Tuesday March 29: Daily Links
TUESDAY 3.29
NEWS STORIES
Black And White America Divided Over The Slap
A writer at the Atlantic is pointing out that white people seem to be much more outraged at Will Smith, whereas black people at least somewhat seem to be more willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.
Meanwhile, deaf Americans are just annoyed that no one’s talking about CODA’s big win.
There's Some Time Missing on the White House Jan 6 Phone Logs
Records submitted show that there’s a seven hour and thirty seven minute gap in White House phone logs on the day of January 6th – possibly implying a coverup. The missing time period ranges from 11:17 a.m. to 6:54 p.m. which overlaps with the time of the capitol occupation. There were calls with eight people prior to 11 and eleven people after 7pm, but no calls logged in between. The committee is looking into whether burner phones or other cell phones may have been used during that time.
Of course those may just be calls to a sex hotline, Trump doesn’t own a computer.
Former Chelsea Owner And Ukrainian Peace Negotiators Possibly Poisoned
The Russian billionaire who formerly owned Chelsea, Roman Abramovich, and Ukrainian peace negotiators suffered symptoms of a possible poisoning earlier this month after a meeting in Kyiv. They suffered red eyes and peeling skin. They must have eaten some old Russian MRE’s.
30 Couples Marry at Florida Pride Fest
As the Don’t Say Gay bill was signed into law in Florida on Monday, 30 couples got married in a group ceremony during a pride celebration. The crowd shouting We Say Gay to protest the repugnant law.
The culture wars will outlive the Ukraine war.
NYC High Life Interrupted by Terrible Elevators
The elevators for the City Bank-Farmers Trust Company Building in lower Manhattan are in such bad condition that outtages often force residents to take the stairs in the 59 story building.
The elevators broke so he slides down a rope….
Germany Outlaws Z
The Z symbol which symbolizes support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict could possibly get you arrested in some parts of Germany.
What’s the problem? Its just a harmless half swastika…
SPORTS
And The Next Team On Hard Knocks Is..
The Detroit Lions! Great! We get to see how dumb Jared Goff is again. Can’t wait.
Read the announcement on Twitter.
Get your 🍿 ready@HBOMax | #HardKnocks pic.twitter.com/YPT4UnrQja
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) March 28, 2022
Here Are The Details The New Buffalo Bills Stadium
Tax payers will only have to pay for $850 million of it(what a bargain!), the lease is for 30 years, it’ll be open air, and is planned to be finished in 2026. By that time the team will be neck deep inside a rebuild season, just like the past 30 plus years.
Read more on Twitter.
Bills announce 30-year deal for new $1.4 billion stadium in Orchard Park.
The official groundbreaking scheduled for next spring and aiming for 2026 completion. 62,000 seats, open air, “built for Buffalo,” per Pegula Sports EVP Ron Raccuia. pic.twitter.com/1atuAZUrKQ
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) March 28, 2022
Who's Replacing Joe Buck at Fox?
Kevin Burkhardt is replacing Joe Buck as Fox’s top NFL play-by-player for the upcoming season.
He’s the best in his price range.
Stephen A Smith Bitched Out the Wrong Will Smith
The ESPN host was not happy with Will Smith’s behavior at the Oscars, and shouted him down on Twitter, or at least he tried to. But because he didn’t check who he was @’ing, he ended up shouting at a red bearded red headed podcaster, which sort of took the piss out of the scolding.
Wait. Are we sure it’s the right Stephen A?
Please tell me I didn’t see what I just saw. Somebody please tell me that @willsmith was joking and it was part of the show when he just smacked @chrisrock on National Television. I’m begging y’all….please don’t tell me @willsmith would do something like that???
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) March 28, 2022
If @willsmith seriously did that — and he wins the OSCAR — he just stained the greatest moment of his career. You cannot do that S$&@!!Especially as a BLACK MAN, in that position, to ANOTHER BLACK MAN(@chrisrock) on THAT STAGE. If this was not a joke, Will won’t live this down!!!
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) March 28, 2022
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Will Smith Posts Apology To Instagram
Will Smith posted his apology to the world and he even mentioned Chris in the apology this time.
They must have offered him more money than TikTok and YouTube.
Read more on Instagram.
Will Smith Slapped A Reporter 10 Years Ago
Footage of Will Smith tappin’ the cheek of a reporter on a red carpet from 10 years ago is making the rounds now. Dude’s got a slapping fetish, just let him live his best life.
Watch on YouTube.
Andy Warhol Headed for the Supreme Court Over Prince Prints
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear and decide a copyright case involving the Andy Warhol estate and a rock photographer who took photos of Prince. Those photos were later used as the basis for Warhol’s Prince series, and the photographer is suing. A lower court ruling decided that the images were fair use, this case has made its way up through appeals courts all the way up to the top courts.
Haven’t you heard? Andy’s dead.
15 Million People Watched The Oscars
Everyone saw the slap but this year’s Academy Awards broadcast had the second lowest ratings of all time. Last year’s broadcast was the rock bottom lowest.
Next year’s Oscar night will be hotter than an MMA match.
Roxy Music is Touring!
The band announced their first tour in more than 11 years on Monday. The band is celebrating 50 years since the release of their debut album.
is it raining in New York down 5th Ave? and off Broadway after dark you love the lights don’t you? I could walk you through the park if you’re feeling blue…
That's Dr. Taylor Swift to You, Buddy
Tay Swift is getting a doctorate degree from NYU! Well it’s an honorary degree, but she will get to attend graduation at Yankee Stadium this spring, and she’ll be speaking at the commencement ceremony.
They really hope she brings her guitar. #freeconcert
Michael Che is Staying!
Rumors of Michael Che’s imminent departure from Saturday Night Live turned out to be a misunderstanding. The rumor started after Che said something on stage about leaving the show, and as Che put it in a now-deleted Instagram, “some dork transcribed it & wrote and article.” So it was just a joke, said on stage.
Okay, so what’s the punchline?
Joe Rogan Wants to Train Elon Musk to Fight Putin
Elon Musk shot his tweeter off offering to fight Putin man to man with the Ukraine being the prize. Joe Rogan is willing to be the Mickey to Musk’s Rocky. “I offered my services. I texted him,” Rogan said. “Dude I will arrange all of your training.’ I go ‘If you really do fight Putin, ‘I will arrange all your training,’”
Why didn’t your offer to train Chris Rock?
Who Wants Al Cervik's Golf Bag!!
You remember Rodney Dangerfield’s character’s spring loaded golf bag from Caddyshack? Well someone invented it.
And it comes with a hat and a free bowl of soup.
more stories coming soon
Keanu Reeves Movies Scrubbed From Chinese Streamers
The Matrix, John Wick, Speed, Bill and Ted and any other movies with Keanu Reeves have been removed from Chinese movie streaming platforms. Reeves participation in a concert for Tibet prompted the move that removed 19 movies from China circulation.Reeves appeared in the zoom event on March 3rd.
Without the Matrix how will the Chinese know what sunglasses to buy?
TRENDING & VIRAL
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STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
Buzzfeed Wants to Reinstate These 21 Slang Words and Phrases
Words like on fleek, buggin and trippin need to come back, says Buzzfeed.
It ain’t a comeback if it never went away.
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