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Matt Damon has more to say about sexual harassment and, oh boy …

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Matt Damon needs to stop talking about sexual harassment until he actually gets it.

After a whole week of being lambasted by folks like Alyssa Milano following his unfathomably misinformed ABC News interview, the Hollywood star has more to add. More!

SEE ALSO: Matt Damon attempts to speak about sexual harassment and shows he STILL doesn't get it

In fact, Damon thinks we should be talking more about the men in Hollywood who aren't sexually assaulting people. In an interview with Business Insider(opens in a new tab), promoting his new film, Downsizing, Damon said he thinks men "who don't do this kind of thing" should be given a pat on the back.

“We’re in this watershed moment, and it’s great, but I think one thing that’s not being talked about is there are a whole s—load of guys — the preponderance of men I’ve worked with — who don’t do this kind of thing and whose lives aren’t going to be affected.”

Look, Damon appears to be coming from a good place, but dude, this moment in history is not about men who "don't do this."

Damon goes on to congratulate himself on being one such non-harasser, and refers to an ambiguous "sexual harassment thing" that he would totally sign, guys.

"If I have to sign a sexual-harassment thing, I don’t care, I’ll sign it. I would have signed it before. I don’t do that, and most of the people I know don’t do that.”

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It may surprise you, but the reaction to Damon's comments has been less than positive.

Look, we get it Damon, you're trying to be supportive of your workmates who haven't assaulted anyone, that you know of.

But perhaps, given the circumstances surrounding your ol' pal Harvey Weinstein, who is facing sexual assault and harassment accusations from over 100 women, it'd be the perfect moment to lend support to victims, acknowledge Hollywood's systemic sexual harassment problem, and shut the hell up.

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    "It just really made the space feel like a home," Tullo said of the temporary wallpaper. "It's low-lift, affordable, and transforms a space. I genuinely feel happier and more relaxed since installing [it]."

    Want your own Insta-worthy wall to gaze at? You can try Etsy, where Tullo purchased her paper(Opens in a new tab). There are also options ranging from temporary wallpaper companies(Opens in a new tab) like Tempaper(Opens in a new tab) to larger retail stores like Target(Opens in a new tab).

    One day I plan on taking the plunge and investing in some temporary wallpaper myself. Until then I intend to live vicariously through the Instagram community like any other resourceful, social media-dependent human being would. Happy scrolling!

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  • Fyre Festivals CMO Grant Margolin appears to be working again ... as a business tutor

    Fyre Festivals CMO Grant Margolin appears to be working again ... as a business tutor

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    Grant Margolin, the chief marketing officer of the colossal disaster that was Fyre Festival, seemed to drop off the face of the Earth after the event.

    The festival's founder and CEO, Billy McFarland, is serving six years in prison for defrauding over 100 investors out of $27.4 million(opens in a new tab). But Margolin, who is portrayed in both recent Fyre Festival documentaries as McFarland's right-hand man, settled out of court and has kept a low profile.

    All the documentaries managed to say about what he does now is that he volunteers as an EMT.

    But now it seems Margolin has been found -- selling his services in New York City as a tutor, specializing in business and marketing, for $90 an hour. But we'll get back to that.

    To recap: Fyre Festival became notorious as "the greatest party that never happened" -- a multi-million dollar(opens in a new tab) swindle that left investors with empty pockets. Tickets were sold for anywhere between $450 and $12,000. Attendees, promised the experience of a lifetime with major music acts and social media influencers, found themselves stranded at a construction site in the Bahamas. Local contractors and vendors went unpaid.

    In July 2018, Margolin faced fraud-related charges(opens in a new tab) from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alongside McFarland, independent contractor Daniel Simon, Fyre Media, and McFarland's shady credit card company, Magnises. Margolin was also Magnises' vice president of marketing and branding.

    Without admitting to or denying the charges, Margolin agreed to a settlement(opens in a new tab) offered by the SEC, which involved a $35,000 fine and a seven-year ban on being a corporate officer or director. Compared to McFarland's sentence, it seemed like a slap on the wrist.

    SEE ALSO: Internet raises $160,000 for restaurant owner from 'Fyre' Netflix doc

    The lawsuits aren't done for Margolin, though, with a class action lawsuit(opens in a new tab) filed by festival-goers against the organisers (including Fyre Festival co-founder Ja Rule), and another class action suit against Margolin only(opens in a new tab), accusing him of deleting social media comments criticising the festival.

    And then? We can't say for certain, but someone who bears a striking resemblance to Margolin was offering their services on the the tutoring website Wyzant(opens in a new tab). The profile has recently been deleted, but the Margolin doppelganger was offering services as "experienced tutor" with a "business background," available to anyone within 25 miles of Manhattan.

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    Charging $90 per hour and supposedly located in New York's Upper East Side -- although the zip code he lists is actually the Upper West Side, ahem) "Grant M." is offering tutoring in business, career development, marketing, public speaking, and project management.

    Mashable reached out to Wyzant and Grant M. for comment through the platform. Grant's profile promised a response time of 23 minutes. That was not true in our case. The Wyzant account Mashable created was closed by the site after our request for comment was made. And Grant M.'s tutoring page was eventually taken down.

    Two words you won't read here: Fyre Festival

    Margolin's alma mater, Syracuse University, is listed. And "Grant M.," who uses a picture of Margolin(opens in a new tab) for his profile, says that he volunteers as an EMT and firefighter in his spare time, when he isn't playing music or exploring "the food & culture scene in New York City."

    "I am a marketer and brand strategist, consulting with clients across multiple industries to solve marketing and strategic business challenges," the profile reads. Two words you won't read here: Fyre Festival.

    To be approved as a tutor on Wyzant, you do not have to pass a background check -- but you can pay $15.99 for one. "Wyzant does not require tutors on its website to have a background check conducted on themselves," reads the site's FAQ section.(opens in a new tab)

    Nonetheless, Grant M.'s profile says he passed(opens in a new tab) a background check on March 23, 2018. The SEC complaint(opens in a new tab) against Margolin was filed April 24, 2018. Wyzant's checks include a criminal background check (felony and misdemeanor convictions within the past seven years) and Social Security number trace.

    There are seven ratings from students who have seemingly been tutored by Grant M., all of whom have left glowing remarks. None have dates attached, and all gave him five stars.

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    "Grant was of great help, in my school project. Patient, direct and with a comprehensive view, he guided me in all the spots where I was having trouble and stimulated the areas where I felt comfortable," said a user going by "Fabio," who is listed as having completed five lessons.

    "I appreciated how direct Grant was in helping me prepare for an interview. He asked me questions that would be similar to what they may ask in an interview setting. He is very up to date on current marketing information and provided insight on modern marketing in today’s digital world," said another review, this one from Rebecca, a user who has completed one lesson.

    Whether these students are in fact relying on one of the key decision makers behind one of the biggest scams of the decade remains to be seen. But if it has let Margolin slip through the cracks without alerting its users, Wyzant might need to think twice about its background check system.

    Mashable has reached out for comment to Grant Margolin and Wyzant through email and will update the story if we hear back.

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  • For your entertainment, a long list of the funniest yearbook quotes

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    It's that time of year again, time for seniors to dust off their thesauruses and come up with the most clever yearbook quotes they can.

    SEE ALSO: If we're rebooting anything, let's reboot 'Shop 'til You Drop'

    Seniors from far and wide spend hours thinking of a yearbook quote good enough for people to remember them for years to come.

    Some have succeeded. Some have not.

    In the spirit of graduation, let's take a journey through a variety of past yearbook quotes, and look at some of the most hilarious and memorable ones that seniors had to offer.

    I just wish I was savvy enough to think of these when I was graduating high school.

    The ones who can't wait to leave:

    I bet the parents loved these.

    The intellectuals:

    Really makes you think.

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    The ones destined for greatness:

    These teens will do just fine.

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    The comedians:

    Everyone loves a good joke.

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    The guy who knows what students really want:

    He's truly an icon.

    May your quotes be as hilarious as these teens this graduation season.

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  • Giant couture meme dresses are the most relatable fashion on the runway

    Giant couture meme dresses are the most relatable fashion on the runway

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    Viktor & Rolf's Spring 2019 Couture Collection(opens in a new tab) has arrived, and let me tell ya, fashion will never be the same.

    During Fashion Week in Paris on Wednesday, ambitious designers Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren debuted their latest line of tulle-heavy ball gowns on the runway. The expensive and elaborate dresses were each adorned with bold, dramatic statements like "Leave me alone," "Go to hell," "I'm not shy I just don't like you," and a simple yet powerful, "NO."

    For many, the gowns came across as honest, weird, hilariously blunt, and extremely relatable. So naturally, as soon as photos hit the internet they were turned into memes.

    A model walks the runway during the Viktor & Rolf Spring Summer 2019 show as part of Paris Fashion Week. Credit: Thierry Chesnot/Getty Images
    SEE ALSO: 7 of 2018's worst fashion trends

    If you have yet to experience the cathartic, mood altering brilliance of Viktor & Rolf's line — don't worry, we put together some highlights. Feel free to tag yourself while you're scrolling, too. At this very moment, for instance, I personally identify best with "NO."

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    A model walks the runway during the Viktor & Rolf Spring Summer 2019 show as part of Paris Fashion Week. Credit: Victor Boyko/Getty Images
    A model walks the runway during the Viktor & Rolf Spring Summer 2019 show as part of Paris Fashion Week. Credit: Victor Boyko/Getty Images
    A model walks the runway during the Viktor & Rolf Spring Summer 2019 show as part of Paris Fashion Week. Credit: Victor Boyko/Getty Images
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    Whether you're into fashion or not, there's no denying this is pretty profound stuff. I mean, tell me you wouldn't want to wear one of these to work, or on a date, or to a party, or literally anywhere in 2019.

    Some say the inspiration behind the line was to mock Instagram posts, while others swear the designs were born from staring at the Forever 21 sales rack for some extended period of time. But everyone agrees the Viktor & Rolf dresses are an absolute mood.

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    Fashion statement? Achieved.

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  • The star of the 2019 Independent Spirit Awards was Glenn Closes dog, Pip

    The star of the 2019 Independent Spirit Awards was Glenn Closes dog, Pip

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    Glenn Close had a big night at the 34th annual Independent Spirit Awards, but her dog Pip was the evening's real winner in the internet's eyes.

    Close, who scored a Best Female Lead win for her star performance in The Wife, brought along her dog, a Havanese, as her arm candy for the evening. And given that Pip is a tiny, fluffy pooch who clearly loves his mama, he became an instant star.

    (NOTE: She did win, and Pip did join her on stage. It was adorable.)

    SEE ALSO: Lady Gaga, Spike Lee, and other Oscar nominees face off on 'SNL' Family Feud

    Pip scored all of this acclaim without ever having to field asinine red carpet questions like "Who are you wearing?" Hero.

    Please enjoy these looks at Pip, who seemed unimaginably chill -- even playful! -- amidst all the noise and popping flashbulbs of a Hollywood red carpet and subsequent awards show.

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    "Maaaaaaaaahm I want to go back to the table with the food!" Credit: Chelsea Lauren/Variety/Shutterstock
    Look at this ridiculous pup hamming it up for the crowd with a full on play bow. Credit: Chelsea Lauren/Variety/Shutterstock
    "Clap louder, people. I can't hear you." Credit: Chelsea Lauren/Variety/Shutterstock
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    Congratulations to Close, who swept up yet another big award ahead of Feb. 24's Oscars night, and to Pip, the true star of 2019 awards season in our hearts.

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  • It snowed in LA and everyone is freaking out

    It snowed in LA and everyone is freaking out

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    Hold on to your oat milk. It SNOWED in Los Angeles.

    Southern California — known for its year-long sunshine, mild temperatures, desert mountains, and gorgeous beaches — saw snow on Thursday afternoon, and everyone in the Los Angeles area justifiably freaked the fuck out.

    SEE ALSO: Seattle's gone to the dogs, literally, following record snowfall

    An "unusually chilly storm" from Alberta, Canada brought snow over Las Vegas on Thursday morning, according to the Los Angeles Times(Opens in a new tab). By the afternoon, snow dusted more northern parts of L.A. and Ventura County, stopping traffic as Angelenos reveled in it.

    Although snow is common in the mountains surrounding Los Angeles, it rarely snows in the city itself. It hasn't snowed in the L.A. Basin — where a majority of the population lives — since January 1962, according to the Los Angeles Public Library archives(Opens in a new tab). On Thursday it fell in places at 1000 feet above sea level — which means neighborhoods that haven't experienced a decent winter wonderland in decades even got some flecks.

    And people understandably took to social media to express their surprise.

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    Others saw it as a sign of the apocalypse.

    Others found Angelenos' fascination downright adorable.

    The National Weather Service even had to explain what snow was to confused Angelenos.

    Unfortunately, the snow didn't last and L.A. went back to its usual sunny self.

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  • A pilot took an amazing selfie with the Chinese spy balloon

    A pilot took an amazing selfie with the Chinese spy balloon

    Every once in a while, you get the perfect photo. Maybe the lighting is just right in a certain bathroom mirror. Or maybe you caught the sunset just so. Or maybe, it's just a good pic — I, for instance, really like one(Opens in a new tab) from my wedding.

    Well, one pilot snapped a selfie that is going to be hard to top. It's a pretty perfect photo. They were able to get a selfie alongside the now-infamous Chinese spy balloon that dotted across the United States before being the first in a string of airborne objects shot down by the U.S. military.

    I mean, just look at this amazing photo. I might suspect it of being a social media hoax if it hadn't been released by the Department of Defense.

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    What an incredible selfie — the way you can see the pilot's helmet, the stunning, near-space horizon and the balloon floating on by.

    The Pentagon released the photo taken by the pilot of a U-2 spy plane, which is a glider-esque aircraft capable of operating at high altitudes. The Chinese spy balloon was apparently floating at about 60,000 feet when it was spotted. The photo was taken(Opens in a new tab) on Feb. 3 over the continental U.S., the Department of Defense said, just one day before it was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean.

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    The high-profile sighting of the spy balloon, in part, helped spark a rapid, sudden increase in UFOs being shot down(Opens in a new tab) in the U.S. The country was apparently expanded its parameters in the aircraft it was searching for, which meant they ended up shooting down four UFOs in just one month.

    While we haven't gotten a good look at those other objects, we now have an incredible image of the balloon that started it all.

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