The Best One Yet đ„ âUnplugged on Sundayâ â Chick-fil-Aâs vending machine. College Footballâs $50M firings. CreedTokâs viral hit. +Exclamation Inflation!!!!
Oct 28, 2025
College football coaches are racking up millions in payouts after being fired, highlighting the wild world of sports finance. Chick-fil-A's new vending machine is making headlines in our ever-increasing kiosk economy. The 'Creed' movie has experienced a resurgence, thanks to viral TikTok edits that have captured fans' hearts. Plus, a bizarre new trend of exclamation point inflation is changing how we communicate at work. Dive into these hot topics and more!
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Exclamation Point Power
- Exclamation points in work emails have surged and make writers appear warmer and more likable, not less professional.
- Women use exclamation points three times more than men, often to avoid sounding unfriendly.
Golden Parachutes Hidden Off The Books
- College football programs now pay fired coaches eight-figure sums through affiliate nonprofits that keep payments off university budgets.
- NIL, the transfer portal, and expanded playoffs concentrate money and shorten patience for results in college football.
Three Forces Reshaping College Football
- NIL deals, the transfer portal, and an expanding playoff system shifted college football toward a business model with rapid roster and coaching turnover.
- That ecosystem increases spending and reduces tolerance for losing seasons.
