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My Favorite Things on the Internet This Week

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Sean McDevitt
May 05, 2024

The Weekly Click

Hello internet stranger,

Welcome to The Weekly Click, a weekly (shocking, I know) updated list of interesting bits on the internet that I thought I’d share.

Happy clicking!

Online happenings that made my week.

The Phantom Menace: Reviewed as if It Were the First Star Wars Film Released

Love this. Simon Dillon's review perfectly captures why you should never start your Star Wars viewing experience with The Phantom Menace. Perfect tone.

‘Who Killed the Video Star? The Story of MTV’ Podcast

I don’t usually listen to miniseries podcasts, but this one caught my eye and then I just binged it. I’m a big fan of Dave Holmes, and this story about the rise and fall of MTV is fantastic. By the time this goes out, the last episode will be dropping. You can listen on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Midnight Special

I went down a rabbit hole of videos from The Midnight Special, the original late-night concert show. If you love 70s rock and roll, catch performances by Fleetwood Mac, Journey, KISS, Cheap Trick, The Cars, REO Speedwagon, and Humble Pie. There’s so much more.

Cobra Kai: The Final Season

One of my favorite nostalgia trips has been the last few seasons of Cobra Kai. It’s a great extension of that universe and has been a lot of fun. Season six will release its episodes in what Netflix is calling “a three-part event.” The first trailer provides a few teases. Looking forward to this.

The Jada Peebles Story

Joey Wagner has a great piece about University of Illinois Women’s Basketball player, Jada Peebles. The five-year student-athlete has a story to tell and Wagner hits it out of the park.

The articles you should read today.

How Far Trump Would Go

In exclusive interviews, the former President lays out a second-term agenda that would reshape America. It is horrifying. If someone tells you who they are, believe them.

The Comfortable Problem of Mid TV

It’s got a great cast. It looks cinematic. It’s, um … fine. And it’s everywhere. I don’t agree 100% with this take, but it’s not far off.

My Comments Are in the Google Doc Linked in the Dropbox I Sent in the Slack

Thanks for sending this along. I left my comments in the Google Doc. You don’t see my comments? You’re looking at the old document…

What Would Be The Scariest Message Humanity Could Receive From Space?

The Internet has a few ideas. Personally, I’d say, “Hide” or “We’re coming” would be the absolute worst.

The Outside Agitators On Campus Were The Police

After claiming her utmost concern with maintaining campus safety, Columbia President Minouche Shafik made the decision to put her students in danger.

Quotes, sayings, and other scribblings.

“Today is the worst AI will ever be.” — Alex Irpan

I always say “morning” instead of “good morning” because if it was a good morning, I would still be in bed, not talking to people.

“The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings.” — Kakuzo Okakura

I’m going to be a part of the last generation that remembers life before the Internet.

“Who you are tomorrow begins with what you do today.” ― Tim Fargo

MTV wouldn’t suck as much if they just went back to playing music videos.

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Thanks for hanging out. I know life can get pretty busy, so I’m glad we could get together. This weekend, I’m going to take five minutes and switch off everything. Find a quiet spot, put my phone on silent, and simply exist in that moment. When was the last time you just...stopped? I’m willing to bet it’s been too long. Give it a try, I’ll be here when you get back.

Be seeing you.