9+ mon, 3+ week ago (235+ words) Football fans have been counting down the days for the single biggest sporting event in U.S. history, and now it's finally here. So grab your pizza and Football fans have been counting down the days for the single biggest sporting event in U.S. history, and now it's finally here. So grab your pizza and your buffalo chicken dip because the party is about to start this Sunday, February 9. Continue reading to see everything you need to know about where to watch the big event, who will be playing, and who will be performing for the halftime show. If you don't have cable for the big game day this weekend, don't worry because there are a few options for where you can watch it! Two weeks ago, the Chiefs went head-to-head with the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, for…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (425+ words) When thrift shopping at Goodwill, one would expect to find decent items at affordable prices. After all, it is a thrift shop. At least, that's what it used to be. Within a couple of years, the organization has faced accusations of price gouging. As this Goodwill customer observed, the nonprofit cannot allegedly differentiate authentic luxury brands from counterfeits. "At the Goodwill right now. I have to show you guys how stupid this is," avid thrift shopper Brighton (@brightandbeyond777) says, standing in front of a bag rack inside her local Goodwill. "They have no idea what they're doing." Then, she flips her camera to pull what is supposed to be a Coach Signature Stripe Shoulder Khaki Yellow Hobo Bag hanging. Immediately, all signs indicate its true authenticity. "This extremely fake Coach. This is not even on straight," she says, focusing on the…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago (419+ words) Rachel Leishman (She/Her) is an Assistant Editor at the Mary Sue. She's been a writer professionally since 2016 but was always obsessed with movies and television and writing about them growing up. A lover of Spider-Man and Wanda Maximoff's biggest defender, she has interests in all things nerdy and a cat named Benjamin Wyatt the cat. If you want to talk classic rock music or all things Harrison Ford, she's your girl but her interests span far and wide. Yes, she knows she looks like Florence Pugh. She has multiple podcasts, normally has opinions on any bit of pop culture, and can tell you can actors entire filmography off the top of her head. Her current obsession is Glen Powell's dog, Brisket. Her work at the Mary Sue often includes Star Wars, Marvel, DC, movie reviews, and interviews. Wildfires have…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (423+ words) When a parent gives a child candy, the last thing they expect is for the kid to cry about it. But that was one Five Below shopper's experience after they realized what was inside her daughter's Fun Works candy. Now, the mother is demanding answers from the discount retailer in a viral TikTok." In the clip, Sarah (@sarahwithanh.eth) shares her child's horror at discovering there was more than just edible gel inside her Fun Works pen." "We bought this from Five Below," Sarah begins. "And my daughter was eating it and she was crying, saying that there was ants in this." Sarah holds the pen filled with red gel candy to a piece of paper. "I didn't believe her at first," she says as the child cries in the background. Sarah then starts squeezing the pen onto the paper....

5+ mon, 1+ week ago (121+ words) The Nexus of Pop Culture and the Uncharted Universe [Roll Initiative featured image 1920 by 1080 pixels]We're thrilled to announce the launch of Roll Initiative, a brand-new corner of the internet dedicated to all things tabletop gaming Roll Initiative is a space built for the people who get it " the ones who see a stack of rulebooks and feel a weird sense of excitement instead of dread The ones who know the joy of lovingly painting a miniature, only to roll a one and watch that same miniature get absolutely obliterated in its first turn It's for the strategists, the storytellers, the dice hoarders, and the players who know that every game night is a chance to create something memorable....

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (408+ words) Most servers agree that certain customer behaviors irk them, such as ordering water that goes untouched or being dog-whistled at to get their attention. One server reveals why customers who snatch a drink off a server's tray without their permission grind her gears. "Never take a drink off of a server's tray unless you hear the words, "please take this from off of this tray' come out of the server's mouth," TikTok creator @housecatchronicles begins the video. Regardless of whether your drink is the first one on the tray, her position still stands. "When a server is standing in front of your table, holding a tray brimming with drinks, and your drink happens to be right there in front of your face, that is not an invitation for you to then take your drink off of that tray," she explains....

4+ mon, 5+ day ago (403+ words) A woman went viral after posting about her long-distance boyfriend who will not buy her an engagement ring. The reason? He wants to buy a house with her instead, calling it "a bigger commitment," which many viewers see as a red flag. In a video with more than 580,000 views, TikTok user @notkwag explained how she recently moved states to build a life with her partner. He is not ready to commit to marriage but is willing to purchase joint property. For many, buying a home with a significant other is a major milestone, usually taken after marriage. Most legal experts advise against co-owning property without being married. That is because cohabiting couples do not have the same automatic property rights that come with marriage. If the relationship ends, courts typically divide jointly owned property equally, regardless of who paid more....

8+ mon, 3+ week ago (221+ words) El (she/her) is The Mary Sue's U.K. and weekend editor and has been working as a freelance entertainment journalist for over two years, ever since she completed her Ph.D. in Creative Writing. El's primary focus is television and movie coverage for The Mary Sue, including British TV (she's seen every episode of Midsomer Murders ever made) and franchises like Marvel and Pok'mon. As much as she enjoys analyzing other people's stories, her biggest dream is to one day publish an original fantasy novel of her own. [CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 7: Richard Osman, best selling author and television personality, attends the 2023 Cheltenham Literature Festival on October 7, 2023 in Cheltenham, England Included is an image of the cover of ]English TV presenter and author Richard Osman has written one of the most beloved and popular modern murder mystery series The Thursday Murder Club novels…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago (339+ words) Samantha Puc (she/they) is a fat, disabled, lesbian writer and editor who has been working in digital and print media since 2010. Their work focuses primarily on LGBTQ+ and fat representation in pop culture and their writing has been featured on Refinery29, Bitch Media, them., and elsewhere. Samantha is the co-creator of Fatventure Mag and she contributed to the award-winning Fat and Queer: An Anthology of Queer and Trans Bodies and Lives. They are an original cast member of Death2Divinity, and they are currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative nonfiction at The New School. When Samantha is not working or writing, she loves spending time with her cats, reading, and perfecting her grilled cheese recipe. Although the series airs on Showtime, that network no longer has its own streaming service. Instead, it's an add-on to Paramount+, home to…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago (447+ words) It's that time of year again'Jingle Ball time! The Jingle Ball Tour is back for its 28th year, and each city has an incredible lineup. The tour started in Fort Worth, Dallas, at Dickies Arena on December 3 and will run through December 21, ending its run in the Miami, Fort Lauderdale area in Florida. Let's take a look at the lineup and ticket prices for each city. BUY NOW: Cheapest tickets for Jingle Ball 2024 on StubHub. The Jingle Ball tour will be in Los Angeles, CA, on December 6 at the Intuit Dome, which can hold up to 18,000 people. SZA is returning to the stage once again to headline the holiday concert, and tickets are still available on StubHub with prices starting at just $35. However, if you'd like to get a close view, tickets sell for upwards of $800 on the floor. BUY NOW:…...