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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 10: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the pre-season game against Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Las Vegas Raiders v Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings Belong To J.J. McCarthy Now, As Does My Cold Black Heart

ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. during the third day of the NFL Draft on April 29, 2023 at Union Station in Kansas City, MO.

NFL: APR 29 2023 Draft

Funbag

It’s Time For Mel Kiper To Go

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Secrets Of The World’s Foremost NFL YouTube Grinder

Travis Hunter #12 of the Colorado Buffaloes runs away from a tackle attempt by Dylan Smith #11 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys after a catch in the third quarter at Folsom Field on November 29, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado.

Oklahoma State v Colorado

Let Travis Hunter Be Football Ohtani

during the first round of the 2017 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 6, 2017 in Augusta, Georgia.

The Masters – Round One

Golf

Jim Nantz Is Being Weird About The Masters Again

U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a chart while speaking during a “Make America Wealthy Again” trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, DC. Touting the event as “Liberation Day”, Trump is expected to announce additional tariffs targeting goods imported to the U.S.

President Trump Holds “Make America Wealthy Again Event” In White House Rose Garden

Politics

Oh, Shut The Fuck Up

Lyons staff store, Cadby Hall, West Kensington, London. The self service grocery department. Women peruse the neatly stacked shelves of tinned food and bottled drinks.

Lyons staff store, Cadby Hall, West Kensington, London.

Grocery Shopping Is Meditation

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell on the show Hard Knocks

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You Say You’re A Dawg, But Are You A Motherfucker?

Philadelphia Eagles run the tush push for a first down during the game between the Miami Dolphins and the Philadelphia Eagles on October 22, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field.

NFL: OCT 22 Dolphins at Eagles

Banning The Tush Push Is A Chickenshit Idea

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Why Your Children’s Toy Sucks: Playhut

General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah (L) and Head coach Kevin O'Connell of the Minnesota Vikings address the media at TCO Performance Center on February 17, 2022 in Eagan, Minnesota.

Minnesota Vikings Introduce Kevin O’Connell

Hear Me Out: The Vikings Are USING Aaron Rodgers

Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Cincinnati Bengals v Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers Are Trapped In A Hell Of Their Own Neglect

Orson Welles And Paola Mori Having Lunch At Table

The Only Spaghetti Eating Lesson You’ll Ever Need

A special blend of holiday Butter Beer is served up in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Friday, November 26, 2021. Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates the season with the return of holiday favorites including the Christmas Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas and a park loaded with holiday lights, treats and special events through January 9, 2022.

Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates the Holiday Season

Food

Butterbeer Flavoring Has Broken Contain

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) talks with former teammate Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) after the professional NFL football game between the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings on October 6, 2024 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.

NFL: OCT 06 Jets at Vikings

I Am Asking Aaron Rodgers, Once And For All, To Leave My Team The Fuck Alone

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Lessons From A B-Minus Dog Owner

Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets reacts after throwing an interception against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on January 05, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Miami Dolphins v New York Jets

Report: Aaron Rodgers “Open” To Possessing God-Like Dominion Over Earth, Sea

Pre rolled joints and gummy infused candy are sold on 4/20 on World Weed Day in Washington Square Park on April 20, 2022 in New York City. Hundreds of people flocked to Washington Square Park where vendors set up tables selling cannabis flowers, as well as other cannabis-infused products. Laws across the U.S. vary by state, but in New York City, it is legal for adults 21 and older to possess up to three ounces of cannabis and up to 24 grams of concentrated cannabis for personal use.

New Yorkers Celebrate 4/20 Day In Washington Square Park

Thank God For Weed Gummies

Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings and NFC throws a pass during the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on January 30, 2025 at the UCF Campus in Orlando, Florida.

NFL Pro Bowl Games: Skills Showdown

Seahawks Replace Former Jets Punchline With Former Jets Punchline

Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks meets with head coach Pete Carroll in the third quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lumen Field on November 27, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Las Vegas Raiders v Seattle Seahawks

Tom Brady’s Vision For The 2025 Raiders Looks An Awful Lot Like The 2023 Seahawks

Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington being held at gun point in the control room in a scene from the film 'Crimson Tide', 1995.

Denzel Washington And Gene Hackman In ‘Crimson Tide’

A Small Gene Hackman Memory for You

General manager James Gladstone of the Jacksonville Jaguars speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

2025 NFL Scouting Combine

New Jaguars GM Talks How He Looks

d coach and FOX NFL Sunday Analyst Jimmy Johnson speaks to the media during FOX Sports Media Day at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on February 06, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Super Bowl LIX Previews

Jimmy Johnson Retires From Retirement

Burger and fries with a plate of ketchup.

60th anniversary of Apple Pan in Los Angeles, a restaurant which has not changed its menu of burger

You Can’t Arrest Me For Drowning My Burger In Ketchup