Sometimes it’s not the Academy’s fault. The distributor on “Your Name,” for instance, had it get a tiny release at the end of 2016, making it eligible for that year’s Oscars (and not those for 2017). The problem was, it didn’t receive a considerably wider release until after nominations were already due. And the…

“they cited the statistic that just two to eight percent of reported rape accusations are false”

I didn’t know its official name until today, but I grew up eating a version of Schinkenfleckern that became my favorite baked “macaroni & cheese.”

I’m pretty sure that’s not the case.

We learn something new every day.

Yes, though that can easily translate to, “If you have low income, you shouldn’t own a car.”

Oh, okay.  I did not realize there was an Ontario, California.

Not everyone has full coverage. Not sure of the laws in Canada, but in most US states the mandatory insurance required (Collision Insurance) covers only the damage you do to others’ cars and property should you have caused an accident.

I appreciate the joke, but even when adjusted for inflation, Die Hard’s box office is considerably less than either Home Alone or Grinch: 298.9 million in 2018 USD.

I think the problem with the “Muslims celebrating 9/11” narrative is that it takes a real incident and leads bigots to assume it was commonplace, or that it was occurring in the US itself. 

If you like split keyboards, Microsoft’s Surface Ergonomic is a great deal more comfortable than the sculpt, IMO.

If you like split keyboards, Microsoft’s Surface Ergonomic is a great deal more comfortable than the sculpt, IMO.

I’ve never understood why so many people poo-poo number pads. A small amount of desk real estate in exchange for a much better number entry interface?  Yes please. 

I’ve never understood why so many people poo-poo number pads. A small amount of desk real estate in exchange for a mu…

Early in the MCU, Marvel licensed toys that included fake spoilers. For instance, the Avengers movie set of Heroclix figurines included a set of Skrulls, and they were the only villain toys that hadn’t been in a prior film. 

Well, the nice thing is that it’s a short game. About 7-9 hours roughly. So even if you get hooked, you’ll get through it fairly quickly. 

I think you’re obtusely misunderstanding the difference between a negotiated exclusivity contract and corrupt bribery. The first comes about from above-board negotiation (that Toshiba engaged in on behalf of HD-DVD as well, with Sony’s offers having greater success).

One thing I’m surprised hasn’t come up more in this meme explosion is that Bowsette is both transgender and transspecies.

Peaser

Trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights tend to treat economy passengers better, but there’s also a lot less competition on ticket costs when compared to domestic US flights or flights within the EU.

I suspect that if retailers ever get the ability to refuse some types of a card (specific AMEX or Visa cards, rather than all-or-nothing), this will probably be one of the first on the chopping block. The transaction fees have to be huge to cover that level of rewards.

I suspect that if retailers ever get the ability to refuse some types of a card (specific AMEX or Visa cards, rather…

“Should I tell my wife I’m having an affair?”