The good part: both of these amendments got *obliterated* The bad part: every politician in Jefferson City who fought to get these on the ballot in the first place will probably be re-elected because Missouri voters are puzzling creatures
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Transplanted Michigander, forever Midwesterner. Food, books, TV, sports. Teacher of words. Mom. We'll muddle through somehow.
Two more GOP amendments go down to crushing defeats, both in MO. #4 would have made future ballot initiatives impossible to pass by requiring winning a majority statewide *and* in each congressional district. #5 would have eliminated the state income tax.
Republican power grabs in Kansas and Missouri are going down in flames with 18-25% of votes reported so far. Missouri's Amendment 4 aimed to make citizen-initiated constitutional amendments practically impossible. Kansas' Amendment 1 was designed to flip the state Supreme Court to ban abortion
Translator Of Original ‘Minions’ Epic Poem Slams ‘Sexless, Bloodless’ Film Adaptation
Translator Of Original ‘Minions’ Epic Poem Slams ‘Sexless, Bloodless’ Film Adaptation
PHILADELPHIA—In a 4,500-word essay published in Harper’s Magazine, Emily Wilson, known for her popular translation of the Minions epic poem, blasted the latest film Thursday as a “sexless, bloodless” ...
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[Homer sits backwards on a chair] let me tell you about ANOTHER giant brute who was being beaten by Nobody
The voice actors for Pinkie and The Brain reading lines from pulp fiction
An Afternoon with Pinky and The Brain: Pinky and The Brain vs Pulp Fiction (SF Sketchfest)
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I’m taking all the crazy eyes. Noid, Jack, Ronald, and Big Boy. Bam.
Things aren't great, let's have some fun
By far the funniest moment in Homer’s Odyssey is when Circe says, “Shall we have sex?” and Odysseus says, “You just turned all my men into pigs. You have the GALL to think I would sleep with you? Of course I will. Absolutely. But don’t do any weird spells”
Magda watches Arthur forcing down his morning bowl of honey. She remembers when they used to talk, when they used to touch. Now it's just honey all the time. All the doorknobs and drawer handles are sticky. All the spoons are glued together with crusted honey. There are angry bees at the door.
Gillian Anderson has officially revealed the upcoming 1,478-piece LEGO set for THE X-FILES. The set is centered on Mulder’s office, paired with a forest clearing scene and a hovering UFO. Includes 8 minifigures, featuring Mulder, Scully, The Flukeman & more. August 4.
We are thrilled to share that the Missouri Botanical Garden is featured in today's @nytimes.com article on "7 Gardens So Serene, You Won’t Believe They’re in the City"! Read the article and plan your next Garden visits here: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/t... @explorestlouis.bsky.social
should the pausa de hidratacion be celebrated with thirst traps?
Local plumbers two steps ahead of every university administrator in america 👏
I'm not gonna disparage a man -- not even this one -- for liking his girly little fits, but that is some serious "I WILL sell this house today" Karen energy
Are we sure it wasn't the fashion police?
The toxic influencer who has made "hyper-masculinity" his brand was arresting wearing Doris Day clam-digger slacks and a kicky purple blouse.