I had my first exposure to ChatRoulette tonight. Exposure is an appropriate word. In the span of 10 minutes, I saw three penises. Penii. More than one penis.
This website is an exhibitionist's dream come true. Random people tuning in to your own personal television station. Where you show porn of you.
Other than people exposing themselves, ChatRoulette is mostly made up of bored teenagers. It's like the ultimate Hot or Not for masochists; with people instantly deciding whether or not they want to talk to you based solely on your looks, you can actually watch yourself get rejected on screen.
The moral of the story: Get to the gym, fatass.
2/27/10
2/25/10
Post 4. Animal Logic
Facebook is wonderful for judging the company you keep. A friend of a friend had this to say about the tragedy at SeaWorld yesterday:
"Seriously though, the whale probably just came to it's senses and realized it was in captivity being forced to do tricks!"
While I can believe that a killer whale has some sense of being imprisoned versus its instinct to migrate, I find it hard to swallow that Tilikum felt like he was being used. It's not as if the whale suddenly came to the realization that he is only a source of amusement for humans and therefore sought his revenge.
Something that most people don't realize about animals: they don't have complex emotions. They don't feel used or betrayed; they don't seek revenge; they don't feel guilt or remorse. If a dog pees on the rug and then goes and hides, it's because it's conditioned to know that you're going to punish it, not because he feels bad about what he's done, but can't bring himself to come clean.
Animals only feel the most basic emotions: hunger, thirst, exhaustion, horny. This is why they are far superior to us as people and will someday rule this planet with an iron fist.
"Seriously though, the whale probably just came to it's senses and realized it was in captivity being forced to do tricks!"
While I can believe that a killer whale has some sense of being imprisoned versus its instinct to migrate, I find it hard to swallow that Tilikum felt like he was being used. It's not as if the whale suddenly came to the realization that he is only a source of amusement for humans and therefore sought his revenge.
Something that most people don't realize about animals: they don't have complex emotions. They don't feel used or betrayed; they don't seek revenge; they don't feel guilt or remorse. If a dog pees on the rug and then goes and hides, it's because it's conditioned to know that you're going to punish it, not because he feels bad about what he's done, but can't bring himself to come clean.
Animals only feel the most basic emotions: hunger, thirst, exhaustion, horny. This is why they are far superior to us as people and will someday rule this planet with an iron fist.
2/23/10
Post 3. Parenting Math
More on parents...
While at the zoo on Sunday, I overheard a mom punish her daughter, who was apparently misbehaving.
"That's 5 Barbies now!"
Since her tone didn't seem to indicate that a giant reward of new toys, I took it to mean that she was going to have 5 of her no doubt beloved Barbie dolls taken away from her as soon as they got home (provided mom makes good on her threat).
I was left to wonder, "Is this an intimidating punishment?" If a child already has 5 of a toy, one has to assume there are many others to keep them occupied should those 5 be taken in what is no doubt a egregious act of betrayal on mom's part.
Had this been my sister when we were kids, she would now be down to (-4) Barbies and would have spent the next 7 years trying to get her Barbie inventory out of the red.
While at the zoo on Sunday, I overheard a mom punish her daughter, who was apparently misbehaving.
"That's 5 Barbies now!"
Since her tone didn't seem to indicate that a giant reward of new toys, I took it to mean that she was going to have 5 of her no doubt beloved Barbie dolls taken away from her as soon as they got home (provided mom makes good on her threat).
I was left to wonder, "Is this an intimidating punishment?" If a child already has 5 of a toy, one has to assume there are many others to keep them occupied should those 5 be taken in what is no doubt a egregious act of betrayal on mom's part.
Had this been my sister when we were kids, she would now be down to (-4) Barbies and would have spent the next 7 years trying to get her Barbie inventory out of the red.
Post 2. Parents Embracing Technology
My Dad just texted me:
"I know you're enjoying the company of a lady friend, anything serious?"
I think he means my girlfriend. Or a courtesan I've hired. Hard to tell.
Yes, I have been courting [Jane Smith] for some time now. I reckon I may ask her to accompany me to the Ice Cream Social next month.
It's weird to get texts from parents and see them on Facebook. There was an understood boundary a few years ago - young people played with computers, their parents didn't understand how they work. It's the natural order of things. But now, technology has become so user-friendly, you can't keep anyone out. It's like being a fan of Nirvana in 1991 and then your mom asking you, "what's this "lights out" song I keep hearing? It reminds me of Blue Cheer".
Whatever that is.
I bet this is how 13 year olds feel about me being on Twitter.
"I know you're enjoying the company of a lady friend, anything serious?"
I think he means my girlfriend. Or a courtesan I've hired. Hard to tell.
Yes, I have been courting [Jane Smith] for some time now. I reckon I may ask her to accompany me to the Ice Cream Social next month.
It's weird to get texts from parents and see them on Facebook. There was an understood boundary a few years ago - young people played with computers, their parents didn't understand how they work. It's the natural order of things. But now, technology has become so user-friendly, you can't keep anyone out. It's like being a fan of Nirvana in 1991 and then your mom asking you, "what's this "lights out" song I keep hearing? It reminds me of Blue Cheer".
Whatever that is.
I bet this is how 13 year olds feel about me being on Twitter.
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