Chris Donovan's Algorithm'

National Vanilla Cupcake Day, Paul McCartney Becomes a Billionaire & Happy Birthday, Marine Corps 10.11.2026 1:47 ↓

It's National Vanilla Cupcake Day and National Sesame Street Day — cue the Grouch anthem. Paul McCartney is officially a billionaire, the third musician on the Forbes list behind Jay-Z ($2.8 billion) and Taylor Swift ($2 billion). James Gunn is stepping down as head of the DC Universe, leaving the new Wonder Woman's debut up in the air. Ring has two new cameras — a Rover Cam that rolls around on t...

National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day Deals, Pink's Sphere Residency & Jimmy Eat World at the Hollywood Bowl 10.11.2026 1:29 ↓

It's National Scrapple Day and National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day, and the chains are dealing: Jack in the Box has a $3 chicken sandwich through the app, Arby's has a $3 buffalo chicken slider, Buffalo Wild Wings and KFC are giving a free chicken sandwich with a $10 purchase, and McDonald's has $2 McChickens. The Sphere has announced its first solo-artist residency — Pink — with tickets on sale t...

National Nachos Day, Universal's $999.95 Diamond Pass & Pink's Turns 87 06.11.2026 1:48 ↓

Chris checks in with the algorithm for Friday, November 6. It's National Saxophone Day, National Jersey Day, and National Nachos Day. The Elf on the Shelf crew has a new member — Dolly on the Holly, with costumes and scenic expansion packs. Universal Studios has a new Diamond Pass for $999.95 with all-day Express access, no blackout dates, and tickets to Halloween Horror Nights and Fan Fest Nights...

National Donut Day, The Most Influential Athletes Ever & Doc Brown Invents Time Travel 05.11.2026 1:51 ↓

Chris checks in with the algorithm for Thursday, November 5. It's National Donut Day and National Love Your Red Hair Day. Ranker's list of the top 20 most influential athletes of all time is out — Michael Jordan at number one, with Muhammad Ali, Pelé and Wayne Gretzky right behind him. Plus a rumored new Wolverine, the 15 best Thanksgiving movies, and a moment in history: today in 1955, Doc Brown...

Use Your Common Sense Day, The Rise of Gus & The Karate Kid Turns 65 04.11.2026 1:25 ↓

Chris checks in with the algorithm for Wednesday, November 4. It's National Stress Awareness Day, Use Your Common Sense Day, and National Candy Day. Giancarlo Esposito has pitched a Breaking Bad prequel called The Rise of Gus, Russell Wilson has interviewed for the NC State head coaching job, and Disney has previewed its Festival of Holidays foods — including a reimagined beef Wellington and chick...

National Sandwich Day, Iconic Movie Roles & a $25 Thanksgiving Feast 03.11.2026 1:52 ↓

Chris checks in with the algorithm for Tuesday, November 3. It's National Sandwich Day, and he's running through the day's sandwich deals — buy-one-get-one offers at Jimmy John's and Subway, a bacon turkey melt at Farmer Boys, and free delivery at Jersey Mike's. Plus a Boston protest clip people are calling the next Boston Tea Party, Mental Floss ranks the most iconic movie roles ever with Rocky a...

Deviled Egg Day, Celebrity Halloween Costumes & USC Stuns Ohio State 02.11.2026 1:38 ↓

Chris checks in with the algorithm for Monday, November 2. It's National Deviled Egg Day, and he's recapping Halloween weekend: Martha Stewart apologizing for her costume, Heidi Klum's latest over-the-top look, and David Faustino going viral for dressing his family up as the Married... with Children cast. Plus a new study ranks the songs most likely to make you speed — Mr. Brightside tops the list...