[Scene opens on a wide, desolate savanna at dusk. The camera slowly pans over a leopard lying under a tree, its large body barely able to move. The sun is setting, casting a cold, dim light over the scene. Soft wind rustles through the dry grass. The leopard’s eyes are dull, its breathing labored.]

Narrator (soft, somber voice): In the wild, leopards are meant to stalk, to hunt, to climb. But for some, this is no longer possible. These are the leopards of the forgotten savanna… the ones who can no longer live the life they were born to lead.

[Cut to a close-up of another leopard, this one lying next to a watering hole, panting heavily. The camera lingers on its enormous, bloated body, its paws barely able to reach the ground. The leopard’s eyes seem vacant, devoid of the wild spark they once had.]

Narrator: Overfed and unable to move, these leopards have been left to a slow, painful existence. They can no longer hunt their prey, no longer climb the trees to escape danger, no longer feel the thrill of the chase. They are trapped in their own bodies.

[Cue the soft, mournful opening chords of “Angel” by Sarah McLachlan. The camera slowly pans over a third leopard, sluggishly trying to rise, but its massive weight prevents it from standing. It lets out a heavy sigh, its once-strong legs buckling beneath it.]

Narrator: They are the forgotten victims of a world that has abandoned them. Too fat to run, too weak to fight… These leopards are slowly fading, one breath at a time. They need your help.

[Cut to a shot of a leopard staring out over the savanna. The camera lingers on its face, eyes half-closed, its expression one of quiet resignation.]

Narrator: For just $3 a day, you can provide the care and support these leopards so desperately need. A donation will help give them the chance to live a life of dignity. Help them find their way back to the wild they were meant to roam.

[The music swells as the camera fades to black, and the words “Your donation can make a difference” appear in white text on the screen.]

Narrator (whispering): Please, don’t let them suffer in silence. The time to act is now.

[The music fades out, and the SPCA logo appears in the corner, along with a toll-free number and website for donations.]

What’s the trick to not going feral?

Wok with Tak is an awesome channel. It’s one of those “Bob Ross” style channels that show up every now and then. Full of good information and some decent recipes.

This is dumb as hell… if I wanted AI to read a book poorly to me, I’d just use screen reading accessibility features.

I built my new rig last fall as well… writing was 100% on the wall. A lot of improvements around here got bumped due to tarrifs… so far, every one was the correct play.

Terrestrially Tethered Base

His cover of Billie Jene is fucking haunting.

What’s the George Carlin quote? Something about how stupid the most average person you know is, then realize that 50% of people are dumber than that?

I’m probably not the best to ask… I’m just sensitive to annoying sounds, so any time it starts getting a bit squeaky or making a sound out of the norm I pull it down and redo it. Every couple years seems to be about the pattern for me.

If you do it though, don’t use wet lube on anything, it will absorb the lint and become an abrasive goo that will prematurely wear down parts.

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I’m right there with you.

I almost enjoy tuning up my dryer. It’s relatively easy to pop the cover off and redo rollers and the belt and they sell it as a little kit.

Alright, stop…

🎼We’re mutants on the moon…