There’s a story going around about how Chrissy Metz’s (This Is Us) boyfriend has never dated a plus sized woman before. We don’t know why this is even making the news – but when we talked about it and a caller named Danny decided to call in and share his negative thoughts…
QB Mike Glennon finalizes deal with Chicago Bears
In need of a replacement for Jay Cutler who isn’t expected to remain with the franchise, the Chicago Bears have finalized a deal with quarterback Mike Glennon, formerly of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport:
When Mike Glennon’s deal is finalized with #Bears, it’s expected to be 3 years for an average of $14.5M, source says. Will still draft a QB
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
THE SEVEN DEADLY BAR SINS
Thrillist posted a list called the “Seven Deadly Bar Sins.” Which really means seven ways to get kicked out of a bar. Here they are . . .
1. Get too drunk. You pretty much have to get black-out drunk or PUKE to get booted. But if you’re slurring your words or look wasted, they’ll stop serving you.
2. Start a fight. Even if it’s just a heated argument, they might boot you.
3. Stiff the bartender. Meaning, you walk off with your drink without paying. They probably won’t kick you out for not TIPPING. You’ll just look like a jerk.
4. Harass people. Especially if you’re a guy who won’t stop hitting on someone.
5. Break stuff. Whether it’s by mistake or on purpose. You can get away with dropping one glass on the floor. After that, they’ve got their eye on you.
6. Get caught stealing something, like a glass. Those copper mugs they use for Moscow Mules go missing a lot. And if you try to steal a tip off the bar, you’re gone.
7. Try to dance on the bar. Also called “Coyote Uglying.” You’ve gotta be a girl to get away with it. Even then, most bars won’t let you.
Malört is now available in pie form at Hoosier Mama
(timeout.com)
We can all go home now—a local bakery has created a pie with Chicago’s favorite bitter liquor, Jeppson’s Malört, in it. Hoosier Mama Pie Company is now offering a crusty take on the Tequila Sunrise (called the Chicago Sunrise, naturally) featuring an all-butter crust topped with a wreath of whipped cream. The pie combines fruit, cream and citrus flavors with a slightly bitter finish—think grapefruit, according to the bakery’s kitchen manager, Ursula Siker. She’s a recent LA to Chicago transplant who embraced Malört after her friend told her it tasted like grapefruit (there’s your new trick for getting all of your friends to try it). (MORE HERE)
…We’re Helping People Now?
Adam was upset that his girlfriend didn’t take care of him when he was sick this weekend and wanted us to mediate the situation. We still don’t know why he thought it was a good idea.
WATCH: Hugh Jackman Goes Nuts Recording Sound Effects For Logan
If you need proof that Hugh Jackman is both the hardest-working and the nicest man in Hollywood, look no further than this video he posted on his Instagram and Twitter. The video shows Jackman recording ADR (automated dialogue replacement) for Logan. But rather than looping actual dialogue, he’s looping his breath and growls from a fight scene toward the end of the film. MORE
Hi. @WolverineMovie @20thcenturyfox pic.twitter.com/dr95Zx1Nmg
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) March 7, 2017
Disney announces release date for ‘Indiana Jones 5’
Disney has confirmed that Indiana Jones 5 is definitely happening – and set a release date of July 19, 2019. Harrison Ford is returning to the title role and Steven Spielberg is directing. The pair last teamed up for 2008’s Indiana Jones And The Crystal Skull. READ MORE
Tinder Select is a secret, members-only version of the app
(from techcrunch.com)
Tinder has been operating a members-only version of the platform called Tinder Select, which is meant to serve only the elite users on the app, including CEOs, super models, and other hyper-attractive/upwardly affluent types. One source who was using the app said it’s “for celebrities and people who do really well on Tinder.” It appears that Tinder has invited people to the platform, some of whom have the ability to ‘nominate’ others. But those who were nominated can’t nominate anyone else, which prevents the members-only layer of the app from spreading uncontrollably. It’s unclear exactly how Tinder decides who gets invited and who doesn’t, but the common thread among those on the Select app is that they’re generally attractive and relatively high-profile. One factor that might be included in the Tinder Select criteria could be the Tinder Elo score, which is an algorithmic rating system across all Tinder users based on ‘thousands and thousands’ of signals. (MORE HERE)
MR. T Airbnb!!
(from nbcchicago.com)
A Lake Forest mansion once owned by Mr. T is back on the market, roughly three decades after the Chicago-born celebrity made headlines at the property for what has since been remembered as the “Lake Forest Chain Saw Massacre.” The property, which became the center of controversy in the late-80s after Mr. T allegedly took steps to remove more than 100 oak trees at the home in an effort to quell his allergies, has now been listed for $7.5 million. Called Two Gables, the nine-bedroom, 10-bathroom home on 7.5 acres of land now features a four-car garage with an apartment above it. (MORE HERE)
Instead of selling it, the current owner should just make this the coolest airbnb ever!! For a bonus amount Mr. T will come by during stay.
Alt_Backspace Brunch & Bowl – February 26th
Photos: Zach Spangler
Crack open ‘Deadpool 2’ teaser easter eggs
The ‘Merc with a Mouth’ Deadpool played by Ryan Reynolds last year in the surprise super-hero R-rated hit made waves again earlier this week releasing a teaser for the sequel which is filled with a treasure trove of easter eggs that tease other Marvel related movies. This has fans looking into our collective crystal balls to predict the future of this Marvel franchise. I caught these eggs in the hilarious kick-ass teaser.
Note this has a lot of dirty words…
- As Deadpool runs past an old movie marquee that reads “LOGAN” yet another nod to the X-Men character that Reynolds has wanted to have redemptive battle with, Wolverine. When he’s not slashing through people in his own movies and comics, Wolverine is known by his real first name Logan. Reynolds really really wants to get Hugh Jackman to stick around for another run as Wolvey but his recent movie called ‘Logan’ is widely reported as his last. Read more about that here.
- Note as DP jumps into the Telephone booth to change into his costume (those are still around), you can see graffiti that references the arrival of ‘Nathan Summers’ which is the civilian name of Cable,a time-traveling mutant supersoldier who was teased for DP2 in the first movie’s post-credit scene. ComicBook.com has more on that here.
- When he FINALLY leaps out of the telephone booth, readying himself for battle, over DP’s shoulder you can see faded posters with the logo of the short-lived but much-loved sci-fi TV series ‘Firefly’. This has already lead to some speculation that one of the actors from that series like Nathan Fillon who went on to star in the detective drama ‘Castle’, could have a role in this DP2 film. Reynolds and Fillon also worked together on the sitcom ‘Two Guys, A Girl, and a Pizza Place’.
There is likely a lot more eggs to be cracked here, but I bet we’ll let the professional scoop those up.
Here are all the eggs in the first Deadpool film.
Brand New Video from Imagine Dragons
Of Course This Disney Movie Makes LeBron James Cry!
LeBron James is showing his sensitive side by admitting he cries during some movies and apologizing to his wife for sometimes losing sight of his family’s role in his quest for greatness.
LeBron said “real men cry!” He cried watching “The Lion King” and an episode of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” when Will Smith’s father arrives to take part in his son’s life but then leaves. James says he never saw his own father. READ MORE
THE BEST DAMN THING IN EVERY STATE
Thrillist is known for teasing states about their shortcomings and quirks – but this time they decided to find the BEST thing in each state! According to them, Lake Shore Drive is the best thing about Illinois. REALLY?! A road?
Illinois: Lake Shore Drive
Some Chicagoans might dispute this assessment during rush hour or a snowpocalypse, but there’s something inarguably perfect about driving on LSD (acronym not drugs) on a clear summer day, the blessedly undeveloped lakefront (thanks Daniel Burnham!) welcoming sunbathers and volleyball players to one side as the architecturally stunning skyline looms over you to the other. It’s a sight that can make even the most jaded Chicagoan pause for a second to count blessings and hum some Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah.
Find out the best things about the other 49 states HERE.
Queued Up #217
1. Dreamcar – Kill For Candy
2. SWMRS – Palm Trees
3. Honors – Over
4. Lorde – Green Light
5. Kings Of Leon – Reverend
6. Biffy Clyro – Howl
7. Cage The Elephant – Cold Cold Cold
8. Slothrust – Rotten Pumpkin
9. The Wrecks – Favorite Liar
10. Depeche Mode – Where’s The Revolution
11. Jimmy Eat World – Get Right (PIQNIQ 5/20)
12. Coin – I Don’t Wanna Dance
13. Sundara Karma – She Said
14. The Head and the Heart – Rhythm & Blues
15. Grouplove – Good Morning
1. K.Flay – Black Wave (PIQNIQ 5/20)
2. New Beat Fund – Ashes
3. Portugal. The Man – Feel It Still
4. Japandroids – North East South West
5. Judah and the Lion – Suit and Jacket
6. The Orwells – Black Francis (Local)
7. American Authors – I’m Born To Run
8. MisterWives – Machine
9. Declan Mckenna – The Kids Don’t Wanna Come Home
10. Glass Animals – Pork Soda
11. Future Islands – Ran
12. Phantogram – Same Old Blues
13. Incubus – Nimble Bastard
14. Waters – Hiccups
15. Sylvan Esso – Die Young
HBO’s Crashing proves that not every comedy about comedy has to be self-loathing
(from vox.com)
Both in life and when playing himself on HBO’s new semi-autobiographical comedy Crashing, Pete Holmes is a beaming labradoodle of a man who thinks being alive is just the most amazing thing. He loves love, God, making new buds, street hot dogs, and performing stand-up comedy. His enthusiasm is boundless, his affection more generous than some can handle, and his khakis taller than most people. (MORE HERE)
Chance the Rapper Announces $1 Million Donation to Chicago Public Schools
(pitchfork.com)
Chance the Rapper held a press conference today at Westcott Elementary School in Chicago to announce that he is donating $1 million to Chicago Public Schools. “Our kids should not be held hostage because of political positions,” he said. He later revealed that he and Common will speak on the phone to discuss further funding. The announcement follows his meeting with Illinois governor Bruce Rauner last week, where they discussed public education and other “important issues affecting” the city of Chicago and Illinois as a whole. Immediately following the meeting, Chance expressed his frustration, saying, “It went a little different than it should have,” and that he was given vague answers when speaking with the governor. At the press conference, he reiterated that Gov. Rauner gave him “vague” answers, and shouted, “Gov. Rauner, do your job!” Watch the press conference below. (MORE HERE)
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) March 6, 2017
SpaceX is selling vacations to the Moon
Space X, the non-government space exploration outfit lead by Tesla mastermind Eilon Musk who have created rockets that can fly into space and return in one piece and is now challenging NASA in public vs. private space race with plans announced last week to put two private citizens in the orbit of the Moon. Yes, a human being who is not an astronaut will be able to get a trip to the Moon. So how much could it cost? The estimates are being compared to what it costs to send a trained astronaut to the International Space Station, which is between 70-80 million. So save up, the first SpaceX Moon trips are planned to launch in 2018.
This video from the Verge explains the entire process in detail including how SpaceX could charge people for these very special trips.
3.5.17 – Alt_Backspace
1. Radiohead – High & Dry
2. Curve – Fait Accompli
3. The Smiths – The Boy With A Thorn In His Side
4. Soundgarden – Fell On Black Days
5. The Replacements – Bastards Of Young
6. Hole – Celebrity Skin
7. Matthew Sweet – Girlfriend
8. Beastie Boys – Hey Ladies
9. Jesus Jones – Right Here, Right Now
10. The Jesus And Mary Chain – Head On
11. Incubus – Privilege
12. The Cure – In Between Days
13. Poe – Trigger Happy Jack
1. Green Day – Geek Stink Breath
2. Adam Ant – Goody Two Shoes
3. U2 – The Fly
4. Soho – Hippychick
5. Blink 182 – Dammit
6. Violent Femmes – Gone Daddy Gone
7. Talking Heads – And She Was
8. Depeche Mode – World In My Eyes
9. Pixies – Wave Of Mutilation
10. Ride – Twisterella
11. The Offspring – (Pretty Fly) For A White Guy
12. When In Rome – The Promise
13. Jane\’s Addiction – Had A Dad
Taking Back Sundays – 3.5.17
1. Wheatus – Teenage Dirtbag
2. Against Me! – I Was a Teenage Anarchist
3. My Chemical Romance – Teenagers
4. Paramore – The Only Exception
5. All-American Rejects – Gives You Hell
6. We The Kings – Say You Like Me
7. Dashboard Confessional – Vindicated
8. Plain White Ts – Hey There Delilah
9. Alkaline Trio – Stupid Kid
10. Ataris – The Boys Of Summer
11. Taking Back Sunday – You’re So Last Summer
12. Jimmy Eat World – Bleed American (PIQNIQ 5/20)
13. Boys Like Girls – The Great Escape
14. Hawthorne Heights – Saying Sorry
15. The Killers – All These Things That I’ve Done
