The 49ers, Kaepernicks last NFL team, criticized for Blackout Tuesday post
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The 49ers, Kaepernicks last NFL team, criticized for Blackout Tuesday post
The San Francisco 49ers — the NFL franchise that infamously helped push Colin Kaepernick out of the league — posted in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and used the hashtag #BlackoutTuesday in a tweet on Tuesday.
Folks were obviously pretty quick to point out the hypocrisy.
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Kaepernick, when he was in the NFL, started a high-profile peaceful protest against police brutality and the oppression of black people in America. He took a knee during the national anthem, which enraged certain subsets of Americans — most notably the president of the United States.
Now the nation is embroiled in massive, widespread anti-racism protests after police in Minneapolis killed George Floyd, an unarmed black man, by kneeling on his neck for nearly 9 minutes. Blackout Tuesday, an initiative started by the music industry, involved people posting black squares on social media. The initiative immediately led to controversy over whether it was really useful. (Mashable has a guide here on how you can make an actually help, if you choose to participate.)
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Kaepernick hasn't been signed to an NFL team since 2017 despite, by all objective(Opens in a new tab) and statistical measures(Opens in a new tab), being more than good enough to earn a job.
And while the QB technically opted out of his 49ers contract back in 2017, the organization has flatly admitted(Opens in a new tab) they made it clear to Kaepernick they intended to cut him. Since then, he hasn't been afforded any real chance at rejoining the league, leading to the widespread belief that he's been blackballed by the NFL.
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San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York has claimed the franchise(Opens in a new tab) didn't encourage other teams to steer clear of Kaepernick.
"We had no negative conversations with other teams saying, 'Don't sign Colin,'" York said on Freakonomics Radio's The Hidden Side of Sports in 2018. "We wouldn't do that with Colin. We wouldn't do that with anybody."
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Lots of folks aren't buying the 49ers' public comments, though.
Eric Reid, Kaepernick's former teammate who kneeled alongside him, wrote on Twitter(Opens in a new tab): "I think you meant Blackball Tuesday...I digress." Reid is currently a free agent.
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Tiffany Haddish had the distinct honor of teaching Barbra Streisand all about Cardi B
The best way to get a conversation started at a party is to always bring up your favorite artist.
Tiffany Haddish posted a selfie with the iconic Barbra Streisand at a party on Saturday and they had a lot to talk about. But the conversation mostly revolved around the art of Cardi B.
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"Just so y'all know I taught my big sister about @CardiB_ today," Haddish tweeted(opens in a new tab).
The brave woman apparently took it upon herself to teach Babs everything about the chart-topping rapper. Sometimes even big sisters can learn a lot from little sisters.
The Girl's Trip actress even mentioned in a reply(opens in a new tab) to a fan that she taught Streisand a few verses and many are hoping to see a remix to "Bodak Yellow" very soon.
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Some fans are even looking for just the two actresses to collaborate with or without Cardi. A possible comedy in the making?
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No word from Barbra Streisand or Cardi B yet, but rest assured we'll be waiting for the reveal of a new remix (or a possible musical number) very soon.
The Trump family might not love Dictionary.coms word of the year
To say 2017 has been a rough year would be an understatement. If you need some proof of the struggle look no further than Dictionary.com's word of the year: Complicit(opens in a new tab).
On Monday the online dictionary announced(opens in a new tab) that the not-so-reassuring adjective is 2017's standout word because it's "indicative of larger trends that resonated throughout the year."
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Defined as "choosing to be involved in an illegal or questionable act," Dictionary.com said the word is associated with everything from Russia's involvement with the U.S. election and Trump's decision to opt out of the Paris Climate Agreement to the ever-growing sexual harassment allegations in today's society.
While the word could surely be applied to several 2017 events, many remember the word "complicit" making waves back in April after Ivanka Trump sparked a debate about whether or not she understood the meaning of the word.
In an interview with CBS, Gayle King asked Ivanka(opens in a new tab) about media reports calling her and her husband Jared "complicit." Ivanka casually replied, "I don't know what it means to be complicit," and naturally the internet had a field day.
"If being complicit is wanting to be a force for good and to make a positive impact, then I’m complicit," Ivanka went on.
FYI, girl — that's definitely not what the word means.
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After Ivanka's comments, Merriam-Webster Dictionary shared that "complicit" had become the top on-site lookup(opens in a new tab), referencing an SNL sketch from March that showed Ivanka (played by Scarlett Johansson) promoting her new perfume, called, "Complicit."
In the months since, the word has been associated with other aspects of Russia's involvement in U.S. politics — from Facebook ads to email scandals and more.
Complicity outside of Russia
“Lookups for the word complicit increased by nearly 300 percent in searches in 2017 as compared to 2016," Liz McMillan, CEO of Dictionary.com, said in a press release. But the curiosity wasn't solely pegged to the Trump administration and Russia.
Dictionary.com noted that by pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement and not taking enough action against climate change "many feel that we are all directly complicit in the worsening extreme weather patterns that continue to impact people across the globe."
In the entertainment industry and beyond, as more and more sexual assault allegations come to light, complicity of those who aided in the longtime coverups is being discussed. And as tragedies like the opioid epidemic(opens in a new tab) and mass shootings(opens in a new tab) raise important discussions, many argue that complicity can no longer be an option.
Though complicit isn't exactly a positive word, Dictionary.com also revealed some feel-good terms that trended throughout the year too.
Earlier in 2017, the world "intersex" trended thanks to model Hanne Gaby Odiele's open discussion(opens in a new tab), "shrinkage" trended because of a Seinfeld episode, and "tarnation" gained popularity from that famous meme(opens in a new tab), to name a few.
It seems not everything is bad.
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Outlander can teach other shows a valuable lesson about sex
This story contains spoilers for Outlander Season 3, episode 11, titled "Uncharted." To refresh your memory of where we left off, check out our episode 10 recap.
Period dramas often have an uncomfortable relationship with consent; whether the setting is fantasy or historical, creators have always used the subjugation of women as a way to emphasize the danger of the time or the irredeemable villainy of an antagonist (exhibit A: Game of Thrones).
But, as Variety's Mo Ryan points out in this searing essay on how TV treats rape(opens in a new tab), it has also become a narrative shortcut to provide drama and character development across genres, regardless of the setting.
Outlander isn't immune to this -- Claire Fraser can barely enter a building without some leering fiend trying to assault her – but in addition to being refreshingly sex-positive(opens in a new tab), the show has always tried to show the physical and emotional cost of sexual violence while also emphasizing the systemic inequality that created rape culture in the first place. It spends a lot of narrative real estate exploring the difficulties that women have always faced because they're treated as objects instead of equals, and the anxiety that some men feel (regardless of the time period), when women express opinions that conflict with their own, whether that's the Porpoise's crewmen side-eying Claire over her superior medical knowledge or Frank's colleagues scoffing at her political views.
Episode 11 explores that tension in fascinating ways; the (coco)nutty Father Fogden objectifies Claire in a manner that's not overtly threatening, but carries a subtle undercurrent of menace that any woman can immediately recognize. At first he seems sympathetic (if eccentric) because he's clearly never gotten over the death of his wife, but he soon starts projecting those protective and possessive urges onto Claire, dismissing her knowledge as a doctor (and her simple desire to leave) and prioritizing his own feelings – a classic sign of emotional abuse.
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It's telling that the other woman in Father Fogden's life, Mamacita, immediately senses the danger when he becomes too proprietary and, in her own subtle way, offers Claire an assist by demanding that she leave. Whether it's because she fears her daughter being replaced or, by womanly intuition, simply knows that no good can come of Father Fodgen fixating on Claire, she makes herself into an ally even when disguising herself as an enemy, utilizing the power she knows she has over the grieving priest to create the only escape route available to Claire in that moment.
Thankfully, fate and shallow shoals bring Claire and Jamie back together soon after, and, taking a page from Diana Gabaldon's book, their reunion presents another welcome opportunity to explore respect and consent.
First, Jamie balks at the prospect of administering a dose of penicillin to Claire when she's feverish – hesitant to do anything that would hurt her, and displaying clear deference to her superior skills as a doctor. Given that the whole season has been full of men trying to undermine Claire's knowledge, this moment is a refreshing sign of how far Jamie's come since Season 1, when he gave his new wife a spanking(opens in a new tab) rather than treating her as an equal – now he's perfectly secure in himself and his relationship, happy to acknowledge that there are plenty of things Claire knows more about than he does.
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This isn't the first time the show has gone out of its way to emphasize Claire's influence on Jamie; in Episode 8, when Jamie and Claire returned Young Ian to Lallybroch, Gabaldon's book saw Jamie flogging Young Ian as punishment (for both nephew and uncle -- since Jamie then asked Young Ian to flog him in return), but the show took a different tack, with Jamie suggesting that Ian do a menial chore instead.
"It was really to reflect Claire's influence on Jamie because yes, kids were beaten back then, but so were wives," executive producer Toni Graphia tells Mashable. "And when Jamie tried that on Claire, it didn't work. She ended up telling him, 'Don't lay a hand on me again. That's the only way we can stay together.' Jamie's learned something from Claire. Even though this was done to him as a child, and that was the way back then, she's shown him that maybe there're other ways to handle things, and this isn't the best way ... And so we chose that scene specifically to reflect Claire's influence on him."
It's a welcome reminder that Jamie and Claire are partners, and he's not prepared to perpetuate the same damaging behaviors that his forebears did, even if that behavior is expected from a man of his time. (It also speaks to the adaptation process, since some things that might be more tolerable on the page would almost certainly not land in the same way on screen, especially in today's pop culture climate.)
The same is true of how the show treats sex – in "Uncharted," Jamie initially tries to dissuade Claire from being intimate when it's clear that she's feverish, injured and a little drunk from the copious quantities of sherry in Mr. Willoughby's turtle soup, insisting that he doesn't want to "take advantage" when she's not in her right mind.
While plenty of shows have romanticized, laughed off or outright ignored drunken hook-ups between its characters, having Jamie vocalize the fact that Claire's faculties may be a little compromised is a way for Outlander to subtly emphasize the importance of consent(opens in a new tab), especially while someone's under the influence of alcohol. The script has him check in with her several times to make sure she really wants to have sex, lets her drive the action to emphasize her enthusiasm, and demonstrates that she has the presence of mind to physically bolt the door herself to give them privacy.
As The Daily Beast's Lauren Sarner pointed out in her review of Episode 4(opens in a new tab), Outlander always has consent on its mind in ways that other shows don't (and it certainly doesn't hurt that the show employs so many female writers and directors while many others don't). In that episode, Jamie also went out of his way to gain consent from Geneva Dunsany, even after she had blackmailed him into bed and was clearly taking advantage of the power imbalance between them.
That scene also featured both Jamie and Geneva asking permission to touch each other, with Geneva reclaiming her agency by admitting that she wanted her first time to be with a partner like Jamie, not the grotesque old man to whom she was being married off against her will.
As Caitriona Balfe said of the Jamie/Geneva scene in an interview with Marie Claire(opens in a new tab), "I think they approached it from the way of, 'This is a young woman who has decided she's going to take the decision into her own hands about who's going to be her first. I liked it that way because it gives all the power to her. I think that's possibly the only way that scene could have been written and worked out."
And when Claire and Jamie finally reunite in episode 6, even after 20 years apart, Jamie's first instinct isn't to treat his wife like his property and grab her as most men of his time would -- he specifically asks if he can kiss her, leading to one of the most romantic and well-earned moments in the show.
While the TV adaptation of Game of Thrones has added rape scenes(opens in a new tab) – and encounters with dubious consent – that didn't exist in George R. R. Martin's books, it's refreshing that Outlander is here to remind us how vital consent is, especially when so many famous men desperately need that reminder.
Outlander airs Sundays at 8 p.m. on Starz.
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The United States of memes has something everyone can relate to
State pride is something we can all relate to -- except when you're actually home.
As millions of people traveled back home for Thanksgiving, people started to get real nostalgic for their home state. A far-too-relatable trend began, and eventually people of the United States realized that we all hate to love and love to hate our home state.
Here’s a little bit of hometown pride from all 50 states.
WeWork acquires Meetup as acquisition spree continues
UPDATE: Nov. 28, 2017, 8:03 a.m. EST This piece has been updated to reflect WeWork's official announcement that it acquired Meetup
WeWork's global empire continues to expand.
The $20 billion coworking startup is reportedly set to acquire social networking service Meetup, according to Crunchbase(opens in a new tab).
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Meetup CEO Scott Heiferman reportedly told employees about the acquisition on Monday, and mentioned a $30 million figure, but it's not clear "if that was an acquisition price, or a reference to expected investment into his company from the acquiring entity," according to Crunchbase.
WeWork confirmed the acquisition on Tuesday morning. The company said Meetup would continue to operate as a standalone company for now.
Launched in 2002, Meetup is a social networking service that allows users to organize meetings offline related to their shared interests and passions.
It's a logical union, seeing as WeWork offers rentable space for like-minded people to work on projects.
WeWork has been expanding steadily since launching in 2010 in New York City. Within seven years, WeWork has achieved so-called decacorn status — a startup worth more than $10 billion. In August this year, WeWork raised a whopping $4.4 billion in a funding round from SoftBank.
Between a $32 million investment in women's coworking space The Wing and plans for a private WeWork elementary school in New York, the company certainly isn't sitting on its hands.
WeWork currently has 150,000 members(opens in a new tab) across 171 locations in 18 countries. Meetup, on the other hand, boasts 32.3 million members(opens in a new tab) in 182 countries.
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Starbucks reveals an all new holiday cup, says it had nothing to do with that weird controversy
Here we go again people, Starbucks is back with a whole new holiday cup for your pleasure and enjoyment this season.
What is this? Like the third holiday cup this year?
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On Tuesday, the popular coffee chain revealed to the world its newest cup design right on the heels of an odd controversy regarding their previous red cup which showed two people holding hands.
Media outlets speculated that the hands belonged to a lesbian couple and apparently pushes a "gay agenda" onto consumers, according to Business Insider(opens in a new tab).
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Starbucks had another holiday-colored ace up its sleeve and redirected the attention onto this new cup design. It sheds a deserving light on their continuous charity efforts for The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.
"The new red cup is one of the many surprises we’ve had in store for our customers this holiday season," a Starbucks spokesperson told Mashable. "There have always been two cups planned for this holiday season. This year, we intentionally designed our cups so our customers can interpret them in their own way."
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According to the spokesperson, by introducing this new cup, Starbucks is encouraging costumers to recognize those who embody goodness during the holiday season by writing the person's name in the heart of the cup.
Starbucks also plans to give away $25,000 grants to 27 lucky winners of a new "Upstanders Challenge" contest. The contest recognizes benevolent individuals and groups who selflessly give back to their communities.
Additionally, on World Aids Day, Dec. 1, Starbucks will also donate 25 cents to the Global Fund for each holiday-themed beverage sold including the Peppermint Mocha, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte and Eggnog Latte.
"This year marks the 20th anniversary of Starbucks holiday cups and it’s a ritual for many that’s as beloved as that first sip of Peppermint Mocha," the spokesperson said.
No one could make sense of the optical illusion dog. Can you?
The eye can often be fooled by simple things like the manipulation of light, a change of angles, or a beloved pet.
Even a photo of what looks like a wildly-deformed dog can mess with your mind.
And it can also send the web into a frenzy.
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Reddit user, chadwalk(opens in a new tab) posted a photo last week with the title, “Optical Illusion Dog”.
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At first its hard to decipher what exactly you’re supposed to be looking at. There's a dog at the front of the picture and the dog in the back looks like its in position that couldn't possibly make any sense.
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The folks over at Reddit decided to dive deep into the rabbit hole that is the, optical illusion dog.
What the people eventually discovered was the pup actually had its head tilted. One user uploaded a photo diagram to try and make sense of the illusion.
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Someone also made a gif to try and help people who might have still been a bit confused.
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The people came together to finally figure out the dog illusion. We can now rest.
Parks and Rec couple Nick Offerman and Megan Mullallys Twitter exchange is what true love is
That's right, Ron and Tammy are still going strong.
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Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally may play a monstrously dysfunctional couple in Parks and Recreation, but in real life they have been together for 18 years -- a fact they both celebrated yesterday on Twitter.
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Eighteen years is a long time, but going by Megan Mullally's current pinned tweet (which went up two years ago) that doesn't mean they've stopped adventuring as a couple.
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Unsurprisingly the Parks and Recreation fandom expressed their joy at the news.
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So congratulations to Offerman and Mullally, may your love never resemble your on-screen romance.
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The Weeknd finally deleted Selena Gomez from his social media
Just as one relationship blooms in England, another disastrously crumbles right here in America.
We're sad to announce that the The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) and Selena Gomez are now, for real, no more - both romantically and on social media, according to E! News(opens in a new tab). They broke up just about a month ago, but we all know that a relationship isn't really over until one person scrubs all proof of it from your Instagram.
Star Boy has officially done just that and also pressed the unfollow button.
Tragic.
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The couple began their romance back in January of 2017 and announced their split after rumors swirling regarding Gomez and Justin Bieber getting back together and rekindling their relationship. Those rumors, of course, turned out to be true.
Obviously the Weeknd didn't take too kindly to the news and began his unfollow spree quickly and quietly unfollowing not only Gomez but her friends and family as well.
Meanwhile, Selena still has plenty photos of them together during their 10-month relationship.
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Gomez might erase the photos once and for all and replace them with her former ex and new beau, Bieber. But, as of now, it seems as though The Weeknd is completely over and done with no sign (or photo) of looking back.
His next album will most likely have us all in our feelings mourning over the loss of such a great musical duo.
Although, if there's one thing we know it's that all of this is just very exhausting.
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All American Airlines pilots got Christmas off thanks to a computer glitch
For American Airlines, a holiday scheduling fail is a nightmare before Christmas.
With Christmastime travel one of the busiest times of the year(opens in a new tab), it's not a good look when all your pilots are taking a holiday break. But that's exactly what happened when a computer glitch for scheduling left thousands of flights pilot-less during the holiday period.
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The American Airlines pilot union, Allied Pilots, said(opens in a new tab) in a statement that American "disclosed a failure within the pilot schedule bidding system" on Friday. This week American is reportedly offering 1.5 pay to make up for the dearth of pilots.
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The union wrote in its statement(opens in a new tab) that the premium pay on offer isn't guaranteed, and the group charges that the "solution" is a contract violation.
We've reached out to American Airlines for comment about the glitch.
For passengers, this could mean a lot of cancellations if pilots aren't lured by the higher pay. Looking at last week's Thanksgiving numbers, that could spoil a lot of holiday cheer.
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Ah, this really is the most wonderful time of the year.
UPDATE Wednesday, Nov. 29, 12:34 p.m. PT: American Airlines said in a statement it expects to "avoid cancellations" during the holidays despite the scheduling glitch. Between reserve pilots and paying pilots 150 percent of their hourly rate, the airlines hopes to fill open trips.
Here's the full statement: “We are working diligently to address the issue and expect to avoid cancellations this holiday season. We have reserve pilots to help cover flying in December, and we are paying pilots who pick up certain open trips 150 percent of their hourly rate – as much as we are allowed to pay them per the contract. We will work with the APA to take care of our pilots and ensure we get our customers to where they need to go over the holidays.”
UPDATE Thursday, Nov. 30, 9:26 a.m. PT: In an updated statement American Airlines assured passengers that scheduled flights throughout December are not likely to be canceled. As of Thursday morning the airline said "only a few hundred" flights were still unassigned to pilots -- out of 200,000 December flights.
Here's the company's full statement:
Out of the 200,000 flights American will operate in December, only a few hundred are currently unassigned to pilots. That number of open flights continues to decrease thanks to our pilots who are stepping up to the plate and picking up trips to ensure customers are taken care of. It’s another example of why we are thankful to have such an incredible team. In addition, we have more reserve pilots on hand in December than normal months and they provide us with the ability to fly many of the trips that are currently uncovered. We have not canceled any scheduled flights in December and will continue to work to ensure both our pilots and our customers are cared for.
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Harry Potter fans think Elizabeth Warren has Big McGonagall Energy
Does Elizabeth Warren remind you of anyone?
Your first thought may be of her doppelgänger(Opens in a new tab), Stephanie Oyen, but if you're a Harry Potter fan you may also notice that Warren has Big McGonagall Energy.
On Tuesday, Gabe Bergado (a former Mashable intern) tweeted that Warren running for president has "the same energy" as Professor McGonagall running Hogwarts.
He's not wrong, and Warren is loving the comparison.
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"I'm flattered, Gabe," the 2020 presidential candidate replied. "Dementors or big bank CEOs, I'm ready to take 'em on — let's do this!"
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Warren is definitely a Harry Potter fan, and it's not the first time she's tweeted a reference either. Back in 2016, Warren responded to reports of a new Harry Potter story by asking J.K. Rowling if she was looking for a Defense of the Dark Arts professor.
"Where do I apply? Trump, Death Eaters - I got this!" she assured Rowling.
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However, now fans seem to think she's extremely in line with Professor McGonagall, seeing as how McGonagall was a badass who became Headmistress of Hogwarts and led the resistance against Voldemort.
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I'm sure not every presidential candidate would be willing to fight Dementors to protect the American people, but at least we know one of them is.
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The pink coffin pool toy is this summers most relatable accessory
Your antidote to the Taylor Swift swan float (opens in a new tab)is here.
Behold the pink coffin pool toy-- a summery, macabre float created by Canadian designer Andrew Greenbaum(opens in a new tab).
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"Had the idea to start this project almost three years ago, with my guy @ian__felton(opens in a new tab)," he wrote in a post about the float on Instagram. "I found someone who could make me a sample recently and pulled the trigger. Super hilarious project."
It looks like the dark souls of Twitter are into it. After Greenbaum shared a photo of his pink coffin float online, it quickly made the jump to the tweeting world, where people are relating hard to its "cheerful death" vibe.
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Unfortunately, Greenbaum's pool toy is not currently available for purchase. The coffin seen on his Instagram is merely a prototype.
But fear not. According to Greenbaum's Instagram caption, he's open to creating a Kickstarter to raise funds to put the coffin on the market.
Hopefully by this time next summer, you'll be able to languish in the sun reading Edgar Allan Poe and musing on the futility of life while reclining in your inflatable coffin.
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Apparently, a poo cake is the key to a perfect apology
Everyone has their own idea of what helps keep a marriage alive, and, for one Redditor, it seems the key is, well, poo cake.
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Not an actual cake made out of poo, no. That's just ridiculous.
Rather, Redditor "ManLikeSloth" shared a simple story of love and redemption between he and his wife that involved a loud poop and an apology cake.
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To any couple who has lived in close quarters, you know that this struggle is real, and it's worth pointing out the good smells associated with the cake and a few open windows could do wonders for any lingering embarassment.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to forward this story to my wife.
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This 18-year-old cartoonist promotes positivity through a genderless, pink bean
Harry Hambley from Cardiff is only 18, but he's something of an Instagram sensation.
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In June 2016, Hambley put up his first cartoon on Instagram.
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Hambley is the artist behind the webcomic Ketnipz(opens in a new tab). It's an odd name for a comic, and purposefully devoid of meaning.
"The name doesn’t really mean much, except that it sounds fun and that it’s a lot different from typical titles," Hambley told Mashable. "It’s purposely ambiguous, so that it doesn’t get associated with anything in particular -- meaning I can keep using it when I decide to explore different creative fields or ideas."
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Cut to 20 months down the road and he has over 345,000 followers and his own merchandise(opens in a new tab).
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Over time his cartoons have developed a very distinctive style.
"I’m really trying to tap into a very simple yet warm aesthetic," he told us. "Something clean enough to communicate an idea, but cozy enough to still be inviting."
Predominantly the comics feature his leading character, "Bean".
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"The concept behind the Bean is that it is a very neutral and kind character, that goes through the same day-to-day struggles that most of us do," he told Mashable. "It’s not a ‘bean’ bean as it’s definitely closer to being human, but it’s genderless and curvy, like a bean is. I guess you could call it a Human Bean."
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Hambley cites Moomintroll from the Moomin book series and Lemongrab from Adventure Time as the "main stylistic influences" for Bean's look.
Wider inspirations for Hambley include the works of Pendleton Ward (Adventure Time, Bravest Warriors), Regular Show, Spongebob and Over the Garden Wall.
"I also love the themes within Studio Ghibli films," he told us. "They definitely encouraged me to make the Bean friendlier."
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Positivity and emotional themes are prevalent in Hambley's work.
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"Right now, there’s a lot of negativity and fear in the world," Hambley told Mashable, "as lots of things seem to be changing -- whilst it’s important to feel unsettled sometimes, it’s also important to be reminded of the kinder side of humanity, and to not feel so alone. If I can promote any sort of message through my work right now, I want it to be a positive one."
But his comics are not unambiguously wholesome or happy. Earlier works of his in particular are laced with darkly comical allusions to negative emotion and death.
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"My style has changed a lot since I started," says Hambley. "I think that, when I was making those darker illustrations, I was in a worse personal place, and my work was a reflection of all my frustrations with school, teachers and worries for the future."
"It was hard for me to tap into anything that wasn’t dismal, as it felt disingenuous. But, after leaving school, I was able to put more effort into art and my own projects, and felt less held back. So naturally, my work changed in that time too."
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Hambley thinks that Ketnipz started to take off in summer last year, just after he left secondary school. Mashable asked him why he thought his work had become so popular.
"I’m not sure, but hopefully my audience see the Bean as a familiar face on their feed, and can relate to whatever situation it gets itself stuck in, or whatever message it’s trying to communicate."
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Whatever it is about the simplicity of Hambley's aesthetic, or of the stories he tells, clearly his work strikes a chord with people. So much so that at least one person got a tattoo of it.
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Powerful photos capture young girl marveling over Michelle Obama portrait
Now that the Barack and Michelle Obama's official portraits have been unveiled, they hang in the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery(opens in a new tab) in Washington, D.C. for all to enjoy.
While many may have assumed there would be nothing more powerful than seeing the portraits themselves, it turns out seeing a child gaze up at the works of art is even more fulfilling.
On Thursday, Facebook user Ben Hines shared a stunning photograph he took of a young black girl staring up at Michelle Obama's official portrait with her mouth open in awe.
"Donna Hines and I made a pilgrimage today and we were delighted to wait in line behind this fellow art lover and hopeful patriot," he captioned the powerful image.
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Since Hines first shared the image it's gained thousands of likes on Facebook and is being widely shared on Twitter, capturing the hearts of people across the world.
Michelle Obama first unveiled the portrait, created by Baltimore-based artist Amy Sherald in February. At the time, Michelle said, "I'm thinking about all the young people, particularly girls and girls of color who in years ahead will come to this place and they will look up and they will see an image of someone who looks like them hanging on the wall of this great American institute."
Hines' photo captures the former first lady's thought so perfectly it's remarkable.
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Sherald shared another photograph of the young girl admiring her work on Instagram, explaining she was completely overcome with emotion at the sight.
"When I look at this picture I think back to my first field trip in elementary school to a museum. I had only seen paintings in encyclopedias up to that point in my life. There was a show up of work by painter @thebobartlett(opens in a new tab) whose work still inspires me to this day," Sherald wrote.
"There was a painting of a black man standing in front of a house. I don't remember a lot about my childhood, but I do have a few emotional memories etched into my mind forever and seeing that painting of a man that looked like he could be my father stopped me dead in my tracks," she continued. "This was my first time seeing real paintings that weren't in a book and also weren't painted in another century. I didn't realize that none of them had me in them until I saw that painting of Bo's. I knew I wanted to be an artist already, but seeing that painting made me realize that I could. What dreams may come?"
Feeling all the feels. 😭 When I look at this picture I think back to my first field trip in elementary school to a museum. I had only seen paintings in encyclopedias up to that point in my life. There was a show up of work by painter @thebobartlett whose work still inspires me to this day. There was a painting of a black man standing in front of a house. I don't remember a lot about my childhood, but I do have a few emotional memories etched into my mind forever and seeing that painting of a man that looked like he could be my father stopped me dead in my tracks. This was my first time seeing real paintings that weren't in a book and also weren't painted in another century. I didn't realize that none of them had me in them until I saw that painting of Bo's. I knew I wanted to be an artist already, but seeing that painting made me realize that I could. What dreams may come? #representationmatters(opens in a new tab)
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Many echoed Sherald's statements, sharing the photographs and marveling at how beautiful and powerful it was to witness a young black girl seeing this high level of representation.
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Lewis Hamilton seeks forgiveness after mocking his nephew for wearing a dress
Lewis Hamilton has apologised after posting a video to social media where he mocked his nephew for wearing a dress.
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In the Instagram video, which has since been deleted, the Formula 1 driver is reported(opens in a new tab) to have pointed the camera to his nephew who was wearing a pink and purple dress and holding a wand.
"I'm so sad right now. Look at my nephew," he says, and then proceeds to ask the boy, "Why are you wearing a princess dress? Is this what you got for Christmas? Why did you ask for a princess dress for Christmas? Boys don't wear princess dresses."
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People on Twitter were quick to criticise the post and explained the damaging subtext of Hamilton's remarks.
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Imraan Sathar, of the LGBT and non-binary support group Stay Brave UK, called for Hamilton to be stripped of his MBE.
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Liam Hackett, CEO of the anti-bullying charity Ditch The Label, said it was "disappointing to see somebody with such a huge platform use it to publicly shame and attempt to undermine a child."
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But some people aren't convinced by the sincerity of his words based on the tweets that Hamilton has liked.
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Snag the fancy LG CordZero All-in-One for $300 off — plus shop more of todays best deals
We've rounded up the best deals we could find on Feb. 22 — here are some of our top picks:
BEST TECH DEAL: Kindle Paperwhite Kids (8GB)(Opens in a new tab) — $104.99$159.99 (save $55)
BEST LAPTOP DEAL: HP Pavilion 15 laptop (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)(Opens in a new tab) — $716.11$944.99 (save $228.88)
BEST FITNESS DEAL: Amazon Halo View fitness tracker(Opens in a new tab) — $34.99$79.99 (save $45 with code HALOVIEWFEB)
BEST VACII: LG CordZero All-in-One cordless stick vacuum(Opens in a new tab) — $699.99$999.99 (save $300)
BEST AUDIO DEAL: Beats Fit Pro with $25 Amazon gift card (Opens in a new tab)— $199.95$224.95 (save $25)
If you're looking to save money, you've come to the right place. On the menu for Wednesday, Feb. 22, you'll find plenty of specials. Some popular Amazon devices just dropped back down to their all-time low Cyber Week prices. One of our top picks for a cordless vacuum is currently $300 off and sitting at its lowest price ever. And Kodak instant cameras and printers are on sale just in time to savor your spring memories.
That's just a tip off the discount iceberg. Below, we've rounded up all of the best deals we could find on Feb. 22 and sorted them for a seamless shopping experience. Enjoy.
Best tech deal
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Our pick: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids (8GB)
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Why we like it
Read our full review of the Kindle Paperwhite Kids.
For those looking to give their kids some tech-enhanced reading time, aka the opposite of typical screen time, the Kindle Paperwhite Kids(Opens in a new tab) is a solid investment. It's usually $159.99, but Amazon knocked the price down to just $104.99 as of Feb. 22 — that matches its all-time low Black Friday price from last season. The Paperwhite Kids features a 6.8-inch 300ppi glare-free display with an adjustable warm light to keep kiddos from eye strain. Plus, the battery will last up to 10 weeks on a single charge, so you won't have to search for the missing charger daily.
Laptop, tablet, and monitor deals
Acer Chromebook Spin 314 convertible laptop (Intel Pentium Silver N6000, 4GB RAM, 128 eMMC)(Opens in a new tab) — $289.99$379.99 (save $90)
Acer 15.6-inch Aspire Vero (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)(Opens in a new tab) — $509.99$699.99 (save $190)
ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip (AMD Ryzen 5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD)(Opens in a new tab) — $539.99$679.99 (save $140)
Acer Swift X SFX14-41G-R7YT creator laptop (AMD Ryzen 5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD)(Opens in a new tab) — $649 $949.99 (save $300.99)
HP Pavilion 15 laptop (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)(Opens in a new tab) — $716.11$944.99 (save $228.88)
Acer 14-inch Spin 3 convertible laptop (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)(Opens in a new tab) — $849.99$1,079.99 (save $230)
MSI GF63 15.6-inch gaming laptop (Intel Core i7, GeForce RTX3050 TI, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)(Opens in a new tab) — $974$1,199 (save $225)
Acer 15.6-inch Nitro 5 AN515 gaming laptop (Intel Core i7, GeForce RTX 3070 TI, 16GB RAM, 2TB SSD)(Opens in a new tab) — $1,799.99$2,399.99 (save $600)
Samsung Odyssey Ark 55-inch curved gaming monitor(Opens in a new tab) — $1,999.99$3,499.99 (save $1,500)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 gaming laptop (AMD Ryzen 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)(Opens in a new tab) — $1,999.99$2,499.99 (save $500)
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Tile Pro Bluetooth trackers (2-pack)(Opens in a new tab) — $49.99$59.99 (save $10)
JBL Tune 125 TWS earbuds(Opens in a new tab) — $59.95$99.95 (save $40)
JBL Tune 225 TWS earbuds(Opens in a new tab) — $79.95$99.95 (save $20)
Kodak Mini 2 Retro 4PASS portable photo printer(Opens in a new tab) — $87.99$146 (save $58.01)
Kodak Mini 3 Retro 4PASS portable photo printer(Opens in a new tab) — $95.99$156 (save $60.01)
Apple TV 4K 32GB (2nd generation)(Opens in a new tab) — $104.99$179.99 (save $75) + four free months of Apple Music, four free months of Apple Arcade, three free months of Apple TV+, and free 30 days of FuboTV
KODAK Dock Plus 4PASS instant photo printer(Opens in a new tab) — $109.99$168 (save $58.01)
Kindle Paperwhite Kids Essentials Bundle(Opens in a new tab) — $117.97$192.97 (save $75)
Samsung MX-ST40B sound tower(Opens in a new tab) — $149.99 $499.99 (save $350)
Samsung 34-inch LED ultra WQHD monitor(Opens in a new tab) — $199 $399.99 (save $200.99)
Beats Fit Pro with $25 Amazon gift card (Opens in a new tab)— $199.95$224.95 (save $25)
Beats Studio3 wireless noise-canceling headphones(Opens in a new tab) — $199.95$349.95 (save $150)
JBL Xtreme 2 portable Bluetooth speaker(Opens in a new tab) — $199.99$349.99 (save $150) + four free months of Amazon Music Unlimited + four free months of SiriusXM
Orion Observer 90mm equatorial refractor telescope(Opens in a new tab) — $219.99$279.99 (save $60)
Bose SoundLink Revolve+ (Series II) portable Bluetooth speaker(Opens in a new tab) — $229$329 (save $100)
JBL PartyBox portable Bluetooth party speaker(Opens in a new tab) — $229.95$349.95 (save $120)
Amazon 43-inch Fire TV Omni Series(Opens in a new tab) — $229.99 $409.99 (save $180)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm, Bluetooth)(Opens in a new tab) — $259$309.99 (save $50.99)
Bose portable smart speaker(Opens in a new tab) — $319$399 (save $80)
Best fitness deal
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Our pick: Amazon Halo View fitness tracker
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Why we like it
Unlike its screenless sibling the Amazon Halo Band, the Halo View(Opens in a new tab) has an actual touch display that lets you view health data and phone notifications. Like other traditional fitness trackers, it lets you track workouts, keep tabs on your heart rate, sleep, and blood oxygen levels, and even pairs with the Halo app for features like checking your body fat percentage or analyzing your voice tone to see how you sound to others. And of course, as an Amazon device, it's Alexa-compatible, so you can ask your favorite voice assistant to give you updates on your fitness metrics. It's regularly $79.99, but using the limited-time code HALOVIEWFEB, you can snag it on sale for $34.99, which matches its all-time low Black Friday price.
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Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT V1 GPS bike computer(Opens in a new tab) — $149$229.99 (save $80.99)
Sunny Health & Fitness magnetic rowing machine with extended slide rail(Opens in a new tab) — $224.98$399 (save $174.02)
Sunny Health & Fitness premium magnetic rowing machine(Opens in a new tab) — $310.49$449.99 (save $139.50)
Sunny Health & Fitness ASUNA premium slim folding treadmill(Opens in a new tab) — $399.90$699.98 (save $300.08)
Sunny Health & Fitness Evo-Fit cardio recumbent bike(Opens in a new tab) — $426.89$548.90 (save $122.01)
Sunny Health & Fitness Obsidian Surge 500 water rowing machine(Opens in a new tab) — $485.99$649.99 (save $164)
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Our pick: LG CordZero All-in-One cordless stick vacuum
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Why we like it
Check out our full review of the LG CordZero All-in-One vacuum.
Is the LG CordZero All-in-One a hefty investment? Yes. But is it worth it? According to Mashable's resident vacuum enthusiast Leah Stodart, also yes. In her review of the fancy stick vacuum, she noted it's "one hell of an investment that'll save you some serious time and energy." She also added that "if you have the budget for the LG All-in-One CordZero, you should buy it." Good news for those looking to add the All-in-One to their home cleaning experience — Amazon has it on sale for $300 off(Opens in a new tab). Not only does that drop the price to a more affordable $699.99, but it also knocks it down to its lowest price to date.
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Shark S3501 steam pocket mop(Opens in a new tab) — $59.99$89.99 (save $30)
Shark Freestyle Pro lightweight cordless vacuum(Opens in a new tab) — $99 $149 (save $50)
iRobot Roomba 692 robot vacuum(Opens in a new tab) — $189$299.99 (save $110.99)
Dyson V7 Advanced cordless vacuum(Opens in a new tab) — $229.99$399.99 (save $170)
Ecovavs Deebot N8+ robot vacuum and mop(Opens in a new tab) — $268$649.99 (save $381.99)
iRobot Braava Jet M6 robot mop(Opens in a new tab) — $314$499.99 (save $185.99)
Shark IZ682H Vertex Pro cordless stick vacuum(Opens in a new tab) — $399.99$499.99 (save $100)
iRobot Roomba i4+ EVO robot vacuum(Opens in a new tab) — $419$649.99 (save $230.99)
Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal cordless vacuum(Opens in a new tab) — $449.99$549.99 (save $100)
Roborock Q5+ robot vacuum(Opens in a new tab) — $499.99$699.99 (save $200 with on-page coupon)
Dyson V12 Detect Slim cordless vacuum(Opens in a new tab) — $519.99$649.99 (save $130)
Kitchen deals
Mr. Coffee Simple Grind 14-cup coffee grinder(Opens in a new tab) — $17.99$29.99 (save $12)
Dash Deluxe everyday electric griddle(Opens in a new tab) — $47.99$59.99 (save $12)
Dash Tasti-Crisp digital air fryer(Opens in a new tab) — $59.99$79.99 (save $20)
Crockpot slow cooker (8-quart)(Opens in a new tab) — $59.99$99.99 (save $40)
Instant Vortex Plus air fryer oven (6-quart(Opens in a new tab)) — $129.95$169.99 (save $40.04)
Margaritaville Bahamas countertop blender & frozen concoction maker(Opens in a new tab) — $149.99$229.99 (save $80)
Ninja OL701 Foodi 14-in-1 Smart XL pressure cooker (8-quart)(Opens in a new tab) — $279.99$349.99 (save $70)
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'LectroFan Alpha non-looping sound machine(Opens in a new tab) — $24.99$27.95 (save $2.96)
'LectroFan Evo white noise sound machine(Opens in a new tab) — $39.99$59.95 (save $19.96)
Eufy Security E130 retrofit smart lock + wireless keypad(Opens in a new tab) — $115.99$169.99 (save $54)
T3 AireBrush Duo blow dry brush(Opens in a new tab) — $158.99$189.99 (save $31)
Flexispot white standing desk(Opens in a new tab) — $179.99$249.99 (save $70 with on-page coupon)
Eufy Security eufyCam 2C Pro 2-camera kit(Opens in a new tab) — $199.99$319.99 (save $120)
SimpliSafe home security system with indoor and outdoor cameras (17-piece system)(Opens in a new tab) — $399.99$599.99 (save $200)
Streaming, subscription, and software deals
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Apple Music(Opens in a new tab) — free$10.99/month (save $43.96) for four months
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SiriusXM(Opens in a new tab) — free$9.99/month (save $39.96) for four months
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Disney+ Basic(Opens in a new tab) — $6.99/month $7.99/month (save $3) for three months
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Eating the $120,000 Art Basel banana didnt destroy the art, because art
When Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan duct-taped a real banana to the wall of the Galerie Perrotin at Art Basel Miami and listed it for a starting price of $120,000 dollars, it was par for the course in the art world.
When Georgian artist David Datuna walked up to the banana, removed it from the wall, and ate it in a piece of unexpected performance art titled "Hungry Artist," that was somewhat under par for the art world, but Datuna's fruity performance wasn't nearly as destructive at it seems.
By the time Datuna got the munchies, Cattelan's banana piece, titled "Comedian," had already sold two of its three installations — both of the $120,000 banana pieces went to private collectors, and the third is still up for purchase to a museum for a slightly higher price.
The Galerie Perrotin's director of museum relations Lucien Terras spoke to the (Opens in a new tab)Miami Herald(Opens in a new tab) about Datuna's impact on Comedian, where he's quoted as clarifying that eating the banana "did not destroy the art work. The banana is the idea."
The banana is the...OK. Right. Let's go with that.
The other, more material reason Cattelan's art piece retains its value even after someone digested the original banana is the nature of Comedian itself — those who purchased the two private installations of the piece paid not for a single banana (and a few inches of duct tape), but for a certificate of authenticity acknowledging that any one taped-up banana in their collection is Comedian.
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According to the Herald, that certificate also allows buyers to switch out new bananas as needed, ensuring the continued life of the art piece for as long as they, a person who paid the price of a high-end college education for art fruit, can afford to continuously replace one (1) banana.
As an example of the artistic impermanence of the banana in question, the one currently on display at Art Basel Miami following Datuna's gastronomic vandalism is a random banana given to gallery director Terras by a sympathetic art fan. After Datuna's "Hungry Artist" went viral, the unknown fan handed Terras a new banana in what may have been a joke, but quickly became the new star of Cattelan's show.
It's worth mentioning that this is not the first time one of Cattelan's art pieces has gone viral for bizarre reasons. In Sept. 2019, a golden toilet created by the artist was stolen from its display at Blenheim Castle. The toilet, titled America, was valued at $5 million and was fully hooked up to the plumbing. America was formerly on display at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, where visitors were encouraged to poop in it.
Now Beyoncé, Hillary Clinton, and Serena Williams can be the angel on your Christmas tree
Nothing says decorating the Christmas tree like honoring your favorite female figures.
And you know they deserve to be at the top of that tannenbaum.
Women To Look Up To(opens in a new tab) created tree toppers of powerful women from politics, pop culture, and business to make your holiday filled with a lot more cheer after 2017.
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"The old dame was due a modern makeover, so we thought why not venerate the real women inspiring us in 2017," the website(opens in a new tab) states about the traditional tree-topping angel.
The UK non-profit choose women leading their field and who are "worthy of wings." All the tree toppers are created with a 3D printer and plaster.
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"Traditions are subject to updates from time to time, often for the better and in a world where we need positive role models more than ever before," said co-founder of WTLUT Savannah Power to Buzzsprout(opens in a new tab).
"While a little status on a Christmas tree might appear a small gesture it is symbolic, we need more sass at Xmas, you can have your star but have your Queen too."
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The statues each cost about $107 and the profits are "reinvested in projects to further female equality."
But aside from Beyoncé, Hillary Clinton, and Serena Williams, the organization is giving the public the opportunity to vote(opens in a new tab) on their next one (and provide suggestions).
On Dec. 15, the new star will be revealed and the list ranges from Michelle Obama to Malala Yousafzai.
So, start a tree trimming party and be the envy of everyone this holiday season.
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