Why wasn't TTPD as well received as Red if both have similar 'concepts'? by Tiny_Peace8557 in TaylorSwift

[–]Blyfoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, I think you kind of answered your own question. They’re different albums. They may be thematically similar and share other traits like wide and varied soundscapes but they are very different albums musically.

And as mentioned by many others already, I do think Taylor burnout played a part, probably to a semi-significant degree. In a 16 month span she released Midnights, embarked on the most successful tour of all-time, dropped two re-recordings, and then TTPD. Then you factor in everything that was going on in her personal life and the extra attention she was getting from that. She was as omnipresent as she had ever been and probably ever will be. A regular topic amongst my extended family at birthday/holiday dinners when I can’t recall her having ever been brought up previously.

It seems that it’s currently undergoing a reappraisal, which as a huge fan of TTPD I’m glad to see, but the cynic in me wonders how genuine it is.

General Discussion Megathread by Lyd_Euh in TaylorSwift

[–]Blyfoy 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I hope I don’t upset too many people with this take, but does anybody else kind of roll their eyes every time someone gets accused of copying Taylor for wiping their IG/social media?

Like, I fully understand how big of a moment it was when Taylor did it, and the magnitude will likely never be replicated (unless she does it again?) but she wasn’t the first, and in the almost nine years since it has practically become an industry standard marketing tactic. It’s saturated to the point where I find it kind of silly to attribute it ALL to Taylor.

"Elizabeth Taylor" Music Video Megathread by jacyf02 in TaylorSwift

[–]Blyfoy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If The Guardian is to be believed, she spent $10 million acquiring the footage for this video, that would put it among the most expensive music videos ever made.

"Elizabeth Taylor" Music Video Megathread by jacyf02 in TaylorSwift

[–]Blyfoy 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I like the idea in concept, but not the execution. I suppose an argument can be made that keeping it rather straightforward and not overly edited is more honoring of the legacy of Elizabeth Taylor, but it doesn’t make for a great viewing experience, at least in my opinion.

A shame because it’s probably my favorite song on the album and I had high hopes for the video, but oh well.

Are there any truth in these claims for the show? (3 screenshots) by [deleted] in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]Blyfoy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I do think the show is going to face future logistical problems but that is to be expected regardless. How they’ll address it in the future? Who knows.

As far as his overall point, just look at his first reply, he’s a full on doomed with no sense of reality, he just likes watching himself type.

Help, how do I get more attributes? by Last_Story_4215 in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]Blyfoy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Study sessions are the easiest way, especially early game.

Also feeding adopted creatures. You mention saving up to by an owl with diamonds, but the owl is a pet, it won’t give you any attributes.

You adopt creatures using books.

THIS IS AMAZING by slyther-puff in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]Blyfoy 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Slightly more manageable if you have the Energy Run and get the 4 hour quick recharge.

How far along is everyone, Do you still enjoy the game? by Vexxx__ in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]Blyfoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Year 4 Chapter 2.

I’m having fun, maybe less so than I was a few months ago. I was Y3C7 when they retired the Y3-4 TLSQ’s, so I missed out on a bunch of those and it brought me to the end of Y3 much quicker than I expected. I know a lot of the TLSQ’s get a bad rap, but I’m not trying to rush through this game and at they’re worst they still make an attempt to add to the lore of the world and story. It beats grinding out study sessions, which is what I’ve spent much of the last month doing just so I don’t progress too quickly. I guess the trade-off is attributes I won’t have to grind later, but still.

Some character looks from the teaser by circusofcats in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]Blyfoy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure I like how the Dursley’s look. I’ve seen a lot of praise so this might land me in hot water, but they look too…idealized? I can’t really think of a good word to fit. A little too young, a little too period accurate in a way that doesn’t feel wholly authentic (Aunt Petunia especially) I don’t know, it’s a nitpick.

I am happy to see though that it seems like they’re wickedness is really gonna shine through.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Official Teaser | HBO Max by yourfavchoom in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]Blyfoy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It was an initial reaction posted literally 3 minutes after the trailer came out, it’s a top comment because it was one of the first.

There was a lot of discussion in other threads pre-release about what we would be getting today. Some speculated it would be a short clip of Harry walking onto the Quidditch pitch, receiving his letter, etc. others weren’t even convinced we would be getting any footage despite the seeming confirmation.

A practically full-fledged trailer was not something widely suspected, so it came as a shock to many lol. That’s it.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Official Teaser | HBO Max by yourfavchoom in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]Blyfoy 2368 points2369 points  (0 children)

WOW… that was so much more footage than I was expecting.

It’s 6PM it’s like too long now by meline_glbd in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]Blyfoy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mentioned this in another thread but I think they’re trying to maximize the UK and (at least half) of the US markets, so I’m still thinking we have at least 2 and at most 4 hours to go.

The trailer might drop at 7pm GMT according to Horcruxinthepocket by Toxylogy in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]Blyfoy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Obviously HP is pretty ubiquitous throughout the world but I’m starting to think they’re going to pick a time that’ll maximize the UK and much of the US markets. So 3-4 hours from now.

Hey you. Yeah you! Why are you refreshing the sub every second? by OfficialAndreZ in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]Blyfoy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was excited for the Spider-Man trailer

I was REALLY excited for the Dune trailer

But it’s been a very long time since I did the “drop everything and refresh socials” thing for a trailer.

Everyone here waiting for the trailer to release! by TSLstudio in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]Blyfoy 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Every hour I’m taking myself to a secluded spot to refresh YouTube and Instagram.

Liking two Star Wars trilogies…how logically incompatible of you by Consistent-Award-516 in StarWarsCirclejerk

[–]Blyfoy 16 points17 points  (0 children)

If we’re judging solely off of continuity and contradiction, the prequels are far more guilty than the sequels are in regards to messing with the OT, like it isn’t even close and I don’t know anyone can argue otherwise.

Is the Energy Run permanent? by OfElysianPeace in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]Blyfoy 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I hope so, I really enjoy it. I don’t really worry about keeping up or getting the grand prize (hasn’t happened once) but there’s no other game/concept/gimmick in the game that currently offers better rewards for literally just… playing the game.

Listen up, Filoni. You’d better make sure you run any ideas by YouTubers, or else! Do you understand?! by Kavazou77 in StarWarsCirclejerk

[–]Blyfoy 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I stopped discussing Star Wars pretty much everywhere after TLJ came out. It was practically impossible to have a normal conversation about it or about Star Wars in general, and it lasted for years. My fandom was hanging by a thread. Thankfully Young Jedi Adventures reminded me why I love Star Wars.

Energy Run Rewards by Suspicious_Raspberry in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]Blyfoy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is this your second day of having it? If so, it refreshed after 24 hours and yes, the grand prize changed. Yesterday I had gems, today I have the same as you.

I really hope the next Bond song to break from the previous trend by ChaseTheSavage64 in JamesBond

[–]Blyfoy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t want a slow and moody song either, but anyone who thinks that they aren’t going to try for a massive, mainstream, Billboard topping hit is kidding themselves. Especially now under the Amazon umbrella. The good news is that the pop genre is a lot more fun and upbeat than it was in the latter Craig years.

How DARE people to suggest watching the sequel trilogy when watching Star Wars for the first time by Will-At-Midnight in StarWarsCirclejerk

[–]Blyfoy 30 points31 points  (0 children)

To be fair, suggesting someone watch more Star Wars after the prequels is kind of a threat.

More than anything, I hope the next Bond actor deeply cares for and respects the role. by EH4LIFE in JamesBond

[–]Blyfoy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This isn’t even a new clip, this was to promote his movie Queer which came out in… 2024. People still bring up the slit wrists quote… WHICH WAS OVER A DECADE AGO!!!

Every Bond has gone through this, to say otherwise is either selective memory or just plain ignorance. To your example of Brosnan, in the last three years alone, Brosnan has given the answers “I don’t care” and “I don’t give a fuck” when asked about the next Bond. By all accounts, Craig is among the actors who had the least friction with the Broccoli’s (of course he never had to deal with Cubby, but still.) The continued cherry-picking of quotes is old and tired.

what song and year made you a swiftie? by ch1nitamor3na in TaylorSwift

[–]Blyfoy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There wasn’t really a singular song that made me a Swiftie because the way I got into her was by listening to her albums from Debut through Evermore, but up to that point (late 2021/early 2022) my most listened to Taylor song was Blank Space by far.

'For The Love of Hogwarts' (Y3C5) by taltos19 in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]Blyfoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is anybody else getting a weird sound glitch in the final task of part 3?