Culture
Deadspin to end negotiation with unions, move to Chicago
Deadspin will operate from offices in Chicago.
Speedrunner banned from cancer charity event after Twitter users complain about his criticism of “feminazism”
Cancel culture strikes again.
Facebook now says it’s “hate speech” to deny that someone’s “gender identity” exists
And users’ “gender identity” can be any phrase they choose.
US Military parody account goes viral by “drafting” everyone on Twitter
You can’t stop the memes.
Google ordered to give Jussie Smollett messages, emails, photos, and location data to prosecutors
The data is being used as part of a probe into whether Smollett faked a hate crime.
New York Times obituary tweet for NFL Coach Sam Wyche leads with locker room controversy, not accomplishments
People are blasting the tweet for its framing of Wyche’s decision to bar female reporters from a locker room.
Joe Rogan on Ricky Gervais’ takedown of Hollywood elites and tech companies: “Thank you, Ricky”
Rogan has big praise for Gervais.
Reddit user accuses Reddit of doxxing him, posting GPS location data
The user says they’re filing a police report.
Tom Hanks’ 2020 Golden Globes grimace reaction gets the meme treatment
Hanks’ grimace was one of the standout reactions to host Ricky Gervais roasting the room full of celebrities.
Lizzo quits Twitter… “too many trolls”
She’s likely to return at some point in the future.