It’s a source of... wonder? I guess? That sounds too pure. Think like a grungy, bitter, sordid wonder. Maybe I’ll think of the word when I’ve had more coffee. Anyway. Any time that book comes up in discussion, without fail, people will say “What about that scene” and there’s just no questioning which scene is being…

I haven’t read that one but I’ve read enough of his other stuff when I was young and stupid to know that yes, I do not need to google that.

OMFG THE CRINGE FACTOR OF THAT STORY

Yeah, co-signed. I don’t know about boning a vampire, but I would absolutely get down with Beckinsale.

It’s okay. Skepticism in the face of absurdity is a healthy reaction. ;p

Not only can I confirm that it’s true, but the mascot for Evergreen State College is “Speedy the Geoduck.” Yeah. With a costume and everything.

Bright green has the benefit of having been christened as the best color for visibility purposes. So I guess there’s that.

I mean... it’s hard to fault them for picking a demonstrably popular figure in the target demographic. That’s a pretty solid, basic PR move. AND YET.

All right, well. This is still a free country. No one is stopping you from glorying us with your objectively correct opinion. By all means, share.

Yeah. After decades of having to watch advertising, the public has developed a pretty damn good bullshit detector – at least as regards advertising. :p

Yeah, that’s pretty much what I was getting at with their insincerity. Unfortunately, this was created by their in-house marketing team, not an agency. But that could be a good thing, if they’re able to learn and course-correct.

I’m glad you liked it!

I totally did notice that sign and lolwtf. Literally, I imagine someone coming up and asking “What conversation?” and the reply being, “The conversation about how great Pepsi is! Would you like a free sample?”

Part of my day job for the past several years has been “advertising commentator” and this fucking thing, oh man. The ways in which it doesn’t work are myriad.

I thought this was a joke, but I updated my app and HOLY SHIT

I’m going to limit my comments to the pitches:

I liked the Burn Notice solution: Just act like you’re absolutely insane – break a bottle, brandish a bar stool. Like you’re not someone with which to be fucked. I don’t actually recommend that tactic, but I like it, because it’s hilarious.

They think the “wrong” people are the reasons for their troubles.

No, did the same and now I am deeply disappointed.

Not to downplay her efforts in any way, but because it’s too funny not to share: it’s not the first time a “cosplayer” has run for office.