Mauricio has shared that he picked up a gun to safeguard his family, responding to the failures he perceives in California’s policies.
Welcome to Wednesday’s edition of the nightcap! Hope you’re having a great week—I’m certainly feeling it.
Yesterday, I had my first virtual doctor’s appointment, and honestly, it felt surreal—like I was living in a Jetsons episode but with, you know, high cholesterol looming overhead.
It was a pretty incredible experience. I rolled out of bed, plopped down at my desk in a sweatshirt and a ball cap—oh, and I was still in my pajamas—just to get some health advice. The doctor had the nerve to lecture me on what I should do to stay alive.
What struck me as a bit annoying was that I’ve been seeing this doctor for years. I used to wake up at dawn and fight through morning traffic just for a quick “How are you?” and my response to be, “Good, thanks!”
But the best part? No waiting room! I didn’t have to endure the discomfort of various coughs and kids throwing tantrums around me.
Now that I know virtual appointments are a thing, I wonder if I’ll ever set foot in that office again. If it’s this easy for doctors, why not for dentist visits or even, and this might be a stretch, attending a wedding?
Embrace the tech revolution!
Padres tease Bryce Harper about his toothpaste routine.
Yesterday, we talked about Bryce Harper’s peculiar toothpaste habits. Honestly, I was shocked—who knew people actually squirt toothpaste directly in their mouths instead of using a toothbrush like most of us?
Well, it turns out that during a recent game, the Padres took that bizarre quirk and ran with it. Harper was up to bat, and the crowd wasted no time in making him the butt of their jokes.
Can you imagine being in his shoes? Everyone staring at you, thinking, “What’s that about?” all while you’re just trying to focus on the game.
If I were running a major league outfit, I’d definitely have someone on staff digging for these oddities to put them up on the big screen during games.
Just like that, it’s a twist on “Moneyball” focused on public shaming.
Stanley vs. Yeti: Which is better?
There’s something entertaining about browsing sports news online, and then, out of nowhere, seeing someone drop lava into a metal cup. I don’t know who decided we needed to test this out, but here we are.
It’s a bit astonishing, really—if a cup can withstand molten metal, surely it can keep your coffee warm while you dash to the post office, right?
Meet the fierce dachshund of the agility world.
It turns out even canine agility competitions have their own bad boys, and one little dachshund has made quite a name for himself. Picture this: he’s racing through an obstacle course, knocking over cones like a tiny punk rocker.
It’s incredibly impressive, and to be honest, way more entertaining than gracefully navigating around them.
Should you let your kids watch Alien?
Have you ever thought about how a classic film like “Alien” could serve as a cautionary tale? Watching old clips is like peering into a time capsule, and one recently piqued my interest.
A local news crew was outside a theater showing the movie, commenting on parents taking their children to see this R-rated flick. It made me wonder—what were they thinking? So many parents back then were willing to let their kids experience the unknown.
One dad openly admitted it might not have been the best choice, while another felt totally justified. After all, who knows what might happen? I sometimes wish my dad had introduced me to such things instead of just teaching me how to fix a flat tire.
Because if a xenomorph suddenly walked into my life, I’d be utterly clueless.
Let’s remember the greatest first pitch ever.
As we wrap this up, let’s take a moment to appreciate one of my favorite videos—John Daly throwing out the first pitch at a Cardinals game. It was the epitome of perfection.
Daly showed up in shorts and flip-flops, grabbed a drink, and hurled an incredible pitch, landing somewhere between the upper deck and the Gateway Arch. Pure brilliance.
That’s all for today’s edition of the nightcap. Until next time!
