Wednesday February 24: Daily Links
WEDNESDAY 2.24
NEWS STORIES
NYPD Deployed Robot Dog in the Bronx
NYPD’s first Digidog was deployed in the Bronx to a home invasion Tuesday.
And then he went for a quick lunch at a robotic dog food truck.
#HappeningNow NYPD robot dog deployed in the Bronx
Video by Daniel Valls (FNTV https://t.co/rhaCXIA0Nv ) Desk@freedomnews.tv pic.twitter.com/NoOZewxUwL
— Freedomnews.tv FNTV (@FreedomNTV) February 23, 2021
A 30 Year Old in Harlem is Making Pizza People Are Dying To Get Their Hands On, But It Isn't For Sale
You can’t order a pizza from Gabriele Lamonaca, and you definitely can’t pay for one. But you can sign up, and if you’re chosen, he’ll trade you one of his precious pies for something homemade from you.
I can’t buy one? How about I trade you one for this bullet? Hand over the pizza, pie-man.
Tucker Carlson Couldn't Find Q So Obviously QAnon Doesn't Exist
Tucker Carlson had his CRACK staff searching the internet for QAnon and claims they didn’t even find a website pertaining to it. Tucker, it’s time to hire a new staff.
Tucker Carlson says he couldn't find any evidence that the Qanon conspiracy theory even exists, like theres nothing out there proving that it's a thing pic.twitter.com/tqeYm73pAb
— Andrew Lawrence (@ndrew_lawrence) February 24, 2021
How Did All These Rich White Folk Get Those Minority-Priority Vaccine Codes?
LA’s rich, white, and powerful are showing up for vaccine appointments with codes that were supposed to be handed out for minority residents. These codes were meant to help even out some of the vaccine disparity taking place.
This is white people’s version of mugging.
Yup, There’s a Food Truck for Dogs
Woof Bowl is the doggie diner on wheels that sells hamburgers, nuggets, ice cream and beer for pups.
Who says you can’t shit where you eat.
New Post Office Ducks
Well they’re trucks, but they look like ducks don’t they? The USPS spent a bunch of money to design and manufacture a bunch of these new more ‘modern’ postal trucks.
They’re nice but where are the mail carrying drones you promised us?
This is the new next-gen USPS delivery vehicle coming to your neighborhood by 2023 pic.twitter.com/WkEd3VkHkU
— Sam Mintz (@samjmintz) February 23, 2021
Movie Theaters Opening in NYC!
Movie Theaters are soon going to be back in the big city but the question is, will the audience come back too?
Prediction: they’ll come. They’ll wear their masks. But you’re not going to get them to change out of those sweatpants.
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SPORTS
Tiger's Ex Mistress REALLY Worried About His Career Post Car Accident
Rachel Uchitel, former mistress of Tiger Woods, was contacted by the New York Post to get her take on his accident and she’s very concerned about his career going forward. She should know, she once slept with an orthopedic surgeon.
Looks Like Big Ben Is Coming Back One More Time
The Steelers released a statement saying that Ben is coming back next season to play. This would seem odd due to Ben’s age but we’re living in a world where Tom Brady exists.
Statement from #Steelers President Art Rooney II on QB Ben Roethlisberger: pic.twitter.com/mB0CwkmrCh
— Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) February 24, 2021
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
STRONGBAD ON VINYL!
Look who’s back and ready to rock on vinyl. It’s Strongbad!
If the vinyl works out, he’s heading to 8 track next.
Steve Wonder's Moving to Africa
Stevie Wonder told Oprah that he’s moving to Ghana, permanently, to protect his grandchildren from injustice
Which leaves the question…are they going with him?
He’s Going…Going….Ghana
Naked Chelsea Promotes New Special
Chelsea Handler is naked in, and then out of, a hot tub because she really wants you to hear about her new special.
Why doesn’t she take a long walk on a Chelsea Pier.
Jeopardy Fans Love Mike Richards
It’s not that fans didn’t like Ken Jennings hosting Jeopardy, its just that they like Mike Richards much more. Richards is actually the show’s EP, and stepped in last minute. He’s a dreamboat and well spoken, if you believe Twitter.
Seems like people are starting to feel much better about Alex Trebek dying, now.
Our executive producer Mike Richards shares some thoughts from the Jeopardy! stage before stepping behind the lectern. pic.twitter.com/wcalQgBRda
— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) February 22, 2021
Watch Iggy Pop Read Dylan Thomas
Iggy Pop recorded himself reading Dylan Thomas’ “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night.” It’s Weird and Spooky as you might expect.
Okay Iggy, you don’t have to go gentle…but you do have to go.
Tina Tease
The HBO documentary about Tina Turner is coming soon, and the cable network released a teaser trailer.
What did Ike ever see in her in the first place?
Meet Your First AI Friend, She Bakes Cookies!
Ruth is an AI created by Nestle to help you bake better. She’ll answer your questions or just coach you through a batch of chocolate chip.
She’s not real, but her cookies are.
https://cookiecoach.tollhouse.com/
No More Cosplay for Sacha Baron Cohen
Cohen says his Undercover Character days are behind him. No more “Borat”. No more Ali G. Someone shot at him while filming Borat 2. That’s not the only reason but it definitely is a part of it.
Meanwhile Rudy Giuliani is thinking “why couldn’t you have come up with with idea a little earlier?”.
238 Documentaries Submit for Oscar
This year a record number of filmmakers submitted documentaries to the Academy for this Years Oscars, smashing the previous record of 170.
Big big win in the name of quantity but a big loss for quality.
Asian Co-Star In Gran Torino No Fan Of Film
Bee Vang, who co-starred in Gran Torino, is speaking out about the Asian racial slurs used in the decade old film and how he thinks they’ve added to anti-asian racism in America. Luckily for him no one’s seen Gran Torino since it’s come out.
”Bruce
New Jersey prosecutor’s have dropped the DWI and Reckless Driving charges against Bruce Springsteen today after he pleaded guilty. It helped that between all the prosecutor’s they’ve been to 756 Bruce shows.
Obama Once Broke A Friend’s Nose Over Racial Slur
On his new podcast with Bruce Springsteen, former President Obama recalled the time he broke his friend’s nose for calling him an unidentified racial slur. Obama acknowledged that his friend didn’t know what the word meant, but knew it was hurtful, so he ‘popped him in the face’. This and other stories will be part of the ‘Obama’s True Hawaiian Stories’ segment.
TRENDING
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VIRAL VIRAL
Ranting Televangelist + Pandemic + Pianist = Musical
Televangelist Kenneth Copeland’s Covid rant demanding a vaccine got a new remix- well not so much a remix. Brandon Ethridge turned Copeland into a broadway mini musical with a little piano.
What are the three best ways to call for a vaccine?
Telephone, telegram…televangelist: The Musical.
Woman Beats Down Intruder While Filming IG Video
While filming a dancing video for Instagram, a Brazilian woman found herself fighting off an intruder. Angela Conclaves said her ‘docile pit bull instinct’ kicked in when he tried to put his hands on her. Did she at least get to keep the dog?!?
STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
Local Fast Food is Still Fast Food
Not all fast food is national. Some of the most loved fast food joints are regional. Places like DeAngelo’s and Culvers are total blanks to New Yorkers.
But one thing all fast food has in common- its all cheap crap. That’s why they call it fast food because the food makes you want to fast.
What Do People Say is the Best Age in Your life?
According to a study, the perfect age is 36.
So it turns out the weirdos who said the best year was when they were varsity quarterback were wrong??
Pandemic Lonelines Fucking Up Young Adults
A study says that young adults are getting the worst of pandemic loneliness.
I know you’re missing out on your wild years, all your friends, and late nights out on the town but have you tried baking?? It’s fun that you can eat and without friends you don’t even have to share it!
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