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[–] the_crotch@sh.itjust.works 4 points 6 hours ago (3 children)

I wonder if we can get Tim Curry to record a public scolding of them. That would be a fitting publicity stunt to draw attention to this.

Unfortunately he's dead so probably not

[–] MajorHavoc@programming.dev 6 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

I was talking about legendary voice actor, Tim Curry, not the Texas Attorney

Joking aside, I guess there's a hoax?

[–] the_crotch@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

Oh my bad, I must have fallen for it

[–] MajorHavoc@programming.dev 6 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago) (1 children)

No worries. Also I'm a little jealous of you, that today, for you, Tim Curry returned to life.

That would brighten my day.

I hope the rest of your day also is at least as good as learning Tim Curry is still alive.

[–] the_crotch@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 hours ago

I hope the rest of your day also is at least as good as learning Tim Curry is still alive.

I'm not sure if that's possible but I'll try. "Live each day like tim curry is alive and well"

[–] paraphrand@lemmy.world 5 points 6 hours ago

Many people think so. But no, he’s not.

Is this like a meme or something because he's definitely not