No one knows why Jack Black and Kyle Gass‚ aka Tenacious D‚ decided to randomly cover a Britney Spears song. All we know is it rocks. And they don't cover just any Britney Spears song. They covered “Baby One More Time.” A quintessential part of the Britney Spears canon. But it was so good—in that distinct blend of goofy and epic that only Black and Gass can conjure—that fans are begging the duo to create an entire “album of covers.” In the video‚ which has been viewed over 20 million times on TikTok and spread all over various social media platforms‚ the Black sports a matching t-shirt and short set with a flaming phoenix (very rock-n-roll) as energetically lip syncs to his own vocal performance of the iconic pop tune. Meanwhile‚ Gass plays the perfect hype man in the background. @jackblack Tenacious B! 🐼 ♬ original sound - Jack Black Needless to say‚ viewers were pleased. "Something I never thought I needed and here I am loving this 🥰‚" one viewer wrote. Another added‚ “why does everything Tenacious D touches come out so much better.” And‚ of course‚ fans were begging for more‚ especially in the form of an album. “A full album of covers please.”"I would love an album that's just jack black covering early 2000s white girl music.” “I’d love a pop goes punk-esque album of Tenacious D covering random 90s pop songs.” “A Tenacious D cover album would be the greatest thing to ever happen.” One person even suggested Tenacious D play the next Super Bowl HalfTime Show…which is clearly the greatest idea of all time.People love Jack Black for his ability to always put his own delightful personal spin on things. He’s certainly not afraid to be big‚ bold or outrageously silly‚ even in moments that normally demand decorum. He’s so attuned to his inner child that it helps bring out the playful spirit in everyone. Plus‚ he’s one hell of a talented musician. What’s not to like?

For most dog owners‚ their pooch is a member of the family‚ best friend‚ confidante‚ and loyal protector. They would never dream of giving their dog away to anyone‚ let alone selling their pet. However‚ what if the offer was $200‚000?A TikTokker named Alexis Elliott says she received a “legit” offer of $200‚000 for her Doberman pinscher puppy‚ but refused because she wouldn’t dream of selling her dog.“Someone offered us $200K for our puppy‚ and I told my husband ‘absolutely f*cking not‚’” the TikToker said. “Would you guys sell your dogs for $200k?” she asks later in the video. “Like‚ that is my baby! That is my baby. I birthed her. That is my child. Like there is no money‚ I would not sell her. But it just got me thinking‚ like‚ I wonder if people would have taken that 200K?"After posing the question‚ Alexis received a lot of responses. Surprisingly‚ many of them would entertain the $200‚000 offer.Warning: Video contains strong language.​"In this economy? Yes." one user wrote‚ and people agreed with them‚ giving the comment over 8‚000 likes. "I would absolutely‚ without even thinking about it‚ LMAO‚" Maee G added. Others thought that it was morally right to take the money. "It’s a crime to not accept 200k‚" Lana said.One woman tried to alter the deal. "Not my dog but the husband‚ absolutely‚" a user wrote.About the same number of commenters said they would never sell their dogs‚ even for $200‚000. "A lot of you in these comments don’t deserve a dog‚" Adero_77 wrote. “Omg never. The thought of my dog being confused and feeling abandoned breaks my heart‚" Julie added."One time‚ someone asked my brother if he would sell his puppy. My brother answered‚ ‘No‚ I'd rather have an empty wallet than an empty house‚’” Tracy Laguna wrote.One person responded to the video with a funny clip of their dog waiting on the curb with a suitcase. “For 200k‚ damn!” I am Yelitzii captioned the video. @iamyelitzii #stitch with @Alexis For 200k damn 😂 Some believe that if their dog went to live with someone with $200k to spend on them‚ it would probably be living in a better place. "If they’re offering $200k they can clearly provide him a better life than I can! This is best for both of us‚" Clutch Grabs wrote. "Listen‚ with that type of money‚ me &; my dog would live our best lives… separately‚" Jasmine added.Those who said would never sell their dogs because it would cause them distress are correct. “Yes‚ your dog will miss you when you give them away‚” Preventive Vet wrote on its blog. However‚ dogs can adapt to a new family situation. “It is normal for a dog to grieve the loss of their previous family and go through an acclimation period in their new home‚” the blog continues. “While they may miss you‚ if they are in a caring environment and their needs are being met‚ they will do well.”This article originally appeared on 12.10.23

Who among us hasn’t come into full adulthood wishing they had known certain things that could have made life so so so much easier in the long run? Choices that‚ if made‚ ultimately would have been much better for our well-being…not to mention our wallets. But then again that is all part of growing older and (hopefully) wiser. However there is something to be said about getting advice from those who’ve been there‚ rather than learning the hard way every single time.Thankfully‚ a man who goes by @johnfluenzer on TikTok has a great list of things young people should start doing once they become adults. Are any of his suggestions fun‚ cool or trendy? Not at all. But they are most definitely accurate. Just ask any 30+-year-olds who wished they had done at least four of these things.John started off by saying‚ “welcome to being an adult. Maybe you weren't told this by your parents‚ but this is through my trial and error." Listed below are the eight vital things to maintaining a healthy adulthood‚ that most of us have no idea about until well into adulthood. 1. Getting an annual doctor visit.This is the bare minimum amount of visits one should be making‚ according to John. He recommended more if you “have more medical concerns.” 2. Dental visits. For a yearly cleaning at the very least. "Keep in mind that a $300 cavity can turn into a $1‚500 root canal‚ which can then turn into a $2‚000 crown on top of the $1‚500 you just paid‚ so it's better to just pay the $300 or whatever it is for a cavity‚ and just get it sorted‚” he explained. As someone with this exact experience (ignored a cavity because she didn't want to pay $300‚ only to pay $1500 years later‚ even with insurance) I can ruefully confirm. …as can others‚ judging by the comments sections to John’s video. “I didn’t go to the dentist for 8 years and now I need a root canal. Learn from my mistakes people‚” one person wrote. Seriously‚ no amount of flossing and avoiding sugar can make up for a professional cleaning and checkup‚ folks. Last note on this subject—John mentioned that if you couldn’t afford to go to a dentist‚ to check for nearby dental schools that can often perform necessary procedures at a fraction of the cost.Though he specifically mentioned dental schools in Canada‚ that is also an option in America. Things I wish I had known as a 20-year-old…3. Next up‚ John suggested that if you are sexually active‚ to get checked for STDs/STIs.“If you're uncomfortable with your GP‚ or you don't have a GP‚ go to a sexual health clinic…. Just go get tested — it's better to know‚” he said. 4. Get vaccines. “Be up on your vaccines‚ not just your flu shot.""We're talking Hep A/Hep B‚ and also if you're under 25‚ get your Gardasil 9. It's three shots. It prevents the cancer-causing HPV‚” he explained. And while he mostly discussed the free health care options found in Canada‚ HPV vaccines are covered by most insurances in the US. Plus there are other potentially free/low cost resources‚ such as the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program for those under 19. 5. Then get a PEP‚ aka Post-exposure prophylaxis‚ if you had a “risky sexual encounter” and are worried about having contracted HIV. For this one‚ time really is of the essence. The sooner a PEP is taken‚ the more effective it is at preventing HIV‚ and must be taken within 72 hours of possible exposure to HIV. Gotta say…list time 3-5 seem particularly important‚ as many young people are not given thorough sex education. 6. Rent. Everyone’s favorite. John explains that especially in a housing crisis‚ “your rent should be the first thing you take care of every month." "It comes before everything. Now maybe if you have kids and they need to eat‚ of course‚ that's important‚" he added. "But a roof over their head is way more important and you do not want to give landlords any excuse to have you evicted. Pay your rent and pay it on time."7. Hold onto that cellphone as long as possible. “I know we all want the new cell phones.Keep your phone as long as possible‚ OK?" he said. "I don't care if it's any iPhone 10‚ iPhone 8‚ keep it for as long as possible. Especially if you're under no contract—you have so much freedom.” Instead of getting a new phone‚ John suggested switching providers every month to get special deals and save “$40–50 bucks a month‚” which‚ as we all know‚ really adds up. 8. Only have one streaming subscription a month.This one was admittedly “controversial‚” John shared‚ but in his point of view‚ it’s a no brainer. “You don't need Netflix‚ Disney‚ Hulu‚ whatever... you don't need them all the same month. January do Netflix‚ cancel. February do Hulu... All of these different apps‚ they let you save watchlists‚ right‚ like 'My List.' And if you cancel your subscription and you restart it two months later‚ your list is still there. So just save stuff‚ only pay for it once a month‚ and try to save some money‚” he suggested. What a wake up call‚ right? But other hardened adults couldn’t help but agree with John. “This is very good advice‚ can confirm (unfortunately) as a fellow adult lol‚” one person wrote. Others appreciated how he took the time to share this list to help younger people avoid some pretty disheartening setbacks. “I love people like you so much‚ just her to help others in life. People like you are so important because you didn’t have to make this video but you did.” You can’t always trust what you hear on TikTok‚ but John’s advice is sound. What most life hacks seem to have in common‚ other than a healthy blend of common sense and 20/20 hindsight‚ is that it puts some form of security at the forefront—not necessarily instant gratification. Fun is so important‚ but as anyone with experience will tell you‚ peace of mind is priceless.Watch the full video below: @johnfluenzer #greenscreen Here is my list if things you jeed to start doing once you’re an adult! I know its not fun bit I wish someone had told me when I was younger. #genz #genalpha #adultingishard ♬ original sound - John This article originally appeared on 12.10.23

I don't know what it is about impersonations that are so fascinating to people but they're often hilarious‚ and Jack Black impersonating The Rock does not disappoint. From the 2018 clip you can't tell what prompted the impersonation but "Screen Junkies" interviewer looks to Black and asks him about his workout routine as if he's Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The comedian adjusts himself in his seat and doesn't break character the entire time and somehow the interviewer is able to maintain a serious face throughout the process. Kevin Hart and the actual Dwayne Johnson cannot keep it together while Black does his impression of his co-star.Black obviously knows the workout routine of the 6-foot‚ 5-inch muscular Black Samoan demigod and it starts out with 27‚000 rip curls at 5 a.m. At least‚ that's the "School of Rock" alum's best guesstimate‚ and judging by Johnson's size‚ that seems about right.But his ribbing of his co-star didn't stop there. As Johnson and Hart are practically wheezing with laughter‚ Black continues with his impersonation adding in Johnson's philosophy on life. If you're curious about that‚ it involves blood‚ sweat‚ tears and sucking life deep. Yeah‚ I don't know what that means either but you should check out the video below because it's pretty impressive and might just brighten your day. This article originally appeared on 10.22.22

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