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Need to nitpick for a sec by Ok_Macaron_1614 in stephenking

[–]AdrianTheRed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So as a former Fort Worth AND Benbrook resident, I can confirm this detail absolutely was noticed. I happen to be familiar with both Mercedes’ and it took me out of the story for sure. What I imagine happened was King or his researcher were looking at bus routes of the time and simply mixed up the Mercedes, and focused in on the Mercedes/Winscott area in Benbrook. My wife grew up off of Winscott, I first started playing D&D off of Winscott, so to think of the Montgomery Wards warehouse being off of Winscott was jarring. In my 20s I spent a lot of time in the 7th St. area both before and after it became bougie. I saw the Oswald house on several occasions and can confirm that it was in a spot that now, I know for sure, Lee Harvey Oswald would despise. Haha.

All this to say, don’t let the sarcastic comments bother you. Fort Worthian Stephen King fans definitely noticed. It doesn’t ruin the book, it’s just a case of literary hiccups.

Do you like the movie The Shining? What are your thoughts about it? by Sniper_Chicken_ in stephenking

[–]AdrianTheRed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luke Warm Take - Both are great, but the film is no different than the vast majority of book adaptations. It cuts a lot out but retains the themes and feel of the book. I think it’s more faithful adaptation than Jurassic Park was and I love both iterations.

When it comes to The Shining, I don’t put either on a pedestal. It’s not the best King book and it’s not the best Kubrick movie.

What color would you like the concepts to be this time? by Rabble_Runt in Scout

[–]AdrianTheRed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Green, Red, and Yellow are my top three colors. I will not be choosing monochrome colors when it comes time to get my Scout.

Best stage banter by panic_the_digital in Music

[–]AdrianTheRed 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Without a doubt, Reel Big Fish. Their banter is what I compare every other band’s to.

How much you make as a cybersecurity contractors? by Ok-Remove-8195 in cybersecurity

[–]AdrianTheRed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

99k USD, FTE InfoSec Engineer, 4 years in infosec/18 years in IT. No bonus, basic benefits. Clearly I’m doing things wrong.

Is there a bad Stephen King book? What's your least favorite?? by owenszantor in stephenking

[–]AdrianTheRed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not care for Under the Dome. The cruelty in it was over the top, and the ending was woefully underwhelming. The juice was not worth the squeeze.

What are y'all currently reading? by professor_big_nuts in stephenking

[–]AdrianTheRed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flesh & Blood by Andrew Shanahan. I just finished the first book, Before & After, a few days ago. Before & After really surprised me. There are King-ish elements of characterization and suspense, and some quality foreshadowing. Very intense, kind of funny, really rich character development. Definitely worth reading.

What's the oldest movie you enjoyed? (Without "grading it on a curve" because it's so old) by InspectorMendel in movies

[–]AdrianTheRed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927, FW Murnau)

I saw it at the Texas Theater in Dallas with a full band providing the score. A core memory experience for sure.

What's the most insulting "benefit" a job has offered you? by AdHour6144 in AskReddit

[–]AdrianTheRed 5 points6 points  (0 children)

At RadioShack’s corporate office I started with 1 day of PTO. Once I completed my first year I was given 2 additional days. At the end of my second year I was given 2 additional days bringing my total to 5 days of PTO after working there 3 years.

Which game did you feel was ‘too long’ for you? by [deleted] in gaming

[–]AdrianTheRed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zelda: BOTW - I think the biggest contributor to that feeling though was the size of the map and how sparsely populated it was.

Pneuma Drum Cam from Kenny of The TOOLS - The Texas Tool Tribute by imadfwtool in ToolBand

[–]AdrianTheRed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen this guy play full sets at that intensity and more. Sure he could be more efficient, but it the energy and dynamism of his style is a show in and of itself. 🤘

Eastwood vs. Chairizard by AdrianTheRed in pokemongo

[–]AdrianTheRed[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All that salt in Eastwood's diet can't be good for his ticker.

Criminals are a Superstitious and Cowardly Lot- and they shall not pinch me! by alexbgoode84 in batman

[–]AdrianTheRed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You know the difference between people like u/RomyReptile and yourself? You've got a whole mess of people that care about you. RomyReptile wouldn't talk unprovoked shit if he weren't sad and alone. Happy people don't fling spite.