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In the UK it’s a mince pie and a glass of some booze (traditionally sherry) and a carrot for the reindeer.

But it does predate generative AI. Dunno who it was done by.

That's just what an insect would say!

Oh, yes, that was it! Good times!

It's been a long while but IIRC in one of the early Metal Gear Solid games there was a baddie who would threaten to (and could) corrupt your save file, completely breaking the fourth wall in the process.

If you ever get to the Philippines give it a try! Ask for the “young” balut so it’s more like an egg and less like a baby duck.

No thanks!

I'm knocking on the door of 60. There's three things I don't like and one I wouldn't try.

I don't like broad beans (aka fava beans), Brussels sprouts, or peas. One of the best things about being an adult is being able to say 'No, thanks'. I try them again every few years, just to check. With peas and sprouts I still hate the taste horribly. Broad beans can taste alright but have to be properly prepared and cooked and it's just easier to say no because when they're not right they're the thing I dislike the most.

The one thing I wouldn't try would be balut. The idea just makes my skin crawl for some reason.

It was a very faithful adaptation of the book, though.

The ‘80s Conan the Barbarian film with Arnie.

Utterly awesome soundtrack by Basil Poledouris.

I consider myself lucky.

When my friends were first trying to persuade me to get into MtG I went to a LGS to get a starter pack.

A guy came in with a sports bag full of ‘his green swaps’ to see what price he could get for them.

That was the point where I realised I’d dip my toe in the water but this wasn’t going to be a serious hobby for me.

Well, strangling animals, golf and masturbating.