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Max Mikado
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#Ravens • Nascent Writer • Former Wrestling Broadcaster (Barely) • Husband • Proud #girldad x2 • Exec. Producer, Zone 32 Podcast • #LAO • Go play Yakuza/Like a Dragon and Suikoden

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The funny thing is, if you grade the essay solely on syntax and adherence to the assignment, it still would get a zero. The shittiness of her arguments just adds to the schadenfreude.

But no participation trophies, right? Oh, wait...
University of Oklahoma student Samantha Fulnecky turned in a Bible-themed sermon instead of an essay and received a failing grade.

She immediately complained to Republican leaders and right-wing media.

Sadly, her pretend-victimhood is working.

www.friendlyatheist.com/p/she-turned...
She turned in a Bible sermon instead of an essay and failed. Now conservatives say she’s the victim.
Samantha Fulnecky’s Bible-filled essay earned her a failing grade. After whining to Republican leaders, the University of Oklahoma is caving to her demands.
www.friendlyatheist.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
My favorite aunt passed away 21 years ago yesterday and I've been thinking about her a lot lately.

Her passing had a ripple effect on my relationship w/ my dad's side of my family and my childhood. This short doc by my cousin is as much about her as my uncle and our fam.

youtu.be/SjEIGeYPRb0?...
Elvis Of Laos // a short documentary
YouTube video by goPOP FILMS
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December 5, 2025 at 4:04 AM
On the note of '90s and '00s R&B, Ginuwine is heavily underappreciated despite his commercial success from several moderately remembered singles. I would welcome new music from Ginuwine in 2025.
November 22, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Randomly thinking about how Jojo's Bizarre Adventure gets me and used Jodeci's "Freakin' You" unironically as the ending credits song for Golden Wind.

youtu.be/SniiI6Vxv50?...
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure - Ending 7 [4K 60FPS | Creditless | CC]
YouTube video by Neobrane
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Reposted by Max Mikado
Zohran & Trump is like that Saved By The Bell episode where Lisa became enamored with Jessie’s new step-brother from New York because her friends were all dorks.

But instead of crashing a car with her, Zohran’s just like “What if people could actually afford to live in America?”.
November 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I didn't have this on my bingo card and I feel like I'm being Punk'd.
Q: would you feel comfortable living in NYC under a Mamdani administration ?

TRUMP: I would. I really would.
November 21, 2025 at 11:57 PM
In diving down the rabbit hole of setting up my own home media server, I've realized that I'd acquired a lot of lost media that's out-of-print or have had their licensing in limbo.

Really puts into perspective how important media preservation is.
November 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The Other Guys (2010) is a film that doesn't need a sequel, but I'd welcome one anyway.

"You shot Derek Jeter!"
"He's a biracial angel!"
"You shoulda shot A-Rod!"

😂😂😂
November 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The Devil Wears Prada (2006) is one of my favorite films, and I'd forgotten how much I loved it until I started a re-watch today. Brilliant dialogue. Fantastic performances. Greatly looking forward to the sequel even though it's perfect on its own.
November 12, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Reposted by Max Mikado
some good news: kim davis publicly ate shit, again
New: The Supreme Court DENIES Kim Davis' request to overturn Obergefell, the marriage equality decision. No noted dissents. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I'm all for avoiding crunch, so on that front, this is good. However... it makes me wonder if there is a point of diminishing returns with this delay, where I question how much of this is for polish versus bug-fixing.
November 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I never knew how badly I needed a 50 Cent vs. T.I. VERZUS battle until I saw folks positing that matchup.

Toss-up for me. 50 has about 3 full albums' worth of great material. T.I. has the longevity to match. If you include mixtapes, 50 wins. If you focus solely on album cuts and singles, maybe T.I.
October 27, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Multiplicity (1996) is basically Michael Keaton's Face/Off (1997) but with more steps.

Both excellent, high-concept, convoluted movies that I will rewatch endlessly.
October 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Binging the Harry Potter film series in a manner that won't financially benefit the bigot, and I'm reminded how I first disliked Dobby the way some folks disliked Jar-Jar in Star Wars.
October 20, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Introduced my 4 y/o Simpsons-loving daughter to The Simpsons: Hit & Run and she's having a BALL.

Parenting Achievement: Unlocked.
October 19, 2025 at 1:47 AM
So... why haven't more people pushed back on CNBC's Make It for years of peddling ridiculous stories of folks who "do this one trick" to save money, when they all have a parachute that few can afford?

It's easy to live off pennies when you already aren't worrying about being destitute in one swoop.
October 18, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Kirk Herbstreit: "Who does this?! 10 days he's been in this city! You know how long it takes for quarterbacks and receivers to work on timing?!... Joe Flacco is a unicorn! What is he doing out there?!" 🏈🦄🎙️ #NFL #TNF
October 17, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Joseph Vincent Flacco is inevitable.
Joe Flacco should just be employed permanently by the NFL and dispatched to whichever team needs him the most at any given time
October 17, 2025 at 1:57 AM
They are severely overestimating the viewing audience's willingness to pay for yet another streaming service, especially when there's no draw to pay a premium for news that can be obtained elsewhere and original programming that doesn't move the needle.

The enshittification of everything continues.
CNN launching All Access streaming plan this month
CNN launching All Access streaming plan this month
Viewers will be able to pay $7 per month to get the new CNN streaming service. CNN is trying to go digital once again. The failure of CNN+ in 2022 hasn’t dissuaded Warner Bros. Discovery from making the news channel’s content available to streaming subscribers, and the company has tried to do so in multiple ways in the intervening years. Its latest effort is to launch what it calls the All Access subscription tier of CNN, and we now know when that will happen and how much it will cost. Key Details: Just days away: CNN’s All Access subscription will be available on Oct. 28. Low starting price: The streamer will cost $7 per month, or $70 annually. Wide content range: Live, on-demand, and original programming is available. Sign Up $9.99+ / month max via prime video The CNN All Access subscription tier follows the debut of CNN Basic, which first became available in 2024 . All Access is gearing up to launch on Oct. 28 and will cost $7 per month or $70 per year, though new customers can enjoy an introductory offer of $42 for their first year of service. CNN All Access will have a “selection of CNN’s live U.S. and international programming,” so while we don’t yet know exactly which shows from the channel will stream with a subscription, some live content from the network will be available. The All Access subscription will also have original content, films, and other on-demand content. “No one covers the world like CNN. With this new subscription offering, our audience will now have access to the best of CNN across platforms, including multiple live stream channels, our signature video-led journalism and all articles on CNN.com and in the mobile app,” EVP of CNN Worldwide Alex MacCallum said. “It’s an essential step in CNN’s evolution as we work to give audiences the complete CNN experience in a format that reflects how audiences engage with the news today.” Warner Bros. Discovery has been preparing the ground for the new CNN streaming offering for some time. The company announced earlier this month that it planned to stop streaming CNN content on HBO Max in November, meaning viewers will have to sign up for a CNN digital product to watch the channel’s content without a pay-TV subscription. WBD launched CNN content on HBO Max at no additional cost to subscribers of that service in 2023. Current pay-TV subscribers with CNN in their package will be able to watch CNN All Access at no extra cost, but will need to subscribe to CNN Basic to read unlimited articles from the platform. Will the launch go any better than the ill-fated CNN+? Only time will tell. Sign Up max via prime video HBO Max HBO Max is a subscription video streaming service that gives access to the full HBO library and exclusive Max Originals. There are hubs for content from TLC, HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, TCM, Cartoon Network, Travel Channel, ID, and more. Watch hit series like “The Last of Us,” “House of the Dragon,” “Succession,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and more. Within Max, B/R Sports allows users to watch NBA, MLB, NHL, March Madness, and NASCAR events. … HBO Max has three tiers: an ad-supported plan for $9.99, an ad-free plan for $16.99, and the ultimate tier that includes 4K for $20.99. All HBO Max subscribers will get the full libraries of shows like “Friends” , “The Big Bang Theory” , “South Park” , “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” , “The West Wing” , and more. You can choose to add HBO Max as a subscription through Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, or other Live TV providers. Sign Up $9.99+ / month max via prime video
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October 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
D'Angelo's music was a major part of my formative years. RIP to the neo-soul legend.

youtu.be/H_WzjiTzZBA?...
D'Angelo - Brown Sugar
YouTube video by DAngeloVEVO
youtu.be
October 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM
GO PLAY YAKUZA/LIKE A DRAGON NOW.
Yakuza (Steam) sale on Gamebillet buff.ly/7sL7Gvv

Like a Dragon buff.ly/2XtNLyT
October 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Lol. We're living in a simulation. Just... lol.
“The Defense Department has confiscated the badges of the Pentagon reporters from virtually every major media organization in America,” the Pentagon Press Association said
October 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Reposted by Max Mikado
I love how white people—with a heavy assist from fools like Clarence Thomas—spent twenty years denigrating every Black person as an affirmative action hire/admission and then were like "we have to kill affirmative action because it's stigmatizing."

oh fuck off.
October 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM
"Graphic design is my passion" vibes.
Trump: I never thought we'd go into every city and make them safe. Now it's like a passion for me and it's a passion for the people behind me.
October 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Oh no, the streets are filled with hipsters and flannel! WHAT WILL WE DO?!?
Leavitt: "President Trump will end the radical left's reign of terror in Portland once and for all. The president has directed Secretary Hegseth to provide all necessary troops to protect war-ravaged Portland."
October 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM