We're all over the place today. Spanning the brain, if you will. Which is a lot better than trepanning the brain.
Mac McClung is Crash Davis. The Gate City, VA native (and that is absolutely the middle of nowhere) scored 59 points against the Birmingham Squadron late last month to become the G League's all-time leading scorer. McClung is a viral video legend, his high school hoops exploits making him larger than life. After a collegiate career with Georgetown and Texas Tech, the 27 year-old hasn't yet found a foothold in the NBA. Ain't from a lack of trying. He's now scored 5,335 points in the G League, and was just named the 2025-26 league MVP.
He's on a two-way contract with the Bulls, and he's seen time in eight NBA games this season, so perhaps there's hope yet.
We've celebrated crazy foodstuffs, and we do love some stupid fashion, so it's only natural that we're suckers for the intersection of the two. Our good friends at KFC, those envelope-pushing loons, offer us this bit of sartorial splendor:
KFC’s Pickle Puffer sounds like something the internet would joke about once and move on from. Instead, KFC UK turned it into a real thing.The KFC Pickle Puffer jacket takes the idea at face value. It’s a wearable puffer packed with sliced pickles and pickle brine, finished with a built-in straw so you can sip straight from it. It’s absurd, fully committed, and somehow right on time.The drop ties directly into KFC UK’s limited-time Pickle Mania menu, which pushes the same energy across the board. The lineup includes a Pickle Burger, Pickle Loaded Fries, Frickles, and a Pickle Pepsi Max that’s already dividing people before the first sip.
I nominate Marls to buy one and wear it to the next Gold Cup steeplechase races.
And finally, we come to celebrate an obsession turned profession. Jack Coyne loves music, he likes people, and he's great at laughing. Coyne is the host of the man-on-the-street music TikTok/IG sensation Track Star. The conceit is simple: Coyne interviews a contestant, gives them a pair of Beats, and offers $5 if the interviewee can name the track he chooses. From there, it's a series of double-or-nothing tunes.
At least that's how Track Star got started. Now, Coyne and his team play the game with luminaries from the music and film worlds, and the videos are routinely terrific. Coyne clearly loves music, and he curates tunes that go deep into his guests' worlds. He himself is a goofy, likable everyman - the formula works.
If you haven't seen Track Star before, here's Coyne with music junkie Cillian Murphy from a few weeks ago:
I fully believe Les Coole would excel in this venue. Let's make it happen.
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there's a kid playing at the masters today who's been in my basement. probably had some underage beers there. let's go michael brennan! even par round yesterday. get that made cut, young fella.
ReplyDeleteHard to believe a kid from the hardscrabble streets of Loudoun County would be permitted at Augusta National.
ReplyDeleteAnd Gate City is way the hell out there. I met a kid at W&M from Jonesville and was stunned when he told me it took him nine hours to get home from the 'burg. I knew there was more of the state down that way, but wouldn't have guessed it would take that long to get there.
young brennan is one stroke better than scottie sheffler through two rounds and comfortably under the cut line at one under par. that’s pretty neat.
ReplyDeleteTrack Star is great.
ReplyDeleteAt 51, I feel like I may need a pickle puffer every now and then.
I'm 52 and could use a puffer on my pickle every now and then too. Along those lines, the following convo occurred today.
ReplyDeletezman: The school called. You were making inappropriate jokes on the bus?
zson: Just some dick jokes and memes.
zman: Please don't don't do that.
zson: You don't make dick jokes with your friends? I'm pretty sure you and Mr. [TR] make dick jokes.
zman: Sigh. Please don't make dick jokes on the bus where other kids and the driver can hear them. If you have to make dick jokes, just make them when you're alone with [other kid who makes dick jokes].
zson: Fine, I'll just text them to him.
zman: Please don't make dick jokes in texts. Just say them when no one else is around. You don't want people to see them and get the wrong idea.
zson: You and Mr. [TR] don't text dirty jokes?
zman: Please, just don't do it.
literal lol
ReplyDeleteAfter posting that gem I went outside to play hoops in this glorious weather with zdaughter and when I made a spirited pass my wedding ring flew off (yay weight loss!) and went down the storm drain (boo weight loss). zwoman pulls into the driveway as I was trying to fish it out and zdaughter said “you’re cooked!” and then yelled “mommy, daddy threw his wedding ring in the sewer!” zwoman remained cool and I McGuyvered it out using a piece of our volleyball setup and some duct tape.
ReplyDeleteDrew, you lead an interesting life.
ReplyDeletethe fuckers broke ichiro's bat
ReplyDeletei've lost two wedding rings in the same fifty-yard stretch of the atlantic ocean. i'll let you guess where that stretch lies.
ReplyDeleteI’d wager that it’s right in front of 4001 South Virginia Dare
ReplyDeleteyou’d win that bet
ReplyDeleteStatue was made of silly putty.
ReplyDeletethe statue got me high
ReplyDeletesplashdown!
ReplyDeleteTakin’ awhile to get these astronauts to fresh air!
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, we’ve been enjoying beautiful (though chilly) weather at S.Virginia Dare, not far from Whit’s home. Tortuga’s Lie did not disappoint on Monday!
best restaurant on god’s green earth, says me
ReplyDeleteDonna, don't know how long you're here on the sandbar but may I also recommend Blue Moon Beach Grill, Mama Kwan's and Dune Street Raw Bar and Grill. At the latter, get the ramen bowl.
ReplyDeletedonna and dave mini-summit!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Cancún International Airport. On the tarmac headed to BWI after 5 days in the hot Mexican sun with all you can drink piña coladas, strawberry daiquiris, the inevitable mash-up Miami Vices, Dos Equis, and other libations. Moon Palace hosts Phish and their many fans most years, this week it was the backdrop for a great many spring breakin’ families. Our group numbered 25. Liver needs some downtime, and I missed the gheorghies, but it was great.
ReplyDeleteAnd I would like little more than to play this Track Star game. I especially like the personally curated bit for the celebs. I could select a few key numbers for Rob and Dave.
ReplyDeleteI'm obsessed with Jack and TrackStar.
ReplyDeleteYou are headed to the British West Indies now?!?! Seems like the liver is may be on life support.
ReplyDeletepour some out for indian singer and actress asha bhosle, famously namechecked by cornershop in a brilliant pop tune.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave! We’re here until tomorrow, so we might try one of these recs today.
ReplyDeleteah, shit. phil garner died. sayonara, scrap iron.
ReplyDeleteyoung michael brennan double-bogeyed 17 to fall out of the top 20. still a heck of a week.
ReplyDeletecashed a check for $182,000. good work if you can get it.
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