Imagine if you had to retake the SATs because it flew out the window of the delivery truck
Here's the best things I found on the internet this week!
Hello fellow internet explorers!
Hope your weeks are off to a great start. We’re back in the swing of regular programming, which means new “Conversation Starters” in your inbox every Tuesday. Hopefully the best, most interesting and most entertaining content on the internet in the past week will give you something to think about and talk to others about this week.
A QUICK UPDATE ON ‘THE CINEPHILE BUCKET LIST’
I got a few texts that the first batch of orders for The Cinephile Bucket List were delivered yesterday. Very exciting, and so far very positive reviews! Apologies to the second batch-ers, who are slightly delayed getting out the door. I will reach out to you all individually when I ship them, but it seems like USPS is on top of their games right now so it shouldn’t be an issue.
For everyone else: I sold about 1/3rd of my total inventory in the first week, so if you were thinking of buying one, you might want to do that now before they run out! If you enjoy my Friday movie newsletters, I still think this would be a pretty elite Christmas present for yourself or others. Hit the link above and check out all the details!
What’s the coolest story or thing you found on the internet this week? Reply to this email and shoot me a link. Would love to hear from you.
Today is Election Day, and if you haven’t already done so via mail or dropbox, I’d encourage you to get out there and vote. Putting aside the horserace of red vs. blue, my favorite political writer (and former professor) Peter Slevin wrote a fascinating piece about the incredible effort on both sides being poured into the “battleground state” of Wisconsin.
Also, can both sides agree this is insane? America’s billionaires spent a record $880 million in campaign donations during this midterm election cycle. Madness.
Literally could not imagine anything worse as a high schooler than having to retake the SAT/ACT tests because…wait for it…your test flew out the window of the UPS truck delivering them.
Ok, I’ve seen Skip Bayless say a lot of crazy stuff on television. But nothing could top this — the brazenness with which he explains how his wife will “always be No. 2” to his job. You just never see anyone say that out loud, let alone scripted on TV.
After 41 consecutive drawings without a winner, the Powerball jackpot has risen to $1.9 billion, or only $929 million in cash after taxes.
It seems like only a matter of time before all fast food jobs are replaced by robots like the Miso Robotics’ “Flippy fry chef.” They’ve already struck deals with White Castle, Jack in the Box, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Caliburger.
Came across truly one of the craziest, most hilarious “conspiracy theories” in the history of the internet. It’s completely earnest, thorough and passionate investigation of whether “Blue’s Clues” character Mrs. Pepper cheated on her husband Mr. Salt. Each new twist in the story will have you cracking up.
You ever wondered how to never pay for a meal in New York City? This wild LinkedIn post got everyone all fired up because they didn’t realize it’s a satire, which makes the post (and especially the comments below) even more hilarious.
Videos of professional athletes and celebrities losing their minds over the tricks of a “mentalist” will never get old. And these tricks played on the Seattle Seahawks are incredible.
This week’s Long Read of the Week: A deep dive into the niche world of “gravel racing,” and the murder that turned the whole community upside down. It’s one of those New Yorker stories that reads like a movie. Love it.
Thanks for reading and sharing! We’ll be back on Friday to talk movies, as usual, including James Gray’s new social commentary Armageddon Time.