Welcome to the 10TH edition of the Lazy Desperado newsletter!
This week we take a look at terrible tattoo choices from burnt out Warren supporters, coronavirus fears, and Travis Bott, who is a bitch (they said it, not me).
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Political tattoos are never a good idea
I found this thread early one morning this week. I thought it was about the descendant of a Holocaust survivor tattooing their ancestor’s ID number onto their arm. Instead, it was something a bit more selfish and tone deaf.
As the last tweet says, the hex code represents “Liberty Green,” the signature color of former presidential candidate and senator Elizabeth Warren. Former Warren staffers mourned the suspension of Warren’s presidential bid last week, making blanket statements about sexism and the vitriol that comes with politics. It was embarrassing, because it was an excuse to lay down and stop being politically involved because their favorite candidate dropped out because she didn’t have support.
This tattoo is definitely the crowning jewel of the rambling tweets and melancholy threads from Warren supporters and blind followers on Twitter. Not only does it resemble a Holocaust tattoo, but it’s all in favor of a politician who is no longer fighting for them and is not contributing to their life. Put whatever you want on your body, I don’t care. But keep in mind, tattoos like these have roots in blind allegiance toward politicians.
It’s gaudy and shows misunderstanding of the potential power of politics, change and growth of a society, while glorifying the identity politics and crowd pleasing that politicians do so well. Yes, people love Barack Obama for being the first Black president and his charismatic speeches, but what about wartime efforts and peddling of Black stereotypes to win votes?
Here are some reactions to these tattoos, as well as some updates. Don’t get a tattoo of a politician that probably doesn’t care if you exist.
Coronatime™
The coronavirus has picked up quite a bit since the last newsletter. The case has made it to the states (I apologize, I falsely claimed that the virus came to College Station, that was false) and has reached the great state of Texas. If you’re American you’re probably reading this newsletter at home while working if you’re fortunate enough to have a job that allows you to do so. If you still have to be out and about in an area where cases of COVD-19 are confirmed, please stay safe by doing the following:
Wash your hands as often as you can. DO NOT use hand sanitizer in place of soap and water, use it as an extra precaution.
Stay indoors as much as possible. Order groceries for pickup if you can. If you need to shop, be careful and wash your hands often. Stop overbuying the water and toilet paper, other people need it too. Don’t go to that concert. DON’T. Check on your friends and stay in contact, but don’t feel obligated to meet face to face.
Stay updated with the official CDC coronavirus page. The page has constant updates about specific areas of the country as well as the overall status of the pandemic.
Consult with your doctor to see if you can get extra refills of medication due to the possibility that offices may close down. I’ve had success myself when asking my doctor, so it’s worth a shot to ask.
If you feel the symptoms of COVID-19 (heavy coughing, trouble breathing, running a fever) go to the doctor or consult with a physician. We are at the point where it is unsafe to chance it with the virus. We cannot take the risk of infecting other people, especially people who are immunocompromised or older and are more susceptible to an intense version of COVID-19.
If work is not taking the precautions necessary make your case for working from home or taking the day off. Employers across the state have begun sending employees home, other than a lot of minimum wage jobs. If you are having to work in the food service industry, please do your best to protect yourself and those around you to the best of your ability. I understand the need to work, but, as always, be safe.
We, as in the entire world, are in a naturally unnerving situation. The virus is spreading, but staying calm and consistent is all we need to do to weather this pandemic. Reducing the chance to spread coronavirus is the easiest way to help out. Don’t let it rule your day but remember that this is serious. Yes, people are recovering from COVID-19 for the most part, but people are still dying. People who can’t afford a hospital visit will be saddled with bills if they are infected. This is affecting the world daily, killing people and causing mass anxiety, which should be reason enough to show empathy. We should not think of people as numbers. A death is a death.
Check in on your friends with chronic illnesses and make sure they have what they need. One of my friends tweeted that you should just deliver it to them if you can, which is an awesome idea.
Personally, I am self-quarantined for six days because someone in my office MAY have been exposed to someone who may COVID-19. I will update you guys, but I am not worried about being personally infected. Don’t worry. As of this newsletter there are 24 confirmed cases in Texas according to the CDC and I am far away from most of those cases.
Travis Bott is here to plagiarize like a pro
This is an article I published a few weeks ago that didn’t get enough love. It’s about an AI made Travis Scott song by “Travis Bott.” The AI made the beat and the wrote the lyrics, which is impressive, but the muddled lyrics and eerily unintelligible ad-libs make for a wonky, unnatural experience. Click through to see what could make Travis Bott the next evolutionary step for music.
Texas is streets ahead
Here is a quick article I wrote about the Texas High Speed Rail coming to the state by 2022 at the earliest. The story highlights the economic impact of faster transportation, the train technology used for the train system and how Texas Central plans to complete the railway with so much private property in Texas
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See you all next week - Chevall P.