Posts posted by Steel Shank
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3 hours ago, InkaUtexas said:
So a dome?
Reeled In by a Spoof, Chinese Daily Shrugs Off Its Capitol Error
By HENRY CHUJune 7, 2002 12 AM PTTIMES STAFF WRITERBEIJING — A gaffe by China’s usually staid state-run media has left a popular newspaper here with onion on its face.
Readers of the Beijing Evening News, one of the capital’s largest-circulation newspapers, learned this week that the U.S. Congress had threatened to move out of Washington unless a fancy new Capitol was built.
“Don’t get us wrong. We actually love the dilapidated [old] building,” House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) was quoted as saying. “But the cruel reality is, it’s no longer suitable for use by a world-class legislature. Its contours are ugly, there’s no room to maneuver, there aren’t enough bathrooms, and let’s not even talk about the parking.”
If a new building wasn’t erected, the article said, lawmakers were prepared to pack up and move to Memphis, Tenn., or Charlotte, N.C.The story seems newsworthy enough. Trouble is, it was lifted straight from the Onion, a satirical “news” publication based in New York that has caused countless American readers to double over with laughter at its weekly spoofs on current events.
Its story on the Capitol appeared in its May 29 edition, alongside such headlines as “Sexual Tension Between Arafat, Sharon Reaches Breaking Point” and “Man Blames Hangover on Everything But How Much He Drank.”
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9 hours ago, Bevo said:
Viral ‘Crazy Plane Lady’ Launches New Career
June 4, 2025 by David JonesTiffany Gomas, a marketing executive who gained fame after a video of her having a meltdown on an airplane went viral in 2023, is embarking on a new career path. The 40-year-old, known for her outburst on an American Airlines flight, is set to become a content creator for Passes, as reported by TMZ.
Gomas, who was previously rumored to be joining OnlyFans, a platform known for adult content, has instead opted for Passes, a platform that prohibits explicit content. She has pledged to provide her followers with “unfiltered, unexpected and unapologetic” glimpses into her life.
Gomas, who earned the moniker “crazy plane lady” after her infamous airplane incident, plans to share behind-the-scenes looks at her life, including her work, workouts, pets, sports, and fashion. She encourages potential subscribers to direct message her, hinting that’s where the real excitement happens. She signs off with a playful reference to her airplane incident, writing, “Thanks for flying with me,” accompanied by a lips emoji.
Subscribers will need to pay $9.99 a month to gain access to Gomas’ content. This is the lowest tier available on her page, which also includes discounts on her merchandise.
Gomas first made national news when she disrupted an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Orlando. She rushed to the front of the plane, declaring she was going to deboard because a fellow passenger was “not real.”
Since then, Gomas has maintained her public presence, appearing on podcasts, YouTube shows, and even giving tours of her stylish Texas home. She has also clarified that her airplane outburst was not due to any supernatural or otherworldly experiences, but rather a heated altercation with another passenger.
Despite the negative attention, Gomas has managed to turn her notoriety into a new career opportunity. She has been working at Uppercut Marketing, LLC since 2016, according to her LinkedIn page, which is no longer active.
This is great. When I initially saw the video, I became suddenly interested in finding out more about her and her relationship with her cat.
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Tell Me About Texas a&m
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We fell right into their brilliant trap once again!! Heads needs to roll! Fire everyone! From CDC to Immamac (for that tailgate stunt he pulled)!