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[Solecismic]

Funny. After years of training people to use the online portals for doctor's offices to save you and their staff phone time, they're starting to monetize them. Asking a question that requires office time will result in a bill. I wonder if they're ready to get back on the phones. Though I suppose they'll start monetizing the phone calls as well - maybe even use that chat bot.

[cuervo72]

I don't know, maybe this belongs in a movie thread or something. But does anyone care about Avatar anymore? Is there any juice for this? I could not give a shit that there's going to be another however many of them.

[cuervo72]

Also, I shouldn't have eaten those pop tarts.

[stevew]

Originally Posted by cuervo72

I don't know, maybe this belongs in a movie thread or something. But does anyone care about Avatar anymore? Is there any juice for this? I could not give a shit that there's going to be another however many of them.

I do. I just watched the first one again and am all in.

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by cuervo72

I don't know, maybe this belongs in a movie thread or something. But does anyone care about Avatar anymore? Is there any juice for this? I could not give a shit that there's going to be another however many of them.

I have never watched the first one, so to me it isn't a big deal. But the movie is going to be the biggest box-office since Top Gun:Maverick, and will probably exceed it. All the buzz is that it is better than the first.

[Ghost Econ]

I watched Avatar for the first time a few months ago and thought, "hmmm, that existed."

[PilotMan]

Originally Posted by cuervo72

I don't know, maybe this belongs in a movie thread or something. But does anyone care about Avatar anymore? Is there any juice for this? I could not give a shit that there's going to be another however many of them.

I can tell you that my 19r old and his girlfriend are watching the original version right now, before they see the new one tonight.

[Ksyrup]

Never saw the original but all I remember is the typed summary for the plot of Pocahontas that someone had written over and crossed out names and other parts to insert the characters and parts of Avatar to show that it was the same damn storyline.

[Edward64]

I was going to paste ChatGPT's review of Avatar (wondering how it does with movie reviews) but got this message

We're experiencing exceptionally high demand. Please hang tight as we work on scaling our systems.

[thesloppy]

I thought Julian Edelman was a strange choice, but BMW thinks a 6-years retired Victor Cruz is a good spokesman?? Give that man's agent some sort of award.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by thesloppy

I thought Julian Edelman was a strange choice, but BMW thinks a 6-years retired Victor Cruz is a good spokesman?? Give that man's agent some sort of award.

Different audience target I guess.

He's also a spokesman for Moet Chandon ... and Krystal (the square burger). (One of these things is not like the other)

He's also a regular attendee around NY Fashion Week.

[thesloppy]

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Different audience target I guess.

He's also a spokesman for Moet Chandon ... and Krystal (the square burger). (One of these things is not like the other)

He's also a regular attendee around NY Fashion Week.

Huh, that's all news to me. Good on him for staying relevant enough to keep getting ads I guess.

I'm always kinda mystified when companies hire spokespeople that need to be explicitly introduced as part of the ad (seems to happen with mid-level sports stars in particular). Doesn't that defeat the purpose?

[PilotMan]

Originally Posted by PilotMan

I can tell you that my 19r old and his girlfriend are watching the original version right now, before they see the new one tonight.

Came back, said it was awesome, and he's very difficult to impress. Said he would see it again, and it was up with some of his favorite movies of all time. That's an impressive, impressive review.

[thesloppy]

Avatar itself has less than zero draw for me, I never even saw the first one...yet it does appeal to some part of me purely as movie spectacle, much like the last Top Gun. As home screens have gotten better and better & TV shows overtake movies in popularity/impact, movies that feel like they really need to be seen on the big screen seems to get more and more rare.

[Edward64]

Never heard of this before. It would have been cool to stay at the hotel. Poor fish

AquaDom aquarium explodes in German hotel, filling lobby with fish | Daily Mail Online

The 82ft-high fish tank, located in the foyer of Radisson Blu hotel in Berlin, burst

Incident at AquaDom aquarium left two people suffering injuries from glass

All 1,500 tropical fish housed in the aquarium were killed in the explosion

[Edward64]

Re: Avatar

When I first read below, I thought what a bunch of weirdos. But then I realized, that's probably what parents were thinking of Trekkies back in the 60's. And then I also remembered Shatner on SNL and the "get a life" message. And also how some fans learn Klingon (and Elvish).

So, I guess, more power to them.

Post-'Avatar' Depression Fans Open Up About 'The Way of Water' - Variety

The phenomenon, referred to as “post-‘Avatar’ depression” among the fan community, cast a shadow beyond the film’s original release. Max Perrin, a 24-year-old digital artist living in Texas, had an intense emotional experience much later than the first crop of viewers; he didn’t see the film until 2017.

“A lot of people have experienced this in the community,” Perrin tells Variety. “It really made me rethink a few things. I had no idea that I could be so deeply influenced by something like this. I had no idea just how deeply it was going to change me.”

Kelutral, an online “Avatar” fan community established on the messaging app Discord. Since its formal launch in 2020, Kelutral has aimed to provide a conversational space for all “Avatar” fans, but it began as a group of people interested in learning and conversing in the Na’vi language.

[GrantDawg]

Avatar's box office is likely to come in just over Top Gun's opening weekend but below the $150 million projection that was initially floated. It is going to be the biggest post-pandemic opening weekend.

[cuervo72]

Now FB ads are telling me boxers for women are a thing.

[Edward64]

I've never been a ginger ale fan, primarily because they weren't "strong" enough for me (except for one brand I had in the Bahamas).

Just tried the Canada Dry Bold Ginger Ale and it's pretty good.

[GrantDawg]

Just learned that Fran Tarkenton's family lived here. His brother graduated from my high school, and his mom retired from the school district. Weird I never knew that.

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[rjolley]

Originally Posted by Edward64

I've never been a ginger ale fan, primarily because they weren't "strong" enough for me (except for one brand I had in the Bahamas).

Just tried the Canada Dry Bold Ginger Ale and it's pretty good.

Will keep an eye out for this.

For a stronger ginger ale, try ginger beers. The ones from Q, Fever Tree, Bundaberg, and Cock N Bull are good.

[Ksyrup]

I hate advertising, but I'm also fascinated by what I assume are conscious efforts to get people to spend that are (presumably) researched and validated in some way. Like, having prices end in '9' and such.

I just saw a Shriner's hospital commercial, and while they say "19 dollars a month," every time they show it on screen, it's just "19 a month." No dollar sign, no dollar spelled out. Presumably, this is going to increase donations because we don't see the dollar sign? Surely they didn't just forget it throughout the entire minute-plus commercial I just watched.

Weird.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by Edward64

Just tried the Canada Dry Bold Ginger Ale and it's pretty good.

I, on the other hand, was very underwhelmed by it.

Felt like it tried to be ginger beer'esque on one hand and like Vernor's (described as a "sweet golden") on the other hand.

It lands somewhere between the two -- not snappy enough to be the former and not smooth enough to be the latter -- and really didn't satisfy either desire for me.

[Ksyrup]

Vernors is the best. One of the benefits of living in KY. When my parents visit, they take several cases back with them. We hadn't had Vernors since we lived in Michigan.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Vernors is the best. One of the benefits of living in KY. When my parents visit, they take several cases back with them. We hadn't had Vernors since we lived in Michigan.

Imagine Vernors but without the somewhat signature mouth feel. That's basically my gripe with the Canada Dry Bold. It's not that they didn't try, it's just that they didn't hit that mark.

[thesloppy]

The bold stuff is better than regular Canada Dry, but that's not saying much. I like almost any/all ginger ales/beers except for the two majors...they're just slightly bitter without any actual ginger flavor or bite. I also love Vernors & I'm happy that I can get Vernors in Oregon. I wouldn't call it very strong/bold though,

[Edward64]

Who would've thought there are at least 4 ginger ale/beer connoisseurs on FOFC?

Unfortunately, I don't think they make the Bold in diet/zero (yet) so it won't be a regular thing for me.

[thesloppy]

I just got a 6-pack of Vernors, thanks to this thread.

[Ksyrup]

I have no idea if it works or is just a placebo, but hot Vernor's is great when you are sick. I think it's the bubbles.

[Lathum]

I went to my school districts BOE meeting last night. Holy Crap. We have a woman who could be nominated for Karen of the year. I was asked to speak on a specific topic and got to see this woman first hand. I have no idea how anyone has the energy to be so nasty. Apparently they had to call the police a couple meetings ago on her and are considering barring her from future meetings, and she doesn't even have kids in the school system! Insanity.

[NobodyHere]

I can't wait until we're off this thread page so I don't have to see that gif of Ted Cruz every time I open this thread.

[sterlingice]

What, pray tell, is she railing against? Are you godless heathens going to give the kids she doesn't have teh gay?

SI

[molson]

Originally Posted by NobodyHere

I can't wait until we're off this thread page so I don't have to see that gif of Ted Cruz every time I open this thread.

Hey, just wanted to help with that.

[NobodyHere]

Originally Posted by molson

Hey, just wanted to help with that.

Thank you, every post helps.

[Lathum]

Originally Posted by sterlingice

What, pray tell, is she railing against? Are you godless heathens going to give the kids she doesn't have teh gay?

SI

Mostly hiring and how money is being spent. She is a piece of work. During covid she decided to send her high school kid to the school one town over because they didnt have as strict masking requirements, half days, etc...full well knowing she would have to pay tuition. Well, she has been suing the town since claiming the town should cover her kids tuition. Stuff like that.

She is all over social media posting all kinds of lies and half truths, etc..

I was asked to speak last night because after the last meeting she basically doxxed the security guard who works the meetings. He also is the head guard at my daughters school, and a neighbor of mine. He was a cop one town over for 30 years. She posted his image in the towns public facebook group with his name and where he works. He was really pissed and worried someone he locked up could potentially see that and know where he works. As always his first concern was the kids. He asked me if I would come to the meeting and say something, which I did. Actually got a resounding round of applause when I was done, because I took down this lady pretty hard. Several board members came up to me after and thanked me as well. Felt good to do.

[JonInMiddleGA]

If that one touch ban & clean thing hadn't been invented, I kinda shudder to think how messed up the front page would be this week.

The bots are going harrrrrrd aamf.

[CrimsonFox]

Originally Posted by NobodyHere

I can't wait until we're off this thread page so I don't have to see that gif of Ted Cruz every time I open this thread.

you;re welcome

[Brian Swartz]

Just to do my part - the problem with the recent discussion is the ingestion of anything ginger-related as a purposeful act. That is a crime against good taste in and of itself.

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by Brian Swartz

Just to do my part - the problem with the recent discussion is the ingestion of anything ginger-related as a purposeful act. That is a crime against good taste in and of itself.

Does this include sushi ginger? I do find it makes a good palate cleanser when going between sushi and other parts of the meal. It's not an ideal taste but serves an important purpose.

SI

[Lathum]

Originally Posted by Brian Swartz

Just to do my part - the problem with the recent discussion is the ingestion of anything ginger-related as a purposeful act. That is a crime against good taste in and of itself.

I love a good moscow mule...

[Edward64]

Doing my part to get rid of Cruz

(but not because of the ginger)

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

If that one touch ban & clean thing hadn't been invented, I kinda shudder to think how messed up the front page would be this week.

The bots are going harrrrrrd aamf.

Well, when you've got a small-ish community that hasn't grown in 10+ years and isn't particularly well off, above what you could find on other boards, you should definitely target them with the spambots

SI

[Ksyrup]

We're still not there yet!

[Ksyrup]

Nevermind, I pushed us over the top!

[NobodyHere]

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Nevermind, I pushed us over the top!

You are the greatest

[stevew]

But if we just start deleting posts Raffy could come back

[NobodyHere]

Originally Posted by stevew

But if we just start deleting posts Raffy could come back

But then PePLe wil l0sE POStS!!!2!!1

[Lathum]

Originally Posted by CrimsonFox

merry Christmas!!

[Ksyrup]

LOL

You know the worst part of that video is the way he looks (I suppose at the cameras?) right at the end.

[Brian Swartz]

Originally Posted by sterlingice

Does this include sushi ginger? I do find it makes a good palate cleanser when going between sushi and other parts of the meal. It's not an ideal taste but serves an important purpose.

I personally find sushi in general even worse, so that's actually a great way to combine things I don't like into something impressively unappealing. But in al seriousness, in such matters I like the maxim 'Not wrong, just different'. You do you - and I'll be happy to leave all such substances to those who actually enjoy them.