Bribe me, baby

Bonjour,

Before we get into it, we’ve got two great episodes of the pod for you. Check them out:

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We’ve a big weekend ahead of us, thanks to All Things Go team for sending the boys to the festival this weekend. We’re very excited despite Chappell Roan pulling a Mira Murati.

ily,

Writer: Natasha 
Editor: Deana

A beautiful thing happened this week: New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted. He’s facing five federal charges, including bribery and wire fraud.

I’m not a lawyer or a political pundit. I am, however, a Twitter dot com addict, and like any good New Yorker, I’ve always found Eric Adams to be a fool, so the last few days have been a real treat.

When the news first hit, we didn’t know why he was being indicted, but the unanimous feeling on the timeline was…that feels right.

Then, as expected, more details of his dim-witted decisions emerged, including leaked texts, Turkish government officials, a 'forgotten' phone code, The St. Regis Istanbul, and a revival of NYC's rat problem.

Leaked documents, including an exchange between an Adams staffer and a Turkish official forging documents on their behalf, read like a Facebook marketplace negotiation.

The last 72 hours have proven that humanity can still unite around a shared, unlikable figure.

It’s when the internet is at its best — most fun and most playful. It’s a rare moment when a shared cultural experience unfolds in real time, and instead of feeling isolated on the timeline, it brings us all closer together.

So I say this in all sincerity: thank you for your service, Eric Adams.

(For the record, I too would accept a bribe for an upgraded flight.)