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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 30/09/2026

Anne looking at her like, “oh girl nooooo. You deserve better.”

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 29/09/2026

Hey, LA, did you miss a memo about it being FALL?

Screenshot of a 10-day weather forecast showing mostly sunny conditions. Today is 63–82°F, followed by highs of 91°F Tuesday, 84°F Wednesday, 89°F Thursday, 94°F Friday, 98°F Saturday, 96°F Sunday, 97°F Monday, 95°F Tuesday, and 94°F Wednesday.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 29/09/2026

Okay, time for the latest Ayer.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 29/09/2026

We already had one of those…

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 28/09/2026

Oooooo we trading outlaw country tips? My JAM. You ever listen to any of the Dark Country compilations?

A screenshot of a music application interface displaying two album listings:
The first listing is for the album "Dark Country 5" by Various Artists, featuring a dark square cover image of a person in a cowboy hat holding a gun.
The second listing is for the album "Dark Country" by Various Artists, featuring a dark square cover image of a silhouetted person in a cowboy hat with crossed guns.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 27/09/2026

At this point, there’s no reason not to start thinking a democratic supermajority is possible this cycle.

A photograph of a Shell gas station price sign situated on a city street corner. The sign displays two columns for pricing: "Cash" on the left and "Credit/ Debit" on the right. The prices are listed as follows:
Regular Gasoline: 6.49 9/10 for cash and 6.64 9/10 for credit/debit.
Plus Gasoline: 6.79 9/10 for cash and 6.94 9/10 for credit/debit.
V-Power Gasoline: 6.99 9/10 for cash and 7.14 9/10 for credit/debit.
The background features a crosswalk, traffic lights, passing cars, and a partially visible sign for a dental office.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 26/09/2026

Simple variation today. Refried beans, eggs, cheese, hot sauce.

Three breakfast tacos as described in the post.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 25/09/2026

Why do they do this to us?

Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni as Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler on the set of Law & Order: SVU.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 23/09/2026

When I tell this would get you 5 seasons and 100+ episodes on NBC in 1992, I am not exaggerating.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 22/09/2026

You know, sometimes you’re on your third go-round with a flick and realize it’s become one of your all time favorites so you burn some Amazon credit to add it to your library permanently. And sometimes, that movie is a weird choice yet works. Anyway…

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 22/09/2026

Let’s try to at least end the day on doing some good today. Fuck it.

A sign for platelet donation in a local Red Cross waiting area.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 21/09/2026

Wait, they just have to distribute 30 films a year now? I wonder if streaming films count in that 30, because the way around it will be to just acquire 20 indies, release them on Paramount+ and then release 10 tentpoles theatrically.

Screenshot of an X post by Alvaro Bedoya (@BedoyaUSA). The post says Paramount will reportedly “pay” $30 million per film if it falls short of a 30-film distribution pledge. It questions who would receive the money—film crews, theater owners, or a government-administered fund—and notes that the pledge now concerns distributing 30 films annually, potentially including re-releases, rather than making 30 new films. The post argues the remedy is ambiguous, difficult to meaningfully enforce, and would occur after the fact.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 21/09/2026

You gotta love the producers of the 90s Iron Man animated series realized the show needed a revamp for the second season and put out a new intro that goes so hard people forget the show itself was rather mid.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 20/09/2026

They made an animated series out of literally anything in the 90s, man…

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 20/09/2026

Not me dreaming up cool needledrop ideas…

Castle of Glass by Linkin Park on Apple Music

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 19/09/2026

Judge not my breakfast tacos, lest ye be judged on thine own.

Three breakfast tacos made with pork sausage links, egg and cheese

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 19/09/2026

WHAT?! My local theater too!

A screenshot of a Threads post from “saveyourcinema_” reporting that a man was arrested at AMC Burbank 16 after allegedly pepper-spraying a row of moviegoers because one person was using a cellphone during the movie. Below the text, a photo shows the man being escorted by two police officers inside the theater.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 19/09/2026

Both the bartender and runner today: “No pizza? No coke?” I’ve developed a reputation.

Carne asada tacos with red salsa, feta cheese and avocado.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 18/09/2026

Putting non-sporting events in arenas has harmed every performance art form you can think of. It is the original sin.

Screenshot of an Threads post by “nantuckethousewife” reading: “Ed Sheeran would’ve saved a lot of money and frustration if he grew a pair of ovaries and just skipped out on Gillette stadium altogether.”

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 16/09/2026

Idle Hour has turned on The Mummy. This is not a drill.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 15/09/2026

I will write a show for Constance Zimmer TODAY.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 13/09/2026

Must be a day that ends in Y.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 12/09/2026

The robber was in a hood. Robber in a hood. Rob in a hood. Robin Hood. I just realized this TODAY. I’m 37… Anyway, off to see the new Greengrass.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 11/09/2026

.75¢ wings + GrubHub credit = insanely cheap dinner.

Two orders of chicken wings. Honey garlic and buffalo. There are carrots, celery and ranch too.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 10/09/2026

The $99 deal is NUTS. I might have to host something this fall with 3-4 friends and split the cost. That’s plenty of food.

A promotional flyer for Anna Pizza titled "GAME DAY Specials" featuring an illustration of a football and a black, white, and green checkered border. The flyer lists the following deals:
75-cent wings (minimum of 10)
A free order of cannolis when you spend $100, accompanied by a photo of a chocolate chip cannoli
2 large cheese pizzas for $30
A large green bubble highlights a "$99 BIG DEAL!" which includes any 2 pizzas, 25 wings, pasta, salad, and cannolis. A white circle disclaimer reads, "OFFER VALID ONLY ON NFL FOOTBALL GAME DAYS." The bottom edge of the flyer features a close-up photograph of a baked pizza.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 10/09/2026

There was a 2 pizza game day special at the pizza place today, so me and a neighbor teamed up so we could each get one pizza for cheap.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 09/09/2026

AI definitely did not write the copy for this Instagram post from my burger spot. That said…

A social media post from the account valleysmashburgers featuring a close-up of a tall, stacked falafel burger on a smooth bun, loaded with three falafel patties, caramelized onions, pickles, and creamy coleslaw. Text overlaid at the top of the image reads, "YOUR EX WAS DRY our falafel is never."

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 08/09/2026

In case you ever wondered how weak my beard game, this was the group chat’s response to the end of beard summer.

Screenshot of a text-message conversation. At the top is a cropped photo showing the lower half of a person’s face and neck, wearing a brown shirt. Blue messages say “Announcement…,” “Wow. No hearts to the end of the beard era,” and “I see how it is,” followed by a heart reaction. Gray replies say: “You look youthful as hell,” “Honestly bud I haven’t seen you in a while and wasn’t confident enough that this photo was beard related to comment on that specifically,” and “This is just how you look in my head all the time.”

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 08/09/2026

What’s a TV or movie thing where you feel you are undeniably correct and the vast majority is wrong? Gamer is a great and smart film and has been since it came out.

Screengrab from the film Gamer starring Gerard Butler

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 08/09/2026

Forgot to post the final product.

The now cooked ribs. Sauced and ready to eat.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 07/09/2026

Getting in some meal prep while waiting on the ribs.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 07/09/2026

Having some friends over for a final rack of the season.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 07/09/2026

Bro, ain’t no fuckin’ way…

A screenshot of an X (formerly Twitter) post. At the top, Jeff Sneider writes:

“For 18 months, I was the only reporter in the world with this story. Because I’m good at my job. Say whatever you want about me… and you will. But I’m good at my job, and my outburst on Friday boils down to lingering resentment about not being ‘allowed’ to be the best me that I can be by The Powers That Be. Hurt people hurt people, and I was certainly hurting last week. It manifested itself in ego and bravado.”

Below the post is a linked article preview from theinsneider.com with a photo of a man and a woman and the headline, “Hot Rumor: Nathan Fielder Has Been Visiting Eliza…” The post shows 91 replies, 55 reposts, 1.2K likes, 391K views, and 6 bookmarks.

Below that is another X post from Elizabeth Holmes reading:

“It hurts to be called a fraud when you aren’t.”

The second post is timestamped 6:52 PM on September 6, 2026, with 93K views.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 06/09/2026

I’ve said it before, but if you own an air fryer, there is zero reason not to keep frozen burger patties around at all times. You are never more than 10m from a perfectly savory snack.