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Star-Studded Raunchy Comedy On Prime Goes Completely Off The Leash
By TeeJay Small
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Fans of raunchy adult comedy may recall seeing trailers for the film Strays last year, featuring a host of big-name talent lending their voices to a pack of foul-mouthed dogs. The film, which looks like something you might throw on for your kids at first glance, offers an off-the-walls joyride complete with copious cursing, chaotic K-9’s, and a staggering list of voice talent.
Though Strays failed to make a major splash during its theatrical run, as is par for the course with R-rated comedies, the film has found a new streaming audience on Amazon Prime Video.
The Dogs Of Strays
For those who missed out on this one upon release, Strays centers on a Border Terrier dog named Reggie, who is abandoned by his absolutely horrible owner, Doug. Despite suffering years of abuse at the hands of Doug, Reggie holds an upbeat and oblivious attitude in life, and fails to realize at first that he isn’t playing some kind of long-form search and return game. Things turn around for the dog when he encounters a group of life-long strays by the names of Bug, Maggie, and Hunter.
After a few nights on the street, Reggie starts to become accustomed to the harsh realities of the real world, as well as the abuse he suffered from his disgusting owner. These realizations make him bitter, but never detract from his whimsy, as Reggie hatches a bizarre plot to get revenge by tracking down Doug, and biting his genitals clean off. The strays are highly perturbed by this plan at first, though they ultimately agree in spirit, and accompany Reggie on his harrowing trip back to the suburbs to locate his evil owner.
A Bonkers Ride
I’m not going to sugarcoat it, Strays is one of the most bizarre movies I’ve ever seen in my life. It sort of offers a narrative commentary on abusive relationships, much in the same way that 2016’s Sausage Party offers a commentary on organized religion. It’s also needlessly violent, loaded with vulgar language and references to sex, and pretty funny, if you can get past the overall vibe that this feature film may have worked better as an SNL short.
Strays originally came together after comedy icons Phil Lord and Christopher Miller agreed to finance the project through their first-look deal with Universal Pictures. American Vandal series creator Dan Perrault penned the screenplay for the project, while filmmaker Josh Greenbaum joined to direct. Though Strays touts an array of comedic talent behind the camera, the biggest selling point before release was its massive cast of voice talent, including Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Isla Fisher, Randall Park, Rob Riggle, Sofía Vergara, Josh Gad, and Will Forte as Doug.
Streaming On Amazon Prime
Though I can definitively say that Strays is not for everybody, you can definitely gauge whether or not you’ll enjoy it by watching the trailer. Critics seem to have mixed opinions on it, earning a middling Rotten Tomatoes score of 53 percent.
Personally, I can’t say I would have spent the money to catch this one in the theater, though it’s a perfectly serviceable comedy to kill a quick 90 minutes. Those interested in checking out Strays today can be sure to stream the film on Amazon Prime Video.
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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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Word
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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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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