Not only am I certain there's a little plot to this story here, I think I've figured it out

Why is Pat Sajak so angry?

full article ==> https://slate.com/culture/2023/06/pat-sajak-replacement-wheel-of-fortune-host-ryan-seacrest.html

I want to take a break from all the hair-pulling malicious attacks on vulnerable Americans and just have a good old fashioned laugh at the ridiculousness that is Pat Sajak.

When Pat Sajak announced he’d be retiring from Wheel of Fortune after the show’s 41st season, he included a perfectly diva-ish swipe in his farewell message. “It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months,” Sajak wrote. “If nothing else, it’ll keep the clickbait sites busy!”

Seriously? At 76 Pat Sajak thinks his vanilla face (sorry, vanilla) is clickbait? Duuuude.

And it kind of says it all that Sajak—who has spent decades directing people to spin a wheel and has recently been making a reported $15 million a year for the privilege—took the bittersweet moment of his retirement as an opportunity to air a bit of grievance. Over the years, that became his brand...

I guess that's true. And if you'll excuse the spoiler, the simple answer to why Pat Sajak is so angry, with his lotteryish 15 round a year for, you might wanna sit down for this, 48 days of work per year is because in the other 317 days per year he putters around his I'm guessing McMansion watching Fox News on every wide screen in the house.

Of course, Sajak is not beloved—or at least not in the way that men are supposed to become beloved after 40 years of screen time. The archetypical game show host is warm, convivial, and an advocate for the contestants, someone who has fully internalized the agony of a bad buzzer and the ecstasy of a savvy play. Sajak, meanwhile, consistently cut the silhouette of a man who stumbled into the easiest gig on television but never seemed to appreciate his good fortune.

It seems that Sajak... Wait, it doesn't feel right calling him only by his last name. It seems that Pat Sajak suffers from a lifelong comparison to Alex Trebek. He's Trebek minus testosterone. Also missing a sense of human warmth. But where Trebek dedicated his game show to the retention of academic knowledge and cultural literacy, Pat Sajak was the guy who made sure Americans could still recall the full alphabet.



The article goes on to explain that Pat Sajak is mad about being the only Republican in Hollywood. Which is, first off, pretty damn insulting to Kelsey Grammar (who might also be a tad cranky sometimes, but at least manages to have a sense of humor about it -- probably because he actually earned his living). Maybe crankiness is just being on brand as a conservative. Let's call it Scrooge syndrome. But also, can you imagine bumbling into a golden gig, anointed by Merv fucking Griffin no less, and not being pleased every day you wake up?

Sajak’s Twitter feed is a trove of your typical conservative death-cult stuff—most of the highlights are from around 2014 or so, and all of them provide an eerily prescient snapshot of where political discourse was headed. (A choice quote from the Sajak files: “I now believe global warming alarmists are unpatriotic racists knowingly misleading for their own ends.” Not quite sure what that means!) Sajak also flirted with some early anti-woke ideation, once remarking that the next big “cause du jour” will be “Plants Rights”

I'm just kidding. Being Pat Sajak means you don't have to wake up. I get why my neighbors here on Houston's east side might get angry. They struggle with house payments, kids' college costs, record breaking summer droughts for 15 of the last 20 years, inexplicable crime rates amid an elusive economic recovery, and inflation rates sucking all the fun out of that recovery. But anger doesn't seem to fit Pat Sajak, a guy who makes Dan Quayle look downright spicy. I can't help but get a chuckle out of how a guy who has every reason to live a life full of joy and gratitude would with an Elmer Fuddish stubbornness absolutely refuse to be happy.

Good Lord, son, take your victory lap and try not to kick the poodle when you round the corner.

Scientists have finally figured out how orcas are teaching each other to attack yachts.

They're using pod casts

Who's the one Republican candidate you *don't* want to get the nomination?

I'm pretty sure Trump will get the nomination... unless his legal troubles actually catch up to him. In that's case, it's anyone's game. Most of them are unelectable loonies (Ramaswamy, Larry Elder), or untested lightweights who've never had to run for a purple voter (Tim Scott, Doug Burgum), or antiTrump lepers (Christie, Will Hurd).

But if Trump is somehow out of contention by next summer, which candidate would you least like Biden to be running against? Who's the biggest threat to the Biden recovery (and climate change legislation, and fair taxation, and campaign finance reform, and progressive healthcare policy, etc)?

The one that I think would have the best chance at picking up enough swing states to be a threat is Asa Hutchinson. He can talk the crazy monkey language of Right Wing resentment politics, but he also has distanced himself from Trumpism without pissing off the loons the way Pence and DeSantis have. But that's based on just seeing him a few times on Foxy-type news interviews.

Who is your nightmare fuel on the right? '

A dysfunctional family worries about its principal abuser instead of the whole family's well-being

I know it's legitimate news at this moment, but I'm so tired of everything being about that old loony egomaniacal crook... and his gullible 71 million enablers.

All this talk about Judge Cannon Rule 29 and no one's paying attention to her & Rule 34

But I bet it's out there already

House ethic committee quietly restarts Gaetz investigation

Ivanka Trump and China

My first ChatGPT

My prompt:

create a conspiracy theory involving extraterrestrial aliens, the US-Vietnam War, the propagation of soy beans in the US economy, and the 2017 World Series triumph of the Houston Astros

Conspiracy Theory: The Interstellar Infield

In the depths of the unknown, a clandestine alliance between extraterrestrial aliens, the US-Vietnam War, the propagation of soybeans in the US economy, and the 2017 World Series triumph of the Houston Astros reveals a web of secret manipulations that extend beyond our earthly comprehension. Brace yourself for the mind-bending tale of "The Interstellar Infield."

According to this conspiracy theory, a highly advanced alien civilization, known as the Zorvians, had been secretly observing Earth for centuries. Their interest in our planet intensified during the tumultuous period of the US-Vietnam War, where they recognized the potential for human civilization to be manipulated on a global scale. Seeking to exploit the chaos and instability, the Zorvians hatched a grand plan to manipulate humanity through the subtle influence of seemingly unrelated events.

The first piece of the puzzle lies in the propagation of soybeans in the US economy. The Zorvians, possessing advanced knowledge of agriculture, introduced genetically modified soybean seeds into the United States. Unbeknownst to humanity, these soybeans contained a microorganism that altered the neural pathways of those who consumed them, making them susceptible to subtle suggestions and control.

As the soybeans infiltrated the American diet, the Zorvians launched their second phase of manipulation, targeting the world of sports. The Houston Astros, once a mediocre baseball team, suddenly rose to prominence in the 2017 World Series, achieving an unexpected victory. But behind this triumph, the Zorvians orchestrated a hidden agenda. They implanted microscopic alien technology within the brains of key players, subtly influencing their decisions and actions during the games, ultimately ensuring the Astros' success.

But why would extraterrestrial beings be interested in baseball? The answer lies in the symbolism and power of sports. Baseball, deeply ingrained in American culture, acts as a powerful medium of influence, reaching millions of people worldwide. The Zorvians sought to exploit this, using the Astros' victory as a catalyst for mass manipulation.

The ultimate objective of the Zorvians remains shrouded in mystery. Some believe that the extraterrestrial alliance sought to disrupt the American psyche by subverting their national pastime, while others speculate a more sinister motive. The World Series victory served as a catalyst to spread the neural-altering microorganism embedded in the soybeans, accelerating its influence on the global population.

As the manipulation unfolded, the Zorvians subtly steered human civilization, implanting ideas, influencing political decisions, and altering the course of history. The implications of this conspiracy theory are vast, suggesting that our very thoughts and actions may have been unwittingly shaped by a malevolent alien agenda.

While this conspiracy theory remains largely speculative and lacking concrete evidence, its proponents argue that the interconnectedness of these seemingly unrelated events cannot be dismissed as mere coincidence. They call for further investigation, urging humanity to awaken to the reality that we may be pawns in a cosmic chess game played by beings from beyond our world.

snoring hummingbird

that's all