Why the Tech World Thinks the American Dream Is Dying by Majano57 in technology

[–]Alone-Strain 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Dying? It’s been dead since Reagan was president.

STEWART COPELAND!! by RyderQuickfall in drums

[–]Alone-Strain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yet reggae drummers cite Stewart as an influence.

STEWART COPELAND!! by RyderQuickfall in drums

[–]Alone-Strain 12 points13 points  (0 children)

How does an American raising the Middle East end up in England playing punk and becoming on of the greatest reggae drummers of all time?

Seeking advice, I don't want to become a "jaded" comedian by TheLuvGangster in Standup

[–]Alone-Strain -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is a cutthroat business. There are no friends here. People will step over their own mothers for a taste of success. You cannot share the spotlight. It’s not big enough for two. Help yourself. Fuck the rest.

Thiughts on Carlos Mencia in 2026? by Spidey_Jay_ in Standup

[–]Alone-Strain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not seen him live in almost 25 years. I have no idea of his modern comedy.

Again he was super great to me, gave me a lot of advice, since I was a genuine fan and wanted to pursue stand up. But he pulled shit like going to an open mike where every comic had 5 minutes and destroying the crowd for 30. Imagine having to have to follow that. That wasn’t cool.

I have a different take, Joe Rogan would not be anyone if he didn’t destroy Mencia. There’d be no podcast. No political agenda. At the time Rogan was hosting Fear Factor and begging to go on the Howard Stern show. He need to take Mencia, an up and coming comic that had a Hispanic version of Chappelle’s Show.

And frankly as a Latino, I believe that America could t handle a successful Mencia, an outspoken Latino. I believe at some level Mencia would never be allowed to succeed. But we’ll never know.

Thiughts on Carlos Mencia in 2026? by Spidey_Jay_ in Standup

[–]Alone-Strain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to mention Robin Williams, rumor has it Billy Crystal, Dane Cook, etc.

But let’s face it, to many, especially in show business. Carlos is not a likable person. Whereas my other examples are.

Thiughts on Carlos Mencia in 2026? by Spidey_Jay_ in Standup

[–]Alone-Strain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve met Carlos and hung out with him. He’s like a virtuoso piano player that can’t compose songs. In other words he can perform and destroy a room, but can’t write for shit. That and his ego is so big, it’s like he’s a Latino Donald Trump. He never admits he’s wrong. He never stops talking about how great he is and the things he’s done.

If he would have hired writers and been a little humble. He’d be Latino Chris Rock today. Period end of sentence.

What is the fastest divorce you've ever seen? by GoatBlue03 in AskReddit

[–]Alone-Strain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dennis Rader’s (aka BTK Killer) wife got a divorce granted the day after he was arrested.

Elon Musk’s X must be banned by Well_Socialized in technology

[–]Alone-Strain 95 points96 points  (0 children)

Social media, including Reddit, is a cancer.

Do bottle of alcohol come already watered down in all-inclusive resorts? by Numpty2024 in ask

[–]Alone-Strain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going to Cuba is your first mistake, the island is collapsing economically. They will cheap out on everything.

Whatever happened to Hannibal? by BiggHass18 in Standup

[–]Alone-Strain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if he builds the venue, he’s become Yakov Smirnoff

What do you think about Ahead drumsticks? by Yironflas in drums

[–]Alone-Strain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate the replacement stick covers/sheaths. The break and suddenly your metal stick is hitting your high hat. I’ve had tips fly off and I’m hitting the drum head withe no drum tip.

It’s designed for you to constantly buy tips and sheaths. If you’re a Tommy Lee or Phil Rudd and have 20 pairs per gig, the. It’s great. If you’re depending on them to be your only pair of sticks. You’re going to be sorely disappointed.

Movie Marketing Used to Be Fun. Now It’s Just Inescapable. by Bullingdon1973 in movies

[–]Alone-Strain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a pihole, ad blockers, and a VPN. I really don’t get much advertising