JWBananas

JWBananas, 1 year ago

At the risk of devolving into ad hominem…

I feel that Nintendo hasn’t made a good Mario game since… 3D world on the 3DS/wiiU and before that… Mario Galexy and then… since Paper Mario on the original Wii. those games were in my opinion the best of what Mario has to offer as it was originally intended. Fun, colorful cartoony, and exciteing.

…how old were you when those games were released?

JWBananas, 1 year ago

Does that make the fire caves the good place?

JWBananas, 1 year ago

https://startrek.website/pictrs/image/24dc9ad8-208d-453b-a1e0-2be87d53c040.jpeg

JWBananas, 1 year ago

I didn’t think there was any Trek that could haunt my brain more than TNG 1x25 Conspiracy did when I was 5.

I was wrong.

JWBananas, 1 year ago

And there it is. The one thing on the Internet that made me laugh audibly today. Bravo 👏

JWBananas, 1 year ago

Could you please continue the petty bickering? I find it most intriguing.

JWBananas, 1 year ago (edited 1 year ago)

Interesting pre-XP rendition of Bliss

Edit: /s

JWBananas, 1 year ago

Yes, we’ve had Windows 98. But what about second Windows 98?

JWBananas, 1 year ago (edited 1 year ago)

And then when I asked advice from people in Hollywood—I knew a handful of people, not many in those days—and I said to them, “Look, I’ve been offered this, what should I do? I’ve got plays lined up in London, I’m finally beginning to get a reputation in the West End playing leading roles.” And they told me now, this is a six-year contract, don’t worry about it. You cannot revive an iconic show like Star Trek, it cannot happen, you will be lucky to make it halfway through the season before it’s canceled.

– Sir Patrick Stewart, on his decision to accept the role of Captain Picard

JWBananas, 1 year ago

Let me see if I can explain it to you: Nerds don’t have a problem with women; they have a problem with change. I’ll give you an example: Nerds are upset at black stormtroopers in the new Star Wars movie. Do they have a problem with stormtroopers being black? No. They have a problem with you changing their definition of a stormtrooper. I’ll be a little clearer: If the first time you introduce oatmeal to a nerd it has maple syrup in it, it better have maple syrup every fucking time, or it’s not oatmeal.

– Larry Wilmore, on the closed-mindedness of sci-fi fans.

JWBananas, 1 year ago

we saw Wesely grow dilithium as part of a high school science project

We also saw Wesley mention that the Klingons had joined the federation.

Things change.

JWBananas, 1 year ago

I tend to think of the term as meaning “obsessive to a fault” (versus simply being passionate about something).

JWBananas, 1 year ago

The other thing is … these are time paradoxes so whatever happens creates a new universe and we will never become aware of the alternate versions.

Are you thinking Marvel-style timeline-forking? I could be wrong, but I believe it is established that time doesn’t work that way in Trek.

JWBananas, 1 year ago

2 words:

Doctor Pepper

JWBananas, 1 year ago

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JWBananas, 1 year ago

Thank you for your creations! This one really tickled my brain the first time I saw it.

JWBananas, 1 year ago

There are some shows where actors just ad lib their lines, then there’s Star Trek where you have to say exactly what’s on the paper.

Sorry, neither!

JWBananas, 1 year ago

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JWBananas, 1 year ago

Request denied. All command functions have been routed to Broccoli.

JWBananas, 1 year ago

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JWBananas, 1 year ago

It’s narrated by Morn.

JWBananas, 1 year ago

Considering the often-abstract nature of these presentations, I thought ChatGPT might be able to give a decent answer:

Great question! Corporate strategy statements and plans serve several purposes in office culture. First and foremost, they provide a roadmap for the organization, outlining its goals, priorities, and the path it intends to take to achieve success. This helps align everyone in the company towards a common direction.

When executives present these plans in meetings, they aim to communicate the company’s vision and objectives clearly. By breaking down abstract concepts into actionable steps, they hope to inspire and motivate employees. It’s about creating a shared understanding of what success looks like and how each individual contributes to that success.

The use of corporate jargon and abstract language might seem unnecessary, but it often stems from a desire to create a cohesive narrative that resonates with the company’s values. It’s an attempt to build a sense of identity and purpose among employees.

Moreover, these presentations can serve as a platform for leadership to emphasize the company’s commitment to its core values. By highlighting aspects like customer focus, product excellence, and the importance of the workforce, leaders reinforce the company culture and guide behavior.

In essence, these meetings are not just about conveying information; they’re about fostering a collective mindset, aligning teams, and creating a sense of belonging and shared purpose. While it may feel like a lot of effort for seemingly vague information, the hope is that employees leave with a clearer sense of direction and motivation to contribute towards the company’s success.

JWBananas, 1 year ago

Who knows? I thought it was a good use for the tool.

JWBananas, 1 year ago

It was nice to see them subvert the typical “the entire quadrant/galaxy/universe is at stake” trope.

JWBananas, 1 year ago

And then they had the audacity to do it again in season 3 of Picard!