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Drew Magary

Restaurants are starting to use digital technology for self serving regarding the customer seeing their menu, ordering and paying their bill.

Restaurants are starting to use digital technology for self

Funbag

Fuck The iPad Ordering Kiosk

James Butler Hickok, known as Wild Bill Hickok (1837-1876), American frontiersman and U.S marshal, struggles in a fight against fifteen soldiers. The chromolithograph illustration is from a book published circa 1882.

Wild Bill Hickok Fights Soldiers

Bills Week

And Now, A Letter From A Bill

A gallery assistant looks at a vintage horn gramophone belonging to John Peel during a photo call for highlights from Bonhams Live In Session: Property From The John Peel Archive sale which takes place on Tuesday June 14 at Bonhams in London. Picture date: Friday June 10, 2022.

Bonhams John Peel sale

I Listen To Music Wrong

Democratic mayoral candidates (L/R) City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, city Comptroller Brad Lander, state Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, state Sen. Zellnor Myrie, former city Comptroller Scott Stringer and former hedge fund manager Whitney Tilson participate in the New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary Debate at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in the Gerald W. Lynch Theater on June 12, 2025 in New York City. Seven candidates will be participating in the final debate before the Democratic primary election for mayor.

US-ELECTION-NEW YORK-MAYOR-DEBATE

All I Want Is To Live In A World Where People Talk Normal

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

Fuck Sore Losers

Kris Humphries Celebrates His Bachelor Party at LAVO

Bachelor Parties Are Strictly Optional

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

2015 Rock in Rio – Day 05

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

LES MADELEINES DE COMMERCY

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

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.

Washington Commanders v Indianapolis Colts

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

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates v Cincinnati Reds

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

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.

Houston Rockets v Minnesota Timberwolves

Notes From A Reborn NBA Fan

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.

Minneapolis Mn, Thursday 12/7/00 Best Buy announced  it is buying Musicland  Stores, parent of Sam Goody— 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.(Photo By JERRY

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

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

It’s Time For Mel Kiper To Go

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

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

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

Orson Welles And Paola Mori Having Lunch At Table

The Only Spaghetti Eating Lesson You’ll Ever Need

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Lessons From A B-Minus Dog Owner

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

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

Licensing Expo 2016

Let’s Remember Some Toys

ANKARA, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 09: A Stanley thermos is seen in Ankara, Turkiye on February 9, 2025.

Stanley

Is It OK For Me To Drink Out Of A Cup I Once Pissed In?

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Let’s Remember Some Movie Characters Saying, “Fuck!”

Protestors gather outside of USAID headquarters on February 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. Elon Musk, tech billionaire and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), said in a social media post that he and U.S. President Donald Trump will shut down the foreign assistance agency.

Musk, Department Of Government Efficiency Move To Shut Down USAID

Help! I’m Worried The Government Will Stiff Me On My Paycheck!

Members of the far-right militia group, Patriot Front, participate in the 2025 March for Life in Washington D.C., Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.