(photos By Bill Watterson And An Octopus)

Kai: How long does a deodorant stick last for you?

Beomgyu: Usually about 3-4 bites depending on the size and taste.

Kai:

it goes

baby

Executioner: last meal?

Jisung: I want to eat the electric chair.

Executioner:

Executioner, through walkie talkie: can he do that?

So, this hasn't crossed my dash yet. (Not blaming anyone, there is soooo much going on in the world and I'd also missed it in the noise).

There is currently a strike at Frito-Lay. in Topeka. These workers are striking because:

They were being forced to work 84 hour weeks. The company's best offer so far is a 60 hour cap. This is shit we fought for a century ago, people.

Their generous offer also includes a whole 4 percent wage increase...over the next 2 years. I'm not sure what COL is in Topeka, but... Well, it's better than the entire 77 cents they've apparently gotten in the last decade.

There's also a report that a worker literally collapsed and dropped dead on the line and the foreman's response was to make them move the body out of the way and put in a replacement. (However, this is unconfirmed and, of course, the company denies it).

There have been multiple OSHA violations at this plant over the last few years, including a forklift accident that's under investigation.

They've now been striking since July 5 but, of course, it only hit the national media yesterday.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/07/14/frito-lay-strike-forced-overtime/

So, why am I signal boosting this?

Because Frito-Lay is refusing to budge. They are attempting to make the excuse that union leadership agreed to the 60 hour work week and crappy pay cut...when union leadership only agreed to put it to a vote.

And this means that we need to put the thumbscrews on them. Remember, this is about 19th century style working conditions.

So, I'm calling on my followers to boycott Frito Lay's until the strike is involved.

Frito-Lay owns:

Lay's

Doritos (Sorry. I really am. I KNOW there's no good alternative to Doritos, although Zapp's are good if you can find them).

Fritos

Tostitos

Cheetos

Ruffles

Sun Chips

Baken-ets

Chester's

Cracker Jack

Islen plantain chips

Funyuns

Grandma's (the cookies)

Matador Meat Snacks

Maui style potato chips

Miss Vickie's

Munchies

Munchos

Rolled Gold

Sabritones

Santitas

Simply

Smartfood

Stacys

The Walking Taco

NatuChips

PopCorners (this one wasn't on their website, but was bought by Pepsi's in 2019 with the intent of adding it. So best avoided just in case). Yes, this really is more than half of the snack aisle. Suggested alternatives:

Kettle Brand Chips

Zapp's (If you can find them. My supermarket had them once and not since, so I'm guessing the culinary cowards in this neighborhood were afraid of "Voodoo" flavored chips).

Pringles

On the Border for salsa.

Wise Cheez Doodles

Bugles

Utz

Store own brand alternatives, if your store has ones that are any good.

Cheez-its

Check before you buy and let's tell these people they don't get to treat workers like that.

Before you read this post, please know that this is not a thing I’m doing for attention. This person means the world to me and I don’t want to lose them.

One of my close friends has been having suicidal thoughts and has been going through a lot lately. They have agreed to a note a day post. Everyone note that this post gets is another day they’ll stay alive. Please reblog, like, comment, anything to help. Please. I don’t want to lose them. I care so much about them, more than I could explain properly and I want them to know how much they are cared for. Please do anything you can to help.

5 notes-one meal. 10 notes-one meal and a small cup of water. 25 notes-two meals and one small cup of water 35 notes-two meals and one full glass of water 40 notes- three meals and a full glass of water and 1 hour of sleep 50 notes-three meals,glass of water,2 hours of sleep 60+ notes-three meals,drinking water regularly,full nights rest. I don’t want to lose my friend. Please. They need help and I want to help them.

Chenle: Why are you looking at me through a fork?

WinWin: I’m pretending you’re in jail.

Chenle: Why

WinWin: It’s spiritually healing

Namjoon edit

being in a public restroom and hearing someone shitting really loud

I may not feel good, but I look good.

-Hyunjin, Probably

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