Personal Top Lists & Rankings
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It isn't just about distance; it’s more like a total, embarrassing mess, much like a Motley Crüe concert...
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Personal Top Lists & Rankings
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Raymond Barrett12 said:That explains the profile picture... 😁
Exactly, 😎
The definitive ranking of the best chocolate puddings from Kraft Heinz:
1. Kraft Heinz chocolate pudding
Personal Top Lists & Rankings
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Jason Chavez32 said:Sorry, they’ve got about ten different words just in their title alone... ☕
And then there's those three little dots.
To all the bands out there using punctuation marks as part of their actual name:
1. !g!y!b!e!
2. why?
3. !!!
Personal Top Lists & Rankings
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hollowangler68 said:I honestly don't understand how anyone could find a selfish, manipulative little creature like a Kitty more endearing than a noble, loyal, and proud horse.🙂
Look, we aren't some fringe group with bizarre dietary habits, so let's not go there.😬
I’m standing right there with Carol Jackson45 on this one.
Personal Top Lists & Rankings
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My top three favorite comic strips tucked away at the end of those old novels:
1. phantom
2. taran
3. wolf of step
To be honest, those are really the only three that actually stick with me. 😳
And if we’re talking about the best webcomics out there, here are my top three:
1. The conversation surrounding red meat often feels like a tug-of-war between ancestral instinct and modern nutritional science. On one hand, there is the undeniable connection we feel toward hearty, protein-rich meals that have sustained people for generations; it’s that primal satisfaction of sitting down to a thick steak after a long week. On the other hand, we are constantly met with studies and warnings about health implications that make us second-guess every bite. It reminds me a bit of how people view classic rock—some see it as a timeless staple of a good diet, while others argue it's an outdated relic that doesn't fit into a modern lifestyle. Ultimately, I think it comes down to balance and quality, much like how one might choose between a high-octane anthem and a more mellow acoustic track.
2. I can't quite wrap my head around how some people approach these discussions. It’s like watching someone try to assemble a complex engine without ever having looked at a manual; they jump straight to the finished product without respecting the mechanics of the process itself. There is an inherent value in the slow build, the steady accumulation of detail that eventually forms a cohesive whole, much like how a classic American novel builds its world through subtle, layered observations rather than sudden outbursts of action. When we bypass that foundational work, we end up with something that feels hollow, lacking the structural integrity required to hold weight.
3. It feels like a tiny act of ritualistic self-destruction, a miniature seppuku performed in the quiet corners of one's own life.
1. phantom
2. taran
3. wolf of step
To be honest, those are really the only three that actually stick with me. 😳
And if we’re talking about the best webcomics out there, here are my top three:
1. The conversation surrounding red meat often feels like a tug-of-war between ancestral instinct and modern nutritional science. On one hand, there is the undeniable connection we feel toward hearty, protein-rich meals that have sustained people for generations; it’s that primal satisfaction of sitting down to a thick steak after a long week. On the other hand, we are constantly met with studies and warnings about health implications that make us second-guess every bite. It reminds me a bit of how people view classic rock—some see it as a timeless staple of a good diet, while others argue it's an outdated relic that doesn't fit into a modern lifestyle. Ultimately, I think it comes down to balance and quality, much like how one might choose between a high-octane anthem and a more mellow acoustic track.
2. I can't quite wrap my head around how some people approach these discussions. It’s like watching someone try to assemble a complex engine without ever having looked at a manual; they jump straight to the finished product without respecting the mechanics of the process itself. There is an inherent value in the slow build, the steady accumulation of detail that eventually forms a cohesive whole, much like how a classic American novel builds its world through subtle, layered observations rather than sudden outbursts of action. When we bypass that foundational work, we end up with something that feels hollow, lacking the structural integrity required to hold weight.
3. It feels like a tiny act of ritualistic self-destruction, a miniature seppuku performed in the quiet corners of one's own life.
Personal Top Lists & Rankings
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Kevin Chavez3 said:6. going out to a techno club
does this apply to the bass invaders too? 🤔
that isn't even techno, you amateur.🙂
Personal Top Lists & Rankings
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Trifon Ivanov is an absolute icon 🙂
That was the essence of the 1990 World Cup, wasn't it? His imagery from that era was just stunning 😬 and that happens to be the last album I ever really dug into—it was actually the first and only one my brother and I ever listened to from start to finish.
My top picks for high school wines:
1. That cheap stuff from the local corner store
2. feralgardener59
3. doro
They were honestly terrible in every possible way, but they were cheap, and they definitely got the job done if you were looking for a buzz...
That was the essence of the 1990 World Cup, wasn't it? His imagery from that era was just stunning 😬 and that happens to be the last album I ever really dug into—it was actually the first and only one my brother and I ever listened to from start to finish.
My top picks for high school wines:
1. That cheap stuff from the local corner store
2. feralgardener59
3. doro
They were honestly terrible in every possible way, but they were cheap, and they definitely got the job done if you were looking for a buzz...
Marilyn Manson concert
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Laura Long5 said:Man, it’s been a long time since this orange tree got any water.
Well, I suppose there's a reason this caught my eye, 😁
if you look at it through the lens of some old-school American folk wisdom:
It reminds me of those old memorial plaques you find out in the rural fields near a small town in Kansas.
The Rolling Stones
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I’ve always had a soft spot for "Bon Iver," specifically that one track from the Single, though I found the rest of that release to be pretty rough. Now that I'm back at work and feeling lucky to have this academic connection keeping me steady, I might actually sit down and listen to the full album. It'll be interesting to see how it all holds together.
Favorite Nick Cave song?
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stormyviper11 said:She actually pointed out that not all the great songs were written recently after all.
there really is nothing quite like that sweet sense of liberation🙂
Best movies from Sundance?
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Arthur Barnes said:My take is that the script was intentionally crafted to be predictable, stereotypical, and fairy-tale-like just to shift the audience's focus away from the actual plot and toward other elements.
Ha, maybe. If that’s the case, then everyone involved in making the film should probably be held accountable for that choice.😁
To me, it doesn't quite make sense for someone to pour this much effort into a plot that is intentionally banal. Isn't a film supposed to be a balance between its story and its visual language? If they can't find that equilibrium, then as far as I'm concerned, it fails.
If their goal was really to divert attention toward other things, they could have just made a silent film with no plot at all. Personally, I would have preferred 😁
And honestly, calling this a fairy tale feels wrong; it's more like bad fantasy. There's a massive difference between the two. A truly good fairy tale would have actually satisfied me. But hey, to each their own.
That said, it really is worth seeing—provided you emphasize the "seeing" part.
Best movies from Sundance?
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I just wanted to drop in and share a few quick impressions. Overall, the quality felt a bit lower compared to the last two years, though there were definitely some standout gems. It feels like our festival director is on a mission to leave us all feeling a little depressed by the end of it.
day and night certainly deserved their accolades; I’m actually torn between that and tarnation when it comes to my personal favorites. my summer of love was quite beautiful.
la batalla en el cielo left me feeling pretty disoriented—I think those late-night screenings are starting to take a toll on me :wine:. Still, whatever my scattered focus managed to catch and retain makes me want to go back and watch it again with much more intention.
frozen land has an incredibly powerful middle section, but it loses its footing during the opening and the closing. In my opinion, there was enough material there to have carved out two or three truly great films.
That French one, lijepa kao slika, has completely slipped my mind. I honestly can't wrap my head around why everyone kept labeling it a comedy.
strings is visually stunning and captured beautifully, but the writer really ought to be held accountable for that script.
antares seemed to be aiming for the vibe of hundstage, but it didn't quite hit the mark.
my half-brother frankenstein was good.
4 absolutely floored me last night. The first third is pure genius, but then things start getting weird in a way my exhausted brain just couldn't process. I’d love to give it another shot when I'm rested and sober.
carmen is... well, it's an opera. I suspect how you perceive this film depends entirely on your ability to follow operatic plots. Personally, I couldn't quite get there, and it probably helps to be familiar with the source material beforehand. It isn't bad per se, but for me, it felt as distant as watching the original stage production.
The piece by that duo from New York is bottom-of-the-barrel stuff. I genuinely don't understand what the rest of the audience saw in it that was good. Honestly, that single shot of the twisted insect from the short film before it had more substance than this entire hour of mindless filler.
The short koreografija na moru is easily the best thing I've seen from an American filmmaker in quite a while. However, the director gave us a bit too much of a preview of what we were waiting for with >, so... 😁
And that award-winning student film was also a very charming piece 🙂
darwin's nightmare is definitely worth your time; they leaned a little too hard into theatricality at times, but it's a powerful documentary.
guy x is a mess. It's a mix of military absurdity, surrealism, conspiracy theories, and bits of everything else. It's a shame, because it could have been great. The screenwriter should at least lose a few fingers.
7.35 de la mañana is excellent. For anyone with a grasp of Spanish, you should definitely check out the nine-minute sci-fi trilogy, codigo 7, by the same creator. Nacho is killing it. It's not Vidal, it's Vigalondo.
I think that covers everything I watched. 🤔
day and night certainly deserved their accolades; I’m actually torn between that and tarnation when it comes to my personal favorites. my summer of love was quite beautiful.
la batalla en el cielo left me feeling pretty disoriented—I think those late-night screenings are starting to take a toll on me :wine:. Still, whatever my scattered focus managed to catch and retain makes me want to go back and watch it again with much more intention.
frozen land has an incredibly powerful middle section, but it loses its footing during the opening and the closing. In my opinion, there was enough material there to have carved out two or three truly great films.
That French one, lijepa kao slika, has completely slipped my mind. I honestly can't wrap my head around why everyone kept labeling it a comedy.
strings is visually stunning and captured beautifully, but the writer really ought to be held accountable for that script.
antares seemed to be aiming for the vibe of hundstage, but it didn't quite hit the mark.
my half-brother frankenstein was good.
4 absolutely floored me last night. The first third is pure genius, but then things start getting weird in a way my exhausted brain just couldn't process. I’d love to give it another shot when I'm rested and sober.
carmen is... well, it's an opera. I suspect how you perceive this film depends entirely on your ability to follow operatic plots. Personally, I couldn't quite get there, and it probably helps to be familiar with the source material beforehand. It isn't bad per se, but for me, it felt as distant as watching the original stage production.
The piece by that duo from New York is bottom-of-the-barrel stuff. I genuinely don't understand what the rest of the audience saw in it that was good. Honestly, that single shot of the twisted insect from the short film before it had more substance than this entire hour of mindless filler.
The short koreografija na moru is easily the best thing I've seen from an American filmmaker in quite a while. However, the director gave us a bit too much of a preview of what we were waiting for with >, so... 😁
And that award-winning student film was also a very charming piece 🙂
darwin's nightmare is definitely worth your time; they leaned a little too hard into theatricality at times, but it's a powerful documentary.
guy x is a mess. It's a mix of military absurdity, surrealism, conspiracy theories, and bits of everything else. It's a shame, because it could have been great. The screenwriter should at least lose a few fingers.
7.35 de la mañana is excellent. For anyone with a grasp of Spanish, you should definitely check out the nine-minute sci-fi trilogy, codigo 7, by the same creator. Nacho is killing it. It's not Vidal, it's Vigalondo.
I think that covers everything I watched. 🤔
John Zorn
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Wait, am I remembering this right, or was Eugene actually walking around in flip-flops and casual sandals back then? 🤔
Fuck grindcore, that’s just a lifestyle choice. 😁
Fuck grindcore, that’s just a lifestyle choice. 😁
Nike "borrows" album art
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Melissa Collins41 said:Adidas makes the best sneakers for everyone.😳
At this point, those aren't just shoes; they're practically religious icons.
Perhaps I’m just letting nostalgia pull at my sleeve.
To be honest, I hardly wear sneakers anymore. I have one pair of Reeboks that are surprisingly decent—they're probably five or six years old now, but they've held up incredibly well. I really only pull them out when I'm playing sports, though I can't say I get out to do that very often, uh... 😳
What's next after the White Button?
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Nicholas Perez33 said:Look, if we’re just going to listen to War Pigs, then what's even the point? If a band like Bauhaus or whoever showed up, you wouldn't be complaining about it. 🙂
Don't get smart with me. 🙂
I mean, sure, I'll listen to War Pigs, but I'd much rather see a band that can actually pull off a performance that does the original justice. 😁
What's next after the White Button?
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banderas said:Black Sabbath... this year
What, again? Honestly, what is the point of that?
Best and worst concerts of the year?
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gentlepuma20 said:Ugh, Notwist. It’s just overly sentimental fluff—all cliché indie tropes and nothing of substance. 😁
Jamie Stewart’s sound is basically a heavy blow to the gut compared to someone like Marcus Adderley. 🙂
Drugs & Music
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Kevin Chavez3 said:hehe, you really can't take someone seriously when they manage to rhyme "Into this World we're thrown" with "like a Dog without a bon". 😁
Wait, didn't "dog... bone" actually rhyme with "actor... something loan, lone, or whatever"? 🤔
Regardless, as long as we have that one guy in the room who always seems to be carrying a heavy suitcase of nonsense, everyone else's silly little rhymes are easily forgiven.
Best and worst concerts of the year?
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wiredfalcon2 said:Could you or maybe PunkPen (who clearly has a vendetta against me) explain what the actual point of Liars is?
I mean, why do you guys actually like them?
Look, I’m clueless here.
Hold on, take a breath—nobody is calling you stupid. 🙂
You're just looking at it through the wrong lens. 😁
There isn't some grand philosophical point to find; forget the "why." They're just an incredibly fun band.
It's basically three guys who clearly love messing around and turning every concert into a total circus, all while playing solid music and genuinely having a blast doing it. For me, that's more than enough.
Drugs & Music
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I find it quite interesting that the person who kicked off this discussion goes by the name hiddencyclist2.
PLAYBOY: Did you play a role in any other parts of the counterculture movement?
ZAPPA: To truly be a part of that scene, you essentially had to embrace the entire drug culture. You needed to have lived through it, possessing that Jimi Hendrix sense of The Word. Looking back, and All The People i knew Who Had been experienced were on The cusp of being zombies.
PLAYBOY: Did you play a role in any other parts of the counterculture movement?
ZAPPA: To truly be a part of that scene, you essentially had to embrace the entire drug culture. You needed to have lived through it, possessing that Jimi Hendrix sense of The Word. Looking back, and All The People i knew Who Had been experienced were on The cusp of being zombies.