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I Lost To Usain Bolt In A Bike Race Next To My Bedroom
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Dan McQuade
July 16, 2021
MLB
As A Serial Mangler Of Over-Easy Eggs, I Deeply Relate To This Cussing Pitcher
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Chris Thompson
July 14, 2021
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This Is So Stupid
Here Are Some Oaves
393
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Chris Thompson
July 8, 2021
Cycling
What Was The Tour de France Sign Bandit Really Up To?
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Tom Ley
June 27, 2021
This Is So Stupid
Céline Dion, How Could You?
110
Comments
Barry Petchesky
June 23, 2021
Media Meltdowns
Can The Uncanniness Of This Shams Charania Sentence Be Increased To A Higher Platform Of Such? A Focused Execution Of Scrutiny
112
Comments
Chris Thompson
June 22, 2021
Journalismism
Dan McQuade’s New Balance Gesture Followed By $4.1 Billion Drop In Company’s Market Value
125
Comments
By The Defector Staff
June 15, 2021
Underexplained Lists
G7 Standers, Ranked
227
Comments
Giri Nathan
June 11, 2021
This Is So Stupid
Experts: Albert Burneko Is Handsome And It’s Cool To Just Give Him Money
194
Comments
Albert Burneko
June 10, 2021
MLB
10 Uninterrupted Minutes Of FRAYHAYLAYYYYY, Sure
64
Comments
Chris Thompson
June 10, 2021
This Is So Stupid
Is Today Aaron Harang’s Birthday? An Investigation
97
Comments
Lauren Theisen
June 9, 2021
NFL
Cole Beasley, Moron, Ponders The Futility Of It All
223
Comments
Chris Thompson
May 13, 2021
Science
Do Not Fear To Behold The Majestic Lake Creature
87
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Chris Thompson
May 12, 2021
Senators Week
Could This Farting Bug With “Senator” In Its Scientific Name Release Me From This Waking Nightmare? An Investigation
75
Comments
Chris Thompson
May 6, 2021
NFL
Aaron Rodgers Is All Out Of Gruntlement
214
Comments
Barry Petchesky
April 29, 2021
NBA
The Unstoppable, Charming, Incredibly Telegenic Wizards Are Truly Basketball’s Feel-Good Story, No Matter What The Haters And Losers Say
82
Comments
Chris Thompson
April 29, 2021
This Is So Stupid
Let’s Rate The Dismal Beef Of Right-Wing Internet Psychos Trying To Own Imaginary Libs
302
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Chris Thompson
April 25, 2021
This Is So Stupid
Wow: I Can’t Wait To Watch A Broadcast Crossover Event Between The NBA And This Beloved Action Film Franchise
90
Comments
Patrick Redford
April 23, 2021
This Is So Stupid
I Love Disney World But Rampaging Animatronic Kill-Bots Are Ruining The Experience
194
Comments
Chris Thompson
April 23, 2021
Science
Could A Jeep-Mounted Zion Williamson Roundhouse-Kick My Head Off? An Investigation
214
Comments
Chris Thompson
April 14, 2021
The Great Outdoors
New River Gorge Offers Stunning Trails, Subpar Locations For Faking Your Own Death To Avoid Fraud Charges
136
Comments
Patrick Redford
April 7, 2021
This Is So Stupid
Injustice Anywhere Is A Threat To Quenching Thirst Somewhere
150
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Justin Ellis
April 4, 2021
This Is So Stupid
White Sox Send Eloy Jimenez To The Great Baseball Diamond In The Sky
70
Comments
Chris Thompson
April 2, 2021
NBA
Aaron Gordon’s 19-Minute “Documentary” About Losing The Dunk Contest Is Just The Lamest Shit Ever
105
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Chris Thompson
March 29, 2021
College Basketball
I Alone Can Get Oral Roberts University To The Final Four, But My Flock Can Help
154
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Tom Ley
March 22, 2021
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