a friend of mine asked a woman out after talking with her for weeks. she smiled and said... no, iโm not really interested like that, sorry. ten years ago, he might have tried again, i mean the literal sending of flowers, planning something thoughtful or making bigger efforts, that used to be called romance.
instead he just nodded and said... no worries and he never asked again. months later she told a mutual friend she was surprised he gave up so quickly, but hereโs the quiet shift most people havenโt noticed: a lot of men arenโt less interested anymore, theyโre just more cautious.
for years men were told persistence was charming but today the same behavior can be interpreted as pressure or disrespect, so the new rule became simple: ask once, accept the answer and move on.
not because they stopped caring but because the safest place to invest effort is where the enthusiasm is already mutual.
Today could not have gone worse for Johnny Somali (aka Ramsey Khalid Ismael) in his trial in South Korea
> Prosecutors refused to drop the deepfake charges and ignored his unoffical "settlement" with Korean streamer Yongman or attempts to blame Bong Bong
> The Judge and court were offended by his attempt to blame Korean culture for his actions, stating they are acceptable in the United States
> His "not apology" apology focused only on his ignorance of the consequences, and trying to claim innocence because the victim (BongBong) was not charged. Tried to claim the laws were unfair, neither the Judge nor Prosecutor liked this argument.
> Prosecutors recommended 3 years prison time WITH MANUAL LABOR, the maximum fine, and offical sex offender registration
> The Judge set the official sentencing date two months out, instead of the typical 2 weeks, extending the painful waiting process (process is the punishment)
This is the FO part of FAFO for Ramsey Khalid Ismael.
Keegan-Michael Key constantly made Bryan Cranston break character in the bathroom scenes of Why Him? (2016).
His over-serious mannerisms were even seen as a playful nod to Gustavo Fring โ Cranstonโs greatest enemy in Breaking Bad.
I need this in my life so very much! I believe this is Switzerland. I think it's hilarious that the Finish Line looks like a highway and if you don't stop somebody will stop you ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ