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Thought of the day

I'm watching more shows on streaming services that have commercials. Most of the time I mute the volume to limit their impact on my mind.  There's this one commercial I find interesting. They're announcing a new candy, and everyone goes crazy, they're afraid they both can't get enough of the new kind and that they won't be able to find the old kind. People jump out windows, put their heads into the wall, and generally go bananas. It's like reading social media. That's how people over react on social media. I mean it's OK to express yourself, and all, but it turns out most people's takes on things isn't that helpful or positive or insightful at times. In olden times people just wouldn't say anything. Now it seems they're mostly strongly expressed over reactions. Like the commercial.  One interesting commercial out of hundreds and hundreds that are just trying to impress their product and name on your consciousness. I really find commer...

Commercials and "free" streaming

Cut the cord but probably watched more TV online without commercials. I hate commercials, except they do give you time to go to the bathroom, and hunt for snacks. Well, cost cutting measures by the person I was leeching off, no Netflix, no Amazon Prime. Down to Disney Plus and I've already seen Mandalorian and I can't get into WandaVision. Star Wars Rebels isn't bingeable to me, but I'm slowly chipping away at the cannon. Someone mentioned My Boys on Twitter, and I remembered I loved that how. I love the ensemble romcom. I've spent time in Chicago. I like sports. But it's on Crackle and I get commercials. Ugh. Now I know the Trulicity guy . Yikes. I'm worried the meat commercials are going to challenge my veganism. I'm getting squeezed in more than entertainment, food is scarce. But if you believe in truth in advertising, the soughdough king only has one patty unlike the ad that has 2, and is 2 for $6 in NYC, not $5. Another problem is that Crackle unf...