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"Survival is not relevant. Living is. We want to live." Nerd Curmudgeon Tinkerer Anxious

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Which also further goes to show that I wouldn't know what to talk about, he'd think I was too much of a "sad sack" anyway most likely. :V

13.03.2026 13:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Though granted, most people I knew who had strokes didn't make it... So that might be another factor in why it's hard for me to process.

13.03.2026 13:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

People I've known in the past who have suffered strokes often seem to become different people after, in a way. I'm also the kind of person who sees folks debilitated like that and it's heart-breaking for me, it's a difficult thing for me to process.
So more a "in spite of" on my part than his?

13.03.2026 13:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Like how they'll claim it's "for their safety/to protect their identity" but then there's video of that jack-ass, maskless, saying "you raise your voice, we erase your voice!" on camera while he knows he's being filmed.

13.03.2026 13:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man in a hood with the words " the attempt on my life has left me scarred and deformed " ALT: a man in a hood with the words " the attempt on my life has left me scarred and deformed "
13.03.2026 13:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tim Curry's still cool, right?
It'd be interesting to meet him, in spite of his stroke, but I wouldn't know what to talk about. :V

13.03.2026 12:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

More that there are parts of my display (it's a 12+ year-old refurbished 1080p 3D TV lol) that have natural light and dark areas to them.
Some challenges loaded and that's when I realized "...Wow, this thing is STILL kickin', huh?" :V

13.03.2026 00:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I for one didn't realize how many vertical artifacts my display has until this test. :V

12.03.2026 23:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Way I see it, they should limit it to 60-65. After that, congratulations, you are retired. Go paint sunsets in Santa Fe, or something.

12.03.2026 23:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a dog is jumping out of a window with a person standing outside . ALT: a dog is jumping out of a window with a person standing outside .

"Alright, we need solutions to this Hormuz problem! Go!"
"Dig a new canal! :D"
"Switch to land-based logistics! :D"
"Stop throwing bombs around the area like it's parade candy. :|"
"... >:C"
"... :|"

12.03.2026 17:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If there was no planning and no oversight, then it means nobody was really made aware, or in charge, so therefor, nobody's to blame. :^)

12.03.2026 09:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He should be fired.
...In a kiln.

11.03.2026 19:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nah, AI is "Artificial Ignorance".

11.03.2026 19:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Reminds me of how Phil Tippet was supposed to do stop-motion for the original Jurassic Park, but they kept him on after switching to CGI because he knew how large creatures should move.
Plus the time when someone called him out as "dinosaur handler". "You WEREN'T THERE, MAN!" :V

11.03.2026 19:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We used to have a little blue S-10, but we had to total it after the storm because the hail not only completely destroyed the windows on it, but they also managed to partially cave in the cab.
The guy their insurance sent out to inspect the property was horrified at what he saw.

11.03.2026 04:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I remember when I was a wee lad, we had a super-cell form basically directly over our house.
Thankfully, it was actually SO HOT that the constant updrafts disrupted any funnel clouds from forming.
Unfortunately, updrafts make hail-stones...
Soft-ball sized with some being considerably larger. :/

11.03.2026 04:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I prefer the Diogenese take.
"In a rich man's house, the only polite place left to spit is his face."

11.03.2026 04:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Popeye the Sailor - Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves (1937) Remastered
Popeye the Sailor - Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves (1937) Remastered YouTube video by Classic Tooniverse

tfw "tongue-speakers" have all the coherency of a racial stereotype from old-ass cartoons. :/
youtu.be/drRwFiKY1Yw?...

10.03.2026 14:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

More than a fire hazard, fine graphite dust can potentially cause electrical shorts, too.

10.03.2026 14:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"M'Lord, remember when you told Abe to kill Isaac?"
"lol yeah why?"
"It, uh... Looks like he's actually going to do it."
"...Say what?"
"Yes, he unquestioningly took Isaac up the mountain-"
"Ah, HAYLL naw, that guy's crazy. Man, I can't even look at the guy now, could you handle this?"
"At once."

10.03.2026 14:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"What? NO, no, you've got it all wrong! God didn't abuse his position of power and authority just to see if his friend would actually obey him and do something unnecessary and heinous without question!"
Though it's fun to think that the whole thing was a test, and Abe actually almost failed it.

10.03.2026 14:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

St. Peter don't you call me, 'cause I can't goooo~!

10.03.2026 06:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Then from there it went to "Wow, there sure are some contradictions in this book..." to a more modern realization of just how inherently heinous many stories are, such as The Binding of Isaac.
"So lemme get this straight: God told his BFF Abe to kill Isaac, just to see if he would, but 'trust God'?"

10.03.2026 06:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I was probably in 6th grade when I had thought about how Heaven allegedly had "Pearly Gates", "Streets of Gold", was a "land of milk and honey", and I just thought "...Seems kinda extravagant for a 'God' that allegedly wants the rest of us to be humble..."

10.03.2026 06:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Reminds me of when I was doing HVAC work on a local church (biggest one in town, go figure), and I over-heard someone in another room doing the "speaking in tongues" bit.
Honestly, to me it just sounded like someone spitting out jibberish with an unplaceable accent.

10.03.2026 06:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'd be tempted to do the same here in New Mexico, too, even if it's not code. On account of critters that have a penchant for chewin' on wires and what-not.

09.03.2026 18:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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09.03.2026 17:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What kind of life do people lead that they can't spare 10-20 seconds to change a thermostat?
Why do people feel the need to constantly adjust their thermostats such that they feel a need to do so remotely? Just set a temperature that seems reasonable and enjoy life for a second or two! Yeesh! :V

09.03.2026 16:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Something that's legitimately bothered me for a while:
Why on earth do people need to have remote access to their thermostats?
Seriously, I've seen such thermostats advertised as "Oh, look! You can change the temperature while sitting down! Think of all the time saved!" And I'm just like "...Huh?"

09.03.2026 16:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What's wrong with Johnny Five?

08.03.2026 18:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0