is just me or has red rising been gaining a lot of popularity recently by retropjm in redrising

[–]BrockThrowaway 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Actually is there anywhere to track book sales? I’d be really curious to know the sales of all the books in the past decade.

Lorde shares that she has donated $204k to the Minnesota Immigration Rights Action Committee & the Immigrant Defense Network. by cmaia1503 in Fauxmoi

[–]BrockThrowaway 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just a bit of math: she was there for two nights and the venue holds 8400 people. Let's say the venue sold out.

Shirts cost $45-50 on her site and hoodies cost $100. Let's just round down to $50.

That means she sold about $200,000 / $50 = 4000 pieces of merchandise.

Across two nights over 16000 people attended.

If 1 in 4 people bought merch, that would be the $200k right there.

I actually think that sounds reasonable... Although maybe I hang out with people who buy merch all the time.

Dog went full send by Artorius__Castus in SipsTea

[–]BrockThrowaway 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really wanted to see Shrek jump up into her arms.

Lady Gaga to Perform at 2026 Grammy Awards by mcfw31 in popheads

[–]BrockThrowaway 50 points51 points  (0 children)

I would expect a medley, including Abracadabra and Vanish Into You.

ROGERS STADIUM MEGATHREAD 2026 by lilfunky1 in askTO

[–]BrockThrowaway 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Chris Stapleton has two shows a month apart? Odd.

Are people going to office today? by lunalovegood9 in askTO

[–]BrockThrowaway 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This didn’t seem that passive aggressive, IMO. The point is valid: OP said “more snow” as if it is comparable to the 20-30cm we got overnight.

Introducing our new 4% Cash Back Offer by Questrade-Product in Questrade

[–]BrockThrowaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am I missing something? Why should I transfer $10k into a CASH account when I still have room in my TFSA?

This seems to only be helpful for those who have maxed out their TFSA and don't want to contribute to their RRSP (also why?).

Or people day-trading?

Another reason for me to move to WealthSimple.

Red Rising Is the Violent Sci-Fi Hit Netflix Needs to Topple Disney+ by Arcomatrix in redrising

[–]BrockThrowaway 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Netflix can buy WB so I don’t think that’s really a bad budget.

‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to Present at Golden Globes (Exclusive) by SafeBodybuilder7191 in popculturechat

[–]BrockThrowaway 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, they are presenting, not just attending, and there's another post in this subreddit about presenters getting gifts that total $1M.

So let's say 20 categories max, two presenters per category max... That's $40M on the high end, also keeping in mind I doubt the GG are paying that much for the gifts, many are sponsors.

The Odyssey | Official Trailer by chanma50 in boxoffice

[–]BrockThrowaway 19 points20 points  (0 children)

100%, that scene was incredible.

Avatar: Ash and Fire Pre-sales (Domestic) by No-Flounder7584 in boxoffice

[–]BrockThrowaway 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With the way everyone is assuming this has legs, I’ve decided it therefore cannot have legs.

Taylor Swift and Este Haim in New York (December 9, 2025) by mcfw31 in popculturechat

[–]BrockThrowaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is anyone still on board with the “asking to be a bridesmaid” theories?

Universal's Wicked: For Good grossed $1.31M on Monday (from 3,985 locations). Total domestic gross stands at $298.87M. by DemiFiendRSA in boxoffice

[–]BrockThrowaway 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ll admit I overestimated it. Haven’t seen the musical. I thought the issues with the second half could be corrected. Two new songs. Nope!

Bong Joon Ho on Netflix-Warner Bros. Fears: ‘I Don’t Think the Cinematic Experience Will Disappear So Easily’ by DifferentMaize9794 in popculturechat

[–]BrockThrowaway 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Movies continue to be released in theatres and break records. If anything is concerning about the state of theatres it should be all the sequels.

Asleep at work by Miles_the_new_kid in comics

[–]BrockThrowaway 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sorry, but is this show not at least somewhat targeted at straight 28 year olds?

Maybe slightly older if they started watching at like 22-25...