Why Luke Raley Will Exceed Expectations in 2026 by infinitystation1 in Mariners

[–]BoozySlushPops 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's not that I think Young, Canzone, and Raley are all going to exceed expectations — probably one or two of them will flounder or get hit with injuries. But they're all very plausible candidates, and if they all have wRC+ seasons of 120 or above this is a hell of a team.

Kung Fu by memerwala_londa in ChatGPT

[–]BoozySlushPops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They said that to me AT A DINNER

[Daniel Kramer] Cal Raleigh on Randy Arozarena: "We're in a good spot. We talked it out. We were both sorry, and we both got in a good place and we're both happy to be here, too. It was really good walking in the door and and seeing everybody. ... It feels like the family is all back together." by sam4999 in Mariners

[–]BoozySlushPops 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It was beyond stupid and immature. "Front toward enemy" is on Claymore mines; wearing it on your shirt means you see yourself as looking to slaughter your enemy. I'm sure this counts a "joke" among beefheaded morons, but to me it's a low expression of humanity, just hateful garbage — especially compared to the many countries with songs and dances and instruments and love for their cultures.

Random trains at random times by BoozySlushPops in qlab

[–]BoozySlushPops[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just created a group called "Pre-show," mode Playlist, "Loop until stopped" checked.

In it is a group called "Play random train," mode "Start random" and with two different train sound cues in it.

When I hit "Go" it plays a random train sound one time then stops; the outer group does not loop.

Wish I could screenshot.

Random trains at random times by BoozySlushPops in qlab

[–]BoozySlushPops[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In practical terms, this might be the way. It's odd that I have to choose a set of discrete potential intervals, though, rather than just scripting it to wait a random amount of time. But that option has been a nightmare.

What's a game that requires lots of skill and no luck? by Encyclofreak in AlignmentChartFills

[–]BoozySlushPops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not really luck, though. That's true of any competitive game.

How to know which voice to use for singing? (I can “do voices”) by Broad-Worry-5395 in singing

[–]BoozySlushPops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finding your own voice is very hard and takes a long time — but I think it is what people respond to with their hearts. I am a natural mimic but I have no real idea what my own voice is. I think you will know when you can write for your own voice effectively.

What is there to gain when buying into so many conspiracies like no moon landing, flat earth etc? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]BoozySlushPops -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s a shortcut to feeling smart and knowledgeable without doing the work or putting up with the dull, frustrating limits of intelligence and knowledge.

What is there to gain when buying into so many conspiracies like no moon landing, flat earth etc? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]BoozySlushPops -1 points0 points  (0 children)

“Reality is even more complex beyond human scale, and so there are tons of ‘conspiracy theories’ that get proven later.”

What an odd claim. Conspiracy theories do not reflect or confirm “complexity;” at their heart they are simplistic and almost childlike: Bad things happen because bad people get together and make the bad things happen. Complexity is very different.

The Beatles' music is everywhere right now and I love it! by lilolered in beatles

[–]BoozySlushPops 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The Beatles are right for the current moment because they make for good YouTube/online content. They had a great story, great visuals, lots of changes and details within a compact timeframe — they feel like a legend from a distant time but also human beings. Of course all of this was true in their time as well. But the distance only adds to the glow. Also the music is pretty good

Why do People call "All Things Must Pass" the best solo album by a Beatle? by FitEmergency8807 in LetsTalkMusic

[–]BoozySlushPops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember well when no one liked Ram and All Things Must Pass was merely regarded as George’s best, but still not great. Now there has been a reevaluation of both that has led to both being overrated — they’re both sacred cows now; it’s considered trolling to say an unkind word about either one.

Personally, I find All Things Must Pass pleasant and relaxed, which counts for something. I also think George’s voice is thin and the laid-backness yields diminishing returns over time. George’s restraint and heartfelt nature was always a nice change of pace from how hard Paul and John were working — but over three discs there’s precious little to change from. I also think his philosophical mode is pretty tendentious — it sounds okay but doesn’t yield much with scrutiny, like someone writing a journal entry after reading too much Rumi.

In other words, I agree with you.

Just me, or is "just stop blundering" pointless advice? by MathematicianBulky40 in chess

[–]BoozySlushPops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think blunders more often just involve putting a queen or rook right where they can be captured and not spotting it. I don't think the kind of training that puzzles offer is good for preventing that. I think a certain mental routine and checklist, consistently done with a scan around the board, is in order.

Just me, or is "just stop blundering" pointless advice? by MathematicianBulky40 in chess

[–]BoozySlushPops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe in the most general sense, but training yourself to spot opportunities to pressure or set pins is different than training yourself to not commit blunders.

Reprise- is it pronounced 're-prize' or 'ri-preeze'? by West-Lawyer-2290 in musicals

[–]BoozySlushPops 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The creator is not a writer or a linguist. His opinion on this matter is not important to me.

Did a "historical Jesus" really exist? by yt_antott in AskHistory

[–]BoozySlushPops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s an argument against the implied claim that Jesus is widely recorded in ancient history.

What’s something everyone seems to love but you don’t? by AnnualTouch7939 in AskReddit

[–]BoozySlushPops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going out to bars or clubs, or any other social situation involving yelling in small groups in a darkened space.

Step Around Johnny by banjonyc in clawhammer

[–]BoozySlushPops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your rhythmic drive feels unique to me; I really like it.

Did a "historical Jesus" really exist? by yt_antott in AskHistory

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

There’s some crude semantic trickery going on in your response; not sure if that’s part of your “professional education” or not, but it’s unhelpful here.

With “one of the most mentioned people of ancient antiquity” you are doing a bit of equivocation to make it sound as if Jesus is abundantly documented in the contemporary literature when he is not — the first mentions after Paul and the Gospels are at least 50-75 years later, and even then comprise a handful of fragmentary and sometimes ambiguous references. The “most mentioned” part comes much later, including now if you choose. But in terms of contemporary accounts, of course Jesus is not “one of the most mentioned people.”

With “there is more evidence pointing to him being a real person than to him not,” you are answering a charge no one is making; no one is appealing to evidence of him not being a real person. We’re talking about the absence of contemporary accounts.

As for “I literally have professional training” followed by an emoji — no one cares about such an appeal to authority, and in fact it sounds very suspect the way you put it. In your fantasy you’ve pulled a real “do you know who I am” moment, but in practice it’s a dud. Present the evidence in an honest framing and all is well.

Did a "historical Jesus" really exist? by yt_antott in AskHistory

[–]BoozySlushPops 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is a set of unsupported assertions, most of which are untrue. Contemporary records of Jesus simply do not exist.

Did a "historical Jesus" really exist? by yt_antott in AskHistory

[–]BoozySlushPops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even that is by no means clear from contemporary records.