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Are protein supplements actually healthy or just hype? in Health ·
jadetiger962 said:....

Honestly, props to you 🙏 🙏 🙏. You hit the nail right on the head there—it's probably the most surgical way anyone could have dismantled that massive mountain of nonsense he was trying to pull.

@Sarkom, don't embarrass yourself.
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Mr. Bean on Vacation in Movies ·
electriccyclist15 said:I get the feeling that sequel arrived about 7 or 8 years too late...

I’m feeling the exact same way. 👍
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Are protein supplements actually healthy or just hype? in Health ·
Are protein supplements actually bad for you? 😕 😵 Honestly, what an absurd question. If you’re serious about training and hitting the gym with the goal of building muscle—specifically focusing on definition—then incorporating protein powder alongside a solid diet (think lean poultry, egg whites, oats, tuna, and so on) isn't just helpful; it’s practically essential.
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What actually makes music good? in Music ·
The blast beat is absolutely essential. 😕 😉 😕 🙂
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The dumbest video store clerk ever in Movies ·
brightscout63 said:It was probably him—the guy who pitched this movie to me as being "absolutely hysterical."

😂 😂 😂
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Zoolander in Movies ·
Just your typical, run-of-the-mill Hollywood trash.
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Best movies from the former Yugoslavia? in Movies ·
Everyone above him—is absolutely finished. After he's done, there’s nothing left but gunpowder.
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Something's not right in Health ·
Maybe you're just playing pretend as the Mothman. 😕 You should probably head over to the ...On the Edge subforum. There’s actually some relevant data floating around there regarding this whole thing—except, in this particular instance, we aren't talking about a man, but rather the Mothwoman. 😕 .
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Inland Empire by David Lynch in Movies ·
I don't know—after sitting with it for a while, I’ve actually come to the conclusion that Lynch just plain gets under my skin with his movies. Here’s how it usually plays out: You start watching. It’s a solid opening. There's tension. There's mystery. And you haven't understood a single damn thing. But you're still hooked. You think to yourself, "Okay, I'll figure this out by the end." Then the credits roll. And you're just sitting there wondering—is it me? Am I just being dense, or am I supposed to watch this three more times just to grasp the plot? Honestly, screw you, Lynch. 🙂
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Blood Diamond in Movies ·
Arthur Gray said:Jennifer Connelly. Man, Jennifer Connelly. There's just something about her presence, her character, her whole vibe, that doesn't click for me. She might be a great actress, sure, but what does that matter if I find her incredibly irritating to watch? (And yeah, there are a few others like that too). By the way, I don't go out of my way to read movie critics just to decide if a film is good or not. It’s simple: if a critic can't stand Jennifer Connelly, then by pure coincidence, neither can I, regardless of the movie. Let's just call it a difference in taste...

Regarding the critics—I wasn't actually reading reviews; I just assumed someone out there had already trashed her, because your comment feels almost like a direct quote from somewhere else given how contradictory it is. Look, of course everyone has their own preferences—people are going to like or dislike certain things, it's all subjective. But whether an actor delivers a solid performance is an objective matter, regardless of whether you find them grating or not. You're conflating two different concepts here, because you stated: Leonardo DiCaprio did a great job, Djimon Hounsou did too, but Connelly did not.. That leads to the inescapable conclusion that you weren't satisfied with her acting. Just because she's irritating to you doesn't mean she isn't a skilled actress. You clearly misspoken. For instance, I find Jack Nicholson absolutely infuriating—I can't stand his screen presence—but I certainly wouldn't claim he's a bad actor; quite the opposite, he's extraordinary.😉
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Blood Diamond in Movies ·
Arthur Gray said:Watched it yesterday... Honestly, I was pretty blown away. The beginning drags a bit, feels kind of slow, but once things actually start moving, it gets interesting. Leonardo DiCaprio killed it, and Djimon Hounsou was just as great. Jennifer Connelly? Not really for me. I don't know, she felt like the weakest link in the whole cast to my eyes. The locations were absolutely stunning, though. And look, I’ve never been much of a fan of diamonds, but after this, I think I like them even less than before...

What exactly is "wrong" with her performance? I get the feeling this isn't even your own take—it feels more like you stumbled upon some critic's review online and decided to play along. If I'm wrong, then walk me through it: what specifically did she miss the mark on? From where I'm sitting, her acting was perfectly fine.

As for the movie itself, it's a decent enough watch, but let's not pretend it's some cinematic masterpiece.
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Is life actually easier if you're good-looking? in Psychology ·
burned out said:So, I’m wondering—does being attractive, regardless of gender, actually make it easier to land a job, hit your career milestones, and generally navigate life more smoothly?

Yes.
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Are vegetarians actually smarter? in Psychology ·
Tycho said:What’s everyone’s take on this?

😂 😂 😂 😂

This gave me a good laugh. A very literal one, too.
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Best online payment cards? in Banking, Insurance & Loans ·
Lonicera said:Hahaha, are you even reading this?
We aren't talking about opening a standard checking account here—we’re talking about a credit card. You simply CANNOT get approved if you don't have steady income hitting your account.
Furthermore, a Mastercard is just a debit card linked to your checking... it's used for pulling cash out of an ATM.

Fair enough, you've got me there. I went a bit overboard because I was skimming through the thread too quickly to catch the nuance. My mistake—apologies. 🙂
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Best online payment cards? in Banking, Insurance & Loans ·
slygull92 said:Nobody is going to issue you any kind of credit card if you don't have a steady monthly income.

Haha, 😂 😂 😂 😂 talk about the stupidity of the day.

Look, my friend—you absolutely can open a bank account whenever you want, regardless of whether you have a regular paycheck coming in or not.
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Are people born good or evil? in Psychology ·
thumbelina said:Or do they just become that way over the course of their lives?
Look, let's take the most obvious example: would Hitler have been Hitler regardless of the circumstances he was born into? 🙂

My take? I believe humans are fundamentally, inherently malevolent creatures. We are wired for darkness—it's just that social norms and upbringing train us to strive for what we call "goodness" and force us to mask our shadow side. Consider an extreme case you see on the news all the time: a domestic homicide where everyone in town claims the perpetrator was "always such a quiet, kind, and gentle soul." Well, that's nonsense. He wasn't "good"—he was just as malicious as anyone else, he was simply performing for society because that's what was required of him. It’s impossible that someone is a saint one day and a monster the next; rather, at that breaking point, they simply stopped pretending to be good and finally revealed their true nature. Now, the difference lies in execution: some people snap over the smallest triviality and stop hiding behind the facade of goodness, while others manage to suppress their primal instincts so effectively that they spend their entire lives successfully masquerading as decent citizens. That is just my humble opinion, mind you—I’m certainly no psychologist or anything of the sort.

P.S. I can already hear someone shouting from the back of the room: "If we are naturally evil, why do we even attempt to be good? It's a contradiction." My answer? I don't know.
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