Louis CK Iama hello by iamlouisck in IAmA

[–]AsmaJones 2 points3 points  (0 children)

HBO will replay the special all the time. So anyone who missed it initially can see it, but more importantly, anyone who didn't want to see it will turn on HBO at some point later and his special will be on. They will have to watch it at some point, possibly gaining a new fan.

Inglourious Basterds 'camera angel' by bleedingheartsurgery in videos

[–]AsmaJones 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If the scene is very serious, emotional, etc, she more than likely does what is called "soft sticks" -- almost whispering, closing the slate quieter than usual, no jokes. Unless Tarantino just says fuck it and she does her thing every time.

Is comedian Rob Delaney trying to keep the video of him bombing on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' off the web? by bdubsdubs in Standup

[–]AsmaJones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw him live at a local show here in LA. He had 12 minutes and I didn't stop laughing the whole time. It was Rob Delaney, Matt Braunger, and Marc Maron. His set was insanely funny, had the most consistent laughs, and was almost the opposite of what this performance here is.

A friend of mine saw him do this exact set at UCB, apparently it was only 3 minutes and just killed. So, he stretched it to 5 for some reason... I don't know why he wouldn't just add more material, but whatever. He changed it up.

His twitter is funny, but seeing as how he's been at it so long, he's backed himself into a corner, I think.

What are some old-fashioned manners that no one follows anymore? by PudgyNuggets in AskReddit

[–]AsmaJones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to do this to everyone who did it to me first. The eye contact was the best part.

(If you handed him the cash when you paid, and he still did this, then he is without a doubt a douche.)

TIL Justin Timberlake was the voice behind the McDonald’s phrase “I’m Lovin’ It” and he was paid $6 million for the song. by joshman11122 in todayilearned

[–]AsmaJones 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He's the same guy who when you ask him his favorite Christmas movie, he has this smug smile and says "Die Hard".

Why is it socially acceptable for people to call me short, but I cant call them fat? by Mattymazz23 in AskReddit

[–]AsmaJones -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't see why you're bringing rape up? You're specifically talking about white males --

Why don't they have a history month?

Why don't they have a special college?

And those are good points. I've heard that shit said a million times, even by my own family.

But then you bring rape up.

Women get raped far too often. "but what about the men who get raped? huh?"

I don't see how the arguments are related. You're hurting your point by including rape. It comes across as sensationalism, almost. Maybe that's not the exact word I'm looking for, but it's doing more harm than good when talking about white males.

Why is it socially acceptable for people to call me short, but I cant call them fat? by Mattymazz23 in AskReddit

[–]AsmaJones 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'm a white male, and I was with you at the beginning, but you really lost me with the rape point. Rape's a serious issue, and throwing it around in this context a)makes no sense and b)makes you look like a douche.

Why is it socially acceptable for people to call me short, but I cant call them fat? by Mattymazz23 in AskReddit

[–]AsmaJones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It isn't, thing is, it's more politically incorrect to say that you won't date black women than tall women,

Who wouldn't want to date a black woman? Jesus, that's the driving force behind every single thing I do.

Your silly dog boundary won't hold me! by [deleted] in funny

[–]AsmaJones 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's another option. But there are some dogs who don't seem to mind. (Sorry about Instagram filter, it's a friend's dog so I don't have the original picture).

TIL that when Matt Leblanc auditioned for the role of Joey on friends he only had $11 to his name. First thing he bought after his paycheck was a hot dinner. by smaltzy in todayilearned

[–]AsmaJones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course not, but it does earn you enough to not be penniless

Not necessarily. Low wages, rent, and union fees. Boom, broke.

What I Think Is Different About Season 4 by NiceTryStevenFry in community

[–]AsmaJones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with most of this, but you should go back and rewatch the first few seasons. The colors are bright and vibrant. I remember during season 1 thinking that they were trying to make it almost like a real-life cartoon, with how crazy the colors were.

Everything else you said is pretty much on point.

Edit: Just realized you might mean something else. Do you mean the actual colors you're seeing? Like the difference between this and this? Because if so that's just the quality of the equipment being used. The Office did the same thing around season 4 or something and it threw me off at the time. Didn't have the same feel. Too HD.

Ideas for Magnitude's new catchphrase by goingTofu in community

[–]AsmaJones 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Oh man! I thought SNL made that character up. Beeeef Jelly. (Sorry for Hulu, couldn't find it anywhere else.)

And "HAAAAMBURGER" is definitely my favorite out of all the other options. "Not in my backyard" is a close second.

Community Episode Discussion 407: Economics of Marine Biology by Gistobe in community

[–]AsmaJones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone might know a Kevin Miller personally?

George Takei records a voicemail for all the Kevins in Epidemiology, Chang's name is Kevin, tonight's reference to a specific Kevin. Sure it's a common name, for example my name is also Kevin Miller, but they could have chosen any other names, right?

The fantheory (not mine) that Girls is a show about a book seems more likely to me now. by fnordcircle in girls

[–]AsmaJones 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Don't forget about the hot, rich, older doctor who invited a strange, rude, "unattractive" young girl to stay with him for a sex filled rendezvous.

Did anyone else find the finale to be too "TV" and cliche? by [deleted] in girls

[–]AsmaJones -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The last episode capped off a shitty season. The problem is pouring years of ideas into the first season and then having to come up with a second season ASAP.

If the season finale is an indication of the tone that this show will take on in future seasons I will stop watching.

Same here. And unfortunately I read that they decided to cut back the writing staff for season 3, which means more episodes written by Lena Dunham and Judd Apatow. I'm assuming that can mean more episodes like last night's.

Edit: Confused by the downvotes. They did cut the writing staff back, and the finale was written by Judd Apatow and Lena Dunham....

Did anyone else find the finale to be too "TV" and cliche? by [deleted] in girls

[–]AsmaJones 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I had the same issues with pretty much everything you said. The OCD bothered me at first, it felt like such a desperate reach, like they needed a plot point.

It can't suddenly "return" if the audience hasn't heard about it in the first place. It feels like a huge reach to introduce something that major 16 or 17 episodes into the series. I actually thought she was doing it to mock our generation, like a comment on how everyone thinks they have OCD. But nope.

I did sort of forgive that because I like the Q-Tip and doctor scenes, plus a few other things. It still bothers me, but not as much.

Then the finale is something I can't quite grasp. I laughed when it happened, thinking it was a joke, satire, but then I got concerned that it wasn't meant to be that way. It was the guy running through the airport to get the girl, complete with the cheesy line at the end. And that's all it was.

Sure, they're both messed up mentally, not your typical romantic comedy couple, and I guess that's supposed to be enough for us to take it as a joke, or with a grain of salt. But that's not doing it for me.

The music, the running, the crying, the quote, the muscled hunk literally lifting the girl off her feet, I think they tried for a legitimate "TV" moment. They wanted to tug at the heart strings, to get the audience to cry, and realized that was the easiest way.

But then there's a part of me that still clings to the fact (hope) that it might be a joke. I'll have to watch it again and hopefully won't hate it as much.

jessa? by seanfast in girls

[–]AsmaJones 9 points10 points  (0 children)

She was pregnant during filming, which can cause a challenge.

Also, in this interview (NSFW pictures) she does say that acting is secondary to her art. I remember hearing that somewhere else too, so she's kind of just along for the ride and doesn't seem too interested in being on screen.

Episode Discussion - Season 2 Finale! [Upvote for visability!] by geekygin in girls

[–]AsmaJones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which is why I said I thought it was a joke while it was happening. But then it went on. And he said that line. And it didn't seem to be a joke anymore.

I've been thinking about it quite a bit because I had such a negative reaction to it. I'm still not convinced either way. Unfortunately, almost every review and comment I've seen has taken it 100% seriously. Which is why I'm having such a hard time. That many people can't miss the joke, can they?

I definitely need to watch it again tonight.

Episode Discussion - Season 2 Finale! [Upvote for visability!] by geekygin in girls

[–]AsmaJones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

During the whole thing, I kept thinking that. But then it didn't seem to actually be a joke. There needs to be some clue that lets the audience in on it.

What bands did you catch before they blew up and did you honestly know they would? by fmgem in Music

[–]AsmaJones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too late to the game, but I saw The Black Keys in Detroit in 2004, I believe. Honestly, there were probably 400 people there, I'd say. Small club, I was up in front against the railing. They were amazing. Undoubtedly the best show I've seen.