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24 Jun 22:06

This Is The One "Cards Against Humanity" Card The Creator Regrets Making

Philip.paulsson

Hmmm I don't think I understand why this is worse that "Big Black Dick" or the other racist, sexist, anti-semitic cards? Isn't that the whole point?

After a picture of a teen burning the card went viral, a co-creator of the popular game responded to agree with him.

"A lot of my friends are LGBT, emphasis on the T," Jonah told Fusion. "Somebody played that card, and somebody else was like, 'That's not OK.' I decided I didn't want it in my deck."

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The Tumblr post exploded online, amassing tens of thousands of notes. (It was at more than 50,000 at press time.)

"CAH cards are a lot of terrible things — racist, sexist, anti-semitic, etc.," wrote Jonah, who said he is Jewish himself, in a follow-up post. But "laughing at cross-dressers (especially while using an outdated/slur word) is inherently transphobic as well."

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24 Jun 21:58

This Guy Married The Love Of His Life From A Hospital Bed Just Hours Before Losing His Battle With Cancer

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I'm not saying she's a gold digger...

This is the definition of unconditional love.

According to Youtube, "Early this year, Rowden and Leizl Pangcoga decided to get married. Together with their adorable 2-year-old daughter, they already had a perfect family."

Then in a twist of fate, Rowden was diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer. His last request, however, was to marry his one true love.

Then in a twist of fate, Rowden was diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer. His last request, however, was to marry his one true love.

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After 12 hours of preparations, his dream was finally fulfilled. Unable to take him outside the hospital, his friends and family brought the ceremony to him.

After 12 hours of preparations, his dream was finally fulfilled. Unable to take him outside the hospital, his friends and family brought the ceremony to him.

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On June 11, 2014, Rowden Go Pangcoga lost his fight with cancer and passed away at the age of 29... Less than 10 hours after he said his vows.

On June 11, 2014, Rowden Go Pangcoga lost his fight with cancer and passed away at the age of 29... Less than 10 hours after he said his vows.

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24 Jun 19:30

Canada Has Created The Coolest And Most Canadian Beer Fridge Ever

Philip.paulsson

Hahah awesome. I would fail, though. And do you have to do the french part??

O Canada, I will drink to thee.

In honor of Canada Day on July 1, beer brand Molson Canadian has invented a one-of-a-kind beer fridge that tests your true patriotism.

You might also remember their famous fridge from the Winter Olympics, that only opened with a Canadian passport.

They've created a fridge that apparently only opens when you sing the entire Canadian National Anthem.

They've created a fridge that apparently only opens when you sing the entire Canadian National Anthem.

Yup, the "O Canadaaaaaaaa...our home and native laaaaaaaaaaand..." That one.

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And buzzes you out when you mess up.

And buzzes you out when you mess up.

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In an explainer video, the ingenious minds behind the idea discuss how they created a device that tracks the lyrics of the anthem and timing of your singing.

In an explainer video , the ingenious minds behind the idea discuss how they created a device that tracks the lyrics of the anthem and timing of your singing.

So, if you sing the anthem "with the right timing, and the whole way through," the doors will unlock and "you'll get to the magic inside," they explain.

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24 Jun 19:25

You Absolutely Must Watch This Adorable Baby Try A Lemon For The First Time

Philip.paulsson

I love these. Also, I don't feel so bad for the baby, because he goes back for more! Stupid baby.

What a rush!

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WHOA!

WHOA!

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But wait, did he like it?!

But wait, did he like it?!

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WE BROKE HIM.

WE BROKE HIM.

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24 Jun 19:14

Analysis suggests that solar thermal can provide baseline power

by John Timmer
Philip.paulsson

Cool... we're getting there! Hopefully we'll have all the free energy we want before I die. Then things will get really interesting.

With the cost of photovoltaic devices and wind power dropping dramatically, the economics of some forms of renewable power are becoming increasingly compelling. But these sources of power come with a significant limitation: intermittency. Solar can't generate power around the clock (and output drops during cloudy days), while wind power can suffer from low output that can last days. There are various ways to work around some lack of production—grid-scale storage and careful matching of supply and demand—but some degree of what's termed "baseline power" is needed to ensure the stability of the grid.

There are ways to provide this baseline power that don't involve significant carbon emissions, like nuclear and hydro power. But those come with their own set of issues. So a group of European researchers decided to look into a form of renewable power that hasn't attracted as much attention: concentrating solar power (CSP), sometimes termed solar thermal power.

CSP involves the use of mirrors to focus sunlight onto a liquid, rapidly bringing it up to extremely high temperatures. The resulting heat can be used immediately to generate electricity, or some fraction of it can be stored and used to drive generators later. Depending on the details of the storage, CSP can typically generate electricity for at least eight hours after the Sun sets, and some plants have managed to produce power around the clock during the summer.

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24 Jun 18:09

This One Photo Perfectly Explains Literally Every Cat

Philip.paulsson

Heh

But really.

THIS:

THIS:

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24 Jun 14:44

This Letter Exchange Between Google And A Little Girl Is The Sweetest Thing You'll See Today

Philip.paulsson

Hahah nice.

“P.P.S. It is summer, you know.”

Here's a letter from a little girl to Google.

Here's a letter from a little girl to Google.

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Dear Google Worker,

Can you please make sure when daddy goes to work, he gets one day off. Like he can get a day off on Wednesday. Because daddy only gets a day off on Saturday.

From, Katie

P.S. It is daddy's BIRTHDAY!

P.P.S. It is summer, you know.

Google has confirmed this response is real.

Google has confirmed this response is real .

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24 Jun 14:30

Soccer Star Hope Solo Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges

Philip.paulsson

I'd let her smack me around a little...

Solo is the goalie for the Seattle Reign FC, and played on two gold-medal winning Olympic women’s teams.

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Star soccer player Hope Solo was arrested on Friday night for allegedly assaulting her sister and her nephew at her Kirkland, Seattle home, the Seattle Times reports.

Solo is being held without bail in the SCORE misdemeanor jail in South King County for two counts of investigation of domestic-violence assault. Police told the Seattle Times that Solo, 32, got into an argument with her sister during a family gathering.

Solo is the goalkeeper for the Seattle Reign FC, and has played on two gold-medal winning Olympic women's teams. She also appeared on TV's Dancing with the Stars.

Kirkland police Lt. Mike Murray said that police officers received a call reporting an assault and a noise disturbance.

"There was a big party going on at her house. It was an out-of-control situation," Murray said.

At some point during the night, Solo allegedly assaulted her sister and her nephew, said Murray. "There were visible injuries on them," he told the Seattle Times.

In November, 2012, Solo's ex-boyfriend Jerramy Stevens, was arrested for domestic violence; police reportedly used a stun gun to break up the fight between Solo and Stevens, who played college football for the University of Washington.

Stevens was released because of a lack of evidence in the case, and was never charged.

"Hope is not guilty of any crime," attorney Todd Maybrown said in an email to the Associated Press.

"In fact, our investigation reveals that Hope was assaulted and injured during this unfortunate incident. We look forward to the opportunity to present the true facts in court and to having this matter behind Hope very soon."

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23 Jun 20:13

the lannisters send their retards says FML

by the lannisters send their retards
Philip.paulsson

SPOILERS

Today, my coworker was telling me about his mom, when he asked about mine. I told him that I've never met my mom, because she died during my childbirth. It's a very painful subject for me, but all the same, my coworkers have decided they'll now only address me as "Tyrion". FML

23 Jun 19:22

Man Watching World Cup Thought He Would’ve Seen More Bicycle Kicks By Now

Philip.paulsson

Heh

SKOKIE, IL—Confused and disappointed by what he has seen thus far of the 2014 World Cup, local 27-year-old Jared Bowman told reporters Monday that he had expected far more bicycle kicks by this point in the tournament.






23 Jun 17:50

Sprint's outdoor-ready Galaxy S5 Sport packs free fitness training

by Jon Fingas
Philip.paulsson

Weird. My regular old S5 is waterproof up to a meter for an hour. How much more rugged did they make this one?

Americans: you no longer have to flock to AT&T to get a Galaxy S phone that can handle your outdoor adventures. Sprint has unveiled the Galaxy S5 Sport, a spin on the Galaxy S5 Active's formula that revolves around fitness. It's not as tough-looking...
23 Jun 17:48

Meet Pig, The Strange Looking Dog Who Is Technically Only Half Of A Dog

Philip.paulsson

Woah, what the?

But she’s also actually really adorable!

Meet Pig the Unusual Dog. Her mother was feral and Pig and her siblings might have died if Pig's barking didn't attract the attention of Alabama native Kim Dillenbeck.

Meet Pig the Unusual Dog . Her mother was feral and Pig and her siblings might have died if Pig's barking didn't attract the attention of Alabama native Kim Dillenbeck.

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Dillenbeck didn't think Pig would live due to her bizarre shape. But she did! Pig is currently 8 months old, so she's not full grown just yet.

Dillenbeck didn't think Pig would live due to her bizarre shape. But she did! Pig is currently 8 months old, so she's not full grown just yet.

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Her first public outing was at a local fair called Do Dah Day last month. People freaked out a bit. I mean, Pig is one weird-looking pup.

Her first public outing was at a local fair called Do Dah Day last month. People freaked out a bit. I mean, Pig is one weird-looking pup.

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Everyone wanted to take a photo with her as she made her way around the fairground.

Everyone wanted to take a photo with her as she made her way around the fairground.

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23 Jun 14:53

Anonymous says FML

by Anonymous
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I expected this to end with "I'm blind." But nope, dude is just kind of an idiot.

Today, I stubbed the same toe three times in fifteen minutes. How? My sister moved most of the furniture in the house to the left by a few inches, because she thought it would be funny to watch me get confused and suffer. FML

11 Jun 17:41

24 Reasons You're Still Watching "Seinfeld"

Philip.paulsson

It's true, I'll always watch an episode of Seinfeld. So good.

It debuted in 1989. It ended 16 years ago. Yada, yada, yada, you’re still watching it today.

No other TV show has become part of popular culture in such a significant, memorable way.

No other TV show has become part of popular culture in such a significant, memorable way.

Popularized by Seinfeld.

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As was the term "low talker."

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And the term "regifting."

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And is there anyone who doesn't know about the Soup Nazi? Doubtful.

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11 Jun 13:05

The Great E-Books Vs. Print Debate

Philip.paulsson

Ebooks all the way! I still love a good old-fashioned book, but it's impossible to deny the benefits of packing a kindle vs 8 books for a vacation.

On which side do you stand in the Battle of the Books ?

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Six BuzzFeed employees engage in a vicious debate to decide which books are better, printed or electric. Moderated by Nathan Pyle.

Nathan Pyle: Many say, "E-books are a minor blip on history's radar — paper books have always and will continue to dominate." Thoughts?

Erica Futterman: There are so many things people dismissed as a passing fad that are now integral parts of how we live day-to-day.

Alanna Okun: I'm pretty platform agnostic, as it were, but I do feel like that kind of thinking is pretty reductive and head-in-the-sand — it's almost like saying the internet is a fad. Like, "I don't understand this so it probably doesn't matter."

Chelsea Marshall: I actually am team paper books, but don't think that whatever is dominant is what is better... So basically, e-books might be more dominant in the future but they will never be better for different reasons. (We can get into that later.)

Julia Pugachevsky: It's definitely not a fad, because it's helping the environment.

Chelsea: Is it, though? What about the factories?

Isaac Fitzgerald: Exactly. The "e" doesn't stand for "environment." How you charging these things? Coal? Nuclear power?

Krystie Yandoli: Logistically, it makes sense that books turn digital — newspapers, magazines, and every other aspect of publishing is following suit. It's not a fad — however, we won't be passing on our Kindles to our children and grandchildren and so forth. Links die and break and go away. If we don't have hard copies of things like we have up until this point ... Also, #OldBookSmell and paper books look really pretty on a bookshelf.

Isaac: Yes! What do we read when the apocalypse comes? How are you gonna charge that Kindle when all the energy from the earth is no more and all we have are cave paintings, fires, and books from the old days before the fall?

Krystie: Yeah!

Chelsea: Are you prepared for that fate?

Erica: Guys, we are redefining the future. Besides, I'm sure someone will create an apocalypse-friendly battery for when the time comes.

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11 Jun 01:11

Trip Yang invited you to his event McGill Alumni Association Presents: June OAP at Southwest Porch! in McGill Alumni Association of New York.

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OAP! I'm trying to convince Lauren that going up to Montreal for OAP is a good idea.

Trip Yang invited you to his event McGill Alumni Association Presents: June OAP at Southwest Porch! in McGill Alumni Association of New York.
11 Jun 01:10

17 Insane Piercings You Never Knew Existed

Philip.paulsson

The gears thing is kinda awesome. The Leia one nuts... people do that??

AKA proof that there are no bounds to the human imagination (or pain tolerance.)

These microdermal temple piercings of gears THAT ACTUALLY MOVE TOGETHER.

These microdermal temple piercings of gears THAT ACTUALLY MOVE TOGETHER.

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This "shooting star" made out of 71 microdermal anchor piercings.

This "shooting star" made out of 71 microdermal anchor piercings.

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Or these matching cherry blossom leg piercings.

Or these matching cherry blossom leg piercings.

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This scarification tattoo of Princess Leia, cut out of the skin WITH A SCALPEL.

This scarification tattoo of Princess Leia, cut out of the skin WITH A SCALPEL.

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10 Jun 20:28

Volkswagen Tricked An Audience Into Using Their Phones To See What Happens When You Text And Drive

Philip.paulsson

Pretty impressive.

It’s pretty clever.

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After they were seated, the audience was shown a first-person view of a car on the road.

After they were seated, the audience was shown a first-person view of a car on the road.

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Using a location-based broadcaster, a person hiding upstairs then sent a text to everyone in the theater.

Using a location-based broadcaster, a person hiding upstairs then sent a text to everyone in the theater.

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10 Jun 19:55

PSY And Snoop Dogg's "Hangover" Video Is Just As Ridiculous As You'd Hope

Philip.paulsson

Not as catchy as Gangnam Style, but good for PSY doing something with Snoop!

These two are TOO much.

PSY and Snoop Dogg take shots, do karaoke, competitively brush their teeth, and look GREAT in suits in the new video for PSY's single, "Hangover."

"Hangover," out via School Boy Records/Republic Records, will go up for sale on iTunes at 12 a.m. on June 9. It precedes another PSY single, "Daddy," coming later this summer.

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These guys CANNOT. STOP. PARTYING.

These guys CANNOT. STOP. PARTYING.

And why would they? PSY's "Gangnam Style" video now has TWO BILLION views, and Snoop's got a new album on the way. Pharrell is already calling it a classic.

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Bottoms up!

Bottoms up!

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10 Jun 19:47

Which Character From "The Princess Bride" Are You?

Philip.paulsson

I cheated and chose what I thought would get me Fezzik. It worked!

You got Fezzik:
"You may seem scary at first, but deep down you’re just a big puppy dog. You have a strong sense of right and wrong and will do anything for your friends. You’re also a lot of fun to be around. Anybody want a peanut?"

As you wish.

10 Jun 19:43

Sony Announces "LittleBigPlanet 3"

Philip.paulsson

First one was pretty great, never tried the 2nd. Might have to get this one...

The latest in the beloved series is for PlayStation 4.

The games, known for their player-created levels, star the indelible Sackboy, and now some new cute as hell little guys and gals.

The games, known for their player-created levels, star the indelible Sackboy, and now some new cute as hell little guys and gals.

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10 Jun 14:16

An Oregon Couple Rushed Through Their Wedding Because Of A Wildfire And The Photos Are Breathtaking

Philip.paulsson

Modern Family much?

So, a wildfire starts burning around you and it’s terrifying, sure. But it also makes for a hell of a wedding photo.

Michael and April Wolber had picked the perfect place for their wedding, Rock Springs Ranch in Oregon. They couldn't wait for an idyllic outdoor wedding with all their friends and family.

Michael and April Wolber had picked the perfect place for their wedding, Rock Springs Ranch in Oregon. They couldn't wait for an idyllic outdoor wedding with all their friends and family.

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10 Jun 13:40

Bloomberg built a virtual trading terminal using Oculus Rift

by Sarah Silbert
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Woah, crazy graphic.

No matter how many screens they add to their setup, traders are limited to a finite amount of display real estate. To solve that problem, Bloomberg LP's turned to the virtual-reality headset Oculus Rift. Don't expect to see a room full of...
10 Jun 12:40

American Voices: Justin Bieber Baptized In NYC Bathtub

Philip.paulsson

Hmmm, is being a total douche a forgivable sin?

Pop star Justin Bieber was baptized in a friend’s bathtub this weekend after weeks of Bible study and church services, with celebrity blogs reporting that the 20-year-old sought spiritual guidance in an attempt to wash away his sins following a scan...






10 Jun 12:18

"Grand Theft Auto V" Is Coming To PlayStation 4

Philip.paulsson

Would be cool if they opened it up to mods or something...

Rockstar’s 2013 masterpiece will be playable on Sony’s new console this fall.

I played it for 38 hours straight.

Cool! I mean, idk if I want to play it for another 38 hours straight but I'm sure it will look nicer and still be very, very good.

10 Jun 11:22

10 Reasons Sauron Is Actually A Really Good Guy

Philip.paulsson

Hah!

Oh you misunderstood tyrant.

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10 Jun 11:21

Netflix refuses to comply with Verizon’s “cease and desist” demands

by Jon Brodkin
Philip.paulsson

Haha nice. Gotta be a great time to be a lawyer at these big tech companies these days!

Netflix said Monday it will not stop telling consumers that Internet service providers are to blame for poor streaming video.

Last week, Verizon sent a cease and desist letter to Netflix threatening a lawsuit unless Netflix immediately stops sending notices to customers (like the one at the top of this story) blaming Verizon for poor quality. Verizon also demanded a list of all customers who received such messages and evidence that each message was justified.

"Failure to provide this information may lead us to pursue legal remedies, and Verizon reserves all rights in that regard," Verizon wrote.

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10 Jun 11:20

Chinese military tied to prolific hacking group targeting US aerospace industry

by Dan Goodin
Philip.paulsson

Anyone else watching 24? Looks like they picked the wrong bad guys (they went with white folks/arabs instead of China) to be hacking the US aerospace industry!

Investigators said they have identified a secretive hacking group that has spent years systematically targeting US partners in the space and satellite industry, most likely on behalf of the Chinese military.

The group typically gains a foothold in sensitive networks by attaching booby-trapped documents to e-mails, according to a 62-page report published Monday by Crowdstrike, a firm that conducts forensic investigations on behalf of customers who have suffered security breaches. When employees click on the documents, the attackers are able to gain control over their PCs. The attackers then use the PCs to take control of servers housing blueprints, customer lists, or other sensitive data. The group, dubbed as Putter Panda, is connected to Unit 61486 of the People Liberation Army's (PLA's) Third General Staff Department, according to the report.

"Putter Panda is a determined adversary group, conducting intelligence-gathering operations targeting the Government, Defense, Research, and Technology sectors in the United States, with specific targeting of the US Defense and European satellite and aerospace industries," Crowdstrike researchers wrote. "The PLA ’s GSD Third Department is generally acknowledged to be China’s premier Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) collection and analysis agency, and the 12th Bureau Unit 61486, headquartered in Shanghai, supports China’s space surveillance network."

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10 Jun 01:04

Watch The Terrifying Moment An Out-Of-Control Lift Smashed Into A Skyscraper's Roof

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Never thought I'd be scared of an elevator going UP too fast!

This will make you want to take the stairs in future.

This happened in a building in Bustamante Park, Chile, on Friday.

The man, José Vergara Acevedo, 31, suffered head and leg injuries and was rescued by firefighters, according to Emol Chile.

While most of us fear a lift plummeting down, in this case it malfunctioned and picked up speeds of 80kph as it rose 31 floors in 15 seconds. To Acevedo's horror, pressing the buttons only caused the doors to open, revealing how fast the lift was travelling.

The building was finished just eight months ago, according to Infonews.

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09 Jun 22:15

Sting Has No Idea How To Clap

Philip.paulsson

Haha

What’s this hand movement.

Footage from last night's Tony Awards shows that musical performer and yoga aficionado, Sting, has absolutely no clue how to clap his hands.

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First of all, his fingers are spread like they are covered in super glue. NOT THE PROPER FINGER POSITION FOR CLAPPING.

First of all, his fingers are spread like they are covered in super glue. NOT THE PROPER FINGER POSITION FOR CLAPPING.

And when the clap is in motion there is no cupping. NO CUPPING I SAY.

And when the clap is in motion there is no cupping. NO CUPPING I SAY.

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