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Post by Cher on Dec 6, 2023 19:11:57 GMT -6
normadix was right that Taylor and Travis dated long before the first game!
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Post by Cher on Dec 6, 2023 19:13:03 GMT -6
February 16, 2017
Need to go back in the day for this one. Not too far back. The last few years of last century. You know at the beginning of Social Network when everyone is sitting around in college dorm rooms coming up with Facebook and the whole thing is kind of murky about who did what. Well, this is kind of like that, but not as murky. He probably didn't need to do it. He refers to a writer/director. He had some talent. Has some talent. The thing is though, he probably won't get a chance to do what he wants to do with that talent. For almost a decade we have been hearing about his new projects and he is working on some things and it is going to blow people away and he is working with some exciting people and everyone just needs to stay tuned.
You know what all that sounds like? Every one hit wonder and every person who has ever finished in the top 10 of American Idol when some intrepid reporter in their home town newspaper treks down to the basement of their parent's house to find out what they are doing now.
Everything started off fine. He did a couple of good things. He met another guy at school and they started talking about a project they should do when they got out of school. It turns out the other guy had a script. A really good script. Amazing actually. The guy let the subject of our blind read it and see if he had any notes for the script he could make over the Christmas holiday. The guy went back to to visit his family out of the country. Four days later he was killed in a car wreck.
Our writer/director could have given it to the family when everything was sent home. He didn't. In fact, he even went so far as to erase every bit of the script from the desktop of the other guy. The family never knew. Still doesn't as far as I know.
Our writer/director shopped the script around. He knew it was good. He made a whole lot of demands, but he got them because the script was so good. He thought he was on top of the world. It took a little while but the world grew to love the movie. The problem for our writer/director is that he was supposed to be this hugely talented writer/director but at least as far as the writing thing goes, he really was just average. On the hard drive of the dead person's desktop there had been another script. Not as polished. It had never really been edited. It was literally a 300 page script. It was all he had though. People were clamoring for something so he turned it into the studio and they said cut it down. He cut and he cut but the thing was still 220 pages, maybe a little more. His problem was he didn't know what to cut because he had no feel for the script. It didn't come from him. Oh, he was taking full credit for it. The studio was to blame to. They threw money at him and got what they deserved. A massive bomb. A huge bust. If left in the hands of the original writer, it probably could have been something special. It has its moments. The problem is our guy didn't know how to write the moments. Hollywood was basically done with him at that point. Fast forward a few years and he gets out of movie jail. I mean, he did do that thing (which he didn't really do) so maybe there is still untapped genius. Nope. His writing still sucked which no one could understand because of you the first thing he did and even the second thing had good writing in the first draft. It was the revisions that sucked.
So, our guy made a blah movie that faded when the writing went from adaptation to original. He does have some directing talent. His problem is that his ego has him convinced he can replicate the first success if only given the chance. So, far he has struck out. Miss after miss. Nothing ever gets beyond an option. His writing is not good. IF he decided to just focus on directing, he could make a few bucks, but he won't. He is still trying to chase that one hit wonder but if the one hit is not yours to begin with, then what are you really chasing?
Richard Kelly/Donnie Darko/Southland Tales
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Post by newspapers on Dec 6, 2023 21:05:17 GMT -6
People have nicknamed her Ozemprah and I am all for it for her. To finally be free of your lifelong bugaboo must feel amazing at her age. OMG, good for her AND also LOLing at "Ozemprah".
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Post by newspapers on Dec 6, 2023 21:07:40 GMT -6
People have nicknamed her Ozemprah and I am all for it for her. To finally be free of your lifelong bugaboo must feel amazing at her age. I truly love how amazing she looks (and must feel) but isn't she claiming she didn't "take the easy way out" of losing weight? (I'm putting that in quotes because as someone who had WLS - which some consider the "easy way," I find the whole sentiment gross) Either way ... whether she used Ozempic or anything else, she's a mega celebrity with literally every possible weight loss assistance at her disposal. I hate seeing anyone shamed for how they lose weight. WLS surgery is in no way "easier" than Ozempic. You have to stay the course on both for long term results, and one is major surgery.
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Post by Cher on Dec 6, 2023 22:39:55 GMT -6
November 16, 2023
Speaking of the ginger haired one, he had been assured he was going to be nominated for a Grammy.
Prince Harry/Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording/Spare
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Post by normadix on Dec 6, 2023 22:49:13 GMT -6
normadix was right that Taylor and Travis dated long before the first game! Hah I told MH tonight that I was right! Truly that would have been kinda unhinged if they weren’t already together by that point.
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Post by Cher on Dec 7, 2023 6:24:29 GMT -6
normadix was right that Taylor and Travis dated long before the first game! Hah I told MH tonight that I was right! Truly that would have been kinda unhinged if they weren’t already together by that point. I totally believed your theory since you shared it with the class.
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Post by fb on Dec 7, 2023 6:41:44 GMT -6
I truly love how amazing she looks (and must feel) but isn't she claiming she didn't "take the easy way out" of losing weight? (I'm putting that in quotes because as someone who had WLS - which some consider the "easy way," I find the whole sentiment gross) Either way ... whether she used Ozempic or anything else, she's a mega celebrity with literally every possible weight loss assistance at her disposal. I hate seeing anyone shamed for how they lose weight. WLS surgery is in no way "easier" than Ozempic. You have to stay the course on both for long term results, and one is major surgery. I just think, like, it’s all hard. Why do we have to put down how anyone loses weight (within reason). And if there is an easy way I WANT TO KNOW IT!
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Post by Sweetjane on Dec 7, 2023 7:58:41 GMT -6
WLS surgery is in no way "easier" than Ozempic. You have to stay the course on both for long term results, and one is major surgery. I just think, like, it’s all hard. Why do we have to put down how anyone loses weight (within reason). And if there is an easy way I WANT TO KNOW IT! "No, not like that!!" Has become the American way to belittle others. It's really unfortunate how people hate on others for every little thing.
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Post by Sweetjane on Dec 7, 2023 8:00:44 GMT -6
Cher have you seen cameo's TikTok? They have a montage of Santos and he is unhinged🤩 he even mentions his Botox.
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Post by newspapers on Dec 7, 2023 9:17:15 GMT -6
WLS surgery is in no way "easier" than Ozempic. You have to stay the course on both for long term results, and one is major surgery. I just think, like, it’s all hard. Why do we have to put down how anyone loses weight (within reason). And if there is an easy way I WANT TO KNOW IT! 100%. I am reasonably confident this class of weight loss drugs will be in pill form in ten years, so why handwring? Whatever helps.
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Post by Cher on Dec 7, 2023 10:02:08 GMT -6
Cher have you seen cameo's TikTok? They have a montage of Santos and he is unhinged🤩 he even mentions his Botox. Of course I have! He’s undercharging at $350 bc these videos are worth so much more.
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Post by downwarddog on Dec 7, 2023 10:03:46 GMT -6
Cher have you seen cameo's TikTok? They have a montage of Santos and he is unhinged🤩 he even mentions his Botox. Of course I have! He’s undercharging at $350 bc these videos are worth so much more. Oh is he up to $350? lol He started at $75, then jumped to $200.
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Post by STP on Dec 7, 2023 10:31:50 GMT -6
I just think, like, it’s all hard. Why do we have to put down how anyone loses weight (within reason). And if there is an easy way I WANT TO KNOW IT! 100%. I am reasonably confident this class of weight loss drugs will be in pill form in ten years, so why handwring? Whatever helps. Well. Because it's fairly medically controversial given the severe gastro side effects we're seeing crop up and the fact that the cohort groups aren't even past the usual timelines for long term consequences and results yet. So while I am firmly in KOKO and not judging anyone for their choices on this, I fully understand the concerns that aren't rooted in fat shaming. eta And I'm chubby. Make no mistake. If you think I haven't thought about asking for it, you'd be wrong. But dismissing the concerns as handwringing...IDK about that. Everyone make the choices they feel are best, but don't dismiss an entire side of the conversation. eta 2 this is a sensitive topic and I've now edited my words several times bc I just know I will offend someone without meaning to. Be open to the full discourse, is all.
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Post by Cher on Dec 7, 2023 10:57:16 GMT -6
Of course I have! He’s undercharging at $350 bc these videos are worth so much more. Oh is he up to $350? lol He started at $75, then jumped to $200. Omg. I gotta get in there! He’s like a Chanel bag.
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Post by angelashly on Dec 7, 2023 11:13:59 GMT -6
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Post by fb on Dec 7, 2023 11:28:09 GMT -6
100%. I am reasonably confident this class of weight loss drugs will be in pill form in ten years, so why handwring? Whatever helps. Well. Because it's fairly medically controversial given the severe gastro side effects we're seeing crop up and the fact that the cohort groups aren't even past the usual timelines for long term consequences and results yet. So while I am firmly in KOKO and not judging anyone for their choices on this, I fully understand the concerns that aren't rooted in fat shaming. eta And I'm chubby. Make no mistake. If you think I haven't thought about asking for it, you'd be wrong. But dismissing the concerns as handwringing...IDK about that. Everyone make the choices they feel are best, but don't dismiss an entire side of the conversation. eta 2 this is a sensitive topic and I've now edited my words several times bc I just know I will offend someone without meaning to. Be open to the full discourse, is all. I get what you're saying and the side you're speaking of is definitely important AND relevant. But - generally speaking - the "handwringing" we're seeing isn't from medically educated folks. It's fat shaming and bringing others (mostly women) down. I do appreciate you bringing this up, because it's totally valid. Just sucks that there truly is no "easy way" and that we have to even think of our bodies negatively, basically ever.
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Post by Sweetjane on Dec 7, 2023 11:38:31 GMT -6
I just think, like, it’s all hard. Why do we have to put down how anyone loses weight (within reason). And if there is an easy way I WANT TO KNOW IT! 100%. I am reasonably confident this class of weight loss drugs will be in pill form in ten years, so why handwring? Whatever helps. Who else here is old enough to remember Phen-Fen? I don't think we will see a rush to pill form.
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Post by newspapers on Dec 7, 2023 11:39:35 GMT -6
100%. I am reasonably confident this class of weight loss drugs will be in pill form in ten years, so why handwring? Whatever helps. Well. Because it's fairly medically controversial given the severe gastro side effects we're seeing crop up and the fact that the cohort groups aren't even past the usual timelines for long term consequences and results yet. So while I am firmly in KOKO and not judging anyone for their choices on this, I fully understand the concerns that aren't rooted in fat shaming. eta And I'm chubby. Make no mistake. If you think I haven't thought about asking for it, you'd be wrong. But dismissing the concerns as handwringing...IDK about that. Everyone make the choices they feel are best, but don't dismiss an entire side of the conversation. eta 2 this is a sensitive topic and I've now edited my words several times bc I just know I will offend someone without meaning to. Be open to the full discourse, is all. I'm talking about handwringing by people saying there is an easy way vs. hard way to lose weight. There is no easy way. If the side effects are bad enough, they will discontinue these drugs the way they did with fen fen.
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Post by newspapers on Dec 7, 2023 11:40:01 GMT -6
100%. I am reasonably confident this class of weight loss drugs will be in pill form in ten years, so why handwring? Whatever helps. Who else here is old enough to remember Phen-Fen? I don't think we will see a rush to pill form. I just mentioned this! beat me to it.
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Post by fb on Dec 7, 2023 11:41:43 GMT -6
Also FTR Ozemprah did walk her comments back (whether cause of $ or not, I don't care) so I shall give her credit there.
I hope she is living her best life.
I have a friend who was prescribed Mounjaro to help her lose weight prior to WLS and she's been so successful - I firmly believe it will help ease her into post-WLS life.
My Mom is on Rebelsus for her T2 diabetes and, while she is experiencing several not great side-effects, she's also experiencing weight loss and a decrease in her sugars.
I truly wish life-altering (for the better) and life-saving medications were more widely available and less taboo. It's hard when all you know about them is from the media or via various social discourses.
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Post by fb on Dec 7, 2023 11:42:20 GMT -6
OK more celeb gossip I digress.
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Post by melohdy on Dec 7, 2023 11:48:52 GMT -6
IDK how to post a picture from my laptop, but J-Lo wore a metal breastplate thing to the Women in Hollywood event last night and I hate it so much. I mean, wear what you feel good in, but no thanks for me.
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Post by beesquared on Dec 7, 2023 11:59:06 GMT -6
I'm not sure who I am more jealous of, Joshua or Lupita.
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Post by flojo on Dec 7, 2023 12:08:47 GMT -6
angelashly did you see TJ Holmes insta post of him and Amy with the Bible verse? I have so much German embarrassment for them.
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Post by Lord Disick on Dec 7, 2023 12:13:05 GMT -6
I'm not sure who I am more jealous of, Joshua or Lupita. They're both so hot
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Post by angelashly on Dec 7, 2023 12:14:26 GMT -6
angelashly did you see TJ Holmes insta post of him and Amy with the Bible verse? I have so much German embarrassment for them. No off to look I call one more year before they crash and burn and will burn hard
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Post by downwarddog on Dec 7, 2023 12:15:41 GMT -6
angelashly did you see TJ Holmes insta post of him and Amy with the Bible verse? I have so much German embarrassment for them. No off to look I call one more year before they crash and burn and will burn hard Agreed. I'm in for the long game with this one.
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Post by Cher on Dec 7, 2023 12:31:27 GMT -6
100%. I am reasonably confident this class of weight loss drugs will be in pill form in ten years, so why handwring? Whatever helps. Who else here is old enough to remember Phen-Fen? I don't think we will see a rush to pill form. There is a pill form. And I believe other pharm companies have been testing theirs.
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Post by Cher on Dec 7, 2023 12:32:11 GMT -6
November 17, 2023
This permanent A list singer/actress said she would never perform live again but she is in discussions to do a one night only special which would be released as a movie.
Barbra Streisand
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