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Sometimes people get very upset when playing games. So much so, that two people were hurt by a samurai sword in a fight over Monopoly! For some reason, playing games can cause a huge amount of upset. Even the Queen of England banned certain games from being played because of the fighting. In this episode I talk about a couple of examples of taking games too far when players get mad! Listen to all of my episodes here: https://www.statementsofopinion.com/episodes

Two healthcare workers in Florida were recently arrested for live streaming their abuse of an elderly dementia patient. Just reading the article makes me angry, and I find it sad and disgusting that our elderly are still being treated this way. It is also disturbing that our youth think this is ok. Listen in as I get into this terrible incident and let me know if you feel as angry as I do! Listen to past episodes here: https://www.statementsofopinion.com/episodes

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding book banning in Florida, led by Gov. DeSantis. Even more specifically Duval County schools have been removing more than 100 books from its schools following challenges from parents and residents.This type of censorship is extremely disturbing to me. The books being challenged in Duval County are important works of literature that address important social issues, such as racism and war, and encourage critical thinking. In this podcast I discuss some of the books that have already been banned, and why I think its a huge leap in the wrong direction. Have you missed an episode? Listen to it here: https://www.statementsofopinion.com/episodes

There is a phenomenon known as jump scares in previews and commercials for scary movies. It's when advertisements often use sudden loud noises, startling images, or unexpected appearances to grab people's attention and create a sense of tension or fear. But I just refer to it as scaring the living daylights out of me! And it's so wrong! In this episode I talk about why I hate it, and how I wish movie makers would stop doing it! Listen in and see if you agree! Make sure you listen to past episodes by clicking here: https://www.statementsofopinion.com/episodes

I love a good movie! I also love a good Book! So what could be better than a good book to movie adaptation? Well, unfortunataley they are not all good. Book to movie adaptations have become increasingly popular in recent years. However, not all adaptations are successful, and some fail to capture the essence of the source material, disappointing fans of the books. I decided to look at a few examples of these ambitious projects that didn't quite live up to expectations. See if you agree! Check out past episodes here: https://www.statementsofopinion.com/episodes

Woohoo, it's time to celebrate the 100th episode of Statements of Opinion! This is a remarkable achievement and I can only thank you, the listeners, for tuning in each week! I still enjoy creating new episodes, and I can't wait to create 100 more! So enjoy my brief stroll down memory lane and here's to many more successful episodes in the future! Listen to all 99 past episodes here: https://www.statementsofopinion.com/episodes

These days, with more and more parents having to go back to work and with the cost of child care skyrocketing. we are seeing a return of the latchkey kid.  Having to come home before your parents get home from work means kids are alone for a few hours each day. The question that arises, is it ok, or is it neglect? Listen to the newest episode and see where I stand. You might be surprised. Or if you really know me, you probably won't!

You may have heard the recent news that Lady Gaga, an extremely popular and talented singer, is being sued by a woman who turned in two dogs that were basically kidnapped from Lady Gaga's assistant. The reward was never paid and so the woman is suing for over $500,000. But here in lies the rub: The woman was involved in the kidnapping incident to point that she pleaded no contest last month! This is one of the craziest cases of greed I've ever heard! Who says crime doesn't pay! Listen to all previous episodes here: https://www.statementsofopinion.com/episodes

Well it seems that Netflix has created quite the uproar with new rules surrounding password sharing. Pretty soon no one will be able to share their Netflix account with anyone who lives outside of your primary household. So, I invited my sister Jen to join me so we could share our thoughts on passwordgate with you. It's definitely an interesting topic, so enjoy! Listen to all my episodes here: https://www.statementsofopinion.com/episodes

I recently finished watching a great series on Netflix called Kaleidoscope. It's a show about a heist, but the twist is that each viewer watches the episodes in different orders! There were things I really liked about this show, but definitely some things that I just couldn't get past! Beware, there are a ton of spoilers, so if you haven't seen it yet, you might want to watch it first before listening to this episode! Listen to all of my past episodes here: https://www.statementsofopinion.com/episodes