The Monday Edition - Dec 31, 2018
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Big on the Internet, James Wan, Twitter, Zoe Kazan

James Wan’s Tweet on Aquaman Lovers And Haters Reminds Us That Creators Are People

Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry in Aquaman
Sometimes, what we do impacts others online if we're being a jerk on the Internet. This especially goes for @-ing creators with your opinions on how much they suck.
Big on the Internet, 2020 Presidential election, Elizabeth Warren, women in politics

It Sure Does Look Like Elizabeth Warren Is Going to Be Running for President

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In a video released this morning, Elizabeth Warren announced she is forming an exploratory committee ahead of her now-all-but-guaranteed run for president in 2020.
Books, Jane Austen, shipping

Canceled in 2019: Comparing Mr. Darcy to Murderous Love Interests

Colin Firth in Pride and Prejudice (1995)
Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, an icon of the romantic male lead, so often misunderstood and compared to some really crappy dudes. So in 2019 one of the things we are leaving behind is comparing every murderous brooding guy to Mr. Darcy. Darcy never killed anyone ... except for your realistic expectations for a life partner.
Big on the Internet, Bird Box, Sandra Bullock, Twitter

Sandra Bullock Is Not “The Lady From Bird Box,” Children

Bird Box, monster
Bird Box is taking over everyone's holiday season, and with that comes the knowledge that not everyone is well versed in the career of Sandy B. One of our greatest living actresses, Sandra Bullock has had quite the career in Hollywood and continues to make incredible movies. So, to see people on Twitter calling her "the lady from Bird Box" gave us all quite a shock.
Big on the Internet, Louis C.K.

Louis C.K.’s Awful New Stand-up Certainly Seems Geared Towards His Terrible Defenders

louis c.k., ck, comedy cellar, metoo, sexual assault, domestic violence, benefit
Every time Louis C.K. is trending on Twitter, a little bit of my soul fades away like the Avengers in Infinity War, but alas, here we are. Audio leaked from C.K.'s comeback tour set that a) no one asked for, and b) he forced upon guests of comedy venues by just showing up unannounced, and ... it isn't great.
Big on the Internet, Bumblebee, Fifty Shades of Grey, Funny or Die, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Fifty Shades of Bumblebee is the Trailer Mash-Up of Our Nightmares

fifty shades bumblebee dakota johnson
Mr. Bee will see you now.
Space, hubble space telescope, Nancy Grace Roman, NASA

Dr. Nancy Grace Roman, ‘Mother of Hubble’ Space Telescope, Passes Away at 93

nancy grace roman hubble
Roman was a key figure in the conception and launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, which has given us some of the most spectacular images of our galaxy.
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