Wednesday March 9 : Daily Links

WEDNESDAY 3.9


NEWS STORIES

 



Russian Go Fuck Yourself Ship Has Been Destroyed

The Russian battleship that attacked Snake Island has been destroyed by Ukraine resistance fighters. This is the ship that Ukraine soldiers said “go fuck yourself” to back in February when the invasion began.

Could someone tell Putin to go fuck himself next?

Read more at Fox.


The First Capitol Rioter to Demand a Trial Found Guilty on All Counts

Texan Guy Reffitt was the first accused Jan 6 defendant who didn’t make a plea deal, and took his chances before a jury. They found him guilty on all five counts.

The first and the last. You don’t need a crystal ball to know everyone else is going to ask for a plea deal now.

Read more at Buzzfeed News


Starbucks & CocaCola & McDonalds No Longer Selling Product in Russia

We may not be able to stop Putin’s forces from advancing but at least we can make sure they’re groggy from not having access to caffeine. These three megacorporations finally made the decision to stop offering services in Russia.

If this doesn’t turn the tide of the war, don’t know what will.

Read more at mediaite.


Donald Trump's Social Media Platform Has a Long List of Problems


Truth can’t seem to get off the ground. Trump’s social network has so many glitches, that most people who want to can’t even join.

You know, you really have to start when you have a start up.

Read more at 9news.


Editor-In-Chief Of Russia Today Quits

The Editor-In-Chief of RT, the state run Russian news organization, has quit and they’re convinced someone’s gonna drop a nuke over this Ukrainian war. But since this is coming from someone associated with RT we know it’s bullshit.

Read more at Fox.


Triple The Amount Of Spring Breakers Expected This Year In Florida

Spring break is underway, and this is the first year that Florida has no covid restrictions at all. Add to that the timing of a bunch of Florida school district vacations all at the same time, and you’ve got a recipe for a very packed out beach.

Invest in oil and Bud Light as fast as you can.

Read more at the Daily Mail.



SPORTS



NFL Defensive End Achieved Childhood Dream and Now Everyone Hates Him

Ravens player Derek Wolfe won a super bowl, but until now he hadn’t achieved his biggest dream. That happened when he shot and killed a 2,000 lb buffalo with an arrow, held up his heart and posted pics.

Imagine how good of a shot you have to be to hit something as big as a buffalo.

Read more at TMZ


Here Are The Details On The Russ Wilson Trade

The Seahawks got QB Drew Lock, 2 first round picks and some other odds and ends for dealing Russell Wilson to the Broncos. Since Russell is a Bronco now, he’s gotta change his catchphrase to Let Russ Buck.

Read more on Twitter.


Russell Westbrick Is Not Taking The Name Calling Well

Russell Westbrook relayed a story about how his son is very proud of his last name and talks about it all the time at school. So everyone lay off Russ. Though he should be happy they’re not calling him Russell “BreastSuck”.

Watch the video on Twitter. Jump to 1:21.


Now Everyone Is Mad At Calvin Ridley's Suspension

With Calvin Ridley getting a year suspension, that’s reminding everyone of the disciplinary actions against Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson, Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers from years past. If only Calvin had assaulted someone instead, he’d be playing next season.

Read more at the Daily Beast.



CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



Pete Davidson Opens Former Private SNL Bar to the Public

Pebble Bar is a co-owner of a new cool bar with a secret entrance via Rockefeller Center. Previously the spaces was used as a private pub frequented by “SNL” cast members.

Dude, you have this cool secret club and you’re still bothering with that crazy old boat?
Read more at nypost.


Ripa Goes Full House of Gucci to Promo Post Oscars Show

Kelly Ripa went deep into character as Patrizzia Reggiani, who you may know better as the character Lady Gaga played in House of Gucci. The transformation for her annual montage of Oscar nom films, which airs the day after the Academy Awards.

Does she have anybody else who wasn’t nominated that she could dress up as?

Read more at People.


Bob Dylan's Got a New Book Coming Out

The 80 year old singer and nobel prize winner is dropping a new book this November. Titled, “The Philosophy of Modern Song”, the book will contain essays about the songs and songwriters he’s admired.

“He analyzes what he calls the trap of easy rhymes, breaks down how the addition of a single syllable can diminish a song, and even explains how bluegrass relates to heavy metal. And while they (the essays) are ostensibly about music, they are really meditations and reflections on the human condition. Running throughout the book are nearly 150 carefully curated photos as well as a series of dream-like riffs that, taken together, resemble an epic poem.”

This will be a fascinating read for everyone who speaks jibberish.

Read more at ap news.


Eminem Breaks Record for Gold and Platinum Certified Singles

The Super Bowl halftime show helped push Eminem into the record books with 73.5 million new Gold & Platinum Program certifications according to the Recording Industry Association of America.

Who knew he still made music?

Read more at Variety.


Ernie Hudson Joining Cast of Quantum Leap Revival

The reboot takes place 30 years after Dr. Sam Beckett first vanished in the quantum accelerator. A new team is restarting the project hoping to understand what happened. Hudson will play Herbert “Magic” Williams, a veteran who is the head of the Quantum Leap time travel project.

This is as close as he can get to ghostbusters.

Read more at Deadline.



VIRAL & TRENDING



Reddit's List of Big News Stories that Just Got Dropped Before Getting Answers

Did all of these open questions just get swept under the rug? Cause we damn sure never got any answers to why the Las Vegas Sniper did what he did, who sent anthrax after 9/11 or why Beyonce performed for Ghadaffi’s family.

If the question is motive, the answer is usually money.

Read more at Digg.


This HAS to Be the Worst Slang for Sex in the History of Language

Fans of the original Newlywed game will remember a favorite phrase of the writers and host Bob Eubanks was “Making Whoopee”.

Let’s be honest. “Making Love” isn’t a whole lot better.

Read more at mel magazine.



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