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Donald Trump has always done his best to sabotage any attempts to hold him accountable, but with four indictments — plus a looming trial in New York you may have forgotten about — he’s extra-desperate. On Monday, he and his team came for the case involving Jan. 6, making what will almost certainly prove an unsuccessful attempt to get rid of the judge with whom he’s already been tussling.

That judge is Tanya Chutkan, who’s had to reprimand Trump after he dropped a threatening social media post about those who “go after me.” The former president’s team filed a motion demanding she recuse herself over a statement she made while sentencing a Jan. 6 rioter last fall.

“This was nothing less than an attempt to violently overthrow the government, the legally, lawfully, peacefully elected government, by individuals who were mad that their guy lost,” Chutkan said at the time. “And the people who mobbed the Capitol were there in fealty … not to the ideals of this country; and not to the principles of democracy. It’s a blind loyalty to one person who, by the way, remains free to this day.”

“The public meaning of this statement is inescapable — President Trump is free, but should not be,” reads the filing, which claims this is an “apparent prejudgment of guilt.”

Does the Trump team have a good case here? Not really, say legal experts. “Unsurprising that he would do this,” tweeted former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance. “Seems unlikely to succeed. The case for refusing Judge Cannon in Florida would be far stronger & so far, the govt has not chosen to bring it.”

Others agreed. “Judge Chutkan’s statements were made at January 6 sentencings, based on evidence in those proceedings,” tweeted lawyer Max Kennerly. “The defendants argued they were following Trump’s instructions, so Judge Chutkan addressed that. Thus, Liteky v. US applies, and the bar for recusal is nearly insurmountable.”

Judge Chutkan isn’t the only person Trump’s mad at right now. He also threatened to lock up his many, many enemies, which a psychiatry professor called psychopathic.

(Via Raw Story)

Teachers deserve lots of kudos, but teachers who teach little kids deserve an extra measure of admiration.

I know this first hand, having been a middle and high school teacher who substitute taught a first-grade class once for two days. By noon on the first day, I found myself slumped over the teacher’s desk in a daze while the kids were at lunch. Teaching tweens and teens isn’t easy, but teaching little ones with their relentless needs and squirrel-like attention requires a whole other level of energy.

Pre-K? Can’t even imagine. Give those teachers alllll the money. They deserve it.

Of course, preschool teachers do not get all the money, which is why a video from a Pre-K teacher pretending his house is getting robbed keeps going viral.

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Mr. Williams, a teacher and therapist who goes by @mrwilliamsprek on Tiktok, created the video from the POV of a thief trying to rob his home. Williams leads the thief to his “valuables,” and from the “You can use your words, I’ll wait,” to the “We’re passing the potty, do you need to go?” to “Honey, I don’t see your getaway car, are you sure they’re coming to pick you up?” it’s a non-stop parody of what Pre-K teachers actually say all day long.

The fact that he managed to get so many classic teacher-isms in while also making it clear how little he had to steal was brilliant, and his delivery is just delightful.

Watch:

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People loved the skit, but it especially hit home for fellow teachers.

“My corporate coworkers forget that my masters is in education until I throw in an ‘I’ll wait’ at them when I’m getting no participation in the team meeting,” wrote one person.

“I was in K for 20 years and then did a career change. I work at a law firm now [and] when our clients from jail call with attitude, I go into teacher mode,” wrote another.

“One of my old teacher coworkers actually made the two young men robbing her house sit on the couch and wait for the police,” wrote another commenter.

“Another teacher I worked with came home to find men robbing her house and scolded them so hard they just apologized and left,” shared another.

Don’t try to rob teachers, man. They have no money AND they know how to get just about anybody to fall in line.

Find more of Mr. Williams’ hilarity on Tiktok @mrwilliamsprek.

Beatle George Harrison was pigeon-holed as the “Quiet Beatle,” but the youngest member of the Fab Four had an acerbic, dry sense of humor that was as sharp as the rest of his bandmates.

He gave great performances in the musical comedy classics, “A Hard Days Night” and “Help!” while holding his own during The Beatles’ notoriously anarchic press conferences. After he left the band in 1970, in addition to his musical career, he would produce the 1979 Monty Python classic, “The Life of Brian.”

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Harrison clearly didn’t lose his sense of humor for the rest of his life. Shortly before his death in 2001, he played an elaborate prank on Phil Collins that shows how the “Here Comes the Sun” singer would go the extra mile for a laugh.

In 1970, Harrison was recording his first solo record and arguably the best by a Beatle, “All things Must Pass.” The session for the song, “The Art of Dying” featured former Beatle Ringo Starr on drums, keyboard legend Billy Preston on keys, virtuoso Eric Clapton on guitar, and was produced by the notorious Phil Spector.

Harrison wanted a conga player for the session, so Ringo’s chauffeur reached out to Phil Collins’ manager. At the time, Collins was a relative unknown who was about to join Genesis, a band that would bring him worldwide stardom.

The 18-year-old Collins was starstruck playing on a session with two former Beatles, so he played extra hard in rehearsals, resulting in blood blisters on both hands.

“Anyway, after about two hours of this, Phil Spector says, ‘Okay congas, you play this time.’ And I’d had my mic off, so everybody laughed, but my hands were shot,” Collins told Express.

“And just after that they all disappeared – someone said they were watching TV or something – and I was told I could go,” after that, Collins was relieved of his duties and told to go home. A few months later, Collins bought the massive triple album in the record shop and was devastated to learn he’d been edited out of the song.

“There must be some mistake! Collins thought. “But it’s a different version of the song, and I’m not on it.”

Some thirty years later, Collins bought the home of Formula One driver Jackie Stewart, a close friend of Harrison. Stewart mentioned to Collins that Harrison was remixing “All Things Must Pass” for a rerelease.

“And he said, ‘You were on it, weren’t you?’ And I said, ‘Well I was there,”‘ Collins recalled.

Two days later, a tape was delivered from Harrison to Collins with a note that read: “Could this be you?” Collins continued: “I rush off and listen to it, and straight away I recognize it.” It was a recording of “The Art of Dying.”

“Suddenly the congas come in – too loud and just awful,” Collins was devastated, then as the end of the take, Harrison can be heard saying, “Hey, Phil, can we try another without the conga player?”

Collins was devastated, to say the least.

A while later, Stewart calls Collins and puts Harrison on the line. “‘Did you get the tape?’ Harrison asked. “I now realize I was fired by a Beatle,” Collins sighed. The two changed the subject, but a few minutes later, Harrison couldn’t stop laughing.

“Don’t worry, it was a piss-take. I got Ray Cooper to play really badly and we dubbed it on,” Harrison admitted. “Thought you’d like it!” So, Harrison had an entire recording session with a conga player who he asked to play poorly, just to pull one over on Collins.

If you’re in the mood for another of rock’s greatest pranks. The story of “The Ring” told by Beastie Boys’ Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz shared in “Beastie Boys Story” is another great example of someone going to incredible lengths just for a laugh.

The story revolves around the late Beasties’ rapper Adam “MCA” Yach, his bandmate Horovitz, and a very creepy ring given to him by a fan backstage at a concert.

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Actor Danny Masterson, 47, best known for playing Steven Hyde on “That ‘70s Show” from 1998 to 2006, was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women in the early 2000s. Throughout the trial, prosecutors argued that the Church of Scientology helped cover up the assaults—an allegation the organization denied.

The victim’s dramatic, horrifying testimony revealed Masterson as a violent predator who pried women with substances before having sex with them against their will. One accuser admitted that she thought she was “going to die” while being raped by Masterson.

After Masterson was found guilty, the judge received over 50 letters asking for leniency in his sentence. Two letters came from Masterson’s “That ‘70s Show” costars, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, who are married.

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In their letters, Kunis referred to his “exceptional character,” and Kutcher called him a “role model.”

Ashton Kutcher’s letter in support of Danny Masterson:

“While I’m aware that the judgement has been cast as guilty on two counts of rape by force and the victims have a great desire for justice, I hope that my testament to his character is taken into consideration in… pic.twitter.com/pfSvBRCJeY

— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) September 8, 2023

“While I’m aware that the judgment has been cast as guilty on two counts of rape by force and the victims have a great desire for justice, I hope that my testament to his character is taken into consideration in sentencing,” Kutcher wrote. “I do not believe he is an ongoing harm to society and having his daughter raised without a present father would [be] a tertiary injustice in and of itself. Thank you for taking the time to read this.”

Kunis’ letter adds: “I wholeheartedly vouch for Danny Masterson’s exceptional character and the tremendous positive influence he has had on me and the people around him. His dedication to leading a drug-free life and the genuine care he extends to others make him an outstanding role model and friend.”

After Kutcher and Kunis’ letters went public, the couple released a video that apologized for potentially hurting Masterson’s victims. Many who watched the video thought it was cold, ingenuine and more likely to have been written by lawyers than by the couple.

Kutcher notes that the letter was “meant for a judge” and not for public consumption. One wonders if they would have written such glowing letters if they knew they would be released publicly.

“The letters were not written to question the legitimacy of the judicial system or the validity of the jury’s ruling,” Kunis says before Kutcher adds, “They were intended for the judge to read and not to undermine the testimony of the victims or re-traumatize them in any way. We would never want to do that. And we’re sorry if that has taken place.”

Finally, Kunis notes, “Our heart goes out to every single person who’s ever been a victim of sexual assault, sexual abuse, or rape.” It should be noted that for over a decade, Kutcher has worked to help end child sex trafficking, through a nonprofit he founded with his ex-wife, Demi Moore.

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The video caused quite a stir on social media, with people critiquing them for looking like they were in a hostage video and questioning the lengths one should go to support a friend convicted of being a rapist.

I love how some of the arguments against the rightful pushback Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are getting are like “But what would you do if one of your friends was accused of being a rapist? Would you just UNFRIEND them?!”
Yes, 100% yes. That’s an incredibly easy decision.

— Toni 🐀 (@ToniLouiseP) September 10, 2023

People should pay attention to the Ashton Kutcher/Mila Kunis thing, because this happens a lot: a woman says, “I’ve experienced this man’s terrible behaviour” and his friends, who’ve only ever seen his charming side, say, “oh, he’s lovely, he would never do that”

All. The. Time.

— Dr Kat Day (she/her) 🏳‍🌈 🧪🐙 (@chronicleflask) September 9, 2023

Really baffled by the number of people saying Ashton Kutcher/Mila Kunis were ‘in a difficult position’ when asked to write these letters 😵‍💫 if literally any man I know was convicted of rape and I was asked to write a letter supporting sentencing leniency I would simply say no

— K (@kirstieshearman) September 10, 2023

Amy Schumer pokes fun at Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis writing support letters for Danny Masterson. pic.twitter.com/KANoL690BQ

— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) September 11, 2023

I read the letters from Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Debra Jo Rupp, Giovanni Ribisi, and Billy Baldwin, and the take away is this:

A man can be an extraordinary father, friend, and colleague and still be a rapist. And a rapist often hides that side of himself from others.

— Chanda Prescod-Weinstein (@IBJIYONGI) September 8, 2023

What really gets me about the Ashton Kutcher/Mila Kunis thing is that it’s how so many people respond in the face of abusers—assume that people who do heinous things aren’t also capable of having good friendships, loving families, or putting on a charitable face for outsiders.

— tay mabelitini ✨ (@taymabelitini) September 9, 2023

Topher Grace did not write any letters for Danny Masterson. His wife, Ashley Hinshaw offered support to the victims on her Instagram pic.twitter.com/ZURb9lFyuK

— DrDinD🟧🇺🇲🇺🇦 He/Him (@DrDinD) September 10, 2023

One of the most critical takeaways from the public reaction to the story is how people who appear to be affable pillars of the community can have secret lives as abusers. The dual nature of these people’s personalities can make it incredibly difficult for some people to accept their insidious nature. But that mask that the abuser wears also makes it easier for them to continue to hurt others.

Masterson’s crimes are despicable and have ruined numerous lives. But if any good is to come of this, it’s for the public to better understand how abusers can hide in plain sight. Just because someone has been a good friend or hasn’t shown any signs of being abusive doesn’t mean they can’t also harbor a terrible secret.

If you’ve ever studied ethics or philosophy—or watched “The Good Place”—you’re undoubtedly familiar with “the trolley problem”. If you haven’t and you’re not, here’s a brief rundown.

Essentially, the trolley problem is a thought experiment in which you’re on a trolley with no breaks, headed toward a group of people on the tracks. You can flip a switch to divert the trolley to another track, but one person stands on that track and is sure to be killed if you flip the switch. Do you allow the trolley to continue on its course, hitting multiple people, or make the conscious decision to hit the one person?

Additional scenarios are often added to the dilemma, such as, “What if the one person were one of your loved ones?” or “What if the group of people were all elderly and the one person was a child?” It’s a morbid exercise, but it does lead to some fascinating ethical discussions.

What it doesn’t usually lead to is a hilarious joke—at least not a tasteful one—but here we are, with an adorable Irish kiddo named Jacob totally nailing one.

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Donna, Jacob’s mom, has been sharing videos of her conversations with the precocious young lad on TikTok, to millions of people’s delight. When you watch Jacob tell his joke, you’ll see why. From the setup to the punchline to his infectious giggle at his own cleverness, it’s just perfection. (It’s also quite a feat for his age, considering you have to get the wording just right in order for the joke to land in the first place.)

Watch:

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I’m going to hell 😅😂😂😳 #fyp #foryou #fypシ #jokes

No wonder Jacob’s mom calls him “My funny little old soul.” People are absolutely loving how he delivered the joke.

“He tells jokes out of left field like my 76-year-old father. I love it,” wrote one commenter.

“He is brilliant,” wrote another. “I said the old man, too. Now I’m going to my room for a timeout.”

“I know the joke, but I fell for it. He’s so cute I couldn’t give the right answer,” shared another.

It seriously doesn’t get more adorable than this. Enjoy more of Jacob’s sweet smarts on TikTok @keepupwithjacob.

Tuesday was the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 attacks, and it’s customary for whoever’s president to appear at one of the memorial sites. This year there was a break in tradition. Joe Biden, coming back from a whirlwind trip of Asia for the G20 summit, stopped in Alaska to refuel the presidential jet. There, he delivered a speech about the attacks at a military base, in front of service members. Not good enough, Fox News hosts spent the day screaming.

It began on Fox & Friends, where the hosts noted the “break from tradition.” It continued throughout the day, with the news network dwelling on angry news headlines and bringing on outraged guests to fume.

Few were as angry as Harris Faulkner. After talking about losing a loved one who was on the plane that crashed into the Pentagon, she turned to raging against Biden having his vice president attend the memorial at Ground Zero.

“So, I look at this and I think, the president can’t be here but puts the woman that he often calls the president by mistake in gaffes, he says, and the woman who suddenly says that she’s ready for his job,” Faulkner said. She wasn’t done.

“The point isn’t the zip code of where he marks it, it’s the fact that Ground Zero; Shanksville, Pennsylvania; and the Pentagon — those sites are unlike anything else in American history in terms of national security. You’d think the commander-in-chief could be at one of the sites,” Faulkner said. “And we love our troops up in Alaska, we support them, too, but…he made a choice today.”

(At least Fox News didn’t bring on former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani, who had to settle for Newsmax. How the mighty keep falling.)

Again, Biden was heading back from a major trip, and he flew back to D.C. after. While in Alaska, he made sure to address the occasion at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

“On this day 22 years ago from this base, we were scrambling on high alert to escort planes through the airspace,” Biden said. “Alaskan communities opened their doors to stranded passengers.”

Biden also addressed the dangers of being partisan on a day of unity.

“We must not succumb to the poisonous politics of difference and division,” Biden explained. “We must never allow ourselves to be pulled apart by petty manufactured grievances. We must continue to stand united.”

(Via Mediaite and NBC News)

There has to be something surreal about writing a song that has become one of the most recognizable on the planet. Since its release 20 years ago, the hypnotic thump of The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” has become synonymous with sporting events, and its 7-note bassline is one of the most popular musical phrases in rock history.

The funny thing is that Jack White had no idea the song would even be a hit when he wrote it.

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White shared the story of the song’s creation with Conan O’Brien on his “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast. The subject came up after O’Brien told the story of going to a Dodger game with White, and the song was played over the PA system.

Jack White Didn’t Know “Seven Nation Army” Would Become An Anthem | Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

White enjoys that the song has transcended his career and is no longer his own.

“It’s not mine anymore; it becomes folk music when things like that happen. The more people don’t know where it came from, the happier I am. You know, the more ubiquitous it becomes,” White said. “I’m sure many people chanting the melody have no idea what the song is or where it came from or whatever. It doesn’t matter anymore. It’s amazing.”

White also noted that he never anticipated the song would be a hit, adding that his label was initially reluctant to release it as a single.

“Other things we were working on, we thought were way more interesting,” he admitted. “No one ever knows; the label didn’t want to release it as a single. It just shows, even when you’ve got it right in front of your face, you still don’t know because you don’t know what’s going to connect with other people.”

The White Stripes – Seven Nation Army (Official Music Video)

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Hello. My name is Josh and I am a roller coaster wimp. This is not easy for me to disclose — unless I’m at a theme park with someone and they ask if I want to go on something called The Spine Buster. Then I’ll be the first to admit that I hate coasters.

Simply put, they’re not for me. I do not enjoy dropping 100 feet in the air, or going from zero to 50 MPH in a matter of seconds, or regretting not putting my keys in a locker when I had a chance. And yet, I still love Universal Studios, a theme park known for its coasters. Is it because I have a nostalgic affection for Jimmy Buffett’s “Fruitcakes” music video (RIP)? Yes. But also, there are other things at the park for my fellow roller coaster skeptics — the dozens of us — to do.

Here are some suggestions, based on a recent visit to Universal Orlando Resort in Florida.

1. Ride non-roller coaster rides, obviously

One of the reasons why I prefer Universal to, say, Six Flags is because of the wide array of rides. It’s not just coasters. There are water rides (Jurassic Park River Adventure), dark rides (Transformers: The Ride 3D, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man), motion simulator rides (The Simpsons Ride), log flumes (Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls), stunt shows (The Bourne Stuntacular), the Dr. Seuss-themed Seuss Landing, all the old comic strip characters like Heathcliff and Sluggo in Toon Lagoon, and Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon, which isn’t technically “good” but is so weird that it needs to be experienced at least once.

There’s also The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which is one of the most impressive achievements in any theme park I’ve been to. Take the train from Hogwarts Express from King’s Cross station to Hogsmeade; explore the castle in Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey; drink a Butterbeer; or check out the animatronics on Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.

Not bad, right fellow coaster babies?

2. The food and drinks (and old Simpsons clips)

The nice thing about not riding roller coasters is that you can eat and drink as much as you want, and not have to worry about it, uh, coming back up. My picks at Universal Florida are Mythos, an immaculately themed sit-down restaurant with fake rocks galore; anywhere in the Wizarding World that serves the lager-style Dragon Scale Beer; and the The Simpsons food court with Krusty Burger, the Frying Dutchman, and Cletus’ Chicken Shack, as well as Moe’s Tavern.

One of my favorite things to do at Universal is order a Duff Lite and watch clips from classic-era episodes of The Simpsons. Could I do this at home? Yes, but it’s more fun (less depressing) at a theme park bar.

3. Visit during Halloween Horror Nights

Universal has numerous themed events throughout the year, but the best of the bunch is Halloween Horror Nights. I wrote a little about the experience in the introduction for my interview with The Last of Us co-creator Neil Druckmann, but there are scare actors roaming the grounds, elaborate haunted houses, and so many Chuckys. Should I look into why I’m terrified to ride Revenge of the Mummy, but I’m totally chill when it comes to murderous maniacs holding a knife in my face? Next question.

This year, Halloween Horror Nights has mazes themed around Stranger Things, The Last of Us, The Exorcist, Child’s Play, and the Universal Monsters, as well as original concepts with B-movie names like Bloodmoon: Dark Offerings and YETI: Campground Kills. It’s a blast. And a good excuse. “Oh dang, I really wanted to do The Incredible Hulk Coaster with you, but we gotta get in line for The Last of Us house.”

4. Do the E.T. ride over and over again

Universal Orlando debuted on June 7, 1990. Only one opening day ride is still active: E.T. Adventure. The dark ride is goofy and dated and hardly thrilling — and that’s why I love it.

I love the recorded message from Steven Spielberg (“Trouble” “That’s right, E.T.”). I love the fake pine forest smell in the queue. I love Botanicus (shout out to Podcast the Ride) and the baby ETs and the way ET says your name at the end of the ride but only when he feels like it.

There will come a day when E.T. Adventure is bulldozed for a Minions petting zoo (you know Universal has their finest scientists working on a formula to make real Minions), which is why we need to find the Holy Grail and give it to Spielberg. As long as he’s around, E.T. Adventure isn’t going anywhere.

5. Maybe try a non-scary “junior roller” coaster?

On my final day at Universal, I arrived early to secure a spot on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, one of my favorite rides in the park. You travel through Hogwarts on what feels like a floating car seat, dipping and dodging from spiders, Dementors, the Whomping Willow. It’s great. But because I was there too soon, I had about 20 minutes to kill. That’s when I knew it was time to face my irrational fear. Across from Forbidden Journey is Flight of the Hippogriff, which Wikipedia humiliatingly describes as a “junior roller coaster.” It’s a gateway coaster for children — or an adult who would rather sit through Jurassic World Dominion again than ride the VelociCoaster.

It was now or never. After strongly considering never, I stepped into the queue, sat down on the coaster, and prepared for the worst.

The ride was over in less than 80 seconds with no major drops, vertical loops, or anything remotely scary. Take it from me, an adult with student loans and car payments, and the six-year-old sitting behind me: it was fun. I wasn’t ready for Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure this visit, but I will be next time.

Do you ever feel that just about every experience in life now caters to upper-middle-class and rich people? Sure, everyone is feeling the brunt of inflation, but something else happened along the way.

For example, over the past 20 years:

The price of going to a concert has quadrupled.

A one-day admission ticket to Disneyland has gone up around three times.

The cost of the average American home has gone up around two-and-a-half times.

Pleasures that were affordable to everyone suddenly had to become luxury experiences. Face-value tickets went by the wayside in favor of having to buy things on the secondary market. Simple things that blue-collar people enjoyed have been gentrified by upper-class people who thought they were cool and “authentic.”

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It seems impossible for the average person to get a good deal in life, and if they do, someone will figure out how to make rich people want it and sell it for double the cost.

A fed-up person on Reddit named r/degreeofvariation, asked the online forum, ”What was loved by poor people until rich people ruined it?” The question received over 18,000 responses in just six days. Given the commenters’ reactions, it seems there hasn’t been a simple, affordable pleasure in American life that hasn’t been co-opted by people with money and ruined.

Here are 17 things that poor people loved until rich people ruined them.

1. Living in warehouses

“Yes! They tore down all the real lofts to build condos they call lofts.” — StrainAcceptable

“And people complained the windows are too big and everyone can see in, and they didn’t like the open floor plan. That was the whole point. Artists had lots of room and tons of natural light.” — richarddrippy69

2. Etsy

“I bought so much stuff for my wedding in 2012 from Etsy. It was all handmade and so cute and inexpensive. It’s changed so much from the cool site it once was.” — PrudentConfection

3. Food banks

“My local food bank put out a news article basically saying that rich people need to stop using the food bank as a ‘life hack’ to lower their grocery bills.” — ConfidentlyCorrect

“This is why food banks in my area now need proof of need. Which is shit, because it means jumping through more hoops to put food on the table when you’re already desperate.” — DoorSubstantial2104

4. eBay

“It used to be so useful to get all kinds of cheap or unique things. Then more and more big commercial sellers joined the club, and eventually, eBay itself forgot about what and who made their platform a success in the first place.” — Onesmilematters

5. Cabins

“Quiet out-of-the-way country cabins sitting by lakes. Now they are overpriced Airbnbs.” — Amyaaurora

“I’d even say Airbnbs themselves. They started as a potentially cheap alternative to hotels run by people who have extra space they aren’t doing anything with. Now people build guest houses specifically for Airbnb and treat It like a full-on rental.” — Jarf17

6. Fixer-uppers

“Buying a ‘fixer-upper’ home and spending weekends working on it. I was really looking forward to that.” — Couldstrife1191

7. Thrift stores

“Thrift shopping. I’m not ‘thrifting’ I’m f**kin broke.” — Elduroto

“Sometimes I feel like it’s cheaper to buy clothes at Target or Walmart brand new than it is to buy from a thrift store.” — Urchintexasyellow

8. Festivals

“Burning Man was on my bucket list until rich fucks started showing up with bodyguards and started establishing private zones.” — hgaben90

9. Farmers markets

“That’s what our markets are turning into as well. It’s gone from local farmers and affordable produce to artisanal creations for the elite.” — KeepOnRising19

10. Houses

“We poor people would work our entire lives to own one. Property became a great investment and way to increase wealth so rich people started buying them. Not to live in as intended but to rent to the poor and keep them poor by renting so they will never be able to save enough to afford their own.” — Etobocoke

11. Fajitas

“I remember being able to get skirt steak really cheap and sometimes for free.” — DiegoJones4

“Oxtails/ crab/ wings used to be so cheap when I was younger.” — Glohan21

“A few influential chefs decided to introduce traditional peasant food to the world, and now oxtail ragu with pappardelle is a $30 dish in fancy restaurants.” — Patorama

12. Carhartt

“Blue collar workers needed the durability, then celebrities wore ‘fashionably’ and drove up the price.” — Pepperdice

“…and then Carhartt realized that their brand was fashionable, and started throwing their logo on cheap shit to capitalize off it.” — Glochnar

13. Hobbies

“Burning Man, Collectable Card Games, Retro Video Games, GOING TO CONCERTS…like seriously, just pick a hobby. Once the re-sellers get into it, prices go through the roof, and nobody can afford to do anything.” — divine_shadow

14. NFL games

“While I can afford them I have to ask myself what the actual F/ $500+ for a football game? The experience is awful too. Too many breaks, too many calls you can’t hear. It’s so much better to be on your couch or in a bar. Who is buying these tickets? $2300 for good seats in LA? That’s insane. It’s a game. On TV.” — StanFigjam

“In 1995 the average ticket to the Super Bowl was $200… This year it was $3800.” — RumWalker

15. McDonald’s

“It was originally a place for a quick eat because it was cheap, but now it’s just mid food for high prices.” — DrMcSpicy

“The old dollar menu stuff is like $3.50 minimum now.” — Perrymasson

16. Camping

“I’d say people with campers ruined camping. Can’t drive two miles in the mountains without having to hug the side of the trail to let some dude with $100k+ truck and trailer squeeze past you on a road they have no business going down.” — Reasonable-Tutor-943

“This and now it’s impossible to get a campsite because of the plethora of Sprinter vans and RVs that cost more than my house. Nobody (few people) camps in tents anymore!” — all-about-climate

“I swear 95% of the time I’m the only person in the campground with a compact car and not a $70k+ truck.” — DeliciousMoments

17. Life

“‘Poor’ people I knew were always happy with the simple pleasures. Now even these simple pleasures are almost impossible to afford unless they’re necessary and you break your back to pay for them so you almost resent them. Rich people are literally ruining life.” — Wenisdan

No Hard Feelings brought back two things we hadn’t seen in years: Jennifer Lawrence and raunchy comedies that you don’t want to see with your parents. Luckily, there is a market for both of those.

The movie stars Lawrence as a young woman who is on the verge of losing everything when a wealthy couple hires her to “date” their teenage son. This is some classic, straight-from-your-high-school notebook movie idea that is just bold enough to work. And it did! Lawrence seems to be back in her acting groove.

Recently, a tweet about No Hard Feelings arriving on Netflix went viral, and because you can’t trust anyone these days, a lot of people just took that and ran with it. This turned out to be false, much to the dismay of Film Update accounts everywhere. The movie will head to Netflix India on the 23rd, but there is no current streaming release date announced for the rest of the world.

The good news? The movie might not be on Netflix, but is still available to purchase or rent on demand from Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and Vudu. No Hard Feelings will likely end up on some streamer by the end of the year, but you’ve waited this long to see JLaw back in action, so a few more months of waiting should be fine.

(Via Collider)