Five Jokes: 4-2-2025
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Brad Pitt will reprise his ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ role in a new Netflix film directed by David Fincher, based on a Quentin Tarantino script. The film is hopefully titled, Bruce Lee’s Revenge.
A federal judge formally dismissed the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. At a press conference, Adams pointed to camera, calmly stating, “I’m not afraid of you, Batman.”
A startup says it can clean your blood of microplastics. Only catch — the device used to do so is clearly made out of macro plastics.
Keanu Reeves is returning for “John Wick 5” — meaning his character will likely return from the dead, and Donald Trump will likely take notes for his third term plans.
Finally…
Hooters of America has become the latest major restaurant chain to file for bankruptcy. This comes after the rise of a rival, Trunks.
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