Don't think just because a fortune fell upon you that it's likely to happen to the next guy. Life is different for every single one of us, so save your judgement the next time you want to tell someone they can do it too.
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They won the war of attrition sooner than expected.
Tune out all mainstream media but especially Fox right now because all they are going to try and do is sell you on war...What!? You're not American?
The only competitive aspect of mobile games is to see who can spend the most time on their phones. Monopoly Go disgusts me.
You either play the game or let the game play you and be that broke mother fucker talkin bout how I stayed true.
We are the algo
We got jipped on the U.S and Iran trade deal. We traded bigger bombs than they they did. Wtf 😏
I'll say it, I'm proud and glad to be an american so fuck you.
the truth is that humanity is so microscopically inconsequential in the grand scale of things. Cue the horrifying existential crisis of understanding how small and insignificant we are as a race and how easily we could be wiped out by mere chance. The universe is cold, owes us nothing, and has no interest one way or another in seeing humanity survive, no matter how important we think we are.
Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin are considerably smarter and more clever than the "stoner" personas they've perfected over decades.
Here's why that perception often exists and why your observation is accurate:
1. **Masterful Acting and Character Work:** Their "stoner" characters, like Cheech's Pedro and Chong's Man, are incredibly well-developed and consistent. They committed fully to these roles, making them believable and iconic. It takes significant acting talent and intelligence to convincingly portray characters who might appear dim-witted or perpetually hazy, without making them one-dimensional or unlikable.
2. **Subversive Humor and Social Commentary:** While their comedy is often framed around drug use, it frequently delves into sharp social and political satire. Their early works particularly were counter-cultural, critiquing authority, consumerism, and societal norms. Crafting humor that is both silly and insightful requires a keen understanding of human behavior and social dynamics.
3. **Real-Life Accomplishments Beyond Comedy:**
* **Cheech Marin:** Is a highly respected and world-renowned **collector of Chicano art**. He has amassed one of the largest private collections of Chicano art, and even has a museum dedicated to it in Riverside, California, "The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art, Culture & Industry." This is a sophisticated passion requiring intellect, discernment, and business acumen. Tommy Chong himself has referred to Cheech as a "college genius" and a "high IQ, winner of 'Celebrity Jeopardy.'"
* **Tommy Chong:** Beyond his comedy, Chong is a shrewd businessman and a thoughtful commentator. He faced federal prosecution for selling drug paraphernalia through his family's company, a complex legal battle he handled with a surprising degree of resilience and philosophical outlook. He often offers surprisingly articulate and wise perspectives on life, politics, and the changing perceptions of cannabis.
4. **Improvisational Skill:** Their early success came from stand-up comedy and improv. Being quick-witted, able to build off each other, and adapt to audience reactions requires a high level of intelligence and comedic timing.
5. **Longevity in Entertainment:** To sustain a career in show business for over 50 years, across stand-up, film, television, and even music, speaks volumes about their intelligence, adaptability, and understanding of the entertainment industry. They reinvented themselves and their brand multiple times.
In essence, their comedic genius lies in their ability to play seemingly simple characters while possessing a much deeper well of talent, wit, and intelligence. The "dumb stoner" is a facade for skilled performers and sharp minds.
Considering the church commissioned artwork as a form of civil obedience in the past , why would it be too speculative to assume that the government, through the CEyeA, doesn't commission filmmaker's and social media and internet providers to accomplish the same thing today?
There's a certain rare lifetime pride you can't find anyway else then when you rise to your feet when your close to defeat and succeed.
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The secret behind coca cola's iconic flavor is literally coca leaves. Oh and they make about 4-5 billion a year in cocaine sales 😅
Netflix's "FUBAR" feat. Arnold Swarzanegger puts the icing on the cake in regards to the concept that Netflix isn't here to put out quality content. It's here to simply take up your time.
It's a paradox, were being incentivized to get rich off of a failing economy. Where the assets we love only grow when inflation grows which destroy the life we love. So it's like ok I got more money but my quality of life diminishes and safety lessens.
Too much liquidity dampens productivity because too much "loose" money is being parked into assets that only grow because others are parking their money into it as well. So, it doesn't make sense to invest in a "real" business with so much overhead and capital needed to make even or make any profit. See, too much money out in the world is the biggest factor destroying countries industries. Bitcoin, if used as a payment system can fix this.
In Pennsylvania, the average home price went from 173k to 257k. Incomes rose around 20% over th last 20 years. Good fucking luck lol.