Things to do in the 312

September 10, 2021 | jnettlebeck

It’s a busy weekend in Chicago as we head into the fall season. Here’s just a few of the things that you can do in the city this weekend.

  • Pitchfork Music Festival takes over Union Park this weekend with Phoebe Bridgers, St. Vincent, and Erykah Badu as the headliners.
  • The Neon & Light Popup Museum with a 14-foot-tall neon sculpture, among other things. More information can be found here.
  • The Lincoln Park Greek Fest rolls into town this weekend and will bring the aromas, sounds, tastes and traditions of Greece to all Chicagoans. All you need to know about Food, Fun, & Opa can be found here.
  • Chicagoans will go into battle with their waistlines with the return of Chicago Gourmet this weekend.
  • Finally, the Sox and the Cubs both bring great competition to the city this weekend. Kris Bryant returns to the Friendly Confines in a new uniform as the NL-leading San Francisco Giants look to build momentum as they head into the playoffs. On the South Side, the Red Sox look to clean up at Guaranteed Rate Field in a huge three-game series with the White Sox.

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This message will self-destruct… on Instagram????

September 10, 2021 | jnettlebeck

Whew! That was a close one. Whether you drunk DM people you don’t know or you just don’t want an old message to be re-read over and over- possibly in court- then “vanishing mode” on Instagram is for YOU!

Here are the steps to get it going:

  1. Go to your DMs tab on Instagram by clicking the icon in the top right corner.
  2. Hold the screen and swipe up.
  3. You will see a ‘turn on Vanish Mode’ prompt, click that.
  4. Once the background of the screen turns from white to black you will know that Instagram Vanish Mode has been activated.

Now, the person still has to read it, but at least they might forget it- or won’t have proof.

Facebook and Ray-Ban team up for Smart glasses.

September 9, 2021 | jmanley

Facebook’s never ending attempt to gather every last bit of data it can from you might have you wondering if this is real life or are we in an episode of Black Mirror?  Facebook teamed up with Ray-Ban to release Ray-Ban stories, sunglasses that can record video, play audio, and basically put Facebook on your..well..face. Now on one hand it could be nice to go to a concert and not have to see a bunch of cell phones in the air recording instead of rocking out, but on the other hand, do you really want anyone knowing where your eyes are at all times? Not me asleep during the last promo meeting…oh yeah..run back the tape! BUSTED.

 

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You can build anything with LEGOS!

September 9, 2021 | jnettlebeck

Legos might be the BEST kids toy. You learn how to follow directions, build cool things like houses and beach… houses, and it teaches you to clean up because stepping on those bad boys is hell.

One mother and son built something pretty rad though- check out this functioning Lego record player… just don’t step on it.

-ali

Bumble got sued for discriminating against… men

September 9, 2021 | jnettlebeck

In 2020, Bumble had over 100 million users. Now, if you’re not in the dating game, or for some reason you don’t know how the dating app Bumble works- it’s like this- a woman and a man match, then SHE has to message him first. The idea is to give the power to the woman, because females can feel overwhelmed by dudes on dating apps.  It’s my understanding that most people go into Bumble knowing this, but it’s 2021 so here we go…

Now, someone (a dude on Bumble) felt discriminated against and filed a class action lawsuit. If it goes through fellas, you could be owed some moola! $32 to be exact… paid in Super Swipes… 29 of them… so… you’re welcome. The hearing is Oct. 7th, 2021.

THEY’RE YOUR SWIPES, AND YOU WANT THEM NOW!!!

-ali

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What food should be made into a seasoning?

September 9, 2021 | jnettlebeck

Twix now officially has our attention. The chocolate-caramel candy bar is now being packaged as a seasoning for anyone bored enough with life to dump chocolate flakes on their meat. The bottle of the concoction dubbed “Twix Shakers” suggests it’s an ideal topping for sweet treats like ice cream and milkshakes, but the candy brand claims it’s also an ideal way to take on chicken wings.

 

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What food should be turned into seasoning? The conversation lives on Facebook!

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Woman realizes she has a mummified roommate

September 9, 2021 | jnettlebeck

A woman in Texas realized that her landlord painted the walls a nice fresh, white, but unfortunately they painted over a dead cockroach that’s now mummified on the wall. The woman, Chelsea, tweeted a pic of the dead insect and the internet had their fun with photoshop…

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9971113/Texas-woman-sparks-jokes-memes-revealing-landlord-painted-COCKROACH.html#socialLinks

 

Steve from ‘Blues Clues’ wants to check-in with you

September 9, 2021 | jnettlebeck

Perhaps you’ve been feeling abandoned since 2002 when Steve left Blues Clues. We wouldn’t blame you if this kickstarted the abandonment issues that you’re still dealing with today. The good news is that unlike your exes, Steve has come back. Listen to what he has to say.

Whatever it is you’re doing, it’s working!

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Guy went for a drink in Birmingham and ended up in-

September 9, 2021 | jnettlebeck

I think this is when you realize you might have a problem.

 

A man went for a drink in Birmingham and ended up in THAILAND?! Bangkok to be exact. This is what happens when you don’t say no and just keep it going…

 

 

 

-Ali

Tame Impala Photo Dump!

September 8, 2021 | jmanley

Tame Impala crushed last night at the United Center on the first stop of their US tour.  From the opening trippy vignette to the transformation of the UC to a planetarium laser light show, Tame Impala proved once and for all they are worthy of arena headlining shows.  Check out a few of my pics from the show below, and make sure you go see them if you ever get the chance.  Seriously 10/10.  -Manley

 

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Join Brian, Ali, & Justin in celebrating the lives lost on 9/11

September 8, 2021 | jnettlebeck

Join Brian, Ali, & Justin on Friday at the NBC Tower at 11:00am as we pay tribute to the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We will be dumping nearly 3,000 white rose petals into the Chicago River in honor of those that passed away 20 years ago on that fateful day.

 

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Florida started filling potholes in the all natural way

September 8, 2021 | jnettlebeck

Two men in Fort Meyers, FL were fed up with the road conditions in their neighborhood. Instead of waiting for the local government to take care of it, they took matters into their own hands and planted a tree. That’s right, a big banana tree right in the middle of the road! No more damage to their cars- just a half-assed roundabout. Yeah, I don’t know, FL logic. Unfortunately, now people have less room to swerve and miss the pothole next to the tree… ahhh crap!

 

-Ali

No college degree? No problem!

September 8, 2021 | jnettlebeck

Behold! A new list of full-on careers that don’t require a college degree. A company called SkillPointe has released a “job score report” that highlights careers that require two years of training or less. They’re ranked by openings, future growth, salaries, and interest among job seekers.

Here it is! Forget that $100,000 college debt for a Classics degree… whatever that means, right?

1.  Software developer

2.  Systems analyst

3.  Electrician

4.  Police officer

5.  Truck driver

6.  Carpenter

7.  Plumber

8.  IT support specialist

9.  Nurse

10.  Certified nursing assistant

11.  Auto mechanic

12.  Teacher assistant

13.  Medical assistant

14.  Industrial machinery mechanic

15.  Network administrator

 

-Ali

An Australian duck learned to cuss?!

September 8, 2021 | jnettlebeck

He learned it from you Dad!!!

An Australian duck named Ripper has listened to humans his entire life, and thus has learned the beauty of the cuss words. The duck heard his handler’s way with choice words, and has picked up the phrase “you bloody fool.”  Listen, and tell me this duck isn’t the ducking coolest!

 

 

-ali

Whose Karen Is It?

September 8, 2021 | jnettlebeck

We support wearing masks as much as the next guy, but this Chicago-based teacher took it to the extreme with one of his students.

Where is this Karen from? Sound off on Facebook!

You shouldn’t be sleeping naked

September 8, 2021 | jnettlebeck

Many of us, ahem, yours truly included, don’t mind sleeping in the buff. However, science says, probably not the best idea- here’s why my friend…

We disgusting humans let gas loose 15-25 times a day. And some of the time, you guessed it, you’re sleeping. Don’t let that nastiness get into your bed!!

-ali

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