An incredible member of the SWOL community, @bikermikey50 has been a viewer, a supporter, a moderator and a friend since the beginning of my journey in the streaming world going on nearly 6 years now. Stay Strong Brother!
"Please, don't worry so much. Because in the end, none of us have very long on this Earth. Life is fleeting. And if you're ever distressed, cast your eyes to the summer sky when the stars are strung across the velvety night. And when a shooting star streaks through the blackness, turning night into day... make a wish and think of me. Make your life spectacular.” - Robin Williams (as Jack in the movie 'Jack')
@mishacollins It’s actually written into the constitution that the government cannot proclaim any faith o er the nation. So much for following the supreme law of the land.
On September 25, 2000, 19-year-old Kevin Hines attempted to end his own life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Plunging over 220 feet at a speed of 75 miles per hour, he hit the water below, shattering three of his vertebrae and narrowly missing severing his spine by two millimeters. Despite the odds, he miraculously survived the impact.
Upon realizing he was still alive, an intense will to live surged within him. Yet, the weight of his clothes continuously pulled him beneath the surface of San Francisco Bay. For what seemed like an eternity, he struggled to resurface briefly, gasping for air, just enough to hold on to life.
Suddenly, he felt an unusual force from below lifting him above the water's surface, where he remained until the Coast Guard arrived. It was only later that he discovered the mysterious presence keeping him afloat: a sea lion had been supporting his body until the rescue boat arrived, as eyewitnesses had observed.
His story gained major media coverage and he has since become a motivational speaker and advocate for suicide prevention.
Rare footage of Walt Disney voicing Mickey Mouse in 1940. November 1st 1940, Walt Disney released the short film "Mr. Mouse Takes A Trip". While it was nothing special at the time, it has since grown some historical significance, as Walt Disney himself was filmed recording his lines as Mickey Mouse for it, making it one of the only times he was shown doing his voice on camera. Alongside him is actor Billy Bletcher the voice of Pete.
Chris Farley was initially chosen to portray Shrek, but tragically, he passed away before the film's completion. He managed to record 85% of his lines before his untimely demise in December 1997. Leaked footage of Farley's portrayal exists. Subsequently, Mike Myers stepped in to replace Farley and requested a script overhaul to infuse his unique interpretation of Shrek into the movie. The film was eventually released in 2001, profoundly impacting everyone involved. The Chris Farley Shrek version remains an unfulfilled curiosity, leaving us to wonder about the potential that could have been.
"It is literally impossible to be a woman.
You are very beautiful and very smart... and it breaks my soul that you think you're not good enough, like we're always supposed to be extraordinary, but somehow we're always doing it wrong.
We have to be skinny, but not too much and you must not say you want to be skinny. You must say you want a healthy weight, but also… YES you have to be skinny.
You must have money, but you can’t ask for money because that would be rude.
You gotta be a boss, but you can't be tough. You must lead, but you cannot crush other people’s ideas.
You’re supposed to love being a mom, but you don’t talk about your kids all the time.
You have to be a professional, but also always take care of everyone else.
You are responsible for men’s misbehavior, WHICH IS CRAZY, but if you notice that, you’re accused of being a whine.
You're expected to keep yourself pretty for men, but not so pretty you 'try them too much' or threaten other women… because you're supposed to be part of the sorority.
You must always stand out and always be very grateful… but never forget the system is fixed, so find how to acknowledge it but remember to be grateful.
You must never grow old, never be rude, never show off, never be selfish, never stumble, never fail or show fear and, of course, you must never be sassy.
It's very hard, it's too contradictory and nobody gives you a medal or says thank you. And it turns out, in fact, that not only are you doing everything WRONG, but also, everything that happens is YOUR FAULT.
I'm tired of seeing myself and every woman doing the impossible for others to love us."
- America Ferrera as Gloria
Barbie (2023)
Tombstone Redemption this weekend in Tombstone, AZ. I sadly won’t be there but if you can’t make it either check out the Streamily link in my bio. The largest congregation of RDR cast ever. #rdr#reddeadredemption