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[spike382]

14 minutes ago, clochette said:

Farm animals...  what exactly did you do to those poor defenseless animals last time?

I think I'll keep that as a "For Drew's Eyes Only" sort of thing.  But I'll elaborate a little...

So, a concept I see invoked in many BL's (and eastern dramas in general) is the "Family Business."  It is invoked by the parents of young people in these series to control their behavior and limit what they're able to do.  The Family Business is treated as this holy relic that all young men must be devoted to for their entire lives.  No matter how many generations this business has existed (usually one), the young men have to temper their wants and desires, and think of the Family Business above all else.  It's gotten to the point where when I see a middle-aged man say these words together, my initial reaction is I want to punch him.

I was bitching at Drew about it (as I do) and created a Family Business so insane and disgusting no-one in their right mind would ever actually want to do it, but it doesn't matter, it's the FAMILY BUSINESS.   

[Headstall]

28 minutes ago, clochette said:

Farm animals...  what exactly did you do to those poor defenseless animals last time?

What happens on the farm, stays on the farm.  

[Drew Espinosa]

5 minutes ago, Headstall said:

What happens on the farm, stays on the farm.  

[Albert1434]

This is for Clo!

How to Make Sourdough Starter From Stcratch - Little Spoon Farm

[Page Scrawler]

Max requested fried chicken for dinner, so that's what we made. I whipped up some homemade pickles and ranch dressing, and we got some buns from a local bakery. 

Edited January 14 by Page Scrawler

[Bucket1]

4 hours ago, spike382 said:

Well that actually brings up a good point, our understanding of the universe is entirely limited by what we're able to observe.  As we're able to look further, we understand more, but we're still limited by human frailties, and the shortcomings of our own technology.  

In your case, we're entirely limited to only seeing the behavior you show us, which can be annoying and bratty.  So again, based on what we can physically observe, you're an annoying brat.  

You created this reality.  Only you can change it.  

Profound 🧐 

[Albert1434]

Aloha Bucket

[Bucket1]

3 hours ago, Headstall said:

What happens on the farm, stays on the farm.  

 You are a very naughty man  

[Bucket1]

Hello young Albert

[clochette]

13 minutes ago, Bucket1 said:

Profound 🧐 

Clearly Drew wouldn't have the capacity to go that deep into a subject  

[spike382]

24 minutes ago, Bucket1 said:

Profound 🧐 

Hey I totally admitted that was all on the fly.  If there's one skill I've learned in my life, it's the ability to create bullshit in short time, but it somehow turns out like that message.  

[Drew Espinosa]

25 minutes ago, clochette said:

Clearly Drew wouldn't have the capacity to go that deep into a subject  

Oh sweetie, I go deep into my subjects...  

[Page Scrawler]

5 minutes ago, Drew Espinosa said:

Oh sweetie, I go deep into my subjects...  

Hey, Drew!  Any updates on the new kitten? What's her name?

[Drew Espinosa]

5 minutes ago, Page Scrawler said:

Hey, Drew!  Any updates on the new kitten? What's her name?

All I'll say is that her name is not [redacted]!  

[spike382]

3 minutes ago, Drew Espinosa said:

All I'll say is that her name is not [redacted]!  

Aww, what a let down. 

That would've been a legacy to celebrate right there. 

[Drew Espinosa]

4 minutes ago, spike382 said:

That would've been a legacy to celebrate right there. 

[spike382]

7 minutes ago, Drew Espinosa said:

I think we're still going to be calling her Drewth, until you tell us what her real name is. 

[Drew Espinosa]

7 minutes ago, spike382 said:

I think we're still going to be calling her [redacted], until you tell us what her real name is. 

I'll tell y'all her real name when y'all stop bullying me!  

Edited January 14 by Drew Espinosa

[spike382]

29 minutes ago, Drew Espinosa said:

I'll tell y'all her real name when y'all stop bullying me!  

[raven1]

7 hours ago, spike382 said:

I think I'll keep that as a "For Drew's Eyes Only" sort of thing.  But I'll elaborate a little...

So, a concept I see invoked in many BL's (and eastern dramas in general) is the "Family Business."  It is invoked by the parents of young people in these series to control their behavior and limit what they're able to do....

...It's gotten to the point where when I see a middle-aged man say these words together, my initial reaction is I want to punch him.  

The term for this business structure is Chaebol, and it is based on the teachings of Confucius.  It is found in many East Asian countries at all socio-economic levels. If you go with your initial reaction, you're going to spend any time vacationing here, punching men and missing out on the fun. Oh...unless that's your kind of thing.😁

[raven1]

3 hours ago, clochette said:

Clearly Drew wouldn't have the capacity to go that deep into a subject  

[Drew Espinosa]

1 hour ago, raven1 said:

☝️ This right here, is why I refuse to tell y'all the kitten's name.  

Edited January 14 by Drew Espinosa

[Bucket1]

6 hours ago, spike382 said:

I think we're still going to be calling her Drewth, until you tell us what her real name is. 

[Bucket1]

3 hours ago, Drew Espinosa said:

☝️ This right here, is why I refuse to tell y'all the kitten's name.  

Poor little Drewth-kitty… denied her real name  

[Bucket1]

7 hours ago, spike382 said:

Hey I totally admitted that was all on the fly.  If there's one skill I've learned in my life, it's the ability to create bullshit in short time, but it somehow turns out like that message.  

Bad news I’m afraid. Apparently this skill is being turned over to AI and is officially called botshit 

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