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[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 24 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I don't think Jodie Foster is a snake, but I guess it is ok that she is the first one to receive the new cancer treatment if the python said so...

[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago

Maybe it’s like calling someone “humane” for us.

[–] HakFoo@lemmy.sdf.org 10 points 1 day ago

The state of the science for reptile care is advancing so fast that we sometimes still don't know what a reasonable lifespan in captivity is for some species. She might have gotten 10 years in 1980 but now 25 is feasible.

[–] BeUnique@lemmy.zip 8 points 1 day ago

Great, now our shapeshifting lizard people oligarchs will rule for thousands more years!

I hate that I have to mention I'm kidding because so many people believe that's real these days...

[–] daychilde@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Well, I have some good news: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/john-hinckley-jr-says-of-jodie-foster-now-i-wish-her-well/

I live in Newport News but spent several years in Williamsburg, where he lives. At one point he was trying to open a music store that would have been in the strip mall next to where I have dialysis.

Just amused by the timing of that (he doesn't make the news often here, but occasionally…) vs. this article. (He shot Reagan in a weird attempt to get Jodie Foster to like him)

[–] NihilsineNefas@slrpnk.net 4 points 2 days ago

Finally some good fucking news

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago