I feel like it’s a means of creating a further distance between the rich and poor when conventional means have reached their limit, though i imagine there is likely at least some sadistic pleasure they derive from it (and there are very likely some that get a lot)

Here’s a comparison that came to mind for me: when i make dinner, i like to make my wife and i a salad but I’ll go out of my way to make a very nice presentation of the various ingredients on my wife’s salad. I will have the exact same ingredients for mine, but intentionally slop them onto the plate with hasty abandon and even take measures to try to make it look even worse. I like to argue that my wife’s salad is the better of the 2, that there is a hierarchy that’s immediately distinguishable–even though it’s the exact same stuff. That her salad is actually even better than if they both had been presented the same way–that i can make that basic salad even better than previously thought possible by creating a severe inequality in its presentation to the other one. Of course, that’s a very harmless comparison but i think there’s something in it.

I mean, it’s like the rich can only be so pleased with their riches and the luxuries it affords them. Not to mention a lot of that stuff probably becomes trite/commonplace even if it’s a giant yacht or fancy food or living space or whatever. They can only be so happy, and sustaining that happiness is probably not easy when you’ve burned through the conventional happiness-granting activities. It would seem that they find more nuanced, and perhaps even perverted means of pressing the happiness button. I suppose Epstein’s Island really kinda drives home that whole disgusting “someone has to suffer in order for me to be happy” kinda dynamic.

It’s disgusting to think people derive pleasure from making others suffer like this, but it’s not the least surprising to discover. 🫠

Is this stochastic terrorism?

Also–how many threats get followed-up on? Are they able to pinpoint the source of any of these threats?

Maccas getting their grubby fingers in the rage economy 😒

It’s at the officer’s discretion, apparently. The reporter was unable to ask them directly but another officer commented briefly and asked the officer on behalf of the reporter. The officer in question had nothing to add. That’s the whole explanation we’re given. It sounds like a possible case of “windshield bias”, “car brain”, or similar–the stereotyping of non-drivers by drivers

I like to take a couple big gulps then pour some over my head to help beat the heat 😎

*Also arrests legal citizens claiming that their credentials are fake (while simultaneously providing no credentials or identification outside of ICE garb)

I don’t think I’ve ever seen one with something in the bed.

That’s usually the case here in the States as well. Not to mention how high the bed sits! You have to lift stuff to shoulder height to load the damn things, lol. They’ve become caricatures of trucks at this point.

I would still place some blame on Republicans for insisting on nominating sexual offenders, corrupt pieces of shit, etc. Yes the Dems should have done more to stop them, but i think the GOP should bear some responsibility for being sociopaths

That’s given, of course, that the laws mean anything anymore

“controlled blackouts”

Seriously though, why wouldn’t that asshole try something like that? Soon enough it’s gonna be a subscription-only service or you’ll have to start “paying” in compute somehow and you’ll get like 2400-baud chatgpt that’ll take like 3 days to complete a request, lol

Right?! Getting news from tiktok is just the next evolutionary step from 24 hour news channels. They’re just pissed that they’re getting out-gamed in a realm where they used to reign effortlessly.

Jesus fucking christ

Ooh ooh how bout an autopen!

Opening lines of the article:

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani could make driving in the Big Apple hell on wheels

Oh fucking please. NYC has always been a shit-show to drive in. If they would improve the mass transit options, i would never choose to drive in.

perfect phone call

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I fully agree! This is a perfect example of how true the cliche “variety is the spice of life” can be. Novel experiences are abundant when you’re young, but when you’ve “seen/done it all” life can become boring or perhaps feel like the movie Groundhog Day…every day the same routine, no change in schedule or behavior, no change in outcome or expectation. There’s certainly comfort in routine but i find learning and trying new things to be one of the most rewarding experiences as i get older.

Thank you for this!! I’ll be picking some up this weekend.

For those of us adulting along at home, could you tell us the name of the product you used for the shower?

Snort some more k, dork

Lol, i might just have to take the plunge and see just how deep the cringe goes… I have a feeling this could be the beginning of a great or terrible era in my life 🎄🫠🍷