Cardi B probably knows a lot more about President Franklin D. Roosevelt than you do
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Cardi B probably knows a lot more about President Franklin D. Roosevelt than you do
"I love government. I'm obsessed with presidents. I'm obsessed to know how the system works."
That's what Billboard chart sensation Cardi B told GQ's Caity Weaver in an extensive profile(opens in a new tab) published Monday morning.
The Bronx-born rapper, who released the highly anticipated album Invasion of Privacy last week, has delivered us bangers and viral clips for the better part of a year. All of that without revealing, until now, that she knows her stuff when it comes to the history of presidents in this country.
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In the feature, Cardi starts off by admitting her love of our 32nd president, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Here's what she had to say about him:
"First of all," continues Cardi B, "he helped us get over the Depression, all while he was in a wheelchair. Like, this man was suffering from polio at the time of his presidency, and yet all he was worried about was trying to make America great—make America great again for real. He's the real 'Make America Great Again,' because if it wasn't for him, old people wouldn't even get Social Security."
But not only does she like him for putting his country first, Cardi also goes in on her love of Eleanor Roosevelt, the New Deal and offers up context about why FDR is, in her eyes, the best:
"Yes, from the New Deal. It was a system to get us back from the world Depression—then, on top of that, while he was president there was a fucking war going on. World War II was going on. So all this shit going on in the United States, while recouping the country from an economic tragedy, making sure that America won the war—and his wife? I would say she was almost like Michelle Obama. She was such a good humanitarian, and we both got the same birthday, Oct. 11."
But, as you should know by now, never underestimate Cardi B. Her knowledge isn't only limited to FDR. She can list all the presidents in order of their time in office, and when Weaver threw a random president at her — Buchanan — she was quick to offer up a fun fact:
"He was the 15th president," she says, and her tone is as neutral as if she were reciting types of weather. "Buchanan is the only president that was a bachelor."
Until we figure out which president would be a part of the #BardiGang, you can read more about her money moves, romance with political history and Offset, and more here(opens in a new tab).
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The internet made sooooo many jokes about Trumps fake news trophy tweet
Perhaps the biggest bummer about Twitter's new 280-character limit is that it allows the current president to compose tweets like this one:
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On Monday morning, President Donald Trump hit Twitter to suggest a "FAKE NEWS TROPHY" for whichever news network he deems produces "the most dishonest, corrupt" coverage of his presidency. As usual, Fox was excluded from Trump's media rage.
In the same tweet, Trump referred to himself as the American people's favorite president with a parenthetical "(me)." According the most recent Gallup(opens in a new tab) poll, the self-described "favorite" president's approval rating currently sits at 37 percent.
Naturally the internet jumped all over Trump's first tweet of the day. Some even have a solid suggestion for Trump's proposed "FAKE NEWS TROPHY":
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Project Entrepreneur expands accelerator program to help more women entrepreneurs build scalable companies
Since launching in 2015, Project Entrepreneur(opens in a new tab) — a media partner of Mashable — has trained more than 1,200 aspiring entrepreneurs representing 131 U.S. cities. Its annual venture competition has yielded an alumnae community of nearly 400 women entrepreneurs, with the 2016 finalists reporting $10+ million raised in seed and pre-seed funding.
Now entering its third year, Project Entrepreneur (PE) — an initiative from the Rent the Runway Foundation and UBS Elevating Entrepreneurs(opens in a new tab) — is expanding the number of winning companies in the accelerator from three to five.
“We are so excited to continue working with UBS in providing women with the tools they need to create high-growth companies, and see their visions through,” said Jennifer Hyman, CEO and Co-Founder of Rent the Runway. “Past participants in our accelerator continue to inspire us with their incredible progress, including closing rounds of funding. We are eager to provide the next class of talented female founders with the tools and support they need to scale, and to see the disruption their companies bring to various different industries.”
PE's annual venture competition is open to female founders who are in the prototype or beta stages, have their first paying customers, or are generating revenue. The top 200 applicants will be invited to attend the PE Intensive in New York City on April 13-14, 2018, a free two-day event comprised of in-depth workshops, expert speakers and a pitch competition. The five winning founders will each receive a $10,000 grant, a spot in the five-week accelerator program at Rent the Runway’s New York office and mentorship and engagement with UBS executives, entrepreneurs, and investors. Founders interested can apply online(opens in a new tab); but don’t wait, as the deadline is December 1st!
Last year’s winning companies included: New York-based LOLI Beauty(opens in a new tab), the first BIY (Blend It Yourself) clean and green beauty brand; Scottsdale-based The Touchpoint Solution(opens in a new tab), a neuroscience wearable that alleviates stress by altering the body’s stress response in as little as 30 seconds; and San Francisco-based Lace & Liberty(opens in a new tab), merging direct-to-consumer convenience with luxury bespoke bridalwear. Two additional New York-based companies were hosted by The Knot/XO Group Co-Founder Carley Roney and designer Rebecca Minkoff: Repeat Roses(opens in a new tab), a sustainable floral waste removal business that gives back to people and planet, and Reboundwear(opens in a new tab), athleisure wear with a purpose, respectively.
“The caliber of companies we're seeing through Project Entrepreneur further validates what we've always believed — that there is an incredible population of talented female founders in cities and towns across the country,” said Lori Feinsilver, UBS Head of Community Affairs & Corporate Responsibility, Americas. “Being able to reach these women and provide them with access to resources and support that will help fuel their growth gives us confidence that we can indeed level the playing field.”
Visit projectentrepreneur.org/apply(opens in a new tab) for details on Project Entrepreneur’s Venture Competition, and check out PE’s resources including #theTools podcast(opens in a new tab), blog posts(opens in a new tab) and educational modules(opens in a new tab).
This article is part of a media partnership between Mashable & Project Entrepreneur. For more information, visit here(opens in a new tab).
Two people trying to run the same government agency makes for a really awkward first day
Revolutionaries, take note -- if you're planning a government takeover, please use high quality breakfast pastries.
That's a lesson that White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney(opens in a new tab) apparently hadn't learned when he stepped into the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau today. He was there to take on an additional job as the agency's director.
The only problem? The agency's acting director, Leandra English, refused to cede it to him, in the workplace drama of the decade.
As a Trump appointee, Mulvaney wasn't exactly welcomed at at the job, so he brought crappy Dunkin' Donuts as a way to "ease" himself into an agency he's expected to destroy.
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On Friday, Director Richard Cordray(opens in a new tab) stepped down, leaving English to serve as acting director. Last night, English filed a lawsuit claiming that she is the "rightful acting director" of the agency. English has asked the court to impose a temporary restraining order to prevent Trump from appointing anyone, arguing that she is entitled to her position under the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform Law(opens in a new tab).
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None of that stopped Mulvaney. On Monday, the Budget Director stepped into the CFPB, ready to take on his new job.
This is how English responded in an email sent to 1,600 staff.
"I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving. With Thanksgiving in mind, I wanted to take a moment to share my gratitude to all of you for your service,” English said(opens in a new tab), signing the note with her title, "Acting Director."
And that, my friends, is what we call a death drop.
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Here's how Mulvaney responded:
“Please disregard any instructions you receive from Ms. English in her presumed capacity as acting director.” Mulvaney said(opens in a new tab). “I apologize for this being the very first thing you hear from me. However, under the circumstances I suppose it is necessary. If you’re at 1700 G Street today, please stop by the fourth floor to say hello and grab a doughnut.”
If Mulvaney, a budget hawk, thinks he can sway members of an agency whose jobs he's poised to eliminate with Dunkin' Donuts, he's out of his mind. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau(opens in a new tab) was explicitly designed to protect consumers from banks and credit card companies. Mulvaney once famously called the agency "sad" and "sick." He is not, as members of the agency likely know, their friend.
And dude, if you're going to try and win your staff over with breakfast pastries, at least go for something slightly more delicious than Dunkin'. Some suggestions:
Krispy Kreme
Entenmann's Coffee Cake
Savory bacon cheddar scones
Literally anything else
The case is currently being decided. In the meantime, here's Twitter's majority opinion on the issue:
We actually have two people claiming to be the CFPB acting director and this is *not* a romantic comedy where they fall in love at the end. pic.twitter.com/R80kPJdQrN(opens in a new tab)
— Matt Fuller (@MEPFuller) November 27, 2017(opens in a new tab)
Donuts were a big hit at cfpb. Like they always are. @MickMulvaneyOMB(opens in a new tab) pic.twitter.com/zgX5Y1Rlt3(opens in a new tab)
— john czwartacki (@CZ) November 27, 2017(opens in a new tab)
If there's a Trump strategy here, it's to sideline her as a CFPB messenger by starting round 10,000 of the stupid "Pocahontas" story
— Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) November 27, 2017(opens in a new tab)
what if i went to the cfpb with bagels and was like "i am your new king, follow me"
— Matt Levine (@matt_levine) November 27, 2017(opens in a new tab)
we should find out who is the real acting director by threatening to cut the CFPB in half
— Alexandra Petri (@petridishes) November 27, 2017(opens in a new tab)
Chef José Andrés, the man who single-handedly served 3 million meals to Puerto Rico post Hurricane Maria, had the best response of them all.
@CFPB(opens in a new tab) team members! i know is confusing. To have two bosses? Please bring a proof you work there to any of our DC restaurants and first drink is on us...
— José Andrés (@chefjoseandres) November 27, 2017(opens in a new tab)
Woman posts video of crocodile attack, and it is heartstopping
Welp, this is a close call.
A tourist was bitten on the leg by a crocodile on at Cape Tribulation in Queensland, Australia on Monday night, while standing on a creek bank close to the waters edge.
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A Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) spokesperson said in a statement the crocodile was estimated to be 2 to 2.5 metres (78 to 98 inches) long.
A video posted on the Facebook page of Ally Bullifent shows the crocodile attack, which comes out of nowhere. It'll be sure to give you a shock.
The EHP said it would carry out a site assessment of the area on Tuesday, and will possibly target the crocodile "for removal" as it has displayed dangerous behaviour in a designated area. This means it'll be moved to a crocodile farm or a zoo, according to the Cairns Post(opens in a new tab).
For authorities, it also serves as a reminder about staying safe in areas where crocodiles might be around. Earlier this year, an 18-year-old boy was attacked by a crocodile while reportedly trying to impress a girl.
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Town crier who announced Prince Harrys engagement to Meghan Markle is 100% fake
England, with its quirky traditions and old-fashioned customs, is a land of endless fascination for outsiders, nominally for people from the former colony of the U.S.
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So it's understandable why a town crier -- with his elaborate, red and gold robed dress and tricorn hat -- attracted people's attention on social media when he was depicted in an ABC News video as he announces the news of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's engagement outside of Buckingham Palace:
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"Oyez, oyez, oyz!" He yells in the video. "Buckingham Palace is proud to announce the engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. God save the Queen!"
It can't get any more British than this.
Business Insider posted a similar video, calling him "the Royal Town Crier":
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However, it turns out the eccentric guy is not officially appointed by the Queen, nor is he a real town crier. His real name is Tony Appleton, from Romford, east London, and he's been making royal announcements for years, bell and scroll on hand.
In 2013, he fooled prominent American broadcasters(opens in a new tab) including Rachel Maddow and Anderson Cooper when he announced the birth of Prince William and Kate's firstborn, Prince George, outside St. Mary's Hospital.
"I'm a royalist. I love the royal family," he told (opens in a new tab)AP(opens in a new tab), while acknowledging he had no official royal role. "I came unannounced."
Still, many Americans fell for it:
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Cheeky theory is the best explanation yet for the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle engagement
News of the engagement between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle caught Americans' imagination just like any other story about the British royals -- births, anniversaries, celebrations, jubilees, and so on.
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But what if behind the jolly facade of a couple in love wishing to declare their commitment before God and the nation there's an actual conspiracy to reclaim a former colony, lost in a never-forgotten, embittered war?
That's the joke Greg Pollowitz, editor at Twitchy.com, dug up to explain the royal announcement:
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Meghan Markle is American, so the future offspring will be Americans! Da-daam! Boom! Mic drop!
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It was just a cheeky tweet, but it went absolutely viral and people just loved it:
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There was the obvious Brexit reference:
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As well as the Trump one:
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Some conjectured a crossover between two incredibly popular TV shows:
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But in general the tweets reacting to the joke were just hilarious:
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While someone took it a bit too seriously:
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Dog, sick and tired of waiting in car, slams his paw on the horn
It will be a long time before America finally grants dogs the right to drive.
Until then, dogs will have to do what they can to keep themselves entertained. Take this pup, who was recently left alone in a parking lot in " target="_blank">Nanaimo, British Columbia(opens in a new tab), and slammed its paw on the car horn out of exhaustion. And then it kept it there. For a long time.
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The video was captured by Joris Wiggers and posted on Facebook by Elizabeth Herman(opens in a new tab). It's not entirely clear that the dog knows how to get his paw off the horn, but no problem, doggo, that's what driver's permits are for.
Arbys bought Buffalo Wild Wings, so heres what a combined menu would look like
On Tuesday it was announced that Arby's owner Roark Capital will acquire(opens in a new tab) Buffalo Wild Wings for $2.4 billion (or roughly(opens in a new tab) 162,271,805 orders of BWW House Samplers).
Per Reuters(opens in a new tab), though the wings restaurant will become property of Arby's, it'll still operate on its own.
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We think this is a huge mistake.
Consider the disturbing menu possibilities a marriage of Arby's meats and BWW wings might afford us.
Our suggestions for this menu full of abominations below:
A half-pound Beef 'N Cheddar sandwich dipped in Bourbon Honey Mustard sauce, rolled in Desert Heat seasoning and deep fried
An entire smoked brisket coated in Blazin' hot sauce and served whole on a bed of deep-fried Cheddar Cheese Curds
Potato cakes drenched in Wild sauce
Beer-battered roast beef tacos
An Arby's House Sampler, featuring 12 classic Roast Beef sandwiches stacked in a pyramid
A Crispy Chicken Farmhouse Salad dressed with Hot BBQ sauce
Boneless Wings coated in Cheddar Cheese sauce
A Corned Beef 'N Cheese Slider cut up into pieces and sprinkled over Buffalo Mac & Cheese
A Cheese Curd Bacon Burger with a Pizza Slider speared on top
Every Arby's slider stacked in a tower and adhered to each another with smears of Parmesan Garlic sauce
The pastry shell of an Apple Turnover, filled with the B-Dubs Blender shake flavor of your choice
A large Ultimate Chocolate Shake blended with a slice of Chocolate Fudge Cake and drizzled over a plate of Dessert Nachos
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Cops share photo of a driver that went a little too hard with their Christmas tree
Look, if you want to cut down a massive Christmas tree, and stick it up inside your two-story living room, go for it. But maybe don't endanger anyone's life in the process.
Police in Massachusetts put up a post on their Facebook page on Friday, reminding people to please transport their Christmas trees safely. They really shouldn't have to do this, but here we are.
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"One of our officer's stopped this vehicle on Route 20 today," the cops said on Facebook(opens in a new tab), posting a photo of what appears to be a Prius topped with a Christmas tree.
The tree is so large, it completely obstructs the view of the side and rear windows. It's not clearly visible, but we're also guessing that it wasn't tied down very well.
While the tree transport was outrageous to say the least, most people in the comments were upset that the police decided to call the tree a "holiday tree" instead of a Christmas tree.
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2017 was the year Congresswoman Maxine Waters was elected president of All in With Chris Hayes.
From the moment she declared that the director of the FBI had "no legitimacy" and then death dropped in front of a gaggle of shellshocked reporters, 79-year-old Auntie Maxine has had our blood loyalty. Every floor she walked on in 2017, whether it was in the Capitol or at the MTV Movie Awards, became her stage and ultimately, a property in her empire.
More so than any other "deplorable" president with a Ziploc bag of fleas for a brain, Maxine Waters was the de facto leader of the free world/MSNBC in 2017.
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Congresswoman Waters gave us so many viral gifts in 2017. Here are just a few of them.
1. The time she accused James Comey of having no credibility and then just walked on out
2. When she revealed that she was "never going to go" to Trump's Inauguration because, "I don't honor him, I don't respect him and I don't want to be involved with him."
3. The time she was asked what she would do once she was done impeaching Trump, and she replied: "Impeach Pence."
4. When she delivered MTV's first ever "Best Fight Against the System" award, did a plié, and got a standing ovation.
5. When she tweeted that it was time for our "racist throwback" Attorney General to go back "to the plantation"
Sessions doesn't remember what he said, when he said it, & where he was when he said it. Don't blame him. Time to go back to the plantation.
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6. Her "Bye, Felicia" moment
Tillerson's plans are backfiring. Russia sanctions still in place, State is in shambles, & he discovered his boss is a moron. Bye Felicia!
— Maxine Waters (@RepMaxineWaters) October 6, 2017(opens in a new tab)
7. When she busted out this stunner of jean jacket, rose pants ensemble at the Tax March
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8. When she started railing against Trump and told a room full of supporters, "We've got to stop his ass"
9. The moment she just said it:
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10. And the tweet that did it too:
Trump asked what Blacks had to lose. It was apparently healthcare, housing, college admission, & freedom after Sessions locks everyone up
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11. That day Bill O'Reilly tried to humiliate Auntie Maxine and just ... lol, sorry bro. She can't be intimidated.
12. When she "reclaimed her time" from Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin
13. So the internet did too
14. And the Women's March made "Reclaiming my time" the theme of a whole convention
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15. When Congresswoman Maxine Waters finally passed on her torch to the generation that needs it the most.
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Facebook freezes Venezuela presidents page for promoting a false COVID-19 cure
Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro, had his Facebook page temporarily frozen for violating the tech giant's policies against spreading misinformation about COVID-19, Reuters reports(Opens in a new tab).
Back in January, Maduro publicly advocated that Carvativir — a traditional remedy derived from thyme — was a "miracle" treatment that cured coronavirus. But without scientific evidence to support it, the claim was never approved by doctors.
Maduro also took to Facebook to post a video promoting the medication. In the video, he refers to Carvativir as "miracle drops" which can be used to both cure coronavirus and prevent a person from contracting it. Given that the video spreads false claims, Facebook removed it from Maduro's page.
But the social media company didn't stop there. A spokesperson confirmed to Reuters that, “due to repeated violations of our rules, we are also freezing the page for 30 days, during which it will be read-only.”
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Additionally, the social media company made it clear that Carvativir is not a cure or preventative for coronavirus. “We follow guidance from the WHO (World Health Organization) that says there is currently no medication to cure the virus,” the spokesperson told Reuters.
Maduro isn't the first politician to promote a "cure" for COVID-19 on Facebook. Former President Donald Trump also used the platform to falsely claim that REGN-COV2, the antibody cocktail given to him in the hospital after contracting COVID, was what he called a cure.
But regardless of whether you're a political figure or just a regular person posting on Facebook, the same rules apply. As stated under its Community Standards(Opens in a new tab), Facebook says it will "remove misinformation when public health authorities conclude that the information is false and likely to contribute to imminent violence or physical harm.
Adorable mom live texts Beyoncés entire Coachella performance
This mom couldn't get enough of Beychella.
Beyoncé's Coachella performance on Saturday night was incredible. With a staggering 26 song set, costume changes, cameos by Jay-Z, Solange, and Destiny's Child -- all flawlessly livestreamed for the entire two hour set. It's obvious why the festival was dubbed Beychella. This is the kind of performance that'll be studied in history classes 50 years from now.
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But we're not the only ones who were in absolute awe during Beyoncé's set. Twitter user @Natparkss shared screenshots of her mother's live reactions to the performance.
Her mom wrote a whole essay about Beyoncé.
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In the texts live updating her daughter on Bey's performance, Natalie's mom gushes, "When she smiles, she's SO BEAUTIFUL! And when she gives that mad look, I'm scared! I hope she beat up Jay z!"
She was referring to Jay Z's affair, which was discussed in Beyoncé's 2016 album Lemonade and his 2017 album 4:44.
As hyped as she was, Natalie's mother was still reserved about Beyoncé's provocative choreography and risqué outfits. "Her voice is amazing but her shorts are a little small," she texted, "She has a lot of naughty moves that make me uncomfortable lol."
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Her mother couldn't help but be ecstatic during the set. She was so pumped when it was done that she had to take Zzzquil to fall asleep.
"I didn't know how to feel bc I was so overwhelmed THE WHOLE TIME," she ranted, "I may never be the same!!"
And the talk of women's empowerment, particularly when Beyoncé called out Jay-Z, got Natalie's mother riled up. She couldn't believe that we were blessed with such a breathtaking performance -- for free.
If you've ever wondered about the awe-inspiring powers of Queen Bey, read Natalie's mother's exuberant review of the concert.
"I felt like that women in the Ikea commercial where she screams "start the car" & she's screaming w her hands in the air as they're driving away, bc she thinks she's stealing. That was me!!" I kept thinking Youtube was going to shut off my live feed and make me pay. I just kept wondering why i was so lucky to get to watch her for free, i was so confused. Omg there were so many emotions watching her perform!! ... i would watch it again in a heartbeat & I'm guessing i would like it even better the 2nd time!! And I absolutely LOVED how humble she was to the audience as she kept thanking them. She's such a class act!"
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"IT WAS PERFECTION!" she said, in disbelief that her daughter had the audacity to sleep through such a historic moment in music.
After about four pages' worth of screenshotted texts, Natalie finally responded with "alright i gotta find it online."
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"You don't even know! Thank God i made it through the night! I finally fell asleep," her mother concluded, "My head was spinning! I am so dramatic."
Bottom line: Don't ever doubt the power of Beyoncé's music.
Roy Moore thinks America was at its best when slavery existed
Roy Moore thinks America was great before the '60s -- the 1860s.
Yes, before the Senate candidate was famous for allegations of sexual assault, he was renowned for his blatant racism and homophobia. A quote from a September story in the Los Angeles Times surfaced and went viral on Thursday, and it's a doozy(opens in a new tab).
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"In response to a question from one of the only African Americans in the audience — who asked when Moore thought America was last 'great' -- Moore acknowledged the nation’s history of racial divisions, but said: 'I think it was great at the time when families were united — even though we had slavery — they cared for one another…. Our families were strong, our country had a direction.'"
That's Roy Moore (in the same speech he referred to Native Americans and Asian Americans as "reds and yellows") expressing nostalgia for a time when slavery was legal in the United States. Decent human beings were outraged.
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In the polls, the Donald Trump-approved Roy Moore has a slight edge(opens in a new tab) in the Senate race over Democrat Doug Jones. The people of Alabama hit the polls on Dec. 12. Hopefully, they don't choose the candidate who yearns for a time when it was OK for white slaveowners to buy and sell people of a different race.
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Social media is loving Angela Merkels photo of Trump vs. G7 summit leaders
As per usual, Angela Merkel has no time for Donald Trump's nonsense.
On Saturday, the German Chancellor shared a striking photo of the G7 summit on Instagram that prominently showed her and other world leaders gathered around Trump.
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The U.S. president is seated with his arms crossed, while Merkel, and other world leaders (all standing, BTW) are seen staring down at him. Needless to say, everyone in the photo looks visibly tense. Arms are folded, hands are on the table, and people definitely noticed.
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Macron straight-up turned Trump's skin white with intense G7 handshake
"Day two of the G7 summit in Canada: spontaneous meeting between two working sessions," Merkel captioned the post, tagging President Trump, British Prime Minister Theresa May, and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Since Trump's been somewhat isolated during the summit — between disagreeing on tariffs and trade barriers, suggesting the group reinstate Russia(opens in a new tab) back into the meetings, and LEAVING EARLY(opens in a new tab) (prior to discussions on climate change) to meet Kim Jong-un — Twitter users couldn't help but suggest the image was a pretty spot-on representation of the event.
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Many also thought the post was Merkel attempting to throw shade at Trump. (Let's not forget their history filled with failed handshakes and exasperated head-in-hand body language.)
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And others, including Chrissy Teigen, felt the photo perfectly painted Trump as an infant in the middle of a tantrum.
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While we may never know what was being said while this picture was taken, all signs point to Merkel enthusiastically screaming, "BOY BYE!" at Trump's plane as it flew away from the summit. Until next year, you two!
Quordle today: Here are the answers and hints for August 25
We're now in the last week of August, which means we're on the verge of crisp air, fall leaves, and pumpkin spiced this and that. But how can you be expected to enjoy the changing seasons when today's Quordle is such torture?
Fortunately, all four Quordle answers for today are down below. But if you've got time, check out our strategy guide. Become a Quordle champ by summer's end, instead of jumping to the answer. I have a feeling you'll want games like this to keep you company as the weather gets colder, so don't just spoil this one for yourself! (Unless you want to, because, again, the answers are all down there).
What is Quordle?
Quordle is a five-letter word guessing game similar to Wordle, except each guess applies letters to four words at the same time. You get nine guesses instead of six to correctly guess all four words. It looks like playing four Wordle games at the same time, and that is essentially what it is. But it's not nearly as intimidating as it sounds.
Is Quordle harder than Wordle?
Yes, though not diabolically so.
Where did Quordle come from?
Amid the Wordle boom of late 2021 and early 2022, when everyone was learning to love free, in-browser, once-a-day word guessing games, creator Freddie Meyer says he took inspiration from one of the first big Wordle variations, Dordle — the one where you essentially play two Wordles at once. He took things up a notch, and released Quordle on January 30(Opens in a new tab). Meyer's creation was covered in The Guardian(Opens in a new tab) six days later, and now, according to Meyer, it attracts millions of daily users. Today, Meyer earns modest revenue(Opens in a new tab) from Patreon, where dedicated Quordle fans can donate to keep their favorite puzzle game running.
How is Quordle pronounced?
“Kwordle.” It should rhyme with “Wordle,” and definitely should not be pronounced exactly like "curdle.”
Is Quordle strategy different from Wordle?
Yes and no.
Your starting strategy should be the same as with Wordle. In fact, if you have a favorite Wordle opening word, there’s no reason to change that here. We suggest something rich in vowels, featuring common letters like C, R, and N. But you do you.
After your first guess, however, you’ll notice things getting out of control if you play Quordle exactly like Wordle.
What should I do in Quordle that I don’t do in Wordle?
Solving a Wordle puzzle can famously come down to a series of single letter-change variations. If you’ve narrowed it down to “-IGHT,” you could guess “MIGHT” “NIGHT” “LIGHT” and “SIGHT” and one of those will probably be the solution — though this is also a famous way to end up losing in Wordle, particularly if you play on “hard mode.” In Quordle, however, this sort of single-letter winnowing is a deadly trap, and it hints at the important strategic difference between Wordle and Quordle: In Quordle, you can't afford to waste guesses unless you're eliminating as many letters as possible at all times.
Guessing a completely random word that you already know isn't the solution, just to eliminate three or four possible letters you haven’t tried yet, is thought of as a desperate, latch-ditch move in Wordle. In Quordle, however, it's a normal part of the player's strategic toolset.
Is there a way to get the answer faster?
In my experience Quordle can be a slow game, sometimes dragging out longer than it would take to play Wordle four times. But a sort of blunt-force guessing approach can speed things up. The following strategy also works with Wordle if you only want the solution, and don’t care about having the fewest possible guesses:
Try starting with a series of words that puts all the vowels (including Y) on the board, along with some other common letters. We've had good luck with the three words: “NOTES,” “ACRID,” and “LUMPY.” YouTuber DougMansLand(Opens in a new tab) suggests four words: “CANOE,” “SKIRT,” “PLUMB,” and “FUDGY.”
Most of the alphabet is now eliminated, and you’ll only have the ability to make one or two wrong guesses if you use this strategy. But in most cases you’ll have all the information you need to guess the remaining words without any wrong guesses.
If strategy isn't helping, and you're still stumped, here are some hints:
A semi-useful hint about today’s puzzle
Synonyms for all four words are in the following sentence (in no particular order).
After twisting my ankle in my attempt to hunt the deer, I had to remove the splint I made with a stick of bamboo and some cloth bandage when it started to cause a rash.
Are there any double or triple letters in today’s Quordle words?
No.
Are any rare letters being used in today’s Quordle like Q or Z?
If a friend is causing more strife than joy, you're not alone: in a Bumble BFF survey from January, 32 percent of respondents said they're not satisfied with the friendships they have in their lives.
Sometimes, we need to cut the cord in order to grow. We asked experts how to break off a toxic friendship — kindly.
Do I want to end a friendship?
Know that conflict is a normal and healthy part of every friendship, said female friendship coach and Bumble BFF's friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson(Opens in a new tab). While we might think of friendships as fun and easy, the reality is they're relationships that need maintenance.
"That said, 'friendship pruning' is very common as many of us go through new stages of life," Jackson noted. And people are feeling that now: 25 percent of respondents in the Bumble BFF survey said they're stuck in outdated friendships that no longer serve them, while 68 percent said they're a different person now compared to the person they were when they met their best friends/closest friends.
'Friendship pruning' is very common as many of us go through new stages of life.
"We can outgrow friendships and stay too long out of loyalty or history," said licensed psychotherapist and author of Boundary Boss, Terri Cole(Opens in a new tab), "but it is your job to be discerning about who gets the privilege of being in the VIP section of your amazing life."
Only you can make the decision to end a friendship. Jackson laid out some questions to ask yourself when identifying a potentially friendship-ending conflict:
Is this a conflict that you are willing to compromise on?
Do these conflicts happen more often than not?
Do the conflicts become more hurtful over time?
It is your job to be discerning about who gets the privilege of being in the VIP section of your amazing life.
"If the troubles of the friendship outweigh the overall value that it adds to your life," she added, "it might be time to end that friendship."
Cole also offered questions to ask about the friend themself:
Can I trust them?
Do I respect them?
Do we bring out the best in each other?
Does this friendship energize or deplete me most of the time?
Do they care about and respect me?
"If you can answer yes to the questions above and they energize you more than they deplete you, then the friendship is adding value to your life," Cole said. "If you answered no to more than a few you might need to work on your communication and boundary setting."
If you're in the latter camp, Cole recommends reflecting on how honest you are with your friend about your preferences, limits, and deal-breakers — meaning, your boundaries. If you already set regular boundaries and your friend doesn't honor them, it's time to have a conversation to share your frustrations.
"If the person is toxic or the relationship regularly causes you anxiety, frustration and suffering — it is time to cut them [loose]," said Cole.
The word "toxic" is thrown around a lot these days, but it's true that some people just don't serve you. Signs of a toxicity could be feeling drained after spending time together, or feeling like you're not heard or can't be yourself around them, said relationship expert and certified sex therapist at SexualAlpha(Opens in a new tab), Aliyah Moore.
There may be a slew of reasons why you don't want to break it off — misplaced loyalty, fear of rejection, and guilt, to name a few. The truth is, though, staying in these relationships can build up resentment towards the other person, Cole said. You're also not being honest with yourself or your friend.
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How can I end a toxic friendship?
Before committing to a script, Cole recommends energetically backing away from the friendship by not responding immediately and politely declining plans. The feeling of not vibing with the friendship anymore might be mutual! The mutual backing out of a friendship is what Jackson calls the "friendship fade-out."
It may be the case, though, that it's not mutual, and you have to have a conversation. Do so privately in a mode that fits for the friendship, whether it be FaceTime or face-to-face. Choose the right time and place, and avoid public situations where your friend may feel embarrassed, Cole said.
The mutual backing out of a friendship is what Jackson calls the "friendship fade-out."
Acknowledge that it's okay to end a friendship, Moore said. "You don’t have to feel guilty or bad about doing what is best for you."
Jackson has a three-part conversation formula:
1. Show your intention at the top of the conversation to set the tone and expectation. This can be like, "So, I've been thinking a lot about this lately…" or "I have something on my mind that I would like to talk to you about…"
2. Address your needs and don’t play the blame game. Use ‘I’ statements as much as you can; rather than "you are never there for me when I need you..," try saying “I need friendships in my life that can prioritize and support me in times of need."
3. Tell them how much you appreciate them and what your intention is for moving forward. This could be, "I have appreciated our friendship so much and you have been such an integral part of my life. However, I won’t be able to show up in this friendship in the same way that I have before."
If your friend gets emotional, listen to them. While you can't control how they react, you can control how you express yourself. Be prepared for a range of possible emotions, Moore said, whether it be sadness, anger, or confusion. Try to remain calm and compassionate, even if the now-former friend isn't. "Showing understanding and empathy will help to ensure that the relationship ends in a peaceful manner," she said.
Be honest and respectful — and don't ghost. As with most advice, however, there are caveats. If your friend threatened your safety and talking with them would make you feel unsafe, you can end the friendship abruptly and without explanation, Jackson said.
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How to cope when a friendship ends
Take time to grieve the relationship as you would a romantic one. It's natural that emotions will come up, even if this is something you want to happen. Respect both your process and theirs; it's okay if it takes time, especially if you were friends for a long time.
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What if we have mutual friends?
If you have mutual friends, you may want to skip "ending" the friendship entirely and back away from the individual instead, said Cole.
"Relationships morph and change so being unavailable for an individual relationship does not need to necessarily ruin the group experience," she said. If you "cut off" the individual completely, though, it will change the dynamic of the group.
If you need to decline group invitations because you know that person will be there, do so, Jackson said. When you're ready to see them again, be cordial; you don't have to pretend to be excited to see them, but you don't have to make it awkward, either.
Don't put the burden of this on your other friends, Jackson continued. Try to refrain from gossiping or making them pick sides. This may be a good opportunity to branch out and make new friends, or reconnect with old ones not in the friend group.
Through it all, take care of yourself, said Moore. If you've read this far, you likely want to be empathetic in this journey — that's more than a lot of people can say when ending relationships. Be kind to yourself and give yourself grace, just as you would to this ex-friend or anyone else.
"Ending a friendship can be difficult," Moore acknowledged, "but it is sometimes necessary for the sake of your mental health and wellbeing."
TikTok might as well be Euphoria High with the way users are eating up the spicy second season of HBO's teen drama. It’s like the way Twitter reacts to Succession, but with better edits and more glitter. Between swapping fan theories and stanning normal girl Lexi and drug dealer Fez's onscreen chemistry, Euphoria fans have been busy taking up space on TikTok this week.
Other notable trends include "It's just hay fever" and letting a filter determine who your celeb parents are.
The girls are talking about Euphoria again.
Euphoria has been inescapable on TikTok lately, inspiring a whole host of TikTok trends.
Creators have been using the song "Formula" from the Euphoria soundtrack to speculate everything — from what colleges they think the characters would attend(Opens in a new tab) to what skincare they would use(Opens in a new tab) to what their Pinterest boards would look like(Opens in a new tab).
The Euphoria obsession doesn't end there. TikTok users have also been loving the "Which Euphoria character are you" filter. It's been used over 25,000 times. While nothing beats the look of disappointment on someone's face when it lands on series villain Nate, it's since evolved into a way for people to write their own Euphoria fanfics. TikTokkers are now using it to insert themselves into the narrative, posing various questions(Opens in a new tab) like "who am I dating?" and "who is my best friend?" and letting the algorithm decide their fates. And some of these proposed plots are more interesting than the actual show!
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The best Euphoria-inspired trend turns beloved character Fez into a meme. In the Season 2 premiere, the normally soft-spoken drug dealer confronts Rue after a particularly intense encounter with a new dealer, saying, "Why you acting like that shit was fun Rue? For real. You pissing me off, acting dumb as fuck right now. God damn, all this smiling and laughing and shit." TikTok users are adding that audio to describe annoying situations.
The clip was first posted by @paidsosa(Opens in a new tab) with the caption "pov: me anytime my man yells at me." Now, nearly 18,000 videos have been uploaded using the sound. Some highlights include @hudaislost's video(Opens in a new tab) captioned, "guys after you make them go watch a romantic movie with you," which garnered over 4 million views and 1.5 million likes, and @ashleybonneville34's video(Opens in a new tab) that reads, "when your drunk friend thinks it's a good idea to run away from you when you're supposed to be taking care of them."
Sad, but true. Credit: TikTok / hudaislost
Whereas some TV fans congregate on Tumblr or Twitter, TikTok is seemingly the go-to place to discuss Euphoria.
It’s just hay fever
My favorite trend of the week finds TikTokkers lying about crying. This trend utilizes the scary "Crying Eyes" filter, while also using an audio in which one British child asks another British child, "What's the matter?" To which the other British child responds: "Just hay fever." The filter has been used nearly 80,000 times and audio nearly 60,000 times.
The premise of these videos is simple: The creator pretends that their crying eyes are caused by hay fever — aka allergies — instead of the situation described via the text on the screen. Combined, the tiny British voices and unfortunate situations make a hilarious trend. Take @ambulancelife's video(Opens in a new tab) for example: It reads, "when you tell your mom about a girl and get ghosted the next day." Yikes!
It's just hay fever.Credit: TikTok / ambulancelife
As always, TikTok loves to use humor to share cursed experiences.
Please adopt me
TikTok filters are winning this week! The "PLEASE ADOPT ME" filter cycles through celebrity names to reveal your celebrity parents. The filter was created a week ago by @allangregorio(Opens in a new tab), a Brazilian digital artist, and has since been used over 215,000 times.
The filter is a breeding ground for hilarious results and reactions. User @tim.stvnsn(Opens in a new tab) got Jimmy Fallon as both their parents and then proceeded to photoshop some silly family portraits. Their video got over 2 million views and over 483,000 likes.
Credit: TikTok / tim.stvnsn
Credit: TikTok / tim.stvnsn
The idea of your celebrity parents isn't a new one. Fans love to claim their favorite artists as their mom or dad, and fans of both Taylor Swift and Harry Styles (including yours truly) refer to themselves as children of divorce since the two pop stars split in 2013. I got Kanye West and Matt Damon, which is literally so cursed! Please don't adopt me.
West Elm Caleb
It wouldn't be this week on TikTok without a mention of "West Elm Caleb," a New York City furniture designer who has come to represent a certain type of man on dating apps: a serial dater who ghosts, sees multiple women at the same time, and sends nonconsensual nudes. Many women have had experiences with men like Caleb, and they banded together on TikTok to share their grievances.
However, the situation quickly spiraled out of hand when the FYP mob mentality took hold. West Elm Caleb was doxxed, and the West Elm Instagram was flooded with comments demanding he be fired. Here's your daily reminder that holding someone accountable is not the same as ruining their life.
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Pete Buttigiegs new influencer handbook is an extremely online way to campaign
Pete Buttigieg is taking online campaigning to a very 2019 level.
The South Bend mayor, who announced his official presidential bid(Opens in a new tab) on Sunday, understands the undeniable power of the internet, and he plans on using it to his full advantage.
Buttigieg, his husband Chasten, and their dogs(Opens in a new tab) Truman and Buddy, already have beloved Twitter presences, but the millennial mayor and his team took things a step further this weekend by releasing an entire set of digital assets, social media guidelines, and detailed explanations behind each of his visual campaign aesthetics so that influencers and fans can easily show him support online.
The Design ToolKit(Opens in a new tab), created by design firm Hyperakt and available through PeteforAmerica.com, serves as a sort of Buttigieg brand bible, if you will. The decision to create and release the guidelines was a bold, strategic, and honestly pretty smart move.
Pete Buttigieg's Design Tool Kit home page.Credit: peteforamerica.com
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"This is your home base for downloading the graphic assets you need to support our grassroots campaign," the home page reads.
The four areas below -- logos, colors, type, and Team Pete -- take supporters into the mind of Buttigieg, giving them all the information they could ever want or need about his decision-making processes. It's a lot of information. Borderline too much information, really. But it's here, so let us break it down.
Logos(Opens in a new tab)
In the "Logos"section of the site, Buttigieg describes how South Bend's Jefferson Boulevard Bridge inspired his logo, and he offers six pre-made graphics for download in JPG, PNG, or SVG format. He really tries to accommodate every possible preference.
Users can also play around with an interactive color pairing tool to create their own logo, which, despite my dream combo of Blue Sky and Rust Belt not being an approved option, is pretty fun.
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Before you download an asset, though, you must accept Mayor Pete's very official Terms Of Use, which clearly state:
Pete For America, Inc. (“PFA”) grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferrable, non-sublicensable, royalty-free limited license to use the Logos solely as depicted in the artwork made available for download. You agree to use the Logos for your personal, noncommercial use to show your support for PFA and Mayor Pete Buttigieg on posters, decals and related materials, with the Logos to be depicted as in the downloaded artwork and of commensurate quality. Any use by you of the Logos other than as specifically authorized here, without the prior written permission of PFA, is strictly prohibited and will terminate the license granted herein. Commercial use of the Logos is strictly prohibited. This license is revocable at any time.
If he hasn't scared you off yet, you might venture to explore the "Colors" section, which, I cannot stress enough, is as extra as it possibly could be.
Colors(Opens in a new tab)
Pete Buttigieg isn't a regular, red, white, and blue president. He's a cool president, who hand-picked his color scheme with the utmost consideration. Buttigieg apparently dug deep to land on the nine colors that serve as an "ode to his hometown and his life there" — like, maybe even deeper than Beto digs to write his Medium posts(Opens in a new tab).
Pete Buttigieg's campaign colors, explained.Credit: peteforamerica.com
Not only does he give the general details for each color in his campaign, but he compiled a color coordinated collage of his life. He goes on to provide a meaningful description of each color as it relates to him as a human being.
Pete Buttigieg's campaign colors, explained.Credit: peteforamerica.com
I'm fairly certain Pete gave these nine colors more thought than most people give their wedding vows, children's names, or entire presidential campaigns. And the same could be said for his typography.
Type(Opens in a new tab)
"Our brand typography pays homage to America’s industrial legacy, to Pete's ability to convey substantive ideas plainly, and to his bold vision for a modern America that reaches for the future with focus and clarity," the page reads, before breaking down each and every font and size included in Buttigieg's campaign visuals.
The "Type" tab also features a pre-made statement about "Generational Change" that users can customize and download, just like the logos. I'm exhausted!
Pete Buttigieg loves fonts.Credit: peteforamerica.com
Team Pete(Opens in a new tab)
Finally, Buttigieg gives supporters from all over the country the option to download a logo specific to their state, all of which were hand lettered by more than a dozen artists. Supporters are encouraged to "download them, print them out, add them to social profiles and use them to spread the word" about the campaign. Just in case you didn't already get the gist by now, Pete wants your viral support. OK? If you like him then you should've opened your Twitter or Instagram account and put a graphic on it. Oh, oh, oh.
Pete Buttigieg's state logos.Credit: peteforamerica.com
It seems like Buttigieg's Design Toolkit covers every possible social media angle, but if supporters think of any other graphics that they would find useful, the team encourages them to reach out and share their ideas.
#2020: The online campaign trail
Now, more than ever, social media can give candidates an extra leg up in a very crowded field. It's an opportunity to directly interact with supporters, engage potential voters, and spread the word about all they stand for and what they're accomplishing.
We've seen how Donald Trump speaks to Americans through Twitter, and how politicians like Beto O'Rourke and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez use Instagram Stories to give followers relatable glimpses into their personal lives. Already Mayor Pete has thrown his hat in the ring by stepping up his Twitter game and even releasing a very diverse campaign Spotify playlist(Opens in a new tab). (I mean, Carly Rae Jepsen and Phish back-to-back? He's good.)
But Buttigieg's latest efforts to inspire social media influencers to share their support for him on social media is above and beyond the usual digital assets kit. Poke fun if you want, but this is an innovative step that clearly shows he's more native to social media than almost anyone else so far in the race.
If anyone's prepared to master the viral campaign trail, it's him.
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I tried Salt & Straws ice cream line inspired by this years viral moments
What do viral trends taste like? Salt & Straw has boldly asked this question with the release of their limited-edition pack of ice cream flavors called "2021 Gone Viral."
The Portland-based handmade ice cream company released five flavors inspired by 2021 viral trends on Wednesday. Salt & Straw believes that ice cream can be a form of storytelling, and this exclusive pack puts that ethos to the test. Consisting of five unique flavors, "2021 Gone Viral" brings these inescapable moments to life through flavors like "Billionaire Boys Space Club," "#FreeBritney," "Calamari Contest," "Non-Fungible-Tropical Tuna Tamales," and "Nature's Cereal."
Salt & Straw's 2021 Gone Viral limited edition pack in all its glory.Credit: Elena Cavender
These flavors are as weird as 2021, and I sampled all of them.
This flavor was inspired by billionaires going to space. I thought the concept of billionaires going to space would taste really rich, feature expensive ingredients, and taste good because someone told you it would taste good, but Billionaire Boys Space Club ended up being the most interesting flavor of the pack.
The ice cream manages to look like outer space. It's dark grey and the freeze-dried ice cream hunks and white Soylent pudding look like craters and stars in the dark sky. Don't let the Soylent fool you, this flavor is delicious. The ice cream is buttery with a strong sesame flavor that's balanced out by the freeze-dried ice cream hunks. It's a more mature rocky road.
This flavor is a celebration of Britney Spears conservatorship ending, and according to Salt & Straw, that tastes like the best bubblegum ice cream you've ever had, and I can't help but agree.
#FreeBritney is a proper celebratory flavor. It's Pepto Bismol pink and features a splattering of different shades of blue sprinkles. The ice cream is the delicate bubblegum flavor. It isn't too in your face or sickly sweet which is rarely accomplished. While the gummies added some texture, I didn't care for the flavor and would have preferred uninterrupted spoonfuls of pink goodness.
Calamari Contest
Dalgona honeycomb, teal and pink tracksuit ice cream, bone marrow fudge
So vibrant it looks inedible.Credit: Elena Cavender
Inspired by the internet craze surrounding Squid Game, this ice cream is a shocking teal and pink, so vibrant that it resembles Play-Doh. This flavor is weird, in the best way. I couldn't put my finger on the ice cream's exact flavor and the ingredient list wasn't much help. The undefined ice cream flavor allows the dalgona honeycomb to really shine. The Dalgona honeycomb is the best part and melts in your mouth and sticks to your teeth. The bone marrow fudge was super salty which complicated the flavor profile, but left a bad taste in my mouth.
Just like NFTs this flavor is not for me!Credit: Elena Cavender
This flavor is an ode to NFTs, so it should come as no surprise that I didn't like it. I expected an NFT-inspired flavor too either be doing too much or extremely underwhelming. Salt & Straw did the former. This flavor was so overpowering that I spit out my first bite. The roasted pineapple flavor was overwhelming and combined with the prickly pear it tasted soapy. The masa ice cream itself was understated and quite yummy, but I couldn't get behind the ice cream as a whole.
Nature's Cereal
Coconut water sorbet + pomegranate seeds + mixed berry jam
It wouldn't be 2021 viral trends without a homage to TikTok.Credit: Elena Cavender
Nature's Cereal was a viral TikTok recipe popularized by Lizzo that consisted of fresh fruit and coconut water. I was looking forward to this flavor the most. I never dipped my toe in the TikTok trend, but berries never disappoint. The sorbet was light, tangy, and tasted vaguely like a popsicle. The pomegranate seeds added some crunch, but were awkward to eat with the ice cream.
All these flavors are available for a limited time at Salt & Straw.
Olivia Munn felt blindsided by The Predator casting registered sex offender
After learning that she shared a scene in The Predator with a registered sex offender, Olivia Munn took action and had the scene deleted from the film. In conversation with Ellen DeGeneres(opens in a new tab), Munn offered more details about learning the truth about Steven Wilder Striegel and about the difficulty of sharing uncomfortable facts in Hollywood.
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Munn says she was "chastised" by the studio for telling her costars about Striegel, whose past she learned about from an acquaintance, and that she felt isolated from her costars after telling them even though it was to ensure they weren't blindsided by the news. She did not learn full details of Striegel's case until the L.A. Times(opens in a new tab) published a story about it (including Munn's statement).
"The people who collude to keep people like this in positions of power, that's the real problem, the people who keep turning blind eyes," Munn says.
Striegel pleaded guilty in 2010 to having an online relationship with his "distant relative," a then-14-year-old girl (he maintains there was no physical contact, but the allegations say there was). The Predator hits theaters Sept. 14.
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