Meta Ads, Movie Jokes

Lehan Edirisinghe

A Norway-Meta ad ban story triggered thoughts about market leaders getting targeted. Later, film clips, pop songs, and tech videos filled the day before sleep

The screenshot depicts an article from PCMag, a technology-focused website. The headline reads, "Norway Bans Meta From Showing Users Personalized Ads," indicating a significant regulatory action in Norway against Facebook's parent company, Meta. Below the headline, it mentions that failure to comply could result in a daily fine of $100,000. The article is authored by Matthew Humphries and dated July 17, 2023.
Visually, the image includes an arrangement of cubes, each featuring logos of popular Meta platforms: Instagram and Facebook. The Instagram logo is multicolored, while the Facebook logo is a familiar blue and white. The cubes are set against a gradient background, emphasizing the digital theme. The layout is clean and modern, typical of online news articles, and the use of the logos visually reinforces the topic of the article. These elements collectively convey the focus on digital advertising practices and regulatory responses in Europe.

Unsure About Banning Facebook Personalized Ads

6:15 a.m. (c)

I'm not sure about banning Facebook personalized ads. I'm not sure about it. They're fined $100,000 for it. I think that any business, when number one, everyone wants to take a piece of out of you. As that's capitalism, you have an economic signal, that you are market leader, so people try to copy, drawn in by the profit motive, to mess with you, shake you down, try to enter.

Story

Saying “I’m Watching This”

6:45 a.m.

I'm watching this

The image is a scene from the film "The Graduate." It shows a nighttime indoor setting, specifically inside a well-appointed home bar area. On the right, a woman identified as Mrs. Robinson is seated at the bar, looking contemplative and composed. She is elegantly dressed, suggesting sophistication and affluence. The lighting is soft, casting a warm ambiance over the scene. In the foreground, a man is seen from behind, addressing Mrs. Robinson, as indicated by the subtitle: "Look, Mrs. Robinson, I drove you home."
The bar is stylishly equipped with various bottles and glasses, and there's a "BAR" sign prominently displayed. Outside the windows, lush greenery is visible, adding to the upscale and private atmosphere. This scene likely captures a moment of tension or revelation, typical of the film's dramatic narrative. The composition emphasizes the dialogue between the characters, focusing on their interaction and the intimate setting.

Simon and Garfunkel’s “Mrs. Robinson”

7:00 a.m.

Simon & Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson (Audio)

https://youtu.be/9C1BCAgu2I8

Story

Calling Himself a Bad Guy With a Taylor Swift Fragment

7:30 a.m.

I am a very bad guy, I kind of know it, you know it, they know, everyone knows it, and yet, sigh, here I am.

All of the girls you loved before

Made you the one

I fell for

Story

Wanting a Pet Lion Called Mufasa

8:00 a.m.

I like cats

: )

When I am president, I will have a pet lion called Mufasa to follow me around

But when I am sleeping, he must sleep on the floor, to understand our places in my life, or else Mufasa will forget

Story

Bad Names, Entertainment and Lehan as a Character

9:00 a.m.

I think Udesh, Upali's son, was the one who told me about Sound of Silence being about JFK

I knew those people for a long time

Thilanga's all about how he's known, he's got a name

But what he can't seem to figure out is it's a bad name

Osama didn't go around saying he's Osama bin Laden

Muammar Gaddafi hid in some sewer like Saddam

In my case, I am seen as an entertainer, I write entertainment

If Lehan, the character was a goody goody like Glinda

None of this would ever work

It wouldn't be cool

This is me, this is who I am, this is my story

The image is a scene from the film "The Graduate." It features two men and a woman in an indoor living room setting. One man, seen in profile, is wearing a light-colored suit and is likely engaged in conversation with another man facing away from the camera, wearing a pink shirt. They are near what appears to be a bar area with various glassware and an ice bucket. The background is filled with lush greenery visible through large windows, suggesting an upscale and possibly modern home environment.
To the right, a woman lounges on a black leather chair, holding a magazine, adding a relaxed, casual vibe to the setting. The lighting is soft, with a mix of natural and ambient illumination, highlighting a cozy yet elegant atmosphere. The subtitle "Not shaving her legs." suggests a casual, perhaps humorous conversation is taking place. The overall mood seems relaxed, with an air of sophistication typical of the film's aesthetic.
- Captions / subtitles: "Not shaving her legs."

Sharing a Cosmo Link About Men’s Equipment

10:45 a.m.

Story

Favorite Characters Norma Bates and Patrick Bateman

10:45 a.m. (b)

One of my favorite characters of all time is Mother / Norma Bates in Psycho

Of All Time

There's 1,000s of characters

But she's one of my favorites

Patrick Bateman is my favorite character

American Psycho has, is and always will be my favorite movie

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The scene captures a moment at a gas station, with a mechanic dressed in a blue uniform stepping out from the service area. He is holding a white cloth, suggesting he may be ready to assist with a car service. The focus is on a red convertible parked at one of the pumps. A man in a light-colored outfit is getting out of the car. The setting is a typical mid-20th-century gas station, featuring Chevron branding visible on the pumps. The subtitle reads, "You need any gas, Father?" indicating a casual conversation likely directed at the man in the car, hinting he might be a priest due to the term "Father." The scene is set during the daytime with a clear view of greenery and other vehicles in the background, suggesting a rural or suburban environment. The composition includes various details like a metal toolbox and other maintenance equipment in the foreground, enhancing the authenticity of the gas station setting. This screenshot is from the film "The Exorcist," known for its iconic and suspenseful scenes.

Prince’s “Little Red Corvette”

2:15 p.m. (b)

Prince - Little Red Corvette (Official Music Video)

https://youtu.be/v0KpfrJE4zw

The image is a screenshot from a YouTube video titled "The 4 BORE Rifle (The Biggest Rifle EVER !!!)" on the "Kentucky Ballistics" channel. The scene captures a person outdoors, in a wooded area, firing a large rifle. The person is wearing a gray cap and a dark green T-shirt, holding the rifle firmly against their shoulder while aiming and shooting. The rifle is large and robust, indicative of the 4 BORE rifle being discussed in the video. Smoke is visible around the muzzle, showing that a shot has just been fired. The lighting is natural, suggesting the scene is taking place during daylight hours. The video seems to focus on firearm demonstration and possibly testing the rifle's power and capabilities in an open and natural setting. The interface of the YouTube platform is visible, with options for liking, sharing, and downloading the video. There is significant viewer engagement, with a like count shown below the video.
- Title: "The 4 BORE Rifle (The Biggest Rifle EVER !!!)"
- Channel / profile: "Kentucky Ballistics"
- Site / app: "YouTube"

Admiring a 4-Bore Gun

3:45 p.m.

That's a nice gun

4 bore

The image is a screenshot from a YouTube video titled "Academia is BROKEN! – Harvard Fake Data Scandal Explained." The channel hosting the video is Pete Judo. The screenshot features a split image with a portrait of a man in a blue shirt on the left and a book cover on the right. The man, identified as Dan Ariely, has a thoughtful expression, resting his chin on his hand. The book cover is bright red with bold yellow text, displaying the title "The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty." The subtitle highlights Ariely as a New York Times bestselling author, known for works like "Predictably Irrational" and "The Upside of Irrationality." The composition is clean with Ariely's portrait taking the left half and the book cover on the right, both providing a clear visual link to the topic of dishonesty and academia. The setting appears to be indoors, with a professional and polished presentation.
- Title: "Academia is BROKEN! – Harvard Fake Data Scandal Explained"
- Channel / profile: "Pete Judo"
- Site / app: "YouTube"

Calling Something Pretty Interesting

4:45 p.m.

Pretty interesting stuff

Just Waking Up

Wednesday, July 19th.

2:45 a.m.

Just woke up

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