Today’s kids are busier than ever, which means parents are often feeding them something quick on those days. A quick go to has been Lunchables, a prepackaged kid-friendly meal with a sweet treat inside. Some are just made to be snacks and those contain crackers, cheese, luncheon meat and cookies or candy. But the other Lunchables come complete with full sandwiches, pizza, chicken nuggets or hot dogs and include a drink.
They made the perfect thing to grab in a pinch and fit perfectly into lunch boxes. But parents are getting a jolt as a new consumer release reveals that these solutions to a quick meal or snack actually contain large amounts of lead. Yes, lead. Turns out there isn’t really a regulation on how much lead can be in foods in America outside of California. One dad took to social media to express his dismay at the discovery of this information.
Pearlmania500 says in a shocked tone, “oh my God, Lunchables have lead in them? They got 74% of the maximum allowable dose. We have a maximum allowable doses of lead? On no, that’s in California because there is no federal limit so you can just put–THERE’S NO FEDERAL LIMIT TO HOW MUCH LEAD YOU CAN PUT IN A LUNCHABLE!”
Consumer reports research is out there for all concerned parents to see #parenting #schoollunch #moms #dads #grandparents #PTA #pizza #pearlmania500 #news getting harder to trust these food companies
The more he reads the consumer report, the more shocked he becomes at the staggering amount of lead found in these products our children consume. Parents in the comments are just as flabbergasted as he is.
“Thank goodness it’s not in paint anymore so paint chips are now safer to eat than luncables,” someone writes.
“WAIT IS THAT WHY THE CEO OF THE COMPANY SAID HE WOULDN’T FEED THEM TO HIS KIDS,” a commenter questions.
“Well thank God they took the lead out of the paint and made sure the kids eat it in their lunch,” another writes.
“My daughter has high lead levels and we couldn’t figure out why. We changed everything except eating lunchables,” someone else says.
One commenter wrote a multi-comment response to the video explaining that his college professor warned them of the high levels of lead in foods. Others were now suddenly thankful their parents couldn’t afford to buy Lunchables when they were children. This will likely be something that spurs change, but in the meantime parents are probably going to toss out these quick meals just in case.
It’s mu-fu-‘ Lunchables, man 5 dollars a pack We gon’ make… | Flickr
The “sandwich technique,” also known as a “compliment sandwich” or “feedback sandwich,” has been a tool for delivering criticism since the 1940s. But it really became something of a workplace staple after 1984, thanks to Mary Kay Ash’s book “People Management.”
The idea seems sound enough. The deliverer of the criticism would first offer a compliment to the recipient, followed by the actual feedback, then another bit of praise. This should theoretically allow the criticism to be received without bruising any ego or hurting any feelings. Everybody wins.
But according to organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant, the compliment sandwich “doesn’t taste as good as it looks.”
One being that people are simply too familiar with it. So whatever compliment is given, no matter how genuine it may be, people know what’s coming next and they begin “waiting for the other shoe drop.” Knowing the compliments are obligatory can actually make someone take the criticism ever more personally.
Two: the opposite can happen. Because people tend to remember the first and last parts of a conversation, the criticism might be downplayed or outright buried underneath the positive feedback. This goes especially for narcissists, Grant notes.
Luckily there is a kind, yet efficient way to give some tough love. And it all boils down to one simple sentence:
“I’m giving you these comments because I have very high expectations and I know that you can reach them.”
The phrase comes from a 2013 study conducted by researchers at Stanford,who were able to increase a student’s openness to criticism by at least 40% just by using those 19 words.
As Grant explains, this strategy works because it conveys an intention to help a person become the best version of themselves. “It’s surprisingly easy to hear a hard truth when it comes from someone who believes in your potential and cares about your success.”
Of course, using the exact words isn’t mandatory. The point is focusing on helping someone improve, rather than attacking or patronizing them.
To that point, Grant also has a few other helpful pointers, like not assuming a position of superiority, asking if the person is open to feedback first (Grant attests they usually welcome it) and lastly, keeping the language transparent, not manipulative.
At the end of the day, most people want to grow, become better people, and live up to their potential. Remembering that one little truism can go a long way.
Dr. Karan Rajan, a super popular TikTok user who creates videos about health and medical mysteries, posted a video about the dangers of flushing the toilet with the lid open and it will definitely change how many people use the restroom.
It will also make those who’ve always flushed with the lid open recoil in fear and shiver with regret. According to the doctor, every time you flush the toilet, an invisible raging sewage volcano flies out of the bowl, contaminating everything in the bathroom.
“Your puny human eyes can’t see this, but there’s a tidal wave of microscopic particles that fill the air after a flush,” Dr. Rajan says before sharing a video that appears to have been filmed with an infrared camera. The video shows that when a toilet is flushed, particles from the bowl are projected into the air at 2 meters (6.5 feet) per second.
“The same droplets can reach 15 meters (49 feet) above the toilet bowl within 8 seconds. Toilet soup goes everywhere,” Dr. Rajan says in the video.
(Note: The audio appears to have been disabled on the video.)
Dr. Rajan ends the video by sharing some basic hygiene tips: “Close the lid, wash your hands, stop touching your eyes so much and maybe move your toothbrush.”
While the video may upset those who have flushed with the lid open for years, one commenter made a horrifying observation. “So flushing whilst still sitting down is a bad idea then,” Kevin Wilson wrote in the comments. “This is the first thing that I thought when I watched this,” Mr Unknown added.
Dua Lipa’s third studio album, Radical Optimism is almost here. And tonight (April 12), the pop powerhouse has given us a new taste from the long-awaited album. Her new single, “Illusion” features Lipa with a sharper lens, and won’t be easily swayed by any man’s tricks
Written and produced alongside Caroline Ailin, Danny L. Harle, Tobias Jesso Jr. and Kevin Parker, “Illusion” is a punchy track, as Lipa rises to the top her fierce, confident game.
“Ooh, what you doin’? / Don’t know who you think that you’re confusing / I be like, ‘Ooh, it’s amusing / You think I’m gonna fall for an illusion,’” sings Lipa on the song’s chorus.
“‘Illusion’ was the first song Caroline, Danny, Tobias, Kevin and I worked on together, and it really broke the ice for the record,” said Lipa about the song in a statement. “It’s about knowing what you’re getting yourself into, but staying for the hell of it. The joke’s on them, it’s the fun of playing someone at their own game because ultimately you won’t fall for an illusion.”
In the song’s accompanying video — directed by Tanu Muino — Lipa delivers some of her most elaborate choreography yet, as she dancers along high divers and synchronized at the Piscina Municipal de Montjuïc in Barcelona.
You can see the video for “Illusion” above.
Radical Optimism is out 5/3 via Warner Records. Find more information here.
Drake has reportedly been dismissed from all Astroworld lawsuits, according to TMZ. The publication shared that the “First Person Shooter” hitmaker was granted a motion for summary judgment and as a result, all the claims against him were dismissed.
Court documents obtained by TMZ noted that a judge in Harris County, Texas heard the Astroworld-related arguments and chose to dismiss all claims against Drake with prejudice.
Drake had been previously named a defendant in some lawsuits related to the Astroworld Festival tragedy of 2021. Plaintiffs had reportedly alleged that Drake, who performed on stage at the festival as a guest of the founder and creator, rapper Travis Scott, helped incite the crushing frenzy, which resulted in several deaths and injuries.
Drake reportedly argued that him showing up as a guest of Scott shouldn’t be grounds for legal action. Evidently, he added that he shouldn’t be held responsible for any injuries or casualties, as he wasn’t involved with planning the festival.
Scott, along with Apple, also reportedly asked to be removed from the lawsuits, suggesting that safety measures were not his responsibility. However, a Harris County judge denied both Scott’s and Apple’s request.
The Astroworld trial is scheduled to begin in May.
Being a fan of great tequila can be an expensive hobby. While you can find a lot of great bottles between the $30 and $50 price range, there actually is something special about those “over $100” bottles. Yes, that’s right, I’m sorry to say it because I love a good deal as much as the next person, but expensive bottles can provide an experience that a lot of the cheaper bottles just can’t match.
But, and this is important, don’t fall into the assumption that just because a bottle is expensive, it’s great. I don’t want to name any names here, but many of the most popular brands out there charge a premium because of extravagant bottle design or name recognition. And it straight up sucks to shell out a whole lot of money on a bottle only to end up thinking “What’s the big deal?” when you take a sip.
To help guide you to some truly great bottles, we’re pointing you in the direction of our favorite tequilas over $100 and ranking them from great to outstanding. Believe it or not, there is a tier even higher than this once you get into the $200-$300 range, but we’ll save that for another day. Let’s drink!
Jose Cuervo, despite being the best-selling tequila brand in the entire industry, has a less-than-stellar reputation amongst tequila enthusiasts. That’s a shame because of the Reserva De La Familia line, the brand’s top-shelf expressions, are all pretty damn amazing.
For this line, Jose Cuervo uses only the inner portions of hand-harvested agave that is planted in the estate’s rich volcanic soil and cooked a La Rojeña for 40 hours before its roller mill extracted and twice distilled in copper pots. The tequila is then aged for three years in American and French white oak barrels and blended with vintage reserves.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: More oak than anything here, with some sweet vanilla and cinnamon peering through. Let this one breathe for a while after you pour it.
Palate: Toasted almonds with some bitter coffee notes, a rush of sweet vanilla, cinnamon, and dark and rich molasses.
Finish:Toasty and leathery with some oak and caramel.
The Bottom Line:
Toasty and rich, this is the sort of aged tequila that comes across as heavy and decadent.
For a time Volcan De Mi Tierra’s XA was a bottle-service exclusive that could cost your table well over $1000 a bottle. Thankfully, those days are over as the XA has hit the retail space in recent years giving us a much more manageable price.
This XA additive-free tequila is crafted at NOM 1523, Agrotequilera de Jalisco, and features a blend of reposado, añejo, and extra añejo tequilas made from agave cooked in a high-pressure autoclave that is rested in American White Oak barrels.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: A mix of rich chocolate and roasted agave. Sweet and inviting.
Palate: Devil’s food chocolate with some nutty coffee tones, dark cherry fruitiness, and delicate floral honey. Very pleasing and easy to drink.
Finish: Super smooth with a gentle spice.
The Bottom Line:
Smooth and remarkably easy to drink. It’s not heavy on the agave brightness though, so if that’s what you’re looking for you’ll have to look elsewhere.
Cierto is a multi-award winning tequila picking up nearly 100 awards in its brief life including Tequila of the Year 2019 at Intl. Spirits Competition NYC, Best Reposado at Craft Distillers Spirits Competition in 2022, and Double Gold at both the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the SIP awards in 2023.
So if you’re coming to this bottle with high expectations, you should, and luckily, it delivers. The tequila is produced at NOM 1146, Tequileña. It is an additive-free tequila using agave cooked in a low-pressure autoclave that is then roller mill extracted, fermented in open-air fermentation fibers, twice distilled in copper pots, and aged for 18 months in French oak casks.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Warm roasted agave notes dominate the nose but there is the slightest hint of chili pepper lingering. It’s inviting and sweet.
Palate: Bright mango notes mixed with chili powder with a balance of vegetal qualities and the more mellow notes of oak.
Finish: Chocolate and oak, this tequila finishes with that barrel-aged flavor but doesn’t come across as too woody, there is a lot of sweetness here that owns the finish.
The Bottom Line:
Bright and spicy with a lot of agave character and a subtle mellow finish.
By far Mijenta’s best expression, the añejo is premium sipping tequila through and through.
This additive-free tequila is produced at NOM 1412, Destiladora de Los Altos, Magenta’s agave is cooked in low-pressure autoclaves before being roller mill extracted and fermented in stainless steel tanks, double distilled in a stainless still pot and aged for a minimum of 18 months in French Oak, American White Oak, and Cherry barrels and Acacia casks.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: I’m getting prominent chocolate notes over shifting caramel, roasted agave, cinnamon, and anise qualities. A real bouquet of sensations.
Palate: The flavor begins in juicy sweet cherry territory before morphing into slightly bitter roasted black tea and caramel and a gentle dusting of nutmeg.
Finish: A mix of oak and coffee with a warm melted chocolate flavor that rests on the tongue and grows in intensity between sips.
The Bottom Line:
Deeply complex and delicious, this tequila leans into rich tones with dark fruit character.
Valor is the only blanco on our list, which might give you pause considering paying over $100 for a blanco is rare. Trust me, it’s worth it.
Produced at NOM 1599, Familia Landeros, Valor’s blanco tequila is additive-free and made from agave cooked in a low-pressure autoclave that is roller mill extracted, fermented in open-air fermentation tanks and twice distilled in a stainless steel pot.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: A medley of cooked agave, rosemary sage, and citrus, with a tiny hint of rainwater.
Palate: Agave at the forefront with some orange citrus and salt and an earthy dustiness, like fresh crushed black peppercorns.
Finish: Lots of citrus on the backend, with some green pepper, herbs, and a strong minerality.
The Bottom Line:
Agave forward and earthy. A simple pure tequila with a deep flavor worth exploring.
3. El Tesoro — Mundial Knob Creek 2023 Edition Añejo
Dropped at the tail end of 2023, this special release from El Tesoro was overseen by master distiller Carle Camarena and was aged for 12 months in charred oak whiskey barrels from Knob Creek.
Those barrels provide a palpable whiskey character, so if you’re a whiskey fan dipping your toes into the world of aged tequila this is a great choice for you. But drink sparingly, this is a limited release so once it’s gone it’s gone.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Rich cinnamon and dew hover over a roasted agave body.
Palate: Very delicate with a buttery quality, black pepper, citrus zest, more of the cinnamon from the nose, and a floral sweetness.
Finish: Smooth with high minerality, soft oak qualities, and an all-spice aftertaste.
The Bottom Line:
A tequila truly worth savoring and one that never gets boring for your tastebuds to explore.
I might’ve given Cascahuín’s Extra Añejo the top spot if it wasn’t so hard to find right now. Hopefully, that’s remedied soon (it’s readily available in Mexico) but if you do manage to come across this bottle pick it up without question. Not convinced. Fine. This additive-free aged expression hails from NOM 1123, Tequila Cascahuin, and is aged for four years in American oak ex-bourbon barrels.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: So peppery it tickles the nose! I’m getting delicate vanilla tones, dried cranberries, and caramel with oak hovering over it all. A lot going on here!
Palate: Caramelized agave mixed with a bit of cocoa bitterness and berries and a gentle kiss of cinnamon.
Finish: A bit spicy and fruity with a lot of oak.
The Bottom Line:
A rich fruity and spicy aged tequila perfect for slow sipping and savoring.
G4 is beloved by tequila enthusiasts for its high quality and relatively affordable blanco. The blanco is additive-free, under $40, and has a wonderful agave-forward flavor that is bright and spikey. So if all you’ve had is the blanco, I don’t blame you, why spend more money when the cheapest bottle is capable of being your favorite? But trust us, if you love tequila you need to try the other expressions because they’re worth the higher price tag.
With this Extra Añejo you still get all of the bright grassy agave forward flavor of the blanco, with just a bit more complexity and a silkier mouthfeel thanks to the three years it spends aging in Tennessee whiskey barrels/
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Really lush tones at the nose, a mix of caramelized agave, delicate jasmine flowers, cracked black pepper, wet earth, and vanilla.
Palate: The agave bite and grassy flavor of the blanco is here joined by a mix of dessert tones like sweet vanilla, spicy cinnamon, and baking spices.
Finish: Silky smooth with a very light barrel influence.
The Bottom Line:
An añejo that still comes across as bright and grassy with some dessert-like complexity and surprisingly light barrel influence. For me, a person whose favorite expression is blanco, that’s a welcome rarity.
Despite what you might think, there is a hierarchy of possessed dolls. Chauncey, M3GAN, and that weirdo little boy are the new kids on the block, but they wouldn’t be anywhere without the sacrifices made by their ancestors, like Billy the Puppet or Annabelle. And then there’s… Chucky.
Chucky doesn’t “play by the rules,” which is funny because he is literally a doll, but the little menace has been taking jabs at other demonic dolls for a while now, which is honestly pretty low. They should not be pitted against each other when there is so little representation as there is. And yet, Chucky has continued his feud with M3GAN, the It-doll of the moment in the new season of his TV show.
In season three, episode five of Syfy series Chucky, the titular doll is channel surfing when he comes across M3GAN. Who even cares if that movie isn’t on cable? Chucky is immediately disgusted by her and begins to yell curse words that a child doll should never have heard in the first place.
“Little bitch, she stole my moves!” he says before adding, “F*ck you, M-‘Three’-gan.” That’ll show her.
Chucky saying this about Megan was probably my favorite part about this episode pic.twitter.com/wt4D3osZns
It didn’t stop there: Chucky also tuned into The Boy, which he called “a joke” and laughed at the puppet in Dead Silence, saying, “This one didn’t even get a franchise.” All the little possessed dolls and puppets around the world who dreamed of leading their own movie were crushed.
Unfortunately, it seems like this won’t be the last from them. Jason Blum, the producer of M3GANthinks Chucky wouldn’t stand a chance. “There’s no question that M3GAN would definitely win. She’s much smarter than Chucky,” he told Syfy last year. Forget Godzilla X Kong, why are we not funding M3gan X Chucky? There seems to be more potential there.
Welcome to SNX DLX, your weekly roundup of the best sneakers to hit the internet. Spring has been a weird season for this year in sneakers. We’ve had an inconsistent number of drops since the season started, mostly dominated by Nike. Today, we’re happy to report that this week we’re finally getting big drops from some of the other brands.
Sure, Nike is still taking up most of the spots… but what do you expect on a week where the brand is dropping not one, not two, but three (!) Kobe Protros?
We called it at the end of last year, 2024 shall be the year of the Kobe Protro resurgence, and we welcome it with open arms. Or, you know, open wallets. Anyway, we’ve got a lot to get to, here are this week’s best sneaker drops and where to find them.
Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 1000 When Things Were Pure (Pink/Black)
Beloved Chicago designer Joe Freshgoods is back with a new NB collaboration, and like JF x NB collaborations tend to be, this one is kind of a big deal. Unless you don’t consider the return of the New Balance 1000 silhouette a big deal, in which case we’d like to know — what’s wrong with you? All of the best New Balance silhouettes in rotation right now are forgotten classics, so we’re fully expecting the 1000 to follow the same trajectory as the 550.
Mostly because it looks way cooler (no shade to 550 fans).
The New Balance 1000 is built from a mix of open-mesh at the upper with iridescent leather overlays, embroidered details at the heel, reflective 3M foxing, and lace webbing. As is the case with all Joe Freshgoods drops, there is a deep story behind this collection. The name, “When Things Were Pure,” points to the early days of the new millennium when basement parties were the “epicenter of culture” and rap videos served as “our textbooks,” aka (apparently) “when things were pure.”
I always love a deep concept so I don’t have anything negative to say here! The sneaker drops in two colorways, a copper-toned black rendition, and a bright shimmering pink and white.
The Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 100 When Things Were Pure collection is set to drop on April 12 at the Joe Freshgoods webstore.
So did Nike intend to drop this one on New Year’s Eve weekend but forgot? This shimmering high-top Jordan 1 demands attention thanks to its cracked Metallic Silver leather upper. The entire upper, including the swoosh, is dipped in this one color with a white tongue, midsole, and laces for some contrast. The sneaker rides atop a translucent outsole and has a plated wing logo for an extra little dose of flash.
The Women’s Air Jordan 1 High OG Chrome is out now for a retail price of $180. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.
Adidas has linked up with Hong Kong-based streetwear brand, Edison Chen’s CLOT, for an elevated luxury remix of the classic Superstar silhouette. The sneaker features a smoothed-out patent leather upper with full textile lining, lace tassels, and a chunky jagged outsole. It’s equal parts sneaker and dress shoe.
The Clot x Adidas Superstar By Edison Chen is set to drop on April 12th at 7:00 AM PDT for a retail price of $200. Pick up a pair via the Adidas CONFIRMED app.
So clean that it almost sparkles! The Jordan 5 SE Sail is a must-pick-up if you’re a Jordan head. Here you’ve got a smooth luxurious leather upper in Sail with a mix of Coconut Milk and Light Orewood Brown accents, giving the sneaker a sort of monochromatic vibe. Contrasting those softer colors are bold strikes of black at the heel, toe, and sharktooth, which is also speckled for that extra little hit of detail.
The Air Jordan 5 SE Sail is set to drop on April 13th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $210. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.
The first of many Kobe’s dropping this week, the Venice Beach utilizes the 8 Protro silhouette with a breathable upper dressed in a psychedelic mix of red, yellow, teal, and grey. According to Nike, the colorway is inspired by Venice Beach, Los Angeles, and is a nod to the neighborhood’s streetball scene.
To balance out all the color, this sneaker sports a grey primer base, which keeps the design from looking too out of control. Having said that, I would’ve liked to see Nike just go for it and give us full psychedelia. But hey, I guess that’s what the LeBron line is for.
The Nike Kobe 8 Protro Venice Beach is set to drop on April 13th at 8:00 AM PST for a retail price of $190. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.
If the bright swirling psychedelic vibe of Venice Beach isn’t your thing, Nike is also taking us east with the Kobe 4 Protro Philly. A nod to Kobe’s hometown, the Philly features a mix of Varsity Royal blue with Varsity Red accents at the collar, outlining the swoosh, throughout the laces, and underfoot.
Of the three Kobe’s launching this week, this one has to be my least favorite.
The Nike Kobe 4 Protro Philly is set to drop on April 13th at 8:00 AM PST for a retail price of $190. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.
The last of the travel-themed Kobe’s dropping this week is easily the best. The Kobe 6 Protro Italian Camo sports a snakeskin-inspired upper in camouflage with crimson accents and Zoom Air tech in the forefoot. The colorway is a nod to Kobe’s time in Italy (which he called home for 7 years) and takes its main inspiration from Italian military fatigues.
Of the three this isn’t just the best colorway, but the best silhouette, as the 6 is the coolest the line has ever looked.
The Nike Kobe 6 Protro Italian Camo is set to drop on April 13th at 8:00 AM PST for a retail price of $190. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.
Everyone — brands and consumers — seem obsessed with the Y2K comeback, and if you’re not feeling that and want to take things back to the ‘90s, Adidas is letting you do that with this new Crazy 98 drop (you could argue 98 is too close to the new millennium, which, fair).
This sneaker features a mixed leather, mesh, and synthetic upper riding on an EVA midsole with Adiprene cushioning and a classic three-color mix of black, white, and purple. The swirling details along the upper make this sneaker look like a fingerprint to me, which is cool if you’ve always wanted a sneaker that, you know, looks like a fingerprint. Who doesn’t want that?
The Adidas Crazy 98 Core Black is set to drop on April 13th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $150. Pick up a pair at the Adidas webstore.
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There are no two human beings who are exactly alike. One of the funny quirks of evolution is that some of us can do things with our bodies we think are routine, but are impossible for others.
Some people can wiggle their ears, others can’t. Some can wiggle their nose like Samantha from “Bewitched” while others just look really silly when making an attempt.
Not everyone can lick their elbow but most wouldn’t attempt to do so in public.
A Twitter user named Massimo dropped some knowledge about a skill that not everyone has and even fewer discuss: ear rumbling.
Those of us who can do it know exactly what it is, while it’s a mystery to those who cannot.
A part of the human population can voluntarily control the tensor tympani, a muscle within the ear. Contracting this muscle produces vibration and sound. The sound is usually described as a rumbling sound https://bit.ly/2Clijefu00a0pic.twitter.com/ianKb60EK8
People who can ear rumble have the ability to control the tensor tympani, a muscle within the ear. Contracting the muscle creates a rushing, rumbling sound that, if flexed enough, can drown out a significant amount of noise.
This can be useful when someone is saying something that you don’t want to hear but don’t want to be rude and cover your ears. It can come in real handy if someone is about to spoil your favorite TV show or if you live with someone who can’t stop nagging.
Some people cannot voluntarily create the rumbling sound but hear it when they let out a large yawn.
There’s a Reddit sub-forum just for ear rumblers with over 60,000 people. Here’s how some of them get rumblin’.
“I just squeeze the muscle in my ears I guess,” — melvinthefish
“When I flex and hold whatever I’m manipulating to do that, I get my rumble,” — ttywzl
“I get a mild rumble just doing the usual flex, but i can make it a bit louder by bringing my top lip up to my nose,” — Willmono7
“The best way I can describe it is I ‘squint my ears,'” —SteeleIT
The muscle exists to mask-low frequency sounds so we can focus on those at a higher frequency. It also works to mute sounds we create ourselves such as eating potato chips or coughing. It’s a way that helps us from becoming annoyed with our own bodies.
Unfortunately, the muscle has a rather slow reaction time so it cannot prevent us from hearing loud sudden noises like a gunshot or a book slamming on the ground.
Massimo’s tweet caused quite a stir on the platform.
Been able to do that forever and wiggle my ears independently. Regrettably It doesn’t attract women and I can’t make money from it. Sad face.
To me it sounds like when there’s a big thunderstorm and the thunder is just lowly rolling around in the sky forever with only tiny flashes of lightning that don’t leave the clouds
Quick! We need a Venn Diagram to show people who can do this, people who have internal monologues, people who have synaesthesia, and people with any other weird “I thought everyone did this” stuff.
— Marian Matta writes (among other things) (@MadWomansKnitti) February 18, 2020
Although scientists have known about ear rumbling since at least the 1800s, there doesn’t appear to have been too much research on the topic. We know that some can rumble and others cannot, but it’s unclear how it breaks down percentage-wise or if it’s more prevalent in certain groups.
The good news is that the word is starting to get out and people who’ve been rumbling all their lives suddenly don’t feel so alone.
For his first role since winning an Oscar, Robert Downey Jr. plays not one, not two, not three, but four different characters in The Sympathizer.
The HBO limited series, from brilliant Decision to Leave, The Handmaiden, and Oldboy filmmaker Park Chan-wook, is described as “an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his new life as a refugee in Los Angeles, where he learns that his spying days aren’t over.” Hoa Xuande is in the lead role, while Downey Jr. plays a CIA operative, a professor, a congressman, and a movie director.
“Even though each of the characters from all of the four have different occupations and they might have different characteristics, in essence it was very important they were faces that represent America,” Park explained about the casting decision, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “So in order to convey this idea very clearly and directly, I came to the conclusion that I’d have one actor portray all these different characters so that audiences can understand clearly.”
The Sympathizer, which is based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and also stars Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Phanxine, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, Kieu Chinh, Duy Nguyen, Alan Trong, and Sandra Oh, debuts on HBO and Max on Sunday, April 14, at 9 p.m. EST.
You can watch the trailer below.
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