Actually, the more I see of this the more I like it. Assuming it really is sarnothi tech, it’s gonna be emissions-free and probably quieter than a jet-ski, which gives it a place in the market. Plus, it’ll help shift the sarnothi in public perceptions from being ‘weird alien refugees with light powers’ to… hmm. “Lake Amish?” That name’s probably gonna need some focus testing.
Okay. This was 100% NOT what I expected. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that if we’re not making weapons from strange new technology, we’re probably making toys.
You know, I think I’m okay with this. Racial fetishing is frustrating as all heck, but its a less dangerous type of stereotyping than outright racial hatred. People will complain they’re stealing jobs from wholesome American yacht brands at first, but they’re complaining with words instead of pitchforks.
We’re going from “Aliens Will Eat Your Brains” to “Oh, Immigrants”. It is a lesser evil.
…why do I think I know who is behind this monstrosity?
The ad or the jetski?
Well, that’s one way to introduce Sarnothi tech to the world…
Uh, what?
If they still don’t quite know how humans also become echoes, is giving out Sarnothi tech to the general public really such a good idea?
Sometimes, for some people, the only real difference between a good idea and a bad one is who gets caught in the explosion.
Anyone both willing and capable of advertising this (much less put it into production) is probably not worried about the potential for explosions.
Todd gets a Swear Jar Pass for this one.
Capitalism always wins.
Actually, the more I see of this the more I like it. Assuming it really is sarnothi tech, it’s gonna be emissions-free and probably quieter than a jet-ski, which gives it a place in the market. Plus, it’ll help shift the sarnothi in public perceptions from being ‘weird alien refugees with light powers’ to… hmm. “Lake Amish?” That name’s probably gonna need some focus testing.
Aquamish?
Oh, that’s much better than mine.
I was coming to bemoan capitalism too, but you DO have some good points.
Oh boy, another sentient race?
how can this make line go up?
Okay. This was 100% NOT what I expected. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that if we’re not making weapons from strange new technology, we’re probably making toys.
I’ve never liked these hyper-realistic slice-of-life stories.
then why are you here?
You know, I think I’m okay with this. Racial fetishing is frustrating as all heck, but its a less dangerous type of stereotyping than outright racial hatred. People will complain they’re stealing jobs from wholesome American yacht brands at first, but they’re complaining with words instead of pitchforks.
We’re going from “Aliens Will Eat Your Brains” to “Oh, Immigrants”. It is a lesser evil.
It’s a single person vehicle. It’s not clear if it hovers or not, but basically it’s either a jetski or a motorcycle.
….no, it’s not April 1st.. I just checked..
Like Todd says, what in the actual f—