Matthew Rhodes

[Matthew Rhodes @4LetsGoBrandon6]

@KK22530 A Right D, a C that wins faceoffs, and a LW.

[The Carnivore RN @wilsonhlthcoach]

I took my daughter on a trip to Ireland when she was 14.

We had a blast, saw a lot, and enjoyed our time there.

But what really made me think about our trip was when Irish folks who had never been to America asked me questions like:

What's Yellowstone like?
What about the Grand Canyon?
Is Niagra Falls as big as it looks?
What are the beaches in Florida like?
How's Texas BBQ? Is everything really big in Texas?
Etc etc etc

I had to answer, "I don't know. I've never been there."

The shocked looks I got were endless.

"You come visit our little country, but you haven't even seen your own?? There's so much to see in America!! I wish I could go there! Why are you even here?"

Then it really made me think. I haven't seen my country.

So, a couple years ago, my husband and I took a road trip.

Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming.

We drove through Idaho and across Montana. Just absolutely gorgeous!

We ventured out in Yellowstone. Amazing!! We spent 4 days there and still didn't even see the whole park.

We spent a weekend in Bismarck, North Dakota, then headed to South Dakota and spent a week in Rapid City.

We saw Mount Rushmore and Crazyhorse. Absolutely stunning!

We spent a day at Custer National Park, watched the annual Buffalo roundup, and ate bison brisket sandwiches. We loved it!

We spent a day walking around Deadwood where legendary gunslinger Wild Bill Hickok died. So much fun!

Then we headed home and drove through the Grand Tetons. Breathtaking!!

And the drive through Wyoming is so serene and peaceful that it makes you feel like you're in a scene from Dances With Wolves.

We want to go back to Yellowstone but we also want to drive through the south.

We don't care for cities. We want small towns, parks, beaches, and food.

Those Irish folks were right. I need to see more of my own country 🇺🇲

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

In 2013, NBA player Brian Scalabrine, who averaged just 3 points per game over his career, responded to critics by challenging four volunteers who claimed they could beat him 1-on-1. In a public matchup, he dominated all four games, finishing with a combined score of 44–6.

The event became known as the “Scallenge” and is still remembered as one of the clearest examples of the massive gap between professional athletes and even highly skilled amateur players. By 2013, Brian Scalabrine had already retired from the NBA and was often the subject of jokes due to his limited playing time, with many pointing to his 3.1 points-per-game average as proof he wasn’t far above elite recreational players.

Scalabrine decided to challenge that perception directly. After hearing local players claim they could beat him one-on-one, he organized games against several strong amateur volunteers. The results were decisive—he won every matchup, finishing with a combined score of 44–6, showing that even post-retirement he was operating at a completely different level of speed, strength, skill, and basketball IQ.

The event produced one of the most famous quotes in sports, which remains unchanged:
“I’m closer to LeBron than you are to me.”

The line wasn’t arrogance, but a reality check about the skill gap between NBA players and everyone else. The Scallenge has since become a go-to reference whenever fans underestimate professional-level ability. Scalabrine’s career also included 11 NBA seasons and an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008, along with over 500 games played—an achievement reached by only a tiny fraction of players worldwide.

[Ken Ham @aigkenham]

When I teach children about dinosaurs, creation, and evolution, I like to ask them these questions:

“Has any human being always been there?” They answer, “No.”

“Has any scientist always been there?” They answer, “No.”

“Does any human being know everything?” They answer, “No.”

“Does any scientist know everything?” They answer, “No.”

“Who is the only one who has always been there?” They shout out, “God.”

“Who is the only one who knows everything?” They shout out, “God.”

I then ask:

“Who is the one we should always trust first? God or the scientist?” They call out “God.”

And I could add, “Who should we always trust first, God, the scientist, the theologian, the teacher, the pastor, the professor?” And the answer will always be “God.”

Yes, we should always start with the Word of the God who knows everything, has always been there, and who has never made a mistake.

[Matthew Rhodes @4LetsGoBrandon6]

@PMike96608721 @JacketsInsider And now Larkin is asking out...🤣

[Matthew Rhodes @4LetsGoBrandon6]

@NHL_Muse It all depends on Larkin. He has a full no-trade clause. He has the leverage.

[Matthew Rhodes @4LetsGoBrandon6]

@JohnnyLCKai I was one. Wasn't thinking much then. Just shitting my pants and sleeping. Sometimes at the same time.

[Robert Sterling @RobertMSterling]

I just had the craziest experience at the airport.

We are about to board a flight to Atlanta when the pilot from the incoming plane walks out of the jetway. Guy is probably late 50s, salt and pepper hair, military look. The kind of pilot you instantly feel good about seeing on your flight.

Pilot walks over to the counter, gets on the PA system, and starts addressing everyone. “Folks, I’ve been doing this a long time. Flying one of these jets is easy. The hard part is looking at 130 people and telling them their flight is going to be delayed.”

Audible groans throughout the boarding gate. Most people here are flying to Atlanta as a layover before another flight. 130 people just had their day become a complete mess.

The pilot goes on. “I get it, trust me. But here’s the deal: During our landing, we had a small mechanical issue. I’m not your pilot for the next leg, but I don’t feel confident the jet’s safe to fly until we have a mechanical team look it over, and I don’t feel comfortable asking the next pilots to fly you guys until we get confirmation.”

He points at the agents next to him behind the counter: “Now, none of this is the agents’ fault. Please be kind to them. I’m the one who made this decision, not them, so any inconvenience you experience is my fault. Just please know that I don’t do this lightly, and I’m only doing it because I believe it’s in the best interests of everyone’s safety.”

Now this is where the story gets crazy. The pilot puts the microphone down, grabs his suitcase, and all the people in the gate…

Start clapping.

I’m not joking, everyone starts clapping for the guy. 130 people who just had their travel plans ruined give an ovation to the guy who made the decision and delivered the message.

All because he addressed them with decency and transparency, took ownership of the decision, made it clear that it was necessary, and explained why it was in everyone’s best interest.

It’s honestly one of the best examples of strong communication—of strong leadership, for that matter—that I’ve seen in a long time.

@Delta, whoever your Atlanta to Wichita pilot was this morning, he’s one of the good ones. Please tell him the delayed passengers of flight 1637 appreciate what he did.

[Matthew Rhodes @4LetsGoBrandon6]

@Justinjpearson Stupid motherfucker.

[Matthew Rhodes @4LetsGoBrandon6]

@CAgovernor Take your own advice, asshole. Stop with the "whataboutism" and focus on YOUR state.

[Matthew Rhodes @4LetsGoBrandon6]

@SherrodBrown What does ACA stand for? You voted for it.

[Matthew Rhodes @4LetsGoBrandon6]

@DerrickEvans4WV There's no loser in this scenario....unless they still tried to charge the owner for stump grinding.

[Matthew Rhodes @4LetsGoBrandon6]

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[Jimmy’s Famous Seafood @JimmysSeafood]

If you’re cheering for Rory, or using speaker phone in the bar, you will be asked to leave. ⛳️ 🇺🇸

[Matthew Rhodes @4LetsGoBrandon6]

@RealCandaceO You are all deluded psychos following @RealCandaceO grift.

[Matthew Rhodes @4LetsGoBrandon6]

@RealCandaceO You are all deluded psychos following @RealCandaceO grift.

[Matthew Rhodes @4LetsGoBrandon6]

@F1RETHECANNON

[Matthew Rhodes @4LetsGoBrandon6]

@tedlieu @thejointstaff "International Laws" broken by Iran recently.

[Matthew Rhodes @4LetsGoBrandon6]

@Senators Holy Week>Your sinful celebrations

[TreVeyon Henderson @TreVeyonH4]

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:10

[Matthew Rhodes @4LetsGoBrandon6]

@SenWarren That's funny, Chief.