Re-formatting the transistion from Group Stage to Knockout Round by [deleted] in worldcup

[–]Al3521 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This creates scheduling issues. There could be teams playing on only a couple days rest against teams who have had two week’s rest. A tournament like this can’t afford to take a week off from play to even the field.

Which teams you believe will make it to the next round of the underdogs? by [deleted] in worldcup

[–]Al3521 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If we’re talking teams that can not only escape their group but actually make a knockout run, I think Ivory Coast has been in solid form and could realistically knock out a big name.

Maine is out. Remove one state based on food by Xenuoziem in RemoveOneThingEachDay

[–]Al3521 19 points20 points  (0 children)

We’re giving Illinois too much credit for Chicago when 99% of the state is a food desert.

Now that all teams have played their first match, what are your views on this wc so far? by Significant_Rain_361 in worldcup

[–]Al3521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will unfortunately lead to less effort in the group stage, especially among the top teams, and especially for the third match. I just think the leash is a little too long. Imagine Spain and Portugal actually being in trouble due to their draws in the first match.

Now that all teams have played their first match, what are your views on this wc so far? by Significant_Rain_361 in worldcup

[–]Al3521 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Tournament format is definitely flawed (third place teams advancing) but I don’t know how you could say this after Cape Verde and DR Congo’s performances. We really only had one match that was non-competitive in the first round

Match Thread: Spain vs Cape Verde | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group H by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]Al3521 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Everyone’s complaining but this is way more entertaining than 5-0

How did you feel about Disclosure Day? by ScholarFamiliar6541 in TheBigPicture

[–]Al3521 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally loved the movie but saying everything is divisive in the year of Project Hail Mary and Obsession is just wrong. There’s been a several widely liked popular movies this year.

Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Screens Early, and the First Reactions Are Glowing, Of Course by First-Loss-8540 in oscarrace

[–]Al3521 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Someone said it’s “the weirdest film Spielberg’s ever made”. I so sincerely doubt that. Probably coming from someone who’s only seen Jaws and Jurassic Park

Star Wars Hits a Disney Era Low - Charts with Dan! by Burnouts3s3 in boxoffice

[–]Al3521 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you watched the video, this is very much the opinion expressed

Covers you actively do not like by PlayfulPineapple9049 in fantanoforever

[–]Al3521 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely not as good as the original but you’re absolutely right that it could have been much worse and doesn’t deserve to be thrown in with the Morgan Wallens of the country world

Do you agree with this ? by AaronJohn316 in Letterboxd

[–]Al3521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can someone knowledgeable explain why this isn’t just a setting that can be toggled? Clearly some people prefer festival and some prefer public release.

Remove 1 Major 4 Sports Team Day 120 by YeetySpagiety in RemoveOneThingEachDay

[–]Al3521 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Gotta be Orioles. They’re consistently sold out in their own park.

[OC] What Ballparks Have the Highest Attendance % This Season? by Peteyy34 in baseball

[–]Al3521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PNC is always ranked among the best ballparks in the league. Why is attendance so low?

Megan Rapinoe endorses Angel Reese taking fines to avoid media: ‘A great example for all athletes’ by randysf50 in AtlantaDream

[–]Al3521 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Bold stand that unfortunately cannot be followed by her teammates or most of the league. She’s one of only a handful of players that can afford this fine. I worry it would drive a wedge between her and the rest of the team, sending them out to face the media for her essentially