Philip Michaels
@philipmichaels.bsky.social
I am the mild-mannered managing editor for mobile at Tom's Guide. I mostly just talk about sports and movies and whatever's grinding my gears at the moment.
I will always have time for any sort of misfortune levied at John Fisher, whether it’s a legal procedural setback all the way down to a botched DoorDash order.
January 6, 2026 at 4:29 AM
I will always have time for any sort of misfortune levied at John Fisher, whether it’s a legal procedural setback all the way down to a botched DoorDash order.
Is it "Previously Existing IP?"
J.J. Abrams' Mysterious Next Movie May Have Found Its Title
J.J. Abrams' Mysterious Next Movie May Have Found Its Title
Plus, is it really time for next Doctor rumors on 'Doctor Who' already?
gizmodo.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Is it "Previously Existing IP?"
Instead, we should sue McDonalds for making the McRib so goddamn delicious.
more like McFib amirite www.independent.co.uk/life-style/m...
McDonald’s faces class action lawsuit claiming McRib contains no actual rib meat
The lawsuit argues the McRib’s name and rib-shaped patty mislead consumers and seeks nationwide and state-specific class action status for purchases over the past four years
www.independent.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Instead, we should sue McDonalds for making the McRib so goddamn delicious.
I miss the time when I could purchase a good or a service and that would be that until the next time I needed that good or service. As opposed to now, when my inbox is flooded with emails along the lines of "WE'VE NOTICED IT'S BEEN DAYS SINCE YOU'VE BOUGHT OUR GOOD OR SERVICE, WHAT GIVES?"
January 5, 2026 at 4:44 PM
I miss the time when I could purchase a good or a service and that would be that until the next time I needed that good or service. As opposed to now, when my inbox is flooded with emails along the lines of "WE'VE NOTICED IT'S BEEN DAYS SINCE YOU'VE BOUGHT OUR GOOD OR SERVICE, WHAT GIVES?"
With the Baltimore Ravens loss, I believe that all NFL players appearing alongside Jake From State Farm have been eliminated from playoff contention.
Steer clear of Jake From State Farm — he is a bigger jinx than Ted Cruz.
Steer clear of Jake From State Farm — he is a bigger jinx than Ted Cruz.
January 5, 2026 at 5:02 AM
With the Baltimore Ravens loss, I believe that all NFL players appearing alongside Jake From State Farm have been eliminated from playoff contention.
Steer clear of Jake From State Farm — he is a bigger jinx than Ted Cruz.
Steer clear of Jake From State Farm — he is a bigger jinx than Ted Cruz.
Ban all kickers.
January 5, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Ban all kickers.
this raises serious questions about the vetting process for the FIFA Peace Prize imho
Trump in a single gaggle on Air Force One just threatened:
-- a second strike against Venezuela
-- Cuba
-- Mexico
-- Colombia
-- Iran
-- Greenland (which in turn would be an attack on the EU and Denmark)
-- a second strike against Venezuela
-- Cuba
-- Mexico
-- Colombia
-- Iran
-- Greenland (which in turn would be an attack on the EU and Denmark)
January 5, 2026 at 2:33 AM
this raises serious questions about the vetting process for the FIFA Peace Prize imho
Many beautiful words and phrases in the English language but none quite as lovely as getting to say, “I’m sorry, that’s not my responsibility.”
January 4, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Many beautiful words and phrases in the English language but none quite as lovely as getting to say, “I’m sorry, that’s not my responsibility.”
Reposted by Philip Michaels
I know nothing of this NFL thing but what I do know is that three of the pro teams that left Oakland (Golden Seals, Athletics, Raiders) become much worse afterward, and the Warriors lost their soul when they moved to San Francisco.
NEWS: The Las Vegas Raiders have clinched the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by virtue of the New York Giants’ win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
January 4, 2026 at 10:23 PM
I know nothing of this NFL thing but what I do know is that three of the pro teams that left Oakland (Golden Seals, Athletics, Raiders) become much worse afterward, and the Warriors lost their soul when they moved to San Francisco.
Chelsea needs to fire its manager just ahead of every match, I guess.
January 4, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Chelsea needs to fire its manager just ahead of every match, I guess.
“What could be causing all these explosions? ‘Tis truly a mystery,” wonders disingenuous NYT dullard who probably knew damn well what was up.
January 4, 2026 at 2:46 AM
“What could be causing all these explosions? ‘Tis truly a mystery,” wonders disingenuous NYT dullard who probably knew damn well what was up.
Better to have said nothing.
January 3, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Better to have said nothing.
Least of our worries at the moment, but any country that sends a World Cup delegation here this summer is run by dunces.
January 3, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Least of our worries at the moment, but any country that sends a World Cup delegation here this summer is run by dunces.
You only get to avoid justice if you live at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Vice President JD Vance defended the legality of the U.S. military operation in Venezuela. “You don’t get to avoid justice for drug trafficking in the United States because you live in a palace in Caracas,” Vance wrote on X.
Live updates: Trump says Maduro captured in ‘large scale strike’ against Venezuela
The United States launched a large-scale strike on Venezuela, captured its president, Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country, President Trump said.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:52 PM
You only get to avoid justice if you live at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Usually I have to watch Cal to be reminded of the inevitability of the grave.
January 3, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Usually I have to watch Cal to be reminded of the inevitability of the grave.
As a Chelsea fan, I can't disagree with a word of this. Which raises the question, why the hell am I a Chelsea fan?
defector.com/unlikable-ma...
defector.com/unlikable-ma...
Unlikable Manager Loses Job At Detestable Club | Defector
Enzo Maresca is out at Chelsea. Thus brings a close to another weird chapter in the weirdest club’s recent history. The upside for the legion of Chelsea haters is that the particular weirdness and gro...
defector.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:30 PM
As a Chelsea fan, I can't disagree with a word of this. Which raises the question, why the hell am I a Chelsea fan?
defector.com/unlikable-ma...
defector.com/unlikable-ma...
Reposted by Philip Michaels
At least we don’t live in a world of staggering class disparity in which a tech magnate attempts to quash left-wing sentiment using sexualized artificial intelligence!
How 2026 was depicted in the sci-fi classic 'Metropolis' (1927)
January 2, 2026 at 11:57 AM
At least we don’t live in a world of staggering class disparity in which a tech magnate attempts to quash left-wing sentiment using sexualized artificial intelligence!
What if we just keep playing the useless 1 remaining second of the Sugar Bowl forever and ever?
January 2, 2026 at 4:54 AM
What if we just keep playing the useless 1 remaining second of the Sugar Bowl forever and ever?
Oh wow, the Shits convention must be in town.
January 2, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Oh wow, the Shits convention must be in town.
I question the premise of the AT&T ad where the Florida fan is watching the game from an airport bar and must resort to subterfuge when his cheering enrages nearby Georgia fans. Sir, you are in an airport — cheer for whomever you want!
January 2, 2026 at 2:10 AM
I question the premise of the AT&T ad where the Florida fan is watching the game from an airport bar and must resort to subterfuge when his cheering enrages nearby Georgia fans. Sir, you are in an airport — cheer for whomever you want!
Indiana v. Oregon, also known as the Proper Rose Bowl
FINAL: Indiana 38, Alabama 3.
The top-seeded Hoosiers will face Oregon in the Peach Bowl. The Big Ten is guaranteed a participant in the national championship game.
The top-seeded Hoosiers will face Oregon in the Peach Bowl. The Big Ten is guaranteed a participant in the national championship game.
January 2, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Indiana v. Oregon, also known as the Proper Rose Bowl
“It’s strange to see Alabama just…. existing.” — Kirk Herbstreit and/or. Union Gen. James H. Wilson
January 1, 2026 at 11:17 PM
“It’s strange to see Alabama just…. existing.” — Kirk Herbstreit and/or. Union Gen. James H. Wilson
Upon seeing Curt Cignetti's unsmiling visage, @lschmeiser.bsky.social was moved to ask "Does he always look like that?"
Oh, to be unaware of the joyless, authoritarian outlook of college football coaches.
Oh, to be unaware of the joyless, authoritarian outlook of college football coaches.
January 1, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Upon seeing Curt Cignetti's unsmiling visage, @lschmeiser.bsky.social was moved to ask "Does he always look like that?"
Oh, to be unaware of the joyless, authoritarian outlook of college football coaches.
Oh, to be unaware of the joyless, authoritarian outlook of college football coaches.
As someone familiar with UCLA football, I must say it’s a treat to see the Rose Bowl filled with excited spectators.
January 1, 2026 at 10:25 PM
As someone familiar with UCLA football, I must say it’s a treat to see the Rose Bowl filled with excited spectators.