Meanwhile: Wednesday, May 13
The second 'e' is silent
As always, there’s nothing more important right now than staying up-to-date on COVID-19. They do a good job of that here.
But meanwhile…
’Hamilton’ is getting released a year early as a Disney Plus exclusive — This was announced 30 minutes after I sent this newsletter yesterday. The world has conspired against me for 32 years, why stop now? (The Verge, Chaim Gartenberg)
The Bizarre Case of a Death Allegedly Caused by CBD Oil — Gotta pump the breaks on the whitelabel Meanwhile CBD line. (VICE, Chris Roberts)
The World's Last Blockbuster Remains Open, Pandemic and Netflix Be Damned — (VICE, Jelisa Castrodale)
Uber Approaches Grubhub With Takeover Offer — I’m in support of whatever gets me my delivery Taco Bell faster. (Bloomberg, Ed Hammond)
Sorry, I'm Too Busy Doing Nothing to Text Back — The literal only texting I’ve been doing is following up with those of you who aren’t clicking this newsletter. (VICE, Leila Ettachfini)