Aaron Rodgers definitely spells it “theatre.”
Our favorite content quarterback attended the Tony Awards on Sunday, and I want to be careful with what I’m about to say.
I have a lot of friends from college who watch the Tonys. I was in a giant men’s choir, so that comes with the territory, and yes I mean that in two ways. There were a lot of musical theater fans. There were also a lot of musical theater fans. Honestly, probably a really good experience for a straight, Midwestern white kid who read both the big Ayn Rand books before turning 19.
In 2006, Jon Stewart joked about how media outlets had the picture of Lance Bass with SpongeBob ready to go in the event Lance Bass came out. He likened it to how media outlets have a reel of content on standby for old famous people who might die.
This picture is definitely going on Aaron Rodgers’s reel:
Also, the caption here, in the context of the second picture:
In classic Aaron Rodgers fashion, there are two ways to interpret the guy attending the Tony Awards. One of them—that Rodgers is trying really, really hard to project an image of himself as worldly and cultured and soaking up New York—is annoying as hell. The other—that Rodgers is doing things he likes and trying to learn about his new home and supporting his teammates/getting to know them—is cool. It’s always these two poles. Aaron Rodgers is always either cool or annoying as hell. There is no in between with the man.
I’m hoping the explanation here is the second one, and this is why:
The funniest thing Aaron Rodgers could do in New York is go full Ted Lasso cornball. “Curious, not judgmental,” as they both like to say. Be genuine, be kind, be positive, be patient, do all of those things with nauseating consistency. The secret with this is that if anyone were to ever do it enough, it would kill the New York media. It would destroy the New York media. Like Trent Crimm, the New York media would break, and since New York media is so intertwined with national media (Say, did you guys hear there was smoke in New York last week and literally nowhere else on the planet?) it would ideally destroy national media as well. TV shows can be pretty and sweet, but they can’t change the history of a nation. A good quarterback? This is America. Of course one can!
So, here’s hoping Aaron Rodgers rescues the soul of this nation by getting really excited about the Tenement Museum. It won’t happen, because he’s also going to go to the 9/11 memorial and he is going to have some questions, and also because he already gave RFK Jr. his sword, but man. It’d be funny to see the collision of styles.
The MILK Act
Major buckethat tip to Derek on this one.
From Washington, DC:
Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), joined by seven members of Congress, introduced H.R. 3930, the Milk is Indisputably Liked by Kids Act of 2023 – or MILK Act for short. This legislation would amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require schools to offer flavored milk under the school lunch program.
Earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is considering banning chocolate milk from elementary and middle schools. This comes after the USDA issued a proposed rule in February that would set new nutrition standards for school meals, including limiting added sugars and sodium. If implemented, the new standards proposed could limit the amount of flavored milk, such as chocolate and strawberry, in high schools while children in elementary and middle schools would be restricted to a variety of unflavored milk.
“Out of all the crises the Biden administration should be focused on, how did chocolate milk in school lunches become public enemy number one? Chocolate milk is full of rich nutrients that support bone growth and development, and millions of children enjoy drinking it. From the looks of things, maybe instead of trying to cancel chocolate milk, President Biden ought to drink a carton or two,” said Congressman Tiffany.
“Providing our children access to a healthy, complete and nutritious product such as flavored milk is the fundamental basis to maintain a healthy diet. It is preposterous to think that the USDA would limit access to flavored milk for school children. Flavored milk is nutritious, healthy, tastes great and children love it. Millions of children rely on the nutrition from milk that is essential to help them grow and develop. We applaud Congressman Tiffany and the other cosponsors for bringing common sense back to the school lunch program. Their leadership is appreciated because it’s high time that USDA is reminded their proposed standards are out of line. Flavored milk must stay in the school lunch program,” said Brody Stapel, President of Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative.
“Flavored milk options are critical components of healthy school meals because they deliver 13 essential nutrients that children need for growth, development, healthy immune function, mental health, and overall wellness, and they deliver all of these benefits in a package that children love to consume. Parents, school meal professionals, nutritionists, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans all support including low-fat flavored milk in public schools. They know—and the data show—that when low-fat flavored milk is taken off the menu, school milk consumption declines, school meal participation declines, and more food gets wasted. IDFA is grateful to Rep. Tiffany for introducing the MILK Act and leading this effort to ensure flavored milk remains available to children of all grade levels,” said Dr. Michael Dykes, President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association.
“Drinking flavored milk helps children meet the recommended three daily servings of dairy while providing key nutrients for growth and development. Children who drink flavored milk are likely to consume more of those nutrients compared to unflavored milk consumers. Children across the country should have the option to choose the most flavorful milk options available. Wisconsin Farm Bureau supports Rep. Tiffany’s MILK Act to ensure children have access to nutritious flavored milk,” said Kevin Krentz, Wisconsin Farm Bureau President.
According to the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, removing flavored milk from schools resulted in a 62-63 percent reduction in milk consumption by kids in kindergarten through 5th grade, as well as a 50 percent reduction in 6th through 8th grades.
The Biden administration’s proposed new nutrition standards will affect roughly 30 million students who participate in the USDA’s school meal programs.
Cosponsors of the MILK Act include: Reps. Jim Banks (IN-03), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Andy Ogles (TN-05), Scott Perry (PA-10), and Derrick Van Orden (WI-03).
The MILK Act is also supported by the Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, International Dairy Foods Association, and Wisconsin Farm Bureau.
Ok, so I didn’t really excerpt it. I copied and pasted nearly the entire press release from Congressperson Tiffany’s official governmental site. I’m sorry, but I could not leave any of that out. It is a work of art. Especially the use of “ought to.” “Ought to” cuts deep.
I am confused and skeptical on what’s actually going on here, BUT: If the federal government is trying to stop kids from drinking chocolate milk, I am against the federal government. Especially if the argument is that chocolate milk’s the thing sugaring up kids and making them fat. That’s like singling out T-Pain for the prevalence of autotune. First of all, minor player in the game. Secondly, at least T-Pain/chocolate milk does it well.
Maybe Jokić Has Never Been to a Parade
If Nikola Jokić doesn’t want to go to the parade, Nikola Jokić shouldn’t have to go to the parade.
But.
Have we considered that he’s maybe never been to one? Or that the only one he attended was a Serbian military parade somehow related to Kosovo?
Maybe if we tell him there will be balloons?
Joe Kelly Returns to Los Angeles
Joe Kelly is back at Dodger Stadium this week after an outing Saturday in which little of note happened except for defensive miscues by people not named Joe Kelly. I haven’t seen the tribute video (AT&T is a scam, so our neighborhood doesn’t have wifi right now and I can’t watch the Dodgers’ or White Sox’ broadcast on my television), but I’d imagine it was moving and poignant and didn’t leave a dry eye in the house. That’s a World Series champion, right there.
Someone Bought the Sens
Michael Andlauer, to be specific.
I know absolutely nothing about Andlauer besides that he has no affiliation with Snoop Dogg, but I applaud the move, for the simple reason that I’m guessing the Melnyk estate or the NHL or whoever made the call gave the team to the highest bidder, and I’d assume the highest bidder is also the one who will spend the most money on the Sens.
More to come, but initial review is that this guy is rich, and we need a rich owner. I approve.
