Random Chat, Thoughts, Posts, and/or Rants Thread

[Mathuin]

I guess but lookalikes have never worked for me either. This is no targeting at all.

 

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[Kak]

Why? Because I commented to CNBC that we should throw John Maynard Keynes into the Grand Canyon. An already dead “economist.”

I guess they take that as a threat or inciting of physical violence.

Actual genocidal WEF clowns on the other hand, just fine.

 

[Guest-5ty5s4]

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Why? Because I commented to CNBC that we should throw John Maynard Keynes into the Grand Canyon. An already dead “economist.”

I guess they take that as a threat or inciting of physical violence.

Actual genocidal WEF clowns on the other hand, just fine.

lol are you serious? Wow. Bizarre. Did you appeal it and say "this guy's been gone for a long time" ?

 

[Deleted70138]

Whole "online coaching" thing in a nutshell

 

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[Tony100]

Do you find these shoes offensive?

These shoes are for sale for £1,290 ($1,609). The designer builds a new shoe then uses tools like scissors to make the shoes look old and battered.

The FT posted on Linkedin "Some critics have said it is ‘beyond offensive’ for Balenciaga to sell destroyed shoes for £1,290 when some people actually have no other choice than wearing such shoes." They did a poll on Linkedin and 60% said they found the shoes offensive, out of 13,043 votes.

Personally I don't think they're offensive, though I'm unlikely to be offended by a shoe. It's certainly a waste of resources but fast fashion is often bad for the environment so that's nothing new.

Balenciaga’s trashed trainers tap into fashion controversy

Shredded, stained and graffitied, the £1,290 ‘Paris’ sneakers are just the latest example of style’s flirtation with destruction

www.ft.com

Men's Limited Edition - Paris High Top Trainers Full Destroyed in White | Balenciaga GB

Shop the Men's Limited Edition - Paris High Top Trainers Full Destroyed in White at the Balenciaga GB official online boutique.

www.balenciaga.com

 

[MTF]

Do you find these shoes offensive?

I don't find them offensive. I find them dumb as F*ck. As all dickhead high fashion.

 

[Mathuin]

Do you find these shoes offensive?

These shoes are for sale for £1,290 ($1,609). The designer builds a new shoe then uses tools like scissors to make the shoes look old and battered.

The FT posted on Linkedin "Some critics have said it is ‘beyond offensive’ for Balenciaga to sell destroyed shoes for £1,290 when some people actually have no other choice than wearing such shoes." They did a poll on Linkedin and 60% said they found the shoes offensive, out of 13,043 votes.

Personally I don't think they're offensive, though I'm unlikely to be offended by a shoe. It's certainly a waste of resources but fast fashion is often bad for the environment so that's nothing new.

Balenciaga’s trashed trainers tap into fashion controversy

Shredded, stained and graffitied, the £1,290 ‘Paris’ sneakers are just the latest example of style’s flirtation with destruction

www.ft.com

Men's Limited Edition - Paris High Top Trainers Full Destroyed in White | Balenciaga GB

Shop the Men's Limited Edition - Paris High Top Trainers Full Destroyed in White at the Balenciaga GB official online boutique.

www.balenciaga.com

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I don't find them offensive. I find them dumb as F*ck. As all dickhead high fashion.

At this point, I’m convinced that high fashion is just one big giant joke to see how stupid people will willingly dress if there is a brand attached to it.

 

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[MTF]

At this point, I’m convinced that high fashion is just one big giant joke to see how stupid people will willingly dress if there is a brand attached to it.

Fine dining is the same. Let's see who's going to pay more for a randomly arranged tablespoon of food.

 

[Lex DeVille]

Do you find these shoes offensive?

I'll wait for the special edition Swastika version with blood trapping souls in the heels. These aren't offensive enough for me.

 

[Mathuin]

I'll wait for the special edition Swastika version with blood trapping souls in the heels. These aren't offensive enough for me.

 

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[Chapas]

Looks like it's pandemic time again. Monkeypox (or Moneypox for the Elite). So what are your predictions? Did anyone stack up on bananas yet?

 

[GPM]

Regarding that clip of George Bush and everyone laughing about a needless war that killed like tens or hundreds of thousands across the planet directly or through fallout... Wow, that's just sick.

"Har Har guys, we shelled an entire county and dumped literal tons of depleted uranium shells all over the landscape and blasted it into a fine breathable powder. But you know, 'Merica!!!!"

 

[Guest-5ty5s4]

Do you find these shoes offensive?

These shoes are for sale for £1,290 ($1,609). The designer builds a new shoe then uses tools like scissors to make the shoes look old and battered.

The FT posted on Linkedin "Some critics have said it is ‘beyond offensive’ for Balenciaga to sell destroyed shoes for £1,290 when some people actually have no other choice than wearing such shoes." They did a poll on Linkedin and 60% said they found the shoes offensive, out of 13,043 votes.

Personally I don't think they're offensive, though I'm unlikely to be offended by a shoe. It's certainly a waste of resources but fast fashion is often bad for the environment so that's nothing new.

Balenciaga’s trashed trainers tap into fashion controversy

Shredded, stained and graffitied, the £1,290 ‘Paris’ sneakers are just the latest example of style’s flirtation with destruction

www.ft.com

Men's Limited Edition - Paris High Top Trainers Full Destroyed in White | Balenciaga GB

Shop the Men's Limited Edition - Paris High Top Trainers Full Destroyed in White at the Balenciaga GB official online boutique.

www.balenciaga.com

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Need a third option: all around stupid. Making them is stupid, and being offended by it is stupid. I'm not offended by the shoes, I just think the idea is dumb and the price is dumb.

But I also know the whole point here is marketing, drumming up buzz, and getting people to talk about the brand and the shoe, which is exactly the trap we all fell into.

 

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[Tony100]

I don't find them offensive. I find them dumb as F*ck. As all dickhead high fashion.

At this point, I’m convinced that high fashion is just one big giant joke to see how stupid people will willingly dress if there is a brand attached to it.

Need a third option: all around stupid. Making them is stupid, and being offended by it is stupid. I'm not offended by the shoes, I just think the idea is dumb and the price is dumb.

Completely agree the whole idea is stupid.

Pricey dirty Balenciaga shoes mocked by China consumers who question brand value

A line of limited edition trainers from Balenciaga designed to look extremely worn were heavily criticised in China for being out-of-touch and ugly.

www.scmp.com

"The idea behind the trainers is to promote awareness of how human consumption impacts the environment and the role fast fashion plays in global waste."

How this promotes environmental awareness is beyond me. Make long lasting shoes instead.

But I don't care if some rich kids want to waste their money on them and get wet feet when it rains.

 

[Itizn]

Just found out one of the companies I'm working with doesn't even have an office.

Yet they do millions per year in business.

They aren't one of those "remote friendly" companies that are all the rage in recent years either.

Reminds me of what MJ said in TMF about being small but acting big.

 

[WillHurtDontCare]

I was listening to the audiobook of Shoe Dog (the Nike Founder's autobiography) earlier.

They planned to release a shoe called the Aztec as a homage to the Olympics held in Mexico, but Adidas threatened them with legal action because they already had a shoe called the Azteca.

Here's a paraphrased version of their conversation that led to a new name:

"Who was that guy who kicked the shit out of the Aztecs?"

"Cortes."

"Let's call it that."

 

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[MitchC]

Looks like it's pandemic time again. Monkeypox (or Moneypox for the Elite). So what are your predictions? Did anyone stack up on bananas yet?

It’s one world government time

 

[Primeperiwinkle]

People who name things hold power.

Remember when it was the Wuhan virus?

Let's just call this new thing what it is. Venecapox.

 

[Aditya Gunjal]

It’s one world government time

So this means these guys are not satisfied yet and are going to destroy more of our freedom and health now??

 

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[Aditya Gunjal]

Looks like it's pandemic time again. Monkeypox (or Moneypox for the Elite). So what are your predictions? Did anyone stack up on bananas yet?

Do you think theses elites spread these pandemic? And yes then how do they do it?
Yeah depopulation and viruses/vaccine go hand in hand.

 

[Kak]

Fine dining is the same. Let's see who's going to pay more for a randomly arranged tablespoon of food.

I’m all about GOOD food at nice restaurants, but, surprisingly, I’ve never been to a Michelin rated restaurant that I enjoyed.

There’s fine dining, excellent food, excellent service, excellent atmosphere, and then there’s nonsense Michelin level where, just like @Mathuin said about high fashion, it has to be a joke where they try to get people to pay the most outrageous prices for the most outrageously terrible meal.

I’d rather eat at McDonald’s than every Michelin rated restaurant I’ve ever been to.

 

[Togata]

This guy did a ton of research over Bill Gates background, and his hunger for power, control over population. would love to hear your thoughts

Running Gag: Bill Gates is an altruistic philanthropist

It is time to examine the biggest con artist of the planet, Bill Gates: his detached world-view, his alleged philanthropic motives, the monopoli…

bobbynetwork.substack.com

 

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[Kevin88660]

I’m all about GOOD food at nice restaurants, but, surprisingly, I’ve never been to a Michelin rated restaurant that I enjoyed.

There’s fine dining, excellent food, excellent service, excellent atmosphere, and then there’s nonsense Michelin level where, just like @Mathuin said about high fashion, it has to be a joke where they try to get people to pay the most outrageous prices for the most outrageously terrible meal.

I’d rather eat at McDonald’s than every Michelin rated restaurant I’ve ever been to.

I can appreciate classy food. But I only eat them when being invited to one.

Ya it is elegant. It taste better. But I won’t want to eat them regularly when it is $200 per pax.

For those who are into food they will name the origin and history and can explain the difference. It is the same as cars and arts.

If you are an arts lover you will appreciate the value of pricy art and willing to pay for the difference. From other’s pov it is like owning useless items.

If you are a car lover you will appreciate Ferrari.
For others like me I don’t like cars at all. I even find driving a hassle and rather hire private transport service.

Generally for someone to appreciate the higher priced goods or services you need to have a strong interest and deep knowledge in the subject.

 

[MattR82]

I don't use Twitter, have never had an account actually. Deleted Facebook and Instagram long ago.

But... for the last month or two, I've kept Elon's Twitter profile permanently open on a tab in my phone. I'm no Elon fanboy and don't particularly like Tesla's but god damn, that man is currently the world's best comedian.

 

[Kak]

I don't find them offensive. I find them dumb as F*ck. As all dickhead high fashion.

I just remembered how badly I hate jeans with holes.

 

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[Togata]

I don't use Twitter, have never had an account actually. Deleted Facebook and Instagram long ago.

But... for the last month or two, I've kept Elon's Twitter profile permanently open on a tab in my phone. I'm no Elon fanboy and don't particularly like Tesla's but god damn, that man is currently the world's best comedian.

Absolutely, he is running the show.
Jeff Bezzos is joigning him as well, by hitting directly the Biden Administration and how it is badly managed. Confusing Inflation with taxing the rich...

 

[Guest-5ty5s4]

So often you see a young guy with a killer business who had a dad who had a great business - and the hecklers are all like “pshhh his dad was rich it’s nothing” but the whole thing is who do you think was his mentor? How do you think he learned? He probably really did it himself, just learned from a real mentor. That’s the advantage. The kids who get handouts don’t build successful businesses, they party and gamble and go broke

End rant

 

[doster.zach]

So often you see a young guy with a killer business who had a dad who had a great business - and the hecklers are all like “pshhh his dad was rich it’s nothing” but the whole thing is who do you think was his mentor? How do you think he learned? He probably really did it himself, just learned from a real mentor. That’s the advantage. The kids who get handouts don’t build successful businesses, they party and gamble and go broke

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Yea, it’s one thing that privileged people will always have is people saying they were only successful because of it.

Of course this is just a cope because it allows people in worse positions to excuse their own mediocrity.

The problem with this line of thinking is there will always be someone who has it worse, someone with another social handicap, another disease, another tragedy that happened to them.

 

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[Guest-5ty5s4]

Yea, it’s one thing that privileged people will always have is people saying they were only successful because of it.

Of course this is just a cope because it allows people in worse positions to excuse their own mediocrity.

The problem with this line of thinking is there will always be someone who has it worse, someone with another social handicap, another disease, another tragedy that happened to them.

It’s true. Your biggest advantage isn’t money, it’s knowledge and mindset.

What did they do in the old days? Family apprenticeships. The blacksmith’s son became a blacksmith.

Lo and behold, the best businessmen often have kids who become successful businessmen.

Take everything from them and they still know how it all works, unlike most normal people.

 

[mikecarlooch]

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Does anyone know any other places where stallone talked about his process of writing rocky? it's super inspiring to hear about