The Wednesday Edition - Aug 25, 2021
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Big on the Internet, Disney World, Ratatouille, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Disneyworld Opens New Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Ride

a rat dances with a carrot in ratatouille

What is it about the 2007 Pixar film Ratatouille that inspires such devotion?

The post Things We Saw Today: Disneyworld Opens New Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Ride first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, COVID-19, pandemic unemployment assistance, unemployment

Surprise, Surprise, Ending Unemployment Benefits Early Didn’t Actually Get People Back to Work

A 'Help Wanted' sign is posted beside Coronavirus safety guidelines in front of a restaurant

This summer, 26 U.S. governors (25 of whom are Republicans) decided to cut off the supplemental unemployment insurance being offered by the federal government. It didn't help people find jobs.

The post Surprise, Surprise, Ending Unemployment Benefits Early Didn’t Actually Get People Back to Work first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Michelle Jones, Peter Parker, Spider-Man: No Way Home

I Already Love Peter and MJ’s Relationship in the Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer

Zendaya as MJ and Tom Holland as Peter Parker in Spider-Man: No Way Home

MJ and Peter Parker finally got together by the end of Spider-Man: Far From Home but their relationship seemed short-lived when Peter was confronted with his identity being leaked by Mysterio. Luckily for us all, the trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home showed us all that Peter and MJ are still together and trying to figure out the best way to move past what Quentin Beck did as a unit.

The post I Already Love Peter and MJ’s Relationship in the Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Movies, Charlie Cox, Matt Murdock, Spider-Man: No Way Home

Fans Are Comparing Arm Hairs to Figure Out if Matt Murdock Is in Spider-Man: No Way Home

Peter Parker possibly talks to Matt Murdock in the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer

Fans are feverishly investigating arm hairs as we search for proof that Charlie Cox's character Matt Murdock from Netflix's 'Daredevil' could be making the jump to Spider-Man: No Way Home.

The post Fans Are Comparing Arm Hairs to Figure Out if Matt Murdock Is in Spider-Man: No Way Home first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Sinister Six, Spider-Man: No Way Home

Sure Looks Like Peter Is Up Against the Sinister Six in Spider-Man: No Way Home

green goblin's pumpkin bomb

I have so many more questions now that we've gotten this trailer and they're all about whether or not I'm going to see Willem Dafoe's face (just kidding, it's about the Sinister Six but STILL).

The post Sure Looks Like Peter Is Up Against the Sinister Six in Spider-Man: No Way Home first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man, Spider-Man: No Way Home

Let’s Unpack Everything That Happened in the Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer

Tom Holland as Peter Parker in spider-Man No Way Home

The Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer finally came out and while our excitement had us screaming all night long, now it's time to breakdown everything that we learned from our first look at Spider-Man: No Way Home!

The post Let’s Unpack Everything That Happened in the Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, indigenous representation, Kickstarter, queer representation

The Fifth Installment of the Cautionary Fables and Fairy Tales Series Brings Us North American Folktales From Indigenous Creatives

The Woman and the Woods and Other North American Stories

The Kickstarter for the fifth installment of the Cautionary Fables and Fairy Tales series focuses on North American folktales from Indigenous creatives.

The post The Fifth Installment of the Cautionary Fables and Fairy Tales Series Brings Us North American Folktales From Indigenous Creatives first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, TV, COVID-19 vaccine, Jeopardy!, Mayim Bialik

Mayim Bialik’s Past Anti-Vaccine Statements Resurface as She Guest Hosts Jeopardy!

Mayim Bialik guest hosting Jeopardy!

At this point, Jeopardy! should listen to its fans and bring on our science-loving, nonproblematic fave LeVar Burton.

The post Mayim Bialik’s Past Anti-Vaccine Statements Resurface as She Guest Hosts Jeopardy! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, AITA

The Internet Is Once Again Coming Together Over Its Shared Hatred of Homeowners Associations

Aerial shot of a housing subdivision with tons of pools in backyards

Twitter is raging over an AITA post about a nosy neighbor sending their Homeowners Association after a secret dog.

The post The Internet Is Once Again Coming Together Over Its Shared Hatred of Homeowners Associations first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Free Guy, Lil Rel Howery, Ryan Reynolds, Trope

How Free Guy Subverted Tropes by Putting Friendship First

Free Guy movie cast

Another surprise was the way friendships prevails in every way. Centering on friendship and class solidarity be it the NPCs (non playable characters), security guards, etc. was a theme throughout the movie.

The post How Free Guy Subverted Tropes by Putting Friendship First first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Movies, Benedict Cumberbatch, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man: No Way Home

What on Earth Is Happening With Doctor Strange in the Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer? 

Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange wearing winter gear and a cloak in the Spider-Man No Way Home trailer

There's a lot going on with Dr. Stephen Strange in the 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' trailer, with some of his behavior appearing "OOC," or "out of character" to many viewers.

The post What on Earth Is Happening With Doctor Strange in the Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer?  first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, TV, Anti-Vaccination, Jordan Klepper, the Daily Show With Trevor Noah

The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper Roasts Anti-Vaxxers at New York Protest

Jordan Klepper interviews anti-vaxxers

All Jordan Klepper has to do is hold up a mirror to the anti-vaxxers, who are unable to articulate and defend their point of view without crumbling.

The post The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper Roasts Anti-Vaxxers at New York Protest first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, bean bag chairs, Furniture, Pokémon (franchise)

I’ve Always Wanted to Sit Atop a Snorlax or a Ditto and Now My Dreams Have Come True

Yogibo Bean Bag

Lounge furniture manufacturer Yogibo announced a collaboration with Pokémon to start creating bean bag chairs, the first being Snorlax and Ditto.

The post I’ve Always Wanted to Sit Atop a Snorlax or a Ditto and Now My Dreams Have Come True first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Spider-Man: No Way Home

The Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer IS FINALLY HERE!

tom holland, zendaya, jacob batalon

Finally, the wait is over. The trailer for Spider-Man: Now Way Home is here!

The post The Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer IS FINALLY HERE! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Movies & TV, Candyman, horror (genre), Universal Pictures

Since I Value My Life I Will NOT Be Saying Candyman Five Times to Unlock the Final Trailer, Thanks

Brianna and Anthony

A new official website has been launched to coincide with the upcoming release of Candyman where if you say his name five times, you unlock the final trailer.

The post Since I Value My Life I Will NOT Be Saying Candyman Five Times to Unlock the Final Trailer, Thanks first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Afghanistan, Fox News, Jill Biden

Fox News Host Tried to Blame the Crisis in Afghanistan on … Jill Biden

US First Lady Jill Biden (R) listens while US President Joe Biden speaks

What an incredible feat of sexism gymnastics that argument is.

The post Fox News Host Tried to Blame the Crisis in Afghanistan on … Jill Biden first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds, Ted Lasso

Ryan Reynolds Demands Ted Lasso’s Biscuits After a Joke About His Football Team Ownership

Ted Lasso Season 2 on Apple TV

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney clearly love that they own a football team, and we should not question anything coming from the desk of RR McReynolds. So, Higgins ... maybe return that phone call?

The post Ryan Reynolds Demands Ted Lasso’s Biscuits After a Joke About His Football Team Ownership first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Disney Shares Details About Princess and the Frog Ride Coming to Theme Parks

Concept art for Disney's Princess and the Frog ride.

News of the Disney's Splash Mountain ride being revamped to make it a Princess and the Frog ride was met with a mixed response from some. For me, I love Tiana, and I'm just glad to see her get more attention from Disney.

The post Things We Saw Today: Disney Shares Details About Princess and the Frog Ride Coming to Theme Parks first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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