https://xkcd.com/2651

capitalists complaining – I could listen to them whine for hours
ah, my socialist heart loves this <3

until one week ago, I did not know what a “key light” is – heard ir from some streamers while researching how to improve my online presence (as I aim to work from home for as long as possible)

according to our friends at Wikipedia, a key light is part of the classic “three-point-lighting” that is used in studios and for photographers.

so.. while I am totally not familiar with the desired effects (higher or lower than eye line, etc.. etc..) I am very pleased with the results, especially when having a window (sunlight) pouring on from one side.. it nicely sets off the angles and shadows and creates more “depth”

Also, thanks to our friends at Rollei I don’t have to shell out 200 for a cheap elgato light (what all the streamers seem to use) but can get this for 35 <3

now we are talking. (note: powering it from USB port on my laptop made the light flicker a bit.. so I dedicated an old samsung charger (2A output) to it. no more flickering)

not going to start streaming anytime (ever) but this is good for video meetings. It adds depth and presence. (poor doggo dit not like the lightshow and fled the scene halfway)

so many years ago I thought i had finally found my crowd – I was mistaken. They accepted me, but i was never a part of it. Why? I have never found out… I probably did not commit enough (well, that’s what I thought) – this repeated itself over and over again over the years.

Many years later, I am now sporting a proper aversion to any kind of group affiliation, immediately trying to blend in vs. being afraid to commit

Why do I always want to “belong” somewhere? Why can I not just accept that I am – me?

And not “part of something” or “piece of something else”. Seriously I hate being part of the human race at this moment. Just leave me alone, whoever you are. I don’t like you. I am not your friend. Please go away.

that’s a mood, I guess

Seriously.. I have ranted to so many people about how ugly SUVs and crossover cars are… and yet.. everyone seems to join me in this but most people then just buy them anyway.. conveniently?
And the market/manufacturers then say “the market demands more SUVs” > repeat this cycle.
1974 italdesign came up with this concept that would become famous as “hyundai pony coupe”

so.. while the pony never looked like this, it definitlely inspired others. Some Lamborghini, the Alfa GTV , the VW Scirocco and most notably the DMC DeLorean

Now.. fast forward to 2022 – there are rumours that DeLorean are trying to reboot the brand (going all-electric) – and.. I can’t even imagine what moved those people but this is.. just another car.. also: it’s not the design language – the only thing that resembles the 1974 vibe are the gullwing doors :/

Am I subject to nostalgia? It’s not about the fucking doors.. it’s about design language. And being consistent with it. Who will buy this thing for 250K when there is Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, etc.. etc.. out there being far more established and looking just as great?

look at Hyundai and their hydrogen “rolling lab” called “N Vision 74” where they (successfully) demonstrate how to speak the same language while still being innovative.

If there is a worthy successor of the DeLorean, it would be this one.

Also, while Hyundai have their own design language and – I admit I find it fugly – I have to admit, they stick to it – so kudos to them for understanding what “design” means.