The Tuesday Edition - Sep 22, 2020
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From dick pics to Jeffrey Epstein, global culture is hitting its peak for penis toxicity
Phallacy exposes that the person—not the penis—must be held accountable for all inappropriate behavior and actions
Movies

Things We Saw Today: A 20th Anniversary O Brother Where Art Thou? Reunion Is on the Horizon

Tuturro, nelson and clooney in O Brother where art thou
As part of the 51st Nashville Film Festival, the cast of O Brother, Where Art Thou? will reunite for a tribute to the music of the film in celebration of its 20th anniversary.
TV, Arrowverse, Melissa Benoist, Supergirl (TV show)

Supergirl Ending With Season 6, Promises “One Helluva Final Season”

Alex, Briny and kara walk
In news that shocked everyone, it was announced that Supergirl will be ending with its sixth season, bringing to a conclusion one of the most consistent shows on The CW network.
News, 2020 Presidential election, donald trump, Joe Biden, presidential debates

The Topics Have Been Set for the First Presidential Debate & It’s Going To Be a Mess

Donald Trump yells with his eyes closed.
The first presidential debate is scheduled for next Tuesday and I have trouble even imagining what that will look like.
TV, Giancarlo Esposito, Star Wars (franchise), The Mandalorian

Giancarlo Esposito Says That the Story of Baby Yoda Will Continue To Grow!

Giancarlo Esposito in the Mandalorian
I'll take more of The Mandalorian, please and thank you.
Movies, Star Trek (franchise), Star Trek 4, Star Trek Beyond

Are the Star Trek Movies Cancelled or Not?

Jim Kirk (Chris Pine) faces a no-win scenario in Star Trek Into Darkness
There are conflicting rumors out there on if Paramount has canceled future Star Trek film plans.
Big on the Internet, Mark Hamill, Sir Patrick Stewart, UberEats

Mark Hamill and Sir Patrick Stewart Do a Truly Surreal Commercial. That’s It. That’s the Headline.

Sir Patrick Stewart and Mark Hamill for UberEats
The battle between Star Wars and Star Trek just got a lot more interesting.
News, Mitt Romney, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, U.S. Supreme Court

Mitt Romney Backs Vote on Supreme Court Nominee—Time to Get Those Red Cloaks Ready

Mitt Romney surrounded by cell phones
If Trump gets his nominee through, this will change the shape of this country as we know it regardless of who enters the White House in 2021.
News, donald trump, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, U.S. Supreme Court

Who’s on Donald Trump’s Shortlist to Destroy the Supreme Court?

Donald Trump smirks against a black background.
Here's who's being talked about as the frontrunners. Any one of them would be the youngest Justice on the current Supreme Court, giving them decades of influence.
Big on the Internet, autumn, Equinox, fall

Somehow, It Is … Fall? How?

fall scene with pretty autumn leaves
What's an equinox, and how does this whole fall thing work?
Big on the Internet, Michelle Obama, voter registration, Zendaya

Zendaya and Michelle Obama Teamed up for an Instagram Live To Remind Us of the Importance of Voting

Zendaya arrives for the 2018 Met Gala on May 7, 2018, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. - The Gala raises money for the Metropolitan Museum of Arts Costume Institute. The Gala's 2018 theme is Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination. (Photo by Angela WEISS / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images)
Today is National Voter Registration day! Which means you should register to vote! And here to remind you are none other than Zendaya and Michelle Obama.
Movies, Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci, Supernova

I’m Ready To Be Destroyed by Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci in Love With Each Other in Supernova

Stanley Tucci and Colin Firth in Supernova
Do you love Stanley Tucci? Do you love Colin Firth? Now, what if they were in love with each other and it was also wildly sad? How would you feel about that?
Big on the Internet, Gundam, Gundam Wing, Japan

Is This a REAL Gundam?!

a life sized gundam in yohohama allegedly
A tweet went viral showing a "Life-sized Gundam" being tested in Yokohama, Japan. Is this Gundam actually real????
TV, HBO Max, LGBTQ Representation, Lovecraft Country

The Disappointing Queerness in Lovecraft Country (So Far)

Jurnee Smollett in Lovecraft Country (2020) as Letti lewis
If there is one thing that bothers me about "Lovecraft Country," it is how the show has chosen to depict the few queer characters of color we've been given.
News, Black Lives Matter, protests, Ron DeSantis

Florida’s Governor Essentially Wants to Make It Legal to Hit Protesters With a Car

Demonstrators leave signs over a car as they march in protest
No one's even trying to hide their fascism any more.
Big on the Internet, Demi Adejuyigbe, September, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Demi Adejuyigbe Is Back For the 21st Night of September

Demi Adejuyigbe's back with Earth Wind and Fire
There are few joys left in this world, but Demi Adejuyigbe's videos set to "September" by Earth, Wind, & Fire still has our back.
News, anarchy, Portland, William Barr

New York, Portland, and Seattle Are Officially Anarchist Jurisdictions. Which Means What?

Anarchy! A woman wears a mask as she rides a scooter in downtown Portland, Oregon where air quality due to smoke from wildfires was measured to be amongst the worst in the world, September 14, 2020. - The deadly fires spreading across three western US states are causing record-breaking pollution and a spate of health woes, from headaches and coughs to impaired vision, that have residents worried about the long-term consequences. Portland, the largest city in Oregon, has been blanketed for days by a dense smog that has sent pollution meters soaring. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY CYRIL JULIEN "As Oregon fires burn, smoggy air suffocates Portland residents" (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Along with New York and Seattle, Portland has been declared an "anarchist" jurisdiction by attorney general Bill Barr.
Big on the Internet, Apple, iOS update

Help, I’m Addicted to the Home Screen Update for iOS 14!

Apple
Finally, we can all live our Tumblr aesthetic dreams with the new iOS 14 update for the iPhone.
TV, Annie Murphy, Schitt's Creek, singles week

The Schitt’s Creek Episode That First Made Me Sob

Annie Murphy as Alexis in Schitt's Creek episode 'Singles Week'
For a comedy that can be silly, awkward, and over-the-top, Schitt's Creek also hits you with a gamut of real emotions, and sometimes you find yourself crying out of cathartic joy.
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