AMBROSIO'S SLIP

THE HITCHHIKING CULTURE

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There was a time when hitting the road with a backpack and your thumb out wasn’t just a way to travel — it was a whole mindset. It wasn’t about getting there fast or riding in comfort. It was about trust. Trust in people, in luck, in the road itself.

The hitchhiker — that character somewhere between adventurer, street philosopher, and laid-back backpacker — had its golden era from the '60s to the '90s. You’d spot them at gas stations, highway exits, or standing by the side of a country road, cardboard sign in hand, smile on their face. And just like that, through stories, shared smokes, and cassette tapes, little human connections were born — ones that lasted as long as the ride did.

But like many beautiful things, hitchhiking started to fade. Fear crept in, the news got darker, smartphones took over, and then came ridesharing apps and cheap flights. These days, pulling over for a stranger feels more like a movie scene than a real plan.



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Just another random day, on a random metro line, in a random train car.

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SOMETIMES YOU DON’T NEED TO TALK

walter
Sometimes you don’t need to talk. You don’t need to explain, or look for answers.
Sometimes all it takes is someone going down on you like they mean it, and letting you know—without saying a word—“I’ve got you. You’re not alone.”
It won’t fix the world, but it sure as hell makes it easier to deal with.
And hey, some days, that’s all you need.



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Run! Run! Run!

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YOUR FACE SOUNDS FAMILIAR VOL11

I’m sure I’ve seen you somewhere, but I just can’t place it. Do you work at that new restaurant that opened last month? No? Huh… Wait a second. You’ve got a kid at the district school, don’t you?



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Be kind to the AI.






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BORN IN RUSSIA. PART 2

The other day I mentioned that being born here or there, rich or poor, is a lottery we don’t get to choose. And understanding that should help us be a bit more empathetic with those who’ve had it tougher. That said, what really makes the difference in life is how hard you work for it.

Here’s another couple of AI-generated videos showing what some Hollywood stars might look like if they’d been born in Mother Russia.



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Today’s slow-mo moment.

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