DECEMBER 2022

 

Posted to Philip DeFranco (RE: News of the day) uploaded to You Tube 12/01/2022

While it may look like Jones is the sane one in this Kanye West interview, think again.     https://www.texastribune.org/2022/10/12/alex-jones-sandy-hook-shooting/    

Jones literally cannot afford to cross any defamation lines.  Yeah forget ethics, intelligence, information, history, but money is something Mr. Jones will not forget.

Posted to Rachel Maksy (RE: 1800's Books of Etiquette) uploaded to You Tube 12/02/2022

Rachel is correct, those books are exhausting. Makes a 2 year quarantine that I recently participated in seem like a vacation. However in several weeks, I will be attending a large (couple hundred souls) New Years' eve party. I am bringing my phone and an extra battery so it is obvious my social engagement with my peers will be stellar and on point.🤣

Posted to Dan Murrell (RE: Review of Violent Night) uploaded to You Tube 12/02/2022

That was a beautiful poem by Dan...oops I mean Santa. While I am not big on gore, any time of the year, this movie does look like fun no matter what your beliefs are at this time of the year.

Posted to Pretty Pastel Please (RE: thrifting) uploaded to You Tube 12/04/2022

Alex looks so cheery and happy. I came to this channel as a subscriber years ago for; clothing that I did not wear (pastels) a bird that my cat would never have allowed in my home, a view to a country not native to me and happiness that did not come naturally to me. So am still here, still watching and definitely still on board for the journey.♥

Posted to A Charming Abode (RE: Pottery Barn vs. HomeGoods Christmas table) uploaded 12/05/2022

I am dividing my vote up. I preferred the Pottery Barn table decor BUT with the magical (as I have not yet mastered this craft) tree-folded silvery napkins from HomeGoods. It might be cute if a mint or chocolate wrapped in silvery paper was slightly "inserted" into one of the folds. Oh and no need to worry about making conversation. I am willing to bet that some of the guests would be interested in a tutorial so have extra napkins on hand.

 

Posted to Gold Shaw Farm (RE: Case of the Missing Tractor Bucket) uploaded to You Tube 12/05/2022

My top list of suspects involved unfettered You Tube fans (I apologize). The actual culprit is often the one close to you, isn't it? I have done the same with a smaller thing,  lost it, re-purchased it on Amazon, gone to put it away and magically have the "lost" item reappear. I have to admit, I have never lost something that weighed in the 4-figures. Well unless one counts the car that I parked on level 3 of large parking garage insisting to my companions that it was on level 4. Basically took a mutiny to actually locate the vehicle.

Posted to Abby Cox (RE:  Gift Ideas) Uploaded to You Tube 12/05/2022

That was fun and informative. While I enjoyed seeing both new and familiar faces with really good ideas, Bernadette Banner made me laugh. We yearn for what we cannot easily acquire. I recently went to a comic con, I screamed (no one hears you scream in the merch section of a comic con) when I located a source for rare and new-to-me Japanese snacks. The shop owner kept trying to total my order. I kept saying just one more thing. Anyway Bernadette, I understand the NEED for international snacks.

Posted to antphrodite (RE: Britney Spears on her birthday) Uploaded to You Tube 12/05/2022

I thought that this was an excellent reading. There are no concise answers from the reading as the main character in this reading has not progressed to that point. The conservatorship went on so long, too long. Even being legally freed from its domination, she is like someone rescued from an island or woken from a coma. It will take her a while to catch up to what she should have become.

Posted to John Campea (RE: Review of "Wednesday") Uploaded to You Tube 12/07/2022

I did not even know it was out. I was doing my typical search on Netflix to find hidden gems as this streaming service seems to follow an odd mission statement of inserting unique, quirky and intriguing content with seemingly no PR (at least that reached me). I sat down intending to watch one episode. By 6am, I had binged it all. I loved it! Adding humor within an intelligently written script to science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, whatever genre and I am so in. I highly recommend this series. Even knowing nothing about Charles Addams or his graphic comic or any video format material, is not necessary but knowing some background does add extra spice. While Jenna Ortega was the standout, I also thought Christina Ricci's role was amazingly funny and well-acted.

Posted to Breakfast All Day (RE: News of The Week) Uploaded to You Tube 12/09/2022

I wish the word fan would connect to something fantastic not fanatic. And that is why I am not on Twitter. I finally saw "Three Thousand Years of Longing". I loved it so much I added its main theme (Cautionary Tale) to my playlist. When Christy and Kate Walsh reviewed it, I think that Christy's rating was a "disappointed" 5.5? I want to state here that I still respect both critics (and of course Alonso!) and look forward to their reviews. I realize that I am preaching to the choir but everyone needs to chill out and rage against things that threaten one's life. However, the idea of fans of George Miller's "Mad Max series" walking into Three Thousand... without knowing its themes does make me giggle admittedly somewhat like a troll.😉

Posted to Justine Leconte officiel (RE: Community Page/100,000 level reached) You Tube 12/09/2022

Glad that number is reached, but I understand how watching You Tube analytics can be both stressful and addicting. Just keep on with whatever works for Justine. It obviously also works for many of us! Still congratulations, offered in non-stressful way with lots of colorful emojis. 🌺🫐🦚🦩🥗🗼⛩⛲🎠

Posted to Emily D. Becker (RE: Lawyer Reacts - December 8 2022) uploaded to you tube 12/08/2022

I agree that TikTok assembling data is a problem (also looking at you M.Z.@FB). Even worse is TikTok tracking political dissidents (local or international in origin of citizenship). However a TikTok challenge that involves destruction of school property (ironically paid for by their parents' taxes) to me points out an adolescent who has fallen through the cracks of the educational and medical systems. I highly doubt that the well-adjusted, earning decent grades, following parental curfew rules woke up that morning, looked at TikTok and then proceeded to go to school to rip out the sink in a school bathroom.

Posted to The Behavior Panel (RE: Will Smith interview by Trevor Noah) You Tube 12/10/2022

Will Smith is an excellent actor. He has used "you know" in past interviews. The repetitive use of that phrase in this interview does seem unusual, even if deliberately used as a delaying technique. The Oscar telecast of March 27 2022 was no one's cookout (using Mr. Noah's analogy). This event was broadcast live and transmitted globally. I agree with Mark Bowden, the best/fastest way for Mr. Smith to return to his pre-March 2022 image is to give a clear, brief and final response to the question, "Why?" When Will Smith assaulted Chris Rock, he not only lost his judgement and reputation that night, he also lost his right to privacy as any of us would as the aggressor in this situation.

Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Netflix episodes 1-3 of Harry and Meghan) You Tube 12/10/2022

Both wounded, both stuck in a child-like narcissism due to events in their early years. Both wanted a change. I was not surprised when Harry married an "outsider" I use the term "outsider" to categorize Meghan's nationality and lack of royal connections who would probably have trouble dealing with her new family. With a 5 second search Meghan could have read reams of data on the Windsors. Neither Harry or Meghan did their homework before marriage. However now, again like young children, they are not sure they have what they want. Fame and royal treatment or quiet and comfortable anonymity, they do not know. FULL DISCLOSURE: I did not watch these first 3 episodes on Netflix. I do admit to watching their full Oprah interview. As Harry & Meghan now have two young children, I hope these 2 "adults" will grow...up for their family's sake. Money permitting (I believe Harry has a book deal😧) they should try to retire into something that is hopefully not interesting to social and news media. We all need some rest.

Posted to A Charming Abode (RE: Dementia Update) uploaded to You Tube 12/11/2022

I know that Jason did not wish to speak very much. He still remembers enough to feel the sadness. However in the brief appearance the words that Jason spoke were quite eloquent and evocative. I have no direct experience with dementia-related illnesses, but I am glad to hear about regular meetings with the support group. You are not the first one on this journey, letting others be your guides is a gift of love to you and to Jason.❤

Posted to Footless Jo (RE: Hiding Pain) Uploaded to You Tube 12/12/2022

The problem addressed in Jo's very relatable video, is that this is a two-pronged problem that involves medical training and cost. Medical training should emphasize diagnosis, problem solving, listening skills, a thorough (not just having a patient check boxes on a form) interview and a final item on my "wish list" would be encouraging a touch of Sherlock Holmes (thinking outside the box) methodology for all wishing to enter the field of medicine.The second problem is the exorbitant costs and availability of medical testing, treatment and care. Answer? I have none except that instead of grouping all teens into one category of narcissism, take the time to actually watch and listen to them. Yes probably some are doing it for clicks, but even those deserve scrutiny to answer the question, why.

Posted to Breakfast All Day (RE: Review of Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio) uploaded YT 12/09/2022

I just finished watching this movie (at home). Visually, soundtrack, dialogue, plot, themes all of it exceeds the recent Disney version in every way. This version is a poignant story, yet I was not sad at the conclusion. There was hope in the last scene on the mountain. Guillermo del Toro made the tale of Pinocchio, at least for me, astonishingly new and relevant.

Posted to The Behavior Panel (RE: Review of Episode 1 of Netflix's Harry and Meghan) 12/14/2022

Umm, I am just beginning this video, but 5 more? Hmmm. How about this, you guys watch the rest of the series. Make one 35-45 minute video using short, relevant outtakes (regarding evidence of truth or fabrication) for the subscribers to watch. The Behavior Panel is a group of 4 trained interrogation and body language experts with super deductive skills who can easily absorb "the punishment". The subscribers can then just bathe in the intellect, skills and perceptive reasoning of 4 highly professional behaviorists. Another benefit, diminished danger of copyright strikes from Susan or her 'bots. 

My truth:  While, I am not with Harry and Meghan or against Harry and Meghan, I still do not wish to binge 6 hours of Harry and Meghan.

Posted to Philip DeFranco (RE: News of The Day) uploaded to You Tube 12/14/2022

The quarantine was necessary so as not to overload hospitals and clinics. Not expecting an increase in societal and mental health issues due to this isolation (not to mention the newly occurring prevalence of a lack of childhood immunity to a common respiratory virus)  is a level of incompetence that we, as a nation, cannot afford. Yes gun laws should be enforced more widely and strictly, but many of these mass murderers had long-standing, pre-existing mental and/or behavioral issues that were never addressed. Help and attention for all people is as necessary, or even more so, than new gun laws.

Posted to Amanda The Jedi (RE: Review of "Wednesday" on Netflix) uploaded to You Tube 12/14/2022

I am glad that the humor and snark was more present as opposed to adolescent angst and relationships. There was one small scene in the pretend pilgrim village where an employed cosplayer breaks character to respond to Wednesday's question with an answer that is one of the funniest lines in the series. Good on that actor (whose real and character name sadly I cannot remember). Here's hoping for a season 2. Netflix could certainly use more in-house magic.

Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Review of Netflix's "Harry and Meghan" Eps 4-6) 12/17/2022

Media was cutthroat. Royals were clueless. Palace workers were responsible for more leaks than my elderly bathroom plumbing. Sadly there is still Harry's book tour to live through. This is a nightmarish combo of all of my family reunions, your parents' slide show of their vow renewal/honeymoon trip and the 1993 film "Groundhog Day" (this documentary was much less entertaining). I still wish Harry and Meghan (the people not the doc) and their children a good future, I just want them to acquire that goal QUIETLY.

Posted to  CNN (RE: Jake Tapper's daughter misdiagnosis) Uploaded to You Tube 12/15/2022

I still keep coming back to the part where the mom requested politely that a sonogram be done. Why wasn't her request granted and daughter's history (skin changes, distended stomach) considered? Perhaps, money. While I have no information on Jake Tapper's medical insurance, I feel that it is very good, so how would money be the problem. I am leaning towards ego. Even Siri or Alexa recalculates when errors are made, a good doctor should also.

Posted to Pretty Pastel Please Side Quest (RE: Caitlyn) Uploaded to You Tube 12/18/2022

While I do not always take my own advice, I would say do not regret or envy the past, just take away as much knowledge as you can. I love the quote from the 1990 movie Back To The Future (part 3) when Doc says, “It means your future hasn’t been written yet. No one’s has! Your future is whatever you make it. So make it a good one!” I know that is quite simplistic, but why not believe even if just for a few moments? Consider it a "mind vacation".

Posted to Footless Jo (RE: Suicide of successful influencer  Stephen "tWitch" Boss) 12/19/2022

Thank you for making this video. For anyone experiencing severe (or any level of) depression, thinking that you are the only one feeling like this makes coping almost impossible. I was shocked into this realization when Anthony Bourdain committed suicide in 2018. He had wealth, close friends, fame and when in public he was funny, happy and clever. He also had a young daughter whom he adored. Yet he is gone. Jo is right, every night decide on another day. While I am not a religious person, I always felt that was what evening prayers were all about.

Posted to LegalEagle pinned question (J6 Committee a success or failure?) December 24, 2022

Hard to say at this point. Hopefully at the very least it makes Trump himself and his sycophants, oops I mean followers, toxic to any elective and/or appointive position. Were any of these politicians and advisers who participated in the election saga from November 3 2020 - January 6 2021 (who are attorneys) even indicated for malpractice? Or do we have to wait until a Girardi (massive fraud) or a Murdaugh (generational misuse of power and apparent murders) appears? The way to avoid being over-regulated by U.S. government is for bar associations to become more proactive rather than waiting for their members to commit capital crimes before censoring or disbarring their members.

Posted to Justine Leconte officiel pinned question (Which one fav? Next review?) December 25 2022

I do not watch the show, but the black and white dress and the blazer with jeans are my favorites from the clips shown of season 3. I should do research, but have you ever compared Emily with a similar-aged/employed individual in a French series, at least in visuals (copyright permitting of course)? Emily's outfits, especially as shown in the video clips from earlier seasons seems a bit cartoony. However I am not expert in or even a beginner regarding fashion. I did not even start wearing recycled clothing from traditional (aka not fast fashion) brands until 2019. I do like classic fitted shapes in neutrals. Although I must confess that every time Iris van Herpen has a show published online, I am there riveted, wishing I had the cash and physicality to get and to wear one of her creations!

Posted to NatalieLawyerChick (RE: Verdict ) uploaded to you tube December 24, 2022

This video clarified many points of the case for me. I had not kept up with the trial, so I had been under the assumption that this was an accident. Megan is lucky to be alive and well. At best this was an abuse case. However a loaded gun in the hands of someone less than competent could have made this a first degree murder case. It is disappointing that Tory Lanez's friends and family do not understand (as I now do thanks to Natalie) the crime that was committed over 2 years ago.

Posted to Gold Shaw Farm (RE: Climate Change, low levels of snow in Vermont) December 25 2022

While climate change should not be a political issue, unfortunately it is in many areas of the U.S. I try to vote for people who believe in science (sounds like a "duh" moment but some politicians' views are scary). My clothing is mostly (probably 85-90%) purchased from online and physical thrift stores. I use public transport when possible, but it is not always an option. The future is somewhat scary. We need more industry and political leaders to see the reality. QUESTION, on a more local view, what will an increase in weather changes mean for small farmers regarding production and its accompanying costs? I am thinking of all the negatives in the environment such as pests (harmful insects, explosion in the numbers of rats and mice), diseases of plants (fungal and bacterial) and as was mentioned even over-abundance of deer.

Posted to The Behavioral Arts (RE: Casey Anthony Netflix Doc part one) December 23, 2022

Adding to this analysis, I wonder if the lies of yesterday have become the "truth" of today? I put truth in quotes because at this point after being exposed to the media and to professional counseling, Casey Anthony may have either deliberately or subconsciously rewritten her own history into something more palatable than being murderer. Hearing additional analysis might help determine the difference. Admittedly a privacy issue, but it would be interesting to hear from teachers, doctors, caretakers, classmates what the young child that was Casey Anthony was like in daily interactions.

Posted to Emily D. Baker (RE: Year End Roundup) uploaded to You Tube 12/28/2022

I have no connection to the movie industry. That being said, I too feel that it is weird, strange, odd and almost disturbing that this film be finished with all the same staff. Had Halyna Hutchins died in a car accident or from a disease then the work being completed would be a definite homage. However, she died at work on that film set due to incompetent and underfunded supposed experts whose jobs specifically involved keeping all people on set safe. Each one of those "experts" failed and should never work on a film set in that capacity. As an actor, Alec Baldwin can and could claim innocence (in spite of being on set for past multiple movies where weapons were present). As a producer, I am not so sure. Can one be an "honorary" producer without liability? Was he so self-absorbed the problems on the set were invisible to Mr. Baldwin? As Emily often says, "I have questions."

Posted to SpillSesh (RE: Gucci and Balenciaga ad campaigns) uploaded to You Tube 12/28/2022

I think the Gucci ad campaign probably would not have elicited the furor without Balenciaga's really BIG misstep. It is doubtful that celebrities on the red carpet or their PR team posting on Instagram will be proudly identifying any outfit and/or accessories as coming from Balenciaga. Forget incinerating your trainers, just sell them on Depop or TheRealReal and maybe donate the cash to a charity. What will hurt these fashion companies is when celebrities, influencers and just plain wealthy people avoid wearing Balenciaga product in public, that will hurt financially not to mention damaging the rep of a luxury brand. The parent company of Balenciaga and Gucci is Kering. Kering is a publicly traded company with stockholders. I would imagine the next stockholder meeting will be more eventful than usual. As usual, money will be the factor for change, not ethics or morality.

Posted to Lets TalkIBD (RE: New Stoma) uploaded to You Tube 12/28/2022

Although I am not living with an ostomy, the description, hints, care and practical advice detailed in this video is comprehensible and thorough. From personal experience of being released from hospital care, shaking my head to the medical personnel yes I understand, getting home and caring for myself was a major shock (but a temporary one). I very much agree with the advice voiced in this video. Keep learning, do not be afraid to ask the same question multiple times and do not be put off if answered tersely. Even medical personnel can have a bad day or be skilled in techniques but not bedside manner.

Posted to Heavy Spoilers (RE: 2nd Knives Out Film, "Glass Onion") uploaded to You Tube 12/24/2022

I did sense who the "big bad" was early on. I felt that the pattern of a certain actual billionaire with seemingly no plans except to mess with people fit this film's portrayal almost too well. It was a tell. However that did not stop me from enjoying the movie. Glass Onion had more moving parts than that wacky puzzle box. This movie was fun and refreshing after watching innumerable films with lots of spandex, capes, tights, crowns and drama. Hard to say which movie I preferred. Glass Onion being "the second" in this series does take away the novelty. I suppose that makes me lean a bit more to the first movie, but only very slightly. This video did a great job finding the Easter eggs. Minor question, I wonder were any of the scientists/board members in the Zoom meeting symbols/avatars for anyone we would recognize?

Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: TikTok person made false accusations) uploaded  12/28/2022

I came for the utterly bizarre story, but stayed for Dr. Grande's erudite, educated and entirely entertainingly elucidated energy in speaking the words, "TikTok". As for the TikTok talker, after consulting anonymous (aren't they all) spirit guides, I feel that there will be lots of professionals in this TikTok talker's immediate future such as (but not limited to) lawyers, judges, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and maybe even a few people in uniforms licensed to carry weapons.

Posted to Uncivil Law (RE:TikTokPsychic) uploaded to You Tube 12/29/2022

TikTokPsychic, sounds like an oxymoron to me. Anyway being a fan of movies and streaming videos featuring the supernatural, I will offer my absolutely non-expert amateurish opinion. Any dreams, card readings, viewings are considered to be simply symbols or representations not actual facts (as in a documentary). In other words, if the cards said HISTORY, perhaps the intent was that one or more of the victims had a "history" with the killer, not the info that the head of the college's History Department committed the crime. I would love to hear the TikTokPsychic's opinion on Santa Claus, Sasquatch and the Easter Bunny.

Posted to Bernadette Banner (RE: Rating 2022 fashion in history series/movies) You Tube 12/30/2022

I enjoy long form videos like this one. It is such an entertaining way to learn, what not to wear...in a particular century. I know it does not show generosity of spirit or gentility on my part, but I am here for the explanations on the movie/series insertion into the categories, "They tried...the affectionate variant" or "This ain't it".  The pain of the particular expert when faced with Party City armor or anachronistic hair styles does me giggle. High praise to all the participating experts and especially Bernadette who shows her expertise in administration along with fashion history. All involved belong in category of "Tis Peak".

Posted to Spill Sesh (RE: Logan Paul scam) uploaded to You Tube 12/30/2022

The internet is a wild and random place. A person can get "cancelled" for one opinion or be like Logan Paul and get innumerable second chances. Perhaps there is still room for growth and maturity in Logan Paul, but currently he seems to still be the individual who committed that thoughtless, utterly stupid act in the Japanese forest in 2018. He did not (and probably does not) understand the concept of consequences. Invest or do business with that individual? My advice is first find an independent expert and an attorney before committing to anything. Remember, caveat emptor.

OMG does he really have an episode in January 2023 entitled "Impulsive"?

NOVEMBER 2022

 Posted to Philip DeFranco (RE: News of the Day) uploaded to You Tube 11/01/2022

We really have to quantify our anger and horror. For example celebrities are weird even weirder when they attempt cosplay so just laugh and move on. Showing the dying/dead body of a victim of violence is bad, horrific and we should be angry. I will now move on to proselytize astronomical and scientific facts such as the sun rising in the east and setting in the west...oh and water is wet. You are welcome!😉

Posted to AttorneyTom (RE: Darrell Brooks Trial) uploaded to You Tube 11/02/2022

The Behavior Panel channel always indicates that the organism (as in any life form) repeats behavior that has worked in the past, in the present and will do the same in the future. QUESTION: Has this behavior/sovereign citizen defense ever worked in any U.S. courtroom?  I am guessing at least once, as this concept seemed to have spread like a virus.

Posted to Spill Sesh (RE: Donda Academy) uploaded to You Tube 11/03/2022

With dueling emails giving contradictory information, not to mention certain problematic statements from the founder, were I a rich celebrity I would have my child home schooled until I could enroll my child in another educational institution. When it comes to children, they should not be pawns, status symbols or after thoughts, they should be priorities. Parents should consider the 15k tuition a tax loss and move on...quickly.

Posted to Legal Eagle (RE: Adnan Syed Conviction Reversed) uploaded to You Tube 11/04/2022

This is an astounding mix of an incompetent defense attorney, less than transparent motives of the DA's office, confusion over interpretation of The Brady Law and general political infighting. While it was difficult listening to the judge in the Darrell Brooks trial, I think I now owe her an apology. Leave one t uncrossed or one i undotted and you leave a mess that may never be cleaned up to reach a fair and just conclusion. Hard to predict the future (an appeal is automatic), but she certainly did her best to provide closure and justice for the victims and survivors.

Posted to pinned comment on Syed Reversal, "what should be do next?"

MY REPLY: I would go to InnocenceProject.org or a similar site to find a problematic/controversial conviction to analyze. Maybe go the historical route (which might attract less trolls with torches) analyzing such trials as Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, court martial trial of mutineers from the Bounty and the trial/appeal of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd.

Posted to Jenny Nicholson (RE: Evermore) uploaded to You Tube 11/04/202

Never heard of this theme park. I live on the eastern coast of the U.S. Our local area gets a RenFaire on Saturdays and Sundays for about 6 weeks during autumn. It is always crowded. It is ironic that all a successful immersive fantasy park needs are realistic items such merch, food, alcohol, open buildings with activities, decently paid entertainers and if possible a comprehensive analysis by Jenny Nicholson. Great video!

Posted to Nicole Rudolph (RE: 1920 gowns) uploaded to You Tube 11/06/2022

My favorite was the gold floral print black gown. It is deceptively simple, but the folds, floral design, swag everything needs to be just right to fall properly and give the evocative appearance of that time period. I always felt that anime and comic-cons weekends went by far too quickly. Cosplay or dressing in period correct outfits needs to be savored over a LONG time not just 1 - 3 days. Although I am not a sailing fan, the idea of wearing costumes for this cruise sounds glorious. I hope that as many attendees as possible post footage.

Posted to Footless Jo (RE: Sighted (able) people doing tasks, blind, deaf or mute) You Tube 11/20/2022

I thought that Molly Burke on her channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xwzm2VAlHw),  guest starring 2 members of The Try Guys, did a good job regarding how to walk with a cane and/or a guide dog using herself (blind), The Try Guys (both sighted) and her mother (sighted) with the sighted people masked to simulate blindness. 

The Try Guys' version of this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvAmiYQgytA   leaned more to humor, as that is their brand. I thought both videos presented the joys and difficulties of guide dogs quite clearly.  I am visually impaired but not considered blind. 

Posted to Runkle of The Bailey (RE: Alec Baldwin Cross Complaint) uploaded to You Tube 11/12/2022

Replay crew here. I haven't even heard Baldwin's entire cross complaint and I am already angry.

I have now listened to the full cross complaint, at least as discussed by Runkle, in this video.

QUESTION:  Is it possible that in order to have Baldwin's insurers, both personal and business, pay for his losses via litigation (to Ms. Hutchins' husband and child and in the future perhaps to Mitchell) that Baldwin has to file this cross complaint? As much of a narcissist that Alex Baldwin is, could he actually be stupid enough to believe that this cross complaint will help him whether financially and public perception?

Posted to Spill Spesh (RE: Dobrik's pizza place) uploaded to You Tube 11/12/2022

I have no knowledge of David Dobrik's finances, but isn't any restaurant or take-out food place a highly fallible business model? Maybe Dobrik is trying to create an IP or a trademark that he can sell at a profit in the future or perhaps apply this trademark to (all the deities forbid) crypto? Well, it will be interesting to see how this all shakes out, let's say in 6 months (which is probably 5 years in You Tube time😉).

Posted to Philip DeFranco (RE: News of the Day)uploaded to You Tube 11/13/2022

My theory, is that Elon Musk bought Twitter "...just want to watch the world burn." (said by Alfred Pennyworth in "The Dark Knight") only in this case what is being burned is Twitter. Elon Musk is not only the world's wealthiest performance artist, he is the world's wealthiest poor sport.

Posted to Late Night with John Oliver (RE: The British Monarchy) uploaded to You Tube 11/14/2022

The existence of the monarchy in the UK still active in the 21st century has mystified me. Oliver's analogy of two popular ambassadors from Disney to individuals of a certain genetic descent in crowns, tiaras, distinctive costumes and while wearing numerous medallions now makes the whole system so much more clear to me (as a U.S. citizen).

Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Conviction and Sentencing of Elizabeth Holmes) You Tube 11/16/2022

Her narcissism and persuasive powers must be at an unimaginable level. Why else would (Theranos former lab director) Adam Rosendorff, go to her home trying to apologize for his testimony at her trial? One can only imagine if that drive, charisma and ability to convince seemingly intelligent people of an unworkable piece of hardware had been channeled into a product that actually worked. Thanos had to work hard in order to acquire a whole handful of infinity stones to get his plan instituted. While Elizabeth Holmes seemingly only needed to talk.

Posted to The DUI Guy+ (RE: Weinstein Trial) uploaded to You Tube 11/16/2022

I am not sure that a lot of Harvey Weinstein's victims had a choice if they wanted to work in Hollywood. This admittedly says more about the entertainment industry in general than Harvey Weinstein specifically. There again not every actor like Gwyneth Paltrow had a Brad Pitt confronting Harvey Weinstein "to lay off" his friend. A little disconcerting that the DA's office did not suitably vet the prosecution witnesses. Hopefully Harvey Weinstein will be convicted of enough of the 11 counts against him to make his address permanently one that requires his mandatory presence for the next decade or so.

Posted to Philip DeFranco (RE: News of the Day) uploaded to You Tube 11/17/2022

Another vote here in appreciation of the most accurate photo* that I have ever seen of the creature responsible for so much of the tragedy and the agony of the Waukesha community by committing serial murders. This useless object that purports to be human, learned about being a sovereign citizen during one of his many jail confinements.

* a dumpster was imaged whenever his face was shown in trial clips

Posted to antphrodite (RE: Musk and future of Twitter) uploaded to You Tube 11/18/2022

While I personally will not mourn Twitter, I do feel sorry for many of its former employees. Although were I one of them I would have bailed (and gotten my recommendation emails/texts) the moment I heard that Musk was interested in buying Twitter. Musk is a showman, a performance artist and extremely wealthy. If Twitter survives in any format, it will be in spite of Musk, not because of Musk.

Posted to Emily D. Baker (RE: Holmes' Sentencing) uploaded to You Tube 11/17/2022

It was probably not an acceptable alternative to Elizabeth Holmes, but a letter that might have mitigated Holmes' sentence, or even put her into another type of institution, would have been letters from  psychiatrists or psychologists. The letter (to Holmes' father?) that quoted a 9 year old Elizabeth Holmes stating that she wished to change the world while admirable, was more indicative of the way she viewed her self from a very early age and onward. Professor Gardner at Stanford may have been the first to call out a reality check to the then 19 year old Elizabeth Holmes who obviously did not listen.   

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/03/226452/phyllis-gardner-elizabeth-holmes-professor-interview-the-inventor

BTW Interestingly this was published online in 2013 (Theranos began in 2003):        https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3565969/

For Theranos putting actual blood samples in a (supposedly) multi-testing machine was doomed from day one. 

Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Elon Musk and Twitter) uploaded to You Tube 11/20/2022

Allowing that blue check debacle (effectively allowing anyone to look certified by simply paying 8USD without background checks) not listening to warnings by his employees is the "tell" for me. Money, even IQ level, does not make one omniscient, free of the need for advice. Was Twitter already problematic before the appearance of Elon Musk, sure. The only endgame (not in a Marvel sense) that I can hypothesis is that he will take Twitter to the edge of viability either sell the trademark name, Twitter or de-evolve Twitter to a personal blog.

Posted to Philip DeFranco (RE: News of the day) uploaded to You Tube 11/20/2022

I am not sure how Zaid does it, but that way of presenting the news makes it more intelligible.  Glad for the Philip DeFranco "home" (it is ok Philip I put that word in quotes) where we can all go to when emotionally exhausted and informatively deprived by traditional news media.

Posted to Philip DeFranco (RE: News of the day) uploaded to You Tube 11/22/2022

We live in a world where anyone at anytime can be in the sight of a weapon then die or acquire lifetime PTSD. This event appears to be a possibility whether they are on a battlefield in a foreign land or attending a show in their home town in the U.S. This in no way defends this or any shooter, but we have to take mental health seriously in view of covering it via subsidized insurance, no matter where you live and normalizing mental health treatment. Treatment is never evidence of any weakness whether it involves repairing a broken bone or a shattered mind. Proper treatment takes us from where we are to where we should be.

Posted to Amanda The Jedi (RE: movie review of Falling For Christmas) You Tube 11/24/2022

Admittedly this video was way funnier and entertaining than the movie it described, but I WANT a Lindsay-renaissance (talent reborn, image revived) Not sure about some of the other actors' (could be script, could be direction) effort, charisma or talent but Lindsay Lohan  added some glittery holiday decor to the film along with making me smile. The bed sheet scene is only slightly more over the top from the way I put fitted and flat sheets onto a bed. That and the hospital scene kind of makes the movie, at least for me, worth a "free" (aka I am a Netflix subscriber) watch.

Posted to Try Pod (RE: Eugene's Romance Corner - The TryPod Ep. 188) You Tube 11/24/2022

I was also impressed with Matpat's video  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h95pZQiKwI&t=233s

AND besides being an intelligent, cohesive and adult analysis...HE WAS FUNNY. It is not hard SNL you used to know how.

Extra thumbs up for Rainie's question: romcom characters, would they still be a couple in the future. Romeo and Juliet scarred my baby teenage soul, so it is a topic that I never thought about. My soul is considerably tougher now, since 11/08/2016, so no problem with these thoughts. I will go with Disney (in no particular order): Cinderella (NO), Rapunzel/Tangled (NO), Ariel (YES), Jasmine (YES), Tiana (YES), Snow White (NO), Aurora (YES), Belle (a definite 100% YES), Pocahontas (problematic situation), Mulan (YES), Merida (I see her as a Queen Elizabeth I type). Lots more but I have taken up enough comment space

Posted to Legal Eagle (RE: Elon Musk and Lawsuits -- Twitter) - uploaded to You Tube 11/24/2022

MY POST:

Ah, for the billionaire who has everything including a very high opinion of himself...a legion of lawsuits. (For extra fun hum to the tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas".

QUESTION ON THIS VIDEO: Will Elon save or destroy twitter?

MY COMMENT:

Twitter will either be eviscerated down to its trademark and sold as such or it will live on to become the world's largest blog of a single individual. Twitter has been a dumpster fire, albeit a useful one for advertising and promotion, almost since it began. No links, but I seem to remember even Jack Dorsey being regretful of "the creature" he brought into being. (If that trope sounds familiar, just check out Mary Shelley's work.)

Posted to NatalieLawyerChick (RE: Sentencing of Darrell Brooks) uploaded to You Tube 11/22/2022

Excellent analysis! I have subscribed to the Dine in Psychology channel. This combination would be so useful in most of the wtf cases I have seen lately on Law Tube channels. Brooks' grandmother indicated that she has been "an ordained, for the gospel, minister for 47 years." Darrell Brooks is 40. I am not a religious person, but I am willing to bet that there is a relevant quotation somewhere in the (or any) Bible relating to taking care of your progeny/family. She also mentioned mental illness has been in her family for generations? Admittedly educators, physicians along with the legal and penal system that allowed this individual roam free in open society were also responsible (along with his immediate family) for letting a child fall through the cracks. At this point whether Darrell Brooks can be redeemed and/or retrained is moot, his freedom is an obvious danger to society.

Posted to Spill Sesh (RE: Balenciaga bear) uploaded to You Tube 11/28/2022

While I know what was being referenced regarding the teddy bear attire, I had to Google. Well now I have those images in my computer's history along with being burned into my brain. All that I can imagine is that Balenciaga wanted to be edgy and no sane adults were in the room when this ad campaign was approved. Definitely weird after the Kanye thing. All these corporate apologies seem so hollow, especially when the photographers are blamed. How about this:  all executives at Balenciaga involved are being let go or penalized financially or forced to under go some sort of ethics training? This kind of clueless behavior will not change by yelling at Kim K. or a photographer...it has to start at the top of the company.

Posted to Abby Cox (RE: Vintage Cruise) uploaded to You Tube 11/26/2022

After seeing several vlogs concerning this trip, it seems like the weather was the super villain. Also packing/preparing multiple vintage outfits for that period of cruise time is incredibly complicated. Was it Nicole (sorry if my quarantine brain has failed me) who used an excel spreadsheet?  I have trouble packing enough Spanx and spandex for a comic con weekend so all this is waaaay out of my level of expertise.

Posted to Dan Murrell (RE: Review of The Guardians of The Galaxy Holiday Special) 11/23/2022

LOVED this special. Just a nerd-ish comment in that there was a very quick reference to someone quite famous (I think by Kevin Bacon?) alluding,  albeit somewhat stealthily...and flying under the radar (LOTS OF HINTS HERE) concerning James Gunn's new corporate affiliation.

Posted to Philip DeFranco (RE: News of the day) uploaded to You Tube 11/30/2022

Walmart is not exactly noted for its 100% support for its employees in regards to working conditions and pay scale. However learning that Walmart ignored and dismissed prior complaints, is both infuriating and disheartening. Everyone in that store whether employees or shoppers should join in a class action suit regarding Walmart's lack of due diligence. Can any of these employees and shoppers ever enter a Walmart again? The level of PTSD is unimaginable.

Posted to Karolina Żebrowska (RE: TikTok appearance reels) uploaded to You Tube 11/30/2022

While I have been able to avoid the dumpster fire (pre-Musk and current-Musk) that is/was Twitter, I have gotten caught up in Instagram and TikTok (I use FB mostly to "store" funny videos). It is hard to avoid all those subliminal (covert) messages to look thin and pretty. I have now trained my TikTok algorithm to just give me adorable animals and humans doing funny, but safe things. It is hard but you have to be SO careful on what you click on.

OCTOBER 2022

Posted to Morgan Donner (RE: Suit from Titanic) uploaded to You Tube 09/30/2022

I had forgotten about that exquisitely tailored suit jacket from Titanic. This reproduction was beautiful! I had no idea that the original pattern (from the Titanic version) was created by paint/ink. To make the bow bigger, maybe sew it on a wider length of translucent (but matte) material like tulle or that stiff ribbon used on bridal gowns (horsehair?) then re-tie for a bigger "pouf"? I could be way off as my sewing is below beginner level.  I love watching experts on You Tube, as they encourage me by example to be more and to do more.

Posted to Observe (RE: Ned Fulmer) uploaded to You Tube 10/01/2022

What I find more interesting is the body language of Keith, Zach and Eugene. Each one seems to show some proprietary knowledge about Ned as a co-worker, a supervisor and the husband of Ariel. Not unusual due to their long-time relationship. However my guess is that none of the 3 would allow themselves to actually know about Ned's life. Fairly (or unfairly) The Try Guys monetized their personal lives, their families and their co-workers. That business model may no longer be as marketable. While I hope to hear from Keith, Zach and Eugene on their channel,  I think that Ned needs to take an extended break from social media and not jump onto any apology tour as certain individuals have done in the past. I hope Ariel and her children can move on to more stability with family members and close friends.

posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Chess Cheating?) uploaded to You Tube 10/02/2022

I have no way of knowing for sure, but after seeing an interview with Hans Niemann (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCeJrItfQqw) he could be "on the spectrum". My experience with high functioning autism is from daily life interactions, not a degree. This condition could explain his concentration style which I am assuming is not anomalous to previous match behavior. Hans Niemann also has quite the ego, which might preclude him from cheating to win.

Posted to Abby Cox  (RE: Halloween Crafting) uploaded to You Tube 10/02/2022

I like creating Halloween artifacts with deviations such as skipping a step that says: "smooth down surface" or "wait 20 minutes before applying the next layer". The surprise (as when I reread/view the instructions) can result in a quite scary, unique piece of Halloween decor. My advice, follow your own muse as long as you wear protective eyewear, gloves and do the work in well-ventilated area. Also I find my animal roomies do not try "to assist" with my work, if I resemble Dr. Frankenstein and smell like adhesive.

Posted to The Try Guys (RE: Ned Fulmer) uploaded to You Tube 10/03/2022

I appreciate this "preliminary" statement. I feel that the pain I observed in Eugene, Zach and Keith is real. Perhaps it is on me, as one should not raise any human onto as lofty a pedestal as I did in the past regarding 4 individuals that I did not personally know. I do not know if I can still laugh with or enjoy the zaniness of a typical Try Guys video. However I will stay subscribed to this channel. I hope for an evolution that makes sense to the 3 Try Guys, their employees and the fans.

Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Trevor Noah leaving The Daily Show) uploaded 10/03/2022 

I agree with Dr. Grande that Trevor Noah was miscast as the face and the voice of The Daily Show. I have never watched The Daily Show since Trevor Noah became host. However, I have watched and enjoyed the short segments and interviews on You Tube. I have never seen him "live", just watched his stand-ups via streaming. Rather than analyze a comedian whose humor may not ever rise to the level of a Jon Stewart, instead what might prove intriguing, would be if we could analyze the psychology and the motives of the producers (at the time of his hire and contract renewal) of The Daily Show. There must have been more motivation than simply Mr. Noah, "is a comedian who was relatively unknown in the U.S."

Posted to Spill Sesh (RE: Ned Fulmer) uploaded to You Tube 09/29/2022

I came here, not for "tea", but hoping to try to understand why these two people would basically destroy their careers, destroy their relationships and potentially destroy the livelihood of friends, relatives and employees. I mean The Try Guys just filmed a series for The Food Channel right, not to mention that (in retrospect) horribly titled cookbook. WHY...did two adults seemingly implode and/or de-evolve into adolescents? No disrespect intended for chronological (actual teens) adolescents, as self-centered behavior is part of the maturation process. I still have no clue.

Posted to Spill Sesh (RE: Ned Fulmer) uploaded to You Tube 10/03/2022

I see sadness, disbelief and even some anger on their faces. Eugene, Zach and Keith deserve to rise above and beyond this unbelievable betrayal to the families, friends and employees of The Try Guys. As a fan from the late BuzzFeed days, I am shocked and saddened, but as a fan I am also way way down on that list. Their mission statement was fun, family and friends. It all seems so shattered now.

Posted to BreakfastAllDay (RE: spoiler review for Don't Worry Darling) You Tube 10/03/2022

I know there is more drama behind this movie than in it, but in terms of the movie making I thought that Olivia Wilde was more astute a director. Well the movie looks good, so there's that. Interesting rabbit hole I went down regarding the writers. The story was written by siblings Shane and Carey Van Dyke (sons of Jerry, grandsons of Dick). Only one screenwriter was listed, Katie Silberman who wrote Booksmart. Usually I blame the director and/or a multitude of writers. In this case the more confounding mystery isn't the built in "twist", to me it is what went wrong? My uneducated and uninformed opinion is that Olivia Wilde hoped Shia LaBeouf would bring in more dollars, hence the appearance of Harry Styles as a last minute replacement. There was probably no one else with build-in fan base that was available.

Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Ned Fulmer) uploaded to You Tube 10/05/2022

Dr. Grande's idea of making the upcoming chapter of The Try Guys, an examination of their company's mission statement going forward seems like it would be both profitable and a way to grow their brand. The fascinating part of this mess is why...? Ned Fulmer lost friends, his company, may have cost his employees' their jobs and probably irreparably damaged his relationship with his wife and children. Alexandria Herring has also lost friends, her job (Try Guys/Food Babies) and probably her fiancé. Again, why didn't these two simply cut ties with the company and significant others months ago?  The selfishness, stupidity and narcissism is confounding.

Posted to antphrodite (RE: Try wives try Tarot) uploaded to You Tube 10/05/2022

I feel badly, I laughed a lot during this video. I am not laughing at Tarot, just at the many times a card was misread. I would give these 3 women a pass, if the liquid in those glasses contained any amount of alcohol. One thing that was very interesting, was the HUGE amount of deflection by Ariel (current, but maybe not future spouse of the very problematic former Try Guy, Ned Fulmer). Maggie is a nurse so her reading was really spot on. Becky's was not bad either. I would love to see a new reading regarding the future of The Try Guys as a company and as individuals.

Posted to John Campea (RE: Rust movie to resume filming) uploaded to You Tube 10/05/2022

I feel odd and uncomfortable with resumption of Rust filming. As it appears to be fine with Matthew Hutchins, my inner thoughts are irrelevant. However, the death of Halyna Hutchins was 100% avoidable. Resuming production without finding out the why, who, when, where, of this tragedy, seems premature at best. Matthew Hutchins becoming the executive producer seems even weirder yet as it was the cost cutting by the producers/film company that probably had an effect on props/armorer not prioritizing safety. Will I see Rust when it is completed? No, for a simple reason, I do not like traditional westerns.

Posted to Gold Shaw Farm (RE: Kurt Cowbain) uploaded to You Tube 10/06/2022

I understand the whole system, but hand feeding Kurt the hay cube with him taking it so gently did provoke a sad "aww" from me. I do appreciate the kindness and respect shown to all animals on this farm regardless of their fate. I am not a farmer. I do not consume red meat. I do eat fish and poultry, thus feel a bit conflicted about the whole process. Just to show how clueless I am, I went to feed the fish in my aquarium as I was finishing my salad...my salmon salad. Don't think that the tropical fish noticed.😉 BTW great editing, soundtrack on this video. Perfect example of how a video can transform from "Hi there from You Tube", to a dramatic presentation of life and fate on a farm!

Posted to Try Guys (RE: News) uploaded to You Tube 10/06/2022

While I thoroughly enjoyed the off the wall wacky of past videos, I think that the idea of The Try Guys incorporating their work-related passions is a relevant and relatable way to grow this channel. Maybe even Seth Rogan, will get to know who The Try Guys really are. PLEASE do not rename yourselves. First many (including myself) use "Guys" as non-binary noun. Second, renaming yourselves something like: The Try Guys' Dreams or The Dreamers Who Try will make fans a little queasy.😉 

Love you Guys. ❤️

Posted to Emily D. Baker (RE: Settlement in Baldwin/Rust civil suit) uploaded to You Tube 10/05/2022

I am glad that Matthew Hutchins is satisfied with the outcome of the lawsuit. I am somewhat surprised he wishes to EP Rust, even with the stated goal of finishing his late wife's work. She died to due a production company that wanted real weapons on set but did not provide enough trained personnel to ensure safety on set. Her death was 100% preventable. Would I see this film, no. The (Occam's razor) answer is, I do not like traditional westerns.

Posted to Pretty Pastel Please-Side Quest (RE: daily vlog#22 ) You Tube 10/07/2022
I think that it was the shock of that incident that happened on the nest-material shopping day. I had a recent shock, that I am not ready to discuss, but it left me shaking, sad and depressed. We are all glasses with different capacities. Mine and perhaps Alex's are filled almost to the top with stress solution. So when a significant stressor happens, we exceed the level that we can contain. I am still quite sad, going through the motions, but all I can say is that what is now, is not forever. Just consider this time as a short respite but NOT a failure.

Posted to antphrodite (RE: Jack The Ripper) uploaded to You Tube 10/07/2022
VERY interesting reading by antphrodite. I love these historical/crime readings. I am borrowing ant's mantra/disclosure: "Allegedly for entertainment purposes only".  There were rumors that a relative of the royal family of England back then was unwell, REALLY unwell mentally. This would have been during the reign of Queen Victoria who had a reputation for her strict moral code, sharp tongue and being somewhat controlling of her children/relatives (even the distant or estranged ones). This does not mean that she is responsible for anything, only that "Jack" may have felt the need to please her. If a relative or perhaps the son of a trusted Royal staffer, this person had an excellent education (maybe even medically trained). Interestingly when Jack The Ripper killings stopped in 1891, a man named H. H. Holmes (Devil in The White City by Erik Larson) began killing in Chicago (or maybe Philadelphia?) in approximately the same year. Probably coincidence, maybe a copycat. However a Royal or trusted friend of a Royal especially back then could probably be sent out of the country covertly without a whisper from the press (print media). 
Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE:Kevin Keith conviction) uploaded to You Tube 10/09/2022I do not know anything about this case. As recounted in this video, evidence and the witnesses' IDs seems to indicate Kevin Keith's involvement. I would be more swayed if The Innocence Project was the advocate for this individual. One can only hope that the police did a thorough investigation of the scene and other possible suspects. Sounds like the prosecution team and their experts might have been less than stellar in their performance. Unfortunately inefficient and/or incompetent investigations and prosecutions can go two ways: (1) imprisoning the innocent or (2) "accidentally" imprisoning the guilty.  Either way there will be problems. As for KK's role in all of this I agree with Dr. Grande, that both she and that shirt are quite obvious.

Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: James Krauseneck Case) uploaded to You Tube 10/08/2022
The arranged tea set, seems to be odd unless it was set up by Sarah. Was it all dusted for prints and checked for DNA? The neighbor indicating that "...I think, a murder." also seems odd. I am assuming that there is police audio confirming that neighbor's statement? Was that neighbor questioned further by the police?  The murder does feel personal, as if it was incited by a feeling of animosity, not due to a random break-in. The psychic reference was amusing. I think that their information is best treated as feelings and/or amateur profiling which might offer additional theories. Such advice should not be used like cheat codes in video games. Always consider your source.

Posted to A Charming Abode (RE: Lewy Body/Dementia Update) uploaded to You Tube 10/09/2022
To be honest, I would need cue cards in order to make that bread intro. I imagine the fatigue and the concentration ability is what is causing the need for editing. I think the scheduled/periodic health and life updates are sufficient. Probably this has been mentioned before, but I hope the doctors are monitoring REM (I think that Fitbit can be used, not sure about iWatch). As a deficiency can cause issues in anyone no matter the specific diagnosis. Seems like many You Tubers edit their contact leaving gaffes out completely or add in as a few quick joke ones as an outro. Either way overly negative comments are from 'bots or individuals who just type without proofing or re-reading. Love this channel, if I even add one small piece of decor to my home, I wonder what the discussion would be on this channel. Full disclosure, from my MAC I can see: 2 Grogu's, 1 porg, a mini sonic screwdriver and 2 Sally's (from The Nightmare Before Christmas). Not exactly what this channel recommends, but I add each piece with thought, decorum, taste (my) and affection. 😉

Posted to Channel Awesome (RE: Twilight Zone [classic] - The Passersby) You Tube 10/08/2022
This made me cry when I saw it as a child. I was an odd child (actually am still odd as an adult). I watched old black & white movies and series like Twilight Zone and Outer limits instead of morning cartoons. I have since matured to find Bugs Bunny and Wiley Coyote erudite (at least Bugs) and amusing. In this particular episode of the Twilight Zone, I agree even with that famous last casualty, this episode worked. The acting kept it surprisingly relatable. I can only imagine what the studio producers thought. Perhaps back then, they had better taste and more imagination?

Posted to Spill Sesh (RE: Try Guys)    - uploaded to You Tube on 10/11/2022
I had not heard about this. As the internet has helpfully pointed out, this skit could have been much funnier. On Twitter, Seth Rogan was immensely more humorous by simply tweeting, "What's a Try Guy". Knowing that Fulmer has a college friend on the writing staff at SNL does seem to be an odd coincidence. Rather than even thinking about yet another example of misuse of power, I will instead take away from this lazy, clumsy and (worst) unfunny skit is that SNL needs to upgrade their writing and perhaps their staff.

Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: shooting of Eric Cantu) uploaded to You Tube on 10/12/2022

Impressive list of mistakes: (1) why was a "rookie" alone on a call (2) isn't identifying oneself as a police officer something that is taught at the academy Day1 Hour1 (3) not calling for backup as this (now former) officer was already on another call (4) not running the plates/car/suspect description through department's computer before approaching the car and the obvious one (5) firing a weapon in a non-life or death situation thus endangering the passenger and any passersby. There are laws in certain (U. S.) states called "qualified immunity" which would prohibit a civil suit against the police department. As of this post, Eric Cantu is on life support. No matter whose car that was, Eric Cantu deserved better than this treatment.

Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Kanye West) uploaded to You Tube on 10/12/2022

I did not know about that "connection" between Jared Kushner and "Ye" (aka Kanye West). I admit to laughing upon learning that information, it is just such an absurd coincidence. I understand that there are mental disorders at play. I wish that social and news media would ignore him. I am not saying cancel him, just forget about him. Clicks, downloads and videos are feeding the illness and not helping the individual.

 Posted to Breakfast All Day (RE: review of Werewolf By Night) uploaded to You Tube on 10/10/2022

This was a fun movie. I laughed more during this film than a movie categorized as a comedy. The internet is not sure exactly who said this (maybe Edmund Gwenn?) but I agree, “Dying is easy, comedy is hard”. I think that the retro werewolf look was in keeping with the general theme. I sort of knew where we were going, but I had such a good trip that I did not mind. Like Alonso, I wish Marvel would do more of these self-contained, relatively short movies. While I like a good theme and extensive canon carried throughout a series or movies, sometimes keeping up does feel like heavy lifting rather than entertainment.

Posted to Micarah Tewers (RE: Making 2 Renaissances costumes in approx. one day) 10/12/2022

I also take about 18 hours to get my Renaissance costume together. That time is mostly spent trying on various combinations of thrifted items to come up with the closest Renaissance look I can manage with minimal sewing. Unfortunately the number of combinations is only slightly less than the value of pi to at least 5 digits. Fun fact pi is irrational and I am also.🙄

Posted to Philip DeFranco (RE: Headline News October 13 2022) uploaded to You Tube on 10/13/2022

Watching the older clips of Alex Jones almost made me vomit, but we have to keep showing them to counteract Jones trying to re-write history. Hard to believe that at least for a while Kazuo Takahashi and Alex Jones shared the same planet. Kazuo Takahashi died trying to save people, while Alex Jones is alive trying to make money from death.

Posted to The Behavior Panel (RE: Angela Simpson)uploaded to You Tube on 10/13/2022

I wonder if there is video and/or audio of her with family and acquaintances (of the non-prisoner variety). Scott mentions this bravado, quiet controlled tone and seemingly amenable behavior (I should have gotten the death penalty) may be "for show". A comparison of behaviors would be interesting. She is chilling in the mimicry of human behavior. I mean the "oops" was something beyond weird. Kind of if the bear that is mauling its prey stops for an instant to say, "sorry" and then continues the behavior. I am going to have to watch a quite a few puppy and kitten videos before I go to sleep tonight.

Posted to Hoeg Law (RE: Amouranth and spousal abuse) uploaded to You Tube 10/17/2022

Due to recent events, a certain well-documented defamation case and a certain influencer with a problematic ex-spouse with whom she shares 4 children, I have had it with famous people marrying badly. Obviously abuse of any long time or marital partner is both illegal and immoral, but it just would be nice if this could be settled without social and news media posts.

Posted to BreakfastAllDay (RE: Movie News) Uploaded to You Tube 10/15/2022

 What's your favorite Angela Lansbury performance? Let us know below ⬇⬇⬇

Gaslight (1944) is my favorite. She played condescending, naive and scary so well in that role as Ingrid Bergman's maid. I always thought that her performance as the long suffering yet loyal mistress/wife in Long Hot Summer (1958) was undervalued. Strictly speaking sentimentally, her singing in Beauty and The Beast (1991) will always be the role that makes me somewhat "misty".

Posted to Hoeg Law (RE: Meek raid) uploaded to You Tube 10/20/2022

I had not heard of James Gordon Meek, either as a (former) producer or writer and an FBI raid. The date on the Rolling Stone article is October 18 2022, not sure when the journalist did the interviews. However in the quote @44:20, from Mr. Meek's attorney,  Eugene Gorokhov, "Mr. Meek IS (caps are mine) unaware of what allegations anonymous sources are making...." The attorney is using the present tense of the verb to be indicating either (1) reporter misheard (2) attorney misspoke or (3) Mr.Gorokhov knows where Mr. Meek is currently residing.  As for the "raid" itself even though it was done at 5am the amount and type of vehicles used almost indicates a "show", as in "we have him" done for someone's benefit. Also interesting is only one news organization seems to have data on this with access to several people in Mr. Meek's orbit who do not mind being named in a news outlet that is well known and widely read.  To be honest, this all sounds like a Tom Cruise movie, not the first time he would be playing someone way taller than Tom Cruise (aka Jack Reacher).

Posted to Spill Sesh (RE: Influencer Joke) Uploaded to You Tube 10/20/2022

I cannot think of any credit cards that would accept such a charge without calling, texting and emailing you to verify that charge. Those kind of "yes you can charge that 6-figure item" cards are usually reserved for Elon Musk/Jeff Bezos types. I have never heard of this influencer, but I would have assumed this was a "joke". She is a good actress, but her (crying) face is not blotchy, I see no tears and her eyes do not look swollen/red. The problem is there may actually be young influencers out there crying about something real.  I think this influencer went a little too far, with the fake tears and the panic theatrics.

Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Meghan Markle and Harry Windsor) uploaded to You Tube 10/20/2022

I did not read the Variety interview. Basically Meghan always wanted to act. Not sure how that went as I never saw anything that she was in. Actors can have narcissistic tendencies in varying degrees, which in small amounts can be a career asset. Harry was trained to be a prince. Once his older brother William had children, Harry no longer had a backup job. Of course when Harry left the U.K., he left that prince position. Harry and Meghan's skill set is basically their appearance. Their current career paths are limited due to their ages, notoriety, education and talents. As of this moment, I do not see either of them being a danger or a significant benefit to society. Hopefully realizing the inevitable, they will try to grow in knowledge and experience.

Posted to Observe (RE: Lionel Dahmer father of Jeffrey, interview with Oprah Winfrey) 10/20/2022

During this interview, Lionel Dahmer speaks quite abstractly about Jeffrey Dahmer. Perhaps this is indicative of Lionel Dahmer as a less than affectionate or caring parent. In some situations that outlook might be a defense mechanism used to cope with the horror that a son had become. I agree with the conclusions regarding the Oprah interview. In this case, it appears that none of the adults in Jeffrey Dahmer's life paid very much attention to him. Jeffrey Dahmer was born in 1960. I am guessing that year probably contained quite a number of distant first time fathers and first time mothers with illnesses, yet there was not a massive influx of serial killers in that cohort. Jeffrey Dahmer needed a link to his humanity. It did not have to be a parent, just a constant in his life. No one noticed. Years later,17 young men and boys died (ironically) also not being noticed, but in this case it was by law enforcement.

Posted to Spill Sesh (RE: Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis) uploaded to You Tube 10/21/2022

Were I their consultants, I would tell Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis stay off social media except for PR on their projects. I would tell the nanny to consult a lawyer/solicitor and deposit all receipts from any convos with her employers with said professional then most importantly check her contract for any NDAs. In the future NEVER EVER have personal conversations with employers concerning their issues.  I know nannies can exist in a very difficult, delicate situation, but think about it this way; you are a legal assistant and your boss/company partner starts complaining about their wife/SO/or even their mother? Answer...you run, do not walk to the nearest exit and begin freshening up your resume (get those reference letters early on).

Posted to antphrodite (RE: 1994 Alien Aircraft sighting at Lake Michigan) You Tube 10/21/2022

VERY intriguing reading. With all the negativity on social media and political divisiveness on this planet, we are going to need more of an activist handle on that whole peace and love message thing. Probably the love message seen in the cards is more like the quote “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Lev. 19:18) than all us signing up to an online dating site. I nominate Vladimir Putin for some sort of action as he appears to not really care for his neighbors.

Posted to Spill Sesh (RE: Ned Fullmer) You Tube 10/22/2022

The internet can be so smart sometimes, it is both amazing and frightening. I was appalled at the original news, not just because he cheated on his wife, but because he put the livelihoods of friends and employees at risk. Risk may be the answer, that may be the "drug" that seems to have driven (no car pun intended) him to behave this way. I hope that he invested his Try Guys money wisely because unless that writer friend on SNL hires him, no company with a decent HR and/or Legal department would touch him with a ten-foot tesla (that joke was intended).

Posted to Pretty Pastel Side Quest (RE: Trip to Tasmania with Grace) uploaded to You Tube 10/22/2022

I love that expression  "walk of shame" when you are the last ones boarding, I think it suits that occasion more than the one in songs. I had that experience running for and breathlessly boarding a train. Whether imaginary or actual, you do feel animosity filling the breathable air.  All that changing in slightly inconvenient semi public places, reminds me of visits to RenFaires! So I can accurately report, "been there done that". That last thrifted outfit along with the boots was my fav of this episode.

Posted to Jessica Kellgren-Fozard (RE: no being perfect) uploaded to You Tube 10/22/2022

It is good to send us a reality check. It is ironically, quite a "healthy" thing to do. I have sadly watched many talented influencers on You Tube burning out due to trying to duplicate that P.L. Travers' quote used to describe Mary Poppins as being, "Practically perfect in every way.”

Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Darrel Brooks trial) uploaded to You Tube 10/23/2022

Judging by the priors of Darrell Brooks, he has basically been homeschooled in how to be a criminal. His most recent class in how to be a criminal was learning about the Sovereign Citizen defense. With the murder of 6 and the physical assault on 60+, he has "graduated". Brooks (or whatever he is calling himself) should never be allowed to leave a highly secure facility (whether penal or psychiatric) for the remainder of his life.

Posted to RedLetterMedia  (RE:Halloween Ends movie) uploaded to You Tube 10/19/2022

I had to look up the "Activia" line. I had no idea what it was. Thanks to the internet I have now learned that it was the yogurt line that Laurie Strode, I mean Jamie Lee Curtis, advertised a long time ago in our galaxy. I needed those extra neurons to get through the Marvel Cinematic Universe phase 5. Thanks guys?

Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Title IX Lawsuit) uploaded to You Tube 10/15/2022

QUESTION: Regarding transgender athletes, not sure if this amendment to Title IX would be legal or even possible but would not a definitive range of acceptable levels of bone density and muscle development of girls (cis) women (cis) athletes vs. transgender girls or women athlete solve these issues regarding womens' sports?  This range could be re-evaluated periodically. I am not going into the issue of anatomy, just athletic performance. I agree that a transgender woman who spent the first 18 or so years of her life as a male should be evaluated as to bone density and muscle development as that transgender woman could have a decided advantage (even though she may be taking estrogen supplements) over her cis female athletes counterparts. I will leave the actual anatomy issue to others to debate.

Posted to John Campea (RE: Kanye West saying Django idea stolen from him) You Tube 10/25/2022

Well, sadly there could be some truth here. However considering Kanye West's last few years of behavior and admitted mental issues his credibility is not exactly at full glass level. While Kanye West's name and projects may have some profitability, his volatility negates any potential benefits for investors, producers, agents and even business partners.

Posted to Gold Shaw Farm (RE: Water and Wild Animals) uploaded to You Tube 10/24/2022

That was an amazing assortment of wild animals seen on camera. I know they go by scent, but I have visions of some wildlife group mind (too many superhero movies on my part) issuing one directive: food...here. I have some emotions about bringing Kurt's skull back to the farm, but that is definitely a "me issue". I eat fish and poultry. I know that animals on this farm are being treated humanely, but actually accepting the circle of life is still an on-going process for me.  I thank Gold Shaw Farm for being part of that process. Keep naming those animals, they do deserve that recognition.

Posted to Gold Shaw Farm (RE: Homestead Video followup) uploaded to You Tube 1026/2022

Religion has given us ethics, civilization, rules of law, amazing stories and some impressive poetry. It has also been distorted and weaponized by some.  I enjoy hearing opinions different from my own. This channel has altered the way I feel towards the inevitability of certain aspects of farming. Love the content on this channel. Keep it mixed with night footage, panoramic videos and animal behavior along with the less warm and fuzzy insertions of reality. Beside keeping this channel entertaining for more viewers, detractors will have to also comb through the entire canon for their clips!  😉

Posted to antphrodite (RE: Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott) uploaded to You Tube 10/26/2022

Very good reading, as now I feel a little sorry for Kylie Jenner. I get it rich and famous can be depressed too, however they do have better medical insurance so....

Interestingly enough Travis Scott recently (reported less than one week ago as of this post) settled those lawsuits regarding the AstroWorld tragedy where people were trampled, resulting in deaths and injuries from the melee. Apologies if this link is behind a paywall  --  https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-63335820   I am guessing the problem with this mystery woman occurring now is just a coincidence? Maybe, we need another antphrodite reading?

Posted to Philip DeFranco (RE: Daily News - Woman feeding homeless) You Tube 1026/2022

Arresting someone who wishes to help some homeless people eat some food should not be the primary directive of local police. It is a waste of tax dollars (which would obviously be better spent elsewhere). Why cannot they direct her to a suitable location, if the park is off-limits? Homelessness represents a wide group problems ranging from simply not being able to afford housing to people in desperate need of medical and social services. It would be a long process to address problems on a one by one basis, probably expensive too. However it would not take a mathematician or a statistician to come to the conclusion that both factors, that population and that cost, will rise exponentially in the years to come.

Posted to Philip DeFranco (RE: Daily News) uploaded to You Tube 10/27/2022

I am with Philip DeFranco, I am worn out by crazy. The lady who says she is a very famous prophet or a deity (depending on your views) just wants clicks, money, fame. Taylor Swift is an artist who writes about her life, I am sure she never intended harm. Her song is still art with or without one word. Elon Musk is well, the sink says it all, the richest performance artist in the world. I am not on Twitter but hope that "he who shall not be named" stays off, selfishly for the sake of my BP.

Posted to Good Lawgic (RE: w/V-Radio and news) uploaded to You Tube 10/28/2022

Nuance, thoughtful decisions, intelligent debate and openness to new situations appear to be in rare supply these days. As for the U. S. government, those qualities probably reside in the endangered species category. I do not agree with everything said on this video, but I will listen and will think about what was said. As for You Tube, I believe that when all is said and done, money is the answer. As in, will advertisers balk at posting commercials on You Tube or will viewership/clicks be lost thus losing ad venue for You Tube. Scorched earth policy will stop the invader, but what will be left for the inhabitants? 

Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Arrest for woman feeding homeless) Uploaded to You Tube 10/28/2022

Rather waste resources by watching her, arresting her, doing all the paperwork, finally releasing her. What about an alternative?

Allow her to continue as long as there is no litter or violence issues. Position qualified volunteer professionals to eat with and to converse with these people seeing what services could help them. Doing this might make it easier to contact and to assist these population. Homelessness will not spontaneously disappear, why not use this lady, instead of abusing her.

Posted to Architectural Digest (RE: 5 Haunted Locations) uploaded to You Tube 10/19/2022

This was fascinating. I never noticed that The Overlook Hotel from "The Shining" (aka Timberline Lodge) architecturally reflected the general shape of the mountainous landscape behind the hotel. My favorite was the "after" version of the house in Beetlejuice. The revised structure made no sense, was funny, derivative, pretentious, scary, and odd which perfectly symbolized that entities (living and dead) who resided inside.

posted to Rachel Maksy [RE; leaf dress] uploaded to you tube 10/28/2022

That is one beautiful dress. May I make one suggestion? I will imagine acquiescence. Dye the undergarments a wood-type color painted with bark/stem markings. I agree, you cannot go wrong adding more autumnal leaves (just ask my front yard) to the skirt. Enjoy your at home respite. Halloween (and autumn) pass far too quickly. One needs to be immersed in the colors, temperatures and all the excessive treats that you can absorb. My hypothesis is that on Halloween, candy is health food.

Posted to Spill Sesh (RE: Mr. Beast - market riot) uploaded to You Tube 10/30/2022

There must have been a mass of traffic on social media. Doesn't take a descendant of Sherlock Holmes to be able to deduce that a rumor or posts like this can cause chaos. As for various humans going crazy, well since 2016 U.S. election along with COVID/quarantine our species has been well, less than WELL. 😉 It does sound like management lost perspective on this incident. Not to blame Mr. Beast, but he and his team should always remember "with great power comes great responsibility."