This week, we are sad at the passing of the oldest sitting member of the Senate, Dianne Feinstein. She was 90 years old and still performing her Congressional duties just the day before. Meanwhile, McCarthy & Co are threatening to shut down the US government while also trying to draw up articles of impeachment against President Biden. New York is victim to the latest weather disaster. There was lots of sports ball. And we say goodbye to September. Let’s see what the internet was up to.
The most embarrassing week in news history began with Marjorie Taylor Green displaying photos of a very naked Hunter Biden on the floor of Congress. Of course, to hear the internet talk, that was nothing compared to Miranda Lambert embarrassing concert goers by chastising then for taking selfies during her performance. Meanwhile, RFK, Jr. embarrassed himself by whining to Congress that social media is run by big old meanies! Then, Jason Aldean embarrassed country music by recording a song called “Don’t Try That In a Sundown Small Town," then proceeded to film the video on a plantation notorious for lynchings. On a sad note, we lost one of the most dignified men in music - a man who understood the value of being classy (unlike the aforementioned) - Mr. Tony Bennett. Let's find out what the internet had to say.
The last week of June started with a bang as the Wagner Group spent one whole day instigating a coup before they calmly said, “Never mind!” It ended with a whimper as smoke from the Canadian forest fires continued to blanket the Midwest before heading south. Where’s Smoky the Bear when we need him? Madonna was hospitalized, Alan Arkin passed away, and the Supreme Court’s poll ratings are on life support. How did the internet take to all the latest news?
This week brings us the joyful month of June. The school year is over, vacation season has begun, and the debt ceiling is being lifted to the clear blue sky! Chick-Fil-A is accused of going woke for hiring a director of diversity. The anti-wokes threaten to boycott the franchise, but only on Sundays. The nation mourned as two popular cable shows, Ted Lasso and Succession, came to an end. And the sound of the ice cream truck was heard in our land. So, what was social media up to?
This week brought us the arrival of Spring, Ramadan (The Muslim time of fast), rumors of the arrest of a former President (started by said former President), and the potential US ban of the popular social app Tik Tok. Most importantly, it is the early onset of allergy season. Get those hankies ready as we check out the internet’s response to the top stories of the third week in the miserable month of March! Achooo!
As a diva, albeit an invisible one, I like to weigh in on all things cultural. In the months of February and March, I settle in to view the Academy Award nominees so I can spend Oscar night with my Box-O-Wine by my side cheering on my picks. If I were a voting member of the Academy, I'd have my own, distinct criteria to choose the most deserving nominee in each category. For example, for Best Picture I would not reject compelling story-telling, stunning cinematography, brilliant directing, and flawless acting. However, I'd ask myself these questions: Did I actually like the film? Did I nod off at some point? Could I describe the plot to a friend in three sentences or less? Bonus points if I cry. Demerits if I can’t watch it in one sitting. So, which 2023 nominees rose to my stringent guidelines? I present to you my rankings.
While the Russian assault on Ukraine continues, America is bracing to take on its biggest internal threat - drag queens. When they heard the news of another impressive month of job numbers, the GOP replied, "But are those jobs woke?" Also, while trains around the nation are derailing, Tucker Carlson is on track to win the Fox News award for Most Fibs Per Feature. What did the internet have to say? Let's listen in!
I was fully prepared for this to be a slow news week. Who could have predicted that, while earthquakes continue to devastate Syria and Turkey, Lauren Boebert would announce her pronouns are Ultra and Maga? Who knew that, as the Pacific Northwest got walloped by powerful storms, Marjorie Taylor Green would continue to make the case for the Red States divorcing the Blue? (Personally, I'd like to know the terms.Who gets custody of the Great Lakes?) But could anyone have predicted that Cancel Culture would come in like a lion? Let's see what people are saying about the goings on this week!
This week gave us a little bit of everything. We started with some sad news about a former President, continued with a three-day weekend, added a day of over-indulgence, then followed up with the beginning of the most solemn season on the Christian calendar. If that weren't enough, Madonna defended her "facial enhancement" on social media, and South Park made fun of Harry and Meghan. Phew! How did the internet respond to such a bounty of meme-worthy events? Let's see.
