The Distract me from 2020s P&CE Thread Part Trois

Multnomah Falls​

Stopped by the most well-known falls in the area today on my way to White River Falls, which I'd never visited. Water levels are running high after a recent "Pineapple Express" system blew through. Also, much warmer than normal, apparently. Temps in the low 60's.

White River Falls​

 

Another "breast story"

The statue of Juliet in Verona, discoloured by the many touches


Julia's breasts now cost money: 12 euros and book in advance if you want to touch them
To be able to put your hand on Juliet's bronze breasts, yes Romeo's, you have to pay 12 euros from now on.
The municipality of Verona is going to subject the huge number of tourists who visit the so-called House of Julia to stricter rules.
The visit to the House of Juliet, one of the two main characters in William Shakespeare's famous tragedy Romeo and Juliet, may last a maximum of fifteen minutes. That includes the museum, a selfie on the famous balcony and touching the breasts of the bronze statue of Juliet in the courtyard. And all that for 12 euros per person.
Also, the municipality of Verona, where Juliet's house was located according to Shakespeare, has set a maximum number of visitors per day. Only 1460 'breast payers' per day are still allowed in the courtyard and must reserve their spot online in advance.
The municipality of Verona has set the rules in the fight against overtourism. The throngs of tourists queue for hours in front of the famous house, blocking the streets in the center of the city.

Dangerous situations
In addition to the great annoyance of residents and shopkeepers, the crowds also led to dangerous situations. "The situation is no longer tenable for security reasons," says Alderman for Culture Marta Ugolini to the Italian newspaper Il Fatto Quotidiano. "The alternative was to close the whole thing."
In addition to safety, the protection of cultural heritage also plays a role in the decision, says the municipality. Although it is highly debatable whether Julia Capulet ever existed and it seems entirely unlikely that she lived in that house, Juliet's House is the city's most popular tourist attraction. Every year, almost one and a half million tourists visit what is perhaps the most famous courtyard in the world.
Because legend has it that touching Juliet's bronze right breast brings good luck in love.

Reduce pressure on monument
The consequences of this massive influx are clearly visible. The walls of the courtyard are full of graffiti of couples in love and the breasts of the bronze statue of Juliet are worn down to such an extent that they shine in the northern Italian sun.

 

Richard Harris' son, Jared, with a good Mutiny on the Bounty story



https://youtube.com/shorts/qIEaX5aPm68?si=jxERGQzwRKaPSYyZ

 

Love Richard Harris and his son -- who I only recently realized was his son. Fantastic actors. Classic story!

 

Got groundhogs here. As long as they burrow not under my foundation I'm very happy to see them out in my yard. They are sort of landlocked otters.

 

My favorite word in that article is "kleptoparasitism."

 

One of the greatest comebacks you'll ever see happened today.

 

Jared had a spot on a show my wife and I are watching. Fringe. Played a bad guy this time.

 

They are conniving varmints. The Varmint Cong, if you will

 

He was excellent in Foundation and Chernobyl too.

 

As someone who doesn't give a crap at all about wrasslin', they're already calling John Cena the GOAT and I'm surprised they're doing so.

Is he really better than Hulk Hogan? Iron Sheik? Randy Savage? The Rock?

 

Real rasslin GOAT

 

Or Freddie Blassie? Kinji Shibuya?

 

El Santo.

 

King Kong Bundy.

 

Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka

 

That dude has some seriously freakish moves AND mobility.

Off to the gym to work with kettlebells about a quarter as heavy as the ones he was using.

 

Don't know who that guy is, but the greatest ever has to be Andre the Giant. He was unbeatable, though of course not physiologically normal.

 

Dick the Bruiser