THE TELEMARKETEROne of the things most of us hate the most are those
phone calls where someone tries to sell you something. It doesn’t matter if it’s
insurance, switching your
phone provider, moving you to another
electric company, or any other
service that, somehow, always arrives “right now” with a supposedly
unbeatable offer.
The problem isn’t just the call itself — it’s the
timing. They always seem to catch you
working,
cooking,
driving, or simply trying to enjoy a bit of
peace and quiet. You see an
unknown number, hesitate for a second… and the moment you answer, you already know you’ve walked into it.
Some people have it clear and hang up instantly. Zero
guilt. But then there’s the other group: the ones who stay. The ones who, out of
politeness,
habit, or because they feel bad cutting someone off, remain on the line trying to dodge the conversation however they can. One-word replies, saying they’re not interested, that they already have service, that they’ll look into it later… anything just to escape without sounding
rude.
And that’s when the small
absurd duel begins: the operator following the
script, and you trying to find a way out without making it obvious you’re fleeing. A conversation nobody enjoys, that neither side really wants, yet somehow it always lasts longer than it should.
Next time it happens, think about this
post, about these
photos, and maybe the conversation suddenly feels a bit more
entertaining.
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Now I get why they take so long to show up when you call them.
HYDRAULIC PRESSI’m sure you’ve seen some of those videos circulating on social media where a
hydraulic press crushes all kinds of objects. It’s a very simple format, yet incredibly
hypnotic: place something under the machine and let the
tons of pressure do the rest. Figures made of
plasticine,
bowling balls,
tennis balls, metal pieces, or pretty much anything that can offer a little resistance before finally giving in to the force of the press.
Part of the appeal of those videos lies in the
curiosity. Watching how different materials react, how they deform, how they hold on for a few seconds before collapsing. There’s something almost
addictive about seeing that exact moment when the pressure wins and the object finally gives up. It’s a mix of
expectation,
tension, and that small visual satisfaction of watching something transform under a force it simply can’t resist.
Well, today I bring you a variation of that same idea. A version that keeps the concept of putting different objects up against a
crushing force, but with an approach that’s quite a bit more
entertaining than a standard industrial machine. Because sometimes you don’t need steel structures or tons of pressure to get the same effect… sometimes it’s enough to do it with a little more
style, a hint of
mischief, and a result that’s definitely a lot more
fun to watch.
# Watch video and photos
Very hungry.