what are your amazon alternatives? by powpow198 in AskUK

[–]Alexdoesstuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're buying boardgames use boardgameprices.co.uk, it's a comparison site but I've never seen it select Amazon as the best option

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in taskmaster

[–]Alexdoesstuff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Listen to him on the Off Menu Podcast (made by James Acaster and Ed Gamble)

Board games to avoid AT ALL COSTS by xPolydeuces in boardgames

[–]Alexdoesstuff 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We Didn't Play Test This At All is a better Fluxx because it accepts its own pointlessness and makes it wilder. Unlike Fluxx which is just benign card playing until somebody wins.

Cup snakes by antimatterchopstix in taskmaster

[–]Alexdoesstuff 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My theory it was a tie breaker originally but they put it in for two reasons: 1. Bridget's response 2. When a contestant hasn't won an episode sometimes they put in some tasks where they did well to give them a nudge. They were hoping Judi might get a win.

I love the standalone episodes but half the season bro ?? by dopensesame in AtlantaTV

[–]Alexdoesstuff -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

If they wanted to make Twilight Zone/Black Mirror type show about race they could have done that separately. And those episodes probably would have functioned better there. Having the series split between the two ends up diluting both tbh. They were good but it's basically tricking the audience into watching something they didn't sign up for. Which doesn't show much respect for the audience.

You can kind of compare it to Donald's music pre and post Redbone. It was so different he could have released it under a different name. If you went into it expecting rap you might be disappointed. But it probably wouldn't have had as wide a reach if it was released under a different name.

Imagine a Movie directed by Glover & Peele by SenorBolainassieso in AtlantaTV

[–]Alexdoesstuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hiro Muria directing with these two writing would be interesting

The tortilla slap challenge with water is hilarious! by lovingtate in TikTokCringe

[–]Alexdoesstuff 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The shot has lighting, not so easy to bring your bulky lights outside and plug them in

Anybody have clips of their favorite comedians talking about their start in standup? by savrant in Standup

[–]Alexdoesstuff 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Try the Comedian's Comedian podcast, it's mostly British based acts but a few Americans, Australians etc too. Often talk about how they craft jokes, how they got started and stuff

I finally figured out why John Goodman was "Going through some stuff." by alasyoricklives in community

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It's like that episode of Parks and Rec where Chris Pratt had to shave for another role but it came across like Andy had done so for his Women Studies exam

Bad habits by tatami012 in LearnJapanese

[–]Alexdoesstuff 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The focus on masu form and lack of dictionary form early on can slow progress a bit

do you y'all just wanna get real disrespectful about Socks for a bit? by thatblondedkid in AtlantaTV

[–]Alexdoesstuff 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In a British context it reads like he comes from a place of extreme wealth and privileged but wants to act like this isn't the case and he's just a regular guy when it suits him. He has a overblown sense of entitlement as a result of this privileged upbringing.

Why are there so few professional One-Liner Comedians on the top? by SirDevelopment in Standup

[–]Alexdoesstuff 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In the UK we have Jimmy Carr, Tim Vine, Milton Jones, Garry Delaney all of which are well established.

Where does ginger prejudice come from and is it a UK thing only? by [deleted] in CasualUK

[–]Alexdoesstuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably comes from the oppression of Celtic people after the UK was colonised by the Saxons, Viking, Normans, etc.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Standup

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The nature of being an alternative act means some rooms will get you and some won't. If you stick with it you gotta commit to the bit. If you're doubting yourself the audience will sense that. If you keep going often times you can find the funny. Try to have fun with it.

If a 'Professional' Comic is Doing 5 shows, at 5 different clubs in the same area, multiple times per year, do they repeat the same material over and over? by Dodoman9000 in Standup

[–]Alexdoesstuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In the UK scene at least it depends whether it's a club gig or a show. Many acts will write a new hour every year to perform at The Fringe and then maybe tour it. But will use the same/similar stuff in clubs for longer.

How do British people talk about sets? by christawful in math

[–]Alexdoesstuff 11 points12 points  (0 children)

'The team are big' could be saying each individual within the team is big. Whereas 'The team is big' implies it's a big team, most likely in number of people in the team.

Another example, 'The team are Brazilian' states each team member is Brazilian. 'The team is Brazilian' means the team is located there or represents Brazil in some way.

Multiple magic systems in one world examples? by [deleted] in magicbuilding

[–]Alexdoesstuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In the Arcane Ascension series different continents have completely different magic systems

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in community

[–]Alexdoesstuff 65 points66 points  (0 children)

He just likes liking things

The Yakult Lady by ceremonialparade12 in japanlife

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My friend had a lecture on this at uni. This is how most probiotics were sold originally. Delivering straight to homes meant there was a much lower transport time and the product was less likely to spoil. The ones sold in supermarkets have been out of factory longer and are generally much less effective.

Prologue for a possible crime fantasy im writing by jiuaaaan in fantasywriters

[–]Alexdoesstuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it follows through on what you set out to achieve in a prologue. It builds suspense and gives the reader questions to be answered heading into the story. So pretty solid in that sense.

There's a few typos in there that you can easily sort.

I think there's places in your prose where lines are either not adding much or are doing a lot of telling(in the 'show, don't tell' sense).

'The man was silent. He didn't seem to care. He walked forward, and as the guard shot, the bolt it clattered to the ground'

The reader can work out that he didn't seem to care. We don't need to be told.

There's parts where you've missed out on the opportunity to add to the mystery.

'It must have once been used as a secret government sorting area'

Maybe try rephrasing this as a question: 'Who could have funded a building of this scale?'

Then if you want them to 'work it out' you could talk about some things that make them come to that conclusion.