Josiah
@powersurf.bsky.social
PDX. Designer. Theme park fan. Sometimes seminarian.
Walmart's weird Grinch ad campaign has these ambiance videos. Having the Walmart logo and giant QR code planted in front of a train of consumer goods is a good idea if YOU'VE NEVER READ THE GRINCH.
#DrSeuss #Walmart #Christmas #Grinch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wpN...
#DrSeuss #Walmart #Christmas #Grinch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wpN...
WhoKnewVille Town Square | Ambient Room
YouTube video by Walmart
www.youtube.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Walmart's weird Grinch ad campaign has these ambiance videos. Having the Walmart logo and giant QR code planted in front of a train of consumer goods is a good idea if YOU'VE NEVER READ THE GRINCH.
#DrSeuss #Walmart #Christmas #Grinch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wpN...
#DrSeuss #Walmart #Christmas #Grinch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wpN...
I was not prepared for where @remedygames.com is taking Control 2. Very excited.
December 12, 2025 at 5:04 AM
I was not prepared for where @remedygames.com is taking Control 2. Very excited.
Somehow totally missed the whole EPIC: The Musical thing over the last several years. The whole project, from the creation to the internet building a full movie out of animatics, is pretty amazing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K-e...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K-e...
EPIC: The Musical (FULL MOVIE- 1080p VERSION)
YouTube video by Lynn Diavol
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Somehow totally missed the whole EPIC: The Musical thing over the last several years. The whole project, from the creation to the internet building a full movie out of animatics, is pretty amazing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K-e...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K-e...
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Today is John Riley's first day as CEO of Six Flags, and if he doesn't cosplay as Mr Six at some point what are we even doing
December 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Today is John Riley's first day as CEO of Six Flags, and if he doesn't cosplay as Mr Six at some point what are we even doing
Finally tries 37signals' Writebook (released under their Once brand). It seemed like such a cool project with neat applications but…
…it's REALLY bad. Tons of formatting glitches. Almost no ability to do custom formatting (I'm talking *line breaks*). Really disappointed.
once.com/writebook
…it's REALLY bad. Tons of formatting glitches. Almost no ability to do custom formatting (I'm talking *line breaks*). Really disappointed.
once.com/writebook
Writebook
Instantly publish your own books on the web for free, no publisher required.
once.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Finally tries 37signals' Writebook (released under their Once brand). It seemed like such a cool project with neat applications but…
…it's REALLY bad. Tons of formatting glitches. Almost no ability to do custom formatting (I'm talking *line breaks*). Really disappointed.
once.com/writebook
…it's REALLY bad. Tons of formatting glitches. Almost no ability to do custom formatting (I'm talking *line breaks*). Really disappointed.
once.com/writebook
It’s ok, Netflix will make a lot of noise about Warner Bros but it’ll either evaporate completely or it’ll get a season of content and then be cancelled, never to be heard from again.
Netflix has won the bidding war to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery.
The sale is not yet finalized, as the U.S. Department of Justice could also interfere due to anti-trust concerns.
(Source: www.thewrap.com/netflix-wins...)
The sale is not yet finalized, as the U.S. Department of Justice could also interfere due to anti-trust concerns.
(Source: www.thewrap.com/netflix-wins...)
December 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM
It’s ok, Netflix will make a lot of noise about Warner Bros but it’ll either evaporate completely or it’ll get a season of content and then be cancelled, never to be heard from again.
Speaking of bad UX, if go to the Roku Channel, find a movie or show you want to watch is locked behind a paid plan, you're offered a "See Plans" call-to-action.
…and THAT takes you to a login/creation page.
That seems like a not-great conversion strategy. 🙃
…and THAT takes you to a login/creation page.
That seems like a not-great conversion strategy. 🙃
December 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Speaking of bad UX, if go to the Roku Channel, find a movie or show you want to watch is locked behind a paid plan, you're offered a "See Plans" call-to-action.
…and THAT takes you to a login/creation page.
That seems like a not-great conversion strategy. 🙃
…and THAT takes you to a login/creation page.
That seems like a not-great conversion strategy. 🙃
Purely from a UX perspective, it's amazing how half-hearted and all-around worse Apple Music Replay is compared to Spotify Wrapped.
December 3, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Purely from a UX perspective, it's amazing how half-hearted and all-around worse Apple Music Replay is compared to Spotify Wrapped.
I'm at a loss for how badly Netflix is flubbing their games. Why invest in acquiring games and studios only to treat it like this? It's a UX mire.
I had a few friends want to nab Red Dead Redemption and couldn't figure out how till I linked them directly to the game on the App Store. 🤷
I had a few friends want to nab Red Dead Redemption and couldn't figure out how till I linked them directly to the game on the App Store. 🤷
December 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I'm at a loss for how badly Netflix is flubbing their games. Why invest in acquiring games and studios only to treat it like this? It's a UX mire.
I had a few friends want to nab Red Dead Redemption and couldn't figure out how till I linked them directly to the game on the App Store. 🤷
I had a few friends want to nab Red Dead Redemption and couldn't figure out how till I linked them directly to the game on the App Store. 🤷
What happened in Dr. Seuss headquarters that it suddenly seems like there is Grinch merch everywhere? Is it because of the 2000 Grinch 25th anniversary this year?
December 2, 2025 at 12:15 AM
What happened in Dr. Seuss headquarters that it suddenly seems like there is Grinch merch everywhere? Is it because of the 2000 Grinch 25th anniversary this year?
‘Tis the season to try and convince @realgdt.bsky.social to listen to the Midnight Carols for no other reason than that I think he’d like it (and would make it a great limited series).
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
December 1, 2025 at 2:43 AM
‘Tis the season to try and convince @realgdt.bsky.social to listen to the Midnight Carols for no other reason than that I think he’d like it (and would make it a great limited series).
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
This Stranger Things season 5 release plan is just…so bad.
November 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
This Stranger Things season 5 release plan is just…so bad.
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rich dudes got freakier after butlers fell out of fashion, like say what you will about having domestic servants but clearly it was some sort of moderating force on old rich dudes having a fancy man follow you around saying shit like "oh dear sir, that wouldn't be very becoming"
November 29, 2025 at 6:43 AM
rich dudes got freakier after butlers fell out of fashion, like say what you will about having domestic servants but clearly it was some sort of moderating force on old rich dudes having a fancy man follow you around saying shit like "oh dear sir, that wouldn't be very becoming"
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@cabel.panic.com 👀 Might you be interested in this local Craigslist find? portland.craigslist.org/mlt/clt/d/po...
Presskit and photos from Walt Disney's FANTASIA 1985 reissue! - collectibles - by owner - sale - craigslist
Original presskit for the 1985 reissue of Walt Disney's masterpiece FANTASIA includes color folder, 21 pages of press info and behind the scenes production info, and four 8x10 b/w publicity stills...
portland.craigslist.org
November 27, 2025 at 2:47 AM
@cabel.panic.com 👀 Might you be interested in this local Craigslist find? portland.craigslist.org/mlt/clt/d/po...
I want to be excited for this but I’ve seen this story play out several times. This will show up for a few key days, get rotated around parks internationally, and then disappear.
Remember Lucky? Mobile Muppet Labs? The little walking droids? HERBIE?
Remember Lucky? Mobile Muppet Labs? The little walking droids? HERBIE?
⛄️ The new free-roaming Olaf audio-animatronic will make appearances in the Arendelle Bay show in World of Frozen, the new immersive world coming soon to Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris, and special limited-time appearances in World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.
November 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I want to be excited for this but I’ve seen this story play out several times. This will show up for a few key days, get rotated around parks internationally, and then disappear.
Remember Lucky? Mobile Muppet Labs? The little walking droids? HERBIE?
Remember Lucky? Mobile Muppet Labs? The little walking droids? HERBIE?
This looks like a theme park stunt show.
I have faith Nolan’s final work will be a lot more cinematic but 😬
I have faith Nolan’s final work will be a lot more cinematic but 😬
November 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
This looks like a theme park stunt show.
I have faith Nolan’s final work will be a lot more cinematic but 😬
I have faith Nolan’s final work will be a lot more cinematic but 😬
I have been to #EpicUniverse and I have many thoughts but overall a really impressive achievement. Really amazing to see a modern theme park built from the ground up and witness it at its beginnings.
November 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I have been to #EpicUniverse and I have many thoughts but overall a really impressive achievement. Really amazing to see a modern theme park built from the ground up and witness it at its beginnings.
“Mom, I want to go to the Copacabana”
“We have the Copacabana at home!”
“We have the Copacabana at home!”
November 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM
“Mom, I want to go to the Copacabana”
“We have the Copacabana at home!”
“We have the Copacabana at home!”
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Vine reboot called diVine has been launched 📱
• Funded by Jack Dorsey
• Includes over 100K videos from Vine's archive
• Users can upload 6-second videos
• AI-generated content is not allowed
• Funded by Jack Dorsey
• Includes over 100K videos from Vine's archive
• Users can upload 6-second videos
• AI-generated content is not allowed
November 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Vine reboot called diVine has been launched 📱
• Funded by Jack Dorsey
• Includes over 100K videos from Vine's archive
• Users can upload 6-second videos
• AI-generated content is not allowed
• Funded by Jack Dorsey
• Includes over 100K videos from Vine's archive
• Users can upload 6-second videos
• AI-generated content is not allowed
"Make sure you get your tickets before they sell out."
Shout-out to the parents who will have to field "can I go to Saudi Arabia" questions. Why is he acting like this is a traveling experience going state-to-state in Walmart parking lots?
Shout-out to the parents who will have to field "can I go to Saudi Arabia" questions. Why is he acting like this is a traveling experience going state-to-state in Walmart parking lots?
MrBeast's temporary "theme park" in Saudi Arabia opens tomorrow.
Here's the promo video he just posted to Twitter.
Here's the promo video he just posted to Twitter.
November 13, 2025 at 12:55 AM
"Make sure you get your tickets before they sell out."
Shout-out to the parents who will have to field "can I go to Saudi Arabia" questions. Why is he acting like this is a traveling experience going state-to-state in Walmart parking lots?
Shout-out to the parents who will have to field "can I go to Saudi Arabia" questions. Why is he acting like this is a traveling experience going state-to-state in Walmart parking lots?
1) I am very excited for the #SteamFrame. Having a new standalone #VR headset that is a solid alternative to Meta will be great. store.steampowered.com/sale/steamfr...
2) It's very deceptive to show this when passthrough is monochrome only 🫤
2) It's very deceptive to show this when passthrough is monochrome only 🫤
November 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
1) I am very excited for the #SteamFrame. Having a new standalone #VR headset that is a solid alternative to Meta will be great. store.steampowered.com/sale/steamfr...
2) It's very deceptive to show this when passthrough is monochrome only 🫤
2) It's very deceptive to show this when passthrough is monochrome only 🫤
No. Please.
“employees are now required to smile if they are within 10 ft of a shopper.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within 4 ft, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help.”
www.wilx.com/2025/11/07/t...
“employees are now required to smile if they are within 10 ft of a shopper.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within 4 ft, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help.”
www.wilx.com/2025/11/07/t...
Target is now requiring its employees to smile more
As the holiday season fast approaches, Target is urging its employees to add a little more “jolly” to their work routine.
www.wilx.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:40 AM
No. Please.
“employees are now required to smile if they are within 10 ft of a shopper.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within 4 ft, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help.”
www.wilx.com/2025/11/07/t...
“employees are now required to smile if they are within 10 ft of a shopper.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within 4 ft, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help.”
www.wilx.com/2025/11/07/t...