The Monday Edition - Jan 25, 2021
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Big on the Internet, Pedro Pascal, The Mandalorian, tiktok

TikTok Is Thirsty for Pedro Pascal and So Am I

Pedro Pascal from The Mandalorian.

Pedro Pascal is an internet dreamboat, and I'm with TikTok when it comes to the thirst of this talented actor.

The post TikTok Is Thirsty for Pedro Pascal and So Am I first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Bernie Sanders, Mark Hamill, Star Wars (franchise)

Mark Hamill Loves a Good Bernie Sanders/Star Wars Meme

Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'

Mark Hamill loves a good meme, always has, but recently, he's taken to the Bernie Sanders meme that is sweeping the internet. Celebrities, they really are just like us.

The post Mark Hamill Loves a Good Bernie Sanders/Star Wars Meme first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Euphoria, LGBTQ Representation

Hunter Schafer Breathes Fresh Life Into Jules in Heartfelt Episode of HBO’s Euphoria

Hunter Schafer in Fuck Anyone Who's Not a Sea Blob (2021)

Jules Vaughn, as played by actress Hunter Schafer on the HBO hit series Euphoria, is a fascinating character and superbly acted for a debut role. Yet, we didn’t really have a fully fleshed out image of her, in my opinion, until the bottle episode that aired this weekend, titled “Fuck Anyone Who's Not a Sea Blob.”

The post Hunter Schafer Breathes Fresh Life Into Jules in Heartfelt Episode of HBO’s Euphoria first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, dogs, Joe Biden, the white house

First Dogs Champ and Major Biden Have Moved Into the White House!

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 10: Vice President Joe Biden's dog, Champ, stands during speechs during a Joining Forces service event at the Vice President's residence at the Naval Observatory May 10, 2012 in Washington, DC. U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and Biden joined with Congressional spouses to assemble Mother's Day packages that deployed troops have requested to be sent to their mothers and wives at home. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Champ and Major Biden have moved into their new digs at the White House. After four long, petless years, we have two good boys back in residence alongside President Joe Biden.

The post First Dogs Champ and Major Biden Have Moved Into the White House! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Jodie Turner-Smith, Netflix, the witcher

The Witcher: Blood Origin Casts Jodie Turner-Smith in Netflix Prequel

Jodie Turner-Smith and Daniel Kaluuya in Queen and Slim.

Netflix has found it's Éile in the form of Jodie Turner-Smith for their prequel The Witcher: Blood Origin and we're here for it.

The post The Witcher: Blood Origin Casts Jodie Turner-Smith in Netflix Prequel first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, jennifer lopez, reactions, Twitter

Internet Confused by Jennifer Lopez’s “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” Challenge

Jennifer Lopez in "Love Don't Cost a Thing" music video.

The internet is confused by Jennifer Lopez and her Love Don't Cost a Thing challenge and it shows.

The post Internet Confused by Jennifer Lopez’s “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” Challenge first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Invincible, Steven Yeun, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: We Get a First Look at Amazon’s Invincible

steven yeun

Invincible features an all-star voice cast starring Steven Yeun, J.K. Simmons, Sandra Oh and more.

The post Things We Saw Today: We Get a First Look at Amazon’s Invincible first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, News, New York Times, sexism, women in journalism

Journalists Outraged as New York Times Fires Editor Lauren Wolfe for Pro-Biden Tweet

The New York Times building

Shahryar pointed out how Wolfe's tweet set off a firestorm of bad faith journalism that led to targeted harassment, stalking, and death threats simply for expressing relief at Biden's plane landing.

The post Journalists Outraged as New York Times Fires Editor Lauren Wolfe for Pro-Biden Tweet first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Godzilla vs. Kong (film), Godzilla: King of the Monsters, MonsterVerse

MonsterVerse Mash! The First Trailer for Godzilla vs. Kong Is Here

godzilla and king kong

Are you excited for Godzilla vs. Kong? How do you plan on watching it?

The post MonsterVerse Mash! The First Trailer for Godzilla vs. Kong Is Here first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Wanda Maximoff, WandaVision

The Importance of Twins for Wanda Maximoff in Marvel’s WandaVision

Wanda and Vision and their boys

Wanda Maximoff and her twin brother Pietro came into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Age of Ultron and while we didn't get much of Pietro (probably because of Marvel not owning the X-Men rights at the time), the twins were still an important part of the rest of the MCU.

The post The Importance of Twins for Wanda Maximoff in Marvel’s WandaVision first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Batman (character), Patrick Leahy, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Batman Superfan Now President Pro Tempore of the Senate

patrick leahy, holly hunter

Hope you are having a swell Saturday, Mary Suevians!

The post Things We Saw Today: Batman Superfan Now President Pro Tempore of the Senate first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Capitol Riots, Kevin McCarthy, Republicans

Really, Kevin McCarthy? “Everyone” Bears Responsibility for the Capitol Riot?

kevin mccarthy eats farts

McCarthy's comments are a disturbing reminder that, while Donald Trump is gone, Trumpism still rules the GOP.

The post Really, Kevin McCarthy? “Everyone” Bears Responsibility for the Capitol Riot? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Krystina Arielle, racism, Star Wars (franchise)

Racist Star Wars Fandom Attacks ‘High Republic Show’ Host Krystina Arielle

star wars fandom

We stand with Krystina Arielle.

The post Racist Star Wars Fandom Attacks ‘High Republic Show’ Host Krystina Arielle first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Ghostbusters (Franchise), ghostbusters: afterlife, Muncher

The Internet Is Losing Its Mind Over Ghostbusters: Afterlife‘s New Ghost, Muncher

ghostbusters: afterlife

Like it or not, Muncher is the new avatar for 2021.

The post The Internet Is Losing Its Mind Over Ghostbusters: Afterlife‘s New Ghost, Muncher first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, fandom, OTPs, shipping

The Shipping Dynamics Meme Is My Fandom Happy Place

Screenshot from the second episode of SK8 the Infinity

The delightful shipping dynamics meme doesn't say who the pairing is, just the personality of the character (or characters) involved.

The post The Shipping Dynamics Meme Is My Fandom Happy Place first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Space, astronomy, this week in space, white dwarf

This Week In Space: Stars Eating Other Stars Is More Common Than You’d Think!

A white dwarf star consumes another

Some stars can consume material from others, and scientists just found that phenomena outside our galaxy!

The post This Week In Space: Stars Eating Other Stars Is More Common Than You’d Think! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, News, impeachment, k-pop, Marjorie Taylor Greene

Things We Saw Today: Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Insipid Impeachment Articles Against Biden Are No Match for Twitter’s K-Pop Stans

Marjorie Taylor Greene and her dumb masks

These heroes did what they do best and flooded her hashtag with memes and fancams.

The post Things We Saw Today: Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Insipid Impeachment Articles Against Biden Are No Match for Twitter’s K-Pop Stans first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Ben Solo, Star Wars (franchise), The Mandalorian

La Chancla Would’ve Fixed Star Wars

Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga with chanclas as weapons of peace.

Star Wars as a franchise would've been changed if la chancla and it's celestial powers, forged by space Latinos, would've been wielded.

The post La Chancla Would’ve Fixed Star Wars first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Gaming, Capcom, Resident Evil, Resident Evil Village

Tall Vampire Lady the Game AKA Resident Evil Village

Screencap from the Resident Evil Village story trailer

I'm glad to see that Resident Evil Village is sticking to the horror aspects of survival horror, this time with this absolutely monstrous vampire diva.

The post Tall Vampire Lady the Game AKA Resident Evil Village first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Chuck Schumer, Mitch McConnell, United States Senate

What’s Going on with Chuck Schumer and the Filibuster?

Chuck Schumer says he won't cave to Mitch McConnell to protect the filibuster.

The post What’s Going on with Chuck Schumer and the Filibuster? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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