captphealy

For Your Consideration...

Lies, damn lies, statistics, and prediction markets.

e. e. cummings, thou shalt be avenged!

Because his episode over the Reflecting Pool demands a sequel...

All this and Laurie Anderson's HOME OF THE BRAVE? And all while I'll still be savoring Criterion's THE COMPLETE KUBRICK box? An embarrassment of riches? Nay, a humiliation of wealth!

My "I am aware of all internet traditions" t-shirt tells me that Trump's absolute floor is 27%.

"I call it 'Super Captain Trips'."

Gee, it would be a shame if the next POTUS just disregarded laws and norms and promptly erased every sign of Trump's existence from DC. It's not like there would be a precedent for a POTUS to act like that. Wait a second...

"'Conservative', how? Do I conserve you?"

Meanwhile, "AI" is now "Anti-Intelligence", the official MAGA stance on anything that requires brainpower.

He clearly thinks Ford's Theatre is where Squeaky Fromme shot at Gerald Ford.

"I've looked at love from both sides now..."

Now apply this to the expansion of "subscription" models to things like features on cars or appliances. (Subject of a recent Last Week Tonight.) "Ownership" used to mean something that no longer applies in the MBA mindset...

My ma...my m...🤮🤮🤮 Sorry, I just can't.

I really hope the gate to Hell has one of those theme park ride cameras to catch Mikey's expression when he finds himself there.

Like I always say, make sure your name doesn't make for an unfortunate Spoonerism before entering public life...

As tragic as this is for the friends & families of those Americans, the focus on one small part of the total catastrophe inescapably reminds me of this Python bit. #DoBetterNews

I'm truly worried about Trump's health. I want him to live (and retain some cognizance) long enough to witness the scourging of the US and see how little of what he's doing to put his stamp on the country will remain. "Two vast and trunkless cankles of stone..."

No, but I really miss Laura Benanti as you...

Qu'est-ce que fuque?

My spouse is a retired teacher. Make this apply to post-retirement work nightmares. ('Tis the season, even after all these years...)

My current earworm, not sure why it popped up:

Crossword clue: "IndefinItely" Answer: _ O _ _ V _ _

One of my hobby-horse conspiracy theories is the idea that much "popular" culture of the 20th and early 21sr century (as shown by things like Nielsen ratings, Billboard and box office charts) was specifically aimed at making people dumber. The internets simply made "intent" irrelevant.

As much as streaming is a boon, never forget: Even a "purchase" amounts to a mere license, one that can disappear in a moment. (cf PlayStation) And "free with ads" needs a browser mod to change it to "unwatchable". Physical media - still the best.

Looking sad when dressed up in anthropomorphizing clothing - not just for domesticated animals anymore...

"...return the bunny forthwith."

The Good Place is well worth a watch. I am forever grateful for it revealing the truth about the 1-877-KARS-4-KIDS jingle...

This ≠ rocket science.

This happens to be at the top of my functionality wish-list, but only if it includes going back in time and retaining my memories of things I would avoid.

California voter tip: one way I simplify voting on ballot initiatives is to go down the lists of people/groups behind arguments/rebuttals for/against, siding against the ones I know are typically wrong. For example, the "Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assn." is usually flaming wrong...

True! If they could have imagined it, the Constitution would have a shitload more restrictive language concerning the Executive branch...

"Qu'ils mangent du foie."

And, simultaneously, Elon is proof that white "supremacy" is a fallacy.

Makin' cheese. And I'd feel blessed.

Donating blood, plasma, or platelets is an incredibly simple way to increase your good karma.

Film you've watched more than 6 times, with a gif. Hard Mode: No Star Trek, Star Wars, LOTR, Marvel, Disney, or Ghibli. Pro Mode: more than 6 times IN A CINEMA.

What could possibly go wrong?

I have been there. I have done that.

#TrumpSoThirsty

"Just because you like my stuff doesn't mean I owe you anything." - Bob Dylan