You may already be a member — or maybe you’ve not even heard about it — but Clubhouse is said to be the next major social media platform. (There’s no version for Android right now.) Because I’m currently turned off by ALL SOCIAL MEDIA I probably wouldn’t have joined if not for my favorite brother.
Clubhouse is a live audio platform. There are rooms that allow you to listen to or actively participate in live discussions. Nothing is recorded so when the room ends, it’s gone forever. What makes it so different is that there’s no written comments or private messaging. Read more here on how to get started if you’re interested…
Right now, it’s invite only. If you haven’t been invited, you can still download the app and set-up your account. Someone who knows you might be notified you’ve joined and grant you access.
I’m not making any predictions on the future of Clubhouse. It wouldn’t be fair since my tolerance for all social media platforms is at an all-time low. Facebook is saturated with multilevel marketing and ads to buy stuff — with political opinions sprinkled generously in-between.
Someone sends you a friend request and you accept because you have 47 other friends in common. 10-minutes later, you’re sent a link to their Pampered Chef party. If they’re selling make-up, be prepared to watch your friend host at least one Facebook live a week so you can see them apply foundation and lipstick. Tell me your favorite color and you’ll be entered to win $500! (And then, I’ll pepper you with an offer of two gummies a day clinically proven to shrink fat cells.) Ummm… nope.
I’m social enough, you guys. I even have company in the bathroom… every single time…
Since at least two gorillas at the San Diego Zoo tested positive for COVID-19, I should probably look at today’s statistics for humans. You interested?
How severe the pandemic is in the places where people I care about are located…
Daily NEW COVID-19 cases (7 day moving average):
Indiana-79.82.7 (up); Jackson Co – 62.0 (up); Florida 74.2 (up); Nevada – 77.7 (slightly down)
TIL (Today I Learned): In 2007 a man in a wheelchair was hit by an 18 wheeler. The handles were ensnared within the grill of the truck and he was pushed at over 60 mph for several miles on the highway. Read about Ben’s wild ride…