# New! Improved! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 28, 2024, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-improved/1002175 "2024-05-28T11:27:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2024, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-improved/1002175/41 "2024-05-29T05:53:54Z")
Sorry. Could not read that wall o’text. The gist I think is some things will grab you in the ass one of these days and you’ll be sorry you had that burrito and a barqs at the convienence store in 2024? Guess what? Even without data gathering your Aunt Josie might see you sneaking around on your wife at the Casino. That’ll bite you in the ass. You have to live in a world with other folks. You have to eat, drive, shop, do chores, go to a frigging movie. Good grief. You’re gonna be seen by cameras, human eyes, electronic POS units. You’re outed. “No man is an island” You might find one to purchase. Take sunscreen and books. ---
**Author:** ![dgy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a587f6/32.png) [@dgy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dgy)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2024, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-improved/1002175/42 "2024-05-29T05:59:44Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > The gist I think is some things will grab you in the ass one of these days and you’ll be sorry you had that burrito and a barqs at the convienance store in 2024? No, you still don’t get it. You have no idea what data (plural of datum) will result in which conclusions. if you did, you could alter those. Like the recent story of the Caddilac driver whose insurance premims went up because his car tattle on his driving STYLE. Thankfully, I have no kids to pay the price of such a cavalier attitude towards privacy. Wonder what yours may think in a few decades? Maybe you won’t be allowed into that retirement home you so desired… But, hay, enjoy yourself. I’m sure you fully enjoy indulging yourself in the present with little concern for the future. We call that “responsibility” – NOT! Bye! ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2024, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-improved/1002175/43 "2024-05-29T06:05:48Z")
The big bad boogie man is not who you think it is. ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2024, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-improved/1002175/44 "2024-05-29T15:16:07Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > Maybe take your comfort animal with you to shop next time. 😆 ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-improved/1002175/45 "2024-05-29T15:51:34Z")
I’m still trying to parse out what this thread is about, but I would gladly send to hell the bastard who somehow convinced toilet paper and paper towel companies to start advertising stupid shit like “6=8 rolls” and “6=9” and all that bizarre comparison to some hypothetical roll of toilet paper which I imagine to be sitting in some vault, guarded by lasers and wolves. And wolves with lasers. [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51672669630_5a74cac200_b.jpg "Scam paper") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/68782016@N08/51672669630/) [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51672039148_19034cb98c_b.jpg "Scam paper") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/68782016@N08/51672039148/) Seriously, I know why they do this, but just don’t fuckin’ do it. Just raise the goddamn prices without all this deception about how much product the consumer is buying. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2024, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-improved/1002175/46 "2024-05-29T17:10:06Z")
As an experiment go buy that one roll of store brand paper towels, at the dollar store. It usually costs around a $buck. Get a roll of Bounty or which ever brand you buy, that cost $14 a bulk package. Compare the 2 rolls. Size of sheets, length of the rolls, tear-ability, absorbency, how it feels in the hand. I think you’ll be surprised. ---
**Author:** ![I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/i_love_me_vol.i/32/521_2.png) [@I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Love_Me_Vol.I)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2024, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-improved/1002175/47 "2024-05-31T06:22:00Z")
> [@dgy](#): > > Similarly, with Trix. Now they are molded shapes (instead of simple spheres) and new “colors”. C’mon, dude… it’s Kiddie Cereal Marketing 101–if you can’t run with the Charms, better stay on the porch. Clearly Twix is shaken. They may not think their conventional weapons are potent enough. I wonder what the chances are of Trix going nuclear?\* \*Adding marshmallows ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2024, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-improved/1002175/48 "2024-05-31T06:27:40Z")
Wait. Soon we’ll have cereal mash ups. Lucky Trix. Smack loops. Capt. Charms. Hey, what’s your porn name in cereal brand? ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2024, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-improved/1002175/49 "2024-05-31T08:02:08Z")
Its too early to think right now. Ever notice the cereal mascots look. .wired? ---
**Author:** ![DorkVader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2024, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-improved/1002175/50 "2024-05-31T12:50:42Z")
H-h-h-hey, H-hey @Beckdawrek! Hey Beck, can, can you like hook me up? Please? I need em real bad Beck and you’re the only one holding. C’mon Beck you know I’m good for it but I’m hurtin real bad! C’mon Beck, please, just let have a few of them smack loops, please beck! ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2024, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-improved/1002175/51 "2024-05-31T13:40:04Z")
Hmmm? You’re on the list. ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2024, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-improved/1002175/52 "2024-06-03T01:21:58Z")
> [@ftg](#): > > There’s a cereal I like. A year plus ago they “new and improved” it. Turned it into total garbage. What is it? I’m addicted to cereal! > [@](#): > > But recently I discovered that the cheap, bagged knock off version is quite good. Better than the original. **What is it?** I’m addicted to cheap bagged cereal! . > [@dgy](#): > > Apparently, the vendors are realizing that the self-check kiosks arent saving them any money and are irritating customers. I LOVE self-checkout at the grocery store (no chatting!), but at McDonalds, I breeze past the Millennials scrolling through screen after screen to order a burger. I order mine at the counter, get it and laugh at the kids still navigating the kiosk. . > [@Beckdawrek](#): > > Yep. Gotta stop cursing around the children. Who do you think I learned it from?!? My youngest kid is the Anthony Bourdain of the F-Word, and has taught my uptight Ned Flandersian soul the joys of a well-placed F-bomb. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2024, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-improved/1002175/53 "2024-06-03T01:32:01Z")
> [@digs](#): > > I LOVE self-checkout at the grocery store (no chatting!), but at McDonalds, I breeze past the Millennials scrolling through screen after screen to order a burger. I order mine at the counter, get it and laugh at the kids still navigating the kiosk. Which is fine I guess, but there are a number of places I have visited (Whataburger most recently) that only did ordering via app or the kiosk unless it was ‘prime’ hours for the location. I am already sick of needing an app for places that I’ll eat maybe once a year tops, and while I’m not a germaphobe, the public kiosk touch screens are just… no, not if I can avoid it. YMMV of course, and not judging others on their preferences. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2024, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-improved/1002175/54 "2024-06-03T05:57:54Z")
Us, dyed in the wool germaphobes carry sanitizer wipees for such screens. I’ve cleaned my share. I’d go to restroom and wash my hands, but I am afraid of fastfood restroom sinks. So it’s hand sanitizer. Or my favorite, the drive thru. I’m not fond of the order apps. But there are nice bargains. Sonic has the best. Self checkout at Walmart or a grocery store are often busy. We have one grocery that has to have every self-checkout manned. The system they use is just awful. No one can manage it. It’s the move your item to bagging area, an item left in the cart, sale item not recognized, your card won’t read…you name it. They beep an alarm constantly. I’m thinking they need to rip them out and go back to the clerks doing the other way. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-improved/1002175.md?page=2)