Symbolic Beverage Crisis
Mr Destiny, who is, I gather, some kind of deep thinker, a moral colossus of the left, is apparently unable to make a mug of hot chocolate:
My Uber driver brought me my hot chocolate today on bike. It took 45 minutes to get here, and this is what happens as soon as I pick up the bag to bring it inside.
This is Trump’s America. pic.twitter.com/g4iBNXsQjt
— Destiny (@TheOmniLiberal) November 12, 2024
Needless to say, mockery ensues.
Update, via the comments:
Mr Destiny – aka Steven Kenneth Bonnell II – evidently felt that the moment above had some symbolic meaning, some charged political relevance. Which, I suppose, it does, in a way. Though not, I think, of the kind he imagines. In that, it merely tells us something about him.
Mags adds,
Quite. And it’s a world in which your cup of hot chocolate has its own driver.
I did briefly wonder if Mr Bonnell might be trying to make some ironic point about modernity and decadence, but that doesn’t appear to be his style at all. And even if the objective were to say, “Look at how decadent we are,” that doesn’t really work, since the more obvious message is “Look at how decadent I am…” The we being rather presumptuous.
And I suspect that many of us here manage to make it through the day, most days, without being overly decadent. Say, by not having single cups of hot chocolate needlessly delivered to our doors, seemingly on a daily basis. Or by not finding loudly announced amusement in the death of a random stranger who was trying to shield his family from gunfire during an assassination attempt on a presidential candidate.
By all means, consider this an open thread. Share ye links and bicker.
*stubs toe*
THIS IS TRUMP’S AMERICA!
And lo, he doubles down:
I’m trying to think of a way in which arranging the delivery, via Uber, of a cup of hot chocolate is somehow a more efficient use of one’s time and vast mental resources than taking 60 seconds or so to make it yourself.
He’s an intellectual. He doesn’t do manual labour.
[ Looks forlornly at kettle, fiddles with app. ]
Was it an attempt at humor?
It had to be that. Who blames a soggy bag on someone who’s not even president?
Yeah, I’m not convinced, either.
Mr Destiny – aka Steven Kenneth Bonnell II – evidently felt that the moment had some symbolic meaning, some charged political relevance. Which, I suppose, it does. But not, I think, of the kind he imagines. In that, it merely tells us something about him.
Dicentra: “Was it an attempt at humor?“
Are these people known for their sly wit and self-deprecating repartee? No? Then almost certainly not.
Julia, you’re absolutely right.
This particular dude isn’t known for his ironic takes. I don’t follow him closely, but when he pops up in my feed, he’s always on the back foot, defensive and idiotic.
This is someone whose idea of an unassailable moral stance entails excitedly, almost gleefully, disdaining an innocent firefighter who was killed while trying to shield his family during an attempt to assassinate a presidential candidate.
As seen, for instance, here.
Apparently, those killed and seriously injured by the gunman were to “reap what they sow.” Mr Bonnell announced – with some satisfaction – that he was “here to watch the harvest.” Because watching random people being shot and killed is such a jolly lark, you see.
So, I suspect that Mr Destiny’s sense of humour, should any be discovered, may be no more accurate or impressive.
[ Forgets item on shopping list. ]
THIS IS TRUMP’S AMERICA!
Isn’t it still technically Biden’s America?
And it’s a world in which your cup of hot chocolate has its own driver.
There’s plenty of amusement to be had in the replies, but this one caught my eye:
Certainly a contender.
Dicentra: “…but when he pops up in my feed, he’s always on the back foot, defensive and idiotic.“
I browsed the comments and there were lots of references to ‘his wife’s boyfriend’ in it, which might provide a bit of enlightenment!
Funny, if I see someone needing help, it never occurs to me to ensure their politics match mine first. Or withdraw that help when it turns out that they don’t.
Must be a liberal thing.
https://x.com/Matthewtravis08/status/1856348481759125718
Destiny, or Steven Kenneth Bonnell II, can boast of two failed marriages, the latter an “open marriage,” hence the jibes, and which lasted all of two years.
Interesting boast. And in no way related to anything immediately above.
Our betters, as our host would say.
It does, I think, offer a glimpse of Mr Bonnell’s sweet progressive soul. Those oceans of compassion we hear so much about.
Though I have to say, when I first saw news reports of the assassination attempt and the shooting of attendees, amusement and satisfaction were not foremost in my mind. And if we swap the candidates and the audiences, from one party to the other, the prospect of random Democrat voters being shot and killed while trying to shield their families does not inspire jolly thoughts.
But hey, maybe that’s just me.
I was just thinking about this yesterday. Not this idiot and his hot chocolate, specifically, but about the bizarre, late-Rome age of decadence and decay we find ourselves in, and how such functionally useless people are one of its unhappy products.
And these people – these utterly oblivious, pampered, unrealistic people – are allowed to vote. And get jobs. And in too many cases dictate to the rest of us, be it through governmental edict or cultural pressure. Have you watched TV ads lately? Everything’s pitched at the level of the Teletubbies.
No wonder everything’s fucked. I miss the before times. I miss adults.
I hope this happens to him every day.
He calls himself a liberal but shows himself to be some sort of communist psychopath. Like so many so-called liberals.
I wish he lived next door so I could plan to never call 911 on his behalf.
“Mr. Destiny?” “Charlmagne tha god?” “Mr. Beast?” “Meagan thee Stallion?”
Can we go back to using, you know, real names?
I’ll give a pass to someone like Cedric the Entertainer or Joe the Plumber because at least that’s just a factual qualifier.
Well, I do withhold help from people who I know want me to be harmed. There are liberals who have clearly stated that my opinions should be treated as crimes: Blocking illegal immigration, Screening immigrants for criminal records and dangerous ideologies, locking up career criminals, equality before the law regardless of race…: All these are evil positions for which I should be de-platformed, de-careered, de-banked, and imprisoned.
Those are, indeed, off-putting names. Until I learn otherwise I assume such people are, well, low-lifes.
I did briefly wonder if Mr Bonnell might be trying to make some ironic point about modernity and decadence, but, as noted upthread, that doesn’t seem to be his style at all. And even if the objective were to say, “Look at how decadent we are,” that doesn’t really work, since the more obvious message is “Look at how decadent I am.” The we being rather presumptuous.
And I suspect that many of us here manage to make it through the day without being overly decadent. Say, by not having single cups of hot chocolate needlessly delivered to our doors. Or by not finding supposedly moral entertainment in watching random people being shot in some horrifying situation.
Frankly, now that the election is over, I can concentrate on stuff that really matters: will the Sussexes (Sussexi?) finally divorce? I admit, I enjoy watching this slow motion car crash.
Must be a liberal thing.
“Of all the things that didn’t happen the most” as the kids say.
a) A 60-70 year old farmer would be able to change a tire without the “help” of a clown who looks to be nigh the same vintage;
b) You wouldn’t get those comments from a guy in Mississippi, let alone Minnesota;
c) A quick look shows many such tweets.
He is a legend in is own lunchtime.
OK, now I wouldn’t get into an Uber on a bet, so correct me if I am confused, but I have been laboring under the impression Uber drivers, well, drove. In cars.
Turns out otherwise:
[ Post updated. ]
Mostly sadness on my part, as I see it mostly as the decay of an important cultural institution.
You could always microwave water for your tea.
Turns out otherwise:
Ah, just so, though why the hell someone would order a hot drink to be delivered by bike remains a mystery.
Damn it, I am SOL again. Maybe my other car will qualify.
Also: I have never had meals delivered except when I was sick and could not go out, as I can pick up dinner 15 minutes after ordering but must wait an hour for delivery. As for ordering beverages, that’s so foolishly decadent that it’s never even occurred to me. (And those who are born into wealth, those who achieve wealth through hard work tend to eschew such decadent waste.)
The most likely explanations all involve decadence, and usually spoiled kids who were born into wealth.
[ Faints with indignation. ]
Microwaves are for warming plates. Nothing else.
This is the car for delivering meals that include mushy peas.
Well, yeah, few microwave the water enough to bring it to a proper boil. But still….
[ Begins planning David’s struggle session. ]
In all seriousness, it seems easier to use a kettle, and I only use a microwave to reheat a mug that has grown cold.
It’s a pity your first car couldn’t be a Fokker.
It’s a pity your first car couldn’t be a Fokker.
Back in WWII a pilot from 303 Squadron was awarded the DFC and was asked to give a speech to a local Ladies Auxilliary Group and tell of some of his exploits.
“There I was, Fokkers above me, Fokkers below me, Fokkers behind me, Fokkers to the left and right, Fokkers in front of me,”
“Excuse me Flight Lieutenant Wyrzlzyiwcz.” the moderator interjected, “I don’t think the ladies know what a Fokker is.”
“In this case, the Fokkers were Messerschmitts”
Exactly the joke I was subtly alluding to.
Exactly the joke I was subtly alluding to.
It is a classic for a reason…
I am still confused by the door issue a two-door with a hatch back are often referred to as a “three door” and what if you rolled up in one of these – they would be great for really rural routes/deliveries, but do those count as doors and is 6 too many?
Aside from wondering why the hell anyone needs that many “staffers”, we got a real Politburo vibe here.
Isn’t “Destiny” a stripper name? A female stripper to be clear.
When Bill Clinton lost to Bush, his staffers trashed the White House on the way out, pulling phone cords our of the walls, dumping waste baskets, removing things that should have stayed, not turning over papers relevant to the transition. Dems.
The news channels are all over the news about Homan and deportations. Homan came on Fox and said that under the first Trump admin when he was Ice director, 91% of the deportations were criminals. Ignored of course. This time there will be more deportations than that but no news channel is admitting that it is necessary or admitting that Obama deported hundreds of thousands.
By the way, we could give every deportee a first class plane ticket and it would be cheaper than the benefits they are giving out now.
The lady fired from FEMA for avoiding MAGA sign houses is yelling that this was official FEMA policy, not her idea. Get out the popcorm.
Wow. I’m way behind today. You might find Mr. Destiny’s wiki bio interesting. Well the wording anyway.
@JuliaM
I would venture one of those liberal things that never happened.
Added: I now see Muldoon said similar.
[ Checks context of thread and other posts by same person. ] No.
Defining decadence down.
That has a strong whiff of artifice about it. Shoddy artifice at that.