Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Quick Hits: CDXXIX

- Comedian Dave Chappelle whizzed on a proverbial bee's nest during a show at Madison Square Garden last week (WARNING: strong language). 



 

Chappelle has become quite prolific with his social commentary that oftentimes he intertwines it with his comedy. But openly expressing gratitude a fellow human being was murdered? Was there some sort of joke after that diatribe? 

Some online sleuths uncovered a possible motive of Chappelle. 




To be clear: this kind of edgy comedy doesn't appeal to me, regardless if the intended target is someone whom I admire, dislike or to whom I'm indifferent. But in this instance, I get a sense Chappelle was engaging in some sort of social experiment, essentially trying to determine if those who lauded Tony Hinchcliffe's edginess over the George Floyd joke would react in the same vain to his monologue. 


Call it a comedic psyop. 



- Meanwhile, these vile hags can go pound sand. 





These gals host a podcast entitled I've Had Enough (to which Jim Treacher believes refers to every single plastic surgery procedure ever invented), which is little more than the two labeling anything remotely conservative as fascist, all while using prolific vulgarity. 


So when around 20 sponsors of their podcast dispose of those hags like rubber gloves after hemorrhoid surgery, Jen and Ang become reduced to groveling. 





The gals will of course proclaim they're victims of fascism, which is absurd on its face. Reason being is because anyone who defies such a movement typically aren't around to talk about it. 



- After my Minnesota Vikings suffered their second consecutive loss Monday Night (featuring some of the worst quarterback play in the franchise's 66-year history), a change had to be made by Tuesday afternoon's trade deadline. And wow, what a move it was. 


The Vikings reacquired quarterback Kirk Cousins in a trade with the Raiders on Tuesday, sending a 2027 third-round pick to Las Vegas.


A third rounder for a 38-year old QB might seem pretty steep, but it's clear the Vikings were desperate. Over their past 25 games (all 17 in 2025 and 8 thus far this season), the Vikes have won 60% of those contests (15-10 record) despite putting forth bottom five quarterback play according to every statistical measurement. That tells you the defense has been more than carrying their weight, but the past two games have clearly shown that's not sustainable. 


It's quite unprecedented for a playoff contender to make a trade for a QB in the middle of the season, simply because such a player would need significant time to acclimate to an offensive system. However, Cousins played under coach Kevin O'Connell's offense in 2022 and 2023, so this is as close to "plug n play" as one can get. 


This Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, Cousins will be making his first start for the Vikings since Nov. 2023 when he tore his Achilles tendon, which occurred in the Packers' home stadium of Lambeau Field. 


Talk about a full circle moment. 


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