Pretty in Pink 007, Toilet Rats, Fat Bear Week, and Other Rabbit Holes

Welcome to Halloween season. These masks are a twofer, serving as protection and costume for the unimaginative (me). (Variety)

Haunted or not, this $1.2 million house that inspired The Conjuring would go for over asking price in Los Angeles. Bathsheba can go haunt a house in Bakersfield. We don’t care. (Dirt)

I’d rather starve to death than spend time making this corn bread boat. (TikTok)

What worries me about this most of all is how chill–even happy–everyone is watching her tightrope over a bunch of eager alligators. Do they hate her? Is this The Hunger Games?

Screw the milk crate challenge. pic.twitter.com/neHbN2dE1K

— Chef Andrew Gruel (@ChefGruel) September 25, 2021

Speaking of terrible games, Squid Game looks terrifying and I can’t wait to pay my therapist extra to undo all the damage this is going to cause. (GQ)

I love me a recipe that gets rid of all the dying vegetables in my fridge I bought the Monday before thinking this will be the week I start eating healthy. I never learn. (Bon Appetit)

Tired: Shark Week. Wired: Fat Bear Week. (NPR)

Please give a round of applause for artist Jens Haaning who kept the $84k a museum lent him to create an installation about the “future of labor.” The installation is an empty canvas titled “Take the Money And Run.” (CNN)

There’s a clown shortage in Ireland in case anyone is interested. But be warned, it’s not an easy job. I once hired a clown for my son’s birthday and she cried and yelled at the kids the whole time. Her name was Sunny. (BBC)

I agree that we need more POC witch stories. Y’all are missing out on some psycho ancient Persian voodoo. (Nerdist)

It’s still Latin Heritage Month and we as a nation must show gratitude for J Balvin and this playlist. (Plex)

Here’s your explanation of the film Licorice Pizza. You need it as much as I did. (Pajiba)

Is eFootball getting in on the Halloween spirit with making Messi look like this? Or are they just bad at their job? (The Gamer)

EA without scanning Messi vs Konami after scanning Messi#FIFA22 #eFootball2022 pic.twitter.com/CroI2UCnZe

— Rohit Upadhyay (@yoyorohit07) September 30, 2021

After 29 years Los Angeles is hosting the Superbowl, and the halftime show will be an homage to West Coast hip-hop featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar. (Vulture)

If you’re in the market to buy a jingle, the Folgers famous little anthem is up for sale. (TMZ)

Haunted Talks is the official podcast of Haunted Walks for those of us who love a good scare but not enough to actually put on pants and go out. (Plex)

Speaking of nightmares, a Dutch supermarket has launched “chat registers” for people who want to have small talk with the cashier. But – hear me out – what if we had “silence registers?” (Vice)

I love the internet for creating a whole damn page dedicated to one Coach Beard scene. This show has brought out the best in everyone. (Instagram)

I’d like to share this TikTok-inspired DIY pumpkin spice syrup with you all, because I care about you and have resigned myself to the fact that this is a thing. (Cannot wait for Christmas.) (The Kitchn)

The “controversy” over Daniel Craig’s pink velvet suit has me wondering if men – particularly Piers Morgan – are OK? (Gear Patrol)

I learned a lot watching these chefs argue about what basic foods should be refrigerated. Mainly that the FDA is batshit crazy. Fresh basil cannot be kept in the pantry for 5 days. Is there even a criteria for working for the FDA?

There are rats climbing up toilets in Britain. This is not a drill. (The Guardian)

I feel bad for Britain and all their butts but look how cute this mouse is outsmarting two dogs. (Pajiba)

By now you’ve canceled your trip to the UK. Visit New York where all their animals are giant harmless origami sculptures. (My Modern Met)

Interesting choice of music for this calzone pancake recipe. (TikTok)

Lucky Number Slevin is on Plex featuring my favorite trio of bald men, Bruce Willis, Ben Kinsley and Stanley Tucci.

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I’m not a conspiracy theorist, but I think Venom 2’s post-credit scene leaking was on purpose. (Inverse)

This hero tried and ranked 30 mustards. Don’t let it be in vain. (InsideHook)

If you watch this and are not moved, tell me who hurt you?

Am I high right now what is happening pic.twitter.com/itBaV1XUNK

— 🩸🗡Kristi🪓YamagucciMane🔪🩸 (@wapplehouse) September 26, 2021