Choco Taco Shocko
In news this week, the McRib of frozen treats, the Choco Taco, has been discontinued by the Klondike company. I didn’t realize this was a real thing. I just thought “Choco Taco” was slang for an STD. …and yes, if…
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Boomers
I’m so tired of hearing Baby Boomers call everyone “snowflakes.” I’m especially tired of hearing them shit on Gen-Z and Millennials. When they bitch about that generation, I like to remind them, those are their kids. It’s not their fault…
Oh you don’t want to go there
I love how Americans think everywhere else in the world is so much more dangerous. We went to Italy and everyone was saying you better be careful because they’ll pick your pockets there. It’s pretty bad. Or France, they warned…
Generational Bias
Last week would have been my Grandpa’s 118th birthday had he not passed away in 1997. He managed to have a long and interesting life. He was born in 1904. He’s was the last of the generation that actually admitted…
Back to the office
Just like his cars, Tesla CEO believes his employees should spend more time in the shop.
My Grandma
My grandma was born in 1906. So she was old school. She came from that era when having fun did kill you. Name any activity and my grandma could tell you a story of someone who was horribly maimed or…
Pineapple Expresses
As I was putting away the rest of my groceries, I stopped and pondered that lone pineapple sitting on my counter. That’s when it occurred to me how little we appreciate or understand how much work, resources, and logistics went…
You will, but did you?
I’m not afraid to admit that I’m technically competent. It actually bugs the shit out of me when people humblebrag about not knowing how to use technology. Or worse, when people think it’s only younger generations that can figure things…
TED Talking
Remember when TEDTalks were a thing? You know, back when they were given by people like scientists and and humanitarians? These days giving a TEDTalk has all the gravitas as calling yourself an associate. TEDTalks used to only take place…
Google Ad Words
I just received an email from Google promoting an event where they’re featuring a panel of industry visionaries and experts to talk about Ad Words. They’re all from well known brands. I get why Google does stuff like this. Big…