Skip to Content
Subscribe
Log In
Menu
Search
Search
Crosswords
NFL
NBA
NHL
WNBA
Soccer
Podcasts
Arts And Culture
Politics
Science
About Us
Send Us A Tip (News)
Send Us A Tip ($)
Merch Shop
How To Pitch Defector
How To Comment On Defector
Defector Freelancer Policies, Created In Partnership With The National Writers Union
Crossword Submission Guidelines
Masthead
Defector Hall of Fame
Log In
Subscribe
Defector X (formerly Twitter)
Defector Twitch
Defector Bluesky
Chris Thompson
Staff Writer
Connect
chris.thompson@defector.com
@MadBastardsAll
Chefector
Today’s Cocktail Is The Guy About Town
119
Comments
Chris Thompson
May 7, 2021
Senators Week
Could This Farting Bug With “Senator” In Its Scientific Name Release Me From This Waking Nightmare? An Investigation
75
Comments
Chris Thompson
May 6, 2021
Enter Our Raffle To Win A Visit And Home-Cooked Meal From Drew Magary
In 2022, we sent Cardboard Roth and actual Roth to our raffle winner's home. This year, we're sending Drew over, and he's cooking up a feast. Anyone who makes a contribution of at least $20 into our tip jar by Nov. 24 will be entered into the raffle.
NBA
The Unstoppable, Charming, Incredibly Telegenic Wizards Are Truly Basketball’s Feel-Good Story, No Matter What The Haters And Losers Say
82
Comments
Chris Thompson
April 29, 2021
MLB
Vlad Jr. Did Some Primo Smashing
56
Comments
Chris Thompson
April 28, 2021
This Is So Stupid
Let’s Rate The Dismal Beef Of Right-Wing Internet Psychos Trying To Own Imaginary Libs
302
Comments
Chris Thompson
April 25, 2021
MLB
Heartbreaking: Most Annoying Person In Baseball Makes Great Point
116
Comments
Chris Thompson
April 25, 2021
This Is So Stupid
I Love Disney World But Rampaging Animatronic Kill-Bots Are Ruining The Experience
194
Comments
Chris Thompson
April 23, 2021
NBA
Deni Avdija’s Brutally Frustrating Season Comes To A Brutal End
32
Comments
Chris Thompson
April 22, 2021
NBA
Please Join Me For A Chuckle At This Grayson Allen Blooper
63
Comments
Chris Thompson
April 20, 2021
NBA
This Shrieking Hornets Broadcaster Must Knock It Off, Immediately
84
Comments
Chris Thompson
April 19, 2021
Media Meltdowns
Grown Man Spitting Mad That Youth’s Autograph Not Cool Enough
154
Comments
Chris Thompson
April 16, 2021
Science
Could A Jeep-Mounted Zion Williamson Roundhouse-Kick My Head Off? An Investigation
214
Comments
Chris Thompson
April 14, 2021
Interviews
A Cryptocurrency Expert Introduces Me To The Dystopian Nightmare Of Art As A Financial Instrument
174
Comments
Chris Thompson
April 12, 2021
Chefector
Let’s Make Our Own Damn Bitters And Remember The Great Happy Hours Of The Before Times
143
Comments
Chris Thompson
April 7, 2021
MLB
Fans Remind Astros Of Their Sins With Not One, But Two Trash Cans Thrown Onto Field
128
Comments
Chris Thompson
April 6, 2021
Science
Imagine The Awesome Face-Annihilating Powers Of The Antimatter-Freezing Laser
127
Comments
Chris Thompson
April 2, 2021
This Is So Stupid
White Sox Send Eloy Jimenez To The Great Baseball Diamond In The Sky
70
Comments
Chris Thompson
April 2, 2021
MLB
Congratulations To The 19 Far-Flung Fans Who Can Now Stream Nationals Games
140
Comments
Chris Thompson
April 1, 2021
Media Meltdowns
Papa John Posts Audio Of People Reacting In Authentic Disgust To His Racism, To Prove He Is Not Racist
124
Comments
Chris Thompson
March 31, 2021
Let's Remember Some Guys
Let’s Remember Some Guys Who May Or May Not Have Told Kelvin Sampson, Respectfully, To Cram It
143
Comments
Chris Thompson
March 30, 2021
NBA
Aaron Gordon’s 19-Minute “Documentary” About Losing The Dunk Contest Is Just The Lamest Shit Ever
105
Comments
Chris Thompson
March 29, 2021
NBA
You Will Never Guess Which NBA General Manager Was So Close To Making Several Big Deadline Trades
71
Comments
Chris Thompson
March 26, 2021
NBA
Julius Randle Is Suddenly Dirk Nowitzki Or Some Shit
67
Comments
Chris Thompson
March 24, 2021
Life Lessons
Stuff And Smother More Food, Goddammit
199
Comments
Chris Thompson
March 22, 2021
NBA
Rockets Head Coach Stephen Silas Is Enduring The Torments Of Hell
84
Comments
Chris Thompson
March 22, 2021
Newer
Older