Too Stupid for Words category archive
The Sauce of Discontent 0
Surprisingly, this did not involve Florida Man.
The Cavalcade of Stupid 0
Daniel Ruth thinks that “the country has gone completely, absolutely full-bore bonkers.”
Methinks he may be onto something.
They Must Be High on Something . . . 0
. . . but, whatever it is, it won’t be Coke.
The ban passed during a Board of Commissioners meeting on May 17 with a 3-2 vote as a direct response to Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey’s comments calling the voting law “unacceptable” and “a step backwards.”
More news of the petty racist stupidity at the link.
Vaccine Nation 0
At The Sacramento Bee, Catherine Flores-Martin is disturbed at the amount of anti-vaxx hooey being propagated on “social” media. Here’s a snippet; follow the link for the rest.
These individuals are not credible health experts or medical professionals. In truth, they are irresponsible “influencers” peddling disreputable medical advice that lacks evidence and scientific basis. By spreading disinformation that plays on people’s fears, they’ve created lucrative networks and channels of promotion from which to sell books, solicit donations and generate advertising revenue.
One more time, “social” media isn’t.
Cancelled 0
Driftglass has been kicked off Twitter.
Remember, “social” media isn’t.
Aside:
I am a long-time listener to his podcast.
Fly the Fiendly Skies 0
Be prepared for an unexpected layover.