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In Other News:- Whispering the phrase “go play” has become a way to tell someone to leave you alone, with the implication that they are being childish.
- Rapper Macklemore was removed from being the opening act for Ed Sheeran’s tour after saying “Free Palestine” from the stage.
- The comedy-horror series Widow’s Bay dominated the Emmys this past Monday, taking home 14 total awards—including the top prize for the comedy genre, Outstanding Comedy Series.
- A recent study from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression asked college students whether violence was an acceptable way to stop controversial speakers. 3% said “always,” 12% said “sometimes,” and 16% said “rarely.” These numbers are down from last year, in which 34% total agreed that violence may sometimes be acceptable.
- The indie band Bon Iver has apparently written a jingle to help promote “meatloaf dippers” at Howard’s Bar in Minnesota.
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