About a month ago, the signs of two fast food establishments began talking to one another. This wasn’t a case of inanimate objects becoming sentient. Instead it was two clever employees starting beef with one another. In Lubbock, Texas, Pure Water Ice & Tea company lured the Wendy’s across the street into a harmless feud with one another. You might think I’m lying, but the signs tell the truth of the situations. These two are locked in royal battle.
Now it’s important to reiterate a point I made last time Wendy’s embroiled itself in trolling behavior. Beef involving corporate entities is almost never real. Instead it’s a slickly disguised marketing ploy attempting to gain your eyeballs in the attention economy. That is the New Advertising, construction emotional ties to corporate avatars.
As reported by KCBD: “Kyler [Smith, Assistant Manager at Pure Water Tea Ice & Tea Company,] says he’s been trying to provoke his food-chain neighbor with clever signs for a while now, and Wendy’s finally took the bait when Pure Water went for the big dogs.”
Taken as a harmless publicity stunt, however, these two signs are amusing. It would be particularly delightful if you lived in Lubbock and drove past them daily. I’m not hating on the frivolous intent behind this “beef.”
Just don’t call two minimum-wage employees posting soundbite bars at one another “savage,” please. Because if this beef was as real as Wendy’s claims its hamburger beef is, they probably wouldn’t want us posting about it.
Vaginas are a much debated topic between women and society in general. There are a lot of tips and recommendations out there about how to have a healthy vagina and how that can help you have a more enjoyable life, but there’s a lot of information out there that’s just plain stupid.
Your vagina is a part of your body that lives with a lot of pressure, from you and from society. Here are four things you should avoid when it comes to the well being of your naughty bits:
It’s always embarrassing to come clean to your gynecologist about a problem regarding that area, but there’s so much information out there that it’s best to tread lightly and consult with professionals before douching or doing something invasive just because you want to have the cleanest vagina in the world. It’s not a competition. You shouldn’t be shy about asking any questions, on the contrary, be curious and proud.
Douching
Getting back to the topic of douching, which is a polarizing subject already, don’t do it. It’s been proven repeatedly that douching doesn’t offer any benefits to your body and that it screws up with your PH, removing your vagina’s healthy bacteria. Yes, bacteria can be healthy. It’s actually necessary; your vagina needs it to stay in top shape.
As we said before, your vagina has a lot of bacteria that it needs, and getting rid of it will do a lot of harm. Still, you have to clean it so be sure to shower regularly and to go to the doctor if you feel like something’s off.
Inserting Stuff In It
There are a lot of inventions right now like the Yoni Egg that are meant to strengthen your vaginal walls, manage PMS and improve your likelihood of orgasms, but the truth is that there’s not a lot of research out there to back up these results. Maybe the only thing you need to do to have a better and healthier vagina is to simply let it be.
It’s like Italy’s lunch law, except it’s coming for your marijuana. The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that you can be sued by your neighbors for stinky weed.
The ruling stems from a 2015 lawsuit between a Colorado horse farm and a marijuana-growing warehouse, according to AP reports. The farm owners claimed that the warehouse “would diminish their land’s value by emitting ‘noxious odors’ and attracting unsavory visitors.”
But just because neighbors can sue doesn’t mean they’ll always win: The farm’s claim was dismissed, and the warehouse was allowed to open after all. It was appealed and back in court, as the judges deemed it necessary to hear their claims again.
Pot opponents say the racketeering strategy gives them a possible tool to break an industry they oppose. It could give private citizens who oppose pot legalization a way to sue the industry out of business, even as federal officials have so far declined to shut down most pot businesses operating in violation of federal drug law. “This is a tremendous victory for opponents of the marijuana industry,” said Brian Barnes, a Washington-based lawyer who represents the Reillys on behalf of the anti-crime nonprofit group Safe Streets Alliance.
This sounds bleak, but again, being able to sue doesn’t mean opponents always win. It just means advocates for marijuana and legal weed businesses have more work to do in this growing space.
The brilliant fireball of watersport dreams took a trip down Miami-Dade highway, in an apparent effort to get it to a boat slip. It’s difficult to say what, exactly, the driver is thinking while he’s pulling a flaming boat on a busy road, but the internet attempted to solve the case.
What followed was an investigation the likes of which only Reddit could pull off. As the Miami New Times reports:
The only thing more astounding than the clip might be what happened next: A group of Redditors used Google Maps to pinpoint the location where the footage was taken. Naturally, it was Miami-Dade. The clip was filmed directly across the street from Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School on Newton Road in far Southwest Miami-Dade County.
Someone then cross-posted the clip on Reddit’s r/Miami thread, where local residents typically chat about South Florida politics and tips for apartment hunting. “Well, that looks familiar,” user MG87 wrote alongside the GIF. The Redditors then got to work: A user named “_Hi_Im_Paul” correctly ID’ed the intersection outside Mas Canosa Middle School, and then someone named “user0126” eventually posted the clip’s exact latitude and longitude.
Redditor ShadyInternets says their mom spotted the boat while it was still in the driveway, and that the owner hooked it up and drove it away on purpose, while it was on fire, and that they took it to a boat slip.
Tom Cruise had an “excessive” amount of control overThe Mummy: Cruise “had an excessive amount of control, according to several people interviewed. The reboot of ‘The Mummy’ was supposed to be the start of a mega-franchise for Universal Pictures. But instead, it’s become a textbook case of a movie star run amok…. several sources close to the production say that Cruise exerted nearly complete creative oversight on The Mummy, essentially wearing all the hats and dictating even the smallest decisions on the set.
The studio let it happen, contractually: Universal, according to sources familiar with the matter, contractually guaranteed Cruise control of most aspects of the project, from script approval to post-production decisions. He also had a great deal of input on the film’s marketing and release strategy, these sources said, advocating for a June debut in a prime summer period.
How much it really cost: With terrible reviews, The Mummy, which insiders say cost as much as $190 million to make and more than $100 million more to market and release worldwide, may struggle to make its money back.
Cruise exerted control at every level: He hand-selected Alex Kurtzman, a relatively untested director for The Mummy, someone who had no experience directing a big-budget action film, and someone who was mostly known as a producer/writer. Sources say Cruise behaved as the director as Kurtzman “struggled to adjust to scope of the project,” and Cruise would “often dictate the major action sequences and micro-managing the production, according to sources.”
Cruise hand-selected familiar screenwriters: He brought in Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman, two of his close friends, to basically rewrite the role into Standard Issue Tom Cruise Hero Role and they bulked up his role while weakening the role of the Girl Mummy. Universal wasn’t happy but they went along with it.
After all that, he worked on editing too: He brought in his favorite editor and “spent time in the editing suite overseeing the cutting, which everybody agreed wasn’t working. On the lot, there were differences of opinions about whether Cruise’s directions were improving a picture that had been troubled from its inception or whether they were turning a horror film into a Cruise infomercial.” [From Variety]
Elizabeth Banks Apologizes For Huge Spielberg Mistake
I messed up. When referring to Steven Spielberg at the Women In Film Awards, I framed my comments about his films inaccurately. I want to be clear from the start that I take full responsibility for what I said and I’m sorry. When I made the comments, I was thinking of recent films Steven directed, it was not my intention to dismiss the import of the iconic #TheColorPurple. I made things worse by giving the impression that I was dismissing Shari Belafonte when she attempted to correct me. I spoke with Shari backstage and she was kind enough to forgive me. Those who have the privilege and honor of directing and producing films should be held to account for our mistakes, whether it’s about diversity or inaccurate statements. I’m very sorry,” [Via Banks’ tweet]
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Tupac was born June 16, 1971 and his life constitutes one the most influential, prolific outputs in hip hop history. On September 7, 1996, he was shot in Las Vegas while leaving a Mike Tyson fight at the MGM Hotel. He died six days later on Sept. 13, as says the official record.
But no one ever believes the official record when it comes to Tupac. Many continue to believe Tupac Shakur lives, thanks to a suspiciously large amount of music released after his death. That and people keep spotting Tupac in public. He perhaps has the most doppelgangers of any celebrity living or dead. Falling down that doppelganger rabbit hole will cause one to lose multiple productive hours of a day. I know because that’s what I did.
With the release of the Tupac biopic All Eyez On Me and his birthday, we thought we’d rank the most well-known Tupac lookalikes on scale of believability. While in fictional setting or public life, some of these men truly look like Tupac. None of these men, however, are Tupac. As everyone knows, Tupac’s living in Cuba. Just try and prove me wrong.
This comparison is lacking. No bandana, incorrect facial hair, too much gleam in his eye. Boubacar Barry resembles Tupac only in facial structure. The real Pac would never play goalkeeper anyways, too defensive a position.
Another stretch to consider this man too much a Tupac lookalike. This is more of an Easter egg treat for that giant crossover between Beyond Scared Straight viewers and Tupac fans.
Demetrius Shipp, Jr.
Demetrius Shipp, Jr. plays Tupac Shakur in All Eyez On Me. When he was cast for the role, he was still working at Target. He told TMZ his co-workers called him “Pac” on the job since he so closely resembled the legendary rapper.
Counterpoint: All those Target employees should be fired.
Many critics have bashed the film and Tupac associates have publicly decreed it, like Jada Pinkett Smith who saidAll Eyez On Me is full of lies. Shipp, while undeniably a Tupac doppelganger, isn’t that convincing as Pac. His face is too round, cheeks too plump, and does not contain the pain in his eyes like Tupac did. He does not appear weary of the world like Mr. Shakur.
He’s a good enough lookalike, but “good enough” isn’t good enough for Pac.
Tupac At The BET Music Awards
You be the judge. This is the realm of Tupac lookalikes where the internet really convinces itself Tupac might still be alive. The lax demeanor and outfit is convincing as a Tupac doppelganger. I mean, he looks the part. Appearing at the BET Music Awards is a nice touch.
Boston Celtics Fan Tupac
there's a guy here who looks like Tupac and the crowd is chanting "let's go Tupac"😂 pic.twitter.com/0AA3jiBIQp
The crowd started chanting “Let’s go, Tupac!” and the stadium PAs played “California Love.” At a Boston Celtics game. Convincing anyone to cheer on any entity from the state of California is a magic trick. This Tupac lookalike did magic.
Tupac in Outlawz Music Video
Honestly, this is for the true conspiracy heads. The one who really, really believe Tupac is still alive. His possible appearance in an Outlawz music video—a rap group with close ties to Tupac; they helped him dis Notorious B.I.G. in “Hit Em Up”—as a shadowy figure is the closest metaphor possible. Like, it’s almost too on the nose.
Watch the video, though. Tell me that guy doesn’t resemble Tupac. Tell me he isn’t Tupac. Seriously, tell me this because I may have talked myself into believing this video is real.
Marcc Rose
Every time I watch Straight Outta Compton I think two things: a) rappers used to be cooler and b) Tupac is still alive. The latter is because of Marcc Rose. He is the only convincing Pac performer I’ve ever seen. The reason All Eyez On Me is failing is because he isn’t in it.
His last name is Rose! Like The Rose That Grew From Concrete! Like “We The Roses!” What more do you want? Marcc Rose is Tupac; Tupac is Marcc Rose. All other Pacs should be rendered null and void, forever more.
The timing of Father’s Day—right at the starting shot of summer—makes the holiday the perfect moment for cocktails. The weather is warm, the vibe is relaxed, and everybody’s in the mood for something cold, refreshing, and a little bit celebratory. Neat whiskey is great, but times like these call for something a bit more involved.
Many of you will be cooking out for Father’s Day, so we’ve selected three cocktails ideal for the backyard setting.
While Waiting For The Coals To Light
Before dinner, you need something light, lively, and notLso strong that it will send you sideways if you drink it on an empty stomach. Enter the whiskey sour.
If the last whiskey sour you had was in the 1990s and made with fluorescent sour mix, banish that thought from your mind. Now, make this version from David Wondrich, using a decent but inexpensive bourbon (think Evan Williams or Jim Beam), fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and plenty of ice.
With Dinner
Many Father’s Day menus include food cooked over an open fire, so you’ll need something sufficiently flavorful to cut through the smoke and char. Yet I frequently find that straight cocktails like Manhattans or Old Fashioneds don’t actually pair all that well with food – they’re too strong, which can mask the flavor of what you’re eating, and I often want to drink more liquid with dinner than is advisable to consume if that liquid is 40% alcohol.
Instead, why not get a little trendy and serve dad a beer cocktail with his surf-and-turf? The Southern 75 from Garden & Gun is a riff on the French 75, except instead of gin and champagne, it pairs IPA with bourbon.
While Lingering By The Fire Pit
After the dishes have been stacked and the grill has gone out, you’re finally free to go boozy and bold. Maker’s Mark suggests an extra-rich riff on the Old Fashioned that includes maple syrup, Angostura bitters, and bacon-infused Maker’s Mark for that extra savory flavor. Bonus to this recipe? You get to experiment with fat-washing, a nerdy bartender technique that’s easy to recreate at home.
Image courtesy of Maker’s Mark
The All-American
Created by Nicole Trzaska of The Liberty Bar NYC
1 ½ parts bacon infused Maker’s Mark bourbon*
¼ part maple syrup
3-4 dashes angostura bitters
Strip of cooked bacon for garnish
In a rocks glass, stir bitters and maple, top with bacon infused bourbon. Add ice and garnish with a strip of cooked bacon.
*Bacon infused bourbon
3-4 strips of bacon
750ml bourbon
Cook 3-4 strips of thick bacon, enough to yield 1 ounce of fat (eat the bacon after!). Once bacon fat has cooled to room temperature, pour in to a storage container. Add 750mL bourbon, cover and freeze overnight. Using a fine mesh sieve, strain bourbon in to a new container removing large bits of bacon. Lastly, double strain your bourbon back in to the bottle. Enjoy!
Imagine if your job for the day was riding Disneyland‘s newest ride. Not a bad gig, right? So thought local ABC reporter Corey James who was assigned to report live from Disneyland’s new Guardians of the Galaxy- Mission: Breakout ride.
Only no one warned him what the attraction actually entailed.
The ride is based on Disney and Marvel’s latest hit movie, Guardians of the Galaxy. If you have been lucky enough to visit Disneyland previous, perhaps you enjoyed The Tower of Terror. Based on the TV series The Twilight Zone, passengers would explore different levels of the fictional hotel before falling 130 feet straight down.
Announced at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con, the attraction replaced The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, which closed I n January 2017. It is the first Disney attraction based on the Marvel Comics characters in the United States, and was incorporated into Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure in June 2021. It was then surrounded by a layer of markings on the ground that imply a cosmic energy which resulted when the fortress was transported from across the galaxy to the campus. The markings are inspired by the Kirby Krackle, based on the artwork of Marvel Comics artist Jack Kirby.
Marijuana distillates have been referred to as the future of cannabis and as the ultimate form of pure concentration of the plant, providing a high like no other. They’re an exciting and new invention, but they’re also extremely potent and better suited for experienced users. The average cannabis flower has around 15-25 percent of THC while cannabis distillates can have a potency of up to 99 percent. Which is a lot.
The distillation process is simple, consisting of two steps in which they prep and clear the plant of all impurities. Firstly, the terpenes which are the oils responsible for the aroma and scent of the plant are removed. Then, the remaining lipids and solvents are separated from the product, leaving you with a clear distillate that contains only the most valuable and purest parts of cannabis.
This THC oil is meant to be used like other cannabis oils, in cartridges, edibles and tinctures and it can have medicinal and recreational purposes. These distillates have much more power than any other type of cannabis.
Currently there are a couple of cannabis companies that sell their distillates, one of them is Bakked, which has oils with a potency of up to 97 percent and other options that are not as concentrated. Cannabis distillates are a growing and expanding business that’ll surely offer more options for the future of cannabis and that’ll open up more doors for the industry.
The source told OK! magazine that Kris “has hired a crack team of the most brutal blood-thirsty lawyers money can buy,” with the intentions of getting her son full custody of Dream.
The source says, “She is not letting Chyna get away with it and she fully intends to have her go away amicably and leave Dream with Rob.”
How is Kris going to flush Chyna away? Well, it seems like this mom-ager has experience in this field, according to this source.
Putin’s ‘Duty’ Is To Stop Gays From Marrying
In an interview with Oliver Stone airing on Showtime this week, the Russian president explained that, as head of state, he was obligated “to uphold traditional values and family values.”
His reasoning? “Because same-sex marriages will not produce any children. God has decided, and we have to care about birth rates in our country. We have to reinforce families.”
“But,” he added, “that doesn’t mean that there should be any persecutions against anyone.”
Repression of Russia’s LGBT community is well-documented, but Putin has continually denied queer people face persecution. Talking with Stone, he claimed Russia is “liberal-minded to a great extent,” and insisted gay Russians are under no particular threat.
He added that there are no laws prohibiting gays from serving in the military, prompting Stone to ask whether he’d be comfortable showering on a submarine with a homosexual crewman.
“I prefer not to go to the shower with him,” Putin responded. “Why provoke him? But you know, I’m a judo master and a Sambo master as well.”
Putin did, however, defend Russia’s ban on same-sex adoption: “I cannot say that it is welcomed by our public,” he conceded. “I say this frankly. In my view, children will have a freer choice when they become adults if they grow up in a traditional family.”
He used similar rhetoric to defend Russia’s “gay propaganda” ban, telling Stone the law allows children “the opportunity to grow up without impacting their consciousness.”
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