Month: July 2022

In a world of fun live-streaming cooking challenges and glossy high-production food shows, it’s easy to forget that actual real-world kitchen work is a grueling and thankless grind, which is why Hulu and FX’s The Bear is resonating so strongly with viewers. The Bear might be a fictional account of the type of foul-mouthed chaos that occurs in kitchens big and small across the country, but the show serves up more realism than any reality cooking competition ever can — something we never knew we needed.

As unsexy and gritty as The Bear shows kitchen work to be, for whatever reason, mostly because the internet will always be uncontrollably horny, people are losing their shit over the show’s lead character, Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, played by Jeremy Allen White (shout out to Shameless’ Lip) who exudes a rare sort of sexy scum bag energy that everyone, whether you’ve worked in the restaurant scene or merely observed this phenomenon as a patron, has at one time come across or dated. Or you know, more accurately, just slept with, but they “promise they’ll call you back.”

To be clear, little of this actually has to do with the character White plays on The Bear, and more about the way he looks: greasy, messy, and ready to ask you for rent money.

Tatiana Tenreyro wrote a great piece exploring the phenomenon in a piece for Mel and yesterday Third & Long host and podcaster Sarah York tweeted in a thread,

“I haven’t watched ‘The Bear’ yet but I’m thrilled that people who’ve never worked in a restaurant are being introduced to an exclusive strain of Sexually Competent Dirtbag that only exists in a restaurant kitchen,”

Prompting many to share their experiences with their own personal Carmys. Take a look at some of the confessions below, but prepare yourself for the reminder that you likely have your own Carmy scars, if you’re not a Carmy yourself.

There has been a lot of ironic, or unironic, support for Donald Trump ever since he left office in January 2021. Perhaps people miss his “funny” tweets, outlandish statements, or his actual presidency because Joe Biden has not been doing a great job. One person whose Trump support comes as no shock whatsoever is Kodak Black.

The “Lockjaw” artist shared a now-deleted video on Instagram on Tuesday, which found him sporting a “Trump 2024” hoodie in the midst of celebrating Independence Day. He doubled down on his attire, stating, “We need Trump in office forever, man. Just like how them Chinese and Russian and Korean muthaf***** they have their president. Trump the best thing for America — ya heard me — for sure. I respect that boy logic, setup and whole rundown even if he didn’t free me.” The final sentence is in reference to Donald Trump pardoning Kodak for falsifying information on federal forms to buy firearms, done on Trump’s last day in office

Kodak also claimed that if Trump were still in office, Brittney Griner, who is currently detained in Russia, would be home already. If that isn’t enough, the “Super Gremlin” rapper added “When you got muthaf***** office for only like four years, that ain’t enough time for a n**** to run they play and the shit they got to do. By the time they get done, another muthaf**** in office and he f*** sh** up. Man, give my dog a lil more time to do what he do for real.”

It will be interesting to see how Donald Trump fairs in the next election (should he even run), but one thing thats certain is he has Kodak Black’s vote. For life.

Kodak Black is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Look, let’s not mince words: S*it is bad right now. The world is on fire in way too many ways, and our elected leaders either don’t seem to have any ideas on how to fix it or are making things worse by making stuff up. So you know what everyone needs right now: more pictures of Henry Winkler holding up glorious fish he just caught.

On Wednesday, the erstwhile Fonz and Barry award-winner apparently went fishing. Here’s a trout he caught.

Here’s a Salmon fly hatch, which only start hatching in June. Winkler used it to catch some trout.

Here’s a trout he may have caught with help from that salmon fly hatch.

Here’s a rainbow trout.

And another.

And one more.

That’s like five fish! We’re not fishermen, but that sure sounds like a lot. And look how happy he is. And rightly so, he caught five fish. (And they all look like trout, right? We’re not great at identifying fish.) Winkler is known for his fish photos. He even spoke to Uproxx about it back in April, and seemed to really respond to a pitch for a show that’s just him fishing with fellow famous people. That show should really happen! Someone, make that show.

Before he bombed his feed with fish photos, Winkler was like us, re-tweeting the grim news, trying to get someone in power to fix a system that may be beyond repair. But he also took a much-needed mental health break, ventured out in the great outdoors, and got him some fish. Good for him and hopefully he cooks the hell out of them because fish are wonderful.

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Welcome to SNX DLX, your weekly roundup of the best sneakers to hit the internet. This week we have another jam-packed list of fire drops. So many sneakers dropped this week that we actually considered bumping up the list past 10 individual entries, which would’ve been an SNX first. But ultimately, we decided to stay true to our roots and keep it curated.

So what landed on the cutting room floor? The only notable sneakers we passed up this week were the return of the Nike Air Bo Turf and Supreme’s latest Vans collaboration, which are both great designs, but not quite great enough to kick anything off this top ten. This time around our roundup is focused on the big three brands, Nike, Adidas, and New Balance who are all operating at the top of their game with a mix of classic and forward-thinking silhouettes.

Let’s dive into this week’s 10 best sneaker drops.

Nike Dunk High Next Nature Sail

We’re not sure why this fleece-inspired cozy winterized take on the high-top Dunk is dropping right in the middle of summer but seasonally dissonant design aside, the Next Nature Sail Dunk High is pretty dope. The upper is fully quilted and made from 100% recycled polyester in a white and sail colorway with a fleece-like lining and a patchwork design.

A winter-inspired take on an ‘80s classic? We’ll take it, we guess!

The Nike Dunk High Next Nature Sail is out now for a retail price of $130. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Nike Air Force 1 High ’07 LV8 Sail and Medium Grey

Nike is going hard on the Sail and we’re here for it. The Air Force 1 High ’07 LV 8 in Sail and Medium Grey features a muted upper composed of distressed leather with woven canvas side panels, heritage branding on the tongue, and grey accents across the Swoosh, outsole, and branding.

Nike has been showing lots of love to the high-top Air Force 1 and if you’ve held out this long on picking up a pair, this is probably the release that’s finally going to get you to pull the trigger.

The Nike Air Force 1 High ’07 LV8 Sail and Medium Grey is set to drop on July 6th for a retail price of $135. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT.

Nike NOCTA Hot Step Triple Black

Drake’s NOCTA label’s first signature silhouette, the Hot Step, is getting the coveted Triple Black colorway. Featuring a sleek all-black upper in premium pebbled leather, the Hot Step sports subtle 3M accents, Air Terra Humara-inspired tooling, and G-TEK traction.

A strong effort from Drake, but he has a way to go to get on Ye, Beyonce, and Bad Bunny’s level. With Nike behind his back, it should be easier than this.

The Nike NOCTA Hot Step Triple Black is set to drop on July 7th for a retail price of $180. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Converse x A-COLD-WALL Sponge Crater Dark Grey and Tangerine Tango

A-COLD-WALL’s Samuel Ross added a bit of his envelope-pushing aesthetic to this Converse silhouette that makes it look straight out of the future. The sneaker features a design that resembles a rock from Mars with a knit upper and a spandex collar, exaggerated heel pulls, egg-crate traction, and a CX Foam underfoot for enhanced comfort.

We don’t generally expect Converse to go this wild with their designs, but it’s a good look for the brand. Here is hoping we get more future-leaning designs out of Converse.

The Converse A-COLD-WALL Sponge Crater Dark Grey and Tangerine Tango is set to drop on July 7th for a retail price of $110. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Nike Air Pegasus 83 Black and Cool Grey

Nike has such a strong roster of silhouettes that the brand simply needs to produce a dope colorway to move even their simplest designs. Like this week’s Air Pegasus 83 in Black and Cool Grey. There are no frills with this sneaker, no forward-thinking technology, just a classic running shoe with a rubber waffle outsole, a foam midsole, and a leather, suede, and canvas upper in a stealthy colorway.

It’s simple but undeniably fresh.

The Nike Air Pegasus 83 Black and Cool Grey is set to drop on July 7th for a retail price of $100. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Nike x Nina Chanel Abney Air Jordan 2 Low White and Malachite/ White and Gym Red

It’s not even a question anymore, the Air Jordan 2 is back and it’s having its best run ever. Over the course of the year, we’ve gotten over five brand new Air Jordan 2 colorways and several designers and outside collaborators look to the underappreciated Peter Moore-designed silhouette as a new canvas that gives that classic Jordan look, while still feeling new and contemporary.

This time Nike has called upon New York-based artist Nina Chanel Abney who provided subtle design changes like a new perforated leather pattern at the toe box and a new oversized hangtag packed in a shoe box covered in Abney’s vibrant art. It’s a remarkably restrained take on the sneaker, more in keeping with its classic colorways, but refined and better detailed.

The low-top version of the sneaker features a White and Malachite colorway, while the high-top version uses White and Gym Red. It’s rare that a low-top Jordan beats a high, but the White and Malachite is one of the best releases of the entire summer, maybe even the year.

The Nike x Nina Chanel Abney Air Jordan 2 Low White and Malachite and White and Gym Red are set to drop on July 8th for a retail price of $225 and $250, respectively. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.

New Balance Made in USA 990v1 Incense with Macadamia Nut

This year it feels like New Balance is taking a victory lap. Steadily, the brand has been building a loyal fan base of sneakerheads that get as excited for a new 990 colorway as a new Jordan 1 colorway. New Balance knows this, which is why they’re consistently dropping ultra-fresh colorways like this week’s Incense with Macadamia Nut.

This is the brand operating at its strongest, leaning into that elegant minimalist aesthetic that Joe Freshgoods and Teddy Santis injected into the brand via their respective collaborations, and it looks cleaner than anything coming out of Nike right now. Watch the throne. Even the colorway name has a chef’s kiss quality.

The New Balance Made in USA 990v1 Incense with Macadamia Nut is set to drop on July 7th for a retail price of $189.99. Pick up a pair via the New Balance webstore.

New Balance MADE in USA 990v2 Sea Salt with Rain Cloud/Black with True Camo

If you’re not feeling the more classic design of the 990v1, New Balance is also dropping two new colorways of the v2, which offer a more 90’s dad-shoe-inspired look that fits in with more contemporary sneaker stylings. The v2 drops in both Sea Salt with Rain Cloud and Black with True Camo colorways both featuring a full-grain leather and mesh upper with an ABZORB midsole and a synthetic suede sockliner.

The New Balance MADE in USA 990v2 Sea Salt with Rain Cloud/Black with True Camo are set to drop on July 7th for a retail price of $204.99 and $194.99 respectively. Pick up a pair via the New Balance webstore.

New Balance Stone Island Tokyo Design Studio FuelCell RC Elitev2

Coming straight out of New Balance’s Tokyo Design Studio and made in collaboration with Italian luxury label Stone Island is this week’s new FuelCell RC Elitev2, a sneaker that mixes classic New Balance design details from the 574 with a futuristic graphic-heavy upper.

The FuelCell RC features a full knit upper with dual branding graphics, jagged overlay detailing, a full-length carbon fiber plate designed for increased energy return, and FuelCell cushioning and drops in two colorways, Rain Cloud with Energy Red, and Burgundy with Energy Lime.

The New Balance Stone Island Tokyo Design Studio FuelCell RC Elitev2 is set to drop on July 8th for a retail price of $219.99. Pick up a pair via the New Balance webstore.

Adidas Puig Indoor

If you could care less for the forward-thinking silhouettes and the more out-there designs, Adidas is dropping a classic football-inspired take on the Lucas Puig signature which strips down the design a bit and oozes vintage cool. Featuring a premium leather and nylon upper with an EVA midsole, and leather lining, the Puig features abrasion-resistant reinforcement on the toe and a classic cream white and scarlet colorway with gold leaf branding.

The Adidas Puig is set to drop on July 9th for a retail price of $80. Pick up a pair via the Adidas CONFIRMED app.

Adidas Dame 8 Big Mood

The Dame 8 is Damian Lillard’s latest signature sneaker with Adidas and this week it’s getting one of its most adventurous colorways to date with the appropriately named Dame 8 Big Mood. Featuring a boxing-inspired design, the 8 places a textile upper on a Bounce Pro midsole over a sour-candy sequel outsole. Roundup out the design is some emoji-inspired icons on the tongue and heel tab as well as iridescent three stripes.

The Adidas Dame 8 Big Mood is set to drop on July 9th for a retail price of $120. Pick up a pair via the Adidas CONFIRMED app.

We all make faux pas. Even celebrities do it. Take Taika Waititi. He’s a busy boy with a new movie out: Thor: Love and Thunder. He got to work with some new movie stars this time around: Christian Bale, Russell Crowe, and Natalie Portman, who returned to the role she hadn’t done in the previous Thor, this time all beefed up. But only the latter (that we know of) got to witness Waititi experience a massive and humiliating brain fart.

In a new interview with Rolling Stone (in a bit teased out by The AV Club), the filmmaker and performer talked about a nice little chat he had with Portman, who was interested about what his next of many projects he was planning to tackle when he was done with the Norse god.

“Natalie said to me, what do you do next? And I said ‘I’m trying to work on a Star Wars thing. Have you ever wanted to be in a Star Wars movie?’ She said, ‘I’ve been in Star Wars movies,’” she told him, referring to the prequels. Waititi then confessed (to the Rolling Stone interviewer) that he “forgot about those ones.”

Portman spent three movies playing Queen Padmé Amadala, eventual mother of Luke and Leia, not to mention love interest of Hayden Christensen’s Annakin Skywalker until he goes rogue. Those three have not always had the best reputation, though they have their fans, among them certain cast members.

Perhaps Waititi should give them another chance, seeing as he’s the one making the only Star Wars movie officially in the pipeline.

(Via Rolling Stone and The AV Club)

The best mountain towns — Bend, Boulder, Jackson Hole, etc. — are never just about skiing. They’ve been thriving long enough that someone somewhere eventually started thinking, “Okay, but what else can people do here? Like… when there’s no snow?” And with that philosophy as something of a guiding light, the best of them have gone on to become full-on “adventure towns” — biking, hiking, rafting, alpine slides, and yes, in the winter, a whole lot of snow sports.

Park City is aces at this. It’s become a scene that doesn’t need winter to thrive. (Though, to be fair… boy, does it thrive in winter.)

Like other mountain towns, when you’re in Park City the magic comes from being right in the absolute thick of the adventure. That’s why when I visit the town I head to the Grand Summit Hotel at Park City Mountain Resort — literally located on the “Canyons” side of the mountain at the bottom of the chair lifts and owned by a parent company that’s in charge of running the mountain itself. In fact, when you’re in Park City it’s nearly impossible to tell where the property ends and the rest of the city begins — which means you’re staying where all the action happens.

After yet another visit to Park City Mountain Resort in the skiing shoulder season — March and April — this past year, I feel like I definitely know the lay of the land and how to get the most out of your stay. Here’s what to eat, what to do, and (perhaps most fitting for a mountain town) where to party at this “hotel we love” — whether you’re there in winter for the peak or visiting in summer to catch the sun!

WHY IT’S AWESOME:

There are skiers who like to hike into the backwoods. There are skiers who take helicopters. I love carving up a mountain, but I hate lugging my gear and having it bang into my shins. So the fact that Park City Mountain Resort is ski-in / ski-out is literally my favorite part of staying there. You’re right where the action is and shin banging is kept to a minimum. Or to put a finer point on it, the mountain is the epicenter of the fun in Park City and the property is at the epicenter of the mountain.

Having everything feel turnkey — a place to store gear, a hot tub to relax in, restaurants for any occasion — makes the idea of venturing into the city less daunting. It’s not some mission where you have to go from the mountain to your hotel then to town then to the hotel then to the mountain the next day. Steps are removed, decreasing the chances of the very famous “we skied all day then accidentally fell asleep at 7 pm, thereby missing a party night”-issue that happens on so many trips when people are trying to blend adventure and nightlife.

That’s very important because downtown Park City is where the best food and drink is found. So you’d be remiss to not venture into the city because you were too tired.

IN-HOUSE FOOD & DRINK:

Because Vail Resorts, owners of Park City Mountain Resort and the Grand Summit Hotel, administers the whole mountain, the dining options are bountiful. And I’m very happy to report that a few of them are more than “mountain hotel basic” — which is what I’d call the super hearty mountain food popular at ski lodges worldwide. You know, chili, chicken Ceasar, mac & cheese made with bacon, loaded nachos, etc.

Not that those dishes aren’t great when you’re on the mountain. But they can get redundant.

Among the on-site dining options, Lookout Cabin — perched halfway up the mountain — features a surprisingly diverse menu. I ate there twice and got a very solid ramen the first time and a classic chicken pot pie the next. The chili verde poutine and the Rocky Mountain fondue are both exactly what they sound like but also absolute highlights.

It’s not too much of a detour from the hearty mountain food vibe, but the barbecue served at Tombstone Grill is very solid. In the winter, it’s also a full-on scene — with shared picnic tables and a lot of beers getting poured. I recommend the pulled pork and brisket sandwiches and the loaded tots.

Being a ski resort, there are plenty of other options. I didn’t find one that was not useful and functional for what it was. That said, my recommendation is to do lunches on the property and dinners off-site. There are just too many good Park City restaurants to be denied.

AMENITIES:

• Six different lodging options.
• Accessibility to access ski lifts, ski school, and other guest services.
• Snowboarding and ski lessons or rentals available for additional purchase.
• Proximity to shopping (with gear shops on-site).
• Public transportation.
• Onsite laundry.
• Complimentary high-speed wireless internet.
• Restaurants and lounges.
• Room service.
• Meeting and event space.
• On-site garage parking, and valet available.
• Ski-in/Ski-out access.
• Year-round heated outdoor pool and hot tubs.
• Fitness center.
• Spa treatments.
• Ski storage.

ROOM TYPES:

Room options at Grand Summit Hotel are as follows:

• King Room
• Queen Room
• Deluxe Room
• Deluxe Studio
• Deluxe Suite (one bedroom)
• Grand Penthouse (three or four bedrooms)
• Loft (two or three bedrooms)
• Penthouse.

THE BEST THING TO DO WITHIN A 10-MINUTE WALK:

You don’t need ten minutes of walking to find the best thing to do at Park City Mountain Resort. It’s two steps from your door. It’s the mountain. In winters, the choice is obvious — ski ’til you are… about an hour away from dropping (leave a little something in the tank). Then hit the hot tub with some whiskey and recharge for a night out.

Pro Tip:

Unless you are really, really good at skiing or snowboarding, get a guide. They don’t ever make you feel like an incompetent dweeb. Instead, they help you savvy out the lay of the mountain while also 1) giving you vital tips, and 2) allowing you to skip to the front of all lines.

I got a private snowboarding instructor for myself for my first day on the mountain. My buddy, who skis, tagged along with us. Over the course of the day, we crisscrossed the whole mountain, got whisked to the front of every line, heard a ton of “stupid tourist / crazy mountain town full of cool young people” stories, and I was given three tips that immediately and dramatically improved my performance.

I literally cannot think of a better way to spend money and I think I’ll have a private instructor every time I ever ski from now on. Period.

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If you’re visiting in summer, you can take the lifts up to mountain bike down (very fun and every bit the workout of skiing or boarding in the winter) or just lift up and go hike or picnic. Also, have you ever done Alpine Slides? Because if you do visit in the summer, that’s an unmissable activity. It’s just so much fun.

Right now, all but two lifts are open for bikers.

A note on rentals:

Whether it’s skis, snowboards, or bikes — get the premium option. I promise. Save money on drinks. Or fly coach in a middle seat. Or do whatever else you need to do to save. Your gear is so tightly linked to your overall enjoyment that you should always, always go with the best possible option.

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One more pro-tip:

Anyone who doesn’t make maximum use of the hot tub at a mountain resort is doing it wrong.

THE BEST THING TO DO WITHIN A 10-MINUTE DRIVE:

This is a terrible picture for the same reason why this next recommendation should absolutely be taken — I was drinking whiskey! High West has made a monster name for itself in the whiskey scene and a tasting at the High West Saloon is an absolute Park City “must.” Moreover, the food at High West absolutely holds the standard of the whiskey and incorporates it in fun ways. The bourbon cobbler is one of the best dessert bites I’ve tasted all year while the deviled eggs and hot chicken also shouldn’t be missed.

Of all the “scenes” in Park City — and this being a mountain town full of millionaires, there are a lot of them — the scene at High West Saloon when you score a table is perhaps the best. Everyone is happy. Everyone is feasting. It’s a whole lot of fun.

When you’re done at the saloon, there are plenty of bars sure to be popping off. It’s really just a matter of vibe and since they’re all lined up neatly next to one another just wander between them until you find someplace you like. This is a vague recommendation but trust me: it’s easy — follow the crowd.

BED GAME:

These beds (and, by extension, the rooms) are comfortable… if a little more functional than purely comfortable. The rooms are built for high traffic and accommodating people clunking around in ski gear — so almost everything is built to last more than its built for luxury, aesthetics, or pure comfort.

The pillows aren’t bad at all, but they aren’t the sorts of cloud-like down pillows that you dream of. The sheets are good and the comforters are fine. All very passable but no touches so thoughtful or unique that you think back on the sleep you got as exquisite months later.

Pro Tip:

Bring a small humidifier. The mountain air is dry and the heat is often running at night, so you’re going to get dried out — which will amplify hangovers.

Rating: 6/10

SEXINESS RATING:

Welp… Park City Mountain Resort features kids. So that’s a strike against its sexiness. It’s also not so stylized or sleek that you constantly feel titillated — that’s just not the vibe. The bathtubs are relatively shallow and mundane and the public spaces get pretty mellow pretty early.

All of that said… This is an adventure haven and adventurers are sexy and after all the adventure there’s a hot tub and hot tubs are very sexy. So it’s sort of a toss-up with the tie going to the hot tub and all the beautiful cool people.

Rating: 6/10

THE VIEWS AND PHOTO SPOTS:

The hotel isn’t a thirst trap and Instagram haven but the mountain views are beyond impeccable. Seriously, the views are so intoxicating that they’re worth the cost of the trip all on their own. From the top of the mountain, you’re able to see the entire Wasatch Valley. There’s no better IG fodder than that.

Rating: 10/10

BEST SEASON TO VISIT:

Summer is underrated for Park City. There are fewer people, tons of activities, and so much adventure on offer. That said, this is a mountain town and if you only go to a mountain town once per year, it should be winter… ish.

My actual recommendation is to go in the spring shoulder season — with a few weeks left in the season. It’s less crowded, the sun is often out, and the vibe is very high. Rooms for next season are booking up now!

IF I HAD TO COMPLAIN ABOUT ONE THING:

I would kill for one really cool after-hours speakeasy bar on the property. If you’re coming back from a night in Park City, you’re going to be in a cab or shuttle for 10 minutes minimum. Being able to grab a last drink in an elegant setting would be such a great finish to the evening. That’s not to say there’s not a bar on property — there is — but it’s not much of a scene.

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It’s been about a year-and-a-half since Armie Hammer’s career imploded, all thanks to disturbing allegations of sexual abuse and his fondness for cannibalism talk. The actor lost one role after another; his presence in the ad campaign for the already-in-the-can Death on the Nile was minimized. So when a rumor spread that he’d found himself working as a concierge in the Cayman Islands, some thought it was possible — even if it was untrue.

Variety debunked the claim, which began when a flyer was shared on Twitter by Desus & Mero producer Muna Mire, featuring a picture of a beaming Hammer along with the words “I am your personal concierge and am here to help you get the very best from your vacation,” as well as promises that he can find spots for “swimming with wild turtles.”

Well, turns out it was a joke. A hotel staffer told Variety that Hammer, who spent part of his childhood living with his family in the British territory, was merely a guest there. He’s also friends with some of the staff, some of whom made the flyer as a prank and sent it to some of the hotel’s guests, to see how much attention it would get. Turns out it got a lot.

Still, it sounded like it could have been true. Silent film star Louise Brooks was once spotted working at Saks Fifth Avenue long after her movie career went flat. Still, this is a case where fiction is stranger than fact — even if the facts are pretty strange, too.

(Via Variety)

You start with the classics if you want a firm foundation for cinema appreciation, and you only get one first film. That’s why Quentin Tarantino accidentally watched Despicable Me 2 in 15-minute chunks with his 2-year-old son Leo. Empire recently dug deep into the pulp auteur’s son’s favorites and uncovered that Tarantino is just like us.

“[My son is] pretty young, so he’s only really seen one movie,” Tarantino said. “I thought I was hitting a Minions cartoon, and I realize it’s Despicable Me Part 2. And he seemed to be interested in the opening credits, so I go, ‘Okay, I guess we’re watching Despicable Me Part 2. He gets up and he walks behind the couch, but he’s still watching the TV. We watched it for 20 minutes, until it was time for him to go to the park, and then the next day we watched another 15 minutes of it. And so, in the course of a week, in small bites, the first movie Leo ever watched was Despicable Me Part 2.”

But what did he think about it??

All the obvious jokes here are obvious, and, let’s be honest, if Tarantino’s son’s first movie were anything from his father’s oeuvre this would be a very different news story.

To further prove he’s just like every other dad trying to make it in the modern era, Tarantino said he watches a ton of Peppa Pig with Leo and likes it a lot. Calling it “the greatest British export of the decade” feels like an exaggeration, but it’s definitely a kid magnet. However, the fact that Tarantino still watches a lot of it probably means he’s never heard of Bluey. Get with the times, old man. It’s the greatest Australian export of the decade.

(via Empire)

Tim Allen has been busy. Last week he crapped all over Pixar’s Lightyear, in which Chris Evans semi-confusingly voices not exactly the same character he played in the Toy Story saga. He followed that up by ruining some people’s Independence Day weekend plans.

As per The New York Daily News, when the Home Improvement alum and noted kid-hater, pulled his yacht into the dock at a marina in Michigan on Sunday, he did so while his vessel was leaking fuel all over the place. Allen didn’t notice that the fuel filter gasket had popped out until he rounded a corner in the bay, and he didn’t notice the mess he’d made until someone pointed it out.

By the time Allen, who grew up in the Wolverine State, was done, somewhere between 30 and 50 gallons of diesel had spilled into the water. As a result, the marina as well as a nearby beach had to be shut down for about 12 hours.

Allen didn’t only ruin people’s holiday weekend plans. The accident also claimed the lives of a family of ducks. However, it’s expected that the leaked fuel won’t cause any lasting environmental damage. It’s reported that Allen will be paying for the clean-up. Celebrities! You can’t take them anywhere.

(Via NY Daily News)

These days, the GOP is falling all over themselves to outdo each other with outrageous ads involving guns. Lauren Boebert’s “I will carry my Glock” ad comes to mind, as does Marjorie Taylor Greene’s assault weapon giveaway video, and it’s no wonder that SNL roasted this routine all over the place. Then there’s the more recent example of Eric Greitens (yep, the ousted Missouri ex-governor) pretending to “hunt” RINOs in his own ad, but another candidate out of Arizona feels intent upon outdoing them all.

Jerone Davison, a GOP candidate out of Arizona, unleashed a bizarre ad, in which he fends off a group of “angry Democrats in Klan hoods.” There’s a Negan-style baseball bat in there, of course, and it’s not quite clear why he’s putting Dems in outfits that symbolize white supremacy, but alright. Davison’s stance, apparently, is that assault rifles and a sh*t-ton of ammunition are necessary. “When this rifle is the only thing standing between your family and a dozen angry Democrats, you just might need that semi-automatic and all 30 rounds.” This ad is truly something to behold.

Given the proliferation of mass shootings in America, the timing was never going to be fantastic for an ad like this to arrive. It feels particularly ill-advised after a lone gunman brandished an AR-15-style rifle at a 4th of July parade near Chicago, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens more.