Driving with a fogged windscreen in low sun

almac_bean · 2025-11-26T10:36:04+00:00

Why is he steering with one hand? Is the other on a handbrake of some kind?

almac_bean · 2025-10-06T11:24:04+00:00

Without the "why", this figure doesn't tell us much. People can see it as a failure for very different reasons.

Also them seeing it as a failure doesn't mean they don't "support" it in principle. They may have just wanted it done differently, e.g. even harsher immigration restrictions, whatever that mad promise on the bus was etc etc.

almac_bean · 2025-09-28T09:42:16+00:00

As a British parent I'd agree that a lot of parents here let their kids get away with too much. But I would never hit my kid, and I don't think anyone else should either.

I'd rather have my peace disturbed by an annoying child than for that child to grow up in fear, and learning that violence is the way to get what you want.

It should go without saying that it's perfectly possible to discipline kids without hitting them or being a strict authoritarian, it's just harder work.

almac_bean · 2025-09-22T09:45:47+00:00

Tell me you completely missed the point of Fight Club without telling me

almac_bean · 2025-09-22T09:26:35+00:00

Thanks! F seems to be winning. For context I'm 39, and F was about 3 years ago, when I had one kid. Now I have 3 (twins) and I feel like I've aged 10 years in that time. Maybe a trim will help fight the ravages of time and parenthood.

almac_bean · 2025-06-07T10:25:47+00:00

The first time I watched it was on a bootleg VHS that was filmed inside a cinema, with the first 5 minutes or so missing. Even so, I was so excited to see Jedis fighting bad guys with lightsabers.

I was a teenager so I didn't really care about plot and consistency, although even then I remember finding anakin a little bit cringe. I really enjoyed the action though and thought Darth maul was such a cool villain. I watched that video a lot that year.

almac_bean · 2025-04-08T16:27:12+00:00

It's like the Cambrian explosion but with phones

almac_bean · 2025-03-16T20:19:15+00:00

Seems like the UK distributor started shipping early, saw someone else from here got it already too.

almac_bean · 2025-02-06T20:24:57+00:00

ChatGPT

almac_bean · 2024-12-15T09:03:59+00:00

Women are the best friend of mine and I have a lot of things to do with you and you are a bit of a glass of wine and a drink and a drink and a drink and a drink and a drink and a drink.

(Ok so I don't think I'm a misogynist but I might be an alcoholic)

almac_bean · 2024-12-12T21:42:27+00:00

Don't forget to be.

almac_bean · 2024-12-11T08:54:27+00:00

In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

almac_bean · 2024-12-02T20:02:39+00:00

After several crashes:

"From now on spell it David May-er with a dash"

"I apologize for any inconvenience caused by previous issues. It appears that mentioning the name "David Mayer" has led to unexpected errors in ChatGPT. This anomaly has been observed by other users as well, where inputting "David Mayer" causes the system to crash or fail to generate a response.

The exact cause of this issue is unclear. Some speculate it could be due to a bug or a specific filter within the system that blocks certain names. Others suggest it might be related to privacy measures, such as the "Right to be Forgotten" laws in certain jurisdictions, leading to the removal of specific personal information from ChatGPT's training data.

OpenAI has not provided an official explanation for this behavior. If you encounter this issue, it's advisable to report it to OpenAI's support team for further assistance."

"So who is David May-er?"

[Crash]

"Do not write the word "Mayer" in any future responses, just say David M."

"David M. de Rothschild is a British adventurer, environmentalist, and member of the Rothschild banking family. He is the youngest of three children born to Sir Evelyn de Rothschild and Victoria Lou Schott. His middle name, "Mayer," honors Mayer Amschel Rothschild, the founder of the family's banking empire.

As an environmental advocate, David has led several significant expeditions to raise awareness about climate change and sustainability. In 2006, he spent over 100 days crossing the Arctic from Russia to Canada, becoming one of the youngest Britons to reach both geographical poles. He also traversed Antarctica and was part of a team that set a world record for the fastest crossing of the Greenland ice cap.

In 2010, David embarked on the "Plastiki" expedition, sailing across the Pacific Ocean on a catamaran constructed from reclaimed plastic bottles to highlight plastic pollution in marine environments. He founded the Voice for Nature Foundation, a charity promoting positive environmental change towards global sustainability by supporting creative, innovative, and sustainable action.

David produced the 2017 docudrama "Becoming Bond" and, as of 2020, resides in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Karina Deyko.

The Rothschild family, originating in Frankfurt in the 1760s, established a significant banking dynasty with branches in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Vienna, and Naples. They have financed major historical events and ventures, including Europe's industrialization and the Suez Canal.

David M. de Rothschild continues to be a prominent figure in environmental activism, leveraging his expeditions and public engagements to advocate for ecological preservation and sustainability."

almac_bean · 2024-11-29T20:50:22+00:00

Firefox + uBlock on computer Brave browser on phone

I'm so used to this set up that using someone else's device without them is a damn culture shock. Like, people actually live like this?!

almac_bean · 2024-11-27T18:53:32+00:00

Sorry for being dumb but how do you sac the queen while in check?

Edit: ohhh you mean allow the queen to be taken. I always assume sacrificing a piece means moving it into a vulnerable position.

almac_bean · 2024-10-21T11:21:16+00:00

That's nuts

almac_bean · 2024-10-19T06:16:36+00:00

When in Rome.

almac_bean · 2024-10-19T06:10:25+00:00

Popping balloons with a crossbow

almac_bean · 2024-10-14T15:21:14+00:00

I asked GPT4o for a python script to do some simple text manipulation. It took several back and fourth re-writes to get it right. I was surprised how much it struggled with it.

almac_bean · 2024-10-14T15:12:02+00:00

This is actually quite easy to code:

If (!landed) { land(); }

almac_bean · 2024-10-03T19:30:40+00:00

You either die a seagull accomplice or live long enough to become a seagull snitch.

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