MPG Letter #190
š„¬ Attack of the Killer Lettuce, Keyboard Warriors š», Mystic Mac Is Back āļø
š„¬ Attack of the Killer Lettuce
Iāve spent years getting punched, kicked, elbowed, and choked for a livingā¦ and now Iām supposed to be worried about lettuce. Welcome to 2026. A multistate Cyclospora outbreak has people getting absolutely wrecked with diarrhea, and while investigators havenāt confirmed the exact source yet, fresh produce is the leading suspect. Some Taco Bell locations have even pulled ingredients like lettuce, pico, guac, and cilantro as a precaution.
The crazy part is this parasite usually ends up on produce through contaminated irrigation or wash water. Symptoms can take one to two weeks to show up, which makes it incredibly difficult to trace back to the meal that caused it. Thatās why these investigations can take a while, even when hundreds of people get sick.
Iām not giving up on eating healthy, but I am taking a break from bagged salads and raw leafy greens until they figure this one out. For now, itās steak, salmon, eggs, fruit I can peel, and cooked veggies. Iād rather get punched in the face than get TKOād by a Caesar salad.
Keyboard Warriors š»
Here we go againā¦
One thing Iāve noticed lately is that if someone doesnāt agree with you online, the first thing they do is try to insult you. This week alone Iāve had people telling me I have CTE because I shared an opinion they didnāt like. Not because they had facts. Not because they wanted a conversation. Just, āYou got hit in the head too many times.ā Thatās where weāre at?
It got me thinking. Has social media created an army of keyboard warriors? People who say things behind a screen that theyād never say face to face because there are no real consequences. Iām 40. I grew up before social media. If you had an issue with someone, you handled it in person. You watched your mouth because disrespect had consequences, whether that meant losing a friend, getting embarrassed, or yes, sometimes getting punched. Today people fire off insults from thousands of miles away and call it courage.
Maybe thatās just the world now, and maybe I need to accept it. But I canāt help wondering what happened to basic respect. We donāt have to agree on politics, sports, religion, or anything else. Disagree all you want. Just act like thereās another human being on the other side of the screen. The internet gave everyone a voice. Somewhere along the way, too many people forgot it should also come with accountability.
Mystic Mac Is Back āļø
Itās International Fight Week, and whether you love him or hate him, Conor McGregor knows how to own the spotlight. The last time we saw him in the Octagon was against Dustin Poirier, where he suffered the broken leg and still managed to create one of the most unforgettable post-fight moments with, āYour wife is in me DMs.ā Love the guy or canāt stand him, nobody sells a fight quite like Conor.
That night was a memorable one for me too. I had the honor of sharing the card and picked up a win over the legendary Carlos Condit. Crazy how one event can hold so many memories for so many different fighters.
Now the question isā¦ which version of Conor are we getting? The trash talking villain? The calculated āMystic Macā who predicts the future? Or the man whoās been openly talking about finding God and changing his life? However he shows up, the UFC is simply more exciting when heās around. The card is stacked, the energy is different, and Iāll definitely be watching. Will you?
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Thatās a wrap for this week.
Life has a way of closing doors and opening your eyes at the same time.
Iām grateful for the battles, the lessons, the people, and the platform. But Iām even more excited for whatās next.
This letter is where Iāll keep sharing the real journey. The fights, the healing, the purpose, the family, the wins, the losses, and the growth in between.
Appreciate you being here.
Max āPainā Griffin
Good read. Dang I ate greens tonight. Beware.