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8 Hangover Cures That May or May Not Work, Ranked
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8 Hangover Cures That May or May Not Work, Ranked

Omar L. Gallaga Dec 31, 2020

‘I don’t want to open my eyes, just read the rankings to me out loud’

9 Things That You Forgot Happened in 2020, Ranked
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9 Things That You Forgot Happened in 2020, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Dec 30, 2020

What a glorious, innocent time it was

The 5 Most Unforgettable Verzuz Memes We Got in 2020, Ranked
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The 5 Most Unforgettable Verzuz Memes We Got in 2020, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Dec 29, 2020

Pandemic Wi-Fi remains undefeated!

4 Best Kwanzaa-Themed TV Shows and Movies, Ranked
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4 Best Kwanzaa-Themed TV Shows and Movies, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Dec 28, 2020

Time to get your kinara out!

The 7 Unholiest Christmas Films (That You Should Definitely Watch), Ranked
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The 7 Unholiest Christmas Films (That You Should Definitely Watch), Ranked

LEVEL Editors Dec 25, 2020

These movies were definitely not born in a manger

The Gifts From “12 Days of Christmas,” Ranked
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The Gifts From “12 Days of Christmas,” Ranked

LEVEL Editors Dec 24, 2020

Timeless song, sure, but how do the offerings from said true love stack up?

6 Reasons Santa Claus Ain’t S**t, Ranked
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6 Reasons Santa Claus Ain’t S**t, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Dec 23, 2020

Check this list twice if you need to, it won’t change the truth

5 Reasons Winter Reigns Supreme, Ranked
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5 Reasons Winter Reigns Supreme, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Dec 22, 2020

Just get with the cozy program, goddamnit

6 Reasons Winter Is Trash, Ranked
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6 Reasons Winter Is Trash, Ranked

Omar L. Gallaga Dec 21, 2020

It’s the most garbageful time of the year!

Naughty New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Your Sex Life
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Naughty New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Your Sex Life

Aliya S. King Dec 18, 2020

Change is coming!

The Two Minutes of ‘Ma Rainey’ That Will Win Chadwick Boseman His Oscar
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The Two Minutes of ‘Ma Rainey’ That Will Win Chadwick Boseman His Oscar

Tirhakah Love Dec 18, 2020

The actor’s unforgettable soliloquy lays bare all the pain and struggle he hid so well in his fight against cancer

The 10 Best ‘Just Rankin’ Sh!t’ Lists From 2020, Ranked
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The 10 Best ‘Just Rankin’ Sh!t’ Lists From 2020, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Dec 18, 2020

We made some lists, and here’s the order of the lists we’ve written…

The Only 5 Items Supreme Hasn’t Yet Branded, Ranked
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The Only 5 Items Supreme Hasn’t Yet Branded, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Dec 17, 2020

The Chucky doll for sale today is the latest ridiculous merch drop from the streetwear brand. Here’s what they haven’t brought to life…

LEVEL Chops It Up About the Best Comics of 2020
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LEVEL Chops It Up About the Best Comics of 2020

LEVEL Editors Dec 17, 2020

The industry may have had a rough year, but there was…

‘Be Cool’ Is the Best Bad Movie You Can Watch Over the Holidays

‘Be Cool’ Is the Best Bad Movie You Can Watch Over the Holidays

David Dennis, Jr. Dec 17, 2020

I’ve never done acid, but I have seen…

7 Holiday Cocktails That Are Better Than Eggnog, Ranked
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7 Holiday Cocktails That Are Better Than Eggnog, Ranked

Omar L. Gallaga Dec 16, 2020

Turns out Christmas spirits don’t have to taste like melted pudding!

Mitch McConnell Is Guilty of Negligent Manslaughter
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Mitch McConnell Is Guilty of Negligent Manslaughter

Michael Arceneaux Dec 16, 2020

Now that Trump is out, it’s time to shift focus to…

We Honestly Can’t Imagine a Worse Excuse for Giving a Horse a Racist Name

We Honestly Can’t Imagine a Worse Excuse for Giving a Horse a Racist Name

LEVEL Editors Dec 15, 2020

It’s an embarrassment of riches in our weekly roundup of the world’s most preventable disease!

5 Things Your Kid Definitely Doesn’t Want for Christmas, Ranked
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5 Things Your Kid Definitely Doesn’t Want for Christmas, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Dec 15, 2020

With holiday shopping season in full gear, you don’t want to fall for these non-wishlist traps

6 Card Games Every Black Person Damn Well Better Know How to Play, Ranked
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6 Card Games Every Black Person Damn Well Better Know How to Play, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Dec 14, 2020

Deal or no deal?

Work Life Has Forever Changed for Black Professionals in 2020
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Work Life Has Forever Changed for Black Professionals in 2020

The Only Black Guy in the Office Dec 14, 2020

I somehow survived this wild-ass year, and I’m taking these learnings with me

The Untimely Passing of the American Buffet
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The Untimely Passing of the American Buffet

David Dennis, Jr. Dec 14, 2020

A lot of people hated them — but you can’t deny what they…

6 Government Secrets Trump Will Most Likely Tweet After His Presidential Term Ends, Ranked
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6 Government Secrets Trump Will Most Likely Tweet After His Presidential Term Ends, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Dec 12, 2020

The world’s most reckless Twitter fingers are about to get even more audacious

We’ll Always Remember the Man Behind Deebo, King of the Bullies
Tommy “Tiny” Lister as Deebo in “Friday.” Photo: New Line Productions/Ghetto Bird Productions

We’ll Always Remember the Man Behind Deebo, King of the Bullies

David Dennis, Jr. Dec 11, 2020

Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister could have gone…

The Official Gift Guide for the Pandemic Relationship
Illustration: Olivia Fields

The Official Gift Guide for the Pandemic Relationship

Aliya S. King Dec 11, 2020

Whether you’re long-term or still in the honeymoon phase, you might need some tips on how to get in your bag like Santa

5 People Who Definitely Shouldn’t Get a Ben & Jerry’s Flavor, Ranked
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5 People Who Definitely Shouldn’t Get a Ben & Jerry’s Flavor, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Dec 11, 2020

Shout out to Kap, but not everyone needs an ice cream named after them!

2020 Was a Banner Year for Letting Black Women Down
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2020 Was a Banner Year for Letting Black Women Down

Tirhakah Love Dec 11, 2020

Instead of holding each other accountable, Black men rushed to support celebrities who displayed the worst of us

Black Conservatives Don’t Care About You — Or Anyone Else
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Black Conservatives Don’t Care About You — Or Anyone Else

Scott Woods Dec 10, 2020

If they only want to go for theirs, they should just say so

The 9 Best La Croix Flavors, Ranked
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The 9 Best La Croix Flavors, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Dec 10, 2020

Croix love, baby!

Obama’s Dismissal of ‘Defund the Police’ Hides an Inconvenient Truth
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Obama’s Dismissal of ‘Defund the Police’ Hides an Inconvenient Truth

Michael Arceneaux Dec 9, 2020

Politicians continue to misframe…

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