OPEN THREAD: Ring in the weekend.

IT’S FUNNY BECAUSE IT’S TRUE:

WELCOME TO THE 21ST CENTURY:

FLORIDA MAN FRIDAY [VIP]: What Is it With His Terrible Escape Vehicle Decisions? “It’s time for your much-needed break from the serious news, and this week, we’ll learn how to make a lame escape, a true tale of Flock camera heroism, and the best possible vehicle for joyriding in New Jersey.”

CNN’S “EXTREMISM REPORTER” ONLY SEES EXTREMISTS TO HER RIGHT, WHICH IS MOST EVERYBODY:

THEY PLAY FOR KEEPS:

YES: It’s not about bullying: School shooters want notoriety. “Social-emotional learning and anti-bullying programs don’t reduce the risk of school violence, says a leading researcher. What’s remarkable, writes Hechinger’s Jill Barshay, is that Ron Avi Astor, a UCLA professor, spent years advocating for policies he now thinks are ineffective, and is willing to say so.”