Thursday, May 7, 2026

Marilyn's Photos - May 7 2026 - What's Real?

 

Update from yesterday on the question: Will there be actual 'real-time' people in the future? The answer is trending towards "no" with news from South Korea that a Robot Buddhist Monk took precept vows at Buddhist temple. 

Looks like there's a daily quiz:  is this real?  Let's play.  Is that dog real or fake? What do you think?

The next picture of the child jumping on the seats?  Real or fake video?

And the answers?  The dog is real.  And the breed? American Bully - a breed known for its muscular build, broad chest and clipped ears.  it is a mix of the American Pit Bull Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier that was bred between the 1980s and 1990s. Is it as dangerous as the image implies?  They were responsible for approximately 75% of fatal dog attacks between 2021 and 2023 in the U.K. while making up less than 1% of the dog population.  It is now illegal to own an XL Bully in the U.K.  Makes you wish the picture was fake.

The jumping child picture/video was a real one too - out of many more that are fake. Should airlines do something about screaming, jumping and kicking children?  Maybe treat them as XL Bullies and ban them?  They are talking about creating "quiet zones." as these videos are everywhere.  The videos are the intro to articles giving advice on how to handle the jumping child behind you.  In comparison, there also are articles directed to the parents - things like be calm:  "if a neighbour complains, stay polite and empathetic."  The topic attracts headlines like:
  • Man Teaches Lesson to Seat-Kicking Kid and Mom
  • Mom Instructs Son to Keep Kicking Man's Seat...
  • In-flight Karma:  Mischievous Boy's antics meet hilarious ...
  • Annoying Seat-Kicking Boy Learns a Lesson on Plane ...
I vote for the "quiet plane" - no children flights - like the advertisements for no children cruises.
 

It is time for a New Moon.  

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