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Watch This Kid Interview Chicago Bulls About Snacks

Amy Hansen
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Watch This Kid Interview Chicago Bulls About Snacks

Five-year old Henry loves snacks. And talking to people. Here, he combines both as he interviews a handful of Chicago Bulls, including Robin Lopez, Doug McDermott, Dwyane Wade, Rajon Rondo, and Denzel Valentine. The results are incredibly genuine, which you don’t often find in sports reporting.

A few takeaways from Henry:

Manners. Do not try to eat a Babybel without taking the wax of first. And don’t shove an entire wad of fruit tape into your mouth during a conversation. You’d think these guys would know more about the subject than little Henry, but nope. Henry is poised like a veteran news anchor coaxing answers from his guests by way of snacks.

Keeping your cool. Most little kids would scream and cry when someone walks away with their entire stash of GoGo SqueeZ apple sauce. Henry actually encourages it.

Attire. Henry may be the only person on the planet who can pull of a pair of black Crocs with his little man suit. He wears it with confidence. Hashtag #crocsandjocks.

If you’re hoping to see more of Henry, 1) join the club and 2) you’re in luck. The Bulls seem to have fallen in love with their newest sports reporter.

It’s unclear if this new series will be strictly about the Bulls (does the team own the rights to “Late Night Snacks?”) or if Henry has proprietary rights and is therefore free to interview whomever he wants. It’d be great to see Henry face-off with other celeb types. Either way, Henry is going places.

Consume is an essential source for food and beverage news, trends, tips, original recipes and everything in between. Want to read more? Try these posts: Decoding The Subtle Cues Of Restaurants, 9 Of The Best Pumpkin Beers In America, and What I Ate Today: Coquine’s Katy Millard.

Watch Wiz Khalifa Hand Martha Stewart A Bag Of Weed On Her New VH1 Series

Amy Hansen
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Watch Wiz Khalifa Hand Martha Stewart A Bag Of Weed On Her New VH1 Series

Another trailer has been released for Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg’s upcoming VH1 show, “Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party,” which debuts November 7. But while the previous promos and trailers have involved little else other than the two BFFs dancing around, popping bottles of champagne and eluding to weed by holding a plate of brownies, this new trailer actually gives viewers a better sense of what the show is about.

And by the looks of this newest release, it’s about a ragtag team of friends having a really great time. And Martha feeling a little out of her element. And possibly even scared at times. But one thing appears evident: a Martha Stewart out of her comfort zone is a Martha Stewart worth watching.

With a little Instagram sleuthing, we know series guests include Seth Rogen, Kathy Griffin, Robin Thicke, Kelis, Fat Joe, 50 Cent, Ashely Graham, Ice Cube, Rick Ross, Whiz, Keke Palmer…

https://www.instagram.com/p/BKY6O8KhDi-/

…and Ashlee Simpson and her husband Evan Ross.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BKWyRZfBzn4/

Here’s hoping for more secret ingredients, popping corks and hachimaki-wearing Martha:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BKUm6iAhyOw/

 

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Google: Memes Are Now More Popular Than Jesus

Taylor Berman
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Google: Memes Are Now More Popular Than Jesus

In late August, worldwide searches for “memes” surpassed those for “Jesus” on Google, as Twitter user @Kuwaddo noticed. What prompted people to put their faith in funny or absurd internet ephemera over the purported Messiah? It’s hard to know for sure, but our guess would be that the U.S. presidential election had at least something to do with it.

Before we go any farther, we should define the terms involved, in case you also were thinking about Googling either word. Merriam-Webster describes a meme as “a cultural item in the form of an image, video,phrase, etc., that is spread via the Internet and often altered in a creative or humorous way.” Jesus is, depending on who you ask, either the son of God and the Messiah or a random Jew who met an unfortunate end and inspired a lot of stories. We just saved you a Google search. Moving on.

Searches for memes in the U.S. actually passed those for Jesus in April, just as it was becoming clear that Donald Trump would become the GOP candidate for president. Internationally, memes passed Jesus in searches just a few weeks before the GOP and Democratic Conventions  Was this because Americans and then the rest of the world collectively decided that when facing an election between two historically unpopular candidates, Dat Boi and Damn, Daniel represented humanities best hope for spiritual fulfillment and maintaining at least some sanity? Perhaps. Or maybe they just wanted to learn about Hillary stealing her look from Death Row Records.

Regardless, it seems unlikely memes will stay on top for long because Jesus–as he is wont to do–will probably rise again (on Google).

Until then, let’s go back and reexamine some of the memes that finally helped “meme” overtake “Jesus” on Google searches.

Ted Cruz as the Zodiac Killer

https://twitter.com/Dadspar/status/702674610983084032

Bernie or Hillary?

https://twitter.com/SassySenSanders/status/693293998493032448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Haters Gonna Say It’s Fake

https://twitter.com/robertson_ldn/status/737300869436329984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Sad Ben Affleck

Don’t Talk to Me or My Son Ever Again

And, of course, Harambe

https://twitter.com/shutupmikeginn/status/739517534169227264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

WATCH: Alex Trebek Raps Drake’s Lyrics From ‘Jumpman’ on ‘Jeopardy!’

Taylor Berman
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WATCH: Alex Trebek Raps Drake’s Lyrics From ‘Jumpman’ on ‘Jeopardy!’

Last night, the $400 clue for “Musical Acts” on Jeopardy! were the lyrics to Drake’s verse on “Jumpman,” his 2015 hit with Future: “This Canadian rapped, ‘Jumpman, jumpman, jumpman, them boys up to something’/ Uh, uh, uh, I think I need some Robitussin.’” The question was, of course, “Who is Drake?” which contestant George Stuart got correct, but the best part was obviously getting to hear Alex Trebek stiffly read his fellow Canadian’s lyrics.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BMC_0RIlsVY/

Is he a better rapper than the “nerdcore” rappers he so wonderfully insulted a couple of weeks ago? Almost certainly.

Stuart, who answered the clue correctly, went on to win $24,801, but more importantly he impressed his sister with his rap knowledge. 

https://twitter.com/carolinestu/status/791604142636691457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Meanwhile In Portland: Man Dresses Up Like A Tree To Block Traffic

Sam Jones
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Meanwhile In Portland: Man Dresses Up Like A Tree To Block Traffic

Bangor Daily News in Portland first reported the tree crossing on Oct. 24, and followed it the next day with the glorious headline, “Here’s the deal with the tree guy arrested in downtown Portland.” Local news is a gift.

They report that Asher Woodworth, 30, wanted to “impact people’s natural choreography,” according to police. In other words, screw up a few dozen people’s commute. He was charged with obstructing the public way and taken to Cumberland County Jail. The tree suit was handed over to Public Works, whose employees probably mocked that guy to dust.

A news editor from NBC affiliate WCSH in Portland, Maine was on the scene and tweeted a video of Captain Planet being removed from the street:

Asher’s merciless read continues on BDN, as those intrepid journalist went straight for his Tumblr. Damn. “A September post on a Tumblr blog linked to Woodworth’s personal website shows a person dressed in tree branches similar to what Woodworth wore Monday,” they write. “On his website, Woodworth expresses interest ‘in facilitating diverse experiences of being-in-the-world.’” Asher studied dance and philosophy, as only a 30 year old named Asher could and would.

Can a man not just dress up like a tree and carry on his live in peace?

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Watch Lady Gaga Sing Lady Gaga Songs On ‘Carpool Karaoke’ With James Corden

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Watch Lady Gaga Sing Lady Gaga Songs On ‘Carpool Karaoke’ With James Corden

On last night’s Carpool Karaoke With James Corden, Lady Gaga sang some of her biggest hits, including “Bad Romance,” “Perfect Illusion,” and “Poker Face.” She also talked to Corden about her reaction after being told she’d play the Super Bowl (“Oh, fuck!”) and revealed that she just got her first driver’s license a few months ago.

“My whole family came with me to the DMV,” she said. “My father cried. It was so embarrassing.”

She also told Corden about the 400 pieces of Michael Jackson memorabilia that she owns. “I’ve got a Thriller jacket, I’ve got one of his gloves,” she said. “Lots of his tour costumes.”

“Do they smell?” Corden asked.

“No, they’re in pristine condition,” Gaga replied. “I actually keep them in a temperature controlled room so that they can be preserved for the rest of time.”

That conversation somehow led them to a discussion about early 2000s boyband OTown, which led them to an impromptu cover of “Liquid Dreams.”

Later, she told Corden it only took her 10 minutes each to write “Just Dance,” “Poker Face,” and “Born This Way.”

Corden ended the clip by wearing several of Lady Gaga’s most well-known outfits, including a recreation of the infamous meat dress she wore to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. “The good thing with this one is you’ve always got a stack if you need it,” he said, before plucking a cold cut off his chest. Gaga responded by holding her nose in mock–or perhaps genuine–disgust.

“If you can’t take it, how do you think they took it at the VMAs?” he asked. “I really think you should take that off,” she replied.

Watch the full, 15-minute episode below.

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Medical Marijuana Does Not Increase Underage Use: Study

Al Olson
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Medical Marijuana Does Not Increase Underage Use: Study

Children living in states that allow medical marijuana are not more likely to use it, according to a new study out of Columbia University.

The groundbreaking study did find, however, that rates of use go up for adults 26 and older.

For years, opponents of medical marijuana programs have trotted out the canard that kids will be enticed to smoke weed if the message is that it is a medicine. This research appears to have debunked this talking point.

“Before medical marijuana laws changed, there was a concern that this type of legislation could potentially increase recreational marijuana use in adolescents and adult populations,” said Dr. Silvia Martins, an associate professor of epidemiology at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and the lead author of the report. “At least for now, we do not see an increase in use among adolescents,” Martins added.

 

The authors of the study reviewed annual national survey results between 2004 and 2013. The surveys included more than 53,800 people. The researchers were looking to see how cannabis use changed in the states that passed laws allowing the medical use of marijuana from 2005-2013.

Medical Marijuana States Included:

  • Arizona
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Illinois
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • Rhode Island

According to the study, consumption of the herb did not change among people younger than 26 after the laws were passed, the study found.

Older Americans in medical states reported very slight increases:

  • Use among 26- to 39-year olds increased from 9 percent to 10 percent
  • Use among 40- to 64-year olds increased from 4.5 percent to 6 percent
  • Use among those 65 and older increased from less than one half of a percent to 1 percent

“It’s harder for (young people) to access it for recreational purposes and most of the medical indications of marijuana are for ailments that typically affect a larger proportion of older adults,” Martins said.

 

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Liquid Kitchen® Presents: Black Cat Old Fashioned

Kathy Casey
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Liquid Kitchen® Presents: Black Cat Old Fashioned

It has been a long month of Halloween insanity. Scary clowns have ruined your costume idea for the night and now, all you want to do is watch some bad horror movies and chill. That’s okay. Maybe you aren’t the crowd type and parties aren’t your deal anyway. Does that mean you can’t have a little fun with your cocktails on Halloween? Of course not! Here is a spooky spin on an Old Fashioned, with a boozy mashup of bourbon, homemade Orange and Black Coffee Syrup, and smoky mezcal for a little bit of fire and brimstone. It will warm you up to a long night of trick-or-treaters at your door…..if any are brave enough to venture out.

Black Cat Old Fashioned

(makes 1 cocktail)

  • 1½   ounces bourbon
  • ½   ounce mezcal
  • ¼    ounce Orange & Black Coffee Syrup
  • 1-2 dashes chocolate bitters
  • garnish: fat orange peel

Measure the bourbon, mezcal, syrup and bitters into a mixing glass. Fill three-quarters full with ice. Stir with a bar spoon until well chilled. Serve strained over a large ice cube in an old fashioned glass. Express the orange peel over the drink to release the oils, twist and add to the drink.

Photo courtesy of Liquid Kitchen®
Photo courtesy of Liquid Kitchen®

Orang & Black Coffee Syrup

(makes about 12 ounces)

  • ¼   cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 Tablespoon finely minced orange zest
  • 24 coffee beans
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 cups sugar

Combine ingredients (minus the sugar) in a small saucepan. On medium-high heat, bring liquid to a boil. Once it has boiled, add the sugar and stir to combine well. Continue to boil for about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and steep for 1 hour. Strain and store refrigerated for up to 30 days.

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Kathy Casey is a chef, mixologist, and is known as the Original Bar Chef. Her newest book is D’Llish Deviled Eggs, which is a great accompaniment to any cocktail. Follow Kathy on Twitter and Instagram. For more great cocktail recipes, visit www.LiquidKitchen.com.

‘This Is Your Brain On Drugs’ Actor Has A Change Of Heart

Al Olson
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‘This Is Your Brain On Drugs’ Actor Has A Change Of Heart

If you were alive in the late 1980s and owned a TV, you saw the commercial. Over and over again.

The 30-second ad brought to you by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America featured an egg, a sizzling-hot frying pan and an actor saying “This is your brain on drugs.” The ad’s intent was to scare the bejesus out of teens — and their parents — from drugs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub_a2t0ZfTs

John Roselius, the actor now mostly known as the “This Is Your Brain on Drugs Guy” or simply “The Egg Guy,” has turned away from this campaign and has fully endorsed marijuana legalization. In fact, the 72-year-old actor has already voted in favor of Prop 64 in California. (The state allows for early voting.)

“I’m 100 percent behind legalizing it, are you kidding?” he asks.

In an interview in The Rooster, a Colorado-based magazine, Roselius said the 1987 commercial gig paid him $360. Did he believe what he was saying at the time? Nope. According to the interview:

He also admits that marijuana doesn’t fry your brain like an egg in hot cast iron. In fact, he knew it didn’t even when he made the ad. How? Because he’d smoked a bunch of it, mostly during the 1960s, when he was living in San Francisco, often on the dock at lunchtime, often with his other buddies in the Marines. “It was the most relaxed I ever was,” he said.

Roselius is one of many Americans shifting their position on marijuana legalization. According to the latest Gallup poll releases last week, 60 percent of U.S. citizens now support full legalization.

Marijuana is fully legal in Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington state and the District of Columbia. This November, voters in Arizona, California, Maine, Massachusetts and Nevada will decide on the issue. Three other states — Florida, Arkansas and North Dakota — will vote on whether to allow medical marijuana in its state.

 

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Hillary Clinton References Meme: I Think Death Row Records Influenced My Look

Taylor Berman
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Hillary Clinton References Meme: I Think Death Row Records Influenced My Look

Last week, a tweet by @double_cupp_me compared the Hillary Clinton debate fashion to the suits worn by various members of notorious 1990s rap label Death Row Records. The tweet went viral with more than 102,000 retweets and 147,000 likes. This morning, the former Secretary of State referenced it during her interview this morning on the syndicated hip-hop radio station the Breakfast Club.

https://twitter.com/double_cupp_me/status/789088080426831872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

“This is a good hip-hop meme,” host Charlamagne Tha God told Clinton as he showed her the tweet on his phone. “In one you dress like Suge Knight, in one you dress like Tupac, and in one you dress like Snoop Dogg.”

While it wasn’t entirely clear if she knew or remembered what Death Row was, Clinton laughed heartily and provided a smooth, if not completely convincing, answer.

“I think Death Row and a lot of other fashion sources have influenced my look,” she said. “Don’t you?”

She also gave her review of Saturday Night Live‘s recurring parodies of her and Donald Trump’s debates. “They’re pretty funny,” she said. “I think they did a great job. It wasn’t hard to make fun of those debates, but they did a great job.”

Later in the interview, Stevie Wonder joined the show to sing the presidential candidate “Happy Birthday” for her 69th birthday. Watch the full show below. Clinton addresses the Death Row Records meme at 18:04, and Wonder joins the group at 21:17.

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