Jumat, 15 Juni 2018

In It For The Long Haul

As blockbuster franchises continue to hit us with prequels, sequels and spinoffs that seem to challenge our bladder strength, we want to know whether it's a truth or a misconception that franchises are growing longer with each new movie.
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DIE A HERO OR BECOME THE ENEMY
TIMES ARE A WASTIN'
Why Do Movie Franchises Keep Getting Longer?
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As blockbuster franchises continue to hit us with prequels, sequels and spinoffs that seem to challenge our bladder strength, we want to know whether it's a truth or a misconception that franchises are growing longer with each new movie.
WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK
Apple Ruined Smartphone Design, And Other Facts
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Welcome to What We Learned This Week, a digest of the most curiously important facts from the past few days. This week: Every phone looks the same, some folks want to be cremated by water and the most likely nuclear bomb is a van.
HITTING ITS 'MERLOT MOMENT'
It's Time To Rethink Rosé
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Whether or not you think rosé has jumped the shark, and it absolutely has, is irrelevant. What's important now is reevaluating how pink wine is marketed, sold and even enjoyed in the coming years.
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THE AMERICAN DREAM
AN OLD MAN AFTER 'THE NEW GIRL'
Jake Johnson Is Just Here For A Good Time
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Hollywood's go-to everyman rounds out the star-studded ensemble in this month's "TAG." But having just turned 40 and with his longtime run as Nick Miller on "New Girl" over, what does Jake Johnson do now? Yard work, a deck potentially, and (maybe?) some acting.
LEFT OUT IN THE COLD
What Urban Americans Don't Get About Appalachia And The Price Rural Americans Have Paid
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How natural resources, regulation and the dangers of farm life contribute to this nation's intractable urban-rural divide.
MIXING PLEASURE WITH POLITICS
Get Lost In A Cold Warrior's Illustrated Calendar History Of The 1980s
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Find Reagan side-by-side with pagan holidays.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
EXCUSE ME WHILE I PISS THE SKY
Flying Port-A-Potty Sprays Unholy Liquid Everywhere As Strong Winds Blow It Into Space
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The area's local TV station reported that no one was hurt, though they did not comment on whether or not anyone was covered with shit or piss.
IN THE NEWS
Sessions Cites Bible Passage Used To Defend Slavery In Defense Of Separating Immigrant Families
Religious Leaders Implore Trump White House: Stop Separating Immigrant Families
New York State Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against The Trump Foundation — How Big A Deal Is It?
Trump Pounces On Justice Department Report Findings
Can Russia Stop Its Far-Right Hooligans From Ruining The World Cup?
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May your weekend be great, and your port-a-potties stay grounded.

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