Adam Sandler has never been shy about poking fun at himself, but he really leaned into it while being honored at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards.
The Sandman received a Career Achievement Award, and shared his personal list of “10 Reasons Why I Know I’m F***ing Old.” And yes, it went exactly where you think it did.
Here’s a recap of all 10 from his speech:
1. “The other day, I had to swallow a Viagra just to take a [pee]. And of course I had to call my doctor because of [pee] lasting for more than four hours.”
2. “When I sit down, it sounds like a semi-truck driving over a family of lobsters cracking their knuckles and eating Pop Rocks.”
3. “My tongue only has one taste bud left. Everything I eat now tastes like oatmeal, except oatmeal which tastes like Vaseline.”
4. Using a font so big that his texts “can be read by anyone with a window seat on a Delta flight.”
5. “[Using] a Dude Wipes on my pee-hole.”
6. “When I dive to the bottom of the pool, most of my back skin stays floating on top of the water.”
7. “At my high school reunions, I spend most of the night saying, ‘I’m so sorry to hear that.'”
8. None of his toenails are the same color anymore and they look like “a box of Crayola crayons” when he takes his socks off.
9. “I called the Depend diaper headquarters and asked them if they ever considered getting into the sweatpants game.”
9.5. (He wrote a second #9 in case the first one didn’t work.) “My testicles are sagging so low that I now have to walk while wearing four shoes.”
10. He starts a movie and falls asleep almost immediately. Quote, “To every one of you fellow artists out there who are getting all the accolades, I must say I loved the first 30 seconds of all of your movies.”
If the mashed potatoes you make are always bland, Martha Stewart has a game-changing tip that will up your potato game.
And no, it has nothing to do with peeling technique, potato variety, or how aggressively you whisk. According to Martha, the secret to ultra creamy, ultra dreamy mashed potatoes is simple: CREAM CHEESE.
During a visit to the Today show, Martha dropped the wisdom she picked up from her mom. Her method is built on classic basics like butter and milk, but with one rich upgrade that apparently makes all the difference. As she put it, “My mother’s mashed potatoes, secret ingredient. Cream cheese with the butter and milk.”
The internet did what the internet always does, and people quickly split into Team Martha and Team Absolutely Not. Some commenters praised the idea for adding tang and extra richness. Others declared their loyalty to alternatives like sour cream or Greek yogurt, both of which also bring a little zip to the bowl without as much decadence.
The fun part is that none of this changes the basics. Mashed potatoes are still one of the most forgiving dishes on the table. Whether you go rustic and lumpy, silky and whipped, buttery, tangy, garlicky, roasted, or dairy-free, adding cream cheese just gives you one more option to test while everyone is in the kitchen sneaking samples.
If you want to test the Martha method for yourself, she shared the tip on air. And she posted her full recipe online, which keeps things simple but indulgent.
Trying to rank the best cartoon characters of all time is basically asking for chaos.
Everyone has their favorites, everyone has nostalgia blinders on, and everyone is convinced their childhood cartoons were objectively better. MovieWeb.com leaned into that chaos anyway and released a ranked list of the Top 20 cartoon characters ever, and honestly, it is pretty solid, even if it is guaranteed to start arguments.
At the very top of the list is Mickey Mouse, the original cartoon superstar and the face of an entire entertainment empire. Mickey has been around for nearly a century and somehow remains instantly recognizable to kids, parents, and grandparents alike. Right behind him is Bugs Bunny, the wisecracking Looney Tunes icon who turned sarcasm into an art form long before it was cool.
Landing at number three is the entire Simpsons family, which feels like a bit of a cheat but also completely justified. Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie have been cultural fixtures for decades, shaping comedy, satire, and animated TV in a way few characters ever have.
SpongeBob SquarePants takes the fourth spot, representing a newer generation of cartoon dominance. He is endlessly quotable, wildly expressive, and somehow appeals to kids and exhausted adults at the same time. Fred Flintstone comes in at number five, reminding everyone that cartoons were doing prime-time TV long before streaming existed.
Classic chaos lands at number six with Tom and Jerry, while Ash Ketchum and Pikachu from “Pokémon” grab the seventh spot. Scooby-Doo checks in at number eight, proving that cowardly mystery-solving dogs never go out of style.
Rounding out the top ten are Snoopy and Charlie Brown at nine, followed by Optimus Prime at ten. One brings quiet, existential humor, and the other brings robots, explosions, and inspirational speeches.
The middle of the list features the “South Park” kids at eleven, the “Rugrats” gang at twelve, and Wile E. Coyote with the Road Runner at thirteen. Daffy Duck and Porky Pig follow at fourteen and fifteen, representing the golden age of animation absurdity.
Tweety and Sylvester come in at sixteen, Garfield at seventeen, Casper the Friendly Ghost at eighteen, and Popeye the Sailor Man at nineteen. Closing out the list at number twenty are the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, who have somehow remained cool through multiple generations, reboots, and pizza-related catchphrases.
No list like this will ever make everyone happy, but that is kind of the point. Whether you grew up with Saturday morning cartoons, after-school reruns, or streaming marathons, these characters helped define pop culture. The full list goes to 35, and if your favorite didn’t make it, congratulations, you have just found your next argument.
If you are looking for an easy, enjoyable way to boost your mental health, the answer might already be in your headphones.
A new study says listening to music every day can seriously improve how you feel, and there is even a recommended daily dose. According to the British Academy of Sound Therapy, the magic number is 78 minutes of music per day to help maintain good mental health.
That might sound oddly specific, but the idea is simple. Different types of music support different emotional needs, and mixing them together creates the biggest benefit.
The study breaks those 78 minutes into categories.
To start, about 14 minutes of uplifting music can help boost happiness and put you in a better mood. Think songs that instantly make you smile or sing along, even if you are a little off-key.
Next comes 16 minutes of calming music to help you relax. This is the stuff you might play while winding down, commuting, or trying to shut your brain off after a long day.
Another 16 minutes should be whatever music helps you work through sadness. That could be emotional songs, comfort tracks, or anything that helps you process feelings instead of bottling them up.
You also need 15 minutes of motivating music to help with focus and concentration. This is your productivity soundtrack, the kind of music that makes you feel like you can take on your to-do list without screaming into a pillow.
Finally, there are 17 minutes of music chosen specifically to help manage anger, whether that means aggressive songs you can vent to or calmer tracks that help you cool off.
The good news is you do not have to hit all 78 minutes every single day to see benefits. Researchers say listening to just 11 minutes of music a day can still have therapeutic effects. And if you are really short on time, even five minutes of music can boost your happiness.
That makes this one of the most realistic wellness recommendations ever. No gym membership, no meal prep, no complicated routine. Just press play. Whether it is in the car, while cooking, or during a quick break at work, those minutes add up.
So if anyone asks why you are always listening to music, you now have a scientific excuse. You are not procrastinating. You are maintaining your mental health. And according to the experts, that playlist is basically self-care.
If pop culture has taught us anything, it’s that we love to argue about fictional people almost as much as real ones. And now we have a brand new reason to fight in the group chat. TheRinger.com did a March Madness-style bracket to determine the biggest pop culture jerk of all time, and the final winner is a name Adam Sandler fans know very well.
Shooter McGavin is officially the biggest pop culture jerk ever.
The smug, trash-talking golf villain from “Happy Gilmore” squeaked out a narrow victory in the championship round, beating Eric Cartman from “South Park” with 54% of the vote. That is a tight finish, especially considering Cartman has spent decades being aggressively awful to just about everyone within shouting distance.
The tournament started with a massive field of 64 fictional jerks pulled from movies, TV shows, and cartoons. We’re talking about a truly stacked lineup of unpleasant personalities. Early competitors included Draco Malfoy, Gollum, Stifler from “American Pie”, Newman from “Seinfeld”, Jerry from “Tom & Jerry”, and Biff Tannen from “Back to the Future”. Right away, it was clear this bracket was not messing around.
The list got even more chaotic when you dug deeper. Phil Connors from “Groundhog Day” made an appearance, along with Larry David playing a version of himself on “Curb Your Enthusiasm”. Squidward from “SpongeBob SquarePants” was there, Veruca Salt from “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” showed up, and Jim Halpert from “The Office” was thrown into the mix.
Jim’s inclusion raised a few eyebrows, but if you look at the show through the eyes of Dwight, Roy, or especially Toby, it makes sense. Jim did manage to beat Real Housewife Ramona Singer in the first round, but his run ended when he lost to Biff in the next matchup.
When the dust settled, the Final Four came down to Shooter McGavin, Eric Cartman, Biff Tannen, and Larry David. That is an impressive group of people you would absolutely avoid at a party. In the end, Shooter’s combination of arrogance, constant trash talk, and total lack of self-awareness pushed him over the top.
There is also something deeply funny about Larry David almost winning a tournament for playing a jerk based on himself. If anything, that feels like the kind of result he would appreciate the most.
So congrats to Shooter McGavin, who now holds the most prestigious and completely meaningless title in pop culture history. And if you disagree with the result, do not worry. That just means the bracket did its job.
If you have ever caught yourself accidentally speeding because a song came on a little too strong, science says you are not imagining it.
A new study suggests that certain popular songs can actually make you drive faster and take more risks behind the wheel, all because of their tempo.
Researchers at the South China University of Technology looked at how music affects driving behavior and found that songs with a tempo of 120 beats per minute or higher can encourage drivers to speed up and drive more aggressively.
Translation: If the song makes you want to drum on the steering wheel, it might also make your foot heavier on the gas.
According to the study, these are the most dangerous songs to drive to:
“American Idiot” by Green Day
“Party in the USA” by Miley Cyrus
“Mr. Brightside” by The Killers
“Don’t Let Me Down” by The Chainsmokers
“Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen
The common thread here is speed. Fast tempos can raise your heart rate and adrenaline, making you more likely to drive faster without realizing it. The researchers say it is not about the genre, it is about how your brain responds to the rhythm.
On the flip side, the study also identified songs that are far less likely to turn your commute into a Fast and Furious audition.
Least dangerous songs to drive to:
“Location” by Khalid
“Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin
“Under the Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
“God’s Plan” by Drake
“Africa” by Toto
Of course, this does not mean you need to delete half your music library. It just means being aware of how music can influence your mood and behavior. If you are cruising on the highway or stuck in traffic, a calmer playlist might help keep both your speed and your blood pressure in check.
So maybe save “Mr. Brightside” for karaoke night, and let “Africa” guide you safely home.
If the mere idea of karaoke makes you break into a cold sweat, good news. You’re not alone, and science, or at least a survey with some research behind it, is officially on your side.
Someone set out to find the best karaoke songs for people who absolutely, positively cannot sing, and the results are basically a greatest hits playlist of crowd-powered confidence.
The research ranked the 30 best karaoke songs for non-singers, meaning tracks that are loud, familiar, forgiving, and almost impossible to ruin when the whole bar is yelling along with you. These are songs where enthusiasm matters more than pitch, and where missing a note is not a failure, it’s part of the experience.
Before you panic-scroll for something obscure, relax. The Top 10 reads like the ultimate drunk wedding reception playlist.
Coming in at number one is “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond, which barely even counts as singing. At some point, the crowd just takes over with the “bum bum bum,” and you’re basically hosting a singalong. Right behind it is “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi, a song that lives entirely off vibes, fist pumps, and shouting “whoa” at the correct times.
Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” lands at number three, because no one in the room cares how it sounds as long as everyone commits emotionally.
The full list runs all the way to 30, and yes, it’s packed with similarly forgiving favorites. If karaoke night is looming and your vocal confidence is nonexistent, this list is basically your survival guide.
Grab one of these songs, sing loudly, smile bigger, and remember, the louder the room gets, the less anyone notices how you sound.
Some classic movies celebrate their golden anniversaries this year. Here are 26 movies . . . both great and not-so-great . . . that turn 50 in ’26.
“Taxi Driver”
Robert De Niro is a lonely man in an ugly city that just doesn’t give a damn . . . much like Joaquin Phoenix in “Joker”, a film heavily inspired by “Taxi Driver”. In an ironic twist, “Joker” features De Niro as the man who pretty much pushes Joaquin’s character over the edge.
In addition to “Joker” and countless pop culture references to the classic line “You talkin’ to me?”, the film also inspired the real-life attempt on President Ronald Reagan’s life in 1981. Would be assassin John Hinckley Jr. was obsessed with Jodie Foster’s portrayal of a 12-year-old prostitute, and did it to impress her.
“The Bad News Bears”
The ultimate underdog story. There’s real heart underneath all the profanity and vulgarity, and anyone who’s ever played Little League will tell you that this movie really gets it right.
The 2005 remake, featuring Billy Bob Thornton taking the reigns from Walter Matthau as the team’s ne’er-do-well alcoholic coach, isn’t terrible . . . although it ultimately wimps out by having the kids celebrate nearly winning the championship with NON-ALCOHOLIC beer.
WARNING: This trailer contains racial slurs:
“All the President’s Men”
A film about American journalists with the guts to stand up to government corruption? File this one under “Fiction”.
“Family Plot”
Although it got overwhelmingly positive reviews at the time of its release, this is not considered among Alfred Hitchcock’s great films. It’s mostly notable for being his last.
“The Omen”
What “The Exorcist” did in bringing demonic possession into the public consciousness, “The Omen” did for the Antichrist. While considered the lesser of the two, this one is a lot more fun. The creative kills, which were amped up for 1978’s “Damien: The Omen 2”, were obvious precursors to Rube Goldberg-esque death sequences in the “Final Destination” films.
“The Outlaw Josey Wales”
One of Clint Eastwood’s best-loved Westerns, based on the 1973 novel “The Rebel Outlaw Josey Wales”, by half-Cherokee author Forrest Carter. But check this out:
While doing promotion for the movie, Forrest Carter was exposed as Asa Earl Carter, a notorious segregationist and KKK leader . . . who wrote the infamous line “Segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever” for Alabama Governor George Wallace.
“Car Wash”
A landmark comedy with a killer theme song and some top-of-the-line black comedians and musicians, including Richard Pryor, The Pointer Sisters, Garrett Morris, Bill Duke, Franklyn Ajaye, Antonio Fargas, and . . . George Carlin???
The script was written by Joel Schumacher, who would go on to direct “St. Elmo’s Fire”, “The Lost Boys”, “The Client”, “A Time to Kill”, “Batman Forever”, and, regrettably, “Batman & Robin”.
“Carrie”
One of the greatest horror movies of all time, this one put director Brian DePalma on the map, and netted stars Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie Oscar nominations.
It also features John Travolta saying “Git ‘er done” decades before Larry the Cable Guy based his entire act on the line.
“Rocky”
What’s left to say about this one, other than the fact that it could have been a much different movie. Sylvester Stallone wrote it, and was determined to star in it. He even rejected a six-figure deal that would have seen someone else playing the lead role. As would happen with Rocky in the film, Stallone’s dogged persistence paid off.
“Freaky Friday”
The O.G., starring Jodie Foster and Barbara Harris in the Lindsay Lohan / Jamie Lee Curtis roles. It was actually based on a novel of the same name by Mary Rodgers, published in 1972.
Honorable, and Dishonorable, Mentions:
“The Man Who Fell to Earth”: A British sci-fi drama starring David Bowie.
“Grizzly”: A “Jaws” rip-off rushed into theaters in less than a year, about an 18-foot killer grizzly bear.
“Mother, Jugs & Speed”: Guess which one Raquel Welch played?
“The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane”: A effective thriller starring a precocious Jodie Foster and a super-creepy Martin Sheen. (Yeah, Jodie Foster was all over the place in ’76.)
“Food of the Gods”: If “Man fights giant chicken” is all you need to hear to prompt you to seek this one out, you’re my kinda people.
“Murder by Death”: A hilarious whodunit that suffers from a very dated performance by Peter Sellers as a Charlie Chan-style Asian detective.
“Squirm”: Killer worms, you say? Sign me up!
“Bugsy Malone”: An all-kid gangster musical comedy starring Scott Baio and . . . are you freakin’ kidding me??? . . . Jodie Foster again.
“Marathon Man”: A thriller starring Dustin Hoffman as a long-distance runner who gets caught up in a plot by Nazi war criminals to retrieve stolen diamonds.
“The Song Remains the Same”: The legendary Led Zeppelin concert film.
“Buffalo Rider”: A bizarre little flick that would, decades later, inspire the hilarious YouTube parody series, “Guy on a Buffalo“.
“Assault on Precinct 13”: A tense, pre-“Halloween” thriller from John Carpenter.
“Network”: A TV news satire that still hits.
“A Star is Born”: Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson in the third of what are now FOUR versions of this story.
“Silver Streak”: The first of four Richard Pryor / Gene Wilder collabs.
“King Kong”: Not great but not terrible (although I concede that this opinion is debatable), this remake features Jessica Lange in her debut film role.
It’s officially 2026, which means a very specific group of songs is hitting the big 50.
Yes, the biggest hit songs of 1976 are now officially 50 years old, and no, we are not emotionally prepared for that information. These tracks ruled the radio, packed dance floors, and somehow still pop up in movies, commercials, and wedding playlists like they never aged a day.
According to Billboard’s Year-End chart, 1976 was an absolute monster year for pop, disco, funk, and soft rock. You’ve got legendary artists, unforgettable hooks, and songs so familiar you probably know every word without realizing it.
So happy 50th birthday to the music of 1976. They might be old enough for AARP mailers, but they still sound pretty great turned up way too loud.
Here are the Top 26 Songs from Billboard’s 1976 Hot 100 Year-End chart:
“Silly Love Songs”, Paul McCartney and Wings
“Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”, Elton John and Kiki Dee
“Disco Lady”, Johnnie Taylor
“December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)”, The Four Seasons
“Play That Funky Music”, Wild Cherry
“Kiss and Say Goodbye”, The Manhattans
“Love Machine”, The Miracles
“50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”, Paul Simon
“Love Is Alive”, Gary Wright
“A Fifth of Beethoven”, Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band
“Sara Smile”, Daryl Hall and John Oates
“Afternoon Delight”, Starland Vocal Band
“I Write the Songs”, Barry Manilow
“Fly, Robin, Fly”, Silver Convention
“Love Hangover”, Diana Ross
“Get Closer”, Seals and Crofts
“More, More, More”, Andrea True Connection
“Bohemian Rhapsody”, Queen
“Misty Blue”, Dorothy Moore
“Boogie Fever”, The Sylvers
“I’d Really Love to Seee You Tonight”, England Dan & John Ford Coley
“You Sexy Thing”, Hot Chocolate
“Love Hurts”, Nazareth
“Get Up and Boogie”, Silver Convention
“Take It to the Limit”, Eagles
“(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty”, KC and the Sunshine Band
If you love movie rankings, prestige cinema, or simply arguing with strangers online about which films actually deserve awards, Rolling Stone handed you a fresh piece of ammo.
The magazine released its official list of the 20 best movies of the year, and it’s full of buzzy titles, festival darlings, and at least one film your coworker has been begging you to watch for six months. Movie fans have already started debating the picks, which makes this a perfect moment for anyone googling phrases like best movies 2025, top films of the year, or Rolling Stone list.
Topping the collection is “One Battle After Another”, a film whose title alone feels like a summary of adulthood. Right behind it is “Hamnet”, the Shakespeare-adjacent drama that has been quietly dominating film conversations all season. Also landing in the upper tier are the spy thriller “Black Bag”, the historical drama “Train Dreams”, and the stylish French standout “Nouvelle Vogue”.
What makes Rolling Stone’s list fun is how wide the tonal range is. You get intense dramas like “No Other Choice”, charming indies such as “Sorry, Baby”, and the chaotic delight “Marty Supreme”, which somehow clawed its way into the Top 10. The mid-section includes emotionally charged picks like “Sentimental Value” and the art-house favorite “Peter Hujar’s Day”.
“Eddington” brings the tensions of the pandemic to a violent end, while “Orwell: 2+2=5” offers us a look at the career of “1984” author George Orwell. There are also films with big cultural buzz like “Universal Language”, “Best Wishes for All”, and the intriguingly titled “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl”, which absolutely sounds like something that played to ten-minute standing ovations at Cannes.
The list rounds out with a mix of genre films and heavy hitters: “The Phoenician Scheme”, “Caught by the Tides”, a fresh take on “Frankenstein”, and horror thriller “Weapons”. Even though they sit in the 11 through 20 slots, these movies have all had serious word-of-mouth energy this year.
Lists like this tend to reflect broader trends: more literary adaptations, more international filmmaking in the spotlight, and a whole lot of stories anchored in personal identity and political urgency.
Whether or not your favorites made the cut, Rolling Stone’s lineup shows how varied and experimental modern filmmaking has become. And hey, if you needed a new watchlist, here are 20 solid excuses to ignore your responsibilities for an entire weekend.
My main question is: Where is “Sinners” on this list?
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