Zach Wilson & Nicolette Dellanno Visit Lake Powell, Kangaroo Loose In Texas & How To Hit On A Flight Attendant

How are we doing, everyone? You alive out there?

That first day back to work after a long weekend is always a battle. I, personally, was so exhausted and full of mac and cheese this morning that I slept right through my pilates class. And, y'all, I never do that. The guilt is too real.

But the good news is: Your work day is almost over. And I'm serving up some Nightcaps to help you push through.

Today is action-packed with exploding buildings, escaped kangaroos and (likely) ill-fated submarine expeditions. Plus, we've got Zach Wilson and Nicolette Dellanno soaking up the sun at Lake Powell and tips on how NOT to flirt with a flight attendant.

Kick up your feet and pop open some hair of the dog. It's Nightcaps time!

Fireworks Warehouse Explodes In Missouri

Nothing says America like some good old-fashioned fireworks! But it wasn't a great Memorial Day for Spirit of ’76 fireworks warehouse in Booneville, Mo.

Apparently, a portion of the building caught fire, sending a giant mushroom cloud of smoke billowing into the air. Kansas City Chiefs team photographer Andrew Mather happened to be cruising down Interstate 70 at the time and captured this video.

My crazy Uncle Gopher (his real name is Harold, but everyone calls him Gopher — I don't know why) has a massive stash of fireworks in his basement. Every year, he puts on the best damn fireworks show Posey County, Indiana, has ever seen! A long-running joke in our family has been: I wonder what would happen if Gopher's house caught fire?

Now we know.

Not gonna lie — I thought it would be a lot more colorful.

The columns of smoke were hundreds of feet high as the building erupted in flames. According to a report from KOMU News, firefighters needed to apply foam to extinguish the flames because battling the fire with water wasn't doing the trick.

And this, kids, is why you don't light up a smoke next to hundreds of cases of bottle rockets!

Just kidding, I don't know how the fire started. But I do know Independence Day is just over a month away, so Spirit of ’76 had better get it together or else they're gonna look like that one scene from Joe Dirt.

Zach Wilson & Nicolette Dellanno Hit Lake Powell

No need to adjust your computer screens… you read that right.

I know NFL WAGs in bikinis aren't usually my lane, but with Zach Dean out this week, I'll carry the torch just this once. Also, vacation content has me hyped for the two trips I have coming up over the next couple of weeks. More on that in a future edition of Nightcaps.

Anyway… Zach Wilson and his Instagram-famous girlfriend Nicolette Dellano spent Memorial Day weekend soaking up rays and grilling up burgers at Lake Powell. According to TMZ, the Wilson family was there, too.

The couple have been together two years now, and OutKick has done a bang-up job of covering their adventures from Utah to Bora Bora.

Wilson has to enjoy the R&R while he can. Because after the fun and games, it's back to Denver to battle with Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham for the Broncos' starting QB job.

"I’m excited to be here, beautiful place, awesome staff, I’m really enjoying it," Wilson said at OTAs last week.

"Personally, I think competition brings out the best everybody. I look forward to what we have. I appreciate the ownership … just for the opportunity to be here to  compete, I think it brings out the best in everybody."

That's the spirit, buddy.

Kangaroo Loose In Texas

Imagine you're driving through your neighborhood — minding your own business — when a kangaroo darts out in front of your car! And imagine you're not in Australia when this happens.

The Lufkin Police Department received a report on Sunday morning that the animal was hopping through the streets of the small Texas town (located about 120 miles northeast of Houston).

Take a look:

"Ma’am, I don’t know who I need to call," the concerned citizen said. "I’m right here on Fuller Springs Drive … and there’s a kangaroo that come up the road and crossed right here."

"Does it look like it might belong there?" the dispatcher asked.

Belong there? It's an Australian marsupial… in TEXAS! 

And, just like that, I fell down a rabbit hole of kangaroo ownership. Apparently, in 13 of our United States, it is actually perfectly legal to keep a kangaroo as a pet — although some states do require you to obtain a permit first.

Does that work like a gun permit? Do some people illegally own kangaroos? Is there a kangaroo black market? I have so many questions.

But just in case you're thinking about a new addition to your family, here's a handy map of kangaroo legality:

Oh, the Texas story has a happy ending, by the way. Police revealed there were actually two kangaroos — named Hopper and Red — on the loose that day, both of which were returned safely to their owner, Shelby Lowery.

Shelby told police that her husband had left their enclosure gate open, and the 'roos escaped.

"Thank goodness after assessing the situation, getting a headcount of all of our Roos we were only missing our two males," she wrote on Facebook, adding that she "love(s) my kangaroos, and I am so happy to have them back safe, and doing well." 

How To Hit On A Flight Attendant

If you've ever hopped on a plane and an attractive flight attendant caught your eye, this piece of advice is for you.

A flight attendant named Tyra went on TikTok to spill the tea (or the gross airline instant coffee) about how NOT to hit on a stewardess when you fly the friendly skies.

(I don't think we're supposed to use the word "stewardess" anymore. I think it's one of those politically incorrect things, like how we changed "secretary" to "administrative professional." Forgive me.)

"OK, do not hit on a flight attendant in flight… during flight, whatever," she warned. "Do not do that because you are making it awkward.

"And, you know what, the flight attendant just has to be nice to you. It’s just a really uncomfortable situation and we do not like that."

Is that a thing — thinking the flight attendant likes you just because she's nice to you? Isn't that kind of like believing a stripper has a crush on you?

But if you must hit on the flight attendant, Tyra has a tip for that, too.

"If you wanna shoot your shot, then your best bet is just handing your number over to the flight attendant when you are getting off that plane," she advised. "Then you’re not making it awkward," the beauty continued, "And you’re leaving it up to the flight attendant to decide whether or not she wants to text you."

So there you have it, Casanova.

And The Darwin Award Goes To…

I present the following tweet without comment. Because there's really nothing more to say.

We truly never learn, do we?

By the way, Larry Connor is one of the biggest donors to the University of Dayton's athletic program. He spearheaded a new sports arena for the school back in 2017, and his millions have been a crucial piece of the Flyers' NIL equation.

So you can bet university officials will be watching this expedition with bated breath.

I, of course, wish Larry the best in his adventure. But I think he's a colossal moron.

Let's open the mailbag.

Chris On Hookstead's Doppelganger, Chrissy Teigen & Trash TV

In your column highlighting Chrissy Teigen, I thought the jerk on the Florida beach bitching about the U.S .Flags bore a striking resemblance to Hookstead! I know it wasn't him, but I just hadda point that out.

I also have a feeling that Teigen is a raging beyotch whenever the cameras are off. Surprised Legend has anything to do with her anymore.

I'm not into trash TV, but my wife/female relatives are all over each and every episode and spin-off.  I go to them for the latest without having to watch it!

Amber:

This email made me LOL because when I saw that video, my immediate first thought was, "That guy looks like an older David Hookstead." Although Hook would never complain about American flags flying at the beach.

Regarding Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, I'm convinced most celebrity marriages are just a business arrangement.

Not a bad strategy to get the Cliffs Notes on trash TV so you don't have to waste your time rotting your brain like us womenfolk. Although you might find out that you enjoy it — because my husband is just as hooked on those mindless shows as I am.

Yesterday, we had some friends over for a Memorial Day cookout. My husband's buddy Drew noticed a phone tripod facing our hot tub, and he jokingly asked me, "So how's the OnlyFans going?"

Then I had to explain to everyone that we actually use that tripod — not to make spicy videos — but to watch 90 Day Fiancé from our hot tub. But maybe it's time to upgrade to an actual TV.

And while we're on the topic of trash TV… 

Indy Daryl Has A Recommendation

I’m not much for trash TV these days, but I have watched multiple full seasons of "The Bachelor" by choice, but not much else. 

That being said, I just saw a preview for "Love Undercover" on Peacock. Super famous European Footballers go to LA where no one knows them and pretend to be poor and chaos ensues…. Might be right up your alley!!

Amber:

Believe it or not, I've not seen a single episode of The Bachelor or The Bachelorette. I'm weirdly proud of that. But Love Undercover? I am intrigued.

One More Thing

A video went viral from a recent kindergarten graduation, where kiddos received their certificates and then had to tell everyone what they wanted to be when they grow up.

Watch this one:

Now that's a girl who doesn't believe those "diabolical lies." Harrison Butker would be proud.

(Joke, everyone. Relax.)

OutKick Nightcaps is a daily column set to run Monday through Friday at 4 p.m.

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