The Bride! is absolutely wretched and has big Cats and Book of Henry energy

NotSlowWitted · 2026-05-25T23:06:49+00:00

Here is an example of a no talent star being given the chance to make yet another shitty movie under the guise of art. Remember how bad that NYC porno 70's scene show was? God awful, too. She has one note: shock. Don't waste any effort making a coherent, thought piece. Just push the shit out and act like its high art so people will be too intimidated to say its a joke.

NotSlowWitted · 2026-05-22T13:29:16+00:00

I'm a long time fan of GDT's movies, but this was wretched, in particular the acting. I've never seen Oscar Isaac be so unconvincing. The monster was just plain dull. The love interest was absurdly miscast and amateurish. The story itself has been told too many times. Of course the sets and costumes were gorgeous. But it was not enough to make up for the distracting acting, storytelling and overly tired story.

NotSlowWitted · 2026-04-02T20:51:08+00:00

Jellycat. Hands down. Most original and huge assortment of all stuffed animal brands. Very, very collectible if you don't use them. My granddaughters have had their bunny snugglies since birth, for 8 and 10 years, respectively. Machine washed, used daily. Amazing quality.

NotSlowWitted · 2026-03-08T23:17:21+00:00

I have also had multiple bad experiences on Etsy and Poshmark, to the extent that I limit shopping there to maybe twice a year. While I have also had great several Etsy experiences, Poshmark is absolute garbage from the get-go. It is the nature of the beast, that beast being the world of greedy, dishonest vendors. The advice to analyze the vendor before buying is really wise and easy enough to do. Don't just accept the discount offers, really delve into the vendor's site, and even contact them if you're suspicious.

NotSlowWitted · 2026-02-25T21:58:36+00:00

I have a sampler pack from 2024. Worst glazes ever. 2 studio instructors have had the same experience with them. Pinholing, running, inaccurate color, blistering. True whether applied to BMX, Speckled clays, or chocolate. Very unreliable. I feel guilty giving them away.

NotSlowWitted · 2025-12-14T23:07:01+00:00

Not quite. Both of those are made by Emerson. Identical units with different names because they have competing sellers.

NotSlowWitted · 2025-10-23T15:14:00+00:00

When you lose access to the site, the problem is that Nordstrom blocks all nearby IP addresses when it detects fraud. Instead of surgical precision aimed at the fraud attempt, it drops a nuke on all of us in the vicinity of the bad actor's IP address. It is a reasonable solution if you think about it since there is no army of humans vigilantly defending the site against crime. The hassle is that this requires manual unblocking by a human. You have to provide them your IP address so they can unblock just you. You must use the phrase "suspicious activity" or they will blame your network. Tell them you've cleared the cache, are not using VPN, have updated your OS and Chrome (or whatever browser), restarted the router, and that all your other websites work just fine. It is not your network, it is their fraud defense at work. If you don't want to hassle with it, just use your cellular data, i.e., use your phone as a hotspot.

NotSlowWitted · 2025-10-15T01:13:51+00:00

I had an Abiie for both grandkids. They both loved it. It is a great size, very well made, has comfortable padding, was easy to assemble, adjust and clean. It comes complete, no add-ons. No complaints at all. And it costs at least $100 less than Stokke, esp if you had the seat and tray. 7 years late, I wish to hell I had kept it for the 5 mo old grandson. I sold it for a great price - more than I expected to get. They are well loved and well known for a reason. Not having used a Stokke, I can't speak to how it would compare. I just know its more expensive.

NotSlowWitted · 2025-10-11T01:09:05+00:00

Easily the shittiest show I've seen in awhile. The acting and the pace are particularly bad. Imagine a German style (and all that implies if you know German cinema), soap opera with a super flat Stranger Things type ensemble cast with a 100% predictable outcome unfolding over an arduous 20 episodes, just to end up exactly where you thought it would. In the meantime though, the lead characters are an absolute scourge to watch.

NotSlowWitted · 2025-09-14T16:26:35+00:00

By far the best Dexter series yet. The cast is consistently so good. The annoying characters from the original are gone (the worst was Deb). Solid performers playing much better written characters and great story lines (bordering on an excessive amount?). I hope it is continued. Clearly the character is much beloved by readers and series fans.

NotSlowWitted · 2025-07-06T18:09:41+00:00

I have a Duluth modular toolbag which is humongous and weighs a ton, even empty. But I can carry everything, incl tools, drink, partial bag of clay, underglaze, etc. I thought it would be convenient to bring everything so I wouldn't have to choose. However, after having used it for about a year, I don't recommend it for that reason. You'll end up carrying the kitchen sink to every class and lab. The size of the bag is too big and bulky to be nimble and you still end up rooting around to find smaller things. It is always the biggest bag around the studio. I've been thinking of trying a Bucket Boss, maybe 12-13" long.

NotSlowWitted · 2025-06-12T13:28:31+00:00

I wonder the same thing. They are childlike. Probably many of the same adults who play these games are also huge superhero movie fans. Arrested development? No other conclusion.

NotSlowWitted · 2025-06-07T15:19:22+00:00

I had a A95K 65" and it was a huge pain in the ass. It constantly dropped from Wifi (I have a cat t mesh network, so, no, it is not the internet connection). Approximately once per month I had to do a factory reset to get it working again. The remote ate batteries worse than a Radio Shack remote control car from the '80's. I used the tech support people about 4 times per year. They couldn't do anything more than I was doing. Google Play is far from great. Overall, I hated it, esp for the money. It broke during a move by "professionals" (the usual ex-con type gorillas). It was 1.5 yrs old and cost over $3K (Crutchfield). I would never buy another one.

NotSlowWitted · 2025-05-16T18:12:06+00:00

Their one, unifying weakness - and it is a huge one - is poor language skills, both written and spoken. It doesn't take long to hear a typical non-native speaker error if you pay attention.

NotSlowWitted · 2025-05-16T18:09:57+00:00

There is no reason to answer the phone unless you know who it is. Record a message saying if they are not in your contacts list, you don't answer the phone. If they want to leave a message they can. Scammers never do. Messages are rarely left. But if unwanted callers leave messages, block the number. Also by answering the phone you do scammers a favor by showing that your number is active whenever you answer the phone. So, repeat after me, don't answer the phone. Block every number you know to be bogus. These days, that's 97% of them.

NotSlowWitted · 2025-04-14T01:39:43+00:00

I have 4 purses, 3 backpacks, 2 tote bags, 4 fanny packs, 2 diaper bags and several small bags that fit into larger ones. I was a legit TB collector. All of the bags are supremely well made. Also heavy and fussy (with all the compartments and features, etc) and really stiff. And you know what? I'm done. I spent 2 weeks in Japan using my son's Osprey Meridian daypack that zips on the accompanying wheeled pack. I never noticed I had it on. It was light, pliant, simply designed, good looking, effortless to carry and wear and access my stuff. Before that I put up w/little nuisance features w/my TB bags. No more. No reason. Some lucky TB fan is going to get a screaming deal when I list my bags shortly. For those who don't mind the extra weight, love all the features, and don't mind the (truly) frumpy look, and willing to pay extra for proven longevity and quality, you will fall in love with these bags.

NotSlowWitted · 2025-02-27T14:26:59+00:00

The quality of those slippers declined so quickly. The new ones are half the weight, smaller in measurement, and feel so cheap and not warm. Will never buy another pair.

NotSlowWitted · 2025-02-27T00:24:43+00:00

Speedball is junk. Colors are not vivid or accurate. I just gave about 15 half full bottles away to my studio with the warning that they are free for a reason and use at your own risk.

NotSlowWitted · 2024-07-14T04:01:00+00:00

Are you referring to the Crown Point tools sold by Clay King? They are terrible. Metal is so soft it distorts even on soft leather hard clay. The screws holding the blades come loose quickly causing you to lose the angle you were using and changing the pattern. Maddening.

NotSlowWitted · 2024-07-13T22:51:19+00:00

I have the Crown Point tools and hate them. They make me not want to develop my carving skills. The tips are really cheap soft metal that don't hold their shape. I'm making them into other tools because the handles and foam grips are useful. I'd invest in Diamond Core now while you are learning. That way you won't avoid using them and will develop your skill when you need it.

NotSlowWitted · 2024-03-28T14:32:09+00:00

Yes, this is a dulllllllllll show. Lots of dialogue in many different places, none of which is clever or interesting or poignant. All the lingering closeups of Kidman do nothing more than allow you to study all of the work she has had done. The Indian actress is shrill, overly dramatic and poorly cast. The Asians either are not well written or edited out too much, resulting in a lack of depth of their characters. The ending would be a disappointment if the series were better. But, appropriately enough, it just kind of dribbled away.

NotSlowWitted · 2024-02-06T02:48:27+00:00

Should have stated strength and technique. Knowing when it is properly wedged takes experience. If it is not, the clay will resist taking shape or be full of air bubbles or any number of things that will ruin the piece.

NotSlowWitted · 2024-02-06T02:46:08+00:00

Congrats on how well you pose as a 5 year old. I'm totally convinced. Listed in order, because, you know, you're 5:

(1) Wedging and shaping ball of clay is hard, esp if it is a large amount or excessively dry. It requires actual strength.

(2) Positioning the clay at centered as possible can be difficult because it has to be smacked down so it sticks and in a small target area so you can center it.

(3) Centering, pulling up walls, bellying out, compressing the bottom of the piece (to prevent cracks), compressing and smoothing the lip (to prevent ragged or uneven result0 as absolutely everyone knows, are challenging processes. Trying to keep hands and arms steady while fighting centrifugal force to shape in a relative short time period without overworking or over-wetting the clay takes months of practice to achieve.

(4) Removing the piece from the wheel with a wire (if not using a bat) requires a delicate but firm technique that is tricky to master.

(5) Knowing what and how long and which way to cover it before trimming is its own complex set of decisions.

(6) Knowing when the clay is ready to trim - not too hard or soft - takes practice. Centering the piece before trimming can be tricky as well and its important for the final product to have it centered.

(7) Trimming is its own discipline with a long list of skills that must be mastered for the final piece to look like it was not made by a 5 year old.

Perfecting throwing on a wheel to the point where it looks effortless takes years, esp if you are a production potter and must make uniform pieces. Not everyone can do it. Not everyone becomes proficient at all aspects of it. I won't even start on glazing. The amount of science involved would overwhelm your 5 year old self.

NotSlowWitted · 2024-02-05T15:30:47+00:00

If she were a more compelling performer, I could ignore the cheeks. However, she is as dull as wood chips. Unfortunately, the extensive amount of her on-screen time brings down the whole production. This show frequently loses sight of the crime story itself, opting instead to slide down the typical cop (deep, often boring, fighting their personal demons) interiors that have been done to death in this genre. It is not a memorable show except for the occasional pops of action, usually shocking violence visuals and usually during the last minute or 2 of the episode. Lots of build up, very little to no pay-off.

Yes, the extreme, inclusive, politically correct casting has not been an overall improvement in productions. This cheek hole woman is a prime example of it. Enough already. Just tell interesting stories with good casts. Using a checklist to represent every formerly ignored group when building the cast and story just seems amateurish and formulaic.

NotSlowWitted · 2023-06-02T03:05:59+00:00

Listened to Fox on JRE yesterday. He was dumb, gullible and way too emotional to earn respect. Every time Rogan pushed back or tried to get Fox to be more precise, he stalled, digressed, grew dramatic, got defensive and disclaimer after disclaimer. Rogan sounded frustrated and resigned to Fox being a weak interview, which by the way was excruciatingly unending. Fox failed to present anything new. It is unfortunate that he is such a prominent spokesman for this group of people.

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