The Vent and Rant Thread

[Dazrin]

So, the whole area cancelled school today because of the impending snow and ice storm. So far it is almost noon and while it has snowed a little, very little, nothing is on the ground and nothing is even falling right now.

My kids are home from school why?

[Cinisajoy]

Originally Posted by Dazrin

So, the whole area cancelled school today because of the impending snow and ice storm. So far it is almost noon and while it has snowed a little, very little, nothing is on the ground and nothing is even falling right now.

My kids are home from school why?

To torture the parents.

[Katsunami]

I thought YouTube doesn't have a 10 minute limit on video's anymore for a long time; at least not for regular content creators.

Then why is there such a trend going, with people trying to speak so fracking fast? If they go any faster, some reviewers/tutorial creators can rival a **** auctioneer. I actually think some are speeding up their video's and keeping the audio at the same pitch, or something.

I've heard that there was some sort of 'idea' in the USA, some time ago, to speed up all TV programs by 10 percent (thus cutting a 42 minute show down to around 38) to be able to fit more commercials in there without exceeding one hour. Has that ever taken off?

[Cinisajoy]

Originally Posted by Katsunami

I thought YouTube doesn't have a 10 minute limit on video's anymore for a long time; at least not for regular content creators.

Then why is there such a trend going, with people trying to speak so fracking fast? If they go any faster, some reviewers/tutorial creators can rival a **** auctioneer. I actually think some are speeding up their video's and keeping the audio at the same pitch, or something.

I've heard that there was some sort of 'idea' in the USA, some time ago, to speed up all TV programs by 10 percent (thus cutting a 42 minute show down to around 38) to be able to fit more commercials in there without exceeding one hour. Has that ever taken off?

Shows are now at 40 minutes tops. No speed ups but just shorter shows. That is for broadcast shows. Not sure about the cable shows.

[covingtoncat73]

So, my brother has "irregular pneumonia" and is STILL out there on his bike. Also, a friend of my mom's had a nasry accident (ribs and ankle broken, fave battered). 2016 is terrible.

[Hitch]

Originally Posted by Katsunami

I thought YouTube doesn't have a 10 minute limit on video's anymore for a long time; at least not for regular content creators.

Then why is there such a trend going, with people trying to speak so fracking fast? If they go any faster, some reviewers/tutorial creators can rival a **** auctioneer. I actually think some are speeding up their video's and keeping the audio at the same pitch, or something.

I've heard that there was some sort of 'idea' in the USA, some time ago, to speed up all TV programs by 10 percent (thus cutting a 42 minute show down to around 38) to be able to fit more commercials in there without exceeding one hour. Has that ever taken off?

Yes, it most certainly did. I believe it was Friends, wasn't it?--that had this. They literally sped it up, to get in the same amount of content, with more commercials. We're not watchers of comedies, so I don't know how it affected the watchers, but I think it was either Friends or one of those other trendy zeitgeist comedies. (Seinfeld?) And afaik, it hasn't stopped, either. In fact, I think it's routinely done in shows that have reached the point of syndication--the magic, 100th episode mark.

I read something about...8%? They gain a few minutes of advert time, for each show?

I think that's right. Not certain, but...

Hitch

[Rumpelteazer]

My sister wants to move into her apartment during Christmas. Normally I wouldn't mind helping her move, but from Tuesday (the 13th) until the 24th I won't have a day off work and I'll probably have to go downstairs a couple of nights to finish processing shipments. After Christmas there are another two busy weeks, with a day off on the 1st.

It might sound self centred, but I'm not too happy about spending Christmas doing heavy lifting. The plan is to carry the first half of her stuff downstairs on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day we get up nice and early, I have to cycle over to her place, since there will be no room for me in the car. There I'm on stair duty; my father will move the stuff from the car to the lobby, I carry it up two flights of stairs to my sister's floor, where she will put the boxes in the right room. I don't know how I have to get her bed, bookshelves and wardrobes up on my own, though. After we've finished we go home, have Christmas dinner and afterwards carry down the rest of her stuff. On Boxing Day we again get started early and repeat what we did the day before.

It probably sounds self centred, but I'm not looking forward to it. And I'm very glad I decided to book a vacation in January, I had almost chosen to go in November, but by the 16th I'll need my week off by myself.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by covingtoncat73

So, my brother has "irregular pneumonia" and is STILL out there on his bike. Also, a friend of my mom's had a nasry accident (ribs and ankle broken, fave battered). 2016 is terrible.

I concur. 2016 has been a horrible year so far.

Hope things get better for you.

Sent from my Nexus 7

[badgoodDeb]

Originally Posted by Rumpelteazer

My sister wants to move into her apartment during Christmas. ..... I don't know how I have to get her bed, bookshelves and wardrobes up on my own, though.

I would refuse to lift an ounce unless she is lifting at the other end of the object, with you. If she can't, then she should hire a couple of burly friends (or actual movers).

[Hitch]

Originally Posted by Rumpelteazer

My sister wants to move into her apartment during Christmas. Normally I wouldn't mind helping her move, but from Tuesday (the 13th) until the 24th I won't have a day off work and I'll probably have to go downstairs a couple of nights to finish processing shipments. After Christmas there are another two busy weeks, with a day off on the 1st.

It might sound self centred, but I'm not too happy about spending Christmas doing heavy lifting. The plan is to carry the first half of her stuff downstairs on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day we get up nice and early, I have to cycle over to her place, since there will be no room for me in the car. There I'm on stair duty; my father will move the stuff from the car to the lobby, I carry it up two flights of stairs to my sister's floor, where she will put the boxes in the right room. I don't know how I have to get her bed, bookshelves and wardrobes up on my own, though. After we've finished we go home, have Christmas dinner and afterwards carry down the rest of her stuff. On Boxing Day we again get started early and repeat what we did the day before.

It probably sounds self centred, but I'm not looking forward to it. And I'm very glad I decided to book a vacation in January, I had almost chosen to go in November, but by the 16th I'll need my week off by myself.

You know, I'm sorry, but...what the hell?

There are folks out there called MOVERS. They are paid for this crap. Sure, everybody has budgetary limits, I get that. But if you can't (or she can't) afford professional movers, put up a thing at the local college, or wherever, for burly guys (and gals, if they have the muscles) to move the damn stuff.

I think it's absolutely ridiculous for ANY part of your family to think that sounds like a good idea. I don't care if you're Dwight whatsits, the Rock guy. Those of us who work ungodly hours deserve what few days off we get. If my family came up with something cracked like that, I'd book myself in to the nearest 5-star hotel, buy some nice movies, and get room service.

Daft bastards. Don't get sucked in!!! There's nothing self-centered about it. It's more like...self-preservation. You simply need to find your own damn lifeboat.

Hitch

[covingtoncat73]

Originally Posted by Hitch

You know, I'm sorry, but...what the hell?

There are folks out there called MOVERS. They are paid for this crap. Sure, everybody has budgetary limits, I get that. But if you can't (or she can't) afford professional movers, put up a thing at the local college, or wherever, for burly guys (and gals, if they have the muscles) to move the damn stuff.

I think it's absolutely ridiculous for ANY part of your family to think that sounds like a good idea. I don't care if you're Dwight whatsits, the Rock guy. Those of us who work ungodly hours deserve what few days off we get. If my family came up with something cracked like that, I'd book myself in to the nearest 5-star hotel, buy some nice movies, and get room service.

Daft bastards. Don't get sucked in!!! There's nothing self-centered about it. It's more like...self-preservation. You simply need to find your own damn lifeboat.

Hitch

What Hitch said, Rumple.

[Cinisajoy]

Originally Posted by Hitch

You know, I'm sorry, but...what the hell?

There are folks out there called MOVERS. They are paid for this crap. Sure, everybody has budgetary limits, I get that. But if you can't (or she can't) afford professional movers, put up a thing at the local college, or wherever, for burly guys (and gals, if they have the muscles) to move the damn stuff.

I think it's absolutely ridiculous for ANY part of your family to think that sounds like a good idea. I don't care if you're Dwight whatsits, the Rock guy. Those of us who work ungodly hours deserve what few days off we get. If my family came up with something cracked like that, I'd book myself in to the nearest 5-star hotel, buy some nice movies, and get room service.

Daft bastards. Don't get sucked in!!! There's nothing self-centered about it. It's more like...self-preservation. You simply need to find your own damn lifeboat.

Hitch

I would pay good money to see Dwayne Johnson (the Rock), Jason Statham and Vin Diesel to move stuff. Preferably topless.

Ok. I will now go elsewhere but you are so right.

[Katsunami]

Moving into an apartment during Christmas/New Year time and then expecting you'll be able to find people wanting to help you is stupid.

For many, especially in bigger families, Christmas time is busy enough without moving into a different house.

[covingtoncat73]

Originally Posted by Blossom

I concur. 2016 has been a horrible year so far.

Hope things get better for you.

Sent from my Nexus 7

Thanks, Blossom.

[badgoodDeb]

Originally Posted by Katsunami

Moving into an apartment during Christmas/New Year time and then expecting you'll be able to find people wanting to help you is stupid.

For many, especially in bigger families, Christmas time is busy enough without moving into a different house.

And not only "Christmas Season", but doing it *ON* Christmas Day (and Eve)? Even limo drivers charge double to pick you up from the airport ON a holiday day. Just -- no way. Don't allow them to use you as a beast of burden. You work long long hours, and you deserve the time to rest and relax.

And you shouldn't be expected to move stuff all alone, even if it weren't a holiday.

I'm fuming. I don't see how you aren't.