What’s Trending: Monday, May 10th, 2021
#ElonMusk
o The Tesla CEO, founder of SpaceX and business magnate hosted Saturday Night Live over the weekend.
o He showed viewers that he does have a quirky sense of humor.
o He also announced that he is the show’s first host with Asperger Syndrome, although that turned out to be false as Dan Aykroyd, who used to be a cast member on SNL, actually hosted the show back in 2003.
o Asperger Syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that makes it difficult to engage in social interactions and nonverbal communication. It is characterized as an autism spectrum disorder and does not affect one’s intelligence or language.
#Jeopardy
o Place your bets now!
o Jeopardy! producer, Mike Richards, announced that the game show will announce its permanent host this summer, just in time for the new season.
o Following the passing of longtime host, Alex Trebek in November, the show has had a string of celebrities like Aaron Rogers, Dr. Oz and Anderson Cooper.
o Richards says that it “will all come down to testing” with the top executives at Sony Entertainment.
o The show is expected to begin filming its new season in July or early August with its official host in place.
#CaveSyndrome
o As COVID rates decline, adults are now facing a new issue called Cave Syndrome.
o And American Psychological Association study found that 49% of adults expect to feel uncomfortable about resuming in-person interactions.
o And 48% of those who have received the COVID vaccine said the same thing.
o Experts say that they’ve linked it to three factors: habit, risk perception, and social connections.
o Treatments can include medication or gradual exposure to fearful conditions.
#IHOP
o The pancake house is trying to make it up to Adam Sandler.
o They have made today Milkshake Monday, where guests will be able to enjoy bottomless milkshakes from 12pm to 8pm.
o Unfortunately for us, it is only taking place at the 19 IHOP locations in Long Island where Sandler was attempting to dine.
o The move was inspired by a viral TikTok video that showed him leaving an IHOP after he was told there was a 30 minute wait.
o He later joked on social media that the reason he left was because he was told “the all-you-can-eat deal didn’t apply to milkshakes.”
o Well, it does now! So let’s see if Adam stops by!