Candy cigarettes are an interesting case. Did a tobacco company push a confectionery manufacturer to create these to stimulate future demand? Or did the candy manufacturer recognize there was a demand from children imitating adults? 

Lol thanks for introducing me to these guys.

Another artist you can always pin immediately. And thanks for reminding me of Plastic Little. I’ll be in my bunk.

Ogre Battle > Tactics Ogre! 

Whooo! I never finished this game in my childhood as I was obnoxiously borrowing a friend’s copy.

I don’ t like whataboutism, but if we’re discussing how your offspring’s relationships influence executive branch policy, I suppose it’s fair game. And on that count, the Trump family’s dealings make Hunter’s look like a coworker passing on Girl Scout Cookie order sheets.

Jesus, who are you monsters. It’s like talking to a coworker and finding out they’re a Trump supporter. 

Three guesses on what’s in the tube

Warn us? This is aspirational.  

I would say more a Batman ‘67 villain

New nutrition labeling rules require you to declare if your juice has added sugar or not. It’s not the same as calling it “artificial,” but the FDA is requiring you to make a distinction between the sugars present in single strength juice, and additional sugar, in its various forms.

I hesitate to call it stupid, since it has meaning for the vast majority of people. It’s just that when you try to lock down a definition, it’s clear it’s a subjective term. It has a place, but I personally try not to use it.

A good argument for the meaningless of the term “natural.” 

Every once in a while, I’ll make this argument (this and the natural/unnatural distinction one) to non-technical people, and the looks and comments I get - “Oh, you know what I mean!” - get me so discouraged.

Thank you! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

As scientist Lisa Lefferts told the Washington Post, the company is essentially using a naturally-derived version of the same preservative.

That’s why sports orgs like the IOF and the IAAF have rules allowing trans folks after they’ve been on hormones for a set amount of time.

Exact same thing can be said about the person making a fuss about having the seat in front of them recline. 

Your analogy goes too far.