Filter
Exclude
Time range
-
Near
Philippe Kouyate retweeted
Replying to @NapoLeon1226391
Voir les sionistes chialer comme des merdes est un spectacle JOUISSIF.
3
6
54
568
Owen retweeted
We are living in the worst of American culture. The UFC spectacle officially put us over-the-top.
56
38
443
4,805
Replying to @DiversityCopOut
Everything needs to be a spectacle
Louis Plante retweeted
1/2) June 13, 2026. A monumental spectacle was presented by Martin Levac in Milan together with drummer Nick D'Virgilio and an extraordinary choir accompanied by a symphony orchestra under the direction of Stefano Sovrani.
1
2
8
169
Les intermittents du spectacle ont trouvé du boulot.
MsPink retweeted
PEAK CLOWN WORLD: A top American fighter gets hauled off by federal marshals at a Trump spectacle not for violence, but for noticing the endless wars, Epstein ties, and the foreign lobby control Israel has over America’s cucked and occupied government.
67
607
2,922
36,786
Valdivia retweeted
In case you’re wondering why we lost in Iran, the fact that our president cares a lot more about spectacle, adulation, and pet projects like his ballroom than the actual work of governing - reading, meetings, planning - is a big reason.
The America 250 4th of July celebration is now officially a "Trump Rally."
4
15
79
3,490
Take That returns to Cardiff’s Principality Stadium after 17 years, delivering a circus-themed spectacle with a 30ft animatronic elephant that’s redefining stadium shows. A new era for live pop magic. azat.tv/en/take-that-cardiff…
William "Billy" Collins Jr., on June 16, 1983, both before and after his 10-round unanimous decision loss to Luis Resto at Madison Square Garden on the undercard of Duran-Moore. Middleweight Billy Collins, the son of a fighter, would enter the ring that night undefeated, 14-0, and favored to pass this test against light-hitting journeyman Luis Resto. Collins would remain undefeated, the nightmare of what Resto and Panama Lewis were responsible for that night would leave a black eye on the sport and eventually destroy all involved, as Resto's win would later be reversed and than changed to a "No Contest." ---------------------------------------------------------- Everything that Luis Resto (or Panama Lewis) has done or will do is secondary, and always will be secondary, to the part he played on that night 34 years ago. If his name comes up, it’s never in connection with his Golden Gloves wins, Resto won two New York Golden Gloves Championships as he won both the 1975 and 1976 147lb Open Championships, or the respectable victories on his record or who he knew or sparred with. Or even what he has done since that fateful night. As Steve Farhood put it back in 2000: “We enjoyed shooting the bull about the good old days, but it was just prelim chatter. This interview wasn’t going to be that easy for either one of us. That’s because we both knew we had to talk about the gloves.” ---------------------------------------------------------- From Boxing News Online (in 2016): The night of June 16, 1983, Billy Ray Collins and Luis Resto met in the ring of Madison Square Garden as the co-feature to Roberto Duran-Davey Moore. Collins was a pale kid from Tennessee, promoted by Bob Arum and 14-0. He was trained by his father, also named Billy. This was his first fight on the big stage. Luis Resto was 20-8-2, the underdog but no pushover. In his corner was Panama Lewis, one of the era’s big-name trainers. Collins was expected to win but some boxing insiders thought Resto was capable of an upset. Resto walked into the ring with approximately one ounce of padding removed from each of his gloves and plaster was also allegedly put on his wraps. “Resto walked into the ring that night with a loaded gun,” says Sacks. What, in normal circumstances, would have been classed as a very good, brisk undercard fight becomes a spectacle in brutality when watched with the knowledge of what was really going on. For 10 rounds the fighters traded. Collins’s eyes slowly started to swell. And it was no ordinary swelling: by the last rounds not only were the eyes puffy and closing, but the whole area around the eyes, cheekbones and forehead, was grossly swollen. The height of gameness, Collins was still swinging that left hook until the final bell. There had been no hint of mercy from Resto, no relenting. With the doctored gloves he had stayed as close to Collins as he could, round after round, and had tried to hit him as hard and as often as he could. Then, as Resto went to congratulate Collins, he shook hands with Billy Sr. – who immediately noticed that the glove was missing padding and called for the Commissioner. In the aftermath Resto and Lewis were suspended indefinitely by the New York State Athletic Commission. Collins was told he could never box again due to his eye damage. He began to struggle with drink and depression. Less than a year Collins – son, brother, husband, father and promising fighter – was dead, crashing his car into a creek near his house after drinking. Resto and Lewis were both subsequently sent to jail, serving two-and-a-half and one-year sentences respectively. There are those who would go so far as to say that Luis Resto and Panama Lewis ‘killed’ Billy Collins, their actions putting in motion the train of events that finished in the creek. Others believe that such a claim is too tendentious, that Resto and Lewis did not make Collins take to drink, that they did not drive the car into the creek. Whatever, Collins’s life changed that night in Madison Square Garden thanks to Resto and Lewis, and certainly not for the better. For years – a quarter of a century to be precise – Resto denied any wrongdoing. He claimed ignorance, he didn’t know anything about the gloves, Panama Lewis must have done it. Then in 2009 Eric Drath made a documentary about the fight, based around Resto and entitled Assault In The Ring. In the documentary Resto finally admitted that he knew about the doctored gloves and claimed that, furthermore, Lewis applied plaster to his handwraps to harden them and gave him a ‘magic potion’ during the fight – water mixed with ground-up asthma medication – in order to open the lungs and give him a second wind. During the film he met Collins’s widow to ask for forgiveness and admitted to his own estranged wife and sons that, yes, he had cheated. Resto says the weight of what he and Lewis did still bears heavily on him. “People tell me to let go. I tried but it’s always on my mind.” Though he claims he walks “with [his] head up” now after coming clean in the documentary, it’s clear that this is not the case. The days his head is often bowed, he has difficulty making eye contact and his only companion is the rubber ball that never leaves his hand. There’s a discernible pall around him, a permanent shroud of dejection and sadness. Only rarely does any sign of pride break through – such as when he claims that he was better than Collins and would have beaten him in a briefly mooted rematch. “I could beat him with big gloves, little gloves, anything. I knew too much for him. He lost in New York, he was gonna lose in Tennessee – I was gonna beat him down there, too.” Resto lived for years in the basement of a gym and is now the guest at the house of a fellow ex-boxer, former world champion Aaron Davis. He trains young kids in Davis’s gym and a few blocks away in the Morris Park Gym. His dream would be to be able to work in the corners of fighters, to be a licensed second. When Randy Gordon was Chairman of the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC), Resto came to him each year, for seven years, to ask for his licence back. Each time Gordon turned him down. The last time was in 1995. In 2011 Resto applied to NYSAC for a second’s licence, which would allow him to enter the arena, the dressing rooms and the corner as a fighter’s second. It would also mean he would be entitled to the trainer’s cut of a fighter’s purse. He took the written test and passed with a score of 90 per cent. Almost five months after making his application, Resto received a response from NYSAC. The concluding paragraph of that letter states: “A licensed boxing second is expected to assist in a boxer’s corner and may be called upon to assist with a fighter’s gloving and wraps. Failure to properly perform these tasks may lead to the harming of an opponent. Due to the direct relationship between your prior illegal actions, which also violated Commission rules, and the duties of a licensed boxing second, the Commission finds that you lack the general fitness and character required for licensure and granting your application would not be in the best interest of boxing. “Accordingly, the Commission hereby denies your application for a license as a boxing second and is returning your license fee.” It is surely questionable that Resto would try to commit any kind of infringement of boxing rules. He would certainly be more aware than anyone of the price the guilty party pays. He would also be more closely watched than other trainers. There is also the wider question of consistency. Resto committed a crime as a boxer and was refused a licence as a second 29 years after committing that crime – because according to NYSAC he could still be a risk. Antonio Margarito committed a similar crime as a boxer (though he was caught before he could do any damage) at the beginning of 2009; by the end of 2011 he was licensed, as a boxer, and fighting in New York State in the rematch against Miguel Cotto, under the jurisdiction of NYSAC. Various articles in the media estimate that Margarito’s purse was from $2.5 to 2.75 million. There is the argument that he has served his time, he’s been punished long enough, has suffered enough and that Panama Lewis was the real malignant force at work that night. Eric Drath, who after the documentary helped Resto with his second’s application, says, “Ultimately, I think once you’ve been punished there should be a time when you are forgiven – if you show some kind of remorse and understanding of the nature of your crime. I think he’s demonstrated both of those.” Ron Scott Stevens is a former Chairman of NYSAC and was present at the fight. Though he admits he would have had to look long and hard at the question if it had been posed to him during his tenure, he notes that, “Boxing is the sport of the underdog. If there’s any sport that should help people and give them a second chance, it’s boxing. That’s sort of what the sport is based on: people fighting their way out of terrible circumstances.” On the other hand, there is the counter-argument that what Resto did was beyond the pale. At the heart of boxing there is a violent energy, the darkest of intentions: to do as much physical damage to another human being as possible. The sport has taken years – through years of reforms and improvements, blunders and tragedies – to harness that darkness, to make it as acceptable as possible. Resto and Lewis rode roughshod over all of that. It could be argued that they should be banned for life as testimony to the gravity of what they did and as a message to others. It’s a difficult question that depends much on a person’s personal perspective. Randy Gordon acknowledged the difficulty of the dilemma when posed the question of whether he would grant Resto a licence if he were still Chairman of NYSAC. “I’m writing a chapter in my autobiography on this and I’ve left the ending because I don’t know how I’m going to end it. What would I do? As I talk to you now I really don’t have an answer for that and I’m really going to sit with myself and think about it.” Billy Collins is gone. Panama Lewis is down in Miami. He still trains high-profile fighters. He’ll never be able to enter the ring with them but he manages to get by with what they pay him for his gym work. Luis Resto is 61 years old now and still in the same situation, training young fighters in the Bronx, doing a lot of roadwork and living as a guest on someone else’s property. Whether he gets a licence before his time is up is unclear. What we do know is – forgiven or not – boxing will never forget the terrible act he committed in 1983. ---------------------------------------------------------- Panama Lewis maintained his innocence till his death and many of his defenders allege that someone instead removed the padding from Resto's gloves after the bout. Lewis died in September of 2020 at the age of 74, maintaining his innocence to the end insisting that cornerman Art Curley, who was deceased, had tampered with Resto's gloves. For almost a quarter-century, Luis Resto publicly denied knowing that Lewis had tampered with the gloves. However, in 2007, Resto apologized to Collins's widow, Andrea Collins-Nile, who had attempted to sue the state of New York for not protecting her late husband. Resto also told Collins-Nile that in addition to removing padding from the gloves, Lewis soaked his hand wraps in plaster of Paris. This caused the wraps to harden into plaster casts similar to those used to set broken bones, which greatly—and illegally—increased Resto's punching power. The hand wraps have never been confiscated. Resto also disclosed that Lewis would break apart pills used to treat asthma and pour the medicine into his water bottles, giving Resto greater lung capacity in the later rounds of a fight. Resto also visited Collins's gravesite and said, "I'm sorry for what I did to you." At a 2008 press conference, Resto said that he knew Lewis had taken the padding out of his gloves and had done so at least twice before. Resto said he did not protest at the time even though he knew it was wrong. "At the time, I was young," he said. "I went along." Luis Resto was 28 years old at the time of the incident. Billy Collins Jr. was 22 when he died in 1984.
16
Pengguyuran itu bukan tanpa sebab kok, Lippert mengartikan konfrontasi fisik melalui siraman air itu sebagai sebuah 'spontaneous spectacle'. Diilhami dari gerakan May '68, lippert ingin menyatakan scr simbolik akan adanya 'reclaim' ruang fisik di kelas yang penuh kekakuan
1
1
NicoleRosaE 👩🏽‍🚀🚀🪐⃤ retweeted
A stunning spectacle in the Vela constellation! These intricate filaments and drifting clouds are the remnants of a supernova that exploded roughly 11,000 years ago. (Credit: ESO/VPHAS team. Acknowledgement: Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit)
3
32
173
5,993
Replying to @MightiJamie
The Illusion of Benevolence when the Wealthy Visit the Township in Such a day as 16 June by Paul Noko In many communities, there exists a recurring scene a wealthy uncle or auntie a politician arrives for a day, bringing with them an air of generosity, storytelling, and nostalgia. They sit among the residents, drinking, eating, and reminiscing about their childhoods spent in their grandmother’s house. They share stories of humble beginnings, emphasizing how hard they worked or how fortunate they are now. Before leaving, they often offer words of hope and encouragement urging the community to pursue education and better opportunities, promising a brighter future through hard work and perseverance. However, beneath this seemingly heartfelt gesture lies a complex web of social dynamics and unspoken truths. These visits, while seemingly generous, can sometimes serve as a reminder of the persistent inequalities that divide communities. The wealthy visitor departs, returning to their suburb or estate, leaving behind a lingering sense of disparity. Their departure is often accompanied by the comfort of luxury BMWs, Audis, Mercedes a sense that they have done their part, even if their actions have had little impact on the living conditions of those they visited. The myth of good intentions. Such visits can evoke feelings of gratitude but also frustration. While sharing stories of their upbringing, their t and offering words of hope, these visitors rarely address the systemic issues that sustain inequality. Their presence, though well-meaning, can sometimes feel like a spectacle an act of charity that does little to challenge the structural barriers faced by the community. The residents are left to walk home with T-shirt, a braai pack, many on foot embodying the reality of their daily struggles. The "educated revolutionaries" among them understand that true change requires more than storytelling and fleeting visits. It demands active engagement, investment, and a commitment to transforming conditions rather than merely acknowledging them. The contrast of wealth and poverty. Watching the elders leave in luxury while the community walks in resilience highlights a stark contrast. It underscores a societal imbalance where wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few, and the everyday struggles of the many remain unaddressed. This disparity fosters feelings of neglect and frustration, as the community is reminded that the promise of opportunity often remains out of reach for many. Moving beyond performative acts. Real change begins when the narrative shifts from charity to solidarity. It involves investing in education, infrastructure, healthcare, and economic opportunities that empower the community from within. It requires the wealthy not just to visit, tell stories, and leave, but to become active participants in the community’s development. The journey toward genuine transformation is long and arduous, but it starts with recognizing that true progress involves shared responsibility. The community's resilience, ingenuity, and determination must be met with a commitment from all sectors of society to create lasting change. The scene of a wealthy and politicians visitor leaving a township, leaving behind stories and hope, is emblematic of a larger issue the superficiality of gestures that fail to address deeper inequalities. To build a society where hope is not just a fleeting sentiment but a sustainable reality, there must be a collective effort to go beyond the surface. Education, investment, and genuine partnership are the keys to turning hope into tangible progress, ensuring that communities are not just visited but truly uplifted.
6
Replying to @sanebhengu1
The Illusion of Benevolence when the Wealthy Visit the Township in Such a day as 16 June by Paul Noko In many communities, there exists a recurring scene a wealthy uncle or auntie a politician arrives for a day, bringing with them an air of generosity, storytelling, and nostalgia. They sit among the residents, drinking, eating, and reminiscing about their childhoods spent in their grandmother’s house. They share stories of humble beginnings, emphasizing how hard they worked or how fortunate they are now. Before leaving, they often offer words of hope and encouragement urging the community to pursue education and better opportunities, promising a brighter future through hard work and perseverance. However, beneath this seemingly heartfelt gesture lies a complex web of social dynamics and unspoken truths. These visits, while seemingly generous, can sometimes serve as a reminder of the persistent inequalities that divide communities. The wealthy visitor departs, returning to their suburb or estate, leaving behind a lingering sense of disparity. Their departure is often accompanied by the comfort of luxury BMWs, Audis, Mercedes a sense that they have done their part, even if their actions have had little impact on the living conditions of those they visited. The myth of good intentions. Such visits can evoke feelings of gratitude but also frustration. While sharing stories of their upbringing, their t and offering words of hope, these visitors rarely address the systemic issues that sustain inequality. Their presence, though well-meaning, can sometimes feel like a spectacle an act of charity that does little to challenge the structural barriers faced by the community. The residents are left to walk home with T-shirt, a braai pack, many on foot embodying the reality of their daily struggles. The "educated revolutionaries" among them understand that true change requires more than storytelling and fleeting visits. It demands active engagement, investment, and a commitment to transforming conditions rather than merely acknowledging them. The contrast of wealth and poverty. Watching the elders leave in luxury while the community walks in resilience highlights a stark contrast. It underscores a societal imbalance where wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few, and the everyday struggles of the many remain unaddressed. This disparity fosters feelings of neglect and frustration, as the community is reminded that the promise of opportunity often remains out of reach for many. Moving beyond performative acts. Real change begins when the narrative shifts from charity to solidarity. It involves investing in education, infrastructure, healthcare, and economic opportunities that empower the community from within. It requires the wealthy not just to visit, tell stories, and leave, but to become active participants in the community’s development. The journey toward genuine transformation is long and arduous, but it starts with recognizing that true progress involves shared responsibility. The community's resilience, ingenuity, and determination must be met with a commitment from all sectors of society to create lasting change. The scene of a wealthy and politicians visitor leaving a township, leaving behind stories and hope, is emblematic of a larger issue the superficiality of gestures that fail to address deeper inequalities. To build a society where hope is not just a fleeting sentiment but a sustainable reality, there must be a collective effort to go beyond the surface. Education, investment, and genuine partnership are the keys to turning hope into tangible progress, ensuring that communities are not just visited but truly uplifted.
1
Replying to @Betclic
On est prêts pour le spectacle 🇫🇷🔥 eldorado6 #FeebetsBetclic
1
À 21h c’est le spectacle de Mr Olise
🚨 𝗪𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗪 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘́𝗘 𝗗𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗣𝗘 𝗗𝗨 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗘 !! 🤩🍿 Les Bleus lancent ENFIN leur Coupe du Monde avec un ÉNORME CHOC face au Sénégal ce soir ! 🇫🇷⚔️🇸🇳 On continue avec le deuxième match de ce groupe I : un Iraq - Norvège à minuit. 🇮🇶⚔️🇳🇴 Un autre CHOC à 3h00 du matin, l'Argentine affronte l'Algérie ! 🇦🇷⚔️🇩🇿 Et pour les plus motivés, un Autriche - Jordanie à 6H00. 😅 La Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026, c'est à suivre en intégralité sur beIN SPORTS. 🤝
3
Quelqu’un cherche-t-il des billets ? Je vends 3 billets 🎟️ pour le spectacle parisien d’Olivia Dean à l’Accor Arena 🏟️ car je ne peux malheureusement plus y assister. Transfert immédiat via Ticketmaster Envoyez-moi un message si vous êtes intéressé. #Oliviadeanparis #Oliviadean
3
Replying to @Resistance_SM
Pitoyable spectacle offert par ce Pinocchio tansgenré au monde entier....nous n'avons pas fini de payer dans le temps une image aussi dégradée de la France.