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Rhyl Journal
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Quarter of Brits obsess over whether they've locked front door
Almost three-quarters of people (70%) admit to overthinking more than they should, with a quarter (24%) pondering whether they've definitely locked their front door or not. A more financially-minded 55% admit to dwelling on their financial stability more than they'd like, while 12% worry about their messages getting left on read. Others were thinking with their tummy, as research commissioned by McCain revealed that Brits spend almost 30 minutes each day thinking about their next meal. The statue, dubbed 'The Thinker Pondering Vibes', popped up on May 28th and 29th at Battersea Power Station in London (Image: JORDAN_PECK) When it comes to Brits' other 'Roman Empires', topics living rent-free in people's heads are pets, football, TikTok drama and the actual Roman Empire. Amid life's dilemmas, sometimes it's the smaller questions like 'what is this snack?' that provides a tasty, much-needed distraction. McCain Vibes is the latest innovation from the brand - a bold, flavour-packed snack that's got everyone scratching their heads as it has the crunch of a crisp and the heartiness of a chip. An installation was unveiled in London on May 28th, launched by TV personality and self-confessed overthinker Vicky Pattison. The playful reimagining of Rodin's iconic 'The Thinker' statue is deep in contemplation about one of life's most delicious questions: 'is McCain's new hot snack Vibes a chip or a crisp?' The statue, dubbed 'The Thinker Pondering Vibes', popped up on May 28th and 29th at Battersea Power Station in London. There, visitors sampled the new chip/crisp snack for themselves while recreating the legendary pose on a second plinth. Launching the installation was TV personality and self-confessed overthinker Vicky Pattison. For more information, please visit Reflecting on The Thinker's ultimate dilemma, Vicky said: "I honestly didn't know what to expect with McCain Vibes. "I took a bite and was like, 'what is this chip/crisp thingy?'. It's hot, it's crispy, it's totally moreish. I was lost for words, which never happens. "You must try them to get it - trust me, they're a total snack gamechanger." Vibes are available in select retailers now and have an RRP of £3 for a 350g bag.
South Wales Argus
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Quarter of Brits obsess over whether they've locked front door
Almost three-quarters of people (70%) admit to overthinking more than they should, with a quarter (24%) pondering whether they've definitely locked their front door or not. A more financially-minded 55% admit to dwelling on their financial stability more than they'd like, while 12% worry about their messages getting left on read. Others were thinking with their tummy, as research commissioned by McCain revealed that Brits spend almost 30 minutes each day thinking about their next meal. The statue, dubbed 'The Thinker Pondering Vibes', popped up on May 28th and 29th at Battersea Power Station in London (Image: JORDAN_PECK) When it comes to Brits' other 'Roman Empires', topics living rent-free in people's heads are pets, football, TikTok drama and the actual Roman Empire. Amid life's dilemmas, sometimes it's the smaller questions like 'what is this snack?' that provides a tasty, much-needed distraction. McCain Vibes is the latest innovation from the brand - a bold, flavour-packed snack that's got everyone scratching their heads as it has the crunch of a crisp and the heartiness of a chip. An installation was unveiled in London on May 28th, launched by TV personality and self-confessed overthinker Vicky Pattison. The playful reimagining of Rodin's iconic 'The Thinker' statue is deep in contemplation about one of life's most delicious questions: 'is McCain's new hot snack Vibes a chip or a crisp?' The statue, dubbed 'The Thinker Pondering Vibes', popped up on May 28th and 29th at Battersea Power Station in London. There, visitors sampled the new chip/crisp snack for themselves while recreating the legendary pose on a second plinth. Launching the installation was TV personality and self-confessed overthinker Vicky Pattison. For more information, please visit Reflecting on The Thinker's ultimate dilemma, Vicky said: "I honestly didn't know what to expect with McCain Vibes. "I took a bite and was like, 'what is this chip/crisp thingy?'. It's hot, it's crispy, it's totally moreish. I was lost for words, which never happens. "You must try them to get it - trust me, they're a total snack gamechanger." Vibes are available in select retailers now and have an RRP of £3 for a 350g bag.
South Wales Guardian
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Quarter of Brits obsess over whether they've locked front door
Almost three-quarters of people (70%) admit to overthinking more than they should, with a quarter (24%) pondering whether they've definitely locked their front door or not. A more financially-minded 55% admit to dwelling on their financial stability more than they'd like, while 12% worry about their messages getting left on read. Others were thinking with their tummy, as research commissioned by McCain revealed that Brits spend almost 30 minutes each day thinking about their next meal. The statue, dubbed 'The Thinker Pondering Vibes', popped up on May 28th and 29th at Battersea Power Station in London (Image: JORDAN_PECK) When it comes to Brits' other 'Roman Empires', topics living rent-free in people's heads are pets, football, TikTok drama and the actual Roman Empire. Amid life's dilemmas, sometimes it's the smaller questions like 'what is this snack?' that provides a tasty, much-needed distraction. McCain Vibes is the latest innovation from the brand - a bold, flavour-packed snack that's got everyone scratching their heads as it has the crunch of a crisp and the heartiness of a chip. An installation was unveiled in London on May 28th, launched by TV personality and self-confessed overthinker Vicky Pattison. The playful reimagining of Rodin's iconic 'The Thinker' statue is deep in contemplation about one of life's most delicious questions: 'is McCain's new hot snack Vibes a chip or a crisp?' The statue, dubbed 'The Thinker Pondering Vibes', popped up on May 28th and 29th at Battersea Power Station in London. There, visitors sampled the new chip/crisp snack for themselves while recreating the legendary pose on a second plinth. Launching the installation was TV personality and self-confessed overthinker Vicky Pattison. For more information, please visit Reflecting on The Thinker's ultimate dilemma, Vicky said: "I honestly didn't know what to expect with McCain Vibes. "I took a bite and was like, 'what is this chip/crisp thingy?'. It's hot, it's crispy, it's totally moreish. I was lost for words, which never happens. "You must try them to get it - trust me, they're a total snack gamechanger." Vibes are available in select retailers now and have an RRP of £3 for a 350g bag.
Wales Online
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Quarter of Brits admit obsessing over whether they've locked front door
Quarter of Brits admit obsessing over whether they've locked front door Almost three-quarters of people (70%) admit to overthinking more than they should, with a quarter (24%) pondering whether they've definitely locked their front door or not An installation was unveiled in London on May 28th, launched by TV personality and self-confessed overthinker Vicky Pattison (Image: JORDANPECK ) Brooding Brits are a nation of overthinkers - with a quarter obsessing over whether they've locked their front door. Almost three-quarters of people (70%) admit to overthinking more than they should, with a quarter (24%) pondering whether they've definitely locked their front door or not. A more financially-minded 55% admit to dwelling on their financial stability more than they'd like, while 12% worry about their messages getting left on read. Others were thinking with their tummy, as research commissioned by McCain revealed that Brits spend almost 30 minutes each day thinking about their next meal. The statue, dubbed 'The Thinker Pondering Vibes', popped up on May 28th and 29th at Battersea Power Station in London When it comes to Brits' other 'Roman Empires', topics living rent-free in people's heads are pets, football, TikTok drama and the actual Roman Empire. Article continues below Amid life's dilemmas, sometimes it's the smaller questions like 'what is this snack?' that provides a tasty, much-needed distraction. McCain Vibes is the latest innovation from the brand - a bold, flavour-packed snack that's got everyone scratching their heads as it has the crunch of a crisp and the heartiness of a chip. An installation was unveiled in London on May 28th, launched by TV personality and self-confessed overthinker Vicky Pattison. The playful reimagining of Rodin's iconic 'The Thinker' statue is deep in contemplation about one of life's most delicious questions: 'is McCain's new hot snack Vibes a chip or a crisp?' The statue, dubbed 'The Thinker Pondering Vibes', popped up on May 28th and 29th at Battersea Power Station in London. There, visitors sampled the new chip/crisp snack for themselves while recreating the legendary pose on a second plinth. Launching the installation was TV personality and self-confessed overthinker Vicky Pattison. Reflecting on The Thinker's ultimate dilemma, Vicky said: "I honestly didn't know what to expect with McCain Vibes. "I took a bite and was like, 'what is this chip/crisp thingy?'. It's hot, it's crispy, it's totally moreish. I was lost for words, which never happens. Article continues below "You must try them to get it - trust me, they're a total snack gamechanger." Vibes are available in select retailers now and have an RRP of £3 for a 350g bag.
Asahi Shimbun
3 days ago
- General
- Asahi Shimbun
VOX POPULI: Dazzled by the enigmatic smile of an ancient sculpture
'Nyoirin Kannon,' or statue of Seated Bodhisattva with One Leg Pendent, from Chuguji temple on display at Nara National Museum in Nara on May 20 (Asahi Shimbun file photo) Wanting to see a particular enigmatic smile in person, I traveled to the ancient Japanese capital of Nara. My destination was the Nara National Museum, where the celebrated Asuka Period (592-710) 'Nyoirin Kannon,' or statue of Seated Bodhisattva with One Leg Pendent, was on display in a special feature exhibition titled 'Oh! Kokuho: Resplendent Treasures of Devotion and Heritage.' The statue went on display on May 20 when some of the exhibits were replaced. To see the famed smile, one had to first complete a tour of the exhibition and see all the national treasures the museum had to offer. Only then, could a visitor be led into a dazzling white room that made one feel as if they were stepping into an alternate universe. There, in the center, materialized the 'kannon bosatsu'--or the goddess of mercy in Japanese Buddhism. The plump middle finger of her right hand touched her chin. Her left foot was on a lotus flower. With her eyes lowered serenely, she seemed to be contemplating the salvation of humanity. I had been told before that her face changed noticeably depending on the angle of view. That proved to be true. Up close, she looked infinitely gentle. Scrutinized from afar, she gave the impression of being determined or intense. This sculpture is made of wood, but its ebony sheen could have misled anyone into thinking it was metal. Everything about this treasure simply mesmerized me. In fact, many people have been captivated by this Japanese version of 'The Thinker.' Philosopher Tetsuro Watsuji (1889-1960) extolled it as 'the crystallization, in the shape of a human body, of our deepest and commonest yearning for mercy.' Photographer Ken Domon (1909-1990) put it much more simply: 'This is Japan's Madonna.' Domon deemed this bosatsu as a woman, probably because it was the main object of worship at Chuguji temple, a nunnery in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture. Originally, the statue was said to have been painted in bright colors and had a pectoral ornament. I learned this only after I left the museum, but that certainly did not detract from my appreciation for this treasure in any way. A tanka poem by Yaichi Aizu (1881-1956) goes: 'Looking up a Buddha statue/ lost in a reverie/ then I heard the footsteps/ on the museum floor' I was so immersed in the experience that I must have forgotten the time. When I 'came to,' so to speak, there were far more visitors around me than when I started. I left the small white room with reluctance. --The Asahi Shimbun, May 31 * * * Vox Populi, Vox Dei is a popular daily column that takes up a wide range of topics, including culture, arts and social trends and developments. Written by veteran Asahi Shimbun writers, the column provides useful perspectives on and insights into contemporary Japan and its culture.
