It’s a sort of anti Brussels effect, I suppose: When fascism has infected the US, it starts spreading everywhere else, too.

Wow! Wikipedia says it was discontinued only in 2024.

That’s what you get for feeding lemmings after midnight.

Currency Cash.

Well, he must be standing on something. It’s either that, or the ceiling of that room is really low.

People are so eager to relinquish control of their business, even their life, for the tiniest bit of convenience.

go the heaven

I’d argue that especially on Reddit, you’re always up against brigades, claques and other coordinated actors pushing corporate or state narratives on the naive parts of the populace. In hindsight, it’s really awfully obvious.

Good list. I’d like to add:

• Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
• Eyes Wide Shut
• Inception

Subversion is always fine.

But you still don’t know where “there” is.

Relevant Sidney Harris

Bleach and Incesticide weren’t particularly good albums. Generic rock pulp, the songs were interchangeable.
EIDT: I’d argue it’s their live shows that made them stand out. “Live and Loud” electrified me to no end.

People? Like IRL? I’ve only ever seen it happen online.

Sweden bent over and wants to join the EU

Ah, to live in 1994 again.

They should consider raising their hourly rates.

Oh my God, Becky, look at her butt.

Strange, you wrote a really sane take, yet you’re getting downvoted.

As opposed to a mere by-stander.

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