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[–] [email protected] 28 points 4 months ago

I hope the name “dystopia sphere” catches on.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago

Now that I think about it, I’m surprised this didn’t happen sooner.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

Exactly. Quick and simple, with none of the expectations/baggage that a dinner date implies. Coffee. Ice cream. Freakin’ mini golf; I dunno. The point is to keep it casual, non-threatening, and allow conversation.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I’ll often choose an after-dinner drink, because I usually stuff myself during the main course. Maybe I’ll order an Espresso Martini. Or I’ll go full Dude and order a White Russian. Or whatever else looks good.

When stumped, I’ll ask the server for a suggestion. I try to give them something to work with, like “sweet”, “creamy” or “citrusy”.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I refuse to go to foxbusiness.com to read the story, so I’ll just laugh at the headline. It’s probably the best part anyway.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

They can whine about unscrupulous pitchmen all they want, but at some point, unethical behavior goes so far above and beyond that it becomes impressive.

I hope that whoever convinced McDonald’s to agree to this crap back in 2019 got an award and an obscenely gigantic commission.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 4 months ago (2 children)

One of the reasons I DO think babies are cute is that I can walk away when they start making noise, smelling bad, or being generally unpleasant. They’re cute because they’re not my problem!

[–] [email protected] 15 points 4 months ago

Because they reject facts, logic, and reason at every opportunity. When you’ve kicked those things to the curb, all that’s left is fanaticism and blind faith. Plus, fanaticism allows you to be an inconsistent, unpredictable hypocrite without consequence. You can dictate rules without being bound by them. It’s the juvenile, irresponsible definition of “freedom”.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

What, world peace? Let’s just say it’s a work in progress.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago

Yeah, I know, but a man can dream.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 4 months ago (3 children)

"I do shoot myself in the foot from time to time, but at least you know it is genuine, not from the PR department," he admitted.

A basic statement of human fallibility is an absolute revelation to this guy. I can’t WAIT for him to just shut up and go away.

[–] [email protected] 40 points 4 months ago (6 children)

Well, “world peace” may not be original, but it isn’t bad.

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