While I understand your point, it was never implied in my comment that 1984 is mainly about surveillance — in fact, it implicitly drew a parallel to the fictional setting of 1984, e.g. "the dystopian future wherein total surveillance to control the narrative" appearing to have become reality.
George Orwell was off by a few decades, it seems.
Unfortunately, you've misunderstood the nuanced meaning that the phrase "en masse" has acquired in the English language:
Cambridge Dictionary: En Masse
However, you can take comfort in knowing that you are not alone in this misunderstanding:
"En masse".
I have no idea what the actual reason is, I am just responding to the German language aspect.
In Dutch the word "niks" means nothing.
If Mr. Dolstra used a "nothing" reference, wouldn't it make more sense that the Dutch person referenced the Dutch word "niks", which is pronounced exactly the same way as Nix?
As far as conjecture goes this is far more plausible than a Dutch guy picking a German word "nichts" that resembles the pronunciation of the word/name Nix.
And for some reason Hollywood has engrained on society the notion that the Dutch natively speak German. Some of them learn it, but it is not their native language.
Underrated comment.
I've used PowerShell in Windows for the past 15 years. Following dozens of steps in a GUI is not required.
I also use Linux, with bash and Python for automation. I've also grown to love NixOS for its automation options.
Both operating systems feature rich automation options. Both have ClickOps oriented interfaces for those that want it or are unwilling to learn to automate / use a CLI.
Doing ClickOps is a choice and a mindset, not a requirement of Windows. Using a CLI in Linux is not a requirement depending on the distro or your use case.
I have never had a desire to explore the numerous cultivars or varieties of tomatoes to determine if one was not going to make me vomit. Blind testing seems like a masochistic exercise now that I think of it.
With your description though, I might try a Budyonovki tomato (I assume Budenovka / Будёновка) if I am ever presented with one.
Thank you for the tip.
You assume this is about taste.
In my case, when the texture of tomatoes touches the inside of my mouth I get the urge to vomit. When I was forced to eat them as a child, I literally ended up puking. The taste of Cherokee purple tomatoes will not change that.
A similar thing happens with egg plants, water mellons, and similar 'squishy' textures.
The taste of tomato paste, or ketchup? Love it.
Your SO and I are not the same.
You just made me realize the Zoomers are actually much closer to making Warhammer 40k a reality. IT engineers are like Tech Priests to these Zoomers.
In case somebody needed a reminder of this today, there are in fact: 💡💡💡💡
You only ever had two funny things happen to you?
My goodness how do you stay sane?
(It honestly took me a few seconds to realize you were not being literal. I hope.)