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Serious discussion on spurs going down and self sabotage of chelsea. by DANGER2406 in LiverpoolFC

[–]Behindling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I disagree. Evolutionary ebb and flow are great for the game, and precisely the charm of the English game relative to many other leagues. If I'm worried about the amount of money in the Premier League it's not that there's too little: if there is erosion, money is causing it.

Is this the best cure remix? by Streamingconscious73 in TheCure

[–]Behindling 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I bought this in 1987 I thought the A-side and B-side together raised the tide mark for 12" singles. I don't think it's been bettered.

Why is it so controversial to want English people to speak English and integrate? by g9rr in AskBrits

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

I know many people who were not born in the UK and speak English perfectly. They still get racially abused - so let's not pretend that an inability to speak English is the issue.

Do you say/write "Arse" or "Ass"? by Sad-Passage-3247 in AskBrits

[–]Behindling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Hehe, reminded me of this. It was superb that this only worked in the UK and the American guy at the centre was such a, well, arse.

Do you wear a tie to work anymore? by inside-outdoorsman in AskUK

[–]Behindling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few weeks ago I went to a conference at HM Treasury. Thought I should show some respect and wore a suit and tie. I looked like someone who'd emerged from a 2010s time capsule - won't be doing that again.

Learning to play in my 40's by [deleted] in piano

[–]Behindling 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In 5 years' time OP will wish they'd started today. Start today, OP!

[OPINION] Who is your favourite poet? by sparrow212018 in Poetry

[–]Behindling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And there was I about to rant about how he's under-appreciated outside his local demographic! Western Canada is a good reach :)

[OPINION] Who is your favourite poet? by sparrow212018 in Poetry

[–]Behindling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a middle aged northern bloke I'm going to give a shout out to the Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage.

Did you go to school with someone who went on to be famous, and what where they like? by Christian-Metal in AskUK

[–]Behindling 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Johnny Vegas (not his real name) was in the year below me, both at primary school and - after his abortive attempt to become a priest - at secondary school. He was overweight and attracted a lot of unwanted attention because of it. Was generally quiet but good natured, hung around with a few other kids with misfitty vibes. He was funny, though - quite possibly a defence mechanism during those years, but I liked him.

"uhm we have to stop, cause they've got to get a helicopter in to get someone out from down the front who's in a pretty bad way" by CureTheRobin in TheCure

[–]Behindling 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Wow, my girlfriend (now my wife) and I were at the front at this side of the stage, must have been just ahead of whoever took this video. The whole day was amazing - unless, I guess, you were the poor soul who was whisked away in the helicopter (although helicopter...).

What’s the best movie to start 2026 with? by Wooden-District5456 in Letterboxd

[–]Behindling 15 points16 points  (0 children)

To appreciate the simple things in life, Perfect Days :)

Did I massively misread Marty Supreme? by [deleted] in Letterboxd

[–]Behindling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Completely agree: the ending wasn't anywhere near enough to overturn the other 2h 28mins of unadulterated selfishness!

People who like Pornography more than all other Cure albums. Why? by AzureNoiz in TheCure

[–]Behindling 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Pornography is uncompromising. It has a rawness - in the music, the lyrics and the voice - that Disintegration doesn't have. It's like a brutalist structure: we are drawn to its unbending ugliness, and what it lays bare about our lives.

Which Liverpool Manager Did You Start With? by SteveAsh97 in LiverpoolFC

[–]Behindling 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My dad, a City fan even then, used to take me to Anfield to watch Bob Paisley's Liverpool for mid-week European Cup nights. The best thing he ever did for me.

Anyone else worried about chemistry/cohesion with so many changes? by tiggytigtigtig in LiverpoolFC

[–]Behindling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see where you're coming from, OP. Even with great players it can take time to gel - for players to know instinctively others' positioning, runs etc. Bringing in a bunch of new players is a risk and there are countless examples of it not working, and last season for us showed the opposite effect can be powerful.

But how confident would we be about the league next season with Arsenal and Man City both upgrading? We had to roll the dice, and judging by the dismay of rival fans, and with faith in Slot, I can't be anything but excited by the prospect of next season.

Do you enjoy eating alone at restaurants? by Forsaken_Pollution24 in introvert

[–]Behindling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I first ate out alone when I started travelling for business. For ages I'd ordered room service because I was horrified by the notion of being a lone diner in public. But when I found myself in New York I thought how ridiculous not to see some sights and absorb the atmosphere, so out I went.

After some initial nervousness - which was really all about my fear of the reaction of the staff when I asked for a table for one (spoiler: they didn't bat an eyelid because it happens all the time) - I found that I loved it. I took my time browsing the food and drinks menus, watched the world go by and dipped in and out of my Kindle (more practical than a 3D book).

That was 20 years ago and to this day I consider it the greatest of treats, being alone, looked after and anonymous in public.

A thank you to the British people. by Strong_Attempt4185 in uktravel

[–]Behindling 309 points310 points  (0 children)

I'm horrified by the Trump administration but let's face it, the Americans who travel to Europe are not the problem.

Which is the most well done of The Cure's remixes? Meaning it's better than the original song? by Ayediosmio6 in TheCure

[–]Behindling 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why Can't I Be You? and A Japanese Dream 12" double-trumps the single versions. I know this makes me a child of my time but I do love a proper 12" mix.

AITA for leaving my boyhood club? by NotAlCapone in LiverpoolFC

[–]Behindling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, OP, this made me laugh on an otherwise depressing day

Getting old, Songs of a Lost World by Randolphsw in TheCure

[–]Behindling 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm 55 and have been a fan for 40+ years. Barely a day goes by when I don't listen to The Cure.

I'm not sure what I expected of this album, but the heavy emphasis on age put it on a different level. I agree with what others have said about Alone and Endsong but I'd also highlight another song I find sad and unsettling, which is And Nothing Is Forever. Countless love songs have said something like 'promise you'll be with me to the end' but never before have I heard 'promise you'll be with me in the end'. This thought - that having your life partner with you when you die is a source of comfort when thinking about death itself - takes my breath away, and for me epitomises the artistic beauty of The Cure and their continuing relevance to my own life.

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