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On The Gist, have you heard? Chemistry has been debunked. Thank Russia.
Ed Helms is best known for comedic roles—see Andy Bernard on The Office. But in the drama Chappaquiddick, Helms plays Joseph Gargan, the cousin and lawyer of Sen. Ted Kennedy. Gargan found himself in Kennedy’s inner circle as the young senator came under scrutiny for his role in the death of Mary Jo Kopechne.
In the Spiel, pervs are making news again. Plus: say hello to a new Lobstar of the Antentwig.
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