There’s no smoke from Canadian wildfires in North Carolina—at least, none that I’ve noticed. I’m just getting through the usual summer heat. The humidity, usually in the mid to high 90s, hits me hard every time I step outside.
No complaints, though. I’ve grown accustomed to it over the years. Really, it’s just a good reason to throw on a swimsuit and head to the pool, even if options are somewhat limited. Maybe it’s time to kick off a Sunday Screencap with someone who gets summer.
Speaking of which, that’s Marissa Ayers, the girlfriend of New York Giants quarterback Jackson Dart. She’s a former ring girl turned swimsuit model and said, “Even though the deadline has passed in my life, July 4th is still worth it.”
Now, that was a bold claim, but she certainly had the content to back it up. There were adventures like “spelunking,” a “patriotic sunset cruise,” and yes, plenty of bikinis.
You can’t just toss an overdue July 4th post on social media without including those elements, right? I mean, we owe it to summer to give it that respect.
Marissa wasn’t about to risk any backlash for that. After walking the runway for the first time at Miami Swim Week just a few months back, I didn’t really have that luxury.
This kind of initiative during the NFL offseason is crucial. You’re working with a limited window, so you may as well give it your best shot.
mouse and dog
– Jim T from San Diego:
Ugh… this is what happens when I send an email from my phone. I used to work as a copy editor for several daily newspapers, so I’m pretty let down…
sean joe
It happens. I understood your point and could’ve fixed it, but honestly, I appreciate the human touch. We all make mistakes, right? It’s part of moving ahead. Please keep the meat coming!
wings
– Kevin writes:
My wife and I started square dancing about a year ago, and they usually bring food to events, mainly candy, which we don’t really need. Last week, I threw some wings at the pit boss, and they were a hit. I make my own dry rub—baking powder, sea salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, cumin. Cook them at 225 for 30 minutes, then crank it up to 450 for another 10-15 minutes.
sean joe
Wings? That’s definitely going to be a crowd-pleaser with square dancers. I’m always looking for excuses to fire up the grill.
Thanks for sharing! If you have more culinary experiments, I’d love to hear about them. I want to see the food you’re cooking!
bigfoot
Last Sunday, I mentioned a father and his kids who thought they caught Bigfoot on video. They were driving along and saw something in the woods, so they turned around to record.
Skeptics had their say on the TikTok video, suggesting the figure was just some garden decoration.
Most responses I got echoed this skepticism. Not every OutKick reader is convinced they saw the real thing. Terms like misinformation and ignorance came up quite a bit.
Some readers shared their own Bigfoot encounters, and I’ve included some of those emails below.
– Bill writes:
As you know, Solei plywood is painted black. Come on.
– Joseph wrote:
There are countless of these silhouette cutouts along Highway 7 toward Mount Rainier in WA. It doesn’t move. It’s completely black. Is it the same spot where you first saw it? Why not stop right there to capture it? How fast were you going? Sasquatch probably isn’t real. I’ve been a trail runner for 15 years and can tell you, having big feet is a disadvantage.
– Gary writes:
This is obviously just a garden sign anyone can buy online. I saw one in my neighborhood recently. Just saying!
– Randy R writes:
You don’t need fancy analysis to see it’s clearly a cutout. It’s definitely not Bigfoot.
– Randy O writes:
You must be completely unaware if you think large creatures have been roaming the woods for decades without any bones being found. Moose and other large animals die, leading to carcasses. People hunt and hike everywhere. If Bigfoot existed, we’d have proof. I’ve lived in places where I’ve seen how trails and sightings work. Bigfoot is a fascinating concept, but it’s hard to buy.
– Judy writes:
A few years back, my brother and I were walking between Salem and Turner, Oregon. I swear I saw a young “Bigfoot” about 25 yards away running across the road. It was dark brown/black and looked like it hadn’t fully grown. When it reached the field, there was no trail or flattened wheat. We were both in our 60s and we just looked at each other and agreed—it wasn’t human. I was nervous since it was close to the city.
That’s it for this week. If you have your own Bigfoot stories or have something delicious grilling, drop me a note.
I’d love to hear how you met the legendary creature and whether you managed to capture photographic evidence. I’m keen to see what you’re cooking up too!
My inbox is always open at sean.joseph@outkick.com.
That’s all for now.
