Discovery announced the return of Shark Week, kicking off on July 22.
This year marks the 30th anniversary, and they got Shaq to do the promo:
Real Life Anchorman Fight After Cubs Game
The Cubs were in Milwaukee Friday and a real life Anchorman news anchor fight went down between a Milwaukee TV reporter A.J. Bayatpour, of WITI-TV (Channel 6) and his colleague Madeline Anderson AND her boyfriend, Ben Jordan, a reporter for WTMJ-TV (Channel 4.) A.J. allegedly punched Jordan in the face which we all know YOU DO NOT DO WHEN IN A TV REPORTER FIGHT. The ONLY rule is NO touching of the hair or face. C’mon bro. More on that story HERE.
Another fight at the game was caught on cellphone video, but it is not the one involving the TV reporters. In all, there were 11 ejections and five citations issued at Friday’s game, according to the police report cited by FTVLive, “a typical Chicago Cubs busy night,” according to police.
No commercials! NO MERCYYYY!
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“Grand Theft Auto 5” Is the Most Profitable Piece of Media in History
I mean … There’s not even a MOVIE that’s made as much money.
The game has sold more than 90 million units since it came out in 2013, and has generated around $6 BILLION, far more than blockbuster movies like “Star Wars” or “Gone with the Wind”, which both collected more than $3 billion, adjusted for inflation. And that’s even if you add in DVD and streaming sales.
Nintendo’s Mario franchise has sold more copies than “Grand Theft Auto 5”, but no single game comes close to $6 billion. In fact, even the previous “Grand Theft Auto” games pale in comparison to the juggernaut that the fifth one has been.
The Costumes of C2E2 2018
This year was boatloads of fun! You can check out pics from Day 1 of the Con of the vendors on the main floor
Click the Pic: 
Here’s some info on some Hispanic Comic Creators. #LatinXRepresent
The Costumes! Where would we be without the cosplay! There were thousands of amazing costumes. Here are a few that were willing to be silly with me.
Queued Up #274 – 4.8.18
#274 4.8.18
Hour 1
- Mike Shinoda – Crossing a Line
- Weathers – I’m Not Ok
- Mt. Joy – Silver Lining
- Fall Out Boy – The Last of the Real Ones
- Royal Blood – Hole In Your Heart
- SYML – Where’s My Love (Queued Up Artist Showcase 5/16)
- Family Of The Year – Hold Me Down
- INHEAVEN – Stupid Things
- James Bay – Pink Lemonade
- Caroline Rose – Soul No 5
- Rainbow Kitten Surprise – Fever Pitch
- Alice Merton – Lash Out
- ODESZA – Higher Ground
- Cigarettes After Sex – Apocalypse
Hour 2
- Beck – Colors
- King Princess – 1950
- Bear Hands – Back Seat Driver (Spirit Guide)
- Car Seat Headrest – Bodys
- Brother Sundance – Blind (Queued Up Artist Showcase 4/19)
- Gang Of Youths – The Heart Is a Muscle
- YUNGBLUD – I Love You, Will You Marry Me
- Welshly Arms – Sanctuary (PIQNIQ)
- AJR – Burn The House Down
- Walk The Moon – Kamikaze
- Flora Cash – You’re Somebody Else
- Cold War Kids – Can We Hang On?
- Dashboard Confessional – Heart Beat Here (PIQNIQ)
- Halo Circus – Narcissist
- Bloxx – Curtains
Pale Waves – Two Brothers Beer with the Band
wALT talks with Pale Waves before their SOLD OUT Queued Up Artist Showcase!
Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda talks about Chester Bennington, new music
wALT caught up with Mike Shinoda to talk about Linkin Park, the loss of Chester Bennington and what’s next.
Winter Is Under Arrest
When it is 30 something and snowy on April 9th and opening day has been postponed to inclement weather, a little laughter can help keep your Chicago weather depression in check.
That’s a huge rodent. Don’t miss your chance to blow this popsicle stand and get to Miami Beach tomorrow for Tripping Tuesday, info HERE.
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How many times do you wear your underwear before washing?
A new survey asked people “How many times do you wear a pair of underwear before you wash them?” You’d think… or like to believe… they all said “once,” but that didn’t happen.
Apparently, 31% of men and 10% of women wear their underwear two times or more before they hit the laundry hamper. 3% turn their underwear inside out before they wear them the second time.
And there’s more… 26% of women wear a bra at least five times before they wash it, and 6% wear it at least 10 times.
31% of people wear their gym clothes at least three times before they wash them.
The details, along with a list of when you actually should be washing your clothes, can be found here.
If you could read my mind… I’d be in jail. Or committed.
Well, being out in public was fun while it lasted…
MIT’s invented a device that can read your thoughts and send them to a computer. It’s still in the prototype stage with no word as to when it could hit the mainstream.
As Endgadget reports, the device straps on to your face and “measures neuromuscular signals that get triggered when you subvocalize.”
How real is this? So far, it’s been used to navigate a Roku and ask for the time.
Check out the video:
To Combat Hackers, ’30 Seconds To Mars’ — Allegedly — Built Secret Studio
Doing the interview rounds for the new album “America,” Jared Leto of 30 Seconds To Mars told a reporter — the band had a foolproof plan to combat music piracy. From the Capital Journal of South Dakota:
Jared has revealed how the band have ensured that their music hasn’t leaked. He said: “We call it The International Centre for the Advancement of the Arts and Sciences of Sound. It’s like Fight Club, the first rule is we never talk about it.”
Nice movie reference there, Jared.
So do I take him at his word that the band built a super secret lair? One that was locked-down, disconnected, trunked, secured, shielded, and protected by LifeLock™️? I’ve always enjoyed hearing Jared tell a story, and I’ll have to hear the inflection in his voice to know if he was for real or not.🤔
What was ABSOLUTELY for real? Jared stopping by the top of Willis Tower this past week and treating some 101WKQX listeners to a surprise and private performance. To paraphrase my friend Lauren, always answer the phone. You never know if it is us — [eric]
April 8th, 1994: The Cobain Anniversary
I will always remember where I was when I heard the news. I had just gotten to know Nirvana — yes, I was a late bloomer — and didn’t quite realize how much of an impact he had on music. I don’t think any of us would grasp that 24 years later, it would still sting.
Neil Strauss of Rolling Stone filed his original report on the unfortunate timeline of Kurt’s demise — a cry for help overseas, an escape from a clinic, and the days he spent essentially missing — and I’ve always thought it was the best perspective piece on Kurt’s life as a whole.
This month, Neil re-released the article, now including never before released material. It’s a good read on a tough day. — [eric]
Suicide is not the answer. If you are ever considering harming yourself, remember, there is hope:
In the United States, contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or go to their website https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
4.8.18 Alt_Backspace
Hour 1
- Nirvana – Lithium
- The Pretenders – Message Of Love
- Edwyn Collins – A Girl Like You
- Smashing Pumpkins – Cherub Rock
- The The – This Is The Day
- Beck – Devil’s Haircut
- Our Lady Peace – Clumsy
- The Clash – Lost In The Supermarket
- Jane’s Addiction – Been Caught Stealing
- Catherine Wheel – Judy Staring At The Sun
- Bush – The Chemicals Between Us
- Depeche Mode – Never Let Me Down Again
- The Offspring – Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)
- Sparks – Cool Places
Hour 2
- Alice In Chains – Heaven Beside You
- R.E.M. – Fall On Me
- Bjork – Human Behaviour
- Live – All Over You
- The Buggles – Video Killed The Radio Star
- Blur – There’s No Other Way
- Soul Asylum – Somebody To Shove
- INXS – This Time
- Pearl Jam – Better Man
- Soup Dragons – Divine Thing
- Gin Blossoms – Til I Hear It From You
- Yaz – Don’t Go
- Rancid – Ruby Soho
- O.M.D. – Dreaming
How They Sketch Coins!
What Is System Of A Down Teasing?!
System of a Down have not put out a new album in over 10 years, despite sporadically touring including a great muddy set a few years back at Riot Fest. The California based band though stirred up a whole hot pot of intrigue online with one vague tweet.
THREE. #systemofadown pic.twitter.com/dOCyUCx4BO
— System of a Down (@systemofadown) April 6, 2018
That’s it?! A NUMBER?! We await more clues in hopes, it all unlocks new music from SOAD.
UPDATE! They added another number!? What happens after they get to 1? Will singer Serj Tankian shave off his beard?!
TWO. #systemofadown #soad2018 pic.twitter.com/WX1rCWBDWM
— System of a Down (@systemofadown) April 7, 2018
Chris Martin, Josh Homme and Brandon Flowers Talk Elton John Tribute
The Killers, Queens of the Stone Age, Chris Martin of Coldplay and more came together for ‘Revamp’, a tribute to Elton John. ‘Revamp’ includes covers of his iconic songs like ‘Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters’ and ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’.
Which cover is your favorite? Listen here!
C2E2 – 2018
Have you ever Con’d before? Are you a first time Con’er? Well, there are different parts to the Comic Con Convention and not all of them have to do with Comics.
Artist’s Alley is where you can buy comics and original artwork.
Depending on how much you’re looking to buy, you might want to invest in a super dope backpack.
If you don’t have a lanyard for your C2E2 badge, they’ve got a whole bucket of them for grabs right when you walk in.
Expand your Lego people collection.
If you don’t like your own face, buy someone (or something else’s) and wear that!
There’s PLENTY of reading material and lots of places to read it.
10 points if you can name who these girls are.
Some costumes are instantly recognizable and some come from the brain of the wearer. The only right way to cosplay is with respect.
Patches. If you didn’t earn them as a kid, buy them as an adult.
Happy National Beer Day!
April 7th is a wonderful day. It’s #NationalBeerDay! These are some of the best places to celebrate, where will you choose?! –@rachonair #NationalBeerDay
Sketchbook Brewing:
Temperance Beer Company:
Empirical Brewery:
Band of Bohemia:
Top 10 signs of ‘adulting’
Everyone’s so desperate to extend their childhood deep into their 20s (and maybe even 30s), a word was created to describe anything that hinted of being “grown up.” And that’s how “adulting” was born.
Here are the top 10 signs of adulting, according to a new survey of 2000 millennials:
1. Having a steady job.
2. Being financially independent.
3. Paying a bill on your own.
4. Paying rent or a mortgage on your own.
5. Paying for your car on your own.
6. Making a budget.
7. Filing your taxes.
8. Cooking your own meals.
9. Moving out of your parents’ house.
10. Being on time for work.
Some things that just missed the top 10 are: Doing your own laundry . . . showering regularly . . . reading news . . . confronting someone directly instead of blasting them on social media . . . and moving out of your hometown.
Underage drinkers fail at oldest trick in the book
Two kids in California tried to buy beer last week using a classic trick . . . one of them sat on the other one’s shoulders, and they wore a giant trench coat. They didn’t do a great job on the disguise, and the clerk turned them down.
Not helping their case, they told the clerk they were an undercover detective… but that they left their ID at the “detective agency.” As you do.
