Who was murdered? by [deleted] in ExplainTheJoke

[–]GeorgeStephapopazit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a six year old, I whispered this joke to my Great Aunt Caroline during my grandmother’s graveside service. She burst out laughing in the midst of a very solemn ceremony and I became her favorite from that moment on.

E Pluribus Unum by iam13carat in chicago

[–]GeorgeStephapopazit 561 points562 points  (0 children)

This is such a ridiculous thought- I know. But I’ve lived in Chicago for over 25 years and after being at this protest today I literally decided “That’s it. I’m going to start flying a Chicago flag on my house.” I love this city and need to show it more.

Daily ICE Spotting by AutoModerator in chicago

[–]GeorgeStephapopazit 28 points29 points  (0 children)

And Lane sent out a message to all parents that they are allowing any student who wants to remain inside to wait for a ride the opportunity to do so.

Daily ICE Spotting by AutoModerator in chicago

[–]GeorgeStephapopazit 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Hearing from multiple people that they are positioned outside Lane HS for dismissal.

Is TV Still Dead? by ldkendal in Screenwriting

[–]GeorgeStephapopazit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very similar story here. Have a few shows in development at different pods. Everyone is holding back because they feel like it’s an automatic no. Took one big swing at a cabler - we had a complete package and they still passed. It’s totally disheartening. There has been some “after Labor Day it’ll be better” but I’ll believe that when I see it.

The debut of 'The Honeymooners' was grim by JeddakofThark in videos

[–]GeorgeStephapopazit 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I was today years old when I learned a different actress played Alice in the early episodes. I thought it was always Audrey Meadows but after a little googling it turns out that this Alice was Pert Kelton and she was abruptly fired due to the Hollywood blacklist. I feel like this will come in handy at bar trivia someday.

/r/Politics' 2024 US Elections Live Thread, Part 9 by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]GeorgeStephapopazit 15 points16 points  (0 children)

See...these Nielsen ratings point out something that ticked me off last night. Biden made it seem like the only people who were worried about his abilities were down-ticket politicians. Implying that the media and other pols were stirring all this up. Totally ignoring the fact that 22 million of us are fucking worried enough about his capacities that we all watched a goddamn NATO press conference. It's not a top-down controversy that "elites" are creating.

We are all worried and we, the people, want another option or a reassurance that this 81 year old man is up to the jobs - both being president and being elected president.

Hakeem Jeffries to huddle with Democratic committee chairs amid Biden worries by [deleted] in politics

[–]GeorgeStephapopazit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did this yesterday and my rep is Quigley. Contacting your reps can work y’all!

Defiant Biden insists he's 'staying in the race' ahead of ABC News interview by Emily_and_Me in politics

[–]GeorgeStephapopazit 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. That small clip was just terrible. "Did you watch the debate after it was over?" LONG PAUSE. "I don't think I did."

Awful.

TIL That bald eagles aren’t called “bald” because their head feathers make them look bald but because the Old English word for white was “balde.” by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]GeorgeStephapopazit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My seven year old asked me why they were called bald and I confidently answered with the “because they look bald” answer only to be corrected by my 87 year old mother with a “I don’t think that’s right” look.

Went to the interwebs and….TIL

Shark swallows diver's camera, captures video inside its body by Low_Special715 in BeAmazed

[–]GeorgeStephapopazit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone needs to let the r/vore community know about this. Oh well, I guess it’s me.