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TV, Adam Scott, Sam Malone, Severance

Adam Scott’s New Photoshoot as Sam Malone From ‘Cheers’ Has Broken Me

Adam Scott at an award show
When in doubt, there's nothing like a good Adam Scott picture to lift my spirits.
News, Dr. Oz, Ilhan Omar, Muslims, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, racism, xenophobia

Pointing Out Dr. Oz’s New Jersey Roots Isn’t Xenophobic, but Republican Response to Him Has Been

Dr. Oz speaks and gestures at a podium
Most of the bigotry faced by Oz comes from his own party and was in full force during the primaries.
TV, dragons, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon

Quick Question: Where the #$%& Are All These Dragons Coming From? And Also—Who the Hell Do They Think They Are?

I've known everybody at House Targaryen for a while, and our Houses hung out a couple times on campus. They're my bros, but we're not like super tight. Like I've never their dragons, you know? But that changed last night, my dude.
News, 2024 Presidential Election, donald trump, FBI, please no

Donald Trump Was Fundraising $1 Million a Day Milking Anger Over FBI Search

Trump's supporters hold flags during a protest
If you were wondering why Trump won't stop yelling about the FBI online, it's because he's making a ton of money from it.
Big on the Internet, Andrew Tate, social media, tiktok

The Horrific Rise of Andrew Tate’s Misogynist Popularity

Leslie Knope says "You're ridiculous and men's rights is nothing" on NBC's Parks and Recreation.
It's a horrific display of sexism, internet culture, and a stark reminder that parents need to be aware of what their kids are watching and the messages they're clinging to.
TV, animation, Close Enough, HBO Max, Infinity Train, OK K.O., Warner Bros. Discovery

Dismaying Creators and Artists, Warner Bros Discovery Will Remove Massive List of Animation From HBO Max This Week

Kaio in the theme song for OK K.O. - Let's Be Heroes on Cartoon Network
Concerns were assuaged for a while about the future of HBO Max and its beloved content, but they've been turned to 11 again. And animation is the main target.
Gaming, Doctor Who, Magic: The Gathering, Tabletop Gaming

‘Magic: The Gathering’ Announces Crossover With ‘Doctor Who’ in Upcoming ‘Universes Beyond’ Set

Gallifrey-Stands_Alexander-Gering
Magic: The Gathering is uniting with Doctor Who a new Universes Beyond collaboration. The collaboration will include Commander decks, collector boosters, and Secret Lair drops that will encompass characters and creatures from the 60-year history of the series. I am already crossing my fingers to have a Martha Jones commander.
Anime, anime, Lists, luffy, One Piece

Every ‘One Piece’ Worst Generation Member, Ranked

Luffy and Law being BFFs in the One Piece Dressrosa arc
When ranking characters in 'One Piece,' you typically rank them by strength. Or, perhaps, by bounty. Or maybe even by how good they'd be on a date. But what if—and hear me out—you rank them by how much you want to throw tomatoes at them and boo them?
TV, Marvel Entertainment, She-Hulk (character), She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (series), The Hulk

Will ‘She-Hulk’ Set Up ‘World War Hulk’?

the hulk
An Easter egg in the first episode of 'She-Hulk' has fans wondering if the series is setting up an adaptation of the comics storyline 'World War Hulk.'
Books, J.R.R. Tolkien, Lord of the Rings, the lord of the rings: the rings of power, World War I

How Tolkien’s Real-Life Experiences Inspired His Creation of Middle Earth

As someone who studied History in undergrad, AND someone who's a massive nerd, I've always found it incredibly enjoyable to take a dive through the history of Middle Earth, both conceptually and literally.
Anime, anime, full metal alchemist, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Kill la Kill, Naruto, Princess Mononoke

These Are the 5 Strongest Anime Moms (Who Could Totally Beat You Up)

Here is a list of the most powerful anime moms (who could take on any other mom in a fight). These moms could even beat up your mom. No way? YES, WAY.
TV, Jennifer Walters, She-Hulk (character), She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (series)

Disney+’s ‘She-Hulk’ Has the Best Explanation for Why Jen Is a Better Hulk Than Bruce

Jennifer Walters in an I Love Mexico shirt in She-Hulk
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law gave us the origin story of Jennifer Walters in season 1 episode 1 titled "A Normal Amount of Rage."
Movies, Dakota Johnson, Madame Web, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Entertainment, mcu

As the ‘Madame Web’ Casting News Rolls In— Here’s Every Confirmed Cast Member & Character

Madame Web might be the next character to get her own Sony film.
With the rumor mill going haywire about the cast and characters of Sony's upcoming 'Madame Web' movie, it might be hard to keep track of it all—so here's everyone we know will be in the film, confirmed and rumored.
News, Matt Gaetz

Matt Gaetz, Under Investigation for Potentially Sex Trafficking a Minor, Is Now Hosting Events for High School Students

Matt Gaetz runs his hand through his hair and gives a sleazy smile sitting in front of a giant American flag
Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz thought it would be a good idea to host an event with a bunch of high school students.
TV, Devi Vishwakumar, Mindy Kaling, Never Have I Ever

Netflix’s ‘Never Have I Ever’ Hits Differently After You Know the Loss of a Parent

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan in Never Have I Ever (2020)
Devi's desire to not be the sad girl and to still remember her father by continuing to live her life is something that I, at least, relate to as a member of the Dead Dad Club.
TV, Marvel Cinematic Universe, She-Hulk (character), She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (series)

Of COURSE ‘She-Hulk’ Is the Latest Marvel Property Review-Bombed by Crybaby Men

She-Hulk flying through the air
Review bombing doesn't do anything but make you look pathetic.
Gaming, video games

If You Play Games, You’re One of These 9 Types of Player

Berdly wants a kissy from a gamer girl
After a bit of "research," these are the types I could come up with—which one(s) are you?
TV, She-Hulk (character), She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (series), Tatiana Maslany

Fight Court: Meet ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’

Tatiana Maslany in 'She-Hulk'
What did you think of episode 1 of 'She-Hulk'? Let us know in the comments!
TV, bruce banner, Mark Ruffalo, Smart Hulk

So Why Is Bruce Banner Back as Smart Hulk in ‘She-Hulk’?

Mark Ruffalo as the smart version of the Hulk in Marvel movies.
Hopefully, we'll see more of the Mark Ruffalo version of Bruce but for now, that's why we have Smart Hulk in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
TV, Marvel Cinematic Universe, She-Hulk (character), She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (series)

Let’s Talk About These ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ Mid-Credits Scenes

Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters doing Yoga in She-Hulk
Check back each week when we breakdown the latest mid-credits scene of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law!
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