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Drew Magary

Kris Humphries Celebrates His Bachelor Party at LAVO

Funbag

Bachelor Parties Are Strictly Optional

James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich of Metallica perform during the M72 World Tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 03, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Music

Metallica Is Forever

Mike Patton from Faith No More performs at 2015 Rock in Rio on September 25, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

In This House We Believe Faith No More Is One Of The Most Important Bands In History

NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks up the 16th hole during the practice round prior to the WM Phoenix Open 2025 at TPC Scottsdale on February 05, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Steelers, Aaron Rodgers Agree To 18 Weeks Of Darkness

What Is One Thing You Wish You Could Experience Again For The First Time?

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, arrives for a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen building on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Nominees Adam R. Telle, to be assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Richard L. Anderson, to be assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, and Dr. Matthew C. Napoli, to be deputy administrator for defense nuclear nonproliferation, National Nuclear Security Administration, testified.

Politics

Joni Ernst Is A Piece Of Shit

Tom Cruise arrives at the US Premiere of "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" at Lincoln Center Plaza in New York, New York on May 18, 2025.

Arts And Culture

If Tom Cruise REALLY Loved Movies, He Would Let Me Watch Him Die

Stefon Diggs handing a pink substance to some women on a boat

The Stefon Diggs Experience Reaches Its Inevitable Maritime Climax

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay speaks during a Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor induction ceremony during halftime of a game against the Washington Commanders at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 30, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Jim Irsay Can’t Meddle With The Colts Anymore, But His Kids Can

Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers during a game between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Packers Attempt To Get Tush Push Banned, Fail To Convert

Slayer, Tom Araya, Clash of the Titans, Genk, Belgium, 22nd September 1990.

Are We Human, Or Are We Slayer?

Former Cincinnati Reds manager and player Pete Rose is seen before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park on July 21, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Put Pete Rose In The Hall Of Fame So That I Can Forget About Him

College Football

Bill Belichick Brought Along His Merry Band Of Losers

Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates with fans in the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Target Center on February 06, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Rockets 127-114. 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.

Notes From A Reborn NBA Fan

KNUTSFORD, UNITED KINGDOM - (FILE) In this file photograph taken in March 12, 2007, a two-week-old boy eyes his new world. Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt announnced, April 3, 2007 that for the first time, mothers-to-be will have a guarantee that the NHS will provide them with a full range of birthing choices - including home births - and a midwife they know and trust to care for them. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Dadfector

I Still Know Babies

My Yang right, and Pang Nhia of Minneapolis look for CD's at the Sam Goody store in City Center in downtown Minneapolis on Thursday.

What’s The Worst CD You’ve Ever Purchased?

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.

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.

It’s Time For Mel Kiper To Go

Jamboroo

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.

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.

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.

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.

Grocery Shopping Is Meditation

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell on the show Hard Knocks

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.