Farming hate has been the most consistent and easiest way to drive traffic for decades. Even Polygon did it. Not surprising that it’s the last ditch strategy of the once top outlets.

My dirty martini recipe: 3oz Stoli + 1oz dry vermouth + ~1oz 1888 olive juice. Shake with ice. Garnish with garlic-stuffed olives.

Can’t explain. Martinis are my winter goto. They feel more appropriate for the festive times.

I’ll be interested to see how it turns from the revelations in episode 2. It’s already surprised me two episodes in, so I have high hopes.

Remember when we were in school and we thought music from the 60s was so cool

The sad truth is if I was still active in the industry I’d feel pressure to stay quiet about this and pretend it wasn’t happening. I think a lot of media people are in that boat. TGAs (by virtue of Judges Week) holds a lot of power over who gets access and who doesn’t.

Oh yay!

Having been there, I can assure you it gets better.

We should teach a class.

Right?

Good friends are worth their weight in worsted wool.

TGA’s refusal to comment is to be expected, but speaks volumes.

The vow of poverty is a harsh mistress.

Learning to write up presentations while still in the presentation changed my life.