How have we reached the point where an offensive player can pick up the ball with nowhere to go but then just throw a shoulder into the defender's chest to generate space to shoot and draw a DEFENSIVE foul!?
It's not basketball, and the game is worse because the NBA allows this
A more brave front office would’ve moved granny to food prep years ago and switched to a solid platoon system of aunts and picked up a few daughter-in-law‘s in free agency.
Influencers are the private equity of culture: draining whatever’s “cool” until higher prices and worse experiences push out the original fan base. Then they move on to the next thing, leaving the original to die as fans lose interest or the ability to participate.
It's crazy to me how Robin Hood is now popularized as "stealing from the rich to give to the poor"
(Socialist messaging)
In reality, Robin Hood stole back the taxes that a cruel leader unjustly levied against the population
(Anti-socialist messaging)
Using headphones is no longer just considered proper etiquette, it's now a requirement on United Airlines flights. United says passengers who use speakers and refuse to wear headphones could be removed from flights and even face a lifetime ban.The airline says travelers who don't have headphones can request a free pair from flight attendants.
Just 100 years ago, England was the greatest empire the world had ever seen.
A few generations later, they are a deindustrialized welfare zone unable to stop third world men from invading on rubber boats.
Decline happens fast.
Weak leaders and suicidal empathy.