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The showdown between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams is just days away, but the controversy surrounding the much-anticipated event has been brewing for months.   With the nation divided over the NFL’s shut-out of Colin Kaepernick, much of the headlines around the Super Bowl LIII have involved whether or not to support […]

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Writer: Daniel Kibblesmith // Artist: Ricardo Lopez Ortiz // MARVEL

The Royal Annoyance

Alright, I’m breaking Kibblesmith managed to make the most annoying Deadpool I’ve seen in the last couple of years. This whole first part of this comic feels like a pair of two dads going on a dad-cation to Fiji. Where one of them brings the corny jokes, and the other brings the grill master shoes. The spontaneity of each Deadpool and the methodical nature of Black Panther combating each other, I can’t take it. Wade learned plenty from T’Challa, understanding the limits of his powers and understanding the expansion of T’Challa and Wakandan intelligence. T’Challa has learned to think more on his feet and understand how to deal with situations that breathes chaotic neutrality.

But even then, problems arise from the dust.

The Black Panther vs Deadpool team taught me how to appreciate losses. Because honestly, throughout this whole comic I kept shouting “No!”, “You should’ve known better” and the classic “DAAAAAAAAMN”. Granted you can be with someone for a whole month and learn absolutely nothing. Having tunnel vision distracts folks from the real dangers on the outside corners. What does that teach us about recognizing the faults our enemies to an advantage of while we were distracted?

Mission Oriented

One thing I genuinely wish to see more of is Black Panther’s self-reflection and what he has to lose. The consistent idea of Deadpool has nothing to lose because he has nothing comes up frequently within the comic. T’Challa won’t die if Deadpool gets a hint of Vibranium. Granted it goes against his morals because Deadpool is not the perfect “hero” we imagined.

We see T’Challa in “NO” mode from the jump. It doesn’t seem as if he has assessed all the issues before him and the line of hero vs villain is not as blurred as it should. It feels like depending on character bias you could lean on either side. In an experience like this, I should be cringing for rooting for either side.

9.2 Beheaded Dad Jokes out of 10

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How should Aquaman really have ended? Perhaps with the hilarious intercession of the Justice League? Or with a singing Julie Andrews?

How It Should Have Ended takes on Aquaman, DC’s surprise massive hit that features Jason Momoa’s shoulders, Patrick Wilson’s purple armor, Amber Heard in a jellyfish dress, and Julie Andrews as an undersea monster. Just describing this movie in text makes it sound like a fever dream, but Aquaman proved to be a crowd-pleaser that is just absolutely printing money for the DCEU and Warner Bros.

So How It Should Have Ended takes pains to point out that no one thought Aquaman would be the success that is has proved to be, and maybe—just maybe—OG Justice League members like Batman and Superman may be feeling a bit left out. “Look, I’m not going rogue. I’m having my own origin story. That also takes place after our team-up story,” Arthur Curry explains to them.

There are some great bits herein, like a singing Julie Andrews monster, which was really the Karathen that we deserved:

And there’s never a bad time to make fun of Orm:

I love the idea of Diana, Flash, and Cyborg all being super-supportive of Aquaman’s success while Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent try to puzzle this one out. I’m now feeling kind of sad that we didn’t get to see Superman punching Orm, though.

(via How It Should Have Ended, image: screengrab)

• Today’s Google Doodle is in honor of abolitionist and women’s rights advocate Sojourner Truth. Read the text of her speech “Ain’t I a Woman,” one of the greatest moments in American rhetoric. (via Vox)
• CBS has ordered a pilot based on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, but like the network’s Elementary, it appears to be a modern-day procedural drama using classic literary characters. This is either a great idea or an extremely terrible one! And apparently there was a similar theme on a “doomed” modern-day Frankenstein show called Second Chance. We also had The Frankenstein Chronicles. Let’s hear it for galvanism. (via Comicbook)
• In news about shows that did Frankenstein justice, Showtime is moving ahead with the spinoff of Penny Dreadful, called Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, which moves the supernatural action to Los Angeles in 1938. Can Eva Green still be there? (via Comicbook)
• “Wait, Is Idris Elba a Goddamn Supervillain in the Fast and Furious Spinoff?” (via io9)
• Javier Bardem has been cast in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune as Fremen leader Stilgar. (via Deadline)
• The Washington Post has begun ranking the best bets from the Democratic contenders to beat Trump. (via WaPo)
• While we’re on the topic, New Jersey Democratic Senator Cory Booker has officially thrown his hat into the Presidential race. (via HuffPo)
• I’m sure this is all going to be fine. Everything is fine.
  

  U.S. withdraws from nuclear weapons treaty with Russia, paves the way for a new arms race https://t.co/P4OltgQWbG pic.twitter.com/6duxN0stok

  — Gizmodo (@Gizmodo) February 1, 2019

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What are some of the biggest challenges when it comes to living sober? Where do you eat, drink, chill, hang out, and catch up with friends who are like-minded and share the same lifestyle? These challenges are amplified when you’re attending major milestone events like the Super Bowl, which is right around the corner. These types of events where alcohol is the norm can be extremely uncomfortable and in some cases a trigger for the sober.

Now there is an app that will help you wade through the foamy alcoholic landscape to places that encourage sobriety. Loosid was designed with the non-drinker in mind. It connects you with a community of like-minded individuals and gives you access to tailored experiences with the common denominator being alcohol-free.

Loosid provided us with some tips on how to host a sober Super Bowl 2019 party. Check out their recommendations below:

Sober Super Bowl 2019 Party Menu (from Loosid)

• First Down:

•     LA Ram’s Vegan Kale Chips
•     New England Clam Chowder
•     LA Ram’s Gold Caramel Pop Corn
•     New England Baked Bean Dip

• Halftime Show:

•     New England Pizza Bagels
•     LA Famous Quinoa Salad
•     New England Patriots Lobster Rolls
•     LA Ram’s Vegetarian Wrap

• End Zone:

•     Boston Crème Donuts
•     Malibu Açaí Bowl
•     New England Bread Pudding
•     LA Ram’s Dairy Free Frozen Yogurt

• Mocktail Menu:

•    Patriots Famous Apple Cider
•    LA’s Organic Fruit Smoothie
•    Virgin Mary
•    New England Nojito

Loosid was born out of the need to unite the sober community and bring together those people in recovery and battling addiction, as well as those who choose to live a sober lifestyle for other reasons, a combined total of over 100 million people from all walks of life. Loosid’s mission is to create a comprehensive digital platform for the sober community that celebrates the sober lifestyle while at the same time providing support for those members of the community in recovery or struggling with addiction.

Recovery Suite (Image: Loosid)

Through Loosid, it’s easy to find other people who share your perspective, who know all too well that being sober doesn’t mean life has to be boring. Loosid makes it easy to find new friends and even new love, to find fun sober events and destinations, and to find groups in your community and beyond that promote sober living.

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