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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

I like that they used Microsoft Office WordArt for the image.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

So they're posting the "lyrics" of an audiobook? Feels like a loophole, although I don't know about how copyright works with actual song lyrics.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (3 children)

Greg thinks that Rosie has low self esteem? That is absolutely not the impression I get from her.

It's been so long that I forgot about the hotdog.

I'm amazed how quickly the detective figured out the trick, and with the quotable logic of "He's Andy Zaltzman, he knows what velvet is!"

I'm kinda disappointed that Greg chickened out of double deductions: -3 × 2 = -6 as we learnt in primary school.

Hot sauce avoidance was genius, although I don't believe he actually knew the rules allowed it. On the other hand, Andy very was confident on that subject. yeeeeeeeEEEEEEEEES he was.

Andy's technique of throw high (and so land vertically) was my first thought.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Telescopes don't allow you to hear sound from space though...

I wondered if they meant that you couldn't help but imagine the sound when seeing it - I don't know if there's a word for that (or where to ask on Lemmy).

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

audibly blinking

Huh?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

“The ledges are full of bird shite and are just minging,” says Johnston.

Haha, what a quote to get in the papers.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

I've had salted egg yolk crisps and they are indeed really good. I want to try oyster and vinegar - I love vegetables in oyster sauce.

Pairing is an idea that's kinda obvious in hindsight but I'd never heard of it before.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 weeks ago

I thought Rosie's solution to the fish dots was genius, although the pen was obviously superior. Andy definitely got Greg with the fisherman line, you can see his look of fascination until he realises it was just a joke. In fact, Andy's studio lines were stupendous all episode and I was happy to see him win.

I liked "You dotted the rim" as a possible episode title - do they ever use lines from Greg or Alex or is it always contestants' lines?

Alex's joy and glee when it turned out that Jack's only attempt netted the worse possible fish was beautiful to see.

Mr Poo was more disgusting than I was expecting. The voice combined with the Nutella (I assume) was too visceral.

It was weird how the studio guest would nod as he said no.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

I think there's a lot of people who would be happy with a Chromebook in computer form, and those are also the market for Linux.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Sounds great. I tried bourbon in an amaretto sour (a godfather sour?) last night, although the recipe I used still asked for a decent amount of syrup so I think it brought it back to a usual sweetness.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

sweet stop

I think you mean sweet spot. Now I'm wondering if it's a typo or an eggcorn.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

This was a great episode.

I loved the unnecessary snooker costume, and the unnoticed joke about getting into the right frame of mind.

I had to listen again to hear "your mum's just like..." as "your mum's a slag", but now I can switch, like those pictures that you can see both ways.

I couldn't get enough of the robot's giggles. And Jack's glee when the robot pointed at its bum when asked to find the plug.

In the smelly task I was thinking that being sealed up might stop some of the things from reaching maximum stink as the organisms would run out of oxygen. Jack was smart to use the concentrated liquid and not go for a foul smell (although Greg still described it as unpleasant). Andy's looked gross and I loved him trying to play it cool while contestants metres away were backing away from the smell. What is a goblin fart?

 

Let’s discuss tasks, contestants and the show in general.

Spoilers ahead.

 

We have a new series! Let's discuss tasks, contestants and the show in general.

Spoilers ahead.

 

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/24946971

TL;DW:

Does It Make Sense To Put Data Centers In Space?

At some point in the future, yes.

Can They Really Cost Less To Operate?

In theory, yes.

Scott expresses concerns that current startups have not adequately addressed some of the practical challenges, such as cooling.

 

Yewtube mirror: https://yewtu.be/watch?v=d-YcVLq98Ew

Scott Manley discusses Lumen Orbit's plan to data centres in space and whether it or not makes sense.

 

This video takes a deep dive into the realities of commercial-scale haggis farming in Scotland. Exploring the industry's impact on animal welfare, it uncovers the ethical concerns surrounding the production of farmed haggis.

 

cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/18316051

Minute Cryptic is a daily single-question cryptic crossword, with a hint system and an explanation (Youtube video - it appears the channel came before the website).

Definitely worth checking out if you have any interest in cryptic crosswords, which are funnier and more interesting (imho) than standard crosswords.

 

Minute Cryptic is a daily single-question cryptic crossword, with a hint system and an explanation (Youtube video - it appears the channel came before the website).

Definitely worth checking out if you have any interest in cryptic crosswords, which are funnier and more interesting (imho) than standard crosswords.

 
 

Piped mirror: https://piped.video/watch?v=UVlBmdvIC6s

This channel is about architecture, and this video (from Nov 2023*) is about Solar Punk and covers some of the history and real-life attempts.

I was amused that shortly after talking about Solar Punk's rejection of consumerism she did the sponsor section, but that's Youtube for you.

* it's been posted elsewhere on Lemmy but not here that I can see

 

cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/15125500

xkcd #2942: Fluid Speech

https://xkcd.com/2942

explainxkcd.com for #2942

Alt text:

Thank you to linguist Gretchen McCulloch for teaching me about phonetic assimilation, and for teaching me that if you stand around in public reading texts from a linguist and murmuring example phrases to yourself, people will eventually ask if you're okay.

 

xkcd #2942: Fluid Speech

https://xkcd.com/2942

explainxkcd.com for #2942

Alt text:

Thank you to linguist Gretchen McCulloch for teaching me about phonetic assimilation, and for teaching me that if you stand around in public reading texts from a linguist and murmuring example phrases to yourself, people will eventually ask if you're okay.

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