Re: Cable Talk Voice of Reason

Dude <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 8/20/2026 6:31 AM, Tara wrote:
>> On Aug 19, 2026 at 11:41:00 PM EDT, "marika" <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 
>>> Noah Sombrero <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>> On Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:04:42 -0700, Dude <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> On 8/18/2026 5:48 PM, marika wrote:
>>>>>> Dude <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Bill Maher thinks immigrants must assimilate, accept American values
>>>>>>> and principles to be in US: ‘Not negotiable.’ - Bill Maher
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> At least give them some time to take family photos for the living room
>>>>>> 
>>>>> "I'm not voting for anyone who thinks the wrong side won the Cold War or
>>>>> cheers for the Intifada like it's the World Cup." - Bill Maher, Jul 31, 2026
>>>> 
>>>> Did you have a point?
>>> 
>>> A cousin sent me one of those internet things people share.  She is married
>>> to a now retired Air Force Colonel. Their family of three children moved
>>> all around the world during his career, and were educated mostly at the
>>> local military base schools.
>> 
>>> Every one of the kids turned out to be
>>> something special. and we are very proud  to call them family.
>> 
>> I'm curious as to what you mean by 'special'. What would 'not special' look
>> like.
>> Thanks.
>> 
> You can spot an international student every time just by a short 
> introduction. The average military brat is enlightened compared to most 
> kids of the same age that have never been outside the city limits of a 
> small town in the US.
> 
> What's special about military brats is their ability to assimilate, 
> adapt to change, form a consensus and cooperate among equals without 
> judgement or prejudice. YMMV.
> 
> Everyone is equal, but different.
>> 
> 
>> 
>> 
>>> This
>>> message, though, really showed me how despite all the nonsense which our
>>> politicians get the military involved in, they really do look out for each
>>> other. I guess it's because they have to.
> 
> 

The slang term  clocking was very popular for a minute this year.

I always assumed “clocking” was related to the phrase “having one’s six” 
which was related to military, especially the air force.  People seem to
point out where things are in relation to location on a clock.

I assumed all of this started in the air force, and clocking was just a
shorter way of saying you noticed a thing, not even necessarily a physical
object, as the phrase evolved as language often doesl

In other words, clocking to me meant to notice it.

But Googly Eyes Ai tells me 


	Ballroom Culture]: The term originated from Black and Queer ballroom
culture, where "clocking" was used to notice or expose specific details,
particularly regarding someone's presentation or, sometimes, trans
identity.
[Gen Z/TikTok Slang]: The phrase became popular in 2025/2026 on
TikTok and social media as a quick way to commend someone for being
observant.
Hand Gesture: It is often paired with a gesture where a person taps their
middle or index finger against their thumb (simulating a "tick" or a quick
snap of realization). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

I just wonder how this survives the digital age, and blinking LED colons