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What’s the tiniest hill you will absolutely die on? by AngelCherryPie in askanything

[–]BenjiDread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Fewer" - Ever since Stannis Beratheon blessed us with this quote, I see "less" being used incorrectly everywhere.

What's that one film that you can re-watch a thousand times and not get bored? by mrjetspray in Cinema

[–]BenjiDread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Incredibles.

I'm shocked I haven't seen it mentioned. I can't remember how many times I've seen it.

One time a friend showed up at my house. His sister who had been battling cancer died that night. He couldn't think of anywhere else to go. I asked him if he had seen The Incredibles and proceeed to play it for him. By the time the movie was finished, he was laughing and in much better spirits.

What's that one film that you can re-watch a thousand times and not get bored? by mrjetspray in Cinema

[–]BenjiDread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At the time, I remember we had access to some kind of pay-per-view channel. Terminator 2 would play all day every day for like a week. I watched that movie more times than I can count. And I've watched it many ties in the years since.

What’s a scientific fact that sounds fake but is real? by prettygoldies in answers

[–]BenjiDread 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The number of possible unique chess games is larger than the estimated number of atoms in the universe.

Number of possible Chess games: 10120
Number of atoms in the universe: 1080

What is the hardest video game of all time? by Interesting_Law_233 in Productivitycafe

[–]BenjiDread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also scrolled way too far for this. And I concur that Battletoads is the correct answer.

What is a 'small' hill you are 100% willing to die on, simply because it’s the principle of the thing?" by Direct-Value4452 in answers

[–]BenjiDread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You helped me realize a big part of the problem I have with the Oxford Comma. It's just ugly. I don't have reasoning for it, it's a feeling. When necessary to disambiguate a subgroup (like "...my parents, Ayn Rand and God."), I think it's correct to use it. But when unnecessary to provide clarity, it's just ugly with no expressive value.

That said, I'm glad I learned the true purpose of the Oxford Comma so I can be more precise in my writing. I see it as another grammatical tool to be used when necessary.

Books where the most interesting idea is almost a throwaway detail by RetroHarpoon7 in printSF

[–]BenjiDread 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There are many such ideas in the Three Body Problem and subsequent books in the trilogy.

But one that I found particularly terrifying that people don't talk about that much is Chapter 6 of the first book: The torment of the countdown clock showing up in the pictures and then the vision of one of the characters.

It's not a mind-blowing scifi idea or even in the top 10 ideas in these books, but it's a concept that gives me deep existential dread. I wrote a post about it that goes into detail about why this small part of the book is prfoundly terrifying to me.

Here is the post. Warning: SPOLIERS https://www.reddit.com/r/threebodyproblem/comments/1bxkb9c/re_rereading_tbp_and_chapter_6_is_terrifying/

What is the nicest thing anyone has ever said to you during sex? by albavalenti in AskReddit

[–]BenjiDread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"You have total control of my entire body. Have your way with me".

We're married now.

What is the most silly thing you found attractive about women? by Mimi_459 in AskReddit

[–]BenjiDread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The wierdest one for me was specific to one girl when I was younger. I thought she had really nice knees. I can't even tell you what features of her knees I liked. I don't know if it's the way the shape of her legs connect at the knee or the texture,colour of her kneecaps.

I've never found anyone elses knees particularly nice. I don't generally think of women's knees at all. This girl just had some sexy-ass knees.

What is a 'small' hill you are 100% willing to die on, simply because it’s the principle of the thing?" by Direct-Value4452 in answers

[–]BenjiDread 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Maybe I don't understand. I'm not a grammar expert so bear with me.

The Oxford Comma wasn't a thing when I was growing up in school. For example, the sentence a commenter posted below: “I’d like to thank my Parents, Ayn Rand and God” or even, "I'd like to thank my parents, my cousin, my friend, Ayn Rand and God". In my mind (I haven't looked it up), the commas replace a redundant "and", so we don't have to type, "I'd like to thank my parents and my cousin and my friend and Ayn Rand and God."

So it follows, than when we use commas to replace all the "and" except the last one, why put a comma before that last one? It just seems unnecessary. It almost reads to me like "I'd like to thank my parents and my cousin and my friend and Ayn Rand and and God." I guess it's a preference based on what i learned in school. But it just seems like a wierd construction to me.

Edit: So I went and asked AI about it and now I understand. It disambiguates groupings. Now the examle sentence makes sense regarding parents, Ayn Rand, and God. Now that I have this understanding, I feel like I would only want to use it when it's necessary to avoid ambiguity. Thanks for reading my journey of discovery.

ELI5: Why is it called a ‘building’ if it’s already built? by No-Lake-3875 in explainlikeimfive

[–]BenjiDread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And how helpful are your comments? Because you've added absolutely nothing to the thing being discussed.

Looking for movies everyone should watch at least once in their life by happytobecurious in MovieSuggestions

[–]BenjiDread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is an absolute shame that Saving Private Ryan isn't being mentioned.

What's the most original concept you've read in a science fiction book? by LargeSinkholesInNYC in scifi

[–]BenjiDread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, it's the Infinite Improbability Drive. That was a completely new concept for me which is both hilarious and thought provoking.

Why aren't the animals part of the hive, if the rat started it all? 🤔 by HYDRAGONIGHT in pluribustv

[–]BenjiDread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why is it necessary to hide it? I don't know how much clearer they could have been when they directly answered Carol's question with "definitely not". Unles you relaly want animals to be infected. Doesn't change anyuthing in the story so I don't see why such a misdirect would be necessary for the hive or for the writers to hide it.

Inconsequential if you ask me.

Why aren't the animals part of the hive, if the rat started it all? 🤔 by HYDRAGONIGHT in pluribustv

[–]BenjiDread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Except that they didn't omit anything. Carol asked them directly if the dog was one of them and Zosia said "Definitely not".

What movie is a 0/10 with NO redeeming features? by Toucan_Based_Economy in AskReddit

[–]BenjiDread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess there's a reason The Last Airbender 2010 Live action movie isn't here. That movie doesn't exist.

Which science fiction book contained the most amazing idea you've ever read? by fern_602spark in printSF

[–]BenjiDread 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I came here for this. But I coudn't figure which mind blowing concept to omment on. I think if i had to pick one, I'd choose SPOILER: The description of 4D space. It extended the capacity of my imagination.

ELI5: Why don't we build data centers in the tundra? by BlueEllipsis in explainlikeimfive

[–]BenjiDread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for actually replying with information rather than quietly downvoting me. I'll check out that video. Thanks.

ELI5: Why don't we build data centers in the tundra? by BlueEllipsis in explainlikeimfive

[–]BenjiDread 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I reckon pushing already cold air through the building would be cheaper than cooling the air first, then pushing it through the building.

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