Above, Tina Turner performs, Better Be Good To Me. A goddess returned to the gods this week.

The Rectification of Names presents the State of the Hostage Situation.

News Corpse appreciates the succinct clarity of White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

Buttermilk Sky finds one book that the Gundamentalists won't ban from the elementary school library.

Cassandra's Grandson makes a bet. Pro Tip: never bet against this blogger.

Bonus Track: The Daily Cartoonist tells us the story of when Tina Turner became an on-going character in a long-running superhuman British comic strip.

Thanks for letting me be a part of your week, I hope to return soon. Next up: Driftglass, you lucky bastids!

Round-up by Tengrain who blogs at Mock, Paper, Scissors. You can follow Tengrain on the Fediverse. Send tips, requests, and suggestions to mbru@crooksandliars.com (with For MBRU in the subject line).