Sydney Sweeney Who Ordered a Roast Duck?! Star Breaks Oregon Mascot's Heart After Flirty Moment

The Oregon Duck decided to go quackers out and shoot his shot with Sydney Sweeney this weekend ... and, she basically responded with a Nintendo gun to the screen.

The popular university mascot used ESPN’s "College GameDay" broadcast to duck around and find out when he held up a sign that read ... "Sydney Sweeney call me back."

The hilarious moment spread through social media like wildfire ... so, of course ... it was just a matter of time before the TV and film actress saw it -- and she replied!

Taylor Rousseau Grigg Laid To Rest in 'Beautiful' Funeral, Husband Says ... Days After Sudden Death

Taylor Rousseau Grigg -- the TikTok star who died tragically just last week -- has been laid to rest ... with her husband calling the ceremony "beautiful" on social media.

The influencer, who passed away just over a week ago -- was laid to rest Friday, her husband Cameron said ... sharing a picture of a white casket with a matching floral arrangement to his IG story.

Cameron wrote, "It was beautiful princess" followed by a white heart on the pic. He played the song, "Here Without You" by 3 Doors Down over the image.

Dodgers Talk About Crackin' the Bats!!! L.A. Playoff Celebration Goes Viral

Some of the Los Angeles Dodgers really ... laid the lumber during their victory over the San Diego Padres last night ... one celebration in particular going viral.

Here's the call ... the Dodgers defeated the Padres 2-0 to clinch the heated division series in the best of five ... and now they'll face the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series.

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One of the biggest moments of the night came when fan-favorite Kiké Hernandez smacked a home run to make it 1-0 ... and celebrated after he rounded the bases by appearing to bump johnsons with teammate Gavin Lux.

Hurricane Milton What's Up, Dog?! Viral Pooch Left For Dead Now in Foster Care With New Name

A rescued Florida dog that went viral after its owners left it tied to a fence to surely be killed amid Hurricane Milton is readying for adoption ... with a fantastic new name.

Here's the deal ... an adorable Bull Terrier made national headlines this week as Milton was barreling down on Tampa when he was rescued by a state trooper who found him tied to a fence ... essentially left for dead by his heartless owner.

Now the pup ... who has been given the fitting moniker "Trooper" ... is ready to be placed with a family who actually gives a damn about him, according to Leon County Humane Society.

Georgia Airport Chaos Delta Customer Flips Out .... Rampages Through Terminal

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AIRPORT MELTDOWN
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A woman went berserk in a Georgia airport Thursday, running through the terminal with the police chasing after her as she yelled a bunch of nonsense.

The unhinged Delta Airlines customer was captured yesterday afternoon on cell phone video, going on her rampage through Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Savannah, GA.

Check out the clip … it begins with the woman standing behind the Delta ticket counter screaming at police officers to stay away from her -- because she distrusts law enforcement and only has faith in firefighters.

Hurricane Aftermath Floridians Return To Find Gator In House!!!

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NEW HOUSE GUEST

With hurricanes tearing through Florida lately, one couple knew they'd be returning to a waterlogged home, they certainly didn’t expect to find a surprise house guest waiting for them.

In this wild clip making waves online, a man cracks open the door to find water pouring out -- and, oh yeah, an alligator casually lounging by the entrance. Safe to say, the homeowners were left totally floored by their unexpected, scaly guest!

Now, you can see the gator -- or crocodile, as the video claims -- made himself right at home, looking the other way, completely oblivious that he had company -- so, luckily, there didn't seem to be any immediate danger to the Floridians.

Real-Life Joker Why So Serious?!? Smashes Up Ex-Employer's Business

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Joaquin Phoenix isn't the only Joker on the streets these days ... a Brazilian man has taken inspiration from the crime thriller to wreak havoc on his former employer.

Check it out ... a man swings by a gas station where he used to work, and declares he's been driven insane by his termination. As you can see, the ex-employee is dressed as Batman's famed nemesis ... including green hair, white face paint, and a jarring red smile made from what appears to be lipstick.

The culprit then channels the comic book villain by smashing up the business in the name of revenge ... as his former colleagues hide inside.

Brazil Drunk Monkey Slams Beer Drinking Brewski in Park With Buddy

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BOTTOM'S UP!!!
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After a tough day of monkey business, did you know primates -- just like humans -- like to kick back and unwind with a nice beer?

Well, they do -- and we got the video to prove it!

Check out the clip ... earlier this month, two monkeys were hanging out on top of a trash can in a park in Parana State, Brazil, when one of them was filmed guzzling the contents of a discarded longneck beer bottle, holding it upside down by its paws. The man filming laughs, and the monkey appears to nod in agreement.

Jack Doherty Brother Backs His Post-Crash Kick Ban ... Needs to Learn His Lesson!!!

Jack Doherty's brother is showing some tough love after he wrecked his car on a Miami highway last week ... saying his Kick ban is actually a good thing, and he needs to learn his lesson.

Michael Doherty, who was trailing behind Jack in another car, weighed in on the mess during TMZ's "Verified Podcast" Wednesday ... saying his brother, who was seen on livestream texting just seconds before the crash, needed to get hit with some hard truths about not being invincible.

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Michael told us he’s not exactly sure how long Jack’s Kick ban will last ... but at the end of the day, he thinks getting booted from the app that made him famous is actually a positive development.

Donald Trump Heads Will Roll ... After Former Prez's Mug Used as Soccer Ball

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A cast of Donald Trump's head was recently used as an unconventional soccer ball ... all in the name of art.

Check it out ... what appears to be a rubber or latex object shaped like 45's dome was kicked around at an exhibit at Superchief Gallery in Los Angeles last weekend. As you can see, participants dribbled and booted the facsimile of the former president's noggin in an indoor game.

The controversial art installation comes from the activist art collective INDECLINE ... best known for creating the jaw-dropping naked Trump statue that "Ghost Adventures" star Zak Bagans bought for a whopping $28K.

Disney World Fanatics Saying No to Milton & Yes to Mickey!!!

Even Hurricane Milton can't keep Disney World fanatics away from the theme park ... with tourists still swinging by The Most Magical Place On Earth hours before the storm's landfall.

Check it out ... parkgoers -- including men, women, and children -- decked out in ponchos and umbrellas made their way into Disney's Orlando-based theme parks Wednesday morning ... despite the current hurricane warning.

The decision to still attend Disney World is frankly surprising, given the fact the parks are set to close Wednesday afternoon ahead of Milton's landfall in Florida.

Tropicana Goes Down With a Boom!!! Fireworks Kick Off Grand Implosion

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The Tropicana, a famed Las Vegas Strip hotel and casino, ended its nearly 70-year run with a showstopping display ... courtesy of fireworks, drones and 2,000 pounds of explosives.

Check it out ... before the huge amount of explosives were detonated, the famed resort thanked Sin City for its many years, setting off colorful fireworks and putting on a drone presentation -- made up of 555 drones creating a casino chip design that featured the Tropicana logo.

As the light show came to a close, the Tropicana stood tall for a few moments -- before crumbling to the ground in less than 30 seconds ... bringing with it the hotel's iconic history of Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra performances, Folies Bergère shows, and more.

Cookie Monster Me Need Cookies ASAP ... Driver Dressed Like Character Seen Speeding

Cookie Monster needs to put the desserts down and pick up a driver's handbook ... 'cause a person dressed like the famous Muppet was caught speeding on camera in Germany.

Photos taken in the city of Dortmund by a roadside camera captured a person -- blue suit on and big googly eyes focused dead ahead on the road.

The sweet-toothed monster was reportedly going 60 mph in a 50 mph zone ... so, not the most egregious offense we've ever heard -- but, Elmo probably wouldn't be too happy about the recklessness.

IShowSpeed Quits Backflip Record Attempt 'I Can't Move Anymore!'

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IShowSpeed fell short in his attempt to beat the backflip world record, quitting after an astounding 660 flips Tuesday night ... after the (super athletic) streamer said he could no longer move!

But, Speed's vowed to try again soon!

The 19-year-old began his attempt Tuesday morning, attempting to break the world record for backward somersaults, set by Nico Scheicher in 2019. NS completed 1,001 in 24 hours.

Qantas Apologizes For Showing Sexually Explicit Film ... 'Daddio' On All Screens

A major Australian airline is apologizing after showing a sexually explicit movie on every single screen during a 10-hour flight ... horrifying passengers who had no say in their in-flight entertainment.

The movie on this flight was "Daddio" ... which stars Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn and features graphic nudity, sexting and tons of profanity.

The film's IMDB Parents Guide section notes "Photos of nude female breasts & a prosthetic penis are shown on a phone."

Stranded Kayakers Airlifted From Raging River ... Get to the Chopper!!!

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AERIAL ASSISSTANCE

A group of kayakers who got stranded in rough waters in Maryland needed a helicopter to swoop in and rescue them ... and the daring mission is all on video.

Footage shows a Maryland State Police Aviation Command helicopter airlifting four kayakers to safety Sunday after they got trapped in a rocky area of the Potomac River.

The chopper lowered a rescue basket down to the stranded kayakers, then hoisted them back up and took them to safety on the river's shore.