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Cake day: July 1st, 2023

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  • I went to court once because the morning after a party, I still blew just over 0.05.

    While there, I saw a guy who had his lawyer dad there speaking for him. The guy was in stopped traffic, mounted a sidewalk, hit a child on their bicycle, and fled the scene, later telling his dad who called the police.

    He got a 1 year suspension on his licence, no jail time, and fine like 900€. I remember hearing the person behind me say, “Fucking bullshit” as we waited for our turn.

    In comparison, I got 300€ and a six month suspension, no record. I was told it would be worse, but it was clear that I was unaware that I may have still had alcohol in my system. Which is true, because I stopped and went to bed early, knowing I had to be up early to drive to the markets.

    Apparently I could’ve also hit children and sped off the road to get around traffic for just 600€ more…





  • Yes! Both terminators were so weirdly inhuman without being inhuman. And it was the 1980s and they just kind of nailed that with total realism that had no reason for being as good as it was.

    It was like a new chapter of sci-fi really leaning into the realistic expectations of the future instead of the fantastical versions. It’s the same reason why Bladerunner was so good and stood the test of time. No bullshit interpretation. Just, “Everyone calm down about your ideas of the future. What would actually happen? How would this thing actually be if it really happened?”


  • I just rewatched this a couple months ago. Now I want to watch it again. T2 is one of the all-time greats of cinema history. Arny is awesome in the role, the story is excellent, the directing is perfect. Edward will forever be John Connor with every other actor doing their best to fit his character, because that’s John.









  • I like riots in Athens. Plenty of things get destroyed, but generally just something associated with the government. You could park your car in the middle of one and it’ll be fine, but the signage, bins, bus stop, etc. nearby, probably torn down and set on fire. There’s always the strong sent of fuel and tear gas, but everyone’s property stays nice and safe…mostly