So, it's the Slinky© of toilets! {Too obscure a reference?}
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So, it's the Slinky© of toilets! {Too obscure a reference?}
Man, these youngsters, Scott. I got your reference. The proper sequential response to your “Alone or in Pairs” comment is:
“…and makes a slinkity sound.”
Hey, somebody got it! Man, those commercials made a simple, flat-wire spring look like the funnest toy ever! In reality, it was just a tiny step up from the pet rock (if y'all didn't get the slinky reference, look up the pet rock fad to get your mind blown!)Man, these youngsters, Scott. I got your reference. The proper sequential response to your “Alone or in Pairs” comment is:
“…and makes a slinkity sound.”
KennethS
TJ Expert
I posted this in the EV thread as well.
Waymo has recalled 3,871 of its 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems because the vehicle's software may allow it to enter a closed freeway construction zone, causing the robotaxis to continue driving at posted speeds, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report. The vehicle may avoid or fail to recognize a construction zone due to the faulty software. Of the vehicles outlined, Waymo estimates that 100% are impacted by the recall.
Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/cars/recalls/2026/06/18/waymo-robotaxis-recall-2026/90607500007/Waymo has recalled 3,871 of its 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems because the vehicle's software may allow it to enter a closed freeway construction zone, causing the robotaxis to continue driving at posted speeds, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report. The vehicle may avoid or fail to recognize a construction zone due to the faulty software. Of the vehicles outlined, Waymo estimates that 100% are impacted by the recall.
Gee, who could have predicted this? Software companies are known for their quality control and ability to put out a bug-free product...
speeding_infraction
TJ Addict
Good, those things can burn in robot hell for eternity for all I care (come and get me you stupid clankers, I'll call you every roboslur in the books). Damn wireback.
UK decides to give live-in girlfriends property and inheritance rights...
https://www.everys.co.uk/unmarried-couples-rights-in-the-uk/
https://www.gov.uk/government/consu...er-end-to-relationships-consultation-document
https://www.everys.co.uk/unmarried-couples-rights-in-the-uk/
https://www.gov.uk/government/consu...er-end-to-relationships-consultation-document
speeding_infraction
TJ Addict
They will pretend not to see a co relation...
County government says they can't afford a bigger jail, but they were able to afford a new dog shelter.
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