Martini, CBS is not "killing" an institution. They don't have that power. They're just forcing it to find a new home, or maybe build one of it's own. And making it more powerful and more dangerous in the process. Jon Stewart got it right in his own monologue when he contrasted, with admiration, his and Colbert's different choices after they both left Comedy Central. Colbert is not a man to fuck with.
I wasn't clear enough--I meant the institution of The Late Show, which they of course have the power to kill, and are doing exactly that. But yes, you are correct in that Colbert will have other options and will very likely be a force to be reckoned with in the future.
I'm surprised that nobody in that article mentioned Tony Bennett as a replacement Italian for Columbus. Is there anyone who doesn't admire Tony Bennett?
Welcome back, our immaculately gorgeous and infinitely talented Lady Rebecca of Shoenkompf! 💖😘 On behalf of the comrades, you were truly missed. You write the bestest Tabs. 👏🏼
Looking forward to your treatment of that clearly disquieting situation on your flight back. Will keep you in thoughts and prayers, especially the little one(s); it had to be traumatic. 🙏🏾
I would also be remiss if I didn't point out that Matt Taibbi is a gibbering, unmitigated fool 🙄 and has been for far too long now — and so is Tulsi Gabbard.🤦🏼♂️
Ugh. 'Trix is back and doing Tabs. 'Trix, do you have any idea how badly you always mess up my day's schedule? You're too good at finding stories I want to read! I now have 11 Tabs open! Curse you, wicked aggregator!
Edit: But as long as you're gonna mommyblog, you might want to add Andi Zeisler from Salon to your list of writers to check. She writes a lot of pieces on the vital intersection of food and politics, a subject of keen Wonkette interest. Here she is outing bland MAGA sugar cookies, FOR THE RESISTANCE!
As someone who lived most of their childhood in the Seattle area, and survived many outdoor barbecues—dad always burned the ribs, ALWAYS—we can only assume that while not pictured, the local yellowjacket population was duly represented at the Wonkmeets (Wonkmeats?) as well. 🐝
Good morning and hoo boy! Tempted to tune in just to watch Trump lose track and start jumping from grievance to grievance, bet he brings up the 2020 election while his people squirm...
Oh well, the bestest parts will be on TV tonight!
"On Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Trump is scheduled to deliver his first major speech on A.I., a technology that experts have said could upend communications, geopolitics and the economy in the coming years. The president is also expected to sign executive orders related to the technology."
Trump has promised to lower drug prices before, but at a White House GOP dinner, he threw out some astronomically massive price changes.
"We're gonna get the drug prices down. Not 30% or 40%, which would be great. Not 50% or 60%. No, we're gonna get them down 1,000%, 600%, 500%, 1,500%" he promised. "Numbers that are not even thought to be achievable."" [HuffPost]
18 states? Like in a row? Is this one of those ice bucket/Tide Pod challenges? Like bar-hopping but on a country-wide scale? YOU CAN'T STOP ME FROM HAVING A GOOD TIME, BIG GOVERNMENT/SMALL DRINKS! Oh, heat-related. Boooo! Eh, anyway, not going to affect me -- I only drink in two states: sober and intoxicated.
Your hed gif explainer: https://martiniambassador.substack.com/p/wonkitty-at-a-concert (unless you've been very offline, you likely don't need the explanation, but just in case)
And meme chat: https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/dc4fbf69-7531-4434-bf70-0b12037a380d
Martini, CBS is not "killing" an institution. They don't have that power. They're just forcing it to find a new home, or maybe build one of it's own. And making it more powerful and more dangerous in the process. Jon Stewart got it right in his own monologue when he contrasted, with admiration, his and Colbert's different choices after they both left Comedy Central. Colbert is not a man to fuck with.
I wasn't clear enough--I meant the institution of The Late Show, which they of course have the power to kill, and are doing exactly that. But yes, you are correct in that Colbert will have other options and will very likely be a force to be reckoned with in the future.
I always assumed that the CEO had to resign because he attended a Coldplay concert.
Having a affair is De rigueur for a CEO
Is Miley Wonk Kitteh!
Oh Kiss Cam thing, looked more like Grope Cam to me!
(I honestly did not know WTF was going on in that thar gif thang!)
*shrugs*
I tried. Anthropomorphizing a word was a challenge for the quick turn-around needed for the theme to still be somewhat relevant to the moment.
It is mostly because I have not seen the Cold Play Concert Grope Cam pic. I am very picky about the shit I consume from the interwebs (lives in cave).
Ah I see. And now I feel that it was appropriate that I put the explanation together for those that hadn't seen the original. 😊
It was of immense help, thank you.
Kittie Date
I've always liked your silken coat
And shining amber eyes
And French fries sitting on your head
Makes a fine disguise
I'd take you to a concert
And hold you by my side
But if they have a kiss cam
I'd guess that isn't wise
So I'll just stroke your ebon coat
And listen to you purr
As we sit upon my couch
And you hock up a ball of fur.
Set to the rhythmic sound of deep hairball heaving.
I'm sorry, but that's me.
Awww! So romantic!
I'm a sucker for a nice kittie.
BAD Menotsure!
That IS a wonderful start for a full song, (Disclaimer: I'm no musician. Though my instrument banging friends say that I CAN sing) but...
You've let me hanging there...
May we have a follow up? Please? Sir or Ma'am?
Maybe I can get it into the new Spinal Tap flick.
OK, I laughed at the cheap shot JD Vance one. I am not a sophisticated person.
Sweet!!!!
I have seen the cleaned up and filtered images showing a couple in the moment, enjoying the whole experience...
Then, a not-quite-extinction-level calamity so unexpected comes and changes their entire lives...
Oh well. Consoling myself in TABS is a fine thing that won't trouble anyone if it shows up on the news tonight.
Freebird !
----
No, I mean free that bird you just caught, Wonkitty.
"Mff, m-hmmm" replies Wonkitty with a mouth full of feathers.
Wonk kitty!
Their lips not fit for mere humans.
And the band played on…👀
Just read this, who DIED on the PLANE?
US judge rejects Trump administration’s bid to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts
'No, this court will not participate in the preznident's squirrel game.'
𝘓𝘖𝘓 𝘢𝘵 “𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘫𝘢𝘳 𝘴𝘢𝘶𝘤𝘦,” 𝘧𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯 𝘖𝘜𝘊𝘏. 𝘔𝘢𝘮𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘪 𝘧𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘐𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺.
I'm surprised that nobody in that article mentioned Tony Bennett as a replacement Italian for Columbus. Is there anyone who doesn't admire Tony Bennett?
Welcome back, our immaculately gorgeous and infinitely talented Lady Rebecca of Shoenkompf! 💖😘 On behalf of the comrades, you were truly missed. You write the bestest Tabs. 👏🏼
Looking forward to your treatment of that clearly disquieting situation on your flight back. Will keep you in thoughts and prayers, especially the little one(s); it had to be traumatic. 🙏🏾
I would also be remiss if I didn't point out that Matt Taibbi is a gibbering, unmitigated fool 🙄 and has been for far too long now — and so is Tulsi Gabbard.🤦🏼♂️
Oh, thank you so much for the photos!! Everyone looks so happy!
Ugh. 'Trix is back and doing Tabs. 'Trix, do you have any idea how badly you always mess up my day's schedule? You're too good at finding stories I want to read! I now have 11 Tabs open! Curse you, wicked aggregator!
Edit: But as long as you're gonna mommyblog, you might want to add Andi Zeisler from Salon to your list of writers to check. She writes a lot of pieces on the vital intersection of food and politics, a subject of keen Wonkette interest. Here she is outing bland MAGA sugar cookies, FOR THE RESISTANCE!
https://www.salon.com/2025/07/21/what-a-sugar-cookie-recipe-taught-me-about-quiet-resistance/
I saw a sign in the Columbus protest post that suggested, among other ideas for a replacement paisan for Cristabol Colonblow, "Mario and Luigi."
Which I misread at first as "Luigi Mangione."
That also tracks.
As someone who lived most of their childhood in the Seattle area, and survived many outdoor barbecues—dad always burned the ribs, ALWAYS—we can only assume that while not pictured, the local yellowjacket population was duly represented at the Wonkmeets (Wonkmeats?) as well. 🐝
Trump suck ups are repeatedly nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize, I will have to start preparing myself for his actually winning.
So many suck ups jostling for favor, including Netanyahu.
Lucinda is the bestest!
Good morning and hoo boy! Tempted to tune in just to watch Trump lose track and start jumping from grievance to grievance, bet he brings up the 2020 election while his people squirm...
Oh well, the bestest parts will be on TV tonight!
"On Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Trump is scheduled to deliver his first major speech on A.I., a technology that experts have said could upend communications, geopolitics and the economy in the coming years. The president is also expected to sign executive orders related to the technology."
The No More Mr. Nice Blog post has bonus Hunter Biden getting extremely salty about James Carville and Fuckface’s immigration raids. Five stars.
"Trump Claims He'll Lower Drug Prices By 1,000%
Trump has promised to lower drug prices before, but at a White House GOP dinner, he threw out some astronomically massive price changes.
"We're gonna get the drug prices down. Not 30% or 40%, which would be great. Not 50% or 60%. No, we're gonna get them down 1,000%, 600%, 500%, 1,500%" he promised. "Numbers that are not even thought to be achievable."" [HuffPost]
If drug prices are lowered by more than 100%, wouldn't the drug companies be paying the consumer?
I was told that there would be no math and I haz a confuse.
Holy shit. He's so desperate he's resorted to threatening to help people?
So quickly we forget the discontinuing of minting the penny - quite possibly the only positive policy to come out of this administration.
https://www.newsweek.com/americans-advised-not-drink-alcohol-18-states-extreme-heat-warning-2101799
18 states? Like in a row? Is this one of those ice bucket/Tide Pod challenges? Like bar-hopping but on a country-wide scale? YOU CAN'T STOP ME FROM HAVING A GOOD TIME, BIG GOVERNMENT/SMALL DRINKS! Oh, heat-related. Boooo! Eh, anyway, not going to affect me -- I only drink in two states: sober and intoxicated.
Dude, that pedocon article is spot on. Holy shit.