough, he received the papers while attending his grandmothers burial.
Why didn’t the process server “Forget About Dre”
Fashion Award Winner Zendaya's Greatest Hits
If she’s so great why isn’t she with Timothee Chalamet?
Why Did The Undertaker Intro Pitbull During A Concert In Saudi Arabia!?
During a concert in Saudi Arabia, the Undertaker came out to bring Pitbull out on stage. They would have used Kane but they didn’t want a Great White situation.
The Undertaker just announced Pitbull's entry at the 2021 Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia. #WWECrownJewel pic.twitter.com/LGlQCVW5lA
— WrestleFeed (@WrestleFeedApp) October 20, 2021
So the Undertaker is in Saudi Arabia and introduced Pitbull on stage at his concert.
Wtf is going on. 😂 pic.twitter.com/4lL8tqhwJW
— Fiending For Followers ‼️ (@Fiend4FolIows) October 20, 2021
No Shit Report: Epstein Ranch Had Computer Rooms Set Up To Spy On Guests
A former victim of Jeffrey Epstein claims that he had multiple giant computer surveillance rooms on his Zorro Ranch property to spy on guests. What a lot of people don’t know is Epstein originally wanted to call it Blackmail Ranch but it didn’t track well.
more stories coming soon
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VIRAL & TRENDING
Little Kid Really Wants To Wear The Popes Hat
This kid would not let up on trying to wear the Pope’s skullcap. He’s gonna have to say about 300 rosary’s to get out of this one.
more stories coming soon
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STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
Want to Retire? Head South
According to US News & World Report the #1 place to retire is Sarasota. Beautiful beaches, cheap living, and a film festival.
Shocking that the place where everyone goes to retire makes the list. Who are the retirement wizards who figured this one out?
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