He does look smug af. He knows what he did and that it was goddamn amazing and he is just waiting to be bathed in a flood of his favorite treats.

Damn. But you’re not wrong.

Episode XI: The Rise of Organa

I hope every time Donny or Musky tweets out a deep fake of her claiming she’s voting for them - that she puts something new out on YT, IG, TT, whatever the kids use these days, and tells everyone how to register to vote, deadlines for states coming up, and to show up at the polls.

Clearly a very smart human that contributed a lot, but that’s not how academia works and obviously an atomic bomb went off with fiends lined up for the scraps while the CFO weeps.

I’m sorry, do you mind explaining this a bit further? I don’t understand what you mean. Thank you :)

Years ago my friend and I were driving in NE Mississippi at about 2 am to visit another friend. Out of nowhere this kid - maybe 12, but doubtful if that - with no shirt on just sprinted across the road.

We both looked at each other and said, “Did you see that?”

We both had. No idea why he was there at that time but I hope he was okay.

It’s like Return of the Jedi in that respect.

My first thought was ‘Russian troll farm’ and I never got to the second thought.

You are correct; thank you for bringing rationality to something that the media continues to sensationalize.

I believe Iceland has this as well.

I’ve never been so happy to be so close to the end of my reproductive years. I just don’t want to deal with this shit anymore. I lied to my OBGYN, telling her that I had switched jobs and my new insurance wouldn’t cover IUD’s when Trump won because I was worried about this issue. So insurance, essentially, to buy me a couple more years.

I did it again when Texas passed their draconian abortion law.

And I’ll do it again if Trump wins again. After that, I should be in the clear. I cannot imagine what it’s like to be a young woman right now. I am so sorry, y’all.

Any recs for something halfway decent in the US?

Raccoon

No idea, glad it’s not just me I guess.

Why was a security camera in the bedroom? Or was it somewhere else but you could see in the bedroom? Am I the only one who finds this odd, or is this a common thing to have for 12 and/or 8 year olds?

Mmmmhmmmmm, glad others recognize it too.

Someone in high school once described Dr Pepper like drinking lipstick and I’ve never forgotten it years later. I hate DP and this was one of those descriptions that captured it perfectly.

FWIW, the levees held for Ida, a cat 4 that hit a couple of years ago. It was the first big test and passed since Katrina. But yes, sadly the city is sinking. But enjoy it while it is here! Truly wonderful place.

What was the fucking point of this? It seems so stupid and petty. Like why even go through the trouble?

I know there have been maritime issues between China and others within the last few years or so, but seriously - what is the fucking point of doing this?

Bro…I’m an engineer who has had their fair share of math, science, and electronics/circuits/electrical engineering-specific types of classes.

I hated this thing…is it brilliant in a billion ways I couldn’t begin to explain? Absolutely. But was it a new method of torture for those whose heads can’t wrap their brains around it in ways that those like you seemingly can? Yes…very much yes.

That being said, I tip my hat to you and know that I am very jealous. Congrats, we need those like you and the contributions that come with it, so thank you. :)