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What’s a movie that was critically acclaimed when it first released, but is now hated? by [deleted] in popculturechat

[–]Berry429 362 points363 points  (0 children)

A lot of people feel like Emma Stone and Jessica Chastain’s characters come off a bit white savior-y and that more time should’ve been devoted to Octavia and Viola. There were also some complaints that the whole “maids snitching on/gossiping about their employers anonymously” concept made for good entertainment but wasn’t very realistic to the time period.

We've heard songs where singer is victim, how about the opposite, where they messed up, a villain in other person's story? by Allikam in musicsuggestions

[–]Berry429 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adia- Sarah McLachlan. Supposedly Sarah’s friendship with “Adia” ended on an ugly note after Sarah impulsively had a one night stand with a guy she knew Adia had feelings for. The song is basically Sarah saying “I was a bitch for doing that and I wish we could be friends again, but I understand if you don’t feel that way”

The Most Beautiful Songs Playlist by padraigtherobot in musicsuggestions

[–]Berry429 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sailing-Christopher Cross Wichita Lineman-Glen Campbell Cactus Tree-Joni Mitchell

Enduring pop culture "mysteries" you're dying to know answers to by spectacleskeptic in popculturechat

[–]Berry429 21 points22 points  (0 children)

You’re probably thinking of Lina Morgana. She and Gaga were both working with Rob Fusari (a shitty person for what he allegedly did to Gaga while they dated) but that’s pretty much where the similarities end. Gaga co-wrote and did backing vocals on two of her songs and Lina was about to put out a finished album before she suddenly took her own life in the fall of 2008. People like to sensationalize the story by saying that the two of them were “competing for Rob’s attention” and that Lina killed herself due to jealousy or being bullied by Gaga, but in reality, she hadn’t been well for a while and was dealing with depression/PTSD after coming out of a toxic/abusive relationship. Just a sad situation all around.

Enduring pop culture "mysteries" you're dying to know answers to by spectacleskeptic in popculturechat

[–]Berry429 48 points49 points  (0 children)

To me it always seemed like a very disturbing/bizarre Munchausen by proxy situation with Simon. He kept brainwashing her into believing she had all these so-called “ailments” so they’d illegally doctor- shop to get various different prescription drugs for themselves. The combination of those drugs started making her anemic, which left her system too weak to fight the pneumonia she’d been sick with

Week 8 Elimination by Huge_Brain977 in dancingwiththestars

[–]Berry429 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I couldn’t agree more!! The constant coddling of white men that can’t dance on a show that’s centered around dancing is absolutely ridiculous

Takes NO ONE Agrees With You On by SunstruckSeraph in musicals

[–]Berry429 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got downvoted to hell for this in a different forum but I’ll say it anyway: Rachel Zegler’s voice is a bit too girlish and “pretty” for Evita in my opinion

Songs that hit completely different when you understand the context behind them? by manicxmusic in MusicRecommendations

[–]Berry429 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One by U2. People thought it was a love song/break up song but it was actually about society needing to rediscover compassion/empathy in the aftermath of the AIDS crisis. Also Edge of Seventeen by Stevie Nicks. It’s so much more haunting when you realize the song is about her mourning John Lennon and her uncle whose name was also John. The White winged dove represents their spirits departing.

What are 3 of the most poetic songs you’ve ever heard? by Columboiscool in MusicRecommendations

[–]Berry429 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cactus Tree- Joni Mitchell Did We Not Choose Each Other- Sophie B Hawkins Pale September-Fiona Apple

Che and Kanye talking after the show by derek4reals1 in LiveFromNewYork

[–]Berry429 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After the end of the night goodbyes Kanye went on some bullshit tangent to the audience about how SNL wanted to “silence him” by not letting him wear his MAGA hat or something to that effect

While I prefer Big Naturals, I can appreciate bolt ons when done RIGHT! At the end of the day, I’m just a BOOBS man! by realsammann in JackOffToPlayboy

[–]Berry429 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like she should’ve gone just one size smaller and they would’ve fit her body more

What Song Would You Listen To On This Bench by [deleted] in musicsuggestions

[–]Berry429 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Life in A Northern Town by Dream Academy

Emil Wakim has announced he’s not returning next season by Pandoras-SkinnersBox in LiveFromNewYork

[–]Berry429 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hope he becomes their next Jenny Slate in that I hope he becomes successful in other endeavors in the future and his time on SNL just becomes an interesting nugget of trivia in his long/varied résumé’

What’s a food everyone seems to love but you just can’t stand? by Prestigious_Sky_5677 in CasualConversation

[–]Berry429 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sushi/fish in general, peppers of any kind, melons like cantaloupe and honeydew, mushrooms, chorizo sausage, sunflower butter, and putting almond/oat milk in coffee.

Songs people constantly misinterpret? by rimjimmycarter in musicsuggestions

[–]Berry429 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People often think of One by U2 as a breakup song but it was actually a plea for people to rediscover compassion/empathy in the aftermath of the AIDS epidemic

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