That’s an interesting example of a designer thinking of adaptations in an a modular way (“paddle handles, check!”) rather than a comprehensive way. And that’s going to make a designer fall short in whether they specialize in adaptive design or not! So often I encounter kitchens that were clearly laid out by someone… Read more

The only good thing about this interaction is that you were the target of this scrutiny instead of the little girl! Read more

Right? Maybe I’ll ask Spirit very nicely to break the set apart.  Read more

I rarely customize a fast food order, not only because it doesn’t always occur to me to do so, but because I don’t want to present an opportunity for things to get mixed up or go wrong. So I think the nice thing about a meal like this is that it offers new combinations of things I already like, but that I might not… Read more

Funny you mention that: the CNBC article linked above notes the following: “Shares of McDonald’s hit a 52-week high of $226.72 in trading Wednesday, and ended the day up 1.1% at $224.81. The stock, which has a market value of $173.3 billion, is up nearly 14% so far this year.” Read more

It’s true! This was good timing on PETA’s part.  Read more

That’s Travis Scott’s face logo.  Read more

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A savory Peep might be interesting, in all honesty! Although my favorite—the only Peep I’ve ever enjoyed and craved—were the sour watermelon ones they introduced a few years ago. It doesn’t make any sense, but they were great. Read more

He is! I don’t know if you listen to the podcast “Blank Check,” but a recent Patreon episode talked a lot about Cromwell’s craft in that movie, and how his character only had 117 words of dialogue.  Read more

I find it charming that McConaughey’s love of this ice was not just a put-on for the GQ article. Apparently, it runs deep! Read more

Those are great ideas. Hearing about the frying pan also calls to mind the weight of a cast iron skillet, which must be transferred into and out of the oven. I wonder what sort of adjustments, if any, have been made to those. Read more

Fair enough! That also makes me wonder whether MW works best in those midcentury salads that combine things like Jell-O and mayo/cottage cheese. Read more

Technically a PB&J is quite a sugary sandwich... Read more

This sounds like an awesome plan, right down to the flashlight! Read more

I really thought all this experimentation would deplete the bag, but it’s still more than half full. I guess Lucky Charms Just Magical Marshmallows is a member of the family now. Read more

There’s currently a sweepstakes to win one on Sonic’s website: https://sonicswagshop.com/ Read more

Agreed—and maybe there’s an argument to be made that this type of oven reduces kitchen injuries, too, since it eliminates any chance of tripping or burning yourself on the oven door! Read more

Agreed! It’s now been over 24 hours and the cookies are in worse shape than before. I think I might pick the marshmallows off and eat the shortbread plain.  Read more

I forgive you!! Read more