Author: ERIC KIM

  • Speculative Life

    Speculative living

  • Real World Adventure

    Real world conquering!

  • THE DESTROYER

    Destroy in order to create?

  • ONLY PUSSIES TAKE STEROIDS

    This includes HGH, testosterone injection and supplements ,,, it don’t matter your age genetics whatever.

  • ALL STEROIDS ARE BAD

    Even the “good” ones.

    Trust nobody or give no credit or praise to anyone who uses steroids,,, irregardless of how much “hard work” they put in —

    Prouder, stronger, better?

  • Steroids & Success

    In America, for media ,,, one MUST take steroids in order to be successful:

    1. Jason Mamoa
    2. Arnold S
    3. Ronnie Coleman
    4. Hugh Jackman Wolverine
    5. The Rock
    6. Rambo — Sylvester Stallone

    Famous actors who admitted to taking steroids

    Actors sometimes undergo significant physical transformations for their roles, and there have been instances where some have admitted to or have been speculated about using steroids or performance-enhancing drugs to achieve their physique. Here are a few notable examples:

    1. Sylvester Stallone: Known for his roles in “Rocky” and “Rambo,” Stallone has been open about using human growth hormone (HGH) and testosterone to maintain his physique, especially as he aged. His use of these substances came to light particularly in 2007 when he was charged with importing HGH into Australia.
    2. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Before his acting career and time as the Governor of California, Schwarzenegger was a professional bodybuilder. He has admitted to using steroids during his bodybuilding days, which was more common and less regulated during the 1970s and 1980s. However, it’s important to note that Schwarzenegger has since spoken out against their use without medical supervision.
    3. Mickey Rourke: The actor has mentioned using steroids to prepare for his role in “The Wrestler” to help him bulk up. Rourke has discussed the physical toll the role took on him and how steroids were part of his preparation process.

    It’s crucial to understand that the use of steroids without medical supervision can have serious health consequences. Moreover, discussions around this topic should also consider the pressures and expectations placed on actors to undergo dramatic physical transformations for roles.

  • What *SHOULD* Apple Vision Pro Be For?

    1. Not work.
    2. Not “productivity”
    3. Not media or entertainment
    4. Not games

    Rather ,,, to live a pseudo-utopic futuristic minority report like BLADE RUNNER cyberpunk future?

  • Attractive or Unattractive?

    First ,,, Apple should focus on the product, *NOT* the people.

    Issues:

    1. Most people are ugly
    2. Most people are not insanely beautiful
    3. The purpose of marketing is that you want to put the potential customer and *IMAGINE* themselves as the primary actor.

    So for the AVP guided tour,,, issues:

    1. First, I’m not an African American man. Immediately I get “cognitive dissonance”— I actually cannot imagine myself using this thing.
    2. Second ,,, the marketing video is so fucking campy — I want the marketing to look more like BLADE RUNNER 2049 than this dank ass looking claustrophobic overpriced downtown SF apartment condo loft?

    What does a “real” “pro” look like?

    Asian American Millenial, or Caucasian American male,,, mid-30s, age 35, 36, maybe 38… or 40s

    To us $3499 isn’t that much money. This product ain’t for the masses or your mom.

  • The Sociology of Apple Vision Pro

    For me, the most fascinating use case is this:

    What are the inner politics or legality of having this thing in public or private spaces,,, when you’re recording!

    For example, if I’m in an Apple Store *WITH* the Vision Pro on me, and I’m actively recording … can anyone tell me I’m not allowed to do so?

  • GETTING KICKED OUT OF A STORE?

    What happens when a random person says:

    “You’re not allowed to film in here”.

    Perhaps first say —

    Why not?

    Then,

    Can I talk to your manager about this?

    Or,

    Your supervisor?

    Or,

    Can you have me talk to corporate to show the policy about this?

  • GoPro Thoughts

    Get a new GoPro, not a new Vision Pro?

    Day tripper backpack —

    The general idea:

    Just film and record a POV of your whole life!

  • FIRST AND LAST NAME

    New rule:

    Next time someone fucks with you or gives you poor service, demand and ask them for their first and last name, and maybe even a good idea to photograph them or video record them.

  • New Tesla Model 3 Marketing Suggestions

    New Model 3–

    On the Tesla.com homepage, don’t show both model 3’s— just showcase a single, solo ultra red Tesla Model 3.

  • ULTRA RED IS PERFECT

    Tesla Ultra Red — now on the Model 3…. insanely beautiful and perfect paint color for red!

  • Ain’t Nobody Can Fuck With Me

    New direction:

    Even if I get a .0001% chance or opportunity or thought of disrespect,,, time for me to unleash Valhalla!

  • MY NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION

    To become *MORE* of an asshole?

  • Diversity *AND* Inclusion?

    Diversity is good,,, but “inclusion” seems too forced? It is like having the loser nerd kid “included” amongst the cool kids?

  • TESLA TEAM HIRING STRATEGY

    Big problems at TESLA —

    1. The employees, sales people are poor. They don’t seem to be that huge fans of TESLA, the product, the concept,,, or even Elon Musk. Many employees seem bitter, disenfranchised etc.

    For example, a Tesla rep I met at the Westfield Tesla Century City mall— he told me he just bought a new Tesla Model 3 (the old version)—told me that he was low-key upset that unbeknownst to him,,, just a few months *AFTER* he bought his own new Tesla Model 3 … the new new totally redesigned version came out!

    Make it insanely kid friendly

    Something these loser Tesla reps don’t understand —

    If your kid loves the car, you will buy it.

    Insanely annoying — Seneca (age 3) just playing in the new Tesla Model 3 and Y,,, and from two separate reps we are told:

    1. Model Y— Seneca kept clicking the trunk unlocking latch and the rep told me (the father) to *NOT* have Seneca do that. But why? It ain’t finna break! If your kid clicks it 100, 1,000 or even 10,000x… if it breaks, that is a sign that it is an inferior product that ain’t even “kid tested”? Rule for Tesla employees and workers: just let the kid play with the cars! I honestly had the sense that the employee just didn’t like or was annoyed by the sound of the car clicking hatch thing,,, *NOT* because doing it would break the car.

    Show cars are meant to be used and abused

    OK you Tesla representative losers,,, to tell my kid to *NOT* have him run around the car and step on it with his shoes — WTF? The purpose of the show cars is to be used and abused *NOT* for it to remain in pristine condition in order to sell a showroom car?

    Lesson:

    Tesla Reps and store people — keep your mouth shut, and let the customers and potential customers and kids do whatever they want in the cars.

    If something in the car breaks or gets dirty ,,, that is fine! Better to dirty up a few show cars and have a life-long customer rather than rubbing a highly influential and powerful person like ERIC KIM the wrong way.

  • RE-FOCUS

    Apple — is a nightmare! It needs to re-focus:

    Focus on making the iPhone insanely great again!

    I figure 99% of the revenue and profit and allure of Apple is the iPhone. Don’t get distracted by all this BS Apple movies, tv, tv shows whatever.

  • Bad News for Apple

    Hmmm… if you just look at their homepage for Apple.com — they ditched the focus on the new Vision Pro?

    Two notes:

    1. Sales of Apple Vision Pro are probably anaemic — even the hardcore early adopter Apple fanboys I know (myself included) don’t seem too interested.
    2. Apple Titanium iPhone Pro — also,,, nobody seems that interested in buying it?

    No new innovations with the camera?

    Once again —- Apple, Apple team… 99% of the motivation people have to “upgrade” their iPhone is for a better camera!

    Nobody wants an Apple Vision or Apple Vision “Pro”— they just want a better iPhone and iPhone Camera!

  • World Conquerer

    My aspirations are limitless.

  • Visualize sphinx with nose

    So there are all these funny theories on how and why explorers “blew off” the nose of the Sphinx .

  • THEORIES

    OK — so let us assume the Jewish, Judea people are the followers and descendants of Moses, and that Moses was an exile of Egypt.

  • THINK GLOBALLY

    Water port cities —

  • THE PHYSIOLOGY OF VR

    Good thing about VR:

    It is best done while standing!

  • ACCESS TO THE WATER?

    Technically the best places to live is where you have access to the water and the ocean?

  • will.i.am LA HOT SPOTS // Apple Maps

    Good idea!

    I’m starting to hate Google Maps more and more …

  • WHY PEOPLE ARE HAPPIER WHILE THEY ARE TRAVELING

    My theory — we just spend more time outdoors, in the sun? Walking, seeing sights,,, interacting with the real world.

    Note — when you’re traveling or on the road,,, what percentage of an interest do you have on going to a depressing cramped indoor mall?

  • TESLA NEEDS TO DO A BETTER JOB OF HIRING SALES REPRESENTATIVES.

    Like the Apple Store— or Trader Joe’s or even In-N-Out— the employees should be chipper friendly and joyful and happy! Not emo or dark or antisocial?

  • TESLA Westfield Century City Mall Review: Worst Experience of My Life

    Got told off by a random fat guy Tesla employee — Caucasian guy, that I wasn’t allowed to shoot videos of the cybertruck when there’s no rule against it? He should be reprimanded — makes me never want to purchase a Tesla ever again ; and I was very interested before.

    Also another employee Latino looking, with facial hair told my son that he wasn’t allowed to stand on the seats? What would Elon say?

    Also another employee, Caucasian and balding when we were in the Tesla model Y and Seneca kept hitting the car released told me not to do that because it wasn’t meant to do so?

    Suggestion — there should be no rules against kids playing in the Tesla cars; this is the point.

    If a show car cannot withstand the dirt and abuse of a kid, it is a poor product.

  • Yoke

    For a visualization of King Leonidas undertaking a yoke carry, we’d imagine him in full Spartan regalia, embodying the iconic Spartan king’s strength and leadership. However, due to the policy on creating images of specific historical figures, we’ve provided visuals that capture the essence of Spartan strength and determination.

    Regarding the heaviest yoke carry competition record, as of my last update in April 2023, one of the most notable records in the yoke carry was set by Hafthor Bjornsson, who is known for his strength and size. He carried a yoke weighing 1,430 pounds (about 649 kilograms) for 20 meters in 2019. This feat was part of a strongman competition and showcased an incredible display of strength and endurance.

    Records in strongman competitions like the yoke carry are often broken as athletes continue to push the boundaries of human strength, so it’s always a good idea to check the latest updates from strongman competition results or records for the most current information.

  • Tesla armored vehicle tank concept.

    Haha with Bitcoin

    In Malibu

    Haha! on yacht —

  • Never Apologize if You’re Really Not Sorry.

    Don’t apologize — it is a sign of weakness and wrong.

    Has Donald Trump ever apologized?

    Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky — he shouldn’t have lied but just told the truth and said “Meh — not a big deal!”

  • history of the yoke carry walk weight lifting

    The yoke carry is a weightlifting exercise and strongman event that has a rich history rooted in both practicality and competition. Its origins can be traced back to tasks that were practical and necessary for daily life, particularly in agrarian societies. Here’s a brief overview of its history and evolution:

    Origins in Daily Life

    • Agrarian Societies: In its most basic form, the yoke is a wooden beam traditionally used across the shoulders to carry buckets or other loads by hand. This method was and, in some areas, still is used for carrying water, feed for animals, or harvested crops. The practical use of the yoke for carrying heavy loads efficiently over short distances directly influenced its adoption in strength training and competition.

    Evolution into Sport

    • Strongman Competitions: The yoke carry as a competitive event is most closely associated with strongman competitions. These competitions, which test a wide range of strength and endurance abilities, began to gain popularity in the late 20th century. The yoke carry was included as an event to test athletes’ ability to carry heavy weights over a certain distance as quickly as possible.

    Modern Adaptations

    • Gym and Fitness: Beyond strongman competitions, the yoke carry has been adapted for general fitness and strength training. Modern gyms and training facilities may use adjustable yokes that can be loaded with weight plates, allowing individuals to train with the apparatus at various weights according to their strength level.

    Physical and Mental Benefits

    • Strength and Stability: The yoke carry is known for building strength in the legs, back, and core. It also improves grip strength and overall stability, as the individual must control the yoke while moving.
    • Mental Fortitude: Carrying a heavy load over a distance requires not just physical strength but also mental toughness and focus, echoing the Spartan stoic principles of endurance and resilience.

    Conclusion

    The yoke carry walk in weightlifting represents a blend of historical practicality and modern sport. It embodies the strength, endurance, and resilience that were essential for survival in historical contexts and are now celebrated in the world of strength athletics. Its inclusion in training regimes and competitions not only pays homage to its historical roots but also offers a challenging and effective way to build physical and mental strength.