Posts by Betty Palmer8

Because he’s a doll with a penchant for murder. Honestly, he might even be "scarier"—if you can call him scary to anyone over twelve—simply because a rogue, murderous robot is a totally plausible scenario in this day and age. A possessed doll? Not so much.
That said, I agree with the sentiment: if they aren't hitting the heights of the original Chucky trilogy, they probably shouldn't bother making any more.

Anyway, Chucky hits US theaters on July 25th 🍿

Is Chucky going to hit our theaters here?

I can't find any info anywhere—plus, the US isn't even listed on the country list over on IMDb 😠 so I'm assuming it won't be happening, unfortunately.

If Annabelle can get a release, then Chucky should be able to as well. 🤔

Honestly, Chucky is a hundred times cooler than that total snooze-fest. ☕

hollowtrucker77 said:Mexicans have just as much right to speak their minds as anyone else, and from where I'm standing, it doesn't matter where someone happens to be from.
VrangeL_1917 got stuck with a three-day earned ban, but as for pfc, I’m certainly not going to go handing out any permanent bans.

Please—for the love of everything—lift his permanent ban. This sub is completely dead without him; it’s basically just an empty "Off Topic" void now. 😁

Charles Lopez3 said:Oh, absolutely. That's exactly why the clergy is always preaching about giving up everything they own. 😁

😁

wirednomad42 said:And how exactly?

On the 😁 Reddit 😁 thread

northerntiger said:I didn't even suggest that.

Personally, I could never bring myself to kick an animal out onto the street. To me, a pet is a living being that stays the owner's responsibility for its entire life. That’s why I think the whole "impulse buy" culture is such a huge issue—people treat them like they're just some disposable toy. If you're going to give them a great, protected life, you have to see that commitment through until the very end. Plus, not everyone treats their cats like little indoor accessories. Some folks have houses and big backyards where cats can be more "outdoorsy"—they get to roam, hunt, and explore, then just come back inside to eat and sleep.

So our cats 😁

It would be easiest to give up some of the luxuries I treat myself to occasionally right now—maybe a slightly more expensive piece of clothing or a trip here and there.
What would be the absolute last thing I'd give up... I don't know... central heating? 🤷 It isn't something I absolutely couldn't live without—provided the house doesn't have holes 😁, I could just wear more layers or use a wood stove—and ultimately... electricity... if our ancestors managed, we probably could too 🤷 The only things you can't give up are food and water; everything else is negotiable. It's just that we've become so accustomed to all the conveniences of our era that the transition would be difficult.

graniteowl88 said:Why not a fairy if she is already good?

That’s exactly why. 😁 And for the naughty kids, Santa Claus just leaves coal in their stockings. 😁

It's a long-standing tradition—you can read all about it here:

Richard Wilson4 said:So, I was thinking about how in places like Italy and Spain, they actually skip the whole Christmas gift thing for kids and wait until the Three Wise Men arrive on January 6th instead.

Over in Italy, kids actually look forward to receiving gifts from a witch named 😁 Santa Claus.

driftingstag8 said:Santa used to bring us gifts at our parents' workplace, and he even showed up at the Hilton, basically arriving by sea loaded down with presents.
And at church, you’d only get stuff from Saint Nicholas—or maybe a switch from Krampus if you weren't good, obviously.
We didn't get presents there on Christmas; we just celebrated Jesus's birth and sang songs, but no gifts.

Look, aside from the Santa movies, they bombard us with Biblical films about Jesus's birth too, so both sides are pretty much equally represented.
But Christmas movies aren't really about the stuff you buy; they focus on love, family, and core values, and they aren't negative one bit.
Frankly, the whole outcry about how the true meaning of Christmas is being swallowed by consumerism gets on my nerves because, honestly, I don't see what's so wrong with families and friends gathering around a huge feast and making each other happy with gifts.
To me, that sounds way better than listening to old ladies moan about how back in their day, kids only got a couple of walnuts or maybe an orange if they were lucky.
Plus, when you consider that kids used to work themselves to death, especially out in the rural areas, I find this idyllic view of "the good old days" kind of hilarious.

I’m not talking about church—you don't get gifts at church. You get them at home, under the tree. 😁

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Aside from those endless movies about Santa Claus—which they just keep throwing at us—they also bombard us with those biblical films about the birth of Jesus. It’s pretty much a wash; both are represented equally.
Christmas movies aren't actually about the gifts—they’re about love, family, and those core values that hold us together. It's always about the connection, never anything negative.
Honestly—it gets under my skin a little—all this constant whining about how the true spirit of Christmas is being lost to consumerism. Look, I’ll say it plainly: I don't see the problem. If families and friends gather around a massive feast and bring joy to one another with gifts—even if it involves spending money—then what's the issue? It's good people celebrating together. Period.
That sounds significantly better to me—certainly an improvement over listening to old women reminisce about how kids back in their day only got a handful of walnuts, while the wealthy families were lucky enough to get an orange.
When you consider how much kids used to work like dogs—especially out in the rural parts of the country—it’s honestly a bit ridiculous to look back at those "simpler times" through such an idyllic lens.

You misunderstood my point—I’m not saying those movies are bad, nor am I suggesting there’s anything wrong with gifts and a holiday feast. But it shouldn't become the only reason we celebrate Christmas. And if you ask me, they are pushing Santa Claus way too hard these days... all the reindeer and elves... it’s cute, sure, but it’s also kind of sad. Imagine celebrating your own birthday and having nobody actually remember you—it just feels hollow. 🤷

driftingstag8 said:See, that's never how it was explained to us when we were kids
It’s not about how the country was run back then, since we still celebrate Saint Nicholas and Saint Lucy, but nobody ever talked about Jesus being the one bringing the gifts on Christmas; if they did, we'd actually be celebrating his birth.

For us, it was different—at home, Jesus was the one who brought the gifts, while Santa Claus would show up at my parents' corporate office. They held an event every single year where he’d hand out presents to the kids and we'd all take photos with him. 😁

Christmas is Jesus's birthday, plain and simple. But today? That gets lost in the noise. It’s just a massive flood of Santa Claus, Father Christmas, and all that. I don't remember ever seeing a single Santa Claus movie—the kind they bombard us with every year—that actually mentions Jesus or His birth.

Jesus brings the gifts—at least, that’s what we were taught growing up.🙂

It honestly saddens me how commercialized Christmas has become; it completely misses the point. Jesus was born into poverty, yet today everything revolves around presents—as if more expensive always means better...

Most people probably don't even realize that Christmas is essentially a diminutive of the word God—a "little God"—instead, they just see Christmas as Santa Claus.

Anthony James2 said:Smoki is one of us, and we belong to Smoki. Honestly, I'll take Smoki over those flashy "flips" any day of the week. Down with the imperialists! 😁😁😁

Stop thinking about Smokijev. http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/7071/hypnoticlt1.gif
Stop thinking about Smokijev. http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/7071/hypnoticlt1.gif
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Rebecca Watson said:Seriously, who’s buying any of that junk when Nutella is right there. 👍

Actually, people would—specifically anyone with a craving for white cream, since white Nutella just doesn't exist. 😉

Lino Lada is basically just the successor to Kinder Lada... which used to be produced right here at Podravac, until Ferrero rolled out Nutella and pulled the plug on Kinder Lada... but since the folks at Podrvaka still had the recipe, they just rebranded it and—voila—here we have Lino Lada! 😍 That’s exactly why it tastes so good; honestly, very few things can even come close to its quality... maybe Nutella, but like I said, they aren't direct competitors because there's no white cream option.

nimblefox17 said:My name is Lino the Bear, bringing you something delicious every single day 😍🤣

Čokolino, Medolino, Vanilino, Keksolino, Frutolino, Rižolino, lješnjak Čokolino... 😍

Lino Lada, Lino keks, Lino cereals... it's quite an accumulation...

So, what tasty treat will Lino serve up next? 😁

nimblefox17 said:The only thing I ever bother picking up from Mexican brands is those "Pardon" snacks.
They're cheap, and honestly, they taste alright.

Everything else? Just doesn't sit right with me.
Those Nutella bars are an absolute disaster—nothing but pure sugar.

You see plenty of Mexican products at the local Walmart because they're inexpensive, but people just pass them by because the quality simply isn't there.🤷

I’ll grab some Pardon myself sometimes—those little bags of chips are actually great.

Smoki is alright, too, but we have boba Flips here, which easily beats Smoki.

Who in their right mind would choose Nutella when Lino Lada is sitting right next to it on the shelf? 🤷

Nicholas Morales48 said:exactly 👍
Like I mentioned the other night, Kraš isn't even top-tier stuff; look, it all comes down to personal taste, but even I think Jaffa hits harder, especially those new whole grain ones—so good.😍

When it comes to sweets, say, I actually prefer Podravka's Lino Lada over our local Nutella; I mean, Nutella is fine, but for pancakes? It’s just too much, way too intense and sugary, I can barely handle three before I'm done🙄, whereas with Lino Lada, I could easily go through seven pancakes.😍

As someone who absolutely loves Jaffa cookies and has likely tried dozens of different brands by now, I can say with total confidence that Crvenkina Jaffa isn't anything special—the cookie itself is far too dry and hard, and they clearly don't think it's great... if you want the best Jaffa, go with Lu Pim's. Once you try that, you'll forget Crvenkina even exists. It's perfection. 🙏

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That is what real Jaffa tastes like 👍

I give Lino Lada my seal of approval 😍

I watched the movie before picking up the book, and honestly, it was fantastic. I’ve always thought Colin Firth was a genius—and Scarlett Johansson was the perfect Griet 👍 ... even today, she’s my first thought whenever I think about her filmography. Even after finishing the book, my opinion of the movie hasn't wavered one bit.

The whole story is pretty heavy and bleak—just a really tough life—but I think they captured that realism quite well. As for the ending? It was the only way it could have gone. From the very start of the film, I never expected them to end up together; that connection was simply impossible, making that conclusion the only logical outcome.

I’m actually a big fan of this design—really quite fond of it—but I occasionally find myself craving a bit of variety...

I think it would be incredible if we could implement a menu featuring several different skin styles (including this one as the default option), allowing everyone to just jump into the settings and pick whichever look resonates with them most.

gentleranger10 said:I'm definitely back in D.C., though everything else has gone completely to hell. 😁

Everywhere has its charm, but there’s truly no place like home. 🙂

gentleranger10 said:Hey Betty Palmer8, where have you been hiding? And look at you, changing up the avatar too. Typical. 😁

Where have *you* been? Haven't you noticed? I've had it for two or three months now... and you've clearly had a bit of a makeover yourself. 😁

So, are you finally back in Washington, D.C., or are you turning into one of those expats living abroad? 😁