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Post by willow on Jun 27, 2023 10:37:13 GMT -6
I am by no means an expert in this area but what I understand is that the largest source that we use in the US is in TX and OK and has about 40% of the world's supply of helium. There is a pause or hold on distribution from that pipeline because it was supposed to be sold off to private entities a few years ago, but finally the federal government is stepping in to hold on that. It would be really bad for it to be sold off because the helium supply is currently projected to last about 100-200 more years but if sold off, who knows how it would be used or for what and if it would accelerate the rate at which our helium supply is depleted. The other main sources of helium are in the middle east and Russia, so for political reasons, those supply sources are much more difficult for the US to access and is not as reliable of a source. Interesting Balloons are very in right now around here so I just assumed it was fixed. I’m not a big balloon person though It's been a shortage since like 2006 I think but recent years developments with that pipeline and then the stuff w/ Russia etc, it is particularly bad right now.
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Post by angelashly on Jun 27, 2023 11:12:39 GMT -6
Ryan seacrest is replacing pat on wheel of fortune
Why
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Post by hugsfordrugs on Jun 27, 2023 11:13:43 GMT -6
I didn't come into the blinds thread today thinking I'd learn so much about helium and the helium shortage. Well done folks!
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Post by Carmichael on Jun 27, 2023 11:14:49 GMT -6
Reddit is mad at Kim for her wastefulness at Psalms party because of all the balloons and the helium shortage, which I’ll be honest I didn’t know that was still a thing http://instagram.com/p/CsCIuFlP1OC Unless I am missing something, most of those balloons wouldn’t even have helium in them, although I can’t tell what’s going on in that blow up thing behind the ball pit. The balloon garlands and figures are done with just air. That is a ton of balloons though.
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Post by elle on Jun 27, 2023 11:39:02 GMT -6
Helium isn't just for balloons though, hospitals use it (MRIs, emphysema treatment, etc), nuclear reactors need it, and so on. The (over)use at a birthday party* is not a good look imho, especially when there are ways to make balloon arches and other decorations without having floating balloons.
*also Disney parks and other places like that need to pull it way the fuck back
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Post by icedcoffee on Jun 27, 2023 11:40:21 GMT -6
The waste aspect of all their parties with balloons is huge on its own without the helium issue (yes I know lots of things on a large scale are wasteful in different ways)
They've been getting shit forever for it and just don't give a fuck 🤣 I think thats part of why I continue to be like oh wow when they keep doing it.
Like they've either got to the point they just truly don't give a fuck what people think or say anymore or they just truly don't believe it's wasteful. Either way I'm surprised they keep showing pics of it publicly, she could have easily posted different pictures and kept the rest private and never had any negative commentary
But to talk to myself full circle I guess they subscribe to the "no press is bad press" publicity so who really knows
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Post by jaygee on Jun 27, 2023 11:52:14 GMT -6
That Lego looking firefighter made out of balloons is a nightmare. It looks like hot dogs.
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Post by robotsvswrestlers on Jun 27, 2023 12:06:17 GMT -6
Helium isn't just for balloons though, hospitals use it (MRIs, emphysema treatment, etc), nuclear reactors need it, and so on. The (over)use at a birthday party* is not a good look imho, especially when there are ways to make balloon arches and other decorations without having floating balloons. *also Disney parks and other places like that need to pull it way the fuck back I work in a laboratory and we have actively worked to find alternatives/changes procedures due to the increase in cost of helium. So partially shortage related but also $$$$ related.
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Post by robotsvswrestlers on Jun 27, 2023 12:07:50 GMT -6
I also used the helium shortage excuse to stop my kids from asking for free balloons at the grocery. I care about the environment but also really hated those balloons.
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Post by gingy on Jun 27, 2023 12:15:05 GMT -6
I didn't come into the blinds thread today thinking I'd learn so much about helium and the helium shortage. Well done folks! You never know what you'll learn in the blinds thread!
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Post by angelashly on Jun 27, 2023 12:17:15 GMT -6
The waste aspect of all their parties with balloons is huge on its own without the helium issue (yes I know lots of things on a large scale are wasteful in different ways) They've been getting shit forever for it and just don't give a fuck 🤣 I think thats part of why I continue to be like oh wow when they keep doing it. Like they've either got to the point they just truly don't give a fuck what people think or say anymore or they just truly don't believe it's wasteful. Either way I'm surprised they keep showing pics of it publicly, she could have easily posted different pictures and kept the rest private and never had any negative commentary But to talk to myself full circle I guess they subscribe to the "no press is bad press" publicity so who really knows When the majority of Hollywood is excessive and have over the top parties I would be meh too when people say stuff. But I get the environment part of it all
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Post by icedcoffee on Jun 27, 2023 12:27:31 GMT -6
The waste aspect of all their parties with balloons is huge on its own without the helium issue (yes I know lots of things on a large scale are wasteful in different ways) They've been getting shit forever for it and just don't give a fuck 🤣 I think thats part of why I continue to be like oh wow when they keep doing it. Like they've either got to the point they just truly don't give a fuck what people think or say anymore or they just truly don't believe it's wasteful. Either way I'm surprised they keep showing pics of it publicly, she could have easily posted different pictures and kept the rest private and never had any negative commentary But to talk to myself full circle I guess they subscribe to the "no press is bad press" publicity so who really knows When the majority of Hollywood is excessive and have over the top parties I would be meh too when people say stuff. But I get the environment part of it all It's not even the OTT parties for me. Like I actually enjoy seeing their Christmas parties being so huge/so many people and stuff. I think that's a cool tradition. So parties themselves don't bother me I just don't understand the balloon obsession... Those wart balloons at the baby shower make me shudder still if I picture it 🤣
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Post by lucylou on Jun 27, 2023 12:51:53 GMT -6
Reddit is mad at Kim for her wastefulness at Psalms party because of all the balloons and the helium shortage, which I’ll be honest I didn’t know that was still a thing http://instagram.com/p/CsCIuFlP1OC Unless I am missing something, most of those balloons wouldn’t even have helium in them, although I can’t tell what’s going on in that blow up thing behind the ball pit. The balloon garlands and figures are done with just air. That is a ton of balloons though. This was my thought too. The balloon firefighter looks more in line with balloon animal style. We need Cher ‘s H to weigh in on that 🤣
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Post by angelashly on Jun 27, 2023 13:00:52 GMT -6
When the majority of Hollywood is excessive and have over the top parties I would be meh too when people say stuff. But I get the environment part of it all It's not even the OTT parties for me. Like I actually enjoy seeing their Christmas parties being so huge/so many people and stuff. I think that's a cool tradition. So parties themselves don't bother me I just don't understand the balloon obsession... Those wart balloons at the baby shower make me shudder still if I picture it 🤣 I honestly think as much as I agree with you if it wasn’t balloons they would be called out for something. I remember a party of Kylies where people talked about food waste or something and we’ll as we’ve talked about I’m an over food planner so everyone goes home with food
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Post by angelashly on Jun 27, 2023 13:02:10 GMT -6
I do think balloons are over done. I just had an old coworker get married at a destination and threw a wish you were there reception with so many balloons it’s just not my thing
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Post by Yogurt on Jun 27, 2023 14:11:23 GMT -6
I thought balloons were now universally frowned upon due to the environmental issues, like asking for a straw. That could just be the California talking though.
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Post by angelashly on Jun 27, 2023 14:28:05 GMT -6
I thought balloons were now universally frowned upon due to the environmental issues, like asking for a straw. That could just be the California talking though. They brought up her taking environmental issues too
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Post by normadix on Jun 27, 2023 15:25:14 GMT -6
The waste aspect of all their parties with balloons is huge on its own without the helium issue (yes I know lots of things on a large scale are wasteful in different ways) They've been getting shit forever for it and just don't give a fuck 🤣 I think thats part of why I continue to be like oh wow when they keep doing it. Like they've either got to the point they just truly don't give a fuck what people think or say anymore or they just truly don't believe it's wasteful. Either way I'm surprised they keep showing pics of it publicly, she could have easily posted different pictures and kept the rest private and never had any negative commentary But to talk to myself full circle I guess they subscribe to the "no press is bad press" publicity so who really knows When the majority of Hollywood is excessive and have over the top parties I would be meh too when people say stuff. But I get the environment part of it all It’s part of their brand to be excessive and flaunting their wealth, which I think worked in their favor for years. People liked to live vicariously through it all. Shit is hard now and I think it rubs people the wrong way and people are kind of over it. In my opinion, if they want to stay relevant they need to start working some new angles. Idk just speaking for me.
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Post by tatorhead328 on Jun 27, 2023 15:55:36 GMT -6
When the majority of Hollywood is excessive and have over the top parties I would be meh too when people say stuff. But I get the environment part of it all It’s part of their brand to be excessive and flaunting their wealth, which I think worked in their favor for years. People liked to live vicariously through it all. Shit is hard now and I think it rubs people the wrong way and people are kind of over it. In my opinion, if they want to stay relevant they need to start working some new angles. Idk just speaking for me. Relevant because I just saw a tiktok where people were laughing about how Kylie seems to be trying to pull a "I'm relatable, just like you!" style of branding on TikTok and it... does not work. ETA: The person commenting on it was basically saying that the trend is not excessive wealth like it used to be. The vibes of eat the rich are strong these days and influencers like the Kardashians are falling out of style a bit.
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Post by icedcoffee on Jun 27, 2023 15:56:43 GMT -6
When the majority of Hollywood is excessive and have over the top parties I would be meh too when people say stuff. But I get the environment part of it all It’s part of their brand to be excessive and flaunting their wealth, which I think worked in their favor for years. People liked to live vicariously through it all. Shit is hard now and I think it rubs people the wrong way and people are kind of over it. In my opinion, if they want to stay relevant they need to start working some new angles. Idk just speaking for me. I think some of it is the new generation too. They don't seem to be impressed by much of that type of stuff and gravitate towards different kinds of AW-ness
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Post by icedcoffee on Jun 27, 2023 15:57:28 GMT -6
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Post by Jesslfar on Jun 27, 2023 16:48:00 GMT -6
I’m pretty tired of the brown balloon fad. It all looks like a bunch of boils to me. I’m not seeing helium in the pics. Environmentally this is not great, but also a meh. Do people not know what types of balloons have helium?
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Post by Cher on Jun 27, 2023 17:32:28 GMT -6
There’s no helium in those balloons though…?
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Post by Cher on Jun 27, 2023 17:32:56 GMT -6
June 6, 2023
The mogul is actually the person financing the documentary from the disgraced director. There is no way this can be spun into anything good without completely lying and omitting the actual truth.
David Geffen/Bryan Singer
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Post by Cher on Jun 27, 2023 17:33:22 GMT -6
June 6, 2023
The next time the former late night actor takes on the initialized organization, he should remind them of the tens of thousands of pets they have euthanized, including one belonging to a 9 year old girl. They had to pay $50K to the family for that one.
Pete Davidson/PETA
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Post by Cher on Jun 27, 2023 17:33:57 GMT -6
June 7, 2023
The middle of the week streaming actor can say what he wants but every day brings more allegations of bad behavior on his part. He thought everything would go away which is why he stayed silent until now.
Percy Hynes White/Wednesday
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Post by Cher on Jun 27, 2023 17:34:21 GMT -6
June 7, 2023
So, there is nothing going on with this married lawyer and the Housewife? Tell me why the Housewife couldn't open her own checking account and that the lawyer had to open one for her in a different state from which she lives. Is he adding funds to it? What is she doing for those funds? Pretty interesting he stayed such bff with her even though he says he hasn't seen her ex in nearly 15 years. How did they keep the friendship going?
Jim Wilkes/Erika Jayne Girardi/RHOBH
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Post by Cher on Jun 27, 2023 17:34:40 GMT -6
June 7, 2023
The disgraced former A+ list director, fearful of criminal charges, has been living in a foreign nation for years. That particular country is known for a set of laws which specifically prohibit extradition, which is why he picked it
Bryan Singer/Israel
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Post by Cher on Jun 27, 2023 17:35:00 GMT -6
June 7, 2023
The ginger haired one as much admitted today that he decided to sue over the maybe hacked phone (but has no evidence, unlike the people who were hacked and show cell phone logs) that happened well over a decade ago because the alliterate one wanted him to.
Prince Harry/Meghan Markle
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Post by Cher on Jun 27, 2023 17:35:23 GMT -6
June 7, 2023
This A list golfer doesn't have to worry about drug tests with his current overlords, but he will when the merger happens.
Bryson DeChambeau/LIV/PGA
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