Tuesday February 8: Daily Links

TUESDAY 2.8
NEWS STORIES
2021 Oscar Nomination Day
Everyone’s talking about Oscar! Belfast, Being the Ricardos, Dune, King Richard, Power of the Dog, West Side Story, Licorice Pizza got multiple nominations.
Spiderman got snubbed, so did Lady Gaga and Dune got way too many nominations. The Academy should ashamed of themselves.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/oscar-nominations-2022-nominees-list-1235088770/
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Peloton CEO OUT And They’re Cutting 2800 Jobs
Peloton stock is in the shitter and their CEO is out and they’re also laying off 2,800 people. They will not be getting shout outs as they leave.
3,000 Dutch Are Readying Rotten Eggs for Jeff Bezos
A historic bridge in Rotterdam could be dismantled soon to make room for Jeff Bezos’ 500 million dollar yacht to pass and the dutch are unhappy. The yacht is being built nearby and is too large to pass under the bridge. A group of 3,000 plan to protest with rotten eggs.
Okay but good luck getting your packages.
National Archives Found Historic Records at Mar A Lago
15 boxes of White House records that were supposed to go to the National Archives were retrieved from Mar-a-Lago. Seems Trump thought they were souvenirs he could take home.
He thinks Nixon should have done the same thing.
Elon Musk’s Brain Chip All About the Big O?
Neuralink, Musks brain chip technology could change sexuality forever. It’s believed the chip could be used to give orgasms without sex, among other things.
Who are we kidding, that’s all they’ll do.
Jersey Schools Dump Mask Mandate
Teachers and students will no longer be required to wear masks in schools, says Governor Murphy, at least starting the second week of March.
Rough news for the kids fighting acne.
SPORTS
This Is Our Fifth Animal Super Bowl
Turns out this is only the fifth time in Super Bowl history that two animal teams have played each other.
Here are the four other times we’ve had an all-animal Bowl:
Super Bowl 33 – Broncos vs Falcons
Super Bowl 41 – Colts vs Bears
Super Bowl 48 – Seahawks vs Broncos
Super Bowl 50 – Broncos vs Panthers
We can now safely assume the Broncos are the Number One Seed all time for the animal teams of the NFL.
The Pro Bowl is a Party for Mac Jones
New England Patriot QB Mac Jones was having a little fun at the pro bowl this weekend and blowing off steam, even hitting up nightlife with his girlfriend.
When the Belichick’s away, the mice will play.
Read more at NY Post
MAC JONES DID THE GRIDDY 😂
📺: #ProBowl on ESPN
📱: https://t.co/Nmf6WcClQ3 pic.twitter.com/jdSfrcZDC7— NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2022
Olympians Pose for Playboy
Lisa Buckwitz and Janine Flock posed for European editions of Playboy showing off their perfect Olympic bodies.
Other countries still have magazines?
Olympians Lisa Buckwitz, Janine Flock pose for Playboy https://t.co/xeWRyemdw5 pic.twitter.com/l1XxL6GU8w
— New York Post (@nypost) February 7, 2022
Stephen A Not Impressed with Multiracial Coach
The big NFL talk these days is all about the lack of black coaches in the league. The Dolphins hired a Mike McDaniel as head coach, and he’s multiracial, but Stephen A Smith says that doesn’t count. “What I’m saying is the conversation, last week, pertaining to the Brian Flores situation is the scarcity of Black men who have been given opportunities to be head coaches in the National Football League.”
Aint I black enough for ya?
How Many People Do You Think Are Going To Bet On The Super Bowl?
The gambling industry is projecting that 31.5 million people will be gambling roughly $7.6 billion on the Super Bowl. Thanks gambling phone apps!
Kyler Murray Unfollows The Cardinals
Kyler Murray has removed all Cardinals mentions from his IG account and has unfollowed the team. What does this mean? Who knows, why isn’t it the Super Bowl Yet?
Mahomes Is Still Upset
Patrick Mahomes had this to say about his loss to the Bengals:
“I’m still not over it. I don’t think I’ll be over it until we’re playing in another Super Bowl.”
You’re washed, Patrick. You’re no better than Dilfer.
Read more on Twitter.
ICYMI: Patrick Mahomes on AFC title loss: "I'm still not over it. I don't think I'll be over it until we're playing in another Super Bowl."https://t.co/w7itYfRID7 pic.twitter.com/k1y4t8eO5Q
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) February 8, 2022
Whose Jersey Sells Most in Each State
According to LIDS, we know which states love Tom Brady, which states love Mahomes, and where Dak Prescott Jerseys sell best.
Aaron Rodgers is going to be very disappointed in his state.
Best selling NFL jersey by player and team at @lids this year pic.twitter.com/pq3EkXZ7rG
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) February 7, 2022
50 Year Old Surfer Still Winning
Surf Icon Kelly Slater grabbed a huge victory in the Olympics this week beating a rider half his age.
50? This makes Tom Brady look like a freshman.
Leslie Jones Says NBC Is Trying To Stop Her Infamous Live Olympic Commentary
Jones is hanging up her keyboard, at least when it comes to live tweeting the Winter Games. She says NBC doesn’t want her doing it, and “Leslie Jones does it stay anywhere I’m not welcomed.” (Sic)
She says she’s tired of fighting those who block her videos and the copycats. And nobody is fighting for or with her, so she’s out.
Its 2022, Loose cannons don’t have the charm they used to.
Leslie Jones does it stay anywhere I’m not welcomed. #uptoyallnow pic.twitter.com/jark0Joc0N
— Leslie Jones 🦋 (@Lesdoggg) February 7, 2022
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Anger Against Snow White Movie Spreads
After Peter Dinklage spoke out against a new telling of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs because of the perpetuation of stereotypes, he seems to have started a movement. The Washington Post has echoed Dinklages concerns and others are stepping forward as well.
Bill Murray Putts Without Peeksies
Murray hasn’t a care in the world, and takes his putt without even looking.
It’s Bill Murray’s metaverse and we’re all living in Akron.
Bill Murray was a savage with the no look putt! pic.twitter.com/WJtfTnyVlu
— Golf Town (@GolfTown) February 7, 2022
Who Knew There Were So Many STOP Songs?
A supercut of songs that stop when the lyric stop is uttered is so much longer than you would expect.
its six minutes long but would be two minutes without the pauses.
The Internet is the Cringernet
It’s not just you, the internet has turned to one big cringe fest. Cringe has jumped from comedy to television and now its taken over social media.
Who knew cringe humor was so far ahead of its time.
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TRENDING & VIRAL
Honest Ads Takes on NFTs
What if advertisements for NFTs were truly honest? This is what they would sound like.
When beauty becomes commerce…..we’re all scrooged. #nifty
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