The Monday Edition - Nov 29, 2021
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News, Conspiracy Theories, COVID-19, omicron variant

Omicron Variant Conspiracy Theories Are Already Here and They’re Terrible

A CNN host next to an image of a tweet above a chyron about a COVID conspiracy theory

Some Republicans, conservative media figures, and a bunch of randos online are handling the new COVID-19 variant the only way they know how: with a bunch of bonkers conspiracy theories.

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Big on the Internet, stephen sondheim, Sunday in the Park With George

Broadway Honored Stephen Sondheim With a Performance of “Sunday”

Mandy Patinkin being caressed by Bernadette Peters in Sunday in the Park With George

To honor the theatre legend, Broadway luminaries gathered in Times Square on Sunday to perform "Sunday" from Sondheim's Sunday in the Park with George and, much like his work, left us feeling both heartbroken and whole at the same time.

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News, Matthew McConaughey, memoirs, Texas

Matthew McConaughey Decides Against Running for Texas Governor “At This Moment”

Matthew McConaughey talks about not running for governor and politics. (Image: screepcap.) https://twitter.com/McConaughey/status/1465110042491817988

During the Greenlights press tour McConaughey suggested he might run for politics in the November 2020, and then in March 2021 (after the freeze that resulted in power outages across Texas) he confirmed he was "seriously considering" this bid.

The post Matthew McConaughey Decides Against Running for Texas Governor “At This Moment” first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Technology, Jack Dorsey, social media, Twitter

Jack Dorsey Is Stepping Down as Twitter CEO…Again

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey roasted at his own ama.

Dorsey announced his resignation on Twitter, writing "I've decided to leave Twitter because I believe the company is ready to move on from its founders."

The post Jack Dorsey Is Stepping Down as Twitter CEO…Again first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, cookbook, cooking, Holiday Gift Guides

I’m Thankful for This Holiday Cookbook Gift Guide Because I Want Someone to Make Me Foods From Street Fighter and One Piece

Geeky cookbooks

If you have a geek in your life who likes to cook (or, at the very least, they want to try) then let me introduce you to these geeky cookbooks.

The post I’m Thankful for This Holiday Cookbook Gift Guide Because I Want Someone to Make Me Foods From Street Fighter and One Piece first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Peter Parker, Spider-Man, Tom Holland

Sony Has Plans for More Tom Holland, Marvel Cinematic Universe Spider-Man

Tom Holland as Peter Parker walking through a protest that says Devil in Disguise

Spider-Man: No Way Home is a few weeks away, what do you hope we get to see from Tom Holland's Peter Parker next?!

The post Sony Has Plans for More Tom Holland, Marvel Cinematic Universe Spider-Man first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, British Royal Family

Prince Charles Denies Accusation That He Asked About Skin Tone of Meghan and Harry’s Baby

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS - NOVEMBER 28: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is greeted by Dame Sandra Mason as he arrives at Bridgetown Airport on November 28, 2021 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Prince of Wales arrived in the country ahead of its transition to a republic within the Commonwealth. This week, it formally removes Queen Elizabeth as its head of state and the current governor-general, Dame Sandra Mason, will be sworn in as president. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS - NOVEMBER 28: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is greeted by Dame Sandra Mason as he arrives at Bridgetown Airport on November 28, 2021 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Prince of Wales arrived in the country ahead of its transition to a republic within the Commonwealth. This week, it formally removes Queen Elizabeth as its head of state and the current governor-general, Dame Sandra Mason, will be sworn in as president. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Since the Oprah interview where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle said that a member of the Royal Family inquired about the skin tone of their first child, there has been much speculation as to whom made the comments. An upcoming book has claimed that it was none other than the Prince of Wales himself, Prince Charles.

The post Prince Charles Denies Accusation That He Asked About Skin Tone of Meghan and Harry’s Baby first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Internet Meme, Know Your Meme, memes

What Started as an Inspirational Illustration From 2013 Is Now the Meme We’re Going to End 2021 On

Bus meme

According to the website Know Your Meme, the image of two people on a happy side and sad side of a bus was created by Brazilian illustrator Genildo Ronchi.

The post What Started as an Inspirational Illustration From 2013 Is Now the Meme We’re Going to End 2021 On first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Honest Trailers, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: ‘Shang-Chi’ Gets the Honest Trailers Treatment

shang-chi honest trailers

Happy Hanukkah, Mary Suevians!

The post Things We Saw Today: ‘Shang-Chi’ Gets the Honest Trailers Treatment first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Ilhan Omar, Islamophobia, Lauren Boebert

Rep. Ilhan Omar Calls Out Lauren Boebert’s Islamophobic Attacks

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) participates in a panel discussion.

Omar added in a separate tweet that Boebert's whole story is "made up" and that "Congress can't be a place where hateful and dangerous Muslims tropes get no condemnation."

The post Rep. Ilhan Omar Calls Out Lauren Boebert’s Islamophobic Attacks first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Melanie Lynskey, survival horror, Yellowjackets (series)

Showtime’s ‘Yellowjackets’ Is Your Next TV Obsession

Melanie Lynsky as Shauna in 'Yellowjackets'

There's so much to enjoy about Yellowjackets, and I can't wait to see where the series takes us.

The post Showtime’s ‘Yellowjackets’ Is Your Next TV Obsession first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, geeky gifts, Holiday Gift Guides, Star Wars (franchise)

Feel the Force with the Ultimate Star Wars Holiday Gift Guide

the child seasonal plush and boba fett build a bear

Happy shopping, and may the force be with you!

The post Feel the Force with the Ultimate Star Wars Holiday Gift Guide first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, COVID-19, Futurama, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: New Covid Mutation Is an Unlikely ‘Futurama’ Callback

Leela on Futurama

Whelp, a new COVID variant just dropped.

The post Things We Saw Today: New Covid Mutation Is an Unlikely ‘Futurama’ Callback first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Birds of Prey (film), censorship, HBO Max

HBO Max Replaces Censored Version of ‘Birds of Prey’ With R-Rated Original After Fan Complaints

Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn in Birds of Prey

There are few comic book movies we love more than 2020's Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn).

The post HBO Max Replaces Censored Version of ‘Birds of Prey’ With R-Rated Original After Fan Complaints first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Broadway, RIP, stephen sondheim

Broadway Pays Homage to Musical Theater Icon Stephen Sondheim

Stephen Sondheim Freedom Of The City Photocall

What's your favorite Sondheim song?

The post Broadway Pays Homage to Musical Theater Icon Stephen Sondheim first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Ask the Mary Sues, SK8 the Infinity, Thanksgiving

Ask the Mary Sues: What Pop Culture Are You Thankful for in 2021?

matchablossom

What pop culture are you thankful for this year? Let us know in the comments!

The post Ask the Mary Sues: What Pop Culture Are You Thankful for in 2021? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, cosplay, cosplayers, WandaVision

Things We Saw Today: These WandaVision Cosplayers Actually Aren’t Photoshopped

Promotional image for Marvel Studios' WandaVision showing a black-and-white Wanda and Vision split by modern colors

My jaw never full-on dropped at the sight of a cosplay until I saw this WandaVision power couple go by on Twitter. Their split costumes are unreal.

The post Things We Saw Today: These WandaVision Cosplayers Actually Aren’t Photoshopped first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Succession

Succession Tackled the Truth of U.S. Politics

Logan Roy saying "oh" on Succession

Politics are messy and this episode showed us all that the Roys will put their personal beliefs aside to make sure that their father still wants to pay for their lives and that's, sadly, the most American thing.

The post Succession Tackled the Truth of U.S. Politics first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Columbia Pictures, Logos, Native Americans

The Most Recognizable Woman in Hollywood Is Also a Visual Reminder of American Imperialism

Columbia Pictures woman holding a beacon of light. (Image: Sony Pictures.)

When Columbia Pictures decided to take on this logo and name change, they inherited the good and the bad of the legacy.

The post The Most Recognizable Woman in Hollywood Is Also a Visual Reminder of American Imperialism first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Alaqua Cox, Echo, Hawkeye

Who Is Echo in Marvel’s Disney+ Hawkeye Series?

Echo looking cool on Hawkeye

While we already know that Alaqua Cox is playing Echo in Hawkeye and then, in the future, her own Disney+ show, we got our first glimpse of Echo in the Hawkeye episode titled "Hide and Seek".

The post Who Is Echo in Marvel’s Disney+ Hawkeye Series? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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