Wednesday February 10: Daily Links

WEDNESDAY 2.10
NEWS STORIES
Aunt Jemima Replaced By Pearl Milling Co.
The name Aunt Jemima is being replaced with the brand name Pearl Milling Company. “Quaker worked with consumers, employees, external cultural and subject-matter experts, and diverse agency partners to gather broad perspectives and ensure the new brand was developed with inclusivity in mind,” the company said.
I dunno, it seems a little racist.
Nursing Home Gave Experimental Covid Treatments to Veterans
A New York state run Queens nursing home is accused of giving experimental Covid treatments, including hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin, to residents who were veterans, and they didn’t discuss it with the families of the residents.
Who runs this joint, Nurse Ratched??
What is Clubhouse?
Everyone’s talking about the private invite only social media app, used by luminaries like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Oprah, Ashton and Drake. Instead of making posts on Clubhouse, people hang out and talk in different “rooms” where you can be an audience member or raise your hand to join in the conversation.
Sounds like a great place to masturbate.
Are Cops Playing Music While Being Filmed To Cover Their Asses?
This Beverly Hills cop is being accused of playing copyrighted music while he was being filmed so that if the video was uploaded to social media, it would be taken down due to using copyrighted material. A more appropriate Sublime song he could have played would have been April 19, 1992.
Dudes Cell Phone Step Counter Proved He Killed His Wife
A man accused of killing his wife was proved guilty after his phone’s step counter app showed he walked 18 steps when he said he was sound asleep as his wife was murdered. He;ll now have to count his steps manually in his prison cell.
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SPORTS
Marc Cuban: No More National Anthem at Mavericks Games
“The National Anthem Police in this country are out of control,” Cuban tweeted. “If you want to complain, complain to your boss and ask why they don’t play the National Anthem every day before you start work.”
Hope they start playing the Cuban national anthem instead.
Does Russell Wilson Want Out Of Seattle?
Russell Wilson is sick of getting sacked constantly and is voicing his displeasure with it. Former player Brandon Marshall is thinking he’s trying to get out. Maybe he can go to Tampa Bay and be Brady’s back up.
Read more at seattletimes.com.
asked Russell Wilson, are you frustrated with the #Seahawks: "I'm frustrated with getting hit too much."
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) February 9, 2021
Russell Wilson: "I love playing for Seattle. Loved it for years…The reality is, I think it's frustrating being there (at the Super Bowl), watching the game…You never want to get it…I've definitely been hit. Been sacked almost 400 times. We've got to get better."
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) February 9, 2021
Gronk's Not Allowed Near The Lombardi Trophy
Tampa’s not letting Gronk anywhere near the Lombardi Trophy after he bunted a baseball with it last time he was on a Super Bowl winning team. But if you think about it, it’s not so bad. Those 90’s Cowboys teams were probably banging rails off of it.
@cbssports Classic Gronk 🤣 #gronk #gronkowski #buccaneers #SuperBowl #foryoupage #patriots #nfl #nflmoments #foryou #xyzbca
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Kubrick Film In the Works?
Producers have optioned a screenplay for an unmade Kubrick film called Lunatic At Large that the legendary filmmaker had planned to direct. Kubrick had co-authored the 70 page treatment but is it really a Stanley Kubrick movie if he didn’t direct?
All in all it’s just a….nother Kubrick in the wall.
Michelle Obama Launching a Netflix Cooking Show for Kids
Michelle Obama’s new cooking show for kids will be called “Waffles + Mochi,” The series debuts on Netflix on March 16.
Good idea but would it be ripping of Amy Schumer if we went with “Barack Obama Learns to Cook”?
I’m beyond thrilled to share that on March 16, I’ll be launching a new show on @Netflix called Waffles + Mochi! I'm excited for families and children everywhere to join us on our adventures as we discover, cook, and eat delicious food from all over the world. pic.twitter.com/dedUWMp9SY
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) February 9, 2021
It's Been 10 Years Since Rebecca Black's Friday And She's Released A Remix
It’s been 10 short years since Rebecca Black released Friday and she’s made a remix for the anniversary. This really shows how she’s grown as an artist.
2021 Rock And Roll Hall Of Nominees Announced
Foo Fighters, Carole King, Rage Against The Machine and Tina Turner lead the list of 2021 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame nominees. Women make up nearly half the ballot (Carole King, Tina Turner, Dionne Warwick, The Go Go’s, Mary J. Blige, Kate Bush, Chaka Khan), while seven artists (Jay Z, Foo Fighters, Dionne Warwick, Fela Kuti, Tina Turner, Carole King , The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden) are first time nominees.
Kevin James Wants To Guest Star On Kevin Can F**k Himself
Kevin James said that he would ‘absolutely’ guest star on the new AMC dark comedy, Kevin Can Fuck Himself. The show stars Annie Murphy as a sitcom wife who slowly progresses from passive to venomous. The season finale will feature Kevin getting run over with a UPS truck.
TRENDING
Cat Lawyer is Possibly the Best Zoom Mishap Ever
Objection your honor. I have reason to believe this lawyer is not in fact a legally recognized feline.
A lawyer using Zoom had to let a judge know that he wasn’t a cat after inadvertently activating a face filter pic.twitter.com/vChc14mjM1
— Mikael Thalen (@MikaelThalen) February 9, 2021
zoom cat lawyer has broken his silence in an interview with @law360 and well…he’s making a lot of sense.https://t.co/GlQQknXdtq pic.twitter.com/lYCe7riGLV
— Alex Lawson (@AlexxLawson) February 9, 2021
VIRAL VIRAL
Staten Island House is Perfectly Staten Island
Someone on Twitter posted the “For sale” video for a house that is so Staten Island that it could be used to teach a class on what it means to be from Staten Island.
Hopefully it comes with a view of Pete Davidson.
Staten Island Twitter, I need to know more about this home. The pink rug, the antique glass bathroom. She’s a time capsule. pic.twitter.com/loosQRwsnl
— Josefa Velásquez (@J__Velasquez) February 9, 2021
Watch the Brawl That Got Teen Night Cancelled at a Trampoline Joint
No more teen night at trampoline park? Cause of a fight?
Trampolines always bring out the worst in people.
Cow Herd Escape Onto Indiana Highway
75 cows stormed onto a Indiana highway after they escape a nearby farm. Police and volunteer fireman were able to steer the herd into fenced in and no injuries were reported. Forget the Indy 500, here comes running with the cows!
Chicago Man Uses Frozen Pants To Hold Parking Spot
Chicago resident Adam Selzer soaked a pair of jeans, placed them outside, then used the frozen pants as a place holder for a parking spot. Now other residents are following his lead. Wouldn’t be easier to use a storeroom dummy wearing a hoodie?
STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
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