This dad is overjoyed after his son hits first home run

There are a lot of proud moments for parents.

This might be this guys proudest.

 

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May 1st, 2020 will forever be remembered in our memory banks! For those who have been following Ash and his baseball journey thus far you know what has gone into this moment! HE DID IT!!!! Homerun over the fence! Pretty legit shot too! All those times in front of our house this past month paid off! So proud of you son! Next goal is the ⚾️! Looking forward to that 2021 season! Also had to rock his new Ronald Acuna jersey! It’s so good to be back!!!! #thankful #baseballlife #loveofthegame #asherthomas #fatherandson #firsthomerun #sctop10 @littlebigs_ @platecrate thank you for all of the support! @ronaldacunajr13 #ronaldacuñajr @braves #gobraves #northgwinnett #bulldogs #4yearsold #sandlottotheshow @mlbnetwork @mlbcut4 #mlb @mlb @sportscenter @maruccisports #marucci

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That kid is hitting straight dingers out of the park at such a young age!

I’m sure his dad thinks he’s the next A-Rod or something.

Even if he’s wrong, what an awesome moment caught on camera.

Joe Exotic wants a presidential pardon

The wild outlandish Joe Exotic who has become the meme dream of our collective existence from the highly-watched ‘Tiger King’ docuseries on Netflix, made another ridiculous move this week: he is going to seek a pardon for his crimes by President Trump. TMZ reports this week that Exotic’s legal team recently covered a bus in a giant decal asking the President to do just that, and they are rolling out some other part of the  plan in the days to come.

It’s not as silly as it sounds. Consequence of Sound reported  that Trump stated he would “take a look” at the situation a few weeks ago.

Exotic is the former candidate for Oklahoma governor who ran a shady zoo for tigers, bred the exotic animals for similar exhibitors, and was convicted of plotting to pay a man to murder a rival animal exhibitor Carol Baskin in Tampa. Yeah, that’s the short and not-so-sweet version of it that you could catch up on the show which has sparked network TV specials and popular podcasts.

As if that was not enough news on the weirdest man of 2020, Nicolas Cage (who is quite the character off camera in his own right) is set to play Exotic in a scripted series for CBS Television that has been in the works since well before the Netflix series premiered. It’s not the only scripted TV take on ‘Tiger King’ as a SNL cast member is set to do version where she portrays Carol Baskin. Read more on that here. 

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Britney Spears casually talks about how she burnt down her home gym in Instagram post

It’s Britney B

Everyone’s favorite pop star (gone crazy) is back with a brand new story.

Apparently she burnt down her gym! And she is really feeling casual about it based on this video she posted to instagram.

Spears has been trying to entertain her followers all throughout the stay at home orders that people have been subject to due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

And based on that video… she is doing a great job!!

Micahel Jordan’s mom made him stop smoking cigars during the shooting of “The Last Dance”

In the first episodes of “The Last Dance” viewers were embraced by the classic Michael Jordan.

Drink in hand, and chewing on a cigar.

But where did the cigar go??

Turns out, MJ’s mom found out he was smoking on set. Needless to say, she put an end to that real quick.

Even at 57 years old you still have to listen to what mom says.

The Grim Reaper gives beach goers a visit in florida

People may be allowed to be at the beaches in Florida, but one man wants to make sure they know what their fun day in the sun may cause.


Maybe death himself can encourage people to just stay home.

Even if it is starting to make you go crazy… because protesting in a death costume is perfectly normal.

Alex Jones promises neighbors that he’ll “eat their asses”

Alex Jones decided to tell the good people who watch his show just exactly the lengths he would go to in an apocalyptic future that could happen in the near future.

Obviously he went straight to human cannibalism.

And his word choice was… great.

Perfectly normal.

And hey someone even made a cool jazz remix of his rant.

Watch your asses people, Alex Jones is out there… and he is hungry.

 

Top 3/Bottom 3: The Last Dance Episode 5 and 6 Recap

Episodes 5 and 6 of The Last Dance aired last night, and we are loving every single minute of it.  I mean, if we have to be stuck inside forever, what better way to pass the time than by watching MJ and Pippen dunk all over Patrick Ewing amirite?  Here are the top 3 moments we loved from last night, and 3 that we didn’t.

 

TOP 3

THIS GUY. THIS GUY. THIS GUUUUUUUUY.  Can we get an 11th episode dedicated to Perm Guy?  YOU’D WATCH!

It’s Gotta Be the Shoes.  Air Jordans are the most ICONIC sneakers ever, and it was amazing to get the behind the scenes story on how Nike, an upstart company at the time, managed to get His Airness in to a pair of their shoes, instead of Adidas or Converse (watch this).

 

That Little Laker Boy.  I’ve always been a major Jordan guy, which made me dislike Kobe simply because he was the closest thing anyone had ever seen to overtaking him as the GOAT.  Last night offered us a glimpse of their relationship, and how MJ never looked at Kobe as a rival, but as a little brother.  Of course this is made even more tragic after the shocking loss of Kobe and his daughter in a helicopter crash earlier this year, and Jordan’s moving speech at his funeral ceremony.

 

BOTTOM 3

MJ and Scottie Take Turns Destroying Toni Kukoc.  Ok, so this is actually kind of awesome, but as a Toni Kukoc fan it was awfully hard to watch.  Funny how everyone went from “why aren’t they showing any Kukoc?”  to “Please please make it stop!” real quick.

Somebody Snitched.  Sam Smith’s infamous book The Jordan Rules gave everyone a behind the scenes look at what it was really like playing with His Airness.  Thing is, no one admitted to being the snitch.  And by no one, I mean Horace Grant.  It was Horace Grant.  He was the snitch.

 

More Scottie Pippen please!  Scottie Pippen is my favorite player ever, ok?  I know Jordan is the centerpiece of this, and for every single reason he should be, but come on, lets get some more love for his #2.  And of course, more Perm Guy while you’re at it.

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DJ Khaled shuts down rouge twerker

DJ Khaled only has love for his fans, so much that he’ll even talk to them on his IG live!

But when someone joined his live and started twerking he quickly decided to shut it down.

It’s all love, but talk to the man normal!!

He’s a father!

Remember kids, it’s all love, but don’t twerk on IG live and if you are going to don’t forget the water.

Mob boss claims that MJ’s father was killed due to Jordan’s gambling

Everybody is loving the Last Dance.

Reliving the glory MJ days, what’s not to love??

But this mob boss brings up some dirt from Jordan’s past that maybe puts a damper on things.

Did Jordan’s father pay the price for MJ’s gambling problem?

Did he get pushed out of the NBA to become a less than average baseball player?

Or should we just not take the word of a former mobster?

Check out this WU-Tang themed coronavirus song

There has been a lot of corona themed music that has come out of this pandemic.

A lot of it is made by people who are stuck at home and have nothing better to do.

But these first responders made a song to remind everyone why they need to be home to make those songs… So they can stay healthy and safe!!

Amazing!

I wonder if they have a studio built in the station? That would be an interesting combination.

Chicago to hold virtual commencement ceremonies for all high school seniors

Seniors might not get to have prom, or roam the halls one final time before heading off to college or the work force, but they will have a commencement!

Just not on school grounds…

That’s right, the City of Chicago is hosting an online commencement ceremony for all high school seniors who will not be able to attend a real one due to the stay at home order.

The virtual ceremony is meant to include all seniors in public and private schools, and is being put on to celebrate the achievement that all these youngsters have accomplished.

Some details are still being worked out by the city, including the exact date on which it will be held. We will keep you updated as more info on the online commencement comes in.

Congrats seniors!!

Something Called “Murder Hornets” Have Arrived in the U.S. … OH BOY!

Yup, this is JUST what we needed right now.

Insects called “MURDER HORNETS” have made their way to the U.S. for the first time ever.  That’s right:  MURDER HORNETS.

These hornets are up to two inches long and a bee expert at Washington State University says they are, quote, “like something out of a monster cartoon.”

The murder hornets kill up to 50 people a year in Japan . . . and their stingers are so long and powerful that they can penetrate beekeeping suits.  Fortunately, they don’t usually attack people . . . but when they do, lookout.

They’re also a huge predator to honey bees . . . and just a few of these hornets can completely destroy a hive in a few hours.  Honey bees are already in a lot of trouble, so this is a new predator they REALLY don’t need.

Four sightings have happened in Washington state and British Columbia, Canada.  There’s no word on how the hornets got here . . . but experts are working on trying to trap them to keep them from spreading.  (CBS News)  (Here’s a picture.)

 

 

 

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Queued Up Playlist 5/3

HOUR 1
Car Seat Headrest Hollywood
Biffy Clyro Instant History
The Strokes Bad Decisions
Flume The Difference
Finneas Lets Fall In Love For the Night
King Princess Ohio
Alkaline Trio Minds Like Minefields
Perfume Genius On the Floor
Loveleo Rosie
Wallows OK
Guardin Alive
Run the Jewels Ooh La La
Taylor Janzen What I Do
Bombay Bicycle Club Everything Else Has Gone Wrong
Dayglow Can I Call You Tonight
Twenty One Pilots Level Of Concern
Major Lazer feat Marcus Mumford Lay Your Head on Me
HOUR 2
Billie Joe Armstrong I Think We’re Alone Now
Declan McKenna Beautiful Faces
Joji Run
Airborne Toxic Event Come On Out
Chvrches Forever
Sam Tinnesz Play With Fire
Bakar Hell n Back
The Killers Fire on the Bome
24kgoldn City of Angels
Rezz and Grabbitz Someone Else
Kennyhoopla How Will I Rest In Peace if I’m Buried By The Highway
070 Shake Guilty Conscience
Gorillaz Aries
Palaye Royale Lonely
Melody Federer This Town
Jamie XX I Dont Know
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The Killers get all nostalgic on the “Mr. Brightside” music video.

Wanna watch Brandon and Ronnie of The Killers revisit the music video for their landmark hit, “Mr. Brightside?”  Read on.

Vevo has launched this series called Watch This.  Their goal is to get artists to go back and watch some of their landmark videos — and grab the behind the scenes stories, nostalgia, and context of that moment in comparison to their careers.  No better time to do that than the present — where couch sitting has become an artform.

In this episode, we learn that Brandon was able to turn real life betrayal into “a masterpiece.”  I also enjoy Ronnie’s reflection on the fountain of youth.  Enjoy.  — [eric]

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Hour 1

  • Green Day – Hitchin’ A Ride
  • Echo And The Bunnymen – The Killing Moon
  • Tripping Daisy – I Got A Girl
  • Pearl Jam – Wishlist (Live)
  • Haircut 100 – Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)
  • Nine Inch Nails – Down In It
  • Pavement – Cut Your Hair
  • Aztec Camera – Oblivious
  • No Doubt – Excuse Me Mr.
  • Happy Mondays – Step On
  • The Breeders – Cannonball
  • The Cure – Pictures of You
  • Smash Mouth – Walkin’ On The Sun
  • Rage Against The Machine – People Of The Sun

Hour 2

  • Blind Melon – Tones Of Home
  • R.E.M. – Orange Crush
  • Stereo MCs – Step It Up
  • Alice In Chains – Heaven Beside You
  • O.M.D. – Dreaming
  • Goldfinger – Here In Your
  • Wall Of Voodoo – Mexican Radio
  • The Lemonheads – Into Your Arms
  • 311 – Down
  • Hole – Celebrity Skin
  • Oasis – Some Might Say
  • Local H – All The Kids Are Right
  • The Pixies – Debaser
  • Sponge – Molly

Life’s a Mitch: Bears decline 2021 option on Trubisky

The drama over who will be in the quarterback role for the Chicago Bears continues to unfold,as ESPN has reported this weekend that the team has not optioned Mitch Trubisky for a 5th year. Trubisky has been a Bear since 2017 when he was drafted 2nd overall, and he finished last season 28th in total QBR (39.4) on an 8-8 season where the ‘Monsters of the Midway’ failed to reach the playoffs. Meanwhile the Bears made a trade with Jacksonville in March, to bring in veteran QB Nick Foles.

Last month, general manager Ryan Pace said Trubisky and Foles will compete for the starting QB role moving forward.

Trubisky is coming into training camp off a January surgery for a torn labrum. It’s worth noting that Mitch has not been cut by team and they are simply leaving their options a bit more open moving forward.

You can wear a Blink-182 mask in public….and help support charity.

As we know, face coverings/masks are now manditory in the state of Illinois.  So why not get something that is more fitting with your music tastes — and not whatever fabric was deemed “expendible” by which ever neighbor sewed yours.  (Hawaiian shirts don’t look good, even on faces.)

Two new designs are available from Blink-182….all proceeds go to charity, according to the band.  Plus, 50% off other gear?  I’m in.  —- [eric]