Matthew HaugheyOct 13, 2023

the funniest thing about Apple is the last version of MacOS features "video reactions" where if your camera sees you do a thumbs up or heart symbol with your hands, stuff happens behind you like fireworks in ANY video app you are using BY DEFAULT.

A friend was in an online therapy session, describing his trauma so the therapist asked if he was alright and he did a thumbs up and then HUGE FIREWORKS BEHIND HIS HEAD.

It's so bad that online therapy sessions now start with a warning dialog!

Show threadSimon McGarrOct 13, 2023

@mathowie I had a version of this happen to me on a very serious litigation call with a client. I told them we had to focus on two points, in a very firm lawyerly tone.

Then a fleet of colourful balloons floated up around me to both our consternation.

Show threadXilabar the Dice GoblinOct 14, 2023
@Tupp_ed @mathowie what prompted the balloon emotes? Just curious. Did you hold up 2 fingers, and the phone interpreted it as a peace sign?
Show threadSimon McGarrOct 14, 2023
@Shkshkshk @mathowie Exactly this.
Show threadXilabar the Dice Goblin
@Tupp_ed @mathowie That's hilarious. But you can turn it off?
Oct 21, 2023 at 10:55pmWeb
Show threadSimon McGarrOct 21, 2023
@Shkshkshk @mathowie you can - IF YOU KNOW ABOUT IT!