This is a really interesting analogy video on Gaza by Egyptian media figure Joe Hussen. It’s about 8 minutes long but I really recommend it.
I’ve mentioned before that the west only sees what’s going on in Palestine through a small window, because of bias, manipulation, and the simple fact that much of the news isn’t translated into English.
I hope this video gives you something to think about.
Things to look forward to next year (or if reblogging in 2025, tag yourself with which one was your favorite):
Vladimir Putin admits he is not from St. Petersburg Russia, but St. Petersburg Florida.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is cancelled after Epic Games demands 150% of its profits.
Donald Trump's anus prolapses during a debate. He lies and says it didn't, and keeps debating until he passes out.
Joe Biden resigns so that Kamala Harris can prove her worth as the new president.
Kamala Harris names Tom Hanks as her VP.
Kamala Harris resigns so that Tom Hanks can prove his worth as the new president.
Dune Part 2 is cancelled by Warner Bros for a tax deduction. Timothée Chalamet rallies the extras to attack Warner Bros HQ, David Zaslav is eaten by a sandworm during the fight.
The Summer Olympics are canceled due to Covid. Not the disease, but athlete Covid Johnson Jr, who should've known not to light the torch that way in public.
The European Union breaks up due to a fight that began on stage at the Eurovision Song Contest over a performance of Sweden's controversial ballad, "Hej Estland, du luktar som Lutefisk."
Apple Vision Pro bombs due to its price, which is several times the gross national product of Canada, per unit.
Canada is annexed by Denmark when it tries to buy an Apple Vision Pro.
Tom Hanks is elected president of the United States of America.
Tom Hanks foots the bill for a release of Hollow Knight: Silksong on Steam and Nintendo Switch, becoming the most popular president in history.
The character of "Mickey Mouse" Enters the public domain.
Disney violently overthrows popular president Tom Hanks, starting the Second American Civil War and retaining the rights to Mickey Mouse.
The Second American Civil War is cancelled by Disney for a tax deduction.
Jessica Biel announces her marriage to Justin Timberlake will become polyandrous with the inclusion of Lance Bass and one Backstreet Boy to be named later.
Don't you love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address. On the other hand, this not knowing has its charms.
Completely relevant to all of Justine's points, Tom Hanks has issued warning about an AI version of him promoting a dental plan without his consent. His image is being used against his consent. This is unacceptable.
James Dean's image is being used in a new film, which I find horrific
Disney is using Robin William's voice through AI for a new film, which his daughter Zelda has explicitly asked them not to.