Seems like something pissed off this group to make them fight in the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’.
(Get your popcorn ready.)
Why did security take so long? Also, why would anyone want to go to jail…? Strange.
Seems like this seagull has been playing in curry
A British wildlife hospital thought they came across an exotic bird, till they found out it was just a seagull covered in curry.
Tigglywinkles Wildlife Hospital in Buckinghamshire posted a photo of the bird who somehow got himself covered curry or turmeric.
They named him “Vinny” after a Vindaloo curry, cleaver.
Aside from the color and pungent smell, he was healthy. The veterinary team was able to bath him and scrub out all the orange from his body.
Let’s hope he smells better too.
Oddly enough this wasn’t the first time this has happened, in 2016 a seagull fell into a pot of tikka masala. Now how does that happen?
Here are all the big cancelled super hero movies
Why do some superhero end up on the big and small screens while others do not? The jump from comic books to TV and Movies seems so normal, but it’s lot harder than that. Here is a trending Looper video breaking down why some big budget projects from Marvel and DC fail sometimes to get off the ground.Yes, there was supposed to be at one point a rock musical about Silver Surfer featuring Paul McCartney from the Beatles. Yeah, that sounds silly but it almost happened.
“Baby On Board”
Photo Courtesy of Erin Fowler
Expectant mothers often work up until close to their due dates. For those using the CTA to get to and from their jobs, it can be difficult to procure a seat – especially at peak transit times.
Though there are announcements over the loud speakers that ask riders to give up their seats for moms-to-be, many say they are still left standing.
Dr. Julie Levitt, a clinical instructor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, told The Chicago Sun Times, “The tricky part in pregnancy is you’re more prone to motion sickness when you’re not the driver or the navigator, and just being able to take a load off by sitting down would be outstanding…The other thing that happens is that when you’re standing motionless, you’re more prone to fainting because the circulation in terms of moving blood back to the heart is a little slower in pregnant women.\”
So why aren\’t more riders offering up their seats? Two moms who have been proponents for the program, Erin Fowler and Megan Nufer, believe there are many reasons. Some people don\’t want to assume a woman is pregnant and are afraid of offending. Others might not realize someone is expecting, especially when everyone is bundled up in winter. And some just are too glued to their phone screens to notice.
Both women believe a button system, similar to those used in London, would greatly help. By wearing a button, moms-to-be can signal to other commuters that they would like a seat.
The program was first proposed by Fowler six years ago, and (finally) the CTA has indeed confirmed that a button program will begin later this year!
Ali fights for women’s rights
If you haven’t heard… the woman’s U.S. soccer team won the World Cup!!!
What you definitely haven’t heard though is the pay these girls… compared to their men counterparts they don’t make NEARLY enough. So Ali had a few words to say on the subject…
WTF, who brings 32 pounds of rat meat to Chicago?
This past weekend the U.S. border protection at O’Hare airport was in for a surprise when they uncovered thirty-two pounds of rat meat from an incoming flight!
The discovery was found when the passenger admitted to having undeclared meat from his trip on the Ivory Coast.
Shockingly the man was not fined but his meat was confiscated and destroyed.
Guess you don’t get in trouble if you just rat yourself out!
Looks like Patrick Star has some nice buns
If you remember the Spongebob Movie you may not remember this photo from behind the scenes.
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This photo of a thick starfish was taken at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach California.
The shy thick starfish is becoming an internet star as of late and it has such a striking resemblance to Patrick Star!
Watch the trailer for the new live-action ‘Mulan’
Mulan originally released in 1998 , has grown over the last 20 years as a beloved stories in Disney lore. The new live action trailer seems play off the original minus an expected CGI dragon comedy sidekick, but a lot of action and swordplay. There seems to be a lot of excitement over this trailer with millions watching on multiple video platforms.
Flea of the RHCP has started a book club. Seriously.
We all know the bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers best as a can of pure concentrated energy unleashed at every show. For his next thing, however — he’s taking it down a couple of notches.
Flea has always wanted to start a book club —- so now he is. And you can jump in and then interact with him live on his Instagram account in a few weeks once you’ve flipped through the pages. Details in the video below.
I’d like to announce I’m starting a Frequent Eric Club. Listen to nine of my shows, you get the tenth for free. — [eric]
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7.7.19 Alt_Backspace
Hour 1
- Alice In Chains – Got Me Wrong
- Echo And The Bunnymen – People Are Strange
- Stereo MC’s – Step It Up
- 311 – All Mixed Up
- The Call – The Walls Came Down
- Pearl Jam – Glorified G
- Concrete Blonde – Joey
- Morrissey – Everyday Is Like Sunday
- Rage Against The Machine – People Of The Sun
- Soup Dragons – Divine Thing
- Depeche Mode – Policy Of Truth
- Wang Chung – Dance Hall Days
- Face To Face – Disconnected
Hour 2
- Smashing Pumpkins – Never Let Me Down Again
- Talking Heads – Wild Wild Life
- The Mighty Lemon Drops – Inside Out
- Green Day – Hitchin’ A Ride
- R.E.M. – Shiny Happy People
- Hum – Stars
- The Cure – High
- The Pretenders – Middle Of The Road
- Third Eye Blind – Graduate
- Superdrag – Sucked Out
- Soundgarden – My Wave
- Psychedelic Furs – Love My Way
- They Might Be Giants – Ana Ng
Stream the surprise new live EP from the Foo Fighters ‘00950025’
Foo Fighters continue to give their fans more and more. Yesterday they surprised the world with 00950025, a new EP with unexpected songs from their 1995 Reading Festival set, “Wattershed” and “For All the Cows.” The track “Next Year” off ‘The There is Nothing Left to Lose‘ album is also included, recorded at Cold Live at the Chapel in Melbourne, Australia in 2000. 00950025 is reportedly expected to be the first series of songs to be released from the band’s deep archive.
If you want to check it out on a separate streaming service, go here.
Watch Twenty-One Pilots play with fire for the MLB All Star Game
Cleveland, you are so spoiled this weekend. Two big downtown alt concerts with Twenty One Pilots and the KIllers, oh yeah the All Star game.
MLB brought ‘the show’ to the Ohio this week in a way that truly makes me jealous here in Chicago. Imagine if we got the All Star Game big time vibes like this at ‘the Cell’ or Wrigley Field like this?
Report: Chicago lost the 2016 Summer Games because of bribes
Here is what the Olympics would have looked like in Chicago / Block Club Chicago
Chicago has a long not-so-cherished history of corruption and political shenanigans. You may know an older neighbor who passed away years ago, who somehow still votes in every election. Jokes aside, it is unfortunate but a common part of our city’s history so that’s why it was bittersweet to learn today that Rio de Janiro beat out Chicago and other cities for the 2016 Summer Olympic games with a bribe. Yes, I thought Chicagoans were good at bribes!
The Tribune reported the news today that jailed former governor of Rio Sergio Cabral testified in court this past week to schilling out $1.5 million to the former president of the International Association of Athletics Federations, Lamine Diack, in exchange for six votes in the meeting that awarded Rio the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Cabral added another $500 payout to Diack’s son for more votes in a separate meeting.
Rio beat out Chicago, Tokyo, and Madrid to host the 2016 games. That event though became mired in international scandal with many reports on ill-prepared venues for the games, displaced Brazillian forced out of areas, and many other issues. Tokyo will host the 2020 Summer games.
The Olympics have always been associated some form of scandals whether it was athletes doping with PED’s and much more less than honorable behavior.
Ice cream truck fed up with ‘social media influencers’, now they pay double
This is hilarious. You have hundreds of thousands following your blog/vlog/blah blah with your promo code deals and merch, but want an independently owned business that sells ice cream to give you free ice cream? Um, I get your intention there but just pay for it. Just pay for the service someone gives you. If someone approached these ‘influencers’ with a deal that’s one thing, but to selfishly put that on someone hustling in a truck is just lame.
Sorry to the Logan Pauls of the world, you pay double.
Perry Farrell jumps in with Foo Fighters for a cover of “Been Caught Stealing.”
Foo Fighters were on the first ever Lollapalooza Stockholm last weekend — and the founder of the festival, Perry Farrell, joined Dave Grohl and Co. on stage for a cover of one of Jane’s Addiction’s most well known songs. Enjoy the performance….and remember you can still get the hookup on both tickets for Lolla here and the best after shows, too. — [eric]
USA! Watch the Insane 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest
They came, they ate, and they probably are just going to go lie down after this.
ESPN (yes, it was on there) broadcasted the biggest professional eating event of the year, the Nathan’s 4th of July Hot Dog Eating contest today and it was quite the spectacle. We will not spoil the video above which shows the entire thing including American favorite Joey Chestnut’s introduction who declares with no hesitation that he is “a bead of light floating in the dark oil of night, the very vessel of our freedom”. Yes, they take this very seriously.
Chestnut has been in the game for a while now. Here is his infamous scarfdown with feared Japanese rival Kobayashi from 12 years ago.
Joey Chestnut Wins First Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest!
12 years ago, Joey Chestnut won his first Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Since then, he has gone on to win the contest 11 times 🌭
Posted by ESPN on Thursday, July 4, 2019
How to help your dog during the July 4th fireworks
So maybe your dog is already freaking out, because the pop, bang, and booms down the block with the holiday fireworks. Inside Edition did this piece on how to keep your dog calm and safe during this hectic day. Share this with any dog lovers you may know so they don’t have worry about their pups running off.
- Lots of Toys: More toys mean more distractions.
- Proper Identification: July is a month that is very common for dogs to run away from home when they are scared, so doublt check that your dog’s ID is up to snuff.
- Give them a lot of space in-doors with plenty of water
Lauren found this video of dog just just video binging on a tablet.
45,000 barrels of Jim Beam destroyed in fire.
They say as bourbon ages in barrels, the evaporated spirits are the “angel’s share.”
Looks like the devil just claimed his. 😈
A warehouse fire in Kentucky destroyed about 45,000 barrels of Jim Beam overnight. Given that one barrel nets you anywhere from 150-200 bottles of the 750mL size, some quick math says at most 9,000,000 bottles were cruelly wasted. But given that the Chicago Tribune is reporting that the loss only accounts for 1% of Jim Beam’s bourbon inventory….we won’t be going dry anytime soon. — [eric]
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Dog wears headphones and watches videos to calm down from fireworks
If your dog is like mine, they don’t particularly like fireworks. May have to give this a try tomorrow:
Be safe and happy Fourth! <3 Lauren
No shot glass? No problem
This photo has many people on Reddit talking. It seems Reddit user PineBadger forgot to bring shot glasses while camping.
Not sure how that tasted, and frankly we don’t want to know. But many people were commenting on how they could have just used the solo cups in the photo.
Maybe they were needed for beer pong? Whatever the reason, just imagine what the aftertaste must have been like.
