Beside and below the preview of a story on the border crisis in Texas and the detrimental effects it’s having on both those seeking refuge and the environment were two scintillating tidbits: the betting at this year’s Kentucky Derby soared to a record $320.5 million, according to ESPN; and the theme of this year’s Met Gala is… wait for it… “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” Riveting stuff.
An appropriate split screen for America to take in, a perfect snapshot. Oh, and there’s a possibility of more tornadoes and “giant” hail in the Midwest today.
The only thing missing was an update on Taylor Swift’s latest platinum drivel.
Speaking of the Derby—are the horses really athletes? Can trainers and keen observers really sense an animal’s competitive spirit, see the fire in its eyes? Or is this just what people tell themselves as they try to defend one of the last vestiges of a gilded age when no one gave a shit about anything but their own legacy and amusement?
Hey, it’s survived a lot longer than the Hegins Pigeon Shoot.
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