In a moment sure to delight lovers of colorful language everywhere, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has officially added the phrase “bag of dicks” to its pages. Yes, you read that correctly, “bag of dicks” is now a dictionary entry.
The newly-included term is labeled as “coarse slang,” with the definition: “In various expressions used to convey hostile or contemptuous dismissal, esp. to suck (or eat) a bag of dicks (frequently in imperative).”
This inclusion isn’t just a one-off shock entry. It’s part of OED’s ongoing mission to document the evolving nature of language, especially how casual, internet-fueled, and often vulgar phrases have permeated everyday conversation.
While the phrase may not be the sort of thing you’d drop into a wedding toast (unless it’s that kind of wedding), it’s definitely found a long-standing home in the corners of pop culture, meme culture, and online forums where creativity and crassness go hand in hand.
Like other recent additions such as “FAFO” and “smh,” this one reflects how online slang continues to shape the English language. And as always, Oxford’s additions aim not to endorse usage, but to acknowledge and record the way people really speak and write today.
So the next time someone tells you to go eat a bag of dicks, you’ll know they’re speaking proper English.
If you’ve got a popsicle in one hand and a scoop of rocky road in the other… I’m not sure how you’re also browsing the internet. But congrats – you’re living your best summer life!
A new poll confirmed that eating “ice cream or popsicles” is America’s #1 favorite summer activity. A full 60% of people love it, and another 35% say they like it. Only 1% admitted to hating it, and we assume they’ve been reported to the proper authorities.
Here’s the full top 10 rundown of summer favorites, based on what Americans actually enjoy most:
Eating ice cream or popsicles
Going on vacation
Grilling
Road trips
Going to the beach
Hiking or nature walks
Swimming in pools
Stargazing
Watching fireworks
Picnics
A few honorable mentions that just missed the top 10: boating, lounging in a hammock, roasting marshmallows, and amusement park adventures.
The biggest surprise? Sunbathing ranked low. Only 14% of Americans say they love laying out in the sun, while 18% outright hate it. Apparently, SPF and air conditioning are winning the culture war.
So if your summer checklist includes ice cream, beach days, road trips, and maybe a little stargazing, you’re officially doing it right.
Jared Fogel is a creep, NFL players vs. fireworks, and Oreo Thins make their debut. Here are 10 things that happened 10 years ago this week.
We found out Jared from Subway was a perv.
The FBI raided Jared Fogle’s home in Indiana on July 7, 2015 as part of a child pornography investigation. Subway immediately dumped him as their spokesman. Even worse, his cameo in “Sharknado 3” got cut! He agreed to a plea deal a month later that put him away for 15 years. He won’t be eligible for parole until 2029.
Two NFL players lost fingers playing with fireworks.
Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul had his right index finger amputated on July 8, 2015, four days after a firework mangled his hand. Bucs cornerback C.J. Wilson also lost two fingers in a fireworks mishap that same Fourth of July. The injury ended Wilson’s career. Pierre-Paul missed half a season and went on to make the Pro Bowl in 2020.
They added 10 more balls, but also dropped the number of Powerballs from 35 to 26. All told, it lowered the odds of hitting the jackpot from 1 in 175 million to 1 in 292 million, but the odds of winning smaller prizes increased. The changes led to the first $1 billion Powerball jackpot winner just six months later. ($1.59 billion in January 2016.)
Oreo Thins made their debut.
ABC News noted the thinner, snappier version took longer to soften when dunked in milk – 37 seconds vs. 19 for the O.G. (They also reported Thins were only 7 fewer calories, but it’sactually 18 fewer.)
The Women’s World Cup Final was the most-watched soccer match in U.S. history.
26.7 million Americans tuned in to watch the U.S. score four goals in the first 16 minutes and beat Japan 5-2. The ratings record stood for seven years until the Men’s World Cup Final between Argentina and France narrowly topped it with 26.73 million in 2022.
OTD in 2015: @CarliLloyd scored a hat trick in the first 16 minutes of the FIFA Women's World Cup Final vs Japan, leading the @USWNT to their 3rd World Cup Title 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/hOTsQrrTE6
A kid passed his driving test, then his mom crashed into the DMV.
It happened at a DMV in Huntsville, Alabama. She claimed the brakes didn’t work, but her son had just passed his test in the same car, so…
Taylor Swift gave $50,000 to an 11-year-old fan with cancer.
Naomi Oakes’ cancer went into remission a year later. She graduated from high school in 2022.
LucasFilm announced a Han Solo spinoff was in the works.
“Solo”came out in 2018 and made $393 million, but cost $275 million to make. By “Star Wars” standards, the $118 million profit was considered a modest success.
“Minions” was a massive hit.
The “Despicable Me” spinoff outgrossed the original, raking in $336 million. “Minions: The Rise of Gru” made even more in 2022, leading to a third Minions movie that was announced in July 2024.
If you’re mapping out the ultimate American road trip this summer, here’s a hot tip: maybe don’t start in Delaware. Or end in Delaware. Or drive through it unless your GPS absolutely insists.
WalletHub just released its annual list of the Best and Worst States for Summer Road Trips, and Delaware came in dead last. Yes, last. Fifty out of fifty.
The ranking looked at 32 factors, including cost, safety, and how many things there are to actually do.
National parks, beaches, amusement parks, lakes, scenic drives… basically all the reasons you’d leave your house in the first place. And apparently, Delaware offers… not a lot of that.
On the flip side, Minnesota took the top spot, which is a win for lakes, mosquitoes, and people who say “ope” unironically.
Here’s the Top 10:
1. Minnesota
2. New York
3. Ohio
4. Utah
5. Louisiana
6. Florida
7. Idaho
8. Texas
9. North Carolina
10. Pennsylvania
And now, the Bottom 10, aka the states where your road trip dreams might go to die:
50. Delaware
49. Connecticut
48. Rhode Island
47. Vermont
46. Montana
45. Hawaii
44. California (amazing things to do, disgusting gas prices)
43. New Mexico
42. Arkansas
41. Maryland
Some bonus tidbits: Louisiana is the cheapest state for a road trip. Idaho is the safest. California has the most to do, but good luck affording any of it unless you’re road-tripping in a Prius and living on protein bars.
And if you’re looking to not get rear-ended, steer clear of New Mexico, South Carolina, and Tennessee… they are the least-safe states to road trip through.
And why is Delaware last? Well, it’s small, and it’s quiet. So unless you’re really into scenic bank headquarters and toll booths, maybe keep driving.
Break out the cocoa and crank up the AC because Hallmark Channel’s beloved Christmas in July tradition is back starting today. And this year, it’s coming with a fresh sprinkle of holiday magic: a brand-new docuseries about their first-ever Christmas Cruise.
The network’s mid-year yuletide binge-fest is known for rerunning cozy classics like “Christmas Under Wraps” and “The Nine Lives of Christmas”, but 2025’s lineup comes with some festive firsts.
It’s normal to watch Christmas movies in July, right?
And then premiering Monday night is “Christmas at Sea”, a four-part reality series following Hallmark superfans aboard the inaugural Christmas Cruise that set sail last November. Think Christmas carols, themed excursions, and more twinkly lights than your neighborhood HOA would ever allow.
Then the four-movie anthology, “Unwrapping Christmas”, which had been exclusive to Hallmark+, is getting its broadcast debut.
And the holiday cheer doesn’t stop there. Another Hallmark+ exclusive, the eight-episode limited series “Holidazed”, will finally hit linear TV screens. So if you’ve been dodging spoilers for that one, your time has come.
For the full schedule of sugarplum-packed programming, head to HallmarkChannel.com.
I never watch the puke-inducing Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. The competition itself is the grossest 10 minutes of wiener-related content on the internet… and that’s saying something.
But without fail, competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut’s intro is must-watch TV and was an unmatched level of epic once again this year. Who in their right mind starts a monologue about hot dogs with this line?
We are humbled by age in preparation for the great insult of death. But there are those who stand immortal.
Chestnut – who according to his 2025 intro was “formed from the shards of shattered angels” – returned after a year off to once again dominate the competition, horking down an insane 70.5 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. That’s one dog every 8.45 seconds! 🤮 (2nd place was 46.5 hot dogs. #pathetic)
But again, I choose not to focus on the absurdity of eating nearly six dozen hot dogs in 600 seconds, and instead honor the absurd level of drama that consummate hype-man and Major League Eating co-founder George Shea brings to the event each year.
George Shea works a serious job at his New York-based real estate public relations firm.
But every Fourth of July, he dons a straw hat and emcees Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.
George delivered these words about Chestnut in 2019 but deserves to have them echoed about himself:
He is the silent warrior who stands where land meets horizon, steadfast and unshakable, a city on a hill lit for all to see. A poem, written using every word of every language of every country in the world. He is a bead of light floating in the dark oil of night. For he is the very vessel of our freedom – the champion of the 4th of July.
Thanks for the irrational level of drama, George. We’re here for it.
If you’ve ever found yourself reluctantly applauding at the end of a terrible concert, you’re not alone. According to a new poll, 60% of Americans say they’ll clap no matter how bad the performance is . . . because it’s polite, expected, and less awkward than sitting in silence.
That leaves about a third of us who aren’t so generous with our applause. In fact, 31% say they only clap if the performance actually deserves it. Then there’s the 7% who aren’t even sure what kind of clapper they are, and the rare 2% who claim they never clap at the end of shows. (Which feels oddly specific and a little suspicious.)
So why do so many people fake the applause? Social pressure.
One in four Americans admit they’ve clapped just because everyone else was doing it, not because they actually enjoyed what they saw.
The same goes for those spontaneous standing ovations, where you’re not sure if you’re honoring a theatrical triumph or just trying to see over the tall guy in front of you.
And while some of us might give every act a round of applause—especially if there’s free wine involved—others draw the line at certain events. Kids’ school recitals, for example, seem to be a tipping point for even the most automatic clappers. No offense, Timmy, but that wobbly rendition of “I’m a Little Teapot” isn’t quite Grammy-worthy.
Still, applause is a weirdly powerful social cue. It’s one part appreciation, one part herd mentality. And even if the performance was a dud, sometimes clapping is more about acknowledging the effort than the execution.
So next time you’re at a show that didn’t quite stick the landing, go ahead and clap if you feel like it. Or don’t. But if you do find yourself standing, applauding, and questioning your life choices . . . you’re not alone.
If your big Fourth of July plans include sitting around doing as little as humanly possible, congratulations… you’re in good company.
According to a new poll, the number one thing Americans are looking forward to this weekend is doingnothing.
43% of people say their Independence Day plans involve kicking back at home, which officially makes chilling out the most American activity of all.
But not everyone’s embracing couch life. Here’s what else is on the agenda this Fourth of July:
35% are planning some quality time with family or heading to a family gathering.
33% will be attending a barbecue or picnic. (Is it even the Fourth without a hot dog and questionable potato salad?)
16% will catch a fireworks display—whether from a local park or the neighbor who always buys the illegal stuff from out of state.
10% say they’ll be setting off their own fireworks, which actually seems low. (We see you, backyard pyros.)
10% are heading to a formal Fourth of July event like a parade.
11% will be watching sports, possibly from a lawn chair.
5% plan to hit the beach.
4% will go camping or hiking.
2% are going fishing.
And a surprisingly relatable 10% answered “none of the above,” a.k.a. “zero plans, leave me alone.”
So whether you’re lighting up the grill, setting off fireworks, or just setting your phone to “Do Not Disturb,” it looks like there’s no wrong way to celebrate. Just don’t feel bad if your most ambitious goal this weekend is not putting on pants. That, apparently, is the true American dream.
If you’ve ever screamed, “WE FORGOT THE BAKED BEANS!” like it was a national emergency, you’re not alone. Instacart just dropped data on what people were frantically ordering for the Fourth of July last year.
Here are the Top 10 Items That Surged in the lead-up to America’s birthday:
Canned Baked Beans – 4.2x more popular than average.
Hot Dog Buns
Watermelons – Great for eating, better for watching your delivery driver try to lug five of them up your front steps. (Don’t forget to tip.)
Hot Dogs
Hamburger Buns
Popsicles – Melting in 0.6 seconds, just like your will to host a backyard party.
Pickles – Because your aunt insists the potato salad needs “CRUNCH.”
Mayonnaise – For salads, slathering, and summoning flies from six ZIP codes away.
Potato Chips
Lemonade & Limeade
Honorable Mentions from the Patriotic Panic Cart:
Rainier Cherries – $37 per bag and worth every sweet, bougie bite.
Angel Food Cake – Light, fluffy, and usually topped with fruit like it’s pretending to be healthy.
Frozen Daiquiri & Piña Colada Mixes – For people who want to feel “beachy” while standing on concrete.
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So if you find yourself panic-ordering watermelon, and 14 pounds of beans on July 3rd . . . don’t worry. You’re not alone. You’re just very American.
Ozzy Osbourne took his final bow onstage at Black Sabbath’s “Back to the Beginning” show in England. It reunited all four original members – guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler, and Ozzy Osbourne – for the first time in 20 years. The all-day event went down in their hometown, Birmingham, England, and raised almost $200 million for charity.
Over 5 million of us metalheads around the world tuned into the livestream so we didn’t have to miss out. But it started at 10:00 a.m. ET… or 7:00 a.m. for people on the West Coast, like me. (7:00 a.m. on a SATURDAY?!)
Since I had to be up so early, I decided to make it fun – and delicious – with a few breakfast dish ideas to celebrate.
If you missed your chance to make them for Ozzy, they’ll also work well for a little-known holiday in October called Halloween – or if dark and spooky is your M.O., anytime!
8 slices bacon (about 8 ounces), cut into 1/2″ pieces
1 tablespoon avocado oil
18 large eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half
3 scallions, thinly sliced
2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
2 teaspoons of Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
18″ x 13″ sheet pan
Bat-shaped cookie cutter
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. After cutting the bacon, spread it onto the sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with oil. Bake about 15 minutes until it is crisp and lightly browned. Remove from oven, but do not drain fat. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
Whisk the eggs, half-and-half, salt, pepper, and scallions. Pour mixture over the bacon, and top with tomatoes and cheese. Carefully return the pan into the oven, and bake until the eggs are set (about 25 minutes.)
Let the eggs cool for about 5 minutes. Using the cookie cutter, stamp out your bats. Enjoy!
Note: In the TikTok video, I cut the recipe in half.
Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake
Ingredients:
2 Pink Lady apples (Ozzy’s fav!) – Peeled, cored, and diced
1 tablespoon of light brown sugar + 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1 can of Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls
5 tablespoons of unsalted butter – melted
1/3 cup of packed light brown sugar
9″ baking pan
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. (I used avocado oil.)
Cut each cinnamon roll into 6 pieces. Sprinkle the pieces evenly in your greased baking pan.
Sauté apples in a skillet, and add the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture. Add water as necessary. Once the apples are done, drain if necessary, then add them to your baking pan.
In a microwave safe bowl, melt butter. Mix in the 1/3 cup of brown sugar. Pour over the cinnamon roll pieces and apples.
Bake for 28 – 33 minutes, or until the center is cooked through. Once it’s done, let cool for 10 minutes.
Before serving, don’t forget to pour the icing! If you prefer a thinner glaze, you can mix a tablespoon of milk or heavy whipping cream. Voila!
