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Humanoid robot practices typing at the Data Collection Center of AgiBot on March 20, 2025 in Shanghai, China.

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The Machines

Chicago Sun-Times And Philadelphia Inquirer Publish Huge Summer Insert Of Pure, Uncut Chatbot Slop [UPDATE]

The obnoxious Grok logo, on a phone screen, in a hand silhouetted against a neon green background.

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Elon Musk’s Idiot Chatbot Goes Full Boer

Donald Trump looking like a saggy orange bag of shit on his way onto Air Force 1 for a trip to the Middle East.

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Journalismism

NYT Reporter: It’s Not Corruption Unless The Envelope Says “Bribe” On It

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Animals

For Bea

A four-square of Brian Windhorst talking, with a little Windy in the middle as well

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This Is So Stupid

Allowing For Various Metaphors

Jayson Tatum holds up three fingers to celebrate making a three-pointer in a game in which the Celtics missed an NBA playoff–record 45 threes, and lost in overtime.

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The Celtics Will Just Keep Doing This Until We Are All Driven Insane

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Only Kevin Roose’s Editors Despise Him More Than I Do

Painting of Science Fiction Scene with Robot Woman by Anton Brzezinski

Media Meltdowns

Henry Blodget Invents, Hires, Sexually Harasses, Blogs About Nonexistent AI Subordinate

Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket carrying astronauts Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyễn, Kerianne Flynn, Gayle King, Katy Perry, and Lauren Sánchez, lifts off from Launch Site One north of Van Horn, Texas on April 14, 2025.

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Science

At What Point Has One Actually “Been To” Space?

The Golden Gate Bridge and Downtown San Francisco are seen from the Marin Headlands during a brief rain break near Sausalito, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.

Northern California Weather

Tech CEO: Do Not Say To Me That I Was Not Just Assassinated By The Jackal

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Chefector

I Have Been Defeated And Humbled By A Shortage Of Ketchup

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For Chop

A mugger approaches two victims, holding out his hat, ostensibly to beg, but carrying a large club in his other hand, circa 1790. The image is captioned: 'Honest friend, I'll borrow a little silver of you. He who hath gold hath fear. He who hath none hath sorrow'.

Beg, Borrow Or Steal

Not Enough People Are Taking The Wallet Inspector Seriously

Ex-president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales arrives at the Audiencia Nacional San Fernando de Henares on February 13, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.

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Soccer

Luis Rubiales Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Jenni Hermoso

Hansi Flick holds a press conference for the match against Betis, corresponding to the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, in Barcelona, Spain, on January 14, 2025.

Hansi Flick

A German Coach, The Spanish Media, And Google Translate Walk Into A Press Conference

Pau Víctor, Robert Lewandowski, and Dani Olmo celebrate a win against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.

Pau Víctor and Dani Olmo

Deadbeat Club Scrambling To Keep Players It Never Should Have Acquired [Update]

Ronald McDonald and Hamburglar in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

I Would Not Take My Post-Assassination Meal At An Altoona McDonald’s, But I Guess I’m Built Different

Lightning strikes in the desert outside Tucson, Arizona.

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Can Someone Please Write Normally About This Fascinating Woman?

Robert F. Kennedy looking like an old shrunken russet potato at some Trump rally.

RFK Jr. lookin real bad

What The Fuck Is A “Vaccine Skeptic”?

Large bags of Halloween candy for sale in Walgreens pharmacy, Queens, New York.

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Elder Wisdom

Bring Back Weird Halloween Candies

Erik Ten Hag walks through some soap bubbles on his way to the pitch for what turned out to be his final match as Manchester United manager.

West Ham United FC v Manchester United FC – Premier League

English Premier League

More Like Erik Done Hag

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, illuminated by somewhat spooky crimson light during the pregame ceremonies ahead of Thursday night's road game against the Dallas Mavericks.

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Victor Wembanyama’s Hands Missed Opening Night

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Luis Paez-Pumar

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Patrick Redford

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Ray Ratto

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Tom Ley

A circa-1900 black-and-white photo of basketball players receiving dance lessons from a lady in a flapper hat and dress.

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A Preview Of The 2024-25 NBA Season, Accurately Enumerating Everything That Will Happen In It

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Barry Petchesky

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 17: David Fry #6 of the Cleveland Guardians gets doused with water after hitting a walk off two-run home run to beat the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the ALCS presented by loanDepot at Progressive Field on Thursday, October 17, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Championship Series – New York Yankees v. Cleveland Guardians – Game Three

Point/Counterpoint: Friday Night Playoff Games

A toilet, viewed from above, mid-flush but thankfully with nothing but clear water in it.

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When The Toilet Rings, You Must Answer The Call