The Wednesday Edition - Mar 15, 2023
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Anime, Hide From Homepage, luffy, One Piece, spoilers

When Does Luffy Use Gear 2 in ‘One Piece’?

Luffy in 'One Piece'

If Luffy doesn't go into Gear 2 right now, I'm gonna scream.

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TV, Henry Cavill, Hide From Homepage, the witcher

What the Hay-Hay Is ‘The Witcher’ Even About?

Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in 'The Witcher'

A newcomer's guide to the world of The Witcher, a show that is somehow about more than Henry Cavill looking like a snack.

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TV, DC Comics, Superman & Lois

A Disturbing DC Villain Makes His Live-Action Debut in ‘Superman & Lois’

Onomatopoeia played by an undisclosed actor in Superman & Lois

Superman & Lois season 3 just debuted a seriously creepy new villain, Onomatopoeia. Here's what you need to know.

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News, christianity, discrimination, legal battle, lgbtq, workplace discrimination

Man Fired for Refusing Workplace LGBTQ Trainings Loses Appeal and We Could Not Feel Less Sympathy

Mac and Charlie from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, wearing tuxedos and fake crying.

It's not “unlawful religious discrimination," you're just an a-hole.

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Movies, Billy Batson, DCEU, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Warner Bros., Zachary Levi

REVIEW: ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ Brings Our Fam Back to Us

Zachary Levi as Shazam in Shazam! Fury of the Gods

Shazam! Fury of the Gods had a lot to live up to and it delivers!

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Movies, Everything Everywhere All At Once, media representation, representation, The Oscars

I Want To Believe ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Has the Power To Change the Oscars Moving Forward

Michelle Yeoh as Evelyn Quan Wang with a third eye in Everything Everywhere All At Once

How could we open up the minds of Academy members to give genre films the respect they deserve?

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Big on the Internet, climate change, Joe Biden, politics, Willow Project

With the Willow Project, Biden Walks Back His ‘No New Drilling’ Promise

Climate activists hold a demonstration to urge President Biden to reject the Willow Project at the US Department of Interior on November 17, 2022 in Washington, DC.

Campaign promises are a well-known farce among anyone who pays attention to politics.

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Big on the Internet, misogyny, sexism, sexual harassment, Studio Ghibli, Studio Ghibli Park

Some Studio Ghibli Theme Park Guests Have Found a Way To Ruin the Experience for Everyone

San and Ashitaka in Princess Mononoke.

Unfortunately, the park guests are another story, taking the wholesome sweetness of Ghibli and making it gross.

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News, book bans, Republicans, romance novels

Oklahoma Bill Would Allow Removal of ANY Books That Contain Sex From Libraries, Right Down To Your Regency Faves

The Duke and Daphne look hawt.

Keeping up with the fascist levels of control, Republicans in Oklahoma introduced a bill that will limit access to books that are "too sexual."

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TV, Doctor Who, Jemma Redgrave, Kate Stewart, UNIT

The Doctor Whoniverse Is Expanding With a New Female-Led Spinoff!

The TARDIS in Doctor Who, flying in space.

When Russell T. Davies returned as Doctor Who showrunner, he made it clear he wanted more spinoffs, and they're coming!

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News, riot grrrl, Women's History Month

Celebrating Women’s History With a Trip Down ‘Riot Grrrl’ Lane

Sleater Kinney performing at Tower Records, as photographed by Corin Tucker's husband Lance Bangs.

The spirit of the riot grrrl movement is alive and well, even today.

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Big on the Internet, capitalism, de-influencing, Gen Z, millennials, tiktok

What Happened to the De-Influencing Trend Just Proves Why We Need It

A fashion vlogger holds up a white hoodie in front of a smartphone, which is attached to a stand

The de-influencing trend is a viral movement that aims to discourage the public from overspending and over-consuming. Here is why this trend matters.

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TV, DC, Superman & Lois, The CW

Why Jonathan Kent Was Recast in ‘Superman & Lois’

Jordan Elsass as Jonathan Kent in a football uniform in Superman & Lois

Viewers likely noticed Jordan Elsass's absence in the Superman & Lois season 3 premiere. Here's why his role as Jonathan Kent was recast.

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TV, Disney+, Willow

‘Willow’ Canceled, Now We’ll Never See Dark Elora

Elora Danan holds her hand out to a wall of blue magic in Willow.

One of the best parts of Willow season 1 was its cliffhanger ending, and now we'll never know what happens.

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Big on the Internet, gift guides, Hide From Homepage, Squishmallows

The 10 Most Adorable, Huggable, and Squeezable Dog Squishmallows

A collection of dog Squishmallows

Whether you need a pocket-sized pup to keep you company at work, or your couch cushions could use some adorable personality, we've got you covered.

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TV, Apple TV+, Ted Lasso

My Heart Hurts For Nate in the ‘Ted Lasso’ Season Premiere

Nate and Ted stare each other down in a stadium hallway with Rupert looking on in the background.

Nate is setting up his own downfall in Ted Lasso season 3—and possibly his redemption.

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Books, Percy Jackson, Percy Jackson and the Olympians

The Best Books for ‘Percy Jackson’ Fans (That Aren’t YA)

Books Like Percy Jackson for Adults

The Percy Jackson books can be enjoyed at any age, but for more mature themes, here are similar books written for adults.

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News, Tarot, witchcraft, witches, Women's History Month

10 Witches, Priestesses, and Wise Women in History You May Not Know About

Pamela Colman Smith, a young woman in an old-fashioned hairstyle with a mischievous grin.

The history of women and magic is complicated and messy, filled with equal parts beauty, power, and pain.

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TV, Hide From Homepage, Marvel Cinematic Universe, What If...?

Marvel Is Introducing an Entirely New, Original Superhero in ‘What If…?’

Marvel's What If introduces a new hero named Kahhori

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is gearing up to introduce its first-ever original superhero, a Native American woman named Kahhori.

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TV, Baby Yoda Watch, Grogu, The Mandalorian

Baby Yoda Watch: Grogu Gets It on This Week’s ‘The Mandalorian’

Grogu in his little flying ship thing just ready to watch events unfold

Even when he doesn't have much to do, he's still stealing that spotlight.

The post Baby Yoda Watch: Grogu Gets It on This Week’s ‘The Mandalorian’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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