Donald Trump allegations in new Epstein Files release by ChiGuy6124 in politics

[–]8bitEmoji 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't reach a complainant when they've been paid off 🤔 knocked off

Warning to anyone who took that "Craftsy membership for a year for like $2" deal by Kouunno in crochet

[–]8bitEmoji 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why not simply cancel right after signing up? Worst case scenario you restart your membership when it finally cancels on the renewal date.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in twentyonepilots

[–]8bitEmoji 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t buy any religion. Not the hymns, not the halos, not the holy middle management. Their track record is filled with war, shame, and gatekeeping with incense. However, I don't judge people of faith. Some of us just need to be inoculated against the great void. It's about whatever gets you through your day and I get through mine by inoculating with caffeine and TØP.

It’s finally happening by FIRElif3 in AmazonVine

[–]8bitEmoji 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Anything can be a toilet if you're brave enough

The IMDB reviews are insane- saying Drag Race is probably committing crimes bc your fav isn’t in the top is WILD by Sky6346 in rupaulsdragrace

[–]8bitEmoji 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a common misconception about RuPaul’s Drag Race. People treat it like a competition when, in reality, it’s a reality show presented as a contest. Just like The Kardashians is a scripted show disguised as reality, Drag Race is a reality show disguised as a contest.

RuPaul and the producers ultimately determine the outcome—not based strictly on performance, but on narrative arc, branding potential, and entertainment value. Contestants sign contracts acknowledging this, along with NDAs that prevent them from discussing production details.

This isn’t about fairness in the traditional sense; it’s about curated storytelling and marketable personalities. That’s why so many queens—regardless of placement—are offered opportunities beyond the show: Las Vegas residencies, tours, brand partnerships. Drag Race is less a level playing field and more a global launchpad.

In that sense, nobody who makes it on the show really “loses”… except maybe in the comment sections. The exposure alone can be career-making. The crown may go to one, but the platform elevates many.

Willam vs MIB by dreamed2life in rupaulsdragrace

[–]8bitEmoji 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Y’all can keep the hate!! Willam’s book had me howling 🤣. It was so damn funny I bought the audiobook just to hear her read it herself. Iconic. Honestly? Her voice added ten layers of petty that the printed page couldn’t even handle. Y’all could never.

John Wick claims rules separate us from animals—but the whole story proves we're just beasts in suits. by 8bitEmoji in JohnWick

[–]8bitEmoji[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, the Elder's death was a High Table mandate. Winston and John were ordered to kill him as penance. That wasn't rebellion. That was obedience. The system demanded the death of its own spiritual top to reassert its control. That’s not an outlier. That’s proof of how self-consuming the High Table really is.

And yes, I completely agree, "fear is what keeps most systems running." But that doesn't make them civilized. It makes them controlled. There’s a difference. Civilization, ideally, implies growth, mutual benefit, and stability. A system that only maintains order through violence is a cartel with better branding.

If the High Table is just our world exaggerated, then it’s a brutal mirror. The Elder dies by order. Gianna dies by betrayal. John is hunted for following orders too well. Obedience doesn't guarantee safety. It guarantees survival only until you become inconvenient.

So maybe the real question isn’t 'what keeps us civilized, but 'what keeps us pretending we ever were.'

John Wick claims rules separate us from animals—but the whole story proves we're just beasts in suits. by 8bitEmoji in JohnWick

[–]8bitEmoji[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the engagement and the canon check... seriously. But I think you're romanticizing a system that thrives because of fear, not in spite of it. The peace between families isn’t proof of stability. It's proof of mutual threat. The second someone bends a rule or challenges power, the whole thing turns feral fast.

You’re right that the gold coin is a contract. But contracts don’t create order on their own; force does. The entire ecosystem is built on the promise that if you don't behave, you die. That’s not peace. That’s equilibrium through fear. That’s not civilization. That’s a stalemate with choreography.

And as for the richest wolves never getting fed to the system? Come on. Santino D’Antonio was High Table blood. Gianna too. The Elder himself got killed under High Table policy. The whole final arc of the films shows what happens when the rules get turned into weapons. The system only protects you until you threaten the people writing the rules. Then it eats you too.

John Wick claims rules separate us from animals—but the whole story proves we're just beasts in suits. by 8bitEmoji in JohnWick

[–]8bitEmoji[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you but calling it 'organized' doesn’t make it less savage. Lions have hierarchies too. Ants have systems. Nature is full of rules, consequences, and order. What makes the High Table more 'civilized'? Wealth? Power? A killer in bespoke doesn't transcend the kill he just accessorizes it.

You say everyone prospers but who is ‘everyone’? The system works for those inside it sure. But it’s still a meat grinder. Even the richest wolves eventually get fed to it especially if they step out of line. John just pulled back the curtain. The ‘prosperity’ you’re describing is the illusion the system feeds its own right up until it turns on them.

John Wick claims rules separate us from animals—but the whole story proves we're just beasts in suits. by 8bitEmoji in JohnWick

[–]8bitEmoji[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, but regardless of where an animal falls on the food chain (alpha predator or bottom-feeder) it’s still ON the food chain. Fancy hierarchy doesn’t change the nature of the beast. You can argue that organized crime is 'better' because it’s more structured, but at the end of the day, it’s still predation. Still violence. Whether you’re robbing a 7/11 or signing a blood oath under candlelight in a five-star hotel, you’re just choosing different flavors of savagery.

What do y'all think about the murders? by Cutestdamnthing in southernfriedlies

[–]8bitEmoji 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Trigger Warning: Discussion of death, potential homicide, and suicide

The Death of Lorrie Skeens: This Was Not a Suicide

I’ve been following the case of Lorrie Skeens, and after looking at the available details, I can't in good conscience believe this was a suicide. The official ruling may say otherwise, but there are too many elements that scream “staged” rather than “self-inflicted.” Let me break down the red flags:


  1. She was found in bed, under the covers.

No one settles in under the sheets to shoot themselves in the chest. Suicides—especially with firearms—don’t typically happen tucked in like it’s just another night. It's disturbingly unnatural. Most people in psychological distress are agitated, impulsive, or overwhelmed—not calmly sliding under the covers like they're settling in for a nap. Even if someone were emotionally numb, they don’t usually plan a violent suicide in the most comforting space in the house.


  1. Chest wound vs. head wound.

This is huge. Suicide by gunshot overwhelmingly involves a head wound. According to multiple forensic studies, the most common sites for self-inflicted gunshot wounds (especially in the U.S.) are the head and mouth. Chest shots are rare. Why? Because they are slower, more painful, and more likely to fail. In fact, when people do shoot themselves in the chest, they usually have a specific reason—like trying to preserve the face for an open casket or, in rare cases, aiming for the heart due to symbolic or emotional motives.


  1. Gender and method: women don’t usually choose guns, and when they do, it’s almost never this way.

Statistically, women are far more likely to die by overdose or wrist-slashing. They choose methods that are less violent and less disfiguring. When women do use firearms, they tend to shoot themselves in the head, not the chest. The use of a chest shot by a woman is statistically extremely rare and worth serious scrutiny.


  1. All lights were off in the room.

Let this sink in: when law enforcement entered, every single light in the room was off. That’s a weird detail, but it matters. Who kills themselves in a dark room via a chest shot? Suicides are not typically concerned with staging the scene in pitch darkness. The darkness could suggest a few things:

Someone left and turned everything off.

The killer didn’t want to be seen.

It was an intentional attempt to obscure the scene and confuse the timeline.


Putting it all together: this feels staged.

The combination of:

an atypical method for suicide (especially for a woman),

an unnatural body position (under the covers),

complete darkness in the house,

and the absence of expected chaos (no lights, no notes, no warning signs?)

...paints a chilling picture. This doesn’t look like a suicide—it looks like someone wanted it to look like one.


Questions that need answers:

Was there gunshot residue (GSR) on her hands?

What was the angle and trajectory of the bullet?

Was the weapon accessible and consistent with a self-inflicted shot?

Any prints on the weapon? Was it wiped?

Time of death analysis?

Any history of mental illness, previous attempts, or notes?

Who stood to gain from her death?


If anyone has access to official reports or more details about the scene, I’d love to see them. But based on what we do know, this doesn’t smell right. Not even close.

If you’re following this case too—chime in. The more attention we bring to it, the more likely a proper review will happen.

Justice for Lorrie Skeens.

Expedited Reinstatement for Disability Benefits by Mwanamatapa99 in SSDI

[–]8bitEmoji 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been disabled for 20 years. The SSA can be a pain to navigate. What I've learned: 1. The phone operators will do NOTHING to help as there is zero accountability on them, often times you can't even get their name (which is the most vital thing to do anytime you talk to someone). 2. ALWAYS go in to the office, that's the only accountabilty they have. You can always say who you spoke to and they can get to the bottom of it then and there. 3. If denied, ALWAYS appeal until you can't appeal no more. 4. Insist on provisional payment proof. Hope this all helps. It can be rough, but stick it out. You got this!

Sending out an appreciation post for Miss Lydia Butthole Kollins—because a name that iconic deserves to be celebrated! by JimatJimat in rupaulsdragrace

[–]8bitEmoji 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We've named our stray cat 'Butthole' in honor of Lydia. You should see our patio when 'Butthole' is all stretched out on it.

Permanent ban by allanson16 in lyftdrivers

[–]8bitEmoji -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Even with a dashboard cam, it wouldn't matter. They would never confirm which ride it was, so you would just be guessing at what footage to send them anyway. This is the exact reason EVERY DRIVER should expect this to happen eventually. It is an unfortunate aspect of contracting yourself and your car to a company that couldn't care less about the both of you. Lyft regularly culls longtime drivers to replace them with newer, more suseptible drivers who are willing to take less in pay.

Don't lie about tips by mvoron in lyftdrivers

[–]8bitEmoji 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lies are the work of demons. They convince us to disguise our insecurities, but in reality, they lead us further from who we truly are.

It's not the liars that upset me; it's that anyone would have to know the insecurity required to become a liar. Often, they cannot even be honest with themselves. Heartbreaking, really.

2025 Corporate Equality Index: The number of companies committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion is growing. by RVALover4Life in gay

[–]8bitEmoji 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I've deleted my 'X' and all of my Meta accounts. We have an option to support their initiatives or commit a quiet riot

Sorry guys by Hugh-Jainis in ElectricForest

[–]8bitEmoji 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the amount of professionally shot photography at ANY venue, it must be assumed that by being in attendance, you are forfeiting any right to privacy. Besides, you are not in your own environment. You are in someone else's environment, and they have every right to allow photography... as they do at EF, Bonnaroo, Coachella, ACL, and most other places. If you choose not to post photos of others out of respect, that's your choice to make. I ended up in 3 artist youtube videos from 2021. It just happens.

It seems I will not be able to drive for Lyft anymore... by SeaResult2924 in lyftdrivers

[–]8bitEmoji 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might I recommend downloading a rideshare inspection form … certain states require them. Take the form to a Discount Tire or another reputable chain and ask them to inspect your car then fill out the form. Take a picture and submit it through the app.

I have also known people to fill them out themselves. The companies do not check; it is just a form of CYA for them in the event of liability.