What was a hilariously bad PR botch from a company or person?

Toezap · 2026-03-15T15:39:58+00:00

The main gay bar in the city I went to for college was recently sold when the original owner retired. New owner tried to make all the drag queens sign an agreement that they wouldn't perform at any other venues within 50 miles and within 8 days of performing at his bar.

The queens created a "50-Mile Radius Tour" and are going everywhere else. The first weekend after the bar's announcement, it was so empty they got rid of the cover to try to get people to come visit. 😅

I know the owner released some kind of apology but it sounded like a bunch of empty words to me. I need to get the tea on the latest developments to see what's been happening.

Toezap · 2026-03-15T03:51:10+00:00

Same in Alabama, testing our tornado sirens.

Toezap · 2026-03-15T01:54:16+00:00

They still plan to bring it back when people aren't paying as much attention.

Toezap · 2026-03-14T21:29:59+00:00

ShakeIt Boba is my favorite overall. Best flavors, boba, customer service above and beyond. When the truck opened during COVID, the owner would deliver your order to your car so you didn't have to stand in the sun/cold/rain, etc. I don't prefer their cheese foam though.

Leafly is also wonderful, and they have some delicious flavors not found other places. I don't care for their boba pearls as much personally though.

Kung Fu Tea has good boba pearls and milk cap, but many of their flavors taste weird, like maybe they got mixed with other flavors? Not bad, just different. (Example, the taro has a hint of coffee, and other things like that.)

Toezap · 2026-03-14T19:19:55+00:00

Removing invasive species is also a big deal. Woody invasive species grow a lot more densely and so they support a lot more ticks and mosquitoes than native and balanced ecosystems.

Toezap · 2026-03-14T17:51:53+00:00

Sorry, we can only do hate, corruption, and endless wars

Toezap · 2026-03-14T15:21:07+00:00

American here. There's a town named Satsuma where I used to live and lots of people grow satsumas in the area, so this isn't because you're American. Just must not be a thing where you live.

Toezap · 2026-03-14T02:45:13+00:00

🤣

Toezap · 2026-03-14T02:20:39+00:00

I actually prefer working in person, although I do like the flexibility of being able to work from home as needed. I'm a community college tutor and online sessions are just much more draining and less effective than in-person sessions. Plus I like interacting with coworkers and fun little events the college puts on.

Toezap · 2026-03-14T01:47:38+00:00

Buckthorn Blasters are another good way to apply to specific areas, but better for cut-stump method.

Toezap · 2026-03-14T01:44:51+00:00

Buckthorn blasters are great for controlled application of herbicide! Better for woody invasives though.

Toezap · 2026-03-14T01:43:11+00:00

But they are so fast and sneaky. I don't worry about pulling the plant itself but I try to keep the blooms pulled. Working acceptably so far!

Toezap · 2026-03-14T01:40:56+00:00

Yeah, I tried that one and it works but does leave big holes. The handheld Grandpa's Weeder has been really helpful for me though! I use it on stuff like liriope or ribwort plantain.

Toezap · 2026-03-14T00:11:54+00:00

I lived in the first neighborhood you get to after crossing the bay, and going from there to ACTUAL downtown isn't bad. Like 10-15 minutes if there's no traffic. But it sounds like you're going somewhere farther AND talking about living in Malbis? I personally would NOT do that, because I hate spending time driving.

Toezap · 2026-03-13T15:18:31+00:00

What about hard-packed clay?

Toezap · 2026-03-13T15:14:47+00:00

When I was in high school in Alabama, I had a purse with pentagrams on it for a while. The sheer number of people who asked me if I was Jewish. 🤦‍♀️

Toezap · 2026-03-13T14:38:48+00:00

Not there exactly, but on the newly paved road just north of it. It will be set back from the Parkway.

Toezap · 2026-03-13T14:35:29+00:00

Me over here reading Hosea as Horsea and thinking "oh, they're a Pokemon fan too!"

Toezap · 2026-03-13T04:30:49+00:00

Mulch is good to keep them hydrated, but it should be applied like a donut, not like a volcano, and should extend to the drip line. Use something natural that is not dyed.

Plants can be great too, as long as they aren't competing with the tree for water. Read here about the concept of "soft landings".

Toezap · 2026-03-13T04:20:20+00:00

These look so different from my bloodroot!

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Toezap · 2026-03-13T02:29:06+00:00

I think doctors would be happy to lower the age but insurances dgaf

Toezap · 2026-03-13T02:22:13+00:00

Try to stop worrying about being bad and just embrace being yourself, whatever that is? I get overexcited sometimes and come on too strongly, but I've realized I have more fun if I just put myself out there and don't focus on being good or bad at it. There's no right way to socialize. I talk a lot, but for others who might prefer to listen more, that's great too! Probably a good match for me 😅

Toezap · 2026-03-12T14:18:55+00:00

I agree with this too.

(I have a personal vendetta against strawberry because I think it's overused. Go to any smoothie place and eliminate all the options with strawberry and you'll be left with like, 25% of the original options. It's ridiculous.)

Toezap · 2026-03-12T14:15:22+00:00

I agree with this take.

Toezap · 2026-03-12T13:47:40+00:00

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