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I just set up a Hot Streets thread.

The place to talk about Adult Swim's weird-ass cartoon that will be showed two episodes at a time. No, not Tigtone. Not The Shivering Truth. Not- . . . look, it's the one with the kooky investigators and the weird talking dog with the exposed nipples. And he sounds like the product of a night of lust between Morty Smith and Courage the Cowardly Dog. New episodes start this Sunday. That's it . . . truth be told, I just wanted to beat @Sandman87 to the punch.

"The sword that can cut nothing" bit was inspired as well. This was a webseries first? I'd like to learn more. And I'm open to a crossover with Apollo Gauntlet. I don't think Tigtone (or Helpy) can freestyle rap.

Judd commemorates meeting Pam at the first day of filing RW3, 25 years ago today. Who else feels old?!? Oh, and RW is returning. On Facebook Watch. And they're setting up shop in Atlanta. Hey, maybe a few assholes could gag on the foreign versions of Coca-Cola at the Coke Museum. People worldwide have different tastes, and I found that out visiting that place. It was actually pretty nice.

Judd made me feel old. February 12, 1994, marks two major events: him coming to Lombard Street, and meeting Pam. Also, it was his birthday. Still is. Twenty-five years. Remember when reality TV was real? Instead, the biggest footprint is from Puck, as Challenge veterans make money off being their obnoxious selves. Oy vey.

I'm guessing the outcome wasn't ideal. My mother was pulling for the fuzzy weiner. I thought Bean would get it. The winner seems nice, and he looks like a dog (how many Pekingese have won?), but it's . . . meh. I think it's cute that a dog named "King" would have a crown on its face.

*sigh* I was poking around online today, and I read a headline about The Gifted. Apparently, if there's to be a third season, it would be on a subscription service. I use cable TV, and I've never gotten into that sort of thing, meaning that I wouldn't be able to watch The Gifted, wouldn't be compelled to care. And after "calaMity," I ask: is that a bad thing? I'm not butthurt Clarice was killed. I'm not a great judge of acting, but I like Jamie Chung. I don't have to even as someone who watched her on reality TV, but she seemed chill. That said, that scene and the stuff leading into it was painful. Clarice: Okay, I gotta get all the Morlocks to safety! Then I'll reunite with John and sort things out! Erg: SHOOT AT ME, YOU COWARDS!!! AT ME!!!! Jace: My IQ hovers around 50, and my buddies here probably wouldn't be able to find work at a Walmart . . . but we're not dumb enough to shoot at the guy who can take bullets and fry people with his eyeblast!! Remaining Morlocks: [get killed] Clarice: This is a losing battle! We have to get out!! Erg: The situation overrides my stubbornness! Wait, let me pick up this child . . . Child: My teddy bear!! Clarice: Okay, one last portal. Move! [Erg and Child pass through to the surface] Hey, John! It's been a hell of a day, and all these vultures with knives and forks have been following me all episode, but everything is gonna be okay!! Random Purifier: They're gone!! Wait, I see one more! Jace: Is it Eyebeam Guy? Random Purifier: No, just the actress from movies like Sucker Punch and Sorority Row. Jace: FIRE!!! Clarice: Looks like the only dead regular tonight is Sage! I'm saf- [taking bullets into her back, falling in slow motion as "Hide and Seek" (aka "The Whatcha Say" Song) plays] John: NOOOOOO!!!!! Once again, I developed no secondary mutation to see obvious shit coming! FUCK!!! Jace: Okay, guys, looks like we made homo sapiens a little safer tonight! [picks up teddy bear, which has an "M" marked over one of its eyes] Teddy Bear: Seriously, you suck. Oh, and Sage apparently gets killed because Lorna used intermediate magnetism to hack her system, and the Cuckoos had no way to read her. "You said your system was 98 percent foolproof. Based on the main terrorist guy getting killed, I'm going to assume you're the traitor." Yeah, that sounds about right. Anybody else laugh at Lauren screaming German in her sleep, and Caitlin noting that wasn't an actual symptom from the serum? This show, man. This show.

“You went back how many times? FIFTY-TWO?!? Wow . . . you are really my daughter. You’re smart and adorkable, but this cinches it!” I feel bad for Chris Klein, in the sense that Cicada was too one-note. I know, that was the point, but I wonder if he had to growl “Told you” once or multiple times. That got annoying quickly #rimshot Not exactly like “Here I Go Again,” Zari’s “Hedgehog Day” adventure from Legends. Just an hour of Nora screwing up over and over. The bit with Cecile made me laugh. And then Cisco got nailed. “Told you. Wait, didn’t I kill you already?” Am I a bad person for expecting Joe to be tied up at some point? Still not getting the 2049 scenes, and what Nora and Eobard are trying to do. Tom does bring intensity in his one scene in that suit. Sherloque was on point as well, but I’m good with seeing Le French Wells leave at season’s end. ETA: In case you missed it, Capt. Singh was on Arrow last night. I don't think he's figured out Barry = Flash yet.

What drama? Disappointed again? Sorry. But dang, Bean the Sussex is a cutie.

Pugdashians sleep through Biggie's run. They were at the "Meet the Breeds" event on Saturday. I kinda regret not going, mostly because I like dogs.

My first thought at the last few scenes: "Hey, William's moving to Central City! Maybe Cicada will chop his punk ass up!" Imagining Oliver screaming on the phone, "Barry, you had one job! ONE! Yes, you got a bunch of other jobs, but I was counting on you!" Then I remembered the flash-forwards, and I felt stupid. Seriously, I get where William is coming from, and his dad was acting as petulant as him, but he was SO annoying. Speaking of Central City: hey, Capt. Singh got to do a scene! In case you don't watch The Flash, he is the only person in Central City unaware that CSI Barry Allen is the Flash. Also, I forgot Dinah was from CC. Is the character named "Stan" after the Eminem song? I'm guessing I'm not breaking out a major revelation. Credit to the actor for turning up the creep dial. And as far as tension goes, paralyzing gas is a good way to go. "Olicitot." So cute. How long has that term been around? Very cute.

Johnny beats off about the lack of quality among the prospects.

William is going to Central City. Any odds on when he'll get chopped up by Cicada? ETA: Durr. Flash-forwards. When will he get stabbed by Cicada, then?

I don’t think so, but they’d have the same thought: “So THAT’S why Cara keeps a tranq gun on her dresser!”

Didn't see the latest episode. Last one I saw was Denki (not the electric kid from My Hero Academia) and Iwabee learning from each other and saving kids from a fire. I just figured that I should share this.

I think he’s done. But it would be fun for him to pop up, look at Kyle, look at Paulie, then amble up to Cara Maria, saying “Good luck with that” before walking away.

This episode: Shigechi leaves this world the same way he entered it: screaming and worthless. I doubt there was an explosion at his birth, though. Anyway, Kira's Stand can make whatever it touches able to explode, and "Deadly" Queen blows up Shigechi. Twice. There's no trace of the little mutant, but one lone Harvest critter delivers a button from Kira's jacket before vanishing. Oh, and Reimi and her dog get to see Shigechi floating to the heavens, still screaming in terror. The Stand users of Morioh get together . . . possibly to pose for the picture at the start of the credits, but to basically show us that shit just turned serious. Jotaro's in a new outfit . . . once again, I think he wears stuff like that because he can pass as a teen with questionable fashion tastes. He takes the button and does some investigating. And because he's supposed to be underestimated due to his thuggish looks, he manages to track down a lead with a tailor. And we basically get this: Tailor: That button is familiar! Well, boy howdy, I keep my clientele information in the ol' noggin! But I got the jacket right here! Koichi: Oh, wow! Originally, I accompanied Jotaro because I needed to be more involved with the main plot and that he's way stronger than Josuke. But it looks like I'm here to see the mystery solved! Jotaro: (grunting, showing no emotion) Tailor: Lessee . . . must be gettin' too old. I can't read this character! Jotaro: Yara yara daze. We can read it for you. Tailor: Nope, I got it. It's- [twelve seconds later] Tailor: MY HAND BLEW UP!! HOW IN ALL THE LIVING FUCK DID MY HAND BLOW UP??!?!??? MOTHERFUCKER!!! Jotaro: [unnerved] Look! A hand grabbing the jacket! Koichi: In a moment of rashness, I'll stop this asshole!! Jotaro: Kid, you do realize there's something on the guy's shoulder telling us to look at it. Koichi: But the killer!! Jotaro: And it's ticking. Kira: [thinking] My, my, my. This has been an eventful week for me. Now I have to murder this innocent tailor to hide my murderous intent. At least there's a new woman waiting for me back home. Well, just her hand with a ring on it. And "Single Ladies" won't be released for years. Ah, well. Tailor: [looking at his shoulder] What the hell is that?!? Wait, how can I see a Stan- Kira: Bang. [explosion; "To Be Continued." Cue Savage Garden]

Next episode's title is "Hellraiser," followed by "Casualties of War." Back-to-back seasons. I don't know how the Turkish version differs from the U.S., but consecutive wins sounds impressive. Over here, only a few have made it to Day 39 two straight times.

It's that time of year again. Monday and Tuesday on Fox Sports 1, now starting at 7:30 p.m. Also, agility coverage tomorrow on Fox from 2:30-4:30 p.m. ETA: It actually started at 2. They just showed the 20” category, featuring those loveable psycho Border Collies.

Tonight’s “classic” is the one from 2005 hosted by Tom Brady.

I tried watching Tropical Cop Tales last week. I will not make that mistake again. Only way I can think to improve it is to have a drinking game centered on the word "tropical." Then you'd black out halfway through a 15-minute episode.

@Al Herkimer . . . this this follow-up will probably make you facepalm as hard as I'm doing to myself mentally. And then someone comes in, all, "She claimed he slut-shamed her, he denied it, the producers ran the footage, she was right, the end." Sofa King Stupid.

I do not consider myself a hardcore otaku. Outside of the popular stuff, I see bits and pieces through highlights and lists, especially via WatchMojo. I say this because with all the talk of nectar . . . my mind went to a bad, bad place. You'll laugh, gag, or both.

This is more of a press release . . . blind box collectable figures are apparently on sale. I tend to pick up too many of those things. Last time, I waited two months for the latest Doctor Who line, then got the same figure twice. Basically, they're small, sometimes comes with accessories, and is a perfect hobby for anyone who has a hidden gambling addiction that never goes toward lottery tickets and slot machines. No clue what the "chase" figures would be . . . most of them are variations of the same character.

In case you did not hear, Frank Robinson passed away. Apparently, he was the only player to win MVP in both leagues. I knew he was the first, but I figured someone would have joined him by now. In lighter news, the prospective rules changes for MLB are still being floated, including giving the DH to the National League. Since nothing seemed to be happening in sports the previous night, here is what the Daily News put on their back page. Takes your breath away, doesn't it?