Everyone loves a good underdog story. Unfortunately, Hollywood inserts so much liberal propaganda into almost every production these days, it’s hard to find a good one anymore. So, when a gem like Netflix’s charming Geek Girl comes along, without any agenda tied to it, it’s like a breath of fresh air. This is a show the whole family can enjoy. Based on the eponymous young adult novel by Holly Smale, the British dramedy centers around high school student Harriet Manners (Emily Carey), a shy, awkward girl who is “neurodivergent,” according to IMDb, and bullied by the more popular students at her school. When Harriet ends up being sought after by Wilbur (Emmanuel Imani), a modeling agent that her best friend Natalie (Rochelle Harrington) was hoping to be discovered by, chaos ensues: Though Wilbur’s character is flamboyantly gay, it doesn’t feel like anyone is pushing any kind of agenda. As Harriet’s hero, he’s a very likable character. And this is the world of fashion, after all, so having such a character is accurate for the overall story. His one scene with his husband is very chaste, and there aren’t any vulgar pride parades or sexual scenes that are so often pushed onto young viewers these days. He does remark that Harriet’s principal is “fine” after finding out his last name is “Fiennes.” But there is one concerning line that might be a deal-breaker for some. In episode 10, “Chapter Ten,” after Harriet’s dad Richard (Tim Downie) comes to the rescue with a dress for Harriet to wear to an important fashion event, Wilbur, excited after seeing the dress proclaims, “God, that man. Got me so hard.” It was so out of place with the tone and feel of the entire show that I wondered if he meant something non-sexual by it. Even if it was sexual, it was said so quickly and under his breath that it wouldn’t be a dealbreaker for me as a parent, especially since we all know that no Hollywood production is ever going to be perfect. Also, it wasn’t worth ruining the entire show for just that one line, in my opinion. But some may understandably not want their teen(s) exposed to it, so we’ll let you be the judge: ♪ That's what I'll tell myself to make me feel pretty ♪ ♪ In the back of my mind there's a reason ♪ ♪ When I cannot seem to talk when I see him ♪ Wilbur: Mais non. Richard: Mais oui! Wilbur: Okay get it up, get it up. Go, go, go, go. God, that man. Got me so hard. Really, compared to most productions we’ve covered that were geared towards teens, Geek Girl is still a breath of fresh air even with the one questionable line, in my opinion. The rest of the show should be proof to Hollywood that you don’t need vulgar language, sex, drugs or a political agenda to make a show interesting or entertaining. Speaking of vulgar language, Harriet continuously mutters the term “sugar cookies” throughout the show when she’s frustrated rather than swearing, which is both adorable and a nice change of pace from the norm: Annabel: Harriet, time to go! Harriet: Okay, focus, you're doing this for Nat. Annabel: You should wear the bumblebee shirt. Richard: Don't you think it gives me a bit of a belly? Annabel: No. And I like your belly. It's cute. Richard: Cute? Just what every nearly 40-year-old man wants to hear. Annabel: Dashing. Suave. Richard: Yes. Harriet: Devastating. Why can't you two just politely loathe each other like normal parents? Annabel: You look very cool today, sweetheart. Harriet: I do not, Annabel. And if you mean "calm and collected," then...not even close. Sugar cookies. If my 40-year-old stepmom thinks I look cool, I've got it wrong...yet again. Her stepmom almost slips with the “f” word, but ends up saying the word “fudge” instead. Harriet’s parents are as cute as she is when they sneak onto various sets during a perfume campaign Harriet ends up being cast in, and playfully frolic together like they’re kids again: Annabel: No, no, Rich! You most definitely can't! No, I most definitely can, get the camera, get the camera! Yuji: Why are there two middle-aged tourists in my bathtub? Assistant: Your guess is as good as mine. I'll handle it. Sure, it could be seen as a bit hokey, but we’ll take hokey and wholesome over raunchy and laden with propaganda any day - especially since teens are the target audience. Altogether, all ten episodes are sweet, lighthearted, inspiring and fun, and they make for a great summer binge. (Spoiler ahead!) There’s an innocent romance between Harriet and a fellow male model, rivalry between Harriet and a jealous, vengeful top female model she ends up unseating, triumph over said rival as well as the bullies in her school, and estrangement then redemption/forgiveness with her best friend Natalie. If you long for the days of wholesome television, you’ll absolutely love Geek Girl.

Shortly before her death, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) asked, "Where am I going?" as she was wheeled back into the Senate. Even though her handlers had to audibly instruct the nonagenarian left partially paralyzed by a bad case of shingles to "just say aye" during votes, Feinstein's colleagues appeared unconcerned about the ethics of carting her around to advance their agenda. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), for instance, said that with Feinstein back, "Anything we do in the Senate that requires a majority is now within reach." Just as Democratic senators were happy to squeeze a sickly old woman in a compromised mental state for her remaining votes, they are ostensibly trying to keep President Joe Biden's campaign alive in hopes of political advantage. Besides their understanding that Biden cannot be replaced on the Democratic ticket ahead of the election unless he decides to step down, Senate Democrats appear to be trying to prop up the ruins of his campaign because he still might be their best shot at holding on to power. Vice President Kamala Harris is, for instance, even more disliked than Biden. Besides, a competitive open convention could further tear the Democratic Party apart, tipping the election more for Republicans. In the aftermath of the first presidential debate — while the liberal mainstream media was hurriedly acknowledging the decrepitude they had suggested for years was an invention of the right — Democrats like Sen. Ben Cardin (Md.) began spinning Biden as a viable candidate, reported the Hill. "Joe Biden might have had a bad evening, but we don't want four bad years under Donald Trump," Cardin told reporters in Washington, D.C., Friday. "Obviously we were all looking forward to a more — I guess — energetic approach." 'Chill the f*** out.' "But from the substance, I think the American people recognize they have a choice between a person who understands the importance of our democratic system, understands the importance of the issues that he has pursued over the last four years, his record … versus a person on the other side who continues to make things up and wouldn’t respond to simple questions," added Cardin. "To me it's a clear choice that we need to make sure President Biden is re-elected as president of the United States." While the debate made clear to many Americans that Biden's cognitive faculties are potentially disqualifying, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) drew a different conclusion, writing, "Tonight's debate made the choice clear: Four more years of progress, or four more years of attacks on our fundamental rights and our democracy. We've got to get out the vote for @JoeBiden, @KamalaHarris, and a Democratic Senate and House!" Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) compared his post-stroke debate performance with Biden's post-youth debate performance, stressing on X that "a rough debate is not the sum total of the person and their record." Fetterman noted further that he had been written off following the debate but came back to win by a comfortable margin. "Chill the f*** out," he instructed his fellow Democrats. When asked Sunday by NBC News' "Meet the Press" whether Biden should drop out of the race, Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock said, "Absolutely not," intimating that he himself had bungled enough sermons as a preacher to warrant cutting Biden some slack. "Bad debates happen, as President Obama has said. And this was 90 minutes," said Warnock. Unwilling to admit Biden's decline, Warnock opted instead to paint the president as a paragon of virtue and stress the need to keep former President Donald Trump out of the White House. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (Conn.) echoed his Democratic peers, stating, "This is election is about more than one night's debate performance." Blumenthal claimed that while in France, he observed the president to be "strong and eloquent." He also downplayed the possibility of another Democratic candidate, emphasizing, "I continue to support Joe Biden over Donald Trump without any reservation, and I think that's the choice for the American people." The Hill noted that Sen. Jack Reed (R.I.) made clear that he and his Democratic colleagues, who will all serve as superdelegates at the Democratic National Convention, will back Biden unless he calls it quits. "I thought President Biden started off not with the enthusiasm, etc., necessary but it's a difference between a bad initial debate and a very bad presidency, which Donald Trump can claim — and also a much worse presidency going forward," said Reed. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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Before Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2024, I said Apple AI should generally be free to iPhone users, laying out all the reasons why Apple can't afford to charge a subscription fee for the service. I did mention one exception that would have me gladly pay for AI access: A smarter Siri that works across devices and acts as a true assistant capable of controlling computers for me. Apple then confirmed at WWDC that Apple Intelligence will be available for free via the iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 updates, with a big caveat on the iPhone front. You'll need an iPhone 15 Pro/Max or later to get Apple Intelligence features. The cost of hardware was one of the reasons I cited when I said Apple Intelligence should be free. A new report indicates that Apple is indeed looking to make money from Apple Intelligence features in the future. The path isn't immediately clear, however. Options could include charging a subscription for some Apple Intelligence features and getting a cut of subscription revenue from third-party AI service providers like OpenAI and Google. Continue reading... The post Apple Intelligence is free, but premium AI features may need a paid subscription appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals 44 best cheap Apple deals under $100 Today’s deals: July 4th sales, $19.50 AirTags, best-selling laptops, $300 Shark AI robot vacuum, more Today’s deals: Early Prime Day sales, $50 Ring Doorbell, $80 Keurig coffee maker, $470 Dyson V11, more Today’s deals: $199 AirPods Pro 2, $89 robot vacuum, 15% off pet odor spray, $19 Roku Express, more