Donald Trump Blames Hamas Attack On German Bread In Half-Baked Spelling Goof

Posted on 14/10/2023 by Boris Clair

Donald Trump finally found the perfect treat on Friday to go with a cup of covfefe: a “STOLLEN” election.

Stollen is a delicious German Christmas bread similar to fruitcake — and the latest spelling gaffe for the ex-president.

Trump of course meant “STOLEN” in his all-caps Truth Social blather blaming the Hamas attack on the lie that the 2020 U.S. election was rigged against him and he therefore couldn’t be in charge to keep the peace.

Hamas militants stormed Israel in an Oct. 7 killing spree, sparking a war that has already claimed the lives of thousands of Israelis and Palestinians in Gaza.

“THE ATTACK ON ISRAEL WOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED, ZERO CHANCE, IF THE ELECTION OF 2020 WAS NOT RIGGED AND STOLLEN. IT SHOWS THE WORLD HOW IMPORTANT ELECTIONS ARE… HOW COULD CROOKED JOE BIDEN, THE WORST AND MOST INCOMPETENT PRESIDENT IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN?” Trump wrote.

Trump, who faces indictments related to his fabrications about election theft, had already said in a previous rant that there was “ZERO CHANCE” Russia would have attacked Ukraine on his watch.

But “STOLLEN” at least conjures images of holiday cheer at a time we could use it ― even if it is just October.

10 Iconic Voice Roles You Probably Had No Idea Were Played By Miriam Margolyes

Posted on 14/10/2023 by Boris Clair

Over the years, Miriam Margoyles has accumulated an eclectic array of acting roles, including performances in big-name franchises and even a Bafta win. However, what many people might not realise is that she is also a renowned voice actor.

The Call the Midwife star has lent her voice to adverts for brands such as Cadbury, PG Tips and Dolmio in her day, as well as contributing to audiobooks, animated features and even audio porn in the past.

Ahead of Miriam’s long-awaited debut in Doctor Who, where she’s set to voice Meep in the 60th anniversary special episode, we’re looking back at some of the more unexpected places her voice has popped up in over the years…

Babe (1995)

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Back in the mid-90s, Miriam moved into the world of movie voice acting when she played Fly, a sheepdog, in the beloved farmyard classic, Babe.

Based on Dick King-Smith’s book, The Sheep-Pig, the comedy-drama followed a young farm pig who wanted to do the work of a sheepdog.

The wholesome film exceeded expectations and went on to be nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Visual Effects. Miriam also reprised her role in the sequel, Babe: Pig in the City.

James And The Giant Peach (1996)

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In this Roald Dahl adaptation, Miriam voiced the Glowworm as well as appearing on screen as James’ Aunt Sponge.

The musical film combined stop-motion animation and live-action segments and featured a star-studded cast including Richard Dreyfuss, Joanna Lumley, David Thewlis, Susan Sarandon and Jane Leeves.

Though it wasn’t a huge box office success, it was a firm favourite with fans of the original novel and with critics.

Mulan (1998)

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“Moonlighting” creator Glenn Gordon Caron has shared an update on Bruce Willis’ health this week, telling the New York Post that the actor is “not totally verbal” amid his battle with frontotemporal dementia.

Caron, a friend of the 68-year-old actor, explained that Willis still knows who he is during his visits but noted some changes to him.

“My sense is the first one to three minutes he knows who I am,” he said.

“[Willis] used to be a voracious reader — he didn’t want anyone to know that — and he’s not reading now. All those language skills are no longer available to him, and yet he’s still Bruce.”

He continued: “When you’re with him, you know that he’s Bruce, and you’re grateful that he’s there, but the joie de vivre is gone.”

Caron said he’s talked with him and the actor’s wife, Emma Heming Willis, while maintaining a “casual relationship” with his three older children.

“I have tried very hard to stay in his life. He’s an extraordinary person,” added Caron.

“The thing that makes [his disease] so mind-blowing is [that] if you’ve ever spent time with Bruce Willis, there is no one who had any more joie de vivre than he. He loved life and … just adored waking up every morning and trying to live life to its fullest.”

Willis’ family announced that the actor was diagnosed with aphasia last year prior to sharing his dementia diagnosis in February.

In a recent appearance on the “Today” show, his wife noted the challenges that come with dementia.

“It’s hard on the person diagnosed. It’s also hard on the family. And that is no different for Bruce, or myself, or our girls. And when they say that this is a family disease, it really is,” said Emma Heming Willis, who shared that it’s “hard to know” if Willis is aware of his condition.

Exclusive: In honor of World Frontotemporal Dementia Awareness week, Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming Willis speaks to @hodakotb about the condition in her first interview since his diagnosis.

“It was the blessing and the curse,” Emma said of receiving Bruce’s diagnosis. pic.twitter.com/VY5yhVjZIf

— TODAY (@TODAYshow) September 25, 2023

Caron, whose popular ’80s series starring Willis hit Hulu this week, informed the actor about the show’s availability on streaming.

“I know he’s really happy that the show is going to be available for people, even though he can’t tell me that,” Caron told the Post.

“When I got to spend time with him, we talked about it, and I know he’s excited.”

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