The Tuesday Edition - Jan 12, 2021
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News, Capitol Riots, COVID-19, House of Representatives

3 Democratic Reps Test Positive for COVID-19 After Sequestering With Unmasked Republicans

pramila jayapal

3 Democratic House Representatives test positive for COVID-19 after sheltering with unmasked Republicans during the Capitol riots. We wish Reps. Jayapal, Schneider, and Watson Coleman a swift recovery.

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Gaming, Bowser, Nintendo Switch, Super Mario 3D World

Honestly, Beast Titan Bowser Is a Mood in This Bowser’s Fury Trailer

Screenshot from the trailer to Bowser's Fury

Nintendo has decided to reintroduce one of my most feared childhood bosses with this absolutely massive Bowser in 'Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury.'

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Movies, Billie Holiday, Hulu, Lee Daniels

The United States vs. Billie Holiday Highlights the Government-Orchestrated Attack on the Iconic Singer

Andra Day in The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)

I think it is important that as we sit and have conversations about the government harassing its citizens we remember the actual Civil Rights Activists who were persecuted for speaking out about lynching and injustice in their communities.

The post The United States vs. Billie Holiday Highlights the Government-Orchestrated Attack on the Iconic Singer first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Barbie, LGBTQ Representation, queer representation

Twitter Just Decided Barbie Is Queer and It’s Glorious

barbie and her girlfiend in love wins tees

Thanks to a 2017 photoshoot, the internet discovered that Barbie may be more into ladies than we thought. Is Barbie a lesbian? Is Barbie bisexual? Let's find out.

The post Twitter Just Decided Barbie Is Queer and It’s Glorious first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, border, Immigration, Trump

Donald Trump Goes To the Wrong Alamo in Metaphor for His Clown-Shoes Presidency

Donald Trump gestures during the presidential debate.

Many took to social media to dunk on Trump for his ignorance and incompetency, as well as the continual self-owns of his inner circle.

The post Donald Trump Goes To the Wrong Alamo in Metaphor for His Clown-Shoes Presidency first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Chuck Norris, donald trump

Twitter Is Debating Whether a Trump Coup Rally Attendee Was Chuck Norris

chuck norris in texas ranger

Celebrities can be political, they're human beings. But I have the right to not want to watch a Chuck Norris property because of his support of Trump either way.

The post Twitter Is Debating Whether a Trump Coup Rally Attendee Was Chuck Norris first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, qanon, Republicans, Twitter

After Massive QAnon Purge, Republicans Complaining About Losing Twitter Followers Are Telling On Themselves

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) complain to the media about something

Over the weekend, a number of prominent conservative media and political figures started complaining about losing a substantial number of followers.

The post After Massive QAnon Purge, Republicans Complaining About Losing Twitter Followers Are Telling On Themselves first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Jessica Jones, Krysten Ritter, She-Hulk

Krysten Ritter Rumored To Reprise Her Role as Jessica Jones for She-Hulk Series

krysten ritter as jessica jones in the eponymous netflix series

Do you want to see Jessica Jones and Jennifer Walters kicking ass in the courtroom in 'She-Hulk'?

The post Krysten Ritter Rumored To Reprise Her Role as Jessica Jones for She-Hulk Series first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Annie Mumolo, Bridesmaids, Kristen Wiig

Kristen Wiig’s Barb and Star Go to Vista del Mar Trailer Takes Us on Much-Needed Holiday

Barb and Star Go to Vista del Mar trailer starring Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo.

Bridesmaids writers and stars Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo are back in Lionsgate's first trailer for Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar.

The post Kristen Wiig’s Barb and Star Go to Vista del Mar Trailer Takes Us on Much-Needed Holiday first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Nintendo, Super Nintendo World, Universal Studios Japan

The Food at Super Nintendo World Is Giving Me the Extra Life I Need

Examples of the food at Super Nintendo World

Super Nintendo World continues to be the theme park of my childhood dreams, and the Mario-themed food they're serving up looks incredible.

The post The Food at Super Nintendo World Is Giving Me the Extra Life I Need first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, television review, The CW, Trickster

If You Miss Supernatural You Have to Check Out Trickster

Trickster -- "Episode 2" -- Image Number: TRK102_0001.jpg -- Pictured: Kalani Queypo as Wade -- Photo: Sienna Films Trickster XIX Inc. -- © 2020 Sienna Films Trickster XIX Inc.

Trickster is a unique, trippy, and darkly funny supernatural drama that tells an extremely intriguing Indigenous story.

The post If You Miss Supernatural You Have to Check Out Trickster first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Hollywood, sexism

Malcolm & Marie: Why We Keep Having This Conversation About Actresses & Age Gaps

John David Washington and Zendaya in Malcolm & Marie (2021)

Casting age gaps between men and women have been coming up a lot lately, especially as Oscar buzz looms over the horizon, and it once again highlights how older actresses keep getting pushed out of chances to be included in these conversations.

The post Malcolm & Marie: Why We Keep Having This Conversation About Actresses & Age Gaps first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Technology, Facebook, policy change, WhatsApp

Facebook’s WhatsApp Privacy Changes Aren’t Making Anyone Happy

WhatsApp and Facebook policy changes cause concern.

WhatsApp's mandatory changes are coming February 8th, and not everyone is happy with Facebook going for an information grab.

The post Facebook’s WhatsApp Privacy Changes Aren’t Making Anyone Happy first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Capitol Riots, Hallmark, josh hawley

Companies Halt Donations To Politicians Who Supported the Attempted Coup

Josh Hawley speaks during a Senate hearing.

Major corporations like Facebook, Hallmark, and more halt donations to politicians who voted against certifying the electoral college.

The post Companies Halt Donations To Politicians Who Supported the Attempted Coup first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, books, speculative fiction, The Mary Sue Book Club

The Mary Sue Book Club January 2021 Edition: Goddesses, Romcoms, and Dazzling Space Operas

Persephone Station, The Ruthless Lady's Guide To Wizardry, Wings of Ebony

Happy New Year! And happy book birthdays to all these amazing titles coming out in January 2021! With a publishing year that promises a lot of powerful stories and talented authors, it only makes sense to be excited about the tales that are in store for readers and fandoms alike.

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Big on the Internet, insurrection, Snopes, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Snopes Debunks Rumors of That Tasing Death at the Capitol

Capitol riot participants

Social media posts asserted that a man died at Trump's failed insurrection after tasering his own testicles. But Snopes tells us that this was not the case.

The post Things We Saw Today: Snopes Debunks Rumors of That Tasing Death at the Capitol first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, anime, CrunchyRoll, Funimation

Monday Anime Round-up: First Episode Blitz!

Reki in the opening for "SK8 the Infinity"

Welcome to the Monday Anime Round-up, a weekly series where I talk about the anime I watched over the weekend. We got a lot of first episode releases for brand new series and anime that kicked off new seasons for the winter!

The post Monday Anime Round-up: First Episode Blitz! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, donald trump

Lawmakers Want To Make Sure No School, Airport, or Anything at All Is Named After Donald Trump, Ever

Donald Trump gestures while talking to reporters outside the White House.

"I am working on a bill that would mean that nothing — not even a bench, no airport, no highway, no school — nothing – ever bear the name of this traitor," says Rep. Linda Sánchez

The post Lawmakers Want To Make Sure No School, Airport, or Anything at All Is Named After Donald Trump, Ever first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Kamala Harris, politics, Vogue

Let’s Talk About Why Kamala Harris’s Vogue Cover Upset So Many People

Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on the cover of Vogue

The Kamala Harris cover shows a lack of caring or understanding in what should be a watershed moment for young women of color who've never seen someone like them in this position.

The post Let’s Talk About Why Kamala Harris’s Vogue Cover Upset So Many People first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, donald trump

Why Does the State Department Website Say Donald Trump’s Term Ended … a Few Hours Into the Future?

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