"These are exactly the laughs a hurting and divided country needs right now..."
Donald J. Trump has now been president-elect of these United States for over a week, though hurt feelings and acrimony continue to percolate in many circles. Republicans harboring resentment about being called “fascists” and “bros” while Democrats still wandering around in disbelief that their hand-picked candidate Kamala Harris got trounced.
A unifying comedy routine more necessary than ever.
The much-needed belly laugh did arrive but from the most unexpected of sources.
Our World Surf League.
Yesterday, while partisans shook fists at each other over Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard, the “global home of surfing” quietly released its annual “Purpose and Impact Report.”
Some highlights:
–WSL One Ocean creates opportunities for athletes to engage with local communities and organizations during various impact projects throughout the year.
-Since 2018, the WSL has measured, reduced, and offset emissions from the WSL Championship Tour and WSL operations. In total, from 2018 through 2023, the WSL has offset 29,067 tonnes of CO2 emissions (mtCO2e), which is equivalent to planting and growing 480,625 trees for 10 years (EPA).
-This year, the United Nations Environmental Program recognized WSL One Ocean as an Actor for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
-“Connecting the world’s surfers and their fans with other like-minded actors and opportunities has tremendous power in scaling up restoration waves and actions for our ocean and coastline ecosystems.”
– In 2025, WSL One Ocean aims to deepen its environmental efforts, strengthen support for ocean advocates, and empower coastal communities.
Abu Dhabi, here we come!
LOL.
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Awesome, when can we discuss the judging.
When you believe your own bullshit. Speaking of bullshit, anyone seen heard from Kamala lately?…Buehler?… Anyone?….
You know that’s Ryan Callinan in the photo holding a stick right…
“yaba yaba doo”
George Jetson..
‘yaba yaba zoo…”
Dane
“we need help clearing highways”
Craigs’s list
I only understand carbon emissions in cargo ship units. Can someone run the slater co2 shipping equation on the WSL’s “numbers” please?
Trump the one dividing the country. Lies Everytime he opens his mouth, talks shit about everyone who doesn’t agree with him, has a big for sale sign around his neck and will surely look to sell everything out to serve his own purpose. Meanwhile a bunch of adults continue to get duped by the con man. What is with the adoration? So many people around SD County been flying Trump flags for 8 years and they’ll probably keep em up for another 4. Of all people, a terrible leader and people adore him like he’s Jesus. It’s some of the most bizarre shit I have seen in my lifetime. Sad, shameful times.
Let go, its over.
it’s called a cult …
Do you think the government in Melbourne was oppressive in the way they treated citizens during Covid? Or do you agree with the lockdowns?
Which part of the Federal or State Government are you employed by?
Neither
You’re pretty zealous for a volunteer.
WSL trying to be everything to everyman. Should stick to doing what they do best. Though in all honesty I’m not sure what that is.
If the UN “recognized wsl one ocean as an actor”, as well as “connecting surfers and fans with other like-minded actors”, does that mean they could be up for an Oscar, or perhaps a Razzie ?
Will there be an awards category for associated media leaders like BeachGrit ?
And their commenters ?
Does this mean we’re all offially actors now, and will have to join their union ?
Will we have to go on strike ?
It’s a conundrum whatever way you look at it Beef.
we only had bongos…full moon tonight. cold&scared…deliver one frosty guiness or room temp and secure a meat locker.
“Will there be an awards category for blah, blah, blah? And their COMMENTERS?” ~ Beef
What do you think the upvotes are? F trophies, I received (5) upvotes on my last comment. I think I’ll send some money to Maui victims….
I just wanna know if we’re meant to be in the writers union or the actors union, or even the ‘seafood gatherer cooks’ union (if we found a fresh oarfish, and sold it as taco’s).
And if we’ll be expected to strike due to union involvement in any of the associated industries…
Then we’d get invited to Diddy parties. Next thing you know after BG crew gets there, Diddy shuts the party down saying were too twisted/perverted for him….
this is how it’s done in the pros. but in irony, I say Tyson (Chas) got the first shot off Paul (Ashton). Everybody deserves a re-match. Would pay per view on the pod with proceeds going to…fuck. where would the proceeds go? so many causes, so little time.
“Cause the world is running down, make the best of what’s still around!”
Disney/Youtuber or the man who bit Holyfield’s ear off. Who you got?
Only problem with taking any bet related to this crap is that its fake, like betting on WWE.
If it was fake, I don’t think Mike would be in the fighting shape he’s in. Weird two minute rounds and big gloves, though.
Its scripted. The contracts also typically include verbiage that stops the “challenger” from getting paid in full if he knocks this dumbfuck Paul out. So actually fake as in doesn’t actually occur-no, but a real fight it is NOT. It might be “sanctioned” but 14 oz gloves, 2 minute rounds, and only 8 rounds means it ain’t a real fight. Not to mention, Paul has never even fought an actual pro boxer, not a single one. Guy is a joke, all promotion no commotion.
It’s all about Tyson. He’s a money train even at 58 and somewhat befuddled. Investors in this farce are looking for another pay out streaking down the line. And it will happen. Absolutely.
Sportsbooks taking bets on it. Can’t be fake.
You can place bets on WWE as well. Do you think that is not “fake” too?
Taking bets where the outcome is predetermined is illegal.
F the law. It’s the people/orgs that take those bets you don’t want to be on the wrong side of….
Look it up.
I don’t think you understand that organized crime is a REAL thing. People don’t go playing games with books. Once they started taking bets, you don’t f’s around.
I do understand. This country is basically about to be run by one of them.
2nd under card went full rounds and ended in a draw. that’s why i don’t bet.
six undercards before the main event. just like WSL, will have to read about it in the AM. that lil slap by Iron Mike? Jake is fired up. USA Today have odds of tyson -150 Paul at +200 and have no idea what that means.
The boxing America deserves.
first since ali v the other guy, frazier…AM radio. Age SIXX
Wait until Exxon weighs in on the WSL.
https://www.newsweek.com/exxon-trump-not-pull-paris-climate-accords-1984660
it said something about “common sense ” lol
Exxon pays their contractors well, and on time. Whether the project is domestic, or abroad they have an excellent pay history.
Having hippy problems at your fracking site? Holla!
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Do you live in a tent? Or, do you have a house with central air? Do you walk, or drive? Have you ever flown? Virtue signaling about fantasy, sometimes exposes the lack of substance.
Did abolitionists wear cotton? Making illogical purity arguments to discredit a reality we’re born into isn’t really proving anything but a lack of imagination.
What?? LOL…yeah they did. Turn your power off, you’re killing the butterflies.
Young man, theres no need to feel down, i said young man pick yourself off the ground, etc etc.
Don’t worry Bexy. The Trump recession coming our way will filter Down Under. We’re all in this together. You’ll see.
Luckily my thing thrives in recession
Your thing is recessed? Maybe borrow some of DR’s blue pills?
Oh ya well I offest more emissions by not being able to afford to travel the world for surf so suck it One Ocean!
be “onest”
A little oily for speculations doesn’t ya think?
The fuhrer doesn’t read
*reijd
Doesn’t or can’t?
Stopped when Hustler went out of print.
sad day
The Jerry Falwell imbroglio was an all time troll.
I stand with strong people. Falwell could have owned the “imbroglio”, if he would have just countered. But no, he took the usual slime route of victimhood and cowardliness. I remember it well, because I read all of the articles…..
Maybe he was caught off guard about the part where he lost his virginity to his mother in an outhouse.
Chas, that’s Ryan Callinan saving the planet in that photo. Please return your Pulitzer to the proper authorities.
Bru…my thoughts ass well.
“Here, Chas. This goes in your asshole.”
Thing is that Chas is a closet Trump/MAGA lover. He just can’t say it out loud or the wifey might string him up by his balls that she holds.
Lets be real, she probably voted for Donald too.
So, she has an iq above 100!? Got it.
And yet you spend every day in your life reading his posts…and making comments no one care. Like mine. You are a leftie, and racist at the same time. Very dumb.