Wednesday September 22: Daily Links

WEDNESDAY 9.22


NEWS STORIES

 



Amazon Lobbying Feds to Legalize Weed

The delivery giant is hoping to push the government to at least make weed federally legal in the states that have already legalized.

Looking forward to Amazon Primo.

Read more at Vice.


Bill Gates Addresses Epstein Connection

Listen to Bill Gates try to explain why he was hanging out with Jeffrey Epstein. Bill needs to stop giving interviews.

Watch the clip at Mediaite.


Watch The SpaceX Crew Open The Dragon Cupola For The First Time

This new commercial space ship is going to be great for these passengers social media feeds.

Watch the video on Reddit.


Scientists Say Our Images of Dinosaurs Are All Wrong

Modern research on dinosaurs in the past 25 years have dramatically changed beliefs on what the creatures looked like. There’s fur. There are feathers. And new species are still being discovered.

The most shocking discovery? They didn’t work for humans as dishwashers, lawnmowers, and sprinklers in Bedrock.

Read more at CNN.


Did These Two Guys Get Arrested for Too Much KFC?

Down under in New Zealand two men were caught with three buckets of chicken, 10 tubs of coleslaw, and a big stash of fries on the side violating Covid regs. Police also found $100,000 in cash and a number of empty ounce bags

It wasn’t what they were delivering, it was what they were picking up that was the problem.

Read more at TDB.


710 Indigenous People Are Missing in Wyoming, Where Gabby Petito Disappeared

A lot of people are upset that Gabby Petito’s tragic case has gotten so much more attention than the scores of other missing person cases including 710 native americans who are listed as missing in the state of Wyoming.

Brian Laundrie is wanted for questioning in all 710 cases.

Read more at Insider.



SPORTS



Blue Jays Pissed Tampa Player Took Their Catchers Play Card

A Rays player was caught on camera taking the play card that fell from the Blue Jays catcher that apparently had the pitching game plan on it and the Jays aren’t happy about it. They still won so really this is just embarrassing for the Rays.

Watch the video on Twitter.


Now We Know Why Aaron Rogers Is Growing Long Hair

The Green Bay QB has said that he’s letting his hair grow out for a planned Halloween costume. He hasn’t revealed the costume but it is a hero of his.

If only he could commit to his team the way he commits to a children’s holiday….

Read more at NY Post.


Connor McGregor’s First Pitch at Wrigley Will Not Soon Be Forgotten

This is more embarrassing than your last three bouts. And your suit.

Read more at barstool.


Erin Andrews Panics Every Time She Has to Talk to Belichick

Don’t worry nobody pays attention to those interviews anyhow.

Read more at mediaite.



CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



Lil Nas X Covers Jolene For BBC Radio One

Lil Nas X covered Jolene for BBC Radio One. So apparently Jolene is into a bisexual dude?

Watch the video at Digg.


Joan Rivers Inspires Another Comedy Series That Will Probably Be a Huge Hit

Kathryn Hahn will play comedian Joan Rivers in a new Showtime series called ‘The Comeback Girl.’ The series is set when Joan was 54, soon after The Late Show was cancelled and her husband committed suicide.

“Trailblazer. Adored. Cruel. Diva. Joan Rivers had a life like no other. At age 54, she was a superstar comedienne…and then it all fell apart. THE COMEBACK GIRL is the awe-inspiring untold story of how Joan Rivers persevered through near suicide and professional abyss to rebuild herself and her career to become a global icon.”

The third series ABOUT Joan Rivers from all the people who wouldn’t give a series TO Joan Rivers.

Read more at variety.


Daniel Craig Thinks James Bond Should Not Be Played By a Woman

Craig says Bond writers should create better parts for women, but not the lead part. Bond has to be a man, he says.

Okay but remember, before you took on the role… James Bond had to be attractive.

Read more at IndieWire.


Island of Monserrat Wants to Solve Tourism Safety Issues By Requiring Travelers to Stay for Months, And Prove a Big Bank Account

Black sand beaches, and a community with almost no covid await those willing to pass a background check, commit to staying two months, and earn a minimum of $70k a year. So far, 21 travelers have taken advantage of the program which encourages remote workers to spend time in their bubble.

This sounds like Gilligans Island if only the Howells were there.

Read more at dnyuz.



TRENDING



Instead Of Egging, The Kids Are Beaning In Britain

Police in the UK have had to issue warnings to keep on the lookout for kids buying large quantities of baked beans due to the amount of “beanings” taking place. Which is kids throwing beans at homes. Not the cans, the actual beans from the cans. All the cops have to do is go around smelling teenagers hands and if they stink of bean juice they got their man.

Get all the details at the Guardian.



VIRAL VIRAL



The Baltimore Accent 101

Watch this masterclass in how to talk like you live in Balmore.

Jeet yet? No. Jew?

Via Digg.


Chet Hanks Extended Interview Gives Extended Cringes

Didn’t get enough White Boy Summer? There’s plenty more here as Chet talks about growing up a Hanks, and how White Boy Summer is all about black girl magic. He also explains how straight his parents are and how he doesn’t fit in to his famous family.

I guess in the debate of nature and nurture the answer is neither.



STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS



Here's A History Of Actors Playing Much Younger Teenagers In Film

Mel Magazine has put together a list of actors “awkwardly” playing teenagers in film. Hey a gig’s a gig, don’t judge the actors.

Read the list at Mel Magazine.


Hack Your Way to the Best Sweet Corn!

This guy says he has the definitive methodology to buy, cut, shuck and cook your sweet corn. Don’t boil, don’t even grill. Instead you should boil water, then turn off your stove and then put your corn in the pot to maximize the integrity and flavor of the kernels.

So the corn just needs a nice bath.



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