5: The Cheerleader: asks you to shake off the wrong answer, bringing the team the devil-may-care optimism it needs. And encourage you to victory. Knows what Valentina Tereshkova and Alexi Leonov did. Knows who won best picture in 1970. And objectively knows Persuasion really is Austen’s best novel.
4: The Ethical Mathematician: Figures out the bill to ensure the wait staff are fairly compensated though the rest of the bar is too legless. Versed in Latin so knows the roots of “polymer” and tells you “it’s Ellie Goulding” or “it’s Run DMC” and “it’s Yotto.” Knows #QPR finished second in ‘75.
3: The 22yo dark horse: Underrated by all the other teams, and who says, “oh I’m just here with my dad.” But then she pipes in to say the first F1 championship was won by Giuseppe Farina in 1950. And he driving an Alfa, though Juan Manuel Fangio won as many races. Everyone else goes Nikki Lauda.
2: The wizened 68yo traveller who looks on patiently, kindly while the others come up with elaborate, but wrong, answers to “what state borders Colorado, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Nebraska?” (English variation of course is: “what county borders North Yorkshire, Lancashire, Durham, and Northumberland.)
1: The diplomatic fact checker. Gently let team reconsider their answer when the rest settle on an answer clearly influenced by the alcohol content of the beers.
Knows the atomic weight of Polonium. And knows it’s named after Marie’s homeland, not after the Dane Polonius. Knows it’s Judi Dench.
AOC talking to RFK Jr. Her facial and hand gesture has the spiritual energy of that Italian hand gesture where you pinch your fingers and wave your hand (the "ma che vuo" gesture).
how it feels to say "sprezzatura"
A "Vote Yes" sign is seen near a fence in a field. A headline reads: "Virginia Passes New House Map in a Midterm Victory for Democrats." Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Associated Press.
Breaking News: Virginia voters approved a congressional map that could let Democrats flip up to four House seats, a boost to the party’s effort to win control of the chamber this fall. nyti.ms/4vZ20vM
Start singing the blues.
I’m leaving today.
I want to be a part of it,
New York, New York.
Why does Jazz Chisholm look like he works for ICE?
"The states’ responsibility for maintaining their voter rolls is enshrined in the Constitution and federal law."
“The faulty new system and flawed comparison methodology has already falsely identified significant numbers of U.S. citizens as noncitizens, imperiling their fundamental right to vote."
Why would anyone help us ever again? www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/w...
I'll be at Boston May Day 2026 rally wearing my Working Families Party (@workingfamilies.org) gear. Come say hi, and join us! #MayDay
Women's clothing is made with fake or shallow pockets in a coordinated industry attempt to sell handbags.
argentina's military junta bribed johan cruyff into not playing at the 1978 world cup to increase the chances of an argentine win on home soil
Disney World's Hall of Presidents made a Hillary statute before the election and repurposed it after she lost.
My co-worker knew what they were doing when they made a big mistake recently but claimed not to know and acted innocent. But I know they know I know they know. I see you, Sam.
in honor of The Onion officially taking over InfoWars, what’s a conspiracy theory you 100% believe?
Michael Jordan was doing the exact same shit as Pete Rose (gambling on games his team played in) during his playing career and Nike+the NBA have…done what it took to keep that quiet.
That’s funny! I heard that too. Rumor I heard had it that that is why Jordan ended up playing minor league baseball for a bit.
Fractures Emerge Between GOP’s Pro-Pedophilia, Extremely Pro-Pedophilia Wings
@democracynow.org
This year, supreme court justices who have upheld restrictions on abortion and reproductive rights are up for reelection in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Our new guide has more:
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🚨EXCLUSIVE: Hundreds of Prisoners Launch Hunger Strike at Largest ICE Prison in Midwest via @jordanchariton.bsky.social
"I peed on myself when they were beating me" www.statuscoupsubstack.com/p/exclusive-...
The Guarantee is aimed at addressing rising costs, economic insecurity, and job loss driven by automation and AI. It includes a major jobs program, guaranteed childcare and housing, paid family leave, and lowering the cost of housing. wfpus.org/guarantee
A group of lawmakers gathered at a podium in front of the U.S. Capitol with signs that read Working Families Guarantee, Tax the Rich, Childcare, Good Jobs
HAPPENING NOW: Representatives Pramila Jayapal, @delia.bsky.social and other lawmakers gather at the Capitol in support of policies included in a new economic agenda: The Working Families Guarantee.
Learn more: wfpus.org/guarantee
I wrote about Trump’s collapsing coalition.
Tim Apple’s legacy. A lapdog for fascism.
Every EU enlargement nudged its geographic centre eastwards. From France in the 1950s to Germany today, the map tracks the bloc’s expansion in real time. Geography quietly reveals politics: the EU’s centre of gravity keeps shifting with each new member. Source: buff.ly/MzdNlVf
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Snorkeling Tour | Icacos & Palomino 🐠
"Meet Gerald — the dolphin who’s been pulling up on us since December here in Icacos, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
He doesn’t show up every day… but when he does, he stays 🤯
Swimming with us, following us around, just vibing like part of the crew."
