Tuesday October 26: Daily Links
TUESDAY 10.12
NEWS STORIES
Montana Is As Divided As the Rest of Us
If you thought Montana was a place where everyone minded your own business, well it was. But it isn’t anymore. The Washington Post looks at the bitter conflict over Trump, masks, gentrification and rising teen suicide numbers.
It’s ok Monty. You’ll make it through this and then you’ll become California.
Dick Joke T-Shirts Upset Disney Fans
When a newlywed couple showed off their double entendre tee shirts at Disney other visitors were miffed. His and hers t- were all about that D. I got the D, and I wanted the D didn’t stand for Disney.
When they head home they can wear shirts that say “I was disappointed with the D”
Guaranteed Basic Income in Works in Chicago
The city of Chicago is planning to use their federal stimulus funding to create one of the largest GBI programs in the worls, giving 5,000 households $500 a month.
Don’t spend it all in one place.
Bezos Building a Space Station
“Orbital Reef” could be home to vacation getaways, and potentially even in-space manufacturing.
First up….a bitchen gift shop.
Pay $250 For a Chance at a Warhol Lottery
1,000 Warhol artworks are on sale for just $250 each. But there’s a catch– only one is authentic. You might get the one, or a very nice forgery.
The way the art world is going, the fake Warhols will be worth more than the real one.
Baby Barn Owl Running?
A photographer caught this super cute shot of a baby barn owl running in a field.
This is like seeing a muppet with legs for the first time.
Dutch photographer Hannie Heere was photographing barn owls when she captured an adorable shot of a baby barn owl running across grass. pic.twitter.com/YDztA25wPK
— Blue bird STAY SAFE PLEASE😷 vaccinated (@bremishome) October 26, 2021
SPORTS
Beckham's Big Payday From Quatar is Upsetting Plenty of People
Backlash is in play for David Beckham who is being paid 150 million pounds to be the face of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. This isn’t sitting well because of the human rights violations surrounding the country.
Quatar? He thought you said Guitar.
Michael Jordan Rookie Sneaks Worth $1.5M
A pair of shoes actually worn by Michael Jordan in his rookie season just sold to a collector for $1.47 million.
I knew Jordans were expensive but come on.
Nagy Has Covid
Matty Nagy, head coach of the Chicago Bears has tested positive for Covid, just one day after having to endure #FireNagy chants.
Looks like he had another defense that let him down.
Tom Brady Does Not Respect NFL Defenses
Tom Brady trashed NFL defensive players, calling them dogs chasing after the ball. Well, if anyone can say it, it’s Tom, he doesn’t get touched during a game.
Watch the clip on Twitter.
Tom Brady just shredded every defensive player to ever play the game of football.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 26, 2021
Here's Everything The Bucs Fan Got For Giving Back The Brady Ball
So the dude who gaver Tom Brady’s 600th TD ball back to the Bucs is getting this:
2 signed jerseys + a helmet from Tom.
A signed Mike Evans jersey + his game cleats.
A $1K credit at the Bucs team store.
2 season tickets for the remainder of this season + next
And Tom Brady gave the dude 1 Bitcoin which is worth 60k+ as of right now. Oh, and the dude asked to play a round of golf with Brady as well. The guy also wants Brady to bang his wife in front of him but unknown if that’s been negotiated yet.
Read more on Twitter, CBS and Pro Football Talk.
JUST IN: The deal has been made with the Bucs fan who gave up the Brady ball.
He will receive:
2 signed jerseys + a helmet from Tom.
A signed Mike Evans jersey + his game cleats.
A $1K credit at the Bucs team store.
2 season tickets for the remainder of this season + next
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) October 25, 2021
Jim Caviezel Gives Braveheart Q Speech At Patriot Double Down
Jim Caviezel, who played Jesus in The Passion of the Christ, was a speaker at the QAnon convention, Patriot Double Down. He did the Braveheart speech and let us know a storm was coming. Mel Gibson seems sane compared to this dude.
Watch it on Twitter.
Jim Caviezel
Can we be so different after all these years?
We jogged together, we played basketball together, we worked together in Film & TV.
NOW I’m a henchman in Lucifers Army? Your words are dangerous & filled with hate.🤦🏻♂️
What happened my friend?pic.twitter.com/i49DcO52Va
— KID VICIOUS🔪 (@kirkacevedo) October 25, 2021
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Hollywood Loses Pig & Whistle
RIP to a Hollywood Blvd. legend. Welcome Cantina clone!
LA and NYC are in a race to erase their history.
Another Hollywood legend gone. RIP “Pig & Whistle” on Hollywood Blvd. We could have done without another Cantina. This is actually disturbing. pic.twitter.com/LiY1ieYqmN
— Vintage Los Angeles (@alisonmartino) October 25, 2021
Norah O’Donnell Could Lose Her Place at CBS
O’Donnell is in danger of losing her Evening News positio, says inside sources.
In other news…..Norah O’Donnell has been hosting the evening news.
K-Stew Can Count the Good Movies She's Done on One Hand
She’s been in 53 movies, at least, but Kristen Stewart says she’s only been in 5 really good ones.
In all 5 of them she’s kissed a vampire.
Breaking: Don Jr. is an Edgy Edgelord
The former first son took the opportunity of this weekends tragedy to mock Alec Baldwin and push his pro gun agenda and sell some merch
Oh come on Jr. We all hated Alec Baldwin’s Trump impression. But a woman died.
Someone Stole $20k Worth of Jeremy Pivens Clothingn
Someone broke into Jeremy Piven’s house and took twenty thousand dollars worth of his clothes.
Most of the clothing was toupees.
Did Ellen Ruin Anne Heche’s Career
Anne Heche says she would have had a great career if she had never dated Ellen DeGeneres. She believes she was blacklisted because of the relationship.
Funny, it didn’t ruin her career. Are you sure it wasn’t your acting?
TRENDING & VIRAL
Watch Chris Farley As Matt Foley Years Before SNL
Farley had this character nailed while he was still at Second City.
Its strange to see him this thin. At least Farley thin.
https://vimeo.com/user10759738
NYC Uber Driver Hits 236 Green Lights In A Row
If you’re from New York City, this will be the most satisfying video you’ve ever seen. If you’re not from NYC, trust us, it feels good to watch.
Save Big Money By Eating Every Meal at Six Flags
A 33-year-old managed to save a lot of money eating all his meals at Six Flags for 7 years using a $150 year round pass that includes 2 meals a day.
Pretty strange but not half as strange as using the roller coaster as transportation.
STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
Employers Across The Country Are Getting Ghosted
Employers around the country are saying that applicants and even new hires are ghosting them and not showing up for their interviews or new jobs. Someone needs to make a Tinder for employment app.
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