Burger King is rolling out a hybrid snack – deep fried sticks of macaroni and cheese breaded with a crispy, Cheetos-flavored exterior. The restaurant chain is already testing the new Mac ‘n Cheetos, the product of a partnership Frito-Lay, in some locations. The rollout will extend to restaurants nationwide, but the offering will be for a limited time – eight weeks or until supplies run out. (MORE HERE)
Words are not forming right now but I’m sure I will have to try these. – @marconibologna
Check these Chucks out! Plug these babies in and you can control an actual wah-wah pedal via bluetooth. Although, it kinda limits your ability to run around the stage. -wALT
The #CherrioChallenge is sweeping the internet.. dads stacking cheerios on top of sleeping babies.
I see you.
And raise you…
Get on my level bro <3 @laurenoneil
More Cheerio Challenges from Buzzfeed HERE
Ever look at a box of Girl Scout cookies and wish you could bake them yourself? Or at least a thin mint or samoa inspired cupcake or brownie? Well the girl scout bakery gods have heard your prayers and released four baking mixes you can try not to screw up in your own oven! Girl Scout not included.
More from Thrillist HERE
And if you want to get on another level with your own Girl Scout EZ-bake Oven for you and Barbie to bake your own Girl Scout Cookies, that is HERE. Barbie not included.
Ever get drunk and reach for some late night cookie dough? Ben & Jerry’s is saving you a step. Their “Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough” beer should be out this fall. It’s not the first time Ben & Jerry’s has gone the adult beverage route. Last year they did a “Salted Caramel Brownie Brown Ale.”
Thrillist.com has more HERE.
Love this song so much. Beautifully and unintentionally timely. Can’t wait for the movie. Great video too!! Will always love these guys. – @marconibologna
The Broadway musical sensation Hamilton is coming to Chicago and the line out in front of the Private Bank Theater today in the Loop today proved it’s something people really, really, really really want. ABC7 reported today that at some point the line to get tickets was nearly 4 city blocks wrong on a sweaty hot summer day. Tickets went on sale Tuesday at 10am. If you don’t believe us, check out this on-site video from Youtuber Emir Yonzon.
As for the scene overall, people were camped out over night outside the theater off State Street. One person quoted in an article from the Sun Times arrived at 5am and was not able to purchse tickets until 2pm. Some theater fanatics drove in from Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, and far away suburbs to get in line to buy tickets to the Tony Award winning show that mixes history and hip hop.
And with this much demand, the resale price for Hamilton tickets is going to make people decide between getting a loan for college or getting a loan to go to see this musical. Several sources are reporting that some tickets are already being priced at $8,000 in online marketplaces. This enormous price tag hit the web just minutes after tickets went on sale this morning. And of course, social media was filled with people complaining about long wait times to purchase tickets online for the limited run beginning later this year.
At least another musical theater hot spot in town had a sense of humor about the Hamilton mania, Lyric Opera tweeted this delightful pic of their marquee.
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Thanks to Mountain Dew, two lucky listeners got to dine in style with Robert DeLong after his awesome set at PIQNIQ 2016.
A group of lucky listeners got to sit in during an intimate set with the Strumbellas after their set at PIQNIQ thanks to CJ Wilson Mazada!
Thanks to Bottle and Bottega for helping us paint with Young the Giant! Some creative guys on the stage and on the canvas. Also keep a look out for a “happy trees” enthusiast.
Acclaimed comedian and all-around great dude Hannibal Buress has been cast in the upcoming ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ according to a report today by Variety. The Chicago-based comic’s role in the super-hero epic is not yet known, but the in-the-know nerds of Nerdist speculate that Buress could be playing Robbie Robertson, a member of the Daily Bugle staff where Spider-Man/Peter Parker works as a photographer.
Outside of Tom Holland playing the new Spidey, the cast will also include Zendaya, Tony Revolori, Kenneth Choi, and Donald Glover. The ever gorgeous Marissa Tomei will play Parker’s Aunt May. For a while it’s been believed that Michael Keaton (yes, Tim Burton’s Batman?!) would play the role of the Vulture in this film, but it has yet to be confirmed in any official capacity. Robert Downey Jr. is reported to make an appearance as Iron Man/Tony Stark. The new Spider-Man was introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in ‘Captain America: Civil War’ where he teamed with Iron Man.
‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ is due in theaters next summer on July 7, 2017.
If you are not familiar with Buress, um …WHY NOT?! Don’t worry get into his comedy with his new special on Netflix called ‘Comedy Camisado’ or catch him streaming in episodes of ‘Broad City’ and ‘The Eric Andre Show’ on Hulu. If that is not enough, catch Hanibal’s adventures at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the out-late-joking-loudly documentary ‘Hanibal Takes Edinburgh’ on Netflix. AND..YES more, you can catch episodes of his Comedy Central series ‘Why? with Hanibal Buress’.
Hanibal jokes about coming back to Chicago and gambling on sports.
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Marconi got to hang with the guys from Bear Hands as they do their pre show ritual, GRILLING! Mmmmmm
Being at a baseball game is hard enough, especially when you are trying to eat your food, watch the game, and take care of your sleeping child all at once. Last week at a Philadelphia Phillies baseball game, a father defied all odds when a foul ball came his way. Not only did he catch the foul ball, but he was also able to keep eating his food and make sure his daughter enjoyed her nap all in one swift motion. Check out the video below to see the incredible catch!
All 72 of the new emojis are out. So, if you’ve been needing a smiling face with a cowboy hat to make your point you’re all set.
The answer is yes. A guy in Boulder, Colorado tried to smuggle the iguana into court, but didn’t make it much further than the x-ray machine.
UPI.com has more HERE
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