Ernie Smith
@ernie.tedium.co
Editor of Tedium (https://tedium.co), freelance writer, pop-up search engine maven (https://udm14.com).
See my writing: https://erniesmith.net/
“Life is too short to not say exactly what you mean all the time.” — Jesse Welles
See my writing: https://erniesmith.net/
“Life is too short to not say exactly what you mean all the time.” — Jesse Welles
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Ernie Smith
@ernie.tedium.co
· Dec 14
Donate to Remembering Chris Zolinski’s Impact and Love, organized by Tiffany Taljonick
To our beloved art community, on behalf of Clio Center for the Arts and… Tiffany Taljonick needs your support for Remembering Chris Zolinski’s Impact and Love
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My childhood friend Chris Zolinski died after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer on Friday. His family—a wife and two daughters—could greatly use financial support in this difficult time.
Please consider supporting their GoFundMe.
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Please consider supporting their GoFundMe.
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LOL I'm not saying it's “good” fried rice lol
February 10, 2026 at 5:50 AM
LOL I'm not saying it's “good” fried rice lol
How does this article not once mention that he basically made fried rice?!?
February 10, 2026 at 3:22 AM
How does this article not once mention that he basically made fried rice?!?
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February 10, 2026 at 3:15 AM
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What's insane about it is that the food would be fried rice if he bothered to season it. It's 95% of the way there.
this "boy kibble" thing is clearly coding any enjoyment of the aesthetic of food as feminine and more importantly, another step toward a culture where people view the joy of cooking as incompatible with daily life: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/s...
Move Over, Girl Dinner. Boy Kibble Has Arrived.
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:56 AM
What's insane about it is that the food would be fried rice if he bothered to season it. It's 95% of the way there.
Listen to how racist this woman is in the span of two minutes.
Megyn Kelly just shouting “FOOTBALL IS OURS” at Piers Morgan about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show is the perfect example of this moment in time. Put it in a time capsule and send it out into space.
February 9, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Listen to how racist this woman is in the span of two minutes.
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Extremely exciting news: We're hiring a full-time film critic to come work with me at The A.V. Club!
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
The A.V. Club hiring Film Critic in Greater Chicago Area | LinkedIn
Posted 8:42:22 PM. The A.V. Club is seeking an experienced Film Critic to join our team of trenchant writers and…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
www.linkedin.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Extremely exciting news: We're hiring a full-time film critic to come work with me at The A.V. Club!
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
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When you get visited by three Puerto Rican ghosts
February 9, 2026 at 11:05 PM
When you get visited by three Puerto Rican ghosts
The future of my drafts folder
February 9, 2026 at 11:04 PM
The future of my drafts folder
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Breaking: Trump told Palm Beach police chief 'everyone' knew about Epstein and 'evil' Maxwell www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
Trump told Palm Beach police chief ‘everyone’ knew about Epstein, Maxwell was ‘evil’
The new information comes as Ghislaine Maxwell was summoned to appear Monday before a Congressional committee.
www.miamiherald.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Breaking: Trump told Palm Beach police chief 'everyone' knew about Epstein and 'evil' Maxwell www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
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More than half the drugs on the TrumpRx site have a cheaper generic version on the market.
Pristiq, an antidepressant, is available with a TrumpRx coupon for ~$200 for a 30-day supply.
A generic version is on GoodRx for less than $30 and Mark Cuban's CostPlusDrugs for $16.65.
Pristiq, an antidepressant, is available with a TrumpRx coupon for ~$200 for a 30-day supply.
A generic version is on GoodRx for less than $30 and Mark Cuban's CostPlusDrugs for $16.65.
How TrumpRx drug prices compare to generic alternatives
Patients could save more buying non-branded copycat drugs, even if they don't have insurance.
www.axios.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
More than half the drugs on the TrumpRx site have a cheaper generic version on the market.
Pristiq, an antidepressant, is available with a TrumpRx coupon for ~$200 for a 30-day supply.
A generic version is on GoodRx for less than $30 and Mark Cuban's CostPlusDrugs for $16.65.
Pristiq, an antidepressant, is available with a TrumpRx coupon for ~$200 for a 30-day supply.
A generic version is on GoodRx for less than $30 and Mark Cuban's CostPlusDrugs for $16.65.
Thisis great! Stil thoguh, Cant wait until they get ann edit butt
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February 9, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Thisis great! Stil thoguh, Cant wait until they get ann edit butt
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Yes it was. I was 10 minutes in and just like ... This feels like a you problem. Then I read the comments and everyone agreed. LOL.
February 9, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Yes it was. I was 10 minutes in and just like ... This feels like a you problem. Then I read the comments and everyone agreed. LOL.
Though that said I am the kind of person who never adds extra salt to anything just because. Doesn't even cross my mind.
February 9, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Though that said I am the kind of person who never adds extra salt to anything just because. Doesn't even cross my mind.
I feel like if you're a YouTuber with 10 million followers going to go to hole-in-the-wall restaurants to review the food, you need to have a better opinion than “there's not enough salt,” because your take could make or break a business.
February 9, 2026 at 9:41 PM
I feel like if you're a YouTuber with 10 million followers going to go to hole-in-the-wall restaurants to review the food, you need to have a better opinion than “there's not enough salt,” because your take could make or break a business.
I just watched a video of a dude going to a bunch of obscure fast food places and reviewing the food to find hidden gems. He seems to hate all of it, often claiming it doesn't have enough salt.
The commenters notice this and endlessly dunk on him for low quality salt receptors.
The commenters notice this and endlessly dunk on him for low quality salt receptors.
February 9, 2026 at 9:38 PM
I just watched a video of a dude going to a bunch of obscure fast food places and reviewing the food to find hidden gems. He seems to hate all of it, often claiming it doesn't have enough salt.
The commenters notice this and endlessly dunk on him for low quality salt receptors.
The commenters notice this and endlessly dunk on him for low quality salt receptors.
Yes followers, no DMs (because I turned that off)
February 9, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Yes followers, no DMs (because I turned that off)
You can't let Trump speak at your party’s convention and then claim that you tried to warn us.
Doesn't matter if you're booing. The people who run your party still invited him.
www.npr.org/2024/05/26/g...
Doesn't matter if you're booing. The people who run your party still invited him.
www.npr.org/2024/05/26/g...
Trump confronts repeated booing during Libertarian convention speech
Donald Trump was booed repeatedly while addressing the Libertarian Party National Convention on Saturday night, with many in the crowd shouting insults.
www.npr.org
February 9, 2026 at 8:04 PM
You can't let Trump speak at your party’s convention and then claim that you tried to warn us.
Doesn't matter if you're booing. The people who run your party still invited him.
www.npr.org/2024/05/26/g...
Doesn't matter if you're booing. The people who run your party still invited him.
www.npr.org/2024/05/26/g...
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You can understand a lot about American politics when you internalize - in your daily decision, coverage, literally anything - that a lot of things only go one way. As many Trump supporters - including ones who got dem info or addresses from Trump’s online posts - as possible can hurt or try…
February 9, 2026 at 7:54 PM
You can understand a lot about American politics when you internalize - in your daily decision, coverage, literally anything - that a lot of things only go one way. As many Trump supporters - including ones who got dem info or addresses from Trump’s online posts - as possible can hurt or try…
Every time I get this email it's attached to some embarrassing attempt to go viral that deserves to be forgotten.
You know, like Ernie at Tedium dot Co
You know, like Ernie at Tedium dot Co
February 9, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Every time I get this email it's attached to some embarrassing attempt to go viral that deserves to be forgotten.
You know, like Ernie at Tedium dot Co
You know, like Ernie at Tedium dot Co
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libertarian after a solid decade of trump: wait a second
February 9, 2026 at 5:28 PM
libertarian after a solid decade of trump: wait a second
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what if we, you know, just tried to avoid using websites that coddle white supremacists for a buck
Substack Still Has A Nazi Problem (And Doesn't Care)
For several years Substack has been accused of coddling white supremacy and fascist ideology for cash. And despite several major scandals and a mass defection of ethical authors, there's little seriou...
karlbode.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
what if we, you know, just tried to avoid using websites that coddle white supremacists for a buck
One of the best songs of the ’90s. Genuine classic—and the only famous song that starts with “Reluctantly” as its first word. He left Cake almost immediately after he wrote it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_Ho...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_Ho...
CAKE - The Distance (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by CakeVEVO
www.youtube.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:59 PM
One of the best songs of the ’90s. Genuine classic—and the only famous song that starts with “Reluctantly” as its first word. He left Cake almost immediately after he wrote it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_Ho...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_Ho...
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This was Puerto Rico's moment, a spotlight on a collective son who quit bagging groceries a decade ago and became the world's most streamed artist on Spotify last year.
Puerto Rico stops for 13 minutes to applaud history and bask in Bad Bunny's glow
This was Puerto Rico's moment, a spotlight on a collective son who quit bagging groceries a decade ago and became the world's most streamed artist on Spotify last year.
n.pr
February 9, 2026 at 1:42 PM
This was Puerto Rico's moment, a spotlight on a collective son who quit bagging groceries a decade ago and became the world's most streamed artist on Spotify last year.