Someone called the Kentucky Derby "Amish Nascar" and my day hasn't been the same.
(It's #HootinTootinTuesday again! Post some jokes or funny memes under this hashtag today, and bring lots of smiles to #Mastodon.)
Photographer After His 47th Kentucky Derby: ‘I Love it, Every Aspect of It’ https://petapixel.com/2025/05/05/photographer-after-his-47th-kentucky-derby-i-love-it-every-aspect-of-it/ #kentuckyderby #Interviews #Spotlight #interview #Culture #dandry #horses #sports
Mike Tirico Explains His Kentucky Derby Exit Due To Severe Nut Allergy: “Couldn’t Go On With The Show”
#Sports #KentuckyDerby #MikeTirico #NBCSports
https://deadline.com/2025/05/mike-tirico-explains-kentucky-derby-exit-nut-allergy-1236385296/
Kentucky Derby Peaks at Record-Breaking 21.8 Million Viewers for NBC
#Variety #News #KentuckyDerby
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/kentucky-derby-ratings-nbc-1236386554/
Confused here: What was wrong with singer Grace Potter's rendition of the US national anthem at the Kentucky Derby horse race yesterday?
There appears to be a lot of pissed off people out there.
We asked Tyrese Maxey how he stays positive and always has a smile for others. @TyreseMaxey@twitter.com @sixers@sportsbots.xyz @TheAthleticNBA@sportsbots.xyz @TheAthletic@sportsbots.xyz @KentuckyDerby@twitter.com #KentuckyDerby
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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Meets 'Sandman' Horse Ahead Of KENTUCKY DERBY
https://blabbermouth.net/news/metallicas-james-hetfield-meets-sandman-horse-ahead-of-kentucky-derby
Horses can have funny names. After Sovereignty beat Journalism at the Kentucky Derby, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth wrote:
"Sovereignty > Journalism. On the track. And in 2025 America."
Maria Sacchetti replied: "Trump officials, who sought to expel hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, are celebrating the victory of Sovereignty at the Kentucky Derby. Sovereignty’s jockey, Junior Alvarado, is an immigrant from Venezuela."
#KentuckyDerby #immigration #politics #alcoholism
An #AI generated text and image from yesterday's news:
Sovereignty, ridden by Junior Alvarado, won the 151st Kentucky Derby in a thrilling upset against the favored horse Journalism. The prestigious event captivated fans, showcasing the excitement and unpredictability of horse racing. Sovereignty's victory has delighted its team and fans alike, leaving a lasting impression as plans for the next Derby commence.
In today's episode of "AI Overconfidence," ChatGPT and Copilot both confidently predicted Kentucky Derby winners... including horses that didn't even race! Bonus points for picking one horse to finish 3rd when it was scratched hours before. This is why I don't let AI pick my dinner.
#AI #KentuckyDerby
Recipe: Seitan Burgoo, Sauteed Chanterelles With Garlic and Thyme
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I really thought this headline was a topical joke - "Sovereignty overtakes Journalism down stretch to win 151st Kentucky Derby"
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/may/03/kentucky-derby-winner-sovereignty-journalism
Sovereignty powered through the final turn and out-dueled favorite Journalism in the final straight to win the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/05/04/more-sports/sovereignty-wins-kentucky-derby/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #kentuckyderby #sovereignty