Ben Wilder

There’s Something Weird Going On At Coca-Cola

Is Coke going to be the October surprise we never saw coming? Especially because it’s now November! Something weird’s happening with Coke and it’s not just the AI they used in their 2024 Christmas commercial. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s not *that* bad. Take a look here. No one is letting it slide,Continue reading “There’s Something Weird Going On At Coca-Cola”

The Coke Christmas Commercial – Holidays Are Coming with Artificial Intelligence

Ahhhhh, it’s the holiday season! Cool mornings. Lights on houses. Bing Crosby on the radio. And Coca-Cola commercials. Except this time, one of these things is not like the others. With such a volatile culture, where it feels like we’re practically walking on egg shells, it’s nice to know that around Christmas time we’ll alwaysContinue reading “The Coke Christmas Commercial – Holidays Are Coming with Artificial Intelligence”

Triathlon Bicycle Accident – A Stitches Update

Over a month ago I experienced my first in-race accident as I cycled back towards the transition area for a sprint triathlon in northwest Florida. Did I crash into another cyclist? Bump pedals battling for the #1 spot? Nope and nope! If you guessed hitting a traffic cone, you win. Here are two recaps: TheContinue reading “Triathlon Bicycle Accident – A Stitches Update”

Apple Pay and Babe the Blue Ox Commercial – The Music and More

Do you know anyone who collects weird things? Or are you that someone? It’s ok, this is a safe space! And you’re not alone. I have little metal rings from all the dog collars one of my pups chewed through. And the woman in this commercial collects plates with various folktale images painted on them,Continue reading “Apple Pay and Babe the Blue Ox Commercial – The Music and More”

No more pool chlorine allergies!? A triathlon training update…

Until I started swimming in a pool more regularly, I had no idea my body would react the way it did to the water. A full day, sometimes multiple days, of sneezing, runny nose, and congestion. It was… the. worst. I thought it was a chlorine allergy… which turned out to be mostly false. Here’sContinue reading “No more pool chlorine allergies!? A triathlon training update…”