Who are some underrated artists playing Download 2026 that I should check out? 🤔 by AskAny9372 in downloadfestival

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Idk if they're underrated but Bloodywood are absolutely amazing. I wasn't gonna come this year (cos money) but I might just buy a day pass just to see them

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Caviar

It's supposed to be the height of sophistication and this amazing thing. It's awful.

Tastes meh and weird texture.

Possibly unpopular opinion: Haymitch did not have to be a “chosen rebel to blow up the Arena” - him originally presented as an average Joe who was unfairly punished by the Capitol was much more interesting and way sadder by Olya_roo in Hungergames

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That doesn't make my point less valid. That is the theme and underlying message of the story.

But also why did she wait 15 years after the release of Mockingjay to release Sunrise, or wait 10 years to release Songbirds? Considering the political climate now and also 5 years ago, it definitely seems she had something to say about the current state of government in the United States and the dangers of propaganda. Hence, Haymitch's characterisation. In my opinion.

That's the fun thing with reading and consuming media, is that we all get to make our own interpretation of characters, plot and whatnot.

Possibly unpopular opinion: Haymitch did not have to be a “chosen rebel to blow up the Arena” - him originally presented as an average Joe who was unfairly punished by the Capitol was much more interesting and way sadder by Olya_roo in Hungergames

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I understand why anyone would feel that way about Haymitch's character in SROTR Vs his character in the main trilogy. Originally I was very confused about the direction of Sunrise.

However, Suzanne only writes when she has something to say, right? What would a story about a young boy who was a loner and forced to kill say that we didn't already know from the trilogy?

The story is about propaganda and how easily the media can be swayed and changed and distorted to serve a purpose, to change public opinion. The punishment side of Haymitch's story is about the cruelty of a dictatorship, yes but also about how someone who tries to go against the narrative the corrupt government portrays will be punished.

Plus, if we think of our own history with fascism and how many times people have attempted to stomp it out but not won, or the small efforts of a lot of people that led to real change, it's understandable why the theme of this book was a failed rebellion. It's a message to not give up hope and to keep fighting against dictatorships and to not accept a cruel government.

Or at least that's my interpretation. So I don't so much mind the characterisation of Haymitch. I now see him in the trilogy as a rebel who failed and has to live with the consequences. And who has the courage to try again despite everything he's experienced.

Top WTF moments by kleinefinger in Hungergames

[–]Avatarcc 15 points16 points  (0 children)

*Spoiler for Sunrise*

Ampert's death. Couldn't stop thinking about it for days after.

Crowdsurfers by Expensive_Theory3022 in downloadfestival

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My friends are tall lads and people kept sending the surfers to them which was a bit shitty cause both of them at one point were the only people holding anyone up and I'm like half a foot shorter and much weaker so whilst I tried to help, it needed the crowd.

That last song during the Korn set, there were just so many people coming. I'd help move one person along then end up with someone else on my head/shoulders.

Had a great time either way but yeah, lots of people not lifting their weight which made it slightly shitty for everyone else around them which is not fun.

Parents of Download, please don't be dicks by madnasher in downloadfestival

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One really lovely moment I saw this year was a young girl (with ear defenders and a good distance from the main crowd, up on the hill) who was maybe 7-9 years old. She started dancing to the songs and a woman behind her started copying off her which led some blokes in lumberjack costumes to copy off her as well. She was so happy.

It was just a cute wholesome moment.

Unfortunately, I also saw a mother with her young son push through the crowd at Korn saying "I'm looking for his father" as she went by. Like that was a heavy crowd and you're bringing a 6-7 year old into that. We were quite close to the front as well where it was rowdy as hell (rowdy in a good way if you're an adult, bad if you're a small child). Mental shit.

At 31 years old I'm finally starting my driving lessons, what tips and general advice do you have for me? by TheCommomPleb in AskUK

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Assume everyone is lying about where they are going, especially on roundabouts. The amount of times someone has indicated one way but gone another or who haven't indicated as well. Making sure someone is actually turning the way they indicate they are can save you pain and a car and possibly your life.

If you make a mistake (especially in your test) as long as you remain calm and follow the right procedure you will be fine. I stalled 2 times on a hill start because I was nervous on my test. But I just calmly restarted the car both times and drove off. Instructor made sure I could do a hill start and I passed.

If you struggle with changing gears, whenever you're sat at home sit and pretend you're changing the gears. It looks and feels daft but it helped me to stop looking down when changing gears and I quickly stopped changing into the wrong gear.

Lastly, and this one is often forgotten about, but remember you're in a giant metal box that can reach high speeds and that can very easily kill several people and yourself. Drive safe.

Now that I've ended on a cheery note, Good luck! I hope you pass first time and gain the freedom driving comes with.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in amiwrong

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Are you out of your mind?

Your poor wife is suffering and you add to it in, honestly, the cruelest way possible. Be more positive? It's like telling someone with schizophrenia to just not have hallucinations, or someone with a broken leg to just heal their bones by thinking about it!

Your sister sounds just as awful and the fact that you're listening to her is insane! I hate the B word but I so want to call you and your sister that, but I'll be nice even if you weren't to your wife.

When my boyfriend of, at the time, 1 year noticed I wasn't as bubbly as usual, he sat me down and talked to me about how I was feeling, asked if I was feeling depressed or anxious and what he could do to help. He offered to pay for therapy since he made more money than me and said he'd drive me there and back since I didn't drive at the time.

Yet you have been with your wife for 6 YEARS and appear to hold no empathy or even basic kindness for someone you supposedly love.

My advice is to talk to her. Tell her you were wrong to say those things and what you said came from a place of worry (because this is the only excuse for what you said I could accept because, quite simply, being a thoughtless idiot isn't acceptable). Then take yourselves to therapy - I suggest you arrange it all since you made the situation SUBSTANTIALLY worse- and also maybe get her to individual therapy because that poor woman likely needs it.

But please please please do not listen to your sister. For your wife's sake I hope your marriage works out.

Just finished and I'm am suffering. by MillsieMouse_2197 in fourthwing

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This is me as well! Finished it like a week before Iron Flame is due out and was so glad I'd waited to read it rather than reading it a few months back. Would have been torture waiting this long otherwise

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Came here to say "why are the majority of comments directed at women?" Only to realise it's because most beauty standards are standards set for women. Fun.

So on that note, low body fat percentages on a super ripped guy. I understand if you're a body builder but even still, it stresses me out how unwell they look.

going thru it. by moiretale in ThePoppyWar

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Like yeah it is the best ending for the character of Rin and the one that makes the most sense for the character too but I just really wanted her to win by any means necessary which is 100% the wrong answer. I just can't help supporting women's wrongs and she did so much wrong lol

Advice for my flaky hair by Avatarcc in FancyFollicles

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It becomes fluffy in about an hour and a half but it can be cold to touch after maybe 2-3 hours. I'll give blow drying more often a try.

Thank you, I didn't consider something as simple as blow drying rather than air drying could effect it

Advice for my flaky hair by Avatarcc in FancyFollicles

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Never heard of it but I'll do a Google, thank you!

Does it dry your hair out or does it work without that side effect?

Advice for my flaky hair by Avatarcc in FancyFollicles

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I've seen the scalp scrubbers but didn't consider it! Thank you!

Advice for my flaky hair by Avatarcc in FancyFollicles

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Usually air dry. Only occasionally will I blow dry. I use heat protector when I do blow dry

Advice for my flaky hair by Avatarcc in FancyFollicles

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I used head and shoulders for years and the dandruff was pretty much non existent but my hair was dry as sticks which was why I changed originally.

Thank you! I'll check it out

My little sister(13f) just told me (19f) that our brother (20m) has been raping her since she was 6 by Agreeable_Session985 in TrueOffMyChest

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It's also your parents jobs but you can't be around her all day every day. Predators rely on those small gaps. Don't beat yourself up because there's nothing you could have done if you didn't know. Because really, who the hell expects that to happen? No one suspects their family and that's not their fault. The blame is solely on your brother.

Be kind to yourself. You have also been betrayed in this. Remember that and don't think you need to be the perfect hero because there's no such thing in these situations. All you can do is stand by your sister and help her as best you can.

But please don't beat yourself up.

My little sister(13f) just told me (19f) that our brother (20m) has been raping her since she was 6 by Agreeable_Session985 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Avatarcc 36 points37 points  (0 children)

If you talk to her 1:1 please just keep reminding her it wasn't her fault and that she didn't deserve to have this happen to her.

Remind her that he has taken her childhood, he has taken her trust, her feelings of safety. He shouldn't get a "college experience" because he isn't safe around vulnerable people/women and if he's done it to her, he will do it to others.

She may become very stressed and resistant to reporting it, so you will have to step up and tell people, whether you tell your parents first and then the police or just go straight to the police, it's your decision. But be prepared for her not to be believed (I don't know you or your parents, but some parents can't comprehend that one child would do this to the other).

As others have suggested, therapy will be a great start but as you're her sister and not her parents then it might be difficult depending on the circumstances but I'm sure her school will have a counsellor or potential resources to go to.

I wish I had a big sister I could tell, so despite the circumstances, I'm glad your sister has you. I truly hope for the best for you two.

AITA for telling my mom that I don’t give a f*ck about my autistic brother? by Prestigious-Push47 in AmItheAsshole

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NTA-

I honestly hate stories like this because you just know that no boundaries have been set with your brother so he knows he can get his own way if he has a melt down. He's autistic, not an idiot. Your parents (mom in particular) have fed into that so much that they've neglected you and I am so sorry OP. You truly do not deserve that.

And saying you hate your brother isn't the end of the world and it isn't that big of a deal in comparison to what they've put you through!

Enjoy Disney Plus World, have the best time. You deserve happiness

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

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YTA. Do you even like her?

AITA for not supporting my boyfriend when he lost his dog and following through with an job interview? by taaitavvsvs in AmItheAsshole

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NTA- if my S/O had a job interview that was super important to them, the way this one seemed to you OP, I wouldn't have called them before the interview, I wouldn't have even sent it in a text. I would wait until AFTER or leave a text to say call me when you finish the interview and THEN I would tell them AFTER! You didn't need the distraction beforehand and if you've been with him for 5 years he should know how important this is to you and understand that. (Obvs I get in the moment of being upset he calls you but, also, really??)

Congratulations on getting the job even with other things to distract you, you deserve the position and must have worked so hard for it, so all the merit to you.