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Cheri Oteri Just Revived Her Iconic Barbara Walters Impression During CNN's America 250 Broadcast—And Anderson Cooper Totally Lost It
Jul 07, 2026
He may be one of the most poised news anchors out there, but even CNN's Anderson Cooper isn't immune to the church giggles—especially when Cheri Oteri is around.
The legendary SNL alum joined CNN's coverage of America's 250th birthday, doing her impression of Barbara Walters.
When it comes to impressions, Oteri's hilarious take on Walters was probably her most famous during her time on SNL.
And once she got going, while cohost Andy Cohen did an admirable job of keeping it together, Cooper simply could not handle it—he dissolved into giggles on live television.
From 1995 to 2000, Oteri's Walters impression was a staple of SNL, especially after the Walters-created The View launched in 1997 and produced what we would today call "viral moments" on the regular.
For the gag, Oteri-as-Walters did a lengthy monologue about all the American icons Walters, who passed away at 93 in 2022, is hanging out with in heaven.
It was truly delightful in its absurdity, like her opening in which she explained that she'd come back to Earth after being explained how to do so by a certain legendary rapper on the other side.
"Oh, Andrew, Anderson, I didn't think there was a way I'd be able to join you, either, until my friend Thug's Life's Tupac Shakur said that there was, so here I am—finally in my perfect lighting—gracing you with my ethereal presence to celebrate America's 250th birthday."
It only got more hilarious—and topical—from there.
"And needless to say, Lady Liberty has never needed a Kris Kardashian deep plane facelift with upper and lower bleph more."
"I almost materialized into the traditional American apple pie White House cage match, but I said if I wanted to watch two b*tches fighting, I would tune into your Bravo, Andrew."
"Excuse my language, gentlemen, but I've been making pottery with George Carlin and Richard Pryor."
Cooper's giggles started pretty much immediately, but the more absurd Oteri's monologue became, the louder and less controllable his laughter got.
Eventually, he just gave up even trying to do his job and let Cohen handle the anchoring. Which, of course, only enhanced Oteri's funniness, much like when someone breaks on SNL.
On social media, people weren't sure who was funnier: Oteri, or Cooper's decidedly schoolgirl-like giggling.
And of course, many people were just thrilled to see Oteri back on TV.
As ridiculous as it was, Oteri's monologue did have a sort of heartfelt conclusion perfect for these times.
"I must leave this physical plane we in the spirit world call 'Earth School.'"
"Right now, it seems that you are in the midst of exams."
"We hope that you all learn the lessons that are before you, unite, and pass with flying colors on this America's 250th anniversary. With all of my heart, I say: Peace."
Hear, hear, Barbara. We'll get right on that as soon as Anderson gets a hold of himself!
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Rob Reiner Gets In One Last Dig At Trump In Surprise Final Acting Role Alongside Larry David—And It's A Mic Drop
Jul 07, 2026
Viewers this week of Larry David's new HBO historical sketch comedy series Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America learned that the late award-winning actor and director Rob Reiner filmed a sketch for the show before his death in December of 2025.
His appearance in the show, playing the United States' first President George Washington, was kept secret until the episode aired on Thursday, July 2.
The episode's director, Jeff Schaffer, told Variety that the sketch gave Reiner the last laugh in his adversarial relationship with MAGA Republican President Donald Trump. The current POTUS had only negative things to say about the beloved couple, Reiner and his wife Michele, when they were murdered late last year, drawing widespread backlash from even members of MAGA.
Of Reiner's appearance in the episode, Schaffer said:
"It’s coming out on Fourth of July weekend, and if it in any way spoils a sad octogenarian’s weekend, then oh well!"
You can watch the sketch here:
In the sketch, Reiner's Washington tells a gathered crowd he won't seek a third term and says Congress can pass a constitutional amendment to prohibit future presidents from staying in power.
The first POTUS as portrayed by Reiner said:
"I believe that no man should serve more than two terms as President, and I hope that future Presidents will follow my lead."
David's character, a member of the crowd, asks:
"Well, what if there’s some a**hole in office, some narcissistic prick who doesn’t follow the Constitution?"
A long, but not comprehensive, laundry list of Trump's offenses follow in the sketch, delivered mainly by Larry David.
David's character adds:
"He could use the presidency to enrich himself and his family. He could send troops into American cities to terrorize and even kill American citizens, all to distract from the fact that he’s friends with a pedophile!"
The cherry on top for many people was comedian Jimmy Kimmel's inclusion in the sketch and the fact Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America is being produced, in part, by Michelle and Barack Obama.
People found Reiner's Washington to be a fitting final role for the beloved artist and activist.
Hard to imagine a better send off for Rob Reiner than his scene in the new Larry David show. Perfect.
— Bootsy Spankins, P.I. (@bootsyspankinspi.bsky.social) July 3, 2026 at 10:09 PM


People in the entertainment subReddit speculated on Trump’s response to the sketch, expecting the POTUS to keep it classy.




As the son of actor, artist, and jazz singer Estelle and comedian, actor, writer, and director Carl Reiner, Rob Reiner grew up in Hollywood.
After some minor roles in film and television, Rob Reiner, at the age of 23, became a star in his own right after landing the part of Michael Stivic on Norman Lear's critically acclaimed All In The Family in 1971.
He transitioned from roles in front of the camera to those behind it, directing many beloved films across multiple film genres, including The Princess Bride, Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, When Harry Met Sally..., and Misery.
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Trump Ripped After Mocking Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni With Bizarre 'Restraining Order' Meme
Jul 07, 2026
President Donald Trump was criticized after he continued his feud with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by sharing a photo of her looking up at him with the words "restraining order needed" above it.
That phrase is featured above a photo Trump shared as part of a flurry of other posts on Truth Social. It features him with Meloni from the recent G7 summit, showing her—who is about a foot shorter than him—looking up in his direction.
You can see his post below.

Trump shared the post weeks after he claimed Meloni begged for a photo with him at the G7 summit and said her popularity is doing "poorly."
Trump and Meloni appeared cordial during the G7 summit, with photographers capturing the two leaders in conversation. Meloni later told reporters that their relationship remained unchanged and that there had been “no recriminations” between them.
But shortly afterward, Trump struck a different tone during a phone interview with Italy's La7 television channel, claiming that Meloni had been eager to be seen with him:
“She begged me to take a photo with her; I felt sorry for her. She’s probably happy I spoke to her.”
Soon afterward, an interaction between Meloni and Trump at the summit went viral—footage that appears to be the moment he has repeatedly referenced since.
But then in a Truth Social post not too long after that, Trump revived his claim and argued that Meloni is struggling politically in Italy, accusing her of not backing U.S. efforts to stop Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
Meloni later pushed back on the claim in a post on Instagram, arguing that access to Italian facilities is governed by existing agreements that “cannot be violated as long as I am prime minister." She advised him "my popularity is none of your concern" and recommended, "I suggest you focus on yours."
The feud appeared to fade from public attention for a couple of weeks before Trump reignited the episode with his "restraining order" post—and people can't help but rip him for his own obsession with Meloni.
Meloni has not responded to Trump's outburst. That's probably wise.
However, they are expected to run into each other this week at the NATO Summit in Turkey so don't be surprised if Trump responds with an angry outburst again.
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Woman Sparks Debate About Flight Etiquette After Preaching To Plane About Jesus During Flight In Viral Video
Jul 06, 2026
Well, travelers, we've heard flight attendants belt out "I Will Always Love You" on a 6:00AM flight, a young girl sing "How Far I'll Go" from Moana to "entertain" the masses during a delayed Delta flight, and we've even witnessed a surprise wedding, reception and all, down the center aisle before passing out the snacks.
And now, we've witnessed a woman breaking one of the biggest plane etiquette rules in the world, reminding all of the passengers that they could die before the flight begins, all to launch into a prophetic monologue about being saved by Jesus Christ.
Shared by the "Christian Nightmares" account on X, the video captures a woman named Ashley rising from her seat, presumably toward the front of the plane, and turning to face all of the passengers behind her before the flight.
Ashley opens with an analogy:
"Everyone, my name is Ashley. I just had a quick question for y'all."
"It's burning on my heart to ask you."
"I know every single one of us had a ticket to Orlando, and we know where our ticket is going today."
"And I just had it burning on my heart to ask y'all that if you were to die today..."
"Do you know 100 percent where your ticket would lead to?"
Ashley then proceeds to speak for another full minute about sin, believing in Jesus Christ, and committing to Christianity so that they could go to Heaven if they were to die that day.
You can watch the video here:
Viewers took this as fearmongering and inappropriate, especially prior to a flight.
It's nice for people to be comfortable enough to share what they believe in, and for all spaces to be safe for all people, but talking about religion in a space where no one can leave is restrictive, and creating an analogy in which people might imagine the plane crashing, prompting flight anxiety, is concerning and inappropriate.
There's a time and a place for conversations like this, but at the beginning of a flight full of people who have not consented to having it is not it.
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Gay Baseball Fan Opens Up About Painful Homophobic Encounter At White Sox Game To Show Why Pride Nights Are So Important
Jul 06, 2026
In a perfect world, we'd all be welcome in any space at any time without any fear of danger or hate.
But we all know that isn't the world we currently live in, which makes specialized spaces all the more vital.
Instagrammer and Chicagoan Bill Nesnidal has enjoyed exploring the Windy City for years and has a special place in his heart, thanks to his family roots, for the Chicago White Sox and Rate Field.
Last week, Nesnidal recounted the first summer that he and his partner, Paul, started dating long-distance, leading to long stretches of time in which they did not see each other. During that particular summer, Paul only came to the city twice, and during one of those visits, they shared a negative experience neither of them would ever forget.
Because of his love of baseball and especially the White Sox, Nesnidal wanted to share the experience of going to the stadium with Paul, including watching the game, touring the space to enjoy its impressive variety of food, and watching the fireworks.
At one point, Nesnidal remembered putting his arm around Paul's shoulders, only for someone to shout from behind them that they "didn't want to see that." Later, they shared a kiss while Nesnidal thanked Paul for sharing this experience with him, and they were met with more hateful comments that they were "ruining" the experience for everyone with their public displays of affection.
At this, Nesnidal physically distanced himself somewhat from Paul, realizing that the comments were meant for them.
After they returned home, Paul started crying and made a comment that stayed with Nesnidal:
"This is why I mostly only go to Queer spaces."
"Why would I ever want to go to an event where I could feel like this?"
"There's been such a push against Pride nights, the waving of the Pride flag... But this is the exact reason for it."
You can watch the video here:
Viewers were supportive of Nesnidal and agreed with his thoughts on the importance of Pride nights.








Even the official Instagram account for the White Sox chimed in.

Paul also spoke up in the comments.

This is something that may not feel important to a person until they are personally impacted by it, either themselves or vicariously through someone they love. But safe spaces are important for all, and it's important to fight for more Pride spaces and events.
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