The Constitution was written on standard parchment, not on some support from special techniques only known to ancient culture, so what’s your fucking point?

It’s more than obvious that you respect the Arts and Sciences, culture, etc.; but yes, the atmosphere is getting thick with all of the ‘hot air’. The restoration of the Sistine Chapel was surely a worthwhile endeavor. But an old pair of slippers that were supposed to be silver in the first place.......

Have you been to Banks’ wikipedia page?

Yes, it does, but in this case there seem to be multiple witnesses (including her friend) backing up his story. So far it sounds like he wasn’t the problem in this situation. First time for everything!

Speaking as someone who is actually taking a course in museum costume collection management right now....I’m not sure what the exact amount “should” be, but I’m not surprised it’s that high.

You know “exactly” how conservation works?

Where did you study? Where have you done conservation?
When undertaking a project like this, what would your first steps be?
Do you really think - that even with your intentionally absurd $5k/hr rate - that this project will only take one person a week?

Tell me anything off the…

I know exactly how restoring and conservation works.

I actually work in a conservation lab. This estimate jives with what my lab and others put out.

Most conservators require a college degree and at least one masters degree. They usually are paid $35-40K a year.
Totally unreasonable, right, for 2-5 years of specialized training?

The process you described for fixing these things...is akin to saying “I’m not paying for an architect, when I have a perfectly good set of…

It’s not though. This is pretty standard for conservation projects. It’s not simply a matter of hot gluing sequins on and calling it a day. It will require a lot of research and analysis. Finding the appropriate materials, ensuring that the shoes are not further damaged, ensuring that whatever restoration technique is…

If the idea is to do it exactly to spec, that involves researching the materials used and the construction, sourcing or re-creating said materials, preserving as much of the original shoe as possible, and (here’s the clincher) hiring the people to dedicate their time to doing so and make it look like it wasn’t a…

This def says something about the power of adrenaline. You know she was feeling the performance more than the pain.

Exactly! Look at this table!

That’s the tackiest piece of furniture ever? Have you not seen Trump’s apartment?

You know, I’m gonna say something I think we all need to remember. It’s good to have an adversary, and better to have a worthy one.

The votes would likely just be tossed out. People assume if your state allow write in candidates (not all of them do! mine does not), that the state will count the votes for every “candidate” that’s written in. This is not true. Only 8 states will count write-in votes for candidates who haven’t registered…

Although I’d respect her far more if she cast a vote for Hills, I’ll take 2 principled Navarros over 1 unprincipled and immature Stein voter any day of the week.

Girl, it’s not a Grammy, you can’t just dedicate it to your momma.

Honestly, I cannot understand the batshit mental acrobatics and internalized misogyny that would enable any woman to defend Trump’s comments.