Is AI getting out of hand?

 

   Now a days...I can't see what's real and what's not. AI or Artificial Intelligence as it's called, has eventually become the new norm to some people. You can't tell if something is real...or if some computer came up with it.

   How it stared...God knows. I bet it was some nerd with a lot of free time on their hands and now...AI is everywhere.

 Everything is different now. Ever since the mid to late 2010's AI has become unstoppable in certain times and work places.

  Mostly they show videos on Facebook or TikTok or whatever site you're on with things that are AI Generated ideas and stories of something going on.

   Some people are uncomfortable about certain things being AI generated. Thinking this is going to take over and replace us. Some people still fear robots will take over our job and lives eliminating the human race.

  Maybe in a couple years...long after we're gone. But it seems it might be coming faster since AI can make it look real when it really isn't.

  Some people feel that AI will use computers to make AI people and create jobs for them to replace us. I feel you can't tell who a real person is or which is an AI generated person. Maybe they have to have perfection in every part of the body so it will look as if they were real when they aren't. 

   AI is definitely getting out of hand in many ways. One of them being in TV and Movie.

   Even commercials are starting to use AI. It seemed Coca Cola decided to make a whole Christmas commercial using AI to replace real people. I thought it looked horrendous, and it felt fake. A lot of angry letters and backlash was used just like it was when New Coke came out.

    Coca Cola eventually apologized, but I wouldn't be surprised if another AI Christmas commercial is going to be used this year.

   Even in the horrendous Snow-White movie they used AI for animals and even the Seven Dwarfs or magical creatures as they're called. I don't care what Disney does anymore. If they keep using CGI or AI or whatever, they can.

   It doesn't mean other companies will use it either. 

   Again, not surprised that it is becoming insane that AI is replacing real life. Even SNL did a skit making Bevis and Butthead real people (Actually it was Mikey Day and Ryan Gosling as Bevis and Butthead) It was a really funny skit, and nobody could stop laughing.

  It doesn't mean that AI will soon make cartoon characters become real people or even have AI create another world that feels real.

   You can never tell what is real anymore. When you're on a computer or watching TV, you can't tell if it's real or fantasy. CGI created it or if it was something that is real.

  I feel like touching it to see if it is real of if it was created by AI. In my opinion, yes! AI is definitely getting out of hand; and it is with us to stay forever. I know I'm real...but you can never tell if something you read or watch is real...or AI created.

Evil Karens-POEM

 

They keep appearing,

out of nowhere,

many start to complain,

wanting the manager,

wanting workers fired,

they are,

THE EVIL KARENS

Where did it come from,

why are they here,

and who gave them....

their haircut?

It seems no one knows,

but who they should blame

Are we all Karens

No...we aren't

Karens at baseball games have appeared,

some to scream slurs,

some to steal balls,

from kids,

other times,

they're just there,

to complain

Memes created....

from each Karen,

and their hilarious,

evil,

wicked ways

Once caught in the wile,

they say,

scars them for life,

and then,

the suing begins,

from the game,

to the stadium,

to anyone

Some will make a scene,

act like they are better than anyone else,

think that they are important,

and if they don't get their way....

WATCH OUT,

the claws strike

People named Karen,

and don't act like one,

is a rarity,

ever since the term,

became of an evil woman (or Kevin for man)

the name has significantly

decreased

From the woman that gave Karen

the haircut,

to the name that sounds,

like a slur,

to a woman,

acting like one,

it seems acting mean,

and being a woman of middle age,

is not a good look,

when you are caught,

acting foolish

 When did Karen become,

an evil term,

for someone...anyone,

to end up being,

a rude,

attention getting,

bitch (bastard for guy)

I'm sorry,

for anyone,

named "Karen",

and doesn't act,

in that matter,

the name,

has gone downhill,

ever since....

and I don't think,

it will get any better,

for Karen

Happy Heavenly birthday to Michelle Tratchenberg

     She would have been 40 today, but she left us in late February this year. Even she left us at a young age (39 is young to some people...not me) She still had amazing tv shows and movies that she stared in. Some good and some...well not so good.

 

  She started her acting career young. Born on October 11th in 1985, she didn't really get into acting until she was around seven years old. Doing some commercials and then becoming popular on Nickelodeon show... "The Adventures of Pete and Pete." Her parents were Jewish immigrants. Her mother even spoke Russian.

  I really never got into the show, but I loved it when I did. She portrayed young Pete's best friend Nona. They would get into trouble or solve problems like what happened to their friend who gave them ice cream and a summer they would never forget.

 

 

    In 1996, Nickelodeon decided to make their own movies and the first one had her in it. "Harriet the Spy". It also starred Rosie O'Donnell; she was popular back then. I enjoyed this movie, and it came out when she turned eleven years old. It started her movie career. But sadly...it didn't last.

    Sure, she was in other movies like "Inspector Gadget" (well, she was barely in the movie), Richie Rich's Christmas wish, 17 again and other movies.

  She soon became Buffy's half-sister, Dawn in later seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Not a bad choice, but some people felt she was a necessary character. I don't know; just started watching the show, so I can't say if I agree or disagree yet.

   She also played a character named Georgia in Gossip Girls...then, she left the acting career to focus on her life.

 

  She hasn't been heard from much and only has guest voiced as certain characters in tv shows. She came back recently with a video clip on X (formally Twitter) where people were worried about her. She was looking pale her eyes.

   They asked if she was ok. She answered that she was getting older and wasn't a young woman anymore.

  Sadly, this February...we lost her. It seemed that she had a liver transplant a few months ago and I guess the body rejected it...causing her death.

    Whatever it was...I was pretty shocked. I remember her from my childhood. She won a few awards back when she was a kid. Now...she'll only be remembered for all the shows and movies she was in. Happy Heavenly birthday to Michelle. You will be missed.

Remember plant based meats?

 

   Remember back in the early to mid 2010's when people wanted to start eating healthy; yet they don't want to stop eating meat? Well...around that time, science came up with a nifty way for people to eat healthy and even go vegan if they want to...without feeling guilty on eating meat.

   Plant based meats might have started out earlier than the 2010s, but its popularity grew around that time with Instagram and Facebook and other sites that will show recipes on eating meat that isn't from an animal.

  Some people thought it was a pretty interesting idea.... others were skeptical.

  People tried to stay healthy thinking it could be a game changer. Able to eat meat made out of a plant. I was one of the skeptical people and never even had one.

  But I have heard of them. People that want to eat healthy and live longer like to have tofu or bean sprouts or anything that would make their colon happy and healthy. Ever heard of Tofurky?

   There are companies producing plant-based meats. Making chicken nuggets with cauliflower instead of chicken.

  Even having deep fried cauliflower replacing meat buffalo wings. Burgers made of bean or plant making everyone eat healthier and stay fit.

   There are many interesting names for the companies creating these plant-based meats. Names like "Impossible", "Beyond", "Beyond Beef." "Faux food" and much more. Even some fast-food companies are starting to get into the trend.

   Maing Impossible whopper or Beyond KFC. It's something that started in a science lab that has become huge in the profits.

   Even though it isn't talked about much as it used to be, people are still buying them. Why? Because they wanna stay healthy; have their kids try foods that are good for them. There are many selections and verities of each meat that has been created by science using plants.

    Making meats healthier so everyone.... vegan or not, can enjoy food made from plants.

     Plant based meats are still around today as many companies, some family owned, are making food that is healthy and good for not only us, but the environment as well.

   I used to be a Vegetarian; I'm not anymore, but I do not eat red meat. This is a game changer for people that wanna try to stay healthy. Some think it's a trend...but it hasn't lost its audience yet. Will I try it? I don't think so...but who knows. Maybe my mind will one day change and I'll try one of these impossible meats.

Pumpkin season arrives

      I feel every season has a flavor. Summer will have its watermelon and suntan lotion. Winter will have peppermint and cinnamon. Spring....gives you the smell of flowers and allergies. Autumn...has pumpkin. Also having Apples and a cinnamon smell to it.... but it's always Pumpkin. Pumpkin flavored anything these days.

   It wasn't a huge craze back when I was a kid. We only knew it as a squash that we would decorate for Halloween or have out for the Autumn holidays.

    Now...you will find a pumpkin flavoring, and not just in pie. It can be in your coffee, your beer, even having the smell of pumpkin for your bedroom.

  Not many people know that pumpkins are actually fruit. Even if it is a gourd/squash that you would pick out in a patch.

  They are mostly known around September to November, when autumn breeze is seen. Almost everyone decorates their tiny to big pumpkins for the holidays.

Everything is now Pumpkin flavoring. Even M&Ms and Oreo have gone into it. I feel it's going a bit too far. I'm not a fan of pumpkin, but for the love of god.....talk about pumpkin overload.

  Starbucks even had a Pumpkin drink that was only around in the autumn seasons. Now that it's autumn.... it's heeeerrrrree.

   I have nothing against pumpkin as a food, a flavoring or a latte. I just feel this pumpkin craving started during the Instagram eta where people were taking photos of their drinks or food with pumpkin flavoring.

   I guess it's a new thing. Strange but.... it's a hit and miss for me. Mostly miss.

    A lot of people go crazy for pumpkins. They make it a theme or a tradition to have a pumpkin at their front door to have as a decoration.

   Others....would make it a requirement for their foods. I understand when it's pumpkin pie; but everything else is a pass for me. 

  Some people like to even smash pumpkins. Mostly pranksters on the night before Halloween. After Halloween is over, some people will keep their pumpkins and others will just use a homemade sling shot to destroy theirs.

     They think of it as festive and a good way to use actual pumpkin for their Thanksgiving dishes. 

      Pumpkins are everywhere and they're going to stay with us for a while. Until winter comes along and is replaced by peppermint.... which sometimes starts early. Like...right after Halloween. 

    I love to get a small little pumpkin to have until Halloween is over, and then...down the garbage chute. Until then.... pumpkin season has arrived, and won't being going anywhere for a while

No more gun violence- POEM

 

Another school shooting,

and it still won't stop,

having a gun,

and killing young children,

is not,

how to start,

a new school year

when will it really end,

when will the killings stop,

why do we cry,

when someone is killed,

with bullets

schools should be safe,

a place to learn,

but now,

there are drills,

on safety,

when someone,

decides,

to end a life

it's time,

to end the violence,

to get them help,

to not allow guns,

in the hands,

of criminals

wearing orange,

to show your support,

for gun safety,

we want peace,

not death

it's time,

to end,

gun violence,

any violence,

children should live,

in a world,

free of harm

It's time for peace,

we have a voice,

we must cry out,

the end,

of gun violence,

one voice,

is not enough,

END GUN VIOLENCE,

NOW!

Goodbye, Robert Redford

 

      It's been hard when we lose someone famous. Even if we haven't heard from them in a long time. Robert Redford was known more of the movies back in the fifties, sixties, seventies and eighties. Now...he's in the heavens joining Paul Newman. Like Paul, Robert has done things that made himself known that he's not just an actor with a pretty face, but someone who wanted to make the world a better place.

  Robert didn't get his start till the early sixties having cameo roles in certain tv shows and was on Broadway for a few years.

   He became known to me with an episode of "The Twilight Zone". He plays a man that wants to come in, but the old lady staying their fears death. Not knowing he was death. It was pretty good.

  Robert started performing as a guest star in other roles before making it big. Like, Maverick, The Untouchables, Route 66 and much more. He didn't really star in movies until he had a big break with Tall Story starring Anthony Perkins and Jane Fonda (It was also her film debut as well)

   He even got to star in other movies that weren't as memorable as later films. He was also in The Property is Condemned and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf.

   In the late 1960's he starred in a film with Paul Newman which would show how amazingly talented he was. It was called Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Robert played Sundance as Paul was Butch Cassidy.

   It would tell the story of the lives of both Butch and Sundance. It was pretty good, and it seemed Robert's career took off from there.

  He was also known for directing movies like Quiz Show, Legends of Bagger Vance, The Motorcycle Diaries and many more.

   He even had passion projects and started the Sundance Film with gives independent filmmakers to create their own movies. Some memorable.... others....ok. 

   Some films were made under the Sundance Films logo. Like Napoleon Dynamite, Get Out, Usual Suspects and many more.

 They even hold a film festival in Utah where Robert spent most of his life there. They have been holding film festivals since the 1980's/ It'll be hard not to think of him when watching movies with the Sundance logo.

  Robert was a family man and has been married more than once. He had a couple of children with his first wife before the divorce. He would spend time with his family at the same time be either on screen or behind the camera.

   He lost one of his children to sudden infant death syndrome. 

   He won his first Oscar in directing for directing Ordinary People which also one best Picture as well. He said that enjoyed both acting and directing and decided to stay private only appearing in a few films in later life.

   HIs final film was Avengers: Endgame.  He passed away recently on September 18th. 30 days after his birthday.

    We'll always remember Robert for the films he starred in and directed. There's an old saying, 'Legends Never Die' Robert Redford...was indeed a legend.

   And he will always be Sundance to everyone. They always wanted to reboot Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid...but there are some movies.... that don't need to be rebooted. We'll miss you, Sundance Kid.