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Cable TV Ruins Bhutan

Posted by michael on from the gods-must-be-crazy dept.

Christ-on-a-bike writes "This article in The Guardian discusses the negative impact of TV on the population of Bhutan. It has only been legal there for four years. Violence, crime and drug use are on the up. Was this inevitable, and what does it say about the influence of TV on Western cultures?" Our previous story about Bhutan talks about the radical impact of television, but without as much emphasis on the darker side.

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  1. Re:Martini tip #1 by larry+bagina · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    I had a friend who used to buy a fifth of beefeater, and let it rest in the freezer (until he finished his 40oz of old milwaukee), and then pour it into a martini glass.

    I'm not sure why he didn't just drink it straight from the bottle.

    No olive, but one time we drank vodka and pickle juice.

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  2. Spooning on OZ by t0qer · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Sorry to sound unworldly here but...

    Tonight I was watching OZ on HBO (it's cable, so OT post here) Some white dude allowed some capo to "spoon" him at the end of the episode for protection. Can anyone enlighten me why they did this? What was the purpose of the spoon?

    And if someone answers, it'll serve another purpose, I learn sicker shit on the internet than I ever did watching TV.

  3. No, man by SweetAndSourJesus · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    I've got the karma to burn, and somebody needs to set you straight.

    You will need:

    • Bombay Sapphire. Accept no substitute.
    • Martini Extra Dry Vermouth.

    Freeze everything.

    Pour some vermouth into your glass. Swirl it around and dump it out.

    Fill your glass with Sapphire. Add another drop for the homies.

    Sip. Reflect upon what a suave motherfucker you've just become.

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    1. Re:No, man by SpanishInquisition · · Score: 0, Offtopic

      See that's what I don't understand about martini, if you don't want vermouth it, why just drink gin straight?

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  4. that's the trick by SweetAndSourJesus · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    That little swirl coats the glass in a fine film of vermouth. Almost not enough to notice. But it's there, and damn does it change things. A glass of gin is harsh and uncivilized, but a glass of gin with a hint of vermouth, ah, paradise.

    That swirl of vermouth is also the difference between a sophisticated gentleman enjoying a drink and a lousy bastard getting tanked on gin.

    Subtle distinction, I know.

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  5. IN SOVIET RUSSIA by Eric+Destiny · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    in soviet russia, bhutan ruins you!

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