Tuesday February 9: Daily Links

TUESDAY 2.9


NEWS STORIES

 



Hyundai Working on a Walking Car

Walking cars can climb a wall, go up steps, walk over a 5 foot gap, and can also fold up their legs and drive on wheels. They’re pretty cool.

One thing we learned from Star Wars, tho, you can trip them with a rope.

Read more at detroitnews.


Hacker Tried to Poison Florida Water Source

A hacker was discovered trying to poison a water source in Oldsmar Florida. He was attempting to alter the amounts of sodium hydroxide in the water, but was discovered, and foiled.

If only he had put meth in the water nobody would know. And nobody would complain.

Read more at wired.


Another Death Caused by Gender Reveal Party

A Michigan man is dead after a gender reveal cannon exploded spraying metal shrapnel everywhere.

Why don’t you guys… and hear me out… just tell people what you’re having.

Read more at thecut.com.


RudyGiuliani Had Three Triple Scotches Before Hair Dye Incident!?

The ex-CEO of Overstock claims that Rudy Giuliani pounded three triple scotches before his infamous hair dye press conference. So it was a light drinking day for Rudy then?

Read more at dailymail.co.uk.


Paul Manafort Can Not Be Prosecuted In New York, Court Rules

Paul Manafort will not be prosecuted in New York after his pardoning due to double jeopardy rules. This is a good lesson for the kids out there that you can be as horrible as you want in life and you don’t have to worry about the consequences.

Read more at nytimes.


Cracker Barrel Is Trending For All The Wrong Reasons

So this Tweet is trending explaining that a “Cracker Barrel” was a barrel that whips were sold from to beat slaves in the south. And that there’s a whip going from the R to the K on the Cracker Barrel logo. Could be a stretch OR Cracker Barrel is a few hours away from being canceled.



SPORTS



Super Bowl Draws Bigger Ratings in Boston than Tampa

Hey Tom, your exes are watching you. According to ratings experts, 57.6 percent of all TVs in Boston were tuned in to the Super Bowl. In Tampa, home to the game and to the winning team, that number was only 52%.

It’s starting to seem like you guys don’t even care that you live in Champa.

Read more at profootballtalk.com.


MLB To Alter Baseballs To Limit Home Runs

Major League Baseball issued a memo to teams stating that, in an effort to reduce home runs, they have recalibrated the baseballs. As a counter, teams plan on moving the fences in and putting cork in bats.

Read more at nypost.



CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



Only Fans Doc, Already? Okay!

This weekend, you’ll be able to check out a brand new documentary looking at the rise of OnlyFans from Internet alternative to power site.

Who knew that so many people would pay to see buttholes? Oh yeah, everyone.

Read more at decider.

Watch the Teaser.


Did Kim and Kanye’s Daughter North Really Paint This?

Some people are calling shenanigans on this but if it’s true, Netflix needs to give this kid the Joy of Painting reboot.

Read more at usmagazine.


Claudia Conway Will Appear On The New Season Of American Idol

On a promo for the new season of American Idol, it’s revealed Claudia Conway will be auditioning for the show. Her audition song is rumored to Mama Said Knock You Out.

Read more at thedailybeast.


Does Chris Pratt's Brother Support Militias!?

Chris Pratt’s older brother apparently made an AR-15 rifle holder with Three Percenter imagery on it. The Three Percenters were one of the militia groups present at the storming of the Capitol. And if you check is phone you can find Pepe the Frog/Kekistan fan fiction.

Read more at sfgate.com.


Britney Spears Admits She Was A Little Confused During Super Bowl

Someone must have let Britney watch the Super Bowl and she was rooting for both teams but at the same time seemed confused. Please don’t let her watch the New York Times doc.


New History Channel Show To Reveal How Brand Foods & Snacks Are Made

The new History Channel show, Modern Marvels will show how America’s favorite mass-market brand food and snacks is produced. Host Adam Richman boasts that the food porn will be ‘epic’ and ‘will break your brain.’ This is will be the pothead’s version of Seinfeld.

Read more at pagesix.



TRENDING



Lt. Governor Of PA Picks Sheetz Over Wawa

The Lt. Governor of PA just trashed Wawa on MSNBC, picking Sheetz over it. “A Wawa fan is a Pennsylvania resident who’s been unlucky enough to never have been to a Sheetz.” The interviewer disagrees.

He better not go anywhere within 50 miles of Philly if he values his safety.


There’s a Spot in Your Mouth that Shows if You’ve Given a Blow Job

Dentists on TikTok Share the unexpected news that they know whats been in your mouth, including dicks.

If you thought you hated dentists before, now just think of all the power they have knowing all your oral secrets.

Read more at buzzfeed.com.

@cianmcbrienIM CRYING #fyp♬ Somebody to love Basstrologe Bootleg – mthekyng

@dentite#stitch with @cianmcbrien We definitely know 🤫 #dentist#🧠#teeth#dentite#dental#weknow#documentary♬ original sound – Tiktok Dentist 🦷

@dentiteReply to @dentite #greenscreen Part 2 ✅ As Promised 🧠🍭🍭🍭🍭🍭🦷#dentist#lollipop#🧠#teeth#dental#dentite#braces♬ Rasputin (7″ Version) – Boney M.



VIRAL VIRAL



Watch These Guys Rob a Car, While the Owners Are Still Driving It

The victim of this robbery claims he was robbed of a drone, and 7,000 dollars worth of camera equipment after thieves drove up, smashed his back window, and grabbed a small bag before a quick getaway.

How lucky for the robbers that the valuables were right next to the window, in a soft, small bag. Yes, very lucky indeed. Cmon guys, what’s really in the bag? WHATS IN THE BAGGGGGG?????

Read more at sfgate.


Listen to This Guys Ridiculous Reaction to a Flaming Candle

This dude’s candle was burning a little hot, so he tried to figure it out. And he had a lot of issues. How do you turn it off? Is wax flammable? Can you go to jail for a candle? If you can’t take the heat, don’t light the candle.

Ugh. Fire bad. Fire burn. Me scared fire.

Via digg.


Karen Named Karen is the Most Annoying Karen

This Ohio Karen who didn’t want to wear a mask or show ID to authorities has got a real grasp on the law. That is, if you only have to follow federal laws, and you can sue cops for asking for ID.

You think it’s hard to go shopping without a mask? Try getting a McFish.

Read more at nypost.


Woman Catches Shark, Croc Steals Shark, Croc Eats Shark

This is what we call an Australian turducken.

Read more at news.com.au.


Watch Veep Run Memorial Steps Like Rocky

The media is loving watching Kamala Harris do cardio on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and have compared her run to the famous Rocky Run up the steps of the Philly museum.

Way to keep a low profile KH. What next, raw eggs? A romance with a nerdy pet shop worker? It’s your move.

Read more at tmz.



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