7/9/25 - Bathroom Camping, Car Nicknames, and No Work/Life Balance

Wednesday 7/9/25

Celebrate:

Call of the Horizon Day

Fashion Day

National Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Omelet Day

National No Bra Day

National Sugar Cookie Day

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Scarlett Johansson has just been named the highest-grossing lead actor in Hollywood history, thanks to the fantastic opening of "Jurassic World Rebirth".

And she surpassed two of her former Marvel co-stars on her way to the top.

Movies in which Scarlett played the lead, or was part of an ensemble, have made a total of $14.8 billion.

Samuel L. Jackson was the top dog, but he falls to second place with $14.6 billion.  Robert Downey Jr. is in third, with $14.3 billion.

Scarlett achieved this feat with just 36 movies, compared to 71 for Jackson, and 45 for Downey. (remember, Jackson sometimes only showed up in the end tag in many Marvel movies)

Of course, Downey is going to figure heavily in the new phase of the MCU as Doctor Doom, while Scarlett's character Black Widow is . . . well . . . dead.

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But Samuel L. Jackson can still be happy with the fact that he has the most F-Bombs in movies...or can he?

Seems in 2020 Johah Hill surpassed him!

An analysis from the research group Buzz Bingo called “Profanity On Film” said that Hill has used bad language 376 times in his movies while Jackson has only used swear words 301 times in his films, landing him at just third place overall.

Hill took the top spot in large part because of his role in Martin Scorsese’s 2013 film “The Wolf of Wall Street,” which the report says is the most profane movie in terms of language ever, with offensive language used over 700 times.

In second place is Leonardo DiCaprio with 361. Again Scorsese's Casino helped with that.

Ranked just behind Jackson is Adam Sandler, who rose in the ranks thanks to his performance in last year’s “Uncut Gems,” which the report tallied as the second most profane movie. Other actors who made the list included Denzel Washington, Billy Bob Thornton, Seth Rogen, Bradley Cooper and Danny McBride.

Looks like Samuel L. Jackson is up for another Snakes on a Plane! Get those numbers up!

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The term "Bathroom Camping" is trending on TikTok. 

It's when the bathroom is your safe space.  You don't need to use the toilet or even the sink, you just want to get away.

People do it at work when they want to avoid work.  But it's also done at parties, events, and even at home . . . especially if you've got kids, or your extended family is in town.

People on TikTok are almost bragging about how it's an easy way to take mental breaks or hit the reset button.

But if you do it a lot, it could be part of a larger issue.  You might have anxiety . . . or you might seriously hate your job.

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Does your car have a nickname?  A third of Americans have named their car, according to a new survey.

The poll asked people what their car's name is, and the full list is pretty random.  But most of the answers fit into one of these three categories. 

1.  Pop culture names.  Things like the "Batmobile," the "Love Bug," or the "Millennium Falcon."

2.  Strong names.  Things like the "Beast" or the "Silver Bullet."  So, you're either proud of your car, or you're being sarcastic.

3.  Self-deprecating names.  Things like the "Turtle," the "Slug," and the "Puddle Jumper."  One person said their car's name is the "Rolling Turd."

A separate poll last year found the top things we consider when naming our car are its "personality" . . . the make and model . . . and how it performs.

The new poll took it one step beyond "personality."  One in eight Americans said they think their car has actual "feelings." 

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The hot new dating trend for women is to show up for first dates without doing their hair and make-up.  Like, "Here's the real me.  Take it or leave it."

It's supposed to filter out the jerks and help you zero in on the ones who actually like you for you.  Plus, guys can get ready for a date in five minutes if they want.  So, why should women have to spend an hour? 

Some women are even taking it a step further by gradually ramping up the amount of make-up they wear on second and third dates.  The idea is you only start dolling yourself up once they've proven they're worth the effort.

Another reason it's catching on is Gen Z'ers are just less likely to go on classic first dates, like dinner and a movie.  They're more likely to do casual stuff like hiking, where make-up seems kind of unnecessary.

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The Government is trying to kill DEI (whatever they define it as) and now according to the "Wall Street Journal", there's a surge of job listings that specifically say they do not offer any balance.

The postings may say they're looking for someone who can "keep up with an unrelenting pace."  Or that they want someone who's "eager" to be in the office as much as possible.  They also may stress "long hours, a competitive business environment, and the importance of hustle."

One healthcare company ad even says, quote, "If you're looking for work-life balance, this isn't it."

So basically, they're reining in flexible schedules, remote work, and "perks" . . . and are openly warning applicants to get ready for THE GRIND.

One expert says, "They're testing the limits of what they can ask of their employees, knowing how hungry people are to work . . . [so] the pendulum has swung, and companies are in control again."

For now, things like this are mostly popping up in postings for start-ups . . . tech companies . . . and other white-collar positions.

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