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Big on the Internet, Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis, Trump, tws

Things We Saw Today: Ron DeSantis’s Lawyers Forced To Admit They Know the Definition of Woke

Ron DeSantis makes a face speaking from a podium at a Turning Point rally.
Well well well. The Andrew Warren suspension trial is in full swing down in Florida and Governor Ron DeSantis's legal team is in hot water.
TV, Cabinet of Curiosities, Guillermo del Toro, Netflix

Gender as Taxidermy: Why I’m Obsessed With This Episode of ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’

Stacey picking at her rash covered face.
“Beauty is only skin deep,” the old adage says, but Ana Lily Amirpour asks, what if skin is all we are?
Movies, Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones, Indiana Jones 5, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Indiana Jones 5 Title Meaning, Explained: What is the Dial of Destiny?

Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones 5.
Harrison Ford is finally back in action as Indiana Jones, thanks to the first trailer for the franchise's fifth film: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. But what is the Dial of Destiny?
Gaming, Dragon Age, Hide From Homepage, romance

8 Best Dragon Age Inquisition Romances, Ranked

Every companion at the war table in Dragon Age Inquisition.
Dragon Age: Absolution is almost here, so why not treat yourself to some romance, Inquisition style?
Movies, ghostface, Hide From Homepage, horror films, Scream

Every Single Ghostface in the Scream Franchise

Ghostface wielding a knife in Scream (2022)
A deep dive (or stab) into every single actor who has played Ghostface in the Scream franchise, including all five movies and three seasons of the TV series.
Gaming, Gotham Knights (game), Hide From Homepage, Robin

Which Robin Is in Gotham Knights?

Robin in Gotham Knights
Robin is arguably the most popular of Batman's various superhero sidekicks, but multiple characters have donned the costume. Here's the answer to which Robin is in the Gotham Knights video game.
Big on the Internet, Mary Sues, Star Wars (franchise), Twitter

Men On Twitter Once Again Have No Idea What a “Mary Sue” Actually Is

Rey holding Anakin's lightsaber out to Luke Skywalker at the end of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
A refresher course on what actually makes a Mary Sue, the history of the term, and how men online have ruined it with their misogyny. Take it from us, we're the experts.
TV, Gen V, The Boys

‘The Boys’ Spinoff ‘Gen V’ is on Its Way! Here’s What We Know

The Boys Volume 4 - We Gotta Go Now cover
'The Boys' franchise is expanding and creating something akin to a shared universe. 'Gen V' will mark the second spin-off series in the shared universe. Here's what we know about its release date, plot, cast, and more.
Big on the Internet, Blue Beetle, Spider-Man, tws

Things We Saw Today: ‘The Blue Beetle’ Has A Release Date!

a side by side of the new Blue Beetle poster and Blue Beetle in the comics
Get hyped nerds! DC has released a teaser poster and release date for the hotly anticipated new movie starring Xolo Maridueña as the titular Blue Beetle alongside our favorite vampire familiar, Harvey Guillen!
News, hbomax, Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us

Take Us On! ‘The Last of Us’ Official Trailer Is Here To Infect Us All

HBO's The Last of Us First Footage: Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller.
Grab your packs and prepare to fight the Infected because The Last of Us, HBO's take on the popular video game, has just dropped its first official trailer!
TV, Breaking Bad, Gus Fring, Hide From Homepage, television

‘Breaking Bad’: Who is Gus? Giancarlo Esposito’s Gustavo Fring, Explained

Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito) scares the living hell out of audiences during a scene from Breaking Bad.
Over the course of Breaking Bad's five-season run, Giancarlo Esposito's Gustavo Fring cemented himself as one of television's best villains. A fried chicken proprietor slash drug dealer, Gus appears inscrutable from the beginning, his face never giving away his emotions and therefore making him (and his unknown motives) all the more terrifying.
Big on the Internet, Noodle the pug, Pugs, tiktok

Today is a No Bones Day. Noodle the Pug Has Passed Away.

a picture of Noodle the Pug
Welp, it’s time to call it. Today and every day hence is a “no bones” day because a true legend has left us. Noodle the pug, the icon who brought us “bones or no bones” sadly passed away on Friday at the age of fourteen and a half according to his owner Jonathan Graziano.
TV, conversion therapy, Wednesday (Netflix), werewolves

We Need to Talk About the Conversion Camps in ‘Wednesday’

Enid baring her colorful claws
There’s something rotten at the heart of Nevermore Academy and it’s not just Gomez Addam’s atrociously placed lace front. In fact, this has nothing to do with the Addamses at all. Instead, we need to take a look at poor little Enid Sinclair, Wednesday’s colorful werewolf roommate.
TV, Jenna Ortega, Netflix, Wednesday

How Many Times Does Wednesday Addams Actually Blink?

Jenny Ortega as Wednesday Addams. Image: Netflix.
Blinking is similar to breathing. When you do it regularly, no one notices. When you stop doing it, it freaks out everyone around you. But does Wednesday actually really never blink?
Big on the Internet, Disney World, Disneyland, Hide From Homepage, racism, theme parks

Is Splash Mountain Racist? Explained

Splash Mountain in The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World and Disneyland are slated to close their Splash Mountain rides soon due to their racist roots. Here's Splash Mountain's racist history explained.
Comics, erotica, Fantastic Four, fantasy, Holiday Gift Guide, Lore Olympus, National Book Awards, Nazis

8 Magical Graphic Novel Gift Ideas for Any Type of Reader

Four books featured on the 2022 TMS Bookish Gift Guide of graphic novels. (Image: Penguin Random House, Harry N. Abrams/Marvel, and Iron Circus Comics)
Graphic novel memoirs are literally my favorite genre of stories, and if you mix in a little fantasy or horror, I'm sold.
Big on the Internet, Christine McVie, fleetwood mac, Hide From Homepage, music, music videos, Pop Music

8 Best Christine McVie Songs, Ranked

BLOOMINGTON, MN - JUNE 30: Fleetwood Mac (Christine McVie) performs at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota on June 30, 1990. (Photo by Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Christine McVie was an icon, a singer, songwriter, and piano writer who made some of the most covered pop songs of the 1970s and 80s. Over a career that spanned half a century, it’s hard to decide on her greatest hits, but we’ve done our best. Here are our top 8 Christine McVie songs.
Books, science fiction

23 Mind-Bending Science Fiction Novels to Launch You Into the Multiverse

These standalone novels and trilogies explore the weird and warped implications of time travel, parallel universes, genetic modification, and more.
Big on the Internet, Comics, Doctor Doom, Hide From Homepage, Marvel Comics, The Fantastic Four, Victor von Doom

Who is Doctor Doom? Everything You Need To Know About Victor von Doom

doctor doom doing thirst trap stuff
With his great intellect, diplomatic immunity, and mastery of sorcery, Doctor Doom is one of the most exceptional villains in the Marvel world. He is only ever brought down by his arrogance and ego. And that is why he is so dangerous and so iconic.
TV, Netflix, punk, Wednesday (Netflix)

‘Wednesday’s Punk Fans Spotted Something Oddly Familiar About Xavier Thorpe …

The Garden twins get all dolled up for their new album.
I thought my inner punk was feeding me bias with Wednesday's Xavier Thorpe, but apparently I wasn't the only one.
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