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@Martin said
My mistake

I should have posted under jokes.

It was meant to be funny and not start a debate.

My apologies.
No apologies required. Even if you are a stirrer, no need to apologize for that either. Without stirrers things get boring.

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@Rajk999 said
No apologies required. Even if you are a stirrer, no need to apologize for that either. Without stirrers things get boring.
Have you ever considered a dopamine fast?

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If any of you characters ever get invited over by the Windsors, remember not to stir the tea, but to move the spoon from side to side.

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@Rajk999 said
No apologies required. Even if you are a stirrer, no need to apologize for that either. Without stirrers things get boring.
Whatabout shaken, not stirred? Is that debatable, too?

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@moonbus said
Whatabout shaken, not stirred? Is that debatable, too?
Shaken is better, both in debates and in martinis.

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@moonbus said
Whatabout shaken, not stirred? Is that debatable, too?
It has been for decades, but I don't remember which one is canonical.

I seem to remember that Suzi has read some of the original Bond novels. Maybe she could inform us?

Maybe something like "stirred to action, but not shaken into paralysis" was intended?

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@Arkturos said
It has been for decades, but I don't remember which one is canonical.

I seem to remember that Suzi has read some of the original Bond novels. Maybe she could inform us?

Maybe something like "stirred to action, but not shaken into paralysis" was intended?
I had to cheat to get the answer

"James Bond prefers his martinis shaken rather than stirred primarily because he believes it provides a colder, smoother drink with less "alcohol burn," while also reflecting a preference for dilution. This choice, which contradicts traditional martini preparation, is largely derived from author Ian Fleming's own preferences and serves to establish Bond’s persona as someone who rejects standard rules. "

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Taste and Texture: Shaking breaks up ice, making the drink colder and slightly diluted, which can reduce the harshness of the alcohol.

Flavor Profile: Ian Fleming believed shaking preserved the flavor of the drink.

Character Definition: It establishes Bond as a sophisticated, non-conformist character.

Author's Preference: The choice mirrors that of creator Ian Fleming, who preferred his martinis shaken by specific bartenders.

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@Martin said
I had to cheat to get the answer

"James Bond prefers his martinis shaken rather than stirred primarily because he believes it provides a colder, smoother drink with less "alcohol burn," while also reflecting a preference for dilution. This choice, which contradicts traditional martini preparation, is largely derived from author Ian Fleming's own preferences and serves to es ...[text shortened]... hoice mirrors that of creator Ian Fleming, who preferred his martinis shaken by specific bartenders.
Thank you, bro. Would a hug be okay?

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@Arkturos said
Thank you, bro. Would a hug be okay?
As long as it is no longer than 3 seconds!!!!!!

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@Martin said
As long as it is no longer than 3 seconds!!!!!!
Mm. Understood. Consider it done and finished.

On a side-note, the other day in a local discount store I saw two young American guys together, and they were all "bro this" and "bro that", just as young guys over here used to do 30 years ago.

It was nice. It was cute. No idea whether they were a gay couple clowning or hetero "brothers from other mothers".

From a little farther back (when I was their age), I don't really remember guys including a relationship particle in every sentence.

However, I do remember some people making fun of such male bonding and even tittering about it, but from my POV, flavored by my own transit through life, there's nothing to be mocked and such a courtship and affirmation of a personal bond is respectable.

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@Martin said

Author's Preference: The choice mirrors that of creator Ian Fleming, who preferred his martinis shaken by specific bartenders.
Wow! That's quite a specific preference. I wonder if those bartenders might have been some kind of Qi specialists.

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@Martin said
I had to cheat to get the answer

"James Bond prefers his martinis shaken rather than stirred primarily because he believes it provides a colder, smoother drink with less "alcohol burn," while also reflecting a preference for dilution. This choice, which contradicts traditional martini preparation, is largely derived from author Ian Fleming's own preferences and serves to es ...[text shortened]... hoice mirrors that of creator Ian Fleming, who preferred his martinis shaken by specific bartenders.
Ah, now that stirs Bond memories for me. Goldfinger is still my favorite. And not just because of the car.

Bond: Do you expect me to talk?

Auric Goldfinger: No, Mr. Bond. I expect you to die!

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@fornichessate removed their quoted post
I was using language.

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@moonbus said
Ah, now that stirs Bond memories for me. Goldfinger is still my favorite. And not just because of the car.

Bond: Do you expect me to talk?

Auric Goldfinger: No, Mr. Bond. I expect you to die!
A classic line.

I like all the Bond ,movies except those with Roger Moore; absolutely hopeless and all he did was make strange facial expressions.