Tag: 2020
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Pandemic Newsletter 3, Part 2: Of Movies and Mustaches
CHASING THE GOAT A few weeks ago, LeBron James revealed the logo and title for the long-rumored and finally confirmed sequel to the cult classic 1996 film Space Jam. Like it or not, Space Jam: A New Legacy will be releasing July 2021. Like its predecessor, it will involve basketball and the Looney Tunes cast. I have a…
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Pandemic Newsletter 3, Part 1: Of Masks and Men
For the first time since the pandemic began, things are actually getting better. So naturally, we’re gonna fuck it up. Right now, we’re passed the peak and traversing the flattened curve. All of the staying at home stuff worked, but it would be smart to keep at it for a little while longer to make sure the coronavirus…
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Pandemic Newsletter 2, Part 2: Socially Distant Deep Dive
The interview with Mayor Steinberg went well! He talked about his communication with Gov. Gavin Newsom, whether or not we’ll be forced to wear masks in public, how local businesses are doing, how much of a piece of shit Sen. Mitch McConnell is, and how Sacramento is working to protect its homeless population. Everyone at…
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Pandemic Newsletter 2, Part 1: Socially Distant Draft
As the days go by, the more it becomes apparent just how different everything is and how these changes are going to be around for a while. My original prediction for when everything would start going back to normal was the first half of June. I still think that’s when social distancing guidelines will largely subside…
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Pandemic Newsletter 1: Going Viral
Alright Ruben, this is your first newsletter as the reigning Epic League champion. Be humble and act like you’ve been here before. No one likes a sore winner. Plus, it’s not like anyone in the league has talked shit to you at all or made fun of you as commissioner or been an asshole for…
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