The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 1hI thought he was joking. There was so much good music available then. And he chose that. That... stuff. It was both incredible and hilarious. Bad music I thought only my parents' generation (what some call "the greatest generation") listened to. 010
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 1hMan, I have never liked that guy. Whenever I hear his voice it creeps me out. I'll never forget going over to a new acquaintance's house in high school during the early 1970s and he put on a Neil Diamond record. 100
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 1hBill Gates' dad was a prominent Seattle attorney with a law firm carrying his name. I've met his dad. He was a nice guy who believed in taxing wealth; not just income. As for Bill junior, there was money there. No doubt about it. 000
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 7hIt's obvious he's weak. Anyone but a fool can see that. All the bluster, the bullying, the threats followed by backing down -- it's all fear and weakness peeking through the bullshit fake persona he tries to maintain. He's a scared needy little boy who gets off on being cruel to others. 070
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 15hIt's a spoon and a fork, and should more properly be entitled, "How to partially debone a fish with a spoon and fork," because I can guarantee that some pin bones would be left behind after using that method. 000
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 08/10/2026That's such entitled shit-faced language. It sounds like the words uttered by someone who has never struggled to pay bills, never worried about basic needs... In other words, completely out of touch with most Americans. Plus, he has one of the most irritating faces known to mankind. 000
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 08/10/2026I don't give a shit about Laura Ingraham. But the language used here: setting the table; enjoying the banquet. 100
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Another addition to the list of things I didn't know some people didn't know. 000
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 07/10/2026This was the first film I saw after moving to Lyon. I saw it at Pathé Bellecour. It was my "Welcome to Europe" film. 010
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 07/10/2026He’s incorrect about sizes. He said you can fit France inside the second largest state “twice.” Nope. Texas has an area of 695,762 square kilometers. France is only slightly smaller, with an area of 543,941 square kilometers. 000
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 06/10/2026I see the spikes and I see the red wounds on his fingers. Nope. 000
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 06/10/2026At that point he was a joke. A powerless joke. He's still a joke. An unserious, ignorant, joke. But now, thanks to millions of fucking stupid American voters, he's a powerful, dangerous joke. 120
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 06/10/2026The town was historically an artistic tile-making center. There are beautiful tile floors in many older buildings. 050
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 06/10/2026This is the floor at Restaurant l'Apostrophe, Paray-le-Monial, France: 160
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 06/10/2026...and that is why any comparison between effectiveness between private schools and public schools is statistically invalid. They have different populations. Of course their statistics will differ. 000
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Saw it this past Spring when I was staying on the French coast near Nice and took a bus over to Genoa. Had some good focaccia. 010
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 06/10/2026You're in a good situation. You can drink the coffee and then you have an empty container in which to pee. You should good for hours. 030
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Will be hitting Costco when we drive over to Paris in a few weeks. 010
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 06/10/2026I like Shredded Wheat cereal. Just plain with milk; no sweetener. I live now where it isn’t sold and I miss it. If you want bad, try Weetabix. 000
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 06/10/2026I lived in Seattle in the early 1980s and it was terrific. Lived in many states but was in Portland longer than anywhere else. In France now. Have lived in three different places, gradually migrating north. Been in Normandie for the past several years and this may be it. Never been to NYC. 000
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Me neither. It was cringe-worthy in the early 70s. Some people liked it. Some didn't. I was in the latter group. 000
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 05/10/2026A teenager from the 1970s' perfect album. Well, not perfect, but full of very good pop songs from a variety of perspectives. Beyond those tracks with wider publicity, I've Seen That Movie Too is a very good song. 020
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 05/10/2026I'm just one person. All I have is my life experience dealing with people from many different backgrounds and many different life experiences. I disagree with your generalization and find it an indication of how you're limiting yourself. Crippling yourself. I'm sorry you feel such hate. 000
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Cool. You met an asshole and you feel obliged to spread your disdain for that shithead over an entire slice of humanity. What a wonderful person you must be. 100
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Well, that makes no sense to me. Humans don't create rocks. 000
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 05/10/2026It was as large a burger? What the hell kind of burger joints exist in your area? 000
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Well, I'll bow to your knowledge of pro sport stadium concession prices. I don't live in the U.S. nor attend or even watch professional sporting events. But I will assume sports arena venues will try to overcharge for everything they might offer. Everything. 000
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Don't smoke. And if you do, stop. You'll live much longer and enjoy a much higher quality of life if you do. 020
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 04/10/2026My sister died a year ago. She smoked. She was only 2 years older than me and was still in her 60s but cigarettes killed her. The last time I saw her I didn't even recognize her at first. She looked more like my grandmother than herself. Oxygen tank. Walker. Unable to traverse a parking lot. 110
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 04/10/2026My Mom and my sister were both killed by smoking cigarettes. My Mom was 4 years younger than my Dad, yet -- because he stopped smoking in his 40s -- he lived 13 years longer than my Mom. Neither was grossly overweight. Neither had cancer. It was the cigarettes. 140
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 04/10/2026As a registered professional geologist for 40 years, I have to wonder what you think are "procedural rock formations." 110
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 04/10/2026A 24 ounce burger for 125? That's about 6 quarter pound burgers at ~$20 each. A steep price, yes, but it's pro sport food cost. Doesn't seem out of line to me. 220
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 04/10/2026You can use a drill bit made for wood and an electric drill to do that. 010
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Imagine me and you I do I think about you day and night It's only right... That came up literally a couple of days ago when it was background music on an old ER episode. My wife was impressed. 010
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 04/10/2026And that’s your opinion. Not all share it. Farting and belching are human needs as well. Most would take it upon themselves to satisfy those needs before beginning an important discussion with someone who could improve their life. 000
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 04/10/2026It pays to be polite, and that includes not being overly familiar or imposing on their space by bringing in a beverage or food without asking for permission first. You may not agree. You may not feel it's fair. But it would be foolish to deny those expectations exist in some people. 100
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 04/10/2026In a sense, when someone invites you into their office for an interview, it's the same thing. It may seem nonsensical to you, but the person being interviewed has been afforded a privilege and is visiting someone else's domaine. 100
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 04/10/2026When I moved to France, I was taught how to behave when walking into a shop. Essentially, it's similar to walking into someone's living room. You say hello when you arrive and goodbye when you leave. It's expected. 110
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Meh. It's not unusual when one is moving from the international arrivals area to local transport. I have had a similar walk at Frankfurt's airport switching from an SFO-FRA flight to an FRA-CDG flight. It was easily a mile's walk. 000
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 04/10/2026To take that to its effect on a hiring decision, for those who view it as inappropriate, seeing an otherwise great candidate show poor judgment may raise questions about other bad choices they might make if they were hired; potentially damaging or embarrassing the company where they would work. 100
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 04/10/2026I think it's how the situation is viewed differently by different parties. Personally, I wouldn't dream of bringing a beverage or food into an interview. It's simply disrespectful of the place and the people who have invited me there. Some may not see it that way, but others do. 100
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 03/10/2026To decide that's the hill you want your career to die upon seems, well, odd. 100
The real Ben @ben-n.bsky.social · 03/10/2026But they exist. Very likely, in some cases, they're in decision-making roles when it comes to being hired. And, perhaps, it might not be a bad idea to cater to their opinions for the brief time that you're being interviewed by them. 110
