@kristiebihn My other hot take is the boomerfication of gen z. Like our parents, they want an expert to tell them the answer or do it for them. “Can you fix my phone for me again? The WiFi is broken” etc. Gen z is taking this same approach, but with a superior knowledge source like AI.
@kristiebihn Exactly this. In grade school I would get annoyed that we couldn’t use calculators. “You have to learn how it works first.” It’s exactly this. Kids aren’t learning how it works first.
@VABVOX At dinner we sat next to a table of two gen z men. The one said to the other “I voted straight dem ticket, except for President Trump” and the other nodded and continued talking like this was reasonable and expected. This is my Roman Empire now.
@RaeRoca Pink was definitely reported. I love the rumor that The Chicks are also performing and then GWB is going to come out (an amazing dream, but probably not likely).
@RaeRoca Also have you noticed tonight’s speeches are all like 3 mins long? They’re definitely trying to make sure there’s plenty of time for whatever this surprise is.
@RaeRoca Agree. He was a force and the old guard didn’t fully embrace his energy for fear of alienating older dems. But this time we’re leaning in, baby!
@RaeRoca Yes! I believe there’s a live production category that events like the Super Bowl are regularly nominated for. And you’re right. I know I’ve only voted in 5 elections, but this convention feels fresh and hopeful and FUN. I watched the RNC too. That felt like homework.
@jamiekeiles TSA once failed to detect the pepper spray I accidentally left in my bag. Sometimes I wonder if their rules are just arbitrary and meant to actually catch bad actors who try to plan ahead.