On my last day of a job many years ago I asked who was up for a quick pint. Everyone I asked said no. I was so embarrassed I just sneaked out and left. I got a text on the train asking me where I was and a picture of them all in the pub waiting for me. Never replied
Deserved to spend 5 full years at #1.
But the world still isn’t ready for that conversation.
The insane chorus.
The music video.
EVERYTHING.
The song feels like pop music moving at full speed.
Don't forget that Saint Patrick is not the only saint whose feast day is March 17. It is also the feast of Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, the patron saint of cats and the people who love them. (Meme art from an original work by Carolee Clark, King of Mice Studios)
In 1974, Christine Chubbuck, a 29-year-old news presenter, announced: "In keeping with Channel 40's policy of bringing you the latest in blood and guts, and in living color, we bring you another first – an attempted suicide."
She then shot herself in the head with a revolver on live television.
Eerie historical photos: https://t.co/0WklG7bVfh
When I first watched WEAPONS, I was struck by how much it reminded me of the Mexican film AUNT ALEJANDRA (La Tía Alejandra) by Arturo Ripstein. It’s highly unlikely that Zach Cregger has ever seen it, since it’s not available in the U.S. but the similarities are fascinating. 1/3
Es espectacular el crossover que se dio esta semana entre el Celta y la cantante Madonna. Esta es la historia.
En 1990, Madonna dio un concierto en el estadio del club, luciendo la camiseta de esa temporada. Pero nadie sabía qué había ocurrido con esa camiseta vestida por Madonna. Entonces, el club lazó una campaña para ubicarla y confirmar si la tenía la artista.
Vallas en la ciudad, cartas y mensajes de los jugadores con la camiseta que decía "Madonna, tú la tienes? Y hasta organizaron un musical en el estadio para llamar la atencion de la artista.
Y hoy, Madonna les contestó en twitter: "¡Esta camiseta está en mi museo personal! ¡La llevo con orgullo!". Se acabó el misterio.
Espectacular.
A woman learned her former dog had been surrendered to a kill shelter by her ex-boyfriend. She'd been searching for the dog for months after their breakup. The dog was scheduled for euthanasia the next morning.
She arrived after closing and found the facility locked. She broke a window, disabled the alarm, and searched the kennels until she found her dog, Max. She took Max and fled.
Shelter staff discovered the break-in and the missing dog. Police issued a warrant for burglary and theft. Security footage clearly showed her breaking in.
She turned herself in three days later with Max. She faced felony charges but argued that Max was stolen from her originally by the ex-boyfriend, who'd had no legal right to surrender him.
Her lawyer proved ownership through vet records, photos, and microchip registration. The ex-boyfriend had surrendered the dog illegally out of spite.
The judge dropped charges against her and issued a warrant for the ex-boyfriend for theft and illegal surrender. Max was officially returned to her.
She still faced civil penalties for property damage to the shelter. She paid gladly, saying that breaking that window saved Max's life.
The case highlighted problems with shelter surrender procedures and identity verification
“carolyn was protective of john, and she saw that he had a certain vulnerability. on february 25, 1996, the couple had a fight while walking their dog in washington square park, all captured by a photographer and a videographer. the film shows the two shouting at each other, then carolyn pushing John.
according to the new york daily news, he appeared to rip the engagement ring off her finger. carolyn jumps on his back, their shouting continues and then abates before starting up again as they walk home, and finally ends with an embrace. on the howard stern show a few months later, john calls it “a silly argument.”
the fight was about him being taken advantage of by his friends. they had gone to the wedding of a friend he’d gone to brown with, toni kotite. toni sat john and carolyn at the first table — next to the new york times reporter that was doing the vows column on their wedding. john was really uncomfortable with that. carolyn thought it was a bullshit thing to do to your friend. because of the video footage, their argument played out in the media a lot longer than it would have if it had been just photos. it became a three-day promo on hard copy, like, more footage of the fight!
michael berman was furious. “how could you be so stupid to have a fight in the park? you’re trying to do a political magazine and you’re having a fight with your girlfriend in the park.” then there was a whole other argument from john’s perspective — it’s none of michael’s business. and then michael said, “well, it’s my magazine, too.” john didn’t think it was a big deal.
carolyn was upset because they were being followed by photographers — and now a videographer. i think on some level she felt like it was her fault, but she was also angry at john because she felt she was trying to protect him, not wanting him to be taken advantage of. i used to say, “you need to have a little bit more guile,” but that wasn’t him. carolyn had all the discernment that john lacked. like “honey, he’s playing you.” or “honey, you don’t need to do that.” she was the eyes and ears that he sometimes didn’t have.”
REMEMBERING ERIC DANE
Eric Dane was best known for his unforgettable turn as Dr. Mark Sloan — “McSteamy” — on “Grey’s Anatomy.” Over the course of his career, he also starred in “Euphoria,” “X-Men: The Last Stand” and “Marley & Me.”
Statement from his family: "With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS. He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world. Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight. He will be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered always. Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received. The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this impossible time.”
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HOT TAKE: nobody in 1975 needed a budget app, a financial coach, and a side hustle to afford a two bedroom apartment. this isn’t a personal finance problem. it’s a wage theft problem.