I caused a minor diplomatic incident between the development organisations of the Netherlands and Germany in a small African country.

I was working for the Dutch organisation as an intern. There was a little get together of the organisations at a local bar. When introductions were made I used a WW2 term to describe our boss. I said ‘this is our ubersturmbahnfuhrer’.

This was not the right thing to say, as the leader of the German team was an ex-east German and staunch antifascist with little sense for my perceived ‘humor’. He felt personally insulted by being compared thusly and I had to shamefully go down to their offices and profusely apologize.

I think Dubai should be high on the list. A valid city without history that only attracts people because of being expensive.

It’s thriving die to slave labor and violent racism.

Anna Karenina. There’s no better pshychological character study of upper class Russian culture (but at the same time, about people in general).

The dumbness in on purpose

Not the right thread, Fred.

At the end of the money, I often have some month left.

I dislike flat water, I love carbonated water with a drop of lemon juice.

Some parents are just not worth the title.

Eek! The cat

Wild at Heart

Jack Torrance from the shining

Percy Wetmore from the green mile

Warden Samuel Norton from Shawshank Redemption

Without their context they have little power.

I don’t buy clothing with any kind of text on it. What most designer put on clothes is either so bland or just advertising.

Wist i do agree the particular stereotype is a bit scathing, I think it is withheld discussing bodily insecurities.

I do think it’s more diverse in women as the don’t focus on this one aspect, in disregard for about everything, which is often the male problem.

Posturing and peacocking is however important. I think that a lot is body related with indieners paddling makeup, fillers and stuff like that.

Aside from that there’s not a simple set of items that define ‘the successful woman’ like expensive watches, fast cars ed. are for men.

But for most (and both sexes) the appearance of a successful relationship, a beautiful home, holidays and activities in line with their life philosophy seem prevalent in social media.

The appearance being the operative word, as it’s often more important than reality.

And Putin and Bibi, basically all power hungry war mongering old fucks

Olijf (Dutch)

I alternate. I have my own curated list of subscriptions, which is mostly serious reading, so I’ll spend some time perusing that.

And then I move to All and enjoy the randomness, sometimes adding communities to my subscriptions, sometimes banning subs or content creators if they annoy me.

As a way to oppress women? They might give it a go.

Conman needs marks

You friend didn’t tell you about what was said?

Pj Harvey, Nick Cave and Portishead come to mind