The Thursday Edition - Dec 1, 2022
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DESTINY IS A CHOICE
The Atlas Paradox is the long-awaited sequel to dark academic sensation The Atlas Six—guaranteed to have even more yearning, backstabbing, betrayal, and chaos.
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Big on the Internet, Alex Jones, Hitler, Kanye West

Did Hitler Invent Highways and Microphones? No Kanye, He Didn’t.

Kanye West (Ye) wears a red MAGA baseball hat and gestures while talking.
KANYE THOSE WORDS THAT YOU HEAR IN YOUR MIND ARE NOT "FACTS." THOSE ARE CALLED "THOUGHTS." AND WE'D LIKE IT IF YOU KEPT YOUR THOUGHTS TO YOURSELF.
News, British Royal Family, meghan markle, prince harry

Former U.K. Anti-Terror Official Confirms the Very Real Danger of Racist Extremists’ Obsession With Meghan Markle

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 02: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrive at the Creative Industries and Business Reception at the British High Commissioners residence to meet with representatives of the British and South African business communities, including local youth entrepreneurs, on day ten of their tour in Africa on October 2, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski - Pool/Getty Images)
Meghan Markle, was subjected to multiple believable "very serious" and "disgusting" threats to her life.
Big on the Internet, Hanukkah, tiktok

Jews Are Pushing Back Against Bad Hanukkah Merch in Hilarious TikToks

A lit menorah.
It's Christmas time, and you know what that means: horribly misguided attempts to shoehorn non-Christian holidays into Christmas celebrations!
Gaming, contributor, Dungeons & Dragons, Tabletop Gaming

Why It Matters That ‘D&D’ Is Replacing the Term ‘Race’

One D&D logo
Just months after Dungeons & Dragons publisher Wizards of the Coast, a subsidy of Hasbro Toys, got intensive backlash for using racist imagery in its new Spelljammer source book, the company has announced a major change.
News, balenciaga, fashion, Hide From Homepage

The Balenciaga Campaign Controversy, Explained

Balenciaga model walking with teddy bear bag
Balenciaga is known for its ugly and tasteless fashion sensibilities, but this is even worse than their stiletto Crocs.
TV, Gwendoline Christie, Wednesday (Netflix)

Gwendoline Christie’s Reaction to Her Role in ‘Wednesday’ Is Heartbreaking

Gwendoline Christie as Larissa Weems in Wednesday
Christie is the perfect actress for the role of Larissa Weems, but in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, she revealed that the road to get there wasn't easy.
News, erin reed

Trans Activist Explains Why Anti-Trans Sports Laws Will Hurt Cis People, Too

Transgender flags on the step to D.C.
Trans activist Erin Reed has recently tweeted a well thought out argument that highlights the faulty logic behind anti-trans sports laws, read more here.
Movies, Ant-Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

New ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Footage Reveals More Kang the Conqueror

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Marvel fans were treated to some big reveals at Comic Con Experience 2022 in São Paolo, Brazil, where Kevin Feige revealed footage, trailers, and more—including a new look at the upcoming Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
Movies, James Gunn, Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

The Trailer for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Is Here to Break Our Hearts

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3
The final installment to James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy is coming our way and with it comes the knowledge that we might have to say goodbye to some of our favorite heroes.
Big on the Internet, Christine McVie, fleetwood mac, Stevie Nicks

10 Best Fleetwood Mac Songs, Ranked

Fleetwood Mac promotional photo from 1975
Fleetwood Mac has been writing and performing for 55 years. Over that time, trends have come and gone, but many of their songs have remained classics. Here are some of our top picks for the best Fleetwood Mac songs.
Big on the Internet, memes, Spotify

These Spotify Wrapped Memes Are More Accurate Than Spotify Wrapped

A Spotify Wrapped promotional image partially obscured by a clown emoji
For the Extremely Online crowd, Spotify's annual aggregation of its users listening habits is the next best thing to sharing a report card from your therapist.
TV, Din Djarin, disney plus, Pedro Pascal, The Mandalorian

‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 Release Announced at Star Wars Celebration!

Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin without his helmet in The Mandalorian
A look at the rumors and information swirling around season three of the Disney Plus show The Mandalorian. When will it release and what will happen?
Movies, Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones, Indiana Jones 5

‘Indiana Jones 5’ Trailer Does What I Expected and Made Me Sob

HELP ME INDY
We are finally back with our favorite professor and archeologist and god, I'm so excited.
TV, Disney+, Star Wars (franchise), The Mandalorian

‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 Release Date Is Here!!!!!

Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin without his helmet in The Mandalorian
At CCXP though, we got the news we'd been waiting for: A release date for season 3 of The Mandalorian!
TV, Amazon Studios, Cara Delevingne, Carnival Row, Orlando Bloom

This Widely Panned Amazon Prime Show Is My New Obsession

Tamzin Merchant and David Gyasi Carnvial Row
This show is so good it's got me planning my next tattoo.
Movies, A Christmas Story, A Christmas Story Christmas, Peter Billingsley

Here’s Why Everyone Bashing ‘A Christmas Story Christmas’ Is Wrong

Peter Billingsley as Ralphie in A Christmas Story Christmas
A Christmas Story Christmas has just the right amount of nostalgia while still telling its own story, and frankly, it should get the same kind of love that the original does.
Gifts, Gothic, gothic horror, Hide From Homepage, Holiday Gift Guides

The Best Gifts for Your Goth Friends in 2022

Fairuza Balk as Nancy in The Craft
The stress that comes with struggling to figure out a gift for someone is ... something else. We'll make it a little easier.
Movies, Best Of, Horror, Thrillers

10 Best Thriller Movies of 2022, Ranked

the patient in Smile
2022 was a big year for many film genres, but especially for thrillers as films like Nope and Smile received considerable attention and hype. Here are the best thriller movies of 2022, ranked.
Comics, comics, fantasy, manga, romance

Review: ‘I’ve Become a True Villainess’ Is an Intriguing Fantasy Romance With a Dark Twist

Classis, Seria, and Rouche in I've Become a True Villainess
I've Become a True Villainess is one of Manta Comics' newest winter romance series and it is a delightful blend of fantasy and mystery.
Comics, Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, spiderman, Superman, The Hulk, Thor, Wolverine, Wonder Woman

We Ranked the Best and the Brightest of All the Superheroes

Michael Keaton as Batman in 1989's Batman.
There are an awful lot of superheroes around nowadays, so we decided to pick the best and brightest of the lot.
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