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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Warren G Seemingly Feels Cast Aside By Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg Amid Unanswered Phone Calls
Warren G is opening up about feeling distanced from two of his closest collaborators and friends, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. During a recent appearance on the Ugly Monkey podcast, the 54-year-old rapper and producer expressed his disappointment over the lack of communication between himself and the two icons, both of whom he shares a deep history with. 'Snoop and Dre get down and they doing things and it's no diss to neither one of them or anything like that,' Warren G shared. 'But it's like, y'all could call Warren to come do a cameo or come hang out or something.' Warren G, who is Dr. Dre's stepbrother and a founding member of the group 213 alongside Dre and Snoop, played a pivotal role in launching Snoop's career by introducing him to Dre — a meeting that would lead to the creation of The Chronic, and ultimately, the rise of Death Row Records. Despite his early contributions to their success, Warren, who helped shape the sound of '90s Hip-Hop through his own work, says he now finds himself on the outside looking in. 'I don't want no money or nothing from nobody, just call me to be around,' he emphasized, underscoring that his desire is rooted in friendship and shared history, not financial gain. The 'Regulate' rapper also recalled a particularly painful moment during the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show, which featured Dre and Snoop in a widely acclaimed performance. Although Snoop gave Warren and his son tickets to the game, Warren says he was unable to reach either Dre or Snoop when trying to get backstage. 'I was trying to get downstairs, to get down in the back, 'cause I had my son with me and he was home from the NFL,' Warren recounted. 'I couldn't even get backstage. I called everybody I knew. Nobody would answer their phones. I couldn't get backstage, none of that. I didn't give a f**k about performing, I just wanted to take my son down there to see all my folks and see everybody.' Despite his legacy — including his 1994 debut Regulate… G Funk Era, which helped save Def Jam Recordings from financial ruin — Warren G's remarks speak to a painful truth: even pioneers can be forgotten. For someone who once stood shoulder to shoulder with two of the most influential artists in Hip-Hop history, being shut out seemingly stings not just professionally, but personally. See Warren G's interview on the Ugly Monkey podcast below. More from Suge Knight Pays $1.5M Settlement In Wrongful Death Lawsuit Related To 'Straight Outta Compton' Film AZ Chike Wants To Collect "West Coast Infinity Stones" Snoop Dogg Enters "Creative Partnership" With NBCUniversal For Death Row Pictures
Time Business News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Business News
Deez Nuts Jokes That Will Have Everyone Laughing Out Loud
In the ever-evolving landscape of humor, certain jokes maintain their status as timeless classics. Among these enduring forms of comedy, the 'Deez Nuts' joke format continues to captivate audiences across generations. This article explores the phenomenon, offering insights into its origins, evolution, and providing examples that demonstrate why these jokes remain a powerful source of laughter in various social contexts. The 'Deez Nuts' joke format gained mainstream popularity in the early 1990s, largely attributed to Dr. Dre's album 'The Chronic.' However, its true cultural resonance emerged when it became a recurring element in casual conversations, eventually evolving into a widely recognized form of humor—similar to how Funny Fat Jokes circulate—transcending demographic boundaries. What makes these jokes particularly effective is their simple yet surprising structure. The format typically involves leading someone into an innocuous question or statement, only to conclude with the unexpected punchline referring to 'Deez Nuts.' This element of surprise, combined with the playful delivery, creates a memorable comedic experience that explains its enduring appeal. Here's a collection of hilariously crafted jokes that showcase the versatility and humor of this classic format: 'Have you tried the new restaurant downtown? Deez Nuts Cafe has the best appetizers in town!' has the best appetizers in town!' 'My doctor recommended I take vitamin D supplements. I told him I already get plenty of Deez Nuts in my diet!' in my diet!' 'I've been studying ancient Greek mythology. My favorite god? Deez Nuts -eus, brother of Zeus.' -eus, brother of Zeus.' 'Looking for a good fitness program? I recommend Deez Nuts workout plan—it's really hard to beat!' workout plan—it's really hard to beat!' 'Did you hear about the new superhero movie? Deez Nuts-Man : With great jokes comes great laughter.' : With great jokes comes great laughter.' 'I'm starting a new band called Deez Nuts and Bolts . We're really going to tighten up the music scene.' . We're really going to tighten up the music scene.' 'My gardening secret? I water my plants with Deez Nuts organic fertilizer. Makes everything grow like crazy!' organic fertilizer. Makes everything grow like crazy!' 'What's my favorite astronomy discovery? Deez Nuts -ar System, just beyond Mars.' -ar System, just beyond Mars.' 'The best chess strategy? The Deez Nuts Gambit—your opponent never sees it coming.' Gambit—your opponent never sees it coming.' 'I'm writing a cookbook called 'Cooking with Deez Nuts'—every recipe is absolutely cracking!' The most successful 'Deez Nuts' jokes typically follow specific formats that have proven effective over time: The Question Trap : 'Do you like pudding? Pudding Deez Nuts in your mouth!' : 'Do you like pudding? Pudding in your mouth!' The Recommendation Ruse : 'Have you tried Dragon? Dragon Deez Nuts across the floor!' : 'Have you tried Dragon? Dragon across the floor!' The Fictitious Person : 'Have you met my friend Candice? Candice joke fit Deez Nuts in your mouth?' : 'Have you met my friend Candice? Candice joke fit in your mouth?' The Sugondese Variation : 'I'm learning the Sugondese language.' 'What's Sugondese?' 'Sugon Deez Nuts !' : 'I'm learning the Sugondese language.' 'What's Sugondese?' 'Sugon !' The SawCon Misdirection : 'Are you going to SawCon this year?' 'What's SawCon?' 'SawCon Deez Nuts !' : 'Are you going to SawCon this year?' 'What's SawCon?' 'SawCon !' The Ligma Legacy: 'I've been diagnosed with Ligma.' 'What's Ligma?' 'Ligma Deez Nuts!' Humor researchers suggest that the effectiveness of these jokes stems from several psychological principles. First, they utilize the incongruity theory of humor, where laughter results from the unexpected resolution of a seemingly serious setup. Additionally, they create a shared social experience where both the joke teller and audience participate in a moment of levity. Dr. Jennifer Hartstein, a prominent psychologist specializing in social interactions, notes that 'These jokes work because they create a momentary disruption of expectations, followed by the release of tension through laughter. They also foster connection through shared humor, even if sometimes at the expense of the person being pranked.' In recent years, 'Deez Nuts' humor has experienced a significant renaissance through social media platforms, memes, and digital communication. What began as a simple verbal joke has evolved into creative digital formats including video challenges, meme templates, and even merchandising. Content creators have developed increasingly sophisticated methods of delivering these jokes, incorporating elements of storytelling, visual humor, and even musical components. This evolution demonstrates the joke format's remarkable adaptability to changing media landscapes while maintaining its core appeal. Different contexts call for specialized jokes. Here are some situationally perfect examples: For Food Lovers : 'Have you tried the new Bofa restaurant?' 'What's Bofa?' 'Bofa Deez Nuts on your plate!' : 'Have you tried the new Bofa restaurant?' 'What's Bofa?' 'Bofa on your plate!' For Music Fans : 'My favorite band is Imagine Dragons.' 'Which song?' 'Imagine Draggin' Deez Nuts across your speakers!' : 'My favorite band is Imagine Dragons.' 'Which song?' 'Imagine Draggin' across your speakers!' For Sports Enthusiasts : 'Did you see that new Fitness program?' 'Which one?' 'Fitness whole Deez Nuts in your mouth!' : 'Did you see that new Fitness program?' 'Which one?' 'Fitness whole in your mouth!' For Gamers : 'I'm really into Wilma on that new game.' 'Who's Wilma?' 'Wilma mouth fit Deez Nuts !' : 'I'm really into Wilma on that new game.' 'Who's Wilma?' 'Wilma mouth fit !' For Movie Buffs: 'Have you watched the sequel to Updog?' 'What's Updog?' 'Nothing much, what's up with Deez Nuts!' Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this humor style is its cross-generational appeal. While many jokes become dated or lose relevance, the 'Deez Nuts' format continues to find new audiences. Young people discovering these jokes often experience them as fresh and novel, while those familiar with the format appreciate both nostalgia and creative new variations. Even newer humor trends like Eclipse Puns That'll Make You Lunar-tic with Laughter show how clever wordplay and timing can appeal across age groups. Communication expert Dr. Marcus Chen explains, 'The enduring popularity of these jokes speaks to something fundamental about human interaction. They represent a form of humor that balances surprise with familiarity, creating a perfect recipe for shared laughter.' The 'Deez Nuts' joke format endures because it embodies fundamental aspects of effective humor: surprise, shared understanding, and adaptability. While the basic structure remains consistent, its applications continue to evolve, ensuring its relevance across changing social landscapes. When delivered with good timing, appropriate context awareness, and genuine playfulness, these jokes continue to fulfill their primary purpose: creating moments of connection through laughter. In a world where humor styles come and go, the staying power of this particular format speaks to its unique capacity to bring people together through a shared moment of levity. As one comedian famously said, 'You can't spell 'friendship' without 'end'—just like you can't have a good time without Deez Nuts jokes bringing everyone together.' TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
'MOOVEIT': Over 2,300 Texas license plates were rejected in 2024. Did yours make the list?
A license plate can highlight a person's occupation, personality, and sense of humor. However, "DRG LORD" and "NAWTE" are probably not ideal license plate names. In fact, those were among many license plate requests filed and swiftly rejected by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles in 2024. The Texas DMV rejects thousands of personalized license plate names each year. Here's a list of all the rejected license plates between January and November 2024. Vulgarity, lewdness and profanity are legal factors that lead to rejections from the Texas DMV. In 2024, over 2,341 license plate names sent for review were denied. June and July were tied for months with the most rejections, at 255 each. Here are some of the top license plates for each month. (Warning: This list may contain explicit language — or acronyms for them.) The Texas DMV certainly has a busy job on its hands, carefully reviewing hundreds of creative plate names every month. While the committee doesn't provide reasons for their rejections, it does make you wonder about names like "DESNUTS." Could it be a fun nod to someone's love for pecans, or perhaps a playful reference to that memorable 1992 Snoop Dogg skit from the album "The Chronic?" It ended up being turned down, likely due to its explicitness. Here are 10 license plates rejected in January: DESNUTS PLZZZ GO NASDBOY TOPLUSS WITE PWR PLBYBNY PHTA55 FREEYSL MAY69 O MY 69 There were plenty of innuendos for the month of February. Also, the DMV did not seem to be fond of the "guess what chicken butt" joke. Here are 10 license plates rejected in February: SNEK69 BGDDY 69 QWKLICK CHKNBTT CHOK3 U BUCCOFF THCKAF F@T BTY PAID-KLR HIT NSUE The DMV really emphasizes staying calm on the road, and they don't allow Texas license plates that might suggest you're a police officer. These were just some of the plate names proposed for March! Here are 10 rejected license plate names for March: DRV*AGRY BI*FLCIA HLA SLOW DS*NU7S ON1YFNS SOMBECH HO35M4D GO AHRND FAKE ID POLICE Insinuating that you're driving under the influence, claiming instability and explicitly saying that you don't care will not get you a specialized license plate in Texas. Here are 10 rejected license plate names for April: BDAS69 BUBLBUT MILFJK NASTE XERO*FX TOP1ESS NCE RACK FUKELON TIPSY KRZYMAN Innuendos and playful jabs at former President Joe Biden, as well as clever remarks about financial struggles, were all set aside for May. Here are 10 rejected license plate names for May: NOT4H0S WTFJOE LFG*DUDE U PEASNT BMW LMAO HARYBNS* 2FUGLY MRS RAG3 MOVEMF HAL YES In 2024, many sought to capitalize on the "hawk tuah" viral moment. Despite their creative attempts, the Texas DMV still said no. Here are 10 rejected license plate names for June: GDAMNT ZOOOTED H4WKTUH HAK2WA HAUK@TUH HAW TUAH HOCK2AH HUC TUAH HWK 2A HWKTUA July's rejected list had several slang terms and clever acronyms. "SIZZRUP" is slang for over-the-counter cough syrup that substance abusers combine with a carbonated drink for recreational purposes. "SCQMMER" is short for scammer, which is an illegal occupation, while "MYSDCHC" is short for "my side chick," a pun on infidelity in a relationship. These were real license plate submissions that were denied. Here are 10 rejected license plate names for July: PZZZ*OFF CRM&PAYS SCQMMER N0RUBBR SIZZRUP ROLL1UP PMOBILE VIBRTR WTFBRUH MYSDCHC Could "2DOPBYZ" be an ode to Outkast's song "Two Dope Boyz (in a Cadillac)?" It's possible, but it was denied. "50 SH8DS" sounds like someone was a fan of the romance novel Fifty Shades of Grey. That was also denied. Here are 10 rejected license plate names for August: BUCKYEA 0NLE*FNZ FATGRL THC*77 50 SH8DS PLZ BTCH BADBECH COKA1N 2DOPBYZ MFIAMOM Curse words in another language will get you a denied license plate. Here are 10 rejected license plate names for September. NAWTE FAH KOFF FREKOFF GO2H3LL F KAMALA MADVILN GENXAF URUGLY2 P3NDEJO KWICKAF It seems that the Texas DMV has not taken kindly to insults directed at the Texas Longhorns since "UTXSUX" was rejected. Additionally, "QANON," referring to the conspiracy group "QAnon," was also denied. Here are 10 rejected license plate names for October. UGLY MFR UTXSUX FTKDS GRINGOO PUR XTC LFGDAL WHO GAF QANON CHINGQN BOLLOKS The Texas DMV does not want you to exceed the speed limit, which is why "BLU UAWY" may have been denied. Here are 10 rejected license plate names for November. DUCK NO Y RU SLO X RATD AGRESVE GODIAM 2DAMBAD TOYTA AF EXTOSEE CUGR&UBR BLU UAWY Would the Texas DMV reject your license plate idea? Search 2024 submissions to find out. The Texas DMV doesn't exactly say what they do and don't allow on Texas license plates. According to the Tex. Admin. Code. §217.27 rule for vehicle registration insignia, the department can cancel a personalized license plate if they find out later that it didn't meet the rules when it was issued. The department can also cancel it if the meaning or interpretation of the plate changes over time and no longer follows the rules. When reviewing a plate, the department doesn't have to consider what the applicant meant or intended by it. They also won't issue any personalized plates that fall under certain criteria. Here are the criteria according to state law: The license plate number conflicts with the department's current or proposed general issue license plate numbering system. The director or the director's designee finds that the personalized license plate number may be considered objectionable. An objectionable license plate number may include words, phrases, or slang in any language; phonetic, numeric, or reverse spelling; acronyms; patterns viewed in mirror image; or code that only a small segment of the community may be able to decipher readily. An objectionable pattern may be viewed as: Indecent (defined as including a direct reference or connotation to a sexual act, sexual body parts, excreta, or sexual bodily fluids or functions. Additionally, the license plate number "69" is prohibited unless used with the full year (1969) or in combination with a reference to a vehicle; Vulgar, directly or indirectly (defined as profane, swear, or curse words); Derogatory, directly or indirectly (defined as an expression that is demeaning to, belittles, or disparages any person, group, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, or sexual orientation. "Derogatory" may also include a reference to an organization that advocates the expressions described in this subparagraph); A direct or indirect negative instruction or command directed at another individual related to the operation of a motor vehicle; A direct or indirect reference to gangs, illegal activities, implied threats of harm, or expressions that describe, advertise, advocate, promote, encourage, glorify, or condone violence, crime, or unlawful conduct; A direct or indirect reference to controlled substances or the physiological state produced by such substances, intoxicated states, or a direct or indirect reference that may express, describe, advertise, advocate, promote, encourage, or glorify such substances or states; A direct representation of law enforcement or other governmental entities, including any reference to a public office or position exclusive to government; A pattern that could be misread by law enforcement. The license plate number is currently on a license plate issued to another owner. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: More than 2,300 Texas license plates were rejected in 2024. See list
