Weather Map Becomes Obscene

Is it "man"-soon season already in the US? 

According to the meteorological map by local TV station, WDAM in Mississippi, severe weather was slated to pound the South over the weekend. However, viewers couldn’t help but notice that this tempest in question, which was denoted in pink, had a decidedly not-safe-for-work outline. 

“Looks like this storm is going to aggressively penetrate the Deep South. Stay alert”, quipped one X user while lampooning the phallic forecast. 

Another wrote, “They’re going to get a VERY HARD rain”. 

“At least it will be wet”, said another. “Seriously though... be safe. This looks like it will be interesting”. 

Despite the humorous shape, the storm itself was no laughing matter. At least 34 people have died when it brought widespread dangerous winds and tornadoes – more than 30 tornadoes were reported across six states and not only "The Magnolia State". Mississippi, Louisiana, Missouri, and Alabama were reportedly hardest hit.

Newcastle United deservedly won their first domestic trophy – the EFL Cup – for 70 years when they decisively beat abysmal Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley yesterday. 

The Magpies scored either side of half-time and the Reds managed to pull a goal back through substitute Federico Chiesa in injury time. 

Poor defensive work and poor attacking play from Arne Slot's team. A pedestrian effort at best. In fact, it's very telling that Liverpool ended the match with Darwin Nunez, Federico Chiesa, Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah on the pitch, with the attack-minded Harvey Elliott just behind and Virgil van Dijk up front. Clearly, The head coach's intent reeked of desperation.

And on the same day, across the border to the north, Rangers administered Celtic's first Scottish Premiership home defeat since December 2023. 

The former defeated the title-chasing team 3-2. Celtic's two goals came from Daizen Maeda's towering header in the 49th minute and Reo Hatate's slotted finish in the 74th minute. 

Sure, Celtic will still go on to win the league, but right now they must deal with the unusual feeling of the bitter sting of derby defeat at home.