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Chris Thompson

A drawing of Giannis cleaning the windshield from the interior of the car.

This Is So Stupid

Just How Much Of The Exterior Of A 1997 Subaru Outback Could Giannis Clean From The Passenger Seat? A Scientific Inquiry

Albert Burneko

Olympics

What Kind Of Toilet Destruction Are We Talking About, Here?

Ray Ratto

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 05: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Chicago Bulls reacts from the bench before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on January 05, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

NBA Free Agency Recap: Otto

Patrick Redford

A view as a detective examines fingerprints in the Finger Department at Scotland Yard in London, England. Circa 1950. (Photo by Pictorial Parade/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Defector Has Concluded Its Investigation Of A Fart-Like Noise On A Basketball Podcast

Laura Wagner

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 20: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a free throw as Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns watches during the second half in Game Six of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 20, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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.

Media Meltdowns

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Championship Inspires Confusing Poetry

Defector Verifies Thomas Chatterton Williams

Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

Triptych of Usain Bolt, the Peloton leaderboard (Usain wins 435-311) and me, Dan McQuade

I Lost To Usain Bolt In A Bike Race Next To My Bedroom

As A Serial Mangler Of Over-Easy Eggs, I Deeply Relate To This Cussing Pitcher

Luke Voit, JaVale McGee, and Ivo Karlovic.and Ivor

Here Are Some Oaves

Tom Ley

Cycling

What Was The Tour de France Sign Bandit Really Up To?

Barry Petchesky

Céline Dion, How Could You?

Shams Charania gestures during an interview.

Can The Uncanniness Of This Shams Charania Sentence Be Increased To A Higher Platform Of Such? A Focused Execution Of Scrutiny

Journalismism

Dan McQuade’s New Balance Gesture Followed By $4.1 Billion Drop In Company’s Market Value

Giri Nathan

Underexplained Lists

G7 Standers, Ranked

Experts: Albert Burneko Is Handsome And It’s Cool To Just Give Him Money

Jake Fraley leaps to rob a walk-off home run.

10 Uninterrupted Minutes Of FRAYHAYLAYYYYY, Sure

Lauren Theisen

Is Today Aaron Harang’s Birthday? An Investigation

Cole Beasley looks super intense and tough.

Cole Beasley, Moron, Ponders The Futility Of It All

A lake creature bobs to the surface of the lake at Quail Hollow Golf Course.

Science

Do Not Fear To Behold The Majestic Lake Creature

Senators Week

Could This Farting Bug With “Senator” In Its Scientific Name Release Me From This Waking Nightmare? An Investigation

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 24: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers warms up prior to their NFC Championship game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lambeau Field on January 24, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Aaron Rodgers Is All Out Of Gruntlement

Russell Westbrook, Ish Smith, and Bradley Beal celebrate during the Wizards' win over the Lakers.

The Unstoppable, Charming, Incredibly Telegenic Wizards Are Truly Basketball’s Feel-Good Story, No Matter What The Haters And Losers Say

Let’s Rate The Dismal Beef Of Right-Wing Internet Psychos Trying To Own Imaginary Libs

Wow: I Can’t Wait To Watch A Broadcast Crossover Event Between The NBA And This Beloved Action Film Franchise

The Groot animatronic depicted with lasers for eyes and belching fire.