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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Alan Hanson is a writer from California. He writes creative nonfiction, essays, and poetry. He’s worked in advertising for over a decade because he likes to eat. Follow him at <a href="https://twitter.com/iluvbutts247" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@iluvbutts247</a> unless of course he gets suspiciously suspended.

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This screen grab shows the Twitter account of billionaire Tesla chief Elon Musk on October 27, 2022.

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Stories

I Was Almost Elon Musk’s Twitter Voice

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 1: George Kittle #85, Brock Purdy #13 and Josh Johnson #17 of the San Francisco 49ers in the locker room before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on January 1, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 49ers defeated the Raiders 37-34. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** George Kittle;Brock Purdy;Josh Johnson

San Francisco 49ers v Las Vegas Raiders

A Prayer For Josh Johnson

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Stage of WWE's Crown Jewel event in Riyadh

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Pro Wrestling

Saudi Arabia Hasn’t Bought WWE Yet, But Its Wrestlers Should Be Ready

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It’s A Bee Brawl In The Flower Patch!

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Patrick Redford

UNITED STATES - JANUARY 5: Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., walks through the House chamber before the start of the 7th failed attempt to elect a speaker in the Capitol on Thursday, January 5, 2023. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

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Politics

George Santos Claimed To Be A Volleyball Star At College He Never Attended

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Chris Thompson

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Media Meltdowns

Celebrated Public Intellectual Attempts Math, Falls Down Open Manhole

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Giri Nathan

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Barry Petchesky

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Defector Reads A Book

Let’s Speak Of The Devil (And His Fat Cat) In ‘The Master And Margarita’

Amanda Ruggeri is a multi-award-winning freelance journalist who lives in Switzerland. She writes on topics including science, travel, and sometimes ski racing.

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Mikaela Shiffrin of United States of America during the flower ceremony of Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Womens Slalom race on January 10, 2023 in Flachau, Austria. (Photo by Hans Peter Lottermoser/SEPA.Media /Getty Images)

Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup – Women’s Slalom

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Mikaela Shiffrin Resets

Mikko Rantanen and Colin White jostle on the ice

COLORADO AVALANCHE VS FLORIDA PANTHERS, NHL

The Panthers Won The Battle Of The Anxious Giants

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Robot Chomp (L) clashes with Robot Skorpios during the BattleBots Challenge at the Amazon Re:MARS conference on robotics and artificial intelligence at the Las Vegas Speedway, Nevada on June 6, 2019. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP) (Photo by MARK RALSTON/AFP via Getty Images)

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The Coolest BattleBots, According To Me, A BattleBot Sicko

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How Will We Find Alien Life?

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Carlos Correa congratulated by his former, and now future, Minnesota Twins teammates after a September 2022 home run.

Minnesota Twins v Detroit Tigers

I’d Rather Have Carlos Correa

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 06: Cameron Payne #15 and Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns react on the bench during the final moments of the NBA game against the Miami Heat at Footprint Center on January 06, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Heat defeated the Suns 104-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Miami Heat v Phoenix Suns

Everything Suddenly Feels Quite Grim In Phoenix

Edmonton Oilers v Seattle Kraken

The Kraken Have An Offense Now!

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Los Angeles Rams v Seattle Seahawks

Quit Your Job, Sean McVay

Detroit Lions v Green Bay Packers

Funbag

Damar Hamlin’s Story Is About More Than An NFL PR Campaign

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A tribute in support of Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills on display during the first quarter between the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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The Time To Talk About Fixing NFL Player Healthcare Is Now

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal Fiesta Bowl football game against the TCU Horned Frogs at State Farm Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. The TCU Horned Frogs won 51-45. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Vrbo Fiesta Bowl – Michigan v TCU

Bidding Is Now Open On Jim Harbaugh

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Indianapolis Colts Press Conference

Why Does Jeff Saturday Even Want This Job?

Inglewood, CA - January 09: Quarterback Stetson Bennett #13 of the Georgia Bulldogs lights a cigar with teammate wide receiver Luke Bennett #29 of the Georgia Bulldogs after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 65-7 to win the CFP National Championship Football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Monday, January 9, 2023. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)

Georgia Bulldogs defeated the TCU Horned Frogs 65-7 to win the CFP National Championship Football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

College Football

Sometimes The Statement Matters The Most

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Transactions, January 9

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All The Lions Have Are Moral Victories, For Now

Trevor Bauer, Baseball’s Worst Person, Will Soon Be Back On The Market

UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) on the sidelines during the women's college basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and UConn Huskies on January 3, 2023, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.

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College Basketball

UConn Is Too Cursed To Play Basketball Right Now

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 9: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks plays defense on Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the game on December 9, 2022 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

Milwaukee Bucks v Dallas Mavericks

Why Are So Many NBA Players Putting Up 40 This Year?

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