The Sunday Edition - Feb 5, 2023
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TV, Game of Thrones, HBO, House of the Dragon, House Targaryen

A Ranking of the Best (Most Benevolent) Targaryen Kings

Matt Smith and Emma D'Arcy in House of the Dragon (2022) as Targ trash

The Targaryen dynasty is an interesting spectrum that ranges from impressive to downright questionable and this list ranks the seven best rulers from their family to have sat on the Iron Throne. 

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Movies & TV, Game of Thrones, George RR Martin, HBO, Hide From Homepage, House of the Dragon, prequels, SEO

Every ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel Cancelled by HBO

Kit Harington in Game of Thrones (2011)

With the success of HBO’s recent expansion of the world of ice and fire with House of the Dragon, several more stories from Westeros have since been ordered for our viewing pleasure. However, ot all of them have been green-lit, and some may be facing the chopping block. The mind behind it all, George R.R. […]

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TV, Pedro Pascal, Saturday Night Live

I Did the ‘Saturday Night Live’ Standby Line to See Pedro Pascal Host!

Pedro Pascal saying goodnight after hosting 'Saturday Night Live'

Going to Saturday Night Live is an exhilarating experience. For a number of reasons.

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Anime, Comics, Hide From Homepage, luffy, manga, One Piece, one piece manga, SEO

One Piece Straw Hats Post-Wano Bounties, Explained

The Straw Hats, including Jinbe, at Onigashima

Even if you’re still watching it unfold in the anime, it’s obvious that the Raid Of Onigashima is a watershed point in Monkey D. Luffy’s journey to become King of the Pirates. Especially given that Onigashima / Wano is the final arc before One Piece‘s final saga, the stage is being set for the all-but-assured […]

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News, biden administration, COVID vaccine, COVID-19, news

Oh, So The Biden Administration Is Giving Up On COVID Prevention Plans Entirely? Cool.

Joe Biden gives a thumbs up to the camera while walking across the white house lawn.

Right now, Republicans are momentarily safe from my ire, because I'm aiming my keyboard crosshairs at the democrats.

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Anime, anime, boku no hero academia, Bones, My Hero Academia

The ‘My Hero Academia’ Anime Is Officially In Its Final Saga, And Its Increasingly Dark Tone Is Here To Stay

Deku from the OP of My Hero Academia season 6 part 2

Season six of My Hero Academia has been one hell of a ride. It was clear from the outset of the season’s second half that events would keep getting darker. I mean, the title of the first episode of cour 2 is best translated as “Hellish Hell.” The exact extent of that hellish plunge has […]

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TV, Pedro Pascal, Saturday Night Live

Let’s Rank Pedro Pascal’s Amazing ‘Saturday Night Live’ Sketches

Pedro Pascal hosting SNL

Which was your favorite sketch that Pedro Pascal did on Saturday Night Live?

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Gaming, Hide From Homepage, Naughty Dog, The Last of Us, The Last of Us Part II, The Last of Us Part III

Will There Be A ‘Last Of Us Part 3’?

Ellie Playing Guitar in The Last of Us Part II

I don't know if my heart can take any more.

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News, China, Foreign Policy, history, news, spy balloon

What Are Spy Balloons, And Why Is Their History So Ridiculous?

The Battle of Fleurus by Jean-Baptiste Mauzaisse, featuring l'Entreprenant the Spy Balloon

In the past twenty-four hours, if you live in the USA and have looked in the news, you’ve probably seen the phrase “spy balloon.” Everywhere, multiple times. It’s the kind of phrase that, when repeated so often and with such alarm by various media and political personalities, you—a normal person—are unsure whether to be alarmed […]

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TV, Hide From Homepage, Netflix, That 90s Show

‘That ‘90s Show’ Season 2 Release Window, Cast, Plot, and More

That 90s Show cast doing a toast with solo cups

'That '90s Show' has been officially renewed for a second season by Netflix. Here's its release window, cast, plot, and more.

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News, Black History Month, blues, folk music, Hide From Homepage, music

12 Classic Folk and Blues Artists to Listen To During Black History Month

Odetta playing guitar at a performance in Amsterdam in 1961

We wouldn't have most modern forms of music without the supreme talents of Black folk-blues artists.

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News, Elon Musk, revenue, Twitter

Elon Musk’s One Seemingly Good Idea For Twitter Has A Terrible Condition

Elon Musk makes a frowny face.

I think it’s safe to say that, ever since Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter was finalized, it’s been one dumpster fire after another. Many of these fires have been lit by Musk brainstorming, in real time, how to make Twitter a profitable company. The developments have come in rapid succession, and are often retracted just […]

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Gifts, Disney, galentines day, gift guide, leslie knope, Marvel Entertainment, Star Wars (franchise)

The 10 Best Galentine’s Day Gifts

Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) holds up a mimosa to cheers her friends at brunch on Galentine's Day

Celebrate your friends Leslie Knope style

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Big on the Internet, explainer, Hide From Homepage, Indie, Rock music, SEO

What is Indie Music? Indie Music, Explained

Sufjan Stevens wears a Santa hat and stands near a decorated Christmas tree

Ever wondered what exactly "indie" music is? Here's a brief explainer.

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Big on the Internet, alternative rock, Hide From Homepage, music, rock, SEO

What is Alternative Music? Alternative Music, Explained

Early Radiohead, when Thom was blonde

What even is alternative rock, how do you define "alternative?" We've taken our best stab at it.

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Big on the Internet, #Girlboss, female characters, Twitter

Forget Girlbosses—Here are Twitter’s Favorite Girlfailures

Sweet Dee smokes a cigarette in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

We may aspire to be badasses, but we see ourselves much more clearly in dumpster fires.

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News, Fox News, John Waters

Fox News Is a Few Decades Late in Fearmongering Over John Waters

Robin Williams in Jumanji, wearing leaves and a big beard. A still from the "What year is it?!" meme.

With a lack of anything useful to discuss, Fox News has turned to an old topic: how delightfully devilish national treasure John Waters is.

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Big on the Internet, George Santos, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

George Santos’ Wildest Fake Claim May Be That He Was a ‘Spider-Man’ Musical Producer

Spider-Man looking shocked

Come on, you had to know that this was coming from me.

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TV, The Last of Us

Calling ‘The Last of Us’ a ‘Conservative’ Show Is Just Wrong

Joel Miller (played by Pedro Pascal) in the third episode of The Last of Us

I don't see The Last of Us as a "conservative" show and I don't think those involved would think that either.

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Gaming, contributor, Knockout City, online gaming

Online Gaming Is Sadly Losing One of Its Least Toxic Communities

Knockout City

Despite online games earning a reputation for breeding toxic fandom, it's rare to play a match of this game with people who are outright trolling.

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