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USA Today
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
9 of the most devious fantasy football punishment ideas for your 2025 league
In fantasy football, your job is to do one thing, as the late Al Davis said: Just win, baby. Because of pride and -- most times -- there's a monetary prize that usually comes with it. There's other stuff to perfect that makes it fun, like picking that perfect team name. But there's also another thing to remember in so many leagues: DO. NOT. FINISH. LAST. There's a lot of shame that comes with it. But in many leagues, there are punishments for last place, many of them very humiliating that are shared on social media. So it's a good time to round up some ideas you might need to use in your fantasy football league for that last-place penalty. Let's run through a few examples: 1. Wear an opposing team's jersey to a game or event This this is brutal. At least the sign lets you know what the deal is. 2. Audition for something professional that you are terrible in The more embarrassing, the better. 3. Sing a song in a random place with lots of people Not the worst, to be honest. 4. Sit in one place and drink/eat for 24 hours This has become classic and almost a little stale. Still makes for good content. 5. Cross a body of water in a raft built from scratch 6. Go on a "date" with a stuffed animal Remember the Winnie the Pooh punishment? 7. Wear the Sign of Shame An absolute classic. 8. Take the SATs I always hated this one the most, because I hate standardized testing. 9. Buy a billboard to declare you stink at fantasy football From WIVB: One Western New York fantasy football league took last place punishments to a whole new level by bringing a public billboard sign to North Buffalo calling out this year's worst player. When driving on Elmwood Avenue heading towards Kenmore, a sign can now be seen boldly declaring that 'Josh sucks at fantasy.'
Daily Mirror
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Home Bargains fans say 'nothing beats' £5 Winnie the Pooh range that's 'so cute'
Shoppers love the 'cutest' new range that's designed for children, but has adults interested too Home Bargains shoppers love the retailer's "cutest" new Winnie the Pooh range. Starting from £4.99, the new range includes a variety of themed bedroom items. While it's designed for children, adults are just as keen, based on the reaction on social media. The retailer showcased the "adorable" items in posts shared across its various social media platforms. The post was shared on Instagram and TikTok, and both videos gained thousands of likes. The caption said: "Brand new in store the cutest Winnie the Pooh kids bedroom range for your little cubs." In the video, Home Bargains showcased the £4.99 Disney Winnie The Pooh Storage Basket, the £12.99 Winnie The Pooh Wall Shelf, the £19.99 Winnie the Pooh Fabric Storage Box, and the £4.99 Disney Winnie The Pooh Laundry Hamper, along with children's clothing. Each of the items could be used in multiple rooms. For instance, the product description for the storage basket says: "Get organised in style with the Disney Winnie the Pooh Storage Basket! This charming basket, made from a cosy blend of polyester and cotton, is perfect for tidying up toys and clothes while adding a delightful touch to any nursery or playroom." Meanwhile, the description for the laundry hamper says: "Bring a touch of whimsy to your space with the Disney Winnie the Pooh Laundry Hamper! Perfect for storing clothes and toys, it combines adorable designs with practicality, making it a charming addition to any nursery or bedroom." There's no reason most of the items couldn't be used in an adult's bedroom, either. Lots of grown-up Winnie the Pooh fans loved the range on social media. Replying to the Instagram post, one keen shopper wrote: "Nevermind kids. I want some of this stuff for myself!" Elsewhere, replying in the comment section under the TikTok post, a similar response read: "I NEED IT ALL!" There was lots of praise from commenters, who loved the designs. One such fan replied: "Too cute." A second fan said: "Adorable." A similar comment read: "This is so cute," and someone echoed: "These are so cute love them." Another excited response read: "Woah woah woah..... I've literally been home bargains TODAY and there was NONE of this. I know because my money would of been spent on this so erm which home bargains??" Someone else added: "Winnie the Pooh is one of the best collections, nothing beats this." In more Home Bargains news, the retailer has discounted a Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Portable Travel Baby Bottle & Food Warmer. The description says "the BPA-free warmer fits in your changing bag, allowing you to heat breast milk or baby food anytime." It could be ideal for parents with young babies keen to stock up on essentials. As part of a Star Buy offer, the set has been discounted from £34.99 to £8.99 on the retailer's website.
The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Three family-friendly summer events that kids will love from Disney hunt to huge summer festival as temperatures soar
IRELAND's temperatures are set to soar to 28C this weekend - and you can make the most of the weather as a number of family-friendly events are happening. From a kids' rave to honey trail, there's something for everyone to enjoy the sunny weekend ahead. 4 Families can embark on an exciting journey through the story of Winnie the Pooh Credit: 4 The event takes place at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Credit: 4 And the Disney Winnie the Pooh Honey Hunt is taking place until August 31 Credit: Families can embark on an exciting journey through the story of Winnie the Pooh at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, located just 20 minutes from Children can pack their big boots and explore Hillsborough Castle's captivating gardens to find the missing hunny. And along the way, children can find Rabbit's Garden, Christopher Robin's Thinking Spot, Eeyore's Quiet Shack, and Piglet's Cosy Lair, all inspired by Disney's Winnie the Pooh. The READ MORE IN TRAVEL You can pre-book your ticket and time slot online for just £20.80 (€24.14) for adults, and child tickets are reduced to £5.00 (€5.80) from June 28 to August 31. Children under 5 go free and no tickets are required. The Summer of Play at Rowallane Garden event in County Down is also a perfect choice to enjoy the good weather. Families can dive into Active Play in the Pleasure Ground, with plenty of fun activities like badminton and extra equipment added this year to welcome all ages. Most read in News Travel Kids can step onto the new Performance Play stage, grab inflatable instruments and microphones, and put on their own shows or enjoy the refreshed puppet theatre. Over at the Greenhouse, Creative Play comes alive with colourful arts and crafts sessions, set against a bright, festival-themed backdrop. One of the UK's oldest theme parks launches first water ride in 25 years The Summer of Play at Rowallane Garden is a free event and bookings are not required. Kids' Yard Rave is also set to take place this Sunday, July 13, at The Bernard Shaw, Dublin. It is an inclusive family experience where parents can have just as much fun as their kids. Tickets are just €10 for adults and €5 for kids. Summerfest The legendary Rob Strong and his band perform a very special one-off intimate matinee show as part of this year's Dún Laoghaire Summerfest 2025. Rob Strong is one of the most prolific and iconic blues men in Irish music, and he is set to perform next Saturday, July 12. There are only 100 tickets available for only €27.79. Dún Laoghaire Summerfest also takes place between July 4 and July 13. 4 Kids can pack their big boots and explore Hillsborough Castle's captivating gardens to find the missing honey Credit:
Miami Herald
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Voice of Winnie the Pooh soothes grandson to sleep with iconic voice
Imagine a younger version of yourself falling asleep in Winnie the Pooh's arms. That's the reality baby Jax has been living in ever since Jim Cummings, the 72-year-old voice of Winnie the Pooh, became a grandfather. On June 8, Cummings took to Instagram to share a video of him in Grandpa mode. 'You're braver than you believe, smarter than you seem and stronger than you think. And cute as a button,' Cummings said to his grandson in Winnie the Pooh's voice. In the video, Cummings is rubbing his grandson's back as he cradles him in his arms. 'My Grandson and nap time with Winnie the Pooh,' the voice actor wrote in the caption. Cummings has been the soft and gentle voice behind Winnie the Pooh for nearly four decades since replacing Sterling Holloway in that role in 1988. He has voiced more than 600 cartoon characters throughout his career, according to IMDB. In addition to Winnie the Pooh, Cummings has been the voice of Tigger since 1989, the Tasmanian Devil since 1991 and Pete (an arch nemesis of Mickey Mouse) since 1992. More recently, Cummings has been enjoying his life as a grandfather — and fans are soaking it all in, too. 'That voice takes me back to my childhood and makes me feel so safe and happy. That is one lucky grandkid. Little dude gets to grow up with that feeling,' one fan wrote under Cummings' latest video. 'Little guy gets an archive of his grandpas voice. How amazing is that? I would give anything to hear my grandparents voices again,' another fan wrote under the video. Fans caught their first glimpse of Cummings as a grandfather on May 26, when he posted a video of him singing 'Be Prepared' (in Scar's voice) from the 1994 film 'The Lion King.' Cummings voiced Ed (one of the three hyenas) in the film, in addition to singing the final verse in 'Be Prepared' as Scar. 'I know it sounds sordid, but you'll be rewarded,' he sang to his grandson before he was interrupted and jokingly told to avoid villainous voices around the baby. Cummings returned to Instagram on June 1 with a video of him wrapped in a blanket with the little one. 'Oh my goodness, is that little fist as sweet as honey?' Cummings said in his best Winnie the Pooh voice. 'Carol, stand back. He may start bouncing at any moment. Ya never know!' he added in a Tigger voice. Cummings shares two children with his ex-wife Stephanie Cummings, whom he was married to for 10 years from 2001 to 2011, according to his IMBd. He's also a father to two other daughters from a previous relationship, according to VC Star. Cummings is now married to a woman named Margaret Judge, who shares three children with her ex-husband Christopher Judge, according to IMDB. One of her sons, Cameron Judge, welcomed his first child (Jax, as seen in the videos above) with his wife Brittany Judge on Jan. 6. 'Mommy and Daddy love you so much and can't wait to begin life as your parents,' Cameron Judge, who plays for the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL, wrote on Instagram at the time. 'So proud of my amazing wife and I can't wait to see you as a mother,' he added in the caption.
North Wales Live
05-07-2025
- North Wales Live
I spent day in Llandudno and tried out things I've not done for years
Many of us have enjoyed the attractions of North Wales' premier seaside town - but often when we were much younger. With the summer holidays coming up, I revisited Llandudno - dubbed the Queen of Welsh Resorts - to see whether they still have the same allure, and was pleasantly surprised. Llandudno has upwards of 2.8 million day visitors a year according to a Great British Tourism Survey from some time ago, giving the area a huge economic boost. On Tuesday morning, I started out at the Great Orme and drove to the summit car park. I intended to take a cable car ride but popped into the shop first for a mooch. It has the usual fridge magnets and knicknacks but I was interested to see they sell a children's Fossil Dig Kit for £6.99, (marine invertebrate and coral fossils have been found in the carboniferious limestone hereabouts), a Llandudno seagull cuddly toy (£7.50) and mini bingo (£1.99) for the trip home. The adjoining summit cafe, with its hot buffet, was very popular. Then it was time to take a Great Orme cable car ride for the first time in years. You go around the back of the summit cafe and can buy a return ticket for £15 at a booth. Beware it's cash only though. Naturally, safety is crucial and aswell as a somewhat ambiguous sign warning customers "Anyone standing up in the cable car may not return", there were sandbags to weigh it down during the journey. With a gentle jolt, I was off, leaving behind the hubbub from the machinery. It's a nine-minute descent and I was impressed once again with the panoramic views of Llandudno Bay, Great Orme Country Park, disused quarries, St Tudno's Churchyard and Haulfre Gardens. The peacefulness and serenity were striking (I didn't look directly down), punctuated by an occasional, cheery "Hello" from the occupants of a passing cable car. I got off at the cable car station by Happy Valley (having to pay another 50p - not sure why) before walking around the building to get into another cable car for the returning ascent. I learnt there had been customers from Canada and Malaysia that day and I heard American, Irish and Brummie accents too. Clearly, Llandudno's cable cars are enduringly popular. On the way back to the summit car park I passed the Rocky Pines crazy golf course which I'd tried with the family years ago. It still looked fun and a woman was diligently hoovering the mini-fairways to keep them in tip-top condition. Next, I drove into town for a walk along Llandudno Pier - another attraction which has its seaside charms. I headed into the amusement arcade where I spent £1 at a machine to charge up a credit card-sized fun card. It paid for a chance to win a prize on a kind of mini-ferris wheel in a glass cabinet. There were Deadpool, Hello Kitty and Winnie the Pooh lamps but no joy, this time around. Wandering along the pier I was pleased to see a resurgent vinyl record stall - (Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson were among the artists), CDs and further along a Stormtrooper and Darth Vader figures. Of course, the squawking of seagulls is never far away in this town and at another kiosk fridge magnets proudly declared: "I lost my sausage roll/donut/dignity to a seagull in Llandudno". I thought I'd finish off with a lesser known attraction: Llandudno Chocolate Experience. I'd been here a while back but there is always more to learn. Customers get free chocolates of varying types - nutty, plain and milk etc - to be consumed at certain points on the trail to reflect how the taste of it developed. Display boards tell the story - "Milk chocolate would not appear until after Henri Nestle invented powdered milk (in 1867) Daniel Peter worked out how to add it to chocolate." And another board states: "Chocolate was first officially sent as a gift during the Second Boer War to celebrate the New Year of 1901. Queen Victoria asked Cadbury's to make a chocolate bar for her soldiers, however this caused a problem. "Cadbury's was a Quaker company and, as a result the owners were all pacifists. In the end they only branded the bars the Queen saw and the rest were totally unbranded." The chocolate museum is open from 10am till 4pm Mondays to Fridays. (Admission up to £6.50). There's a factory beside the Llandudno Chocolate Experience and Paul Williams and the other staff are happy to explain to you about how chocolate is produced. It had been fun to revisit the attractions of yesteryear and to see they're still flourishing. The town holds happy memories for many and its enduring appeal is clearly attracting new generations of visitors too.
