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How A Naughty Kiss Made MCU History
By Chris Snellgrove
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Agatha All Along continued to deliver one surprise after another all the way through to the crowd-pleasing finale event. This included having Agatha and Rio lock lips, and while it’s motivated by the plot (no, really!), having the dazzling Kathryn Hahn and Aubrey Plaza make out was the ultimate in fan service. It was also historic, as this was Marvel’s first lesbian kiss between superpowered characters.
The MCU’s Biggest Kiss
Since the two first appeared onscreen together, Hahn and Plaza’s steamy chemistry was undeniable. However, the fact that each one plays a sexy manipulator always left us unsure of whether that chemistry would lead to any physical romance. But by the end, we get to see Marvel’s first lesbian kiss between powered characters when Agatha willingly kisses Rio; the other woman is Death, and their passionate makeout session allows Agatha to sacrifice herself and save Billy’s life.
If you didn’t tune into the downright magical last two episodes, you might need a primer on what led to Marvel having such a historic kiss. In short, Rio has secretly been targeting Billy the whole time, seeing him as a freak of nature for taking a second life and planning to do the same for his brother, Tommy. She wants to restore the balance, and because Billy needs to willingly give himself to her, Agatha strikes a deal: she’ll deliver Billy if Rio stops hunting her down.
Rio agrees, and just when it looks like Agatha is going to save Billy’s life, she goes back to plan A and prepares to sacrifice him. However, when the young man asks Agatha if this is how her own son died, she decides to surprise everyone by saving his life. She does this by smooching Rio, willingly giving herself to Death and making Marvel history with the first kiss between two superpowered female characters.
Not The First Marvel Lesbian Kiss
Many have been calling this the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first lesbian kiss, but strictly speaking, that isn’t true. In Jessica Jones, Jeri Hogarth and former assistant Pam end up locking lips. Thanks to Agatha and Rio making out, there are now exactly two kisses between female characters. That perfectly matches the two previous kisses between male characters: one in Eternals (between Phastos and his husband) and in Agatha All Along (between Billy and high school boyfriend Eddie).
LGBTQ+ Representation In The MCU
Now that Marvel has broken the seal on having superpowered women kiss, we can’t help but wonder if we might see more lesbian romance onscreen. For example, the last Doctor Strange movie didn’t really mention her sexuality, but future appearances might allow America Chavez to be as proudly lesbian as her comic counterpart. And if Kevin Feige and crew are cool with more onscreen bisexuality, we might see potential future MCU heroes and villains (including X-Men characters Mystique and Psylocke) explore their sexuality onscreen.
While Agatha and Rio’s naughty moment may not be Marvel’s first lesbian kiss, it’s still the first one between superpowered female characters. And whether you enjoyed it for prurient reasons or for the plot, this was one of the hottest moments in the MCU. The Witch’s Road was long and winding, but scenes like this made the entire journey completely worth it.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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