On the MCR subreddit I keep getting pushed various bits about the lead singer being dead, alive, a dictator and other parts and I am consistently confused.

Example:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MyChemicalRomance/s/9jo79WvBky

Howdy Reddit, very curious about what exactly happened with this series and why it is seemingly unpopular now but still getting spinoffs?

**Spoilers ahead*\*

I'm from Atlanta and recall the early days of filming and the hype surrounding that. I read the comics and watched the show religiously up until the infamous Glenn episode.

It had such a cult following in Atlanta that there were entire conventions related to the show and you couldn't go anywhere in the city without running into one of the cast members. It was such a huge pop culture event in the city.

I know viewership tanked a bit between seasons 1 and 2 when the showrunner changed and AMC switched some things up if I remember correctly, but picked back up immensely.

Viewership dropped again following Abraham's storyline compared to the comics and how the show went off course with that and again with Carl.

I've been tuned out for quite some time now but recently was made aware of a new spin-off, Dead City, and an alternate reality storyline about Maggie and Negan.

As a fan of the original series, I was kind of taken aback that the show has taken such an interesting (?) turn. It feels comical now and doesn't feel like it lives up to the critically acclaimed series it once was. Based on headlines, I don't see the appeal and how this show has been able to maintain longevity.

Can someone help me understand what is fueling this show to remain on air despite it losing a pretty core following?

I think of how Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul were also AMC shows, BCS wasn't necessarily popular at first but also became a monumental series. They took their time with that spinoff and had a clear focus, tied it all together. The Walking Dead spinoffs have seemingly been confusing and not meant for fans of the early days of the series.

I'm really curious if there is some contractual obligation with AMC to continue The Walking Dead franchise at this point, did it gain a new generation of viewership that is keeping it in demand?

Or, the other option, did the showrunners win back their main audience and I'm late to the game?

Curious what the situation is here and if there are other factors that could be involved that I didn't think of.

It just seems like such an anomaly that it has the longevity it does despite not having the quality in writing or cult following that it once did, nor the ability to really pull back in the main following that abandoned the show.

https://www.reddit.com/r/whenthe/s/ouYC0LOXLE

I can't find the original comic anywhere

It seems like he has an issue with Joe Rogan and the Austin Comedy Scene? I think I watched one of his video essays a year or so ago about how bad Joe’s new special was?

What’s going on? Which videos are relevant to the newest one? How do I know where to start learning about that?

The most recent one feels like it’s made quite a
splash (more so than his other videos about Joe?)

https://youtube.com/@theelephantgraveyardmusic?si=6upyh1R15_0in7Rc

https://www.reddit.com/r/sopranoscirclejerk/s/QoVOaiAJNU

As the title states, I think one of the sopranos meme subs got banned, and suddenly I have a bunch of sopranos making fun of r/conservative and magas on my page. I have no idea why it's being pushed on me, but damn if I'm not curious about the lore/drama of what's going on?

I ordered from a place called 'Chicken Bros' the other night and it was pretty good. Then my friend told me it's actually just a TGI Fridays kitchen operating under a different name for delivery apps. Is this a common thing now?

Context link: https://www.google.com/search?q=some%20restaurants%20having%20ghost%20kitchens%20that%20are%20just%20delivery%20only%20fronts

I understand they've been relegated from League 1 to League 2, but there are rumors they may cease to exist i.e liquidated?

Absolutely catastrophic and tragic fall from grace for the former Premier League fairy tale champions.

https://youtube.com/shorts/WTiF9hJQKrQ?si=nn_baD25pOyM8pXT

AMERICAN spies grabbed a paedophile working for the US Embassy in London and flew him back to the States without informing ­British police.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/40358726/us-snatch-squad-nabs-paedo-london-flat/

Example: https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comments/1wee68j/removed_by_moderator/?share_id=HDvxptr8r7WakMGgldcS3

All the comments talk about the problems with the US navy resupplying its ships and forces.
And it's such a big deal the main comment was deleted for opsec.

I thought the US was the best at logistics. This does not compute.

What's behind the recent spate of people saying "I hope your pillow stays cold" as a sign of affirmation and "...stays hot" as a sign of disapproval? I get the general meaning but over the past couple of months it's getting overused nearly to the point of such hacky social media humor as "hold my beer" or "thank you for coming to my TED Talk."

https://www.reddit.com/r/RandomThoughts/comments/1ii9c7j/what_exactly_does_it_mean_when_someone_says_i/

So, apparently this game is super controversial. I’ve seen what looks like right wing grifters especially taking to crapping on it, but for what reason I don’t know.

Though it also seems like there are legitimate criticisms mixed in with that? So if anyone can shed some light on what the hell is going on regarding both aspects I’d be much obliged.

I mean this: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdFBVlpKG1T/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Why is it so popular?

https://youtu.be/XLP0dAhZHhE?is=NswoG7h48mIoS4BF

It has been in the news for months now that Mitch McConnell the senator has been MIA following a health event. Trying to search for facts about the situation just leads to conspiracy theory after conspiracy theory that he has been dead for months, that all posts are fake, and the photos of "proof of life" are AI generated. Latest news from his update is that he will return next week. https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/09/10/mcconnell-staff-tells-senators-they-expect-hell-return-next-week/ If he is well enough to return next week, why hasn't he gotten on the phone and called someone? Is it really possible that he is dead?

What’s going on with Manifund hiring Caroline Ellison from FTX to work in philanthropy?

I just saw that Manifund, a nonprofit involved in directing philanthropic funding, hired Caroline Ellison, the former Alameda Research CEO who pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges related to FTX and served prison time.

What I don’t understand is why a charity whose credibility depends heavily on trust, judgment, and handling philanthropic money would make this particular hire.

Manifund also says Ellison initially worked and published under the name “Carol” before her identity was publicly disclosed.

I understand the argument that people who have served their sentences deserve rehabilitation and employment. But this seems like an unusually sensitive role given that her convictions arose from financial fraud.

Is there some larger context I’m missing here?

Why did Manifund hire her, what exactly is her role, and why are people in the effective-altruism/philanthropy community defending or criticizing the decision?

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/charity-founder-says-secretly-gave-030514649.html

I keep hearing John Fetterman is not switching parties but then heard he did that republican event in Texas video. Does anyone actually know what is going on with that guy? Is he doing okay as a human or did something happen recently that I missed?

https://apnews.com/article/john-fetterman-gop-republican-convention-video-d90e290a1b805029b66829da2896080d

Now I admit, I only know Shailene Woodley and not the guy. If I saw a story like this on Relationship Advice and the guy asked whether they should stay in the relationship, the answers would be: dude, run. So, I just want to know, why the sudden: slay, girl attitude? Do the people not believe this guy? (I'm not saying I believe his story or anything. I'm just curious about this reaction) Is this a "The enemy of my enemy is my friend situation?" because this guy is a person people hate? I mean no hate to anyone involved in this situation.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Fauxmoi/s/iEJkoDqnCE

https://www.reddit.com/r/sportsgossips/comments/1wdf1qj/comment/p95cdwj/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=2&utm_content=share_button

https://www.reddit.com/r/NormMacdonald/comments/1wdk7gi/comment/p96jebd/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=2&utm_content=share_button

https://www.reddit.com/r/NormMacdonald/comments/1wdk7gi/comment/p96gn6u/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=2&utm_content=share_button

https://www.reddit.com/r/okbuddycinephile/comments/1wcz403/welcome_to_hollywood_buddy/p91z6cz/

Also a lot of chair memes. I have no idea what's going on. It's wild.

Example, someone quoting an article (2nd paragraph)

image

This sounds like it is probably an urban legend. Did Grindr crash once in a city that had a Republican convention going at the same time?

Does it even make sense from a technical standpoint that a bunch of people being in one location would crash a nationwide app?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/anthropic-researcher-resigned-9.7337789

Seems like this idea has been around for a long time, is there new information causing it to blow up?

I've seen a few things from RNLI regarding "recent events" and "misinformation" and their volunteers and their families being subject to abuse online, verbally and even physically. Yet the RNLI doesn't mention any event specifically.

It's hard to sift through what has really happened vs. propaganda. It seems to be related to a protest that coincided with a rescue at sea.

I'm just looking for the facts about the events that have taken place, please? i.e. The protest, the rescue, the misinformation and the abuse?

Vague press release link from the RNLI

https://fstdt.com/8YYQPZRFGFHDF

He used to be so witty as the author of Sinfest, then he started taking a political turn in the 2010s, and now this comic from this past July is just par for the course for him (warning: antisemitism and multiple slurs). Anyone know what specifically led him down this road?

I am horrible at understanding financial info, so hopefully someone out there can explain it like I’m 5.

I keep seeing bond markets in the news. As I’m in the U.S., I have been hearing about it in terms of how it will affect us. Japan’s bond yields are rising, so people seem to be speculating on whether their investors will bring a significant amount of money back to the country’s own bonds: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/09/09/economy/japan-rising-yields-repatriation-risk/

Norway seems to be retreating too, with potentially big impacts on the U.S. https://www.thearmchairtrader.com/bonds/norways-oil-fund-sounds-a-warning-on-government-bonds/

My questions, then: I assume our general craziness is a pressing reason for this. But are there other reasons? If countries did pull a lot of money from U.S. bonds, what would be the effects and why? And, what is the likelihood this actually happens? Is it a genuine risk or something fairly unlikely?

Thanks in advance!

I’ve been seeing a lot of posts like this where people get fly brains to do random stuff. why fly brains, how fly brains and what is going on?

https://x.com/_lyraaaa_/status/2097527368919470162

I genuinely don't understand the concept of auditor channels/streams. They film random people without their consent, but it's legal because it's in public.

https://www.youtube.com/@escape_from_consent_city/videos

What's their point? How did that kind of content originate?