The Morning WTF: Of Mormons and Underwear

Good morning, faithful readers! Today we take a look at white people doing inexplicable things, white people accomplishing feats in inexplicable ways, and white people looking inexplicably hot. On that last note, here's your lovely lady to start your day:

All hail the House Lannister.

Weird: National Underwear Day

For sane people, yesterday was just another normal day in America. But for a select few (hundred) it was a celebration of underwear. In an attempt to break the world record for most people gathered in their underwear, Freshpair.com attempted to rally 2,271 people to Times Square. Unfortunately for them and the shameless people who showed up, they failed to do so. But their gumption did not go overlooked and we here at The Daily Wit are proud to applaud the oddities of the insane people that gathered in Times Square and who managed to be the craziest people in NYC for a day. And that, my friends, is a feat worth bragging about. 

This image, however, is not. 

For pictures of this odd, uncomfortable gathering,  here's a photo gallery from the blog, Dodge & Burn. Warning, several of the photos are NSFW. Ye have been warned. 

Topical: George W. Bush Hospitalized Due to Stent Implant

On Tuesday morning (this morning, for those of you without calendars), the former President underwent a heart procedure to to fix a blocked artery in his heart. The surgery was "without complications" and he is on his way to recovery. Despite what your feelings may be on the former POTUS, we wish him well and a smooth recovery.

In other news, The Washington Post, was purchased by Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon. To give you an idea of where print media is going, it wasn't Bezos' company that acquired the Post but he, himself that purchased the aging paper. Paying a hefty $250 million in cash, he took the paper under his wing and honored its former owners in a memo to his newly acquired staff. Katharine Weymouth, former owner, has announced that she will stay on as publisher and CEO. This picture, courtesy of The Atlantic, was snapped of the Graham Family shortly after it was announced that they would hand over the paper to Bezos. 

Photo by Marcus Brauchli

Is this the beginning of the future for print media? Some see this as the end of an era, but I prefer to see it as a fresh new start for the prehistoric medium. Innovation and technology may have delivered a fatal blow to the industry, but I predict that they will be just as instrumental in its revival. Only time will tell.

Funny: Mormons Conquer The Court

Sometimes the stars align and something very magical happens. Occasionally its something as simple as a two-pronged natural occurrence. At other times, it may be a demonstration of national solidarity after an awful event. (See: 9/12) But sometimes, a miracle happens and the world cannot help but look on in utter awe of its beauty. Much like a black president, this miracle was thought to be physically impossible until it happened right before our eyes. In the following video, several black dudes get schooled in basketball by the whitest kids we know: Mormons. 

Aptly named, "Unexpected Ballers" perfectly captures the absolute shock that follows the breaking down of racial and cultural stereotypes. Normally a whited out folk, sustaining themselves on only vanilla wafers and milk, Mormons don't often show much of anything in the way of skill or personality. (Even when they're running for President) But these oft milquetoast individuals received a new label as they dunked their way into the hearts of the members of "the hood" and the hearts of America. Whenever you feel alone or different, just remember how these magical underwear clad men surprised the shit out of a few black dudes by playing the hell out of some b-ball. What a friend we have in Moroni. 

That's it for The Morning WTF! As always, make sure to share with your friends and family and like, tweet, comment on my posts! Every time you fail to do one of these things, the NSA glances at a picture of your genitals. If you're into that sort of thing, I have no power over you. Congratulations, I suppose. Until next time!