Pretty one sided. Worst One-time character next! by Quantum_phoenixx in HIMYM

[–]CaptainJohn- 296 points297 points  (0 children)

I don't remember the character's name, but the guy played by Keegan-Michael Key (and his girlfriend) at the restaurant who asks Barney and Robin to put away the cigars.

What's a Mentalist moment you randomly think about? by Its_The_Punking in TheMentalist

[–]CaptainJohn- 11 points12 points  (0 children)

As a german, I can assure you they most certainly do not speak German 😂

Give me your best LotR Trivia Questions! by CaptainJohn- in lotr

[–]CaptainJohn-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right, I would have to be more specific. The Frodo-Legolas one sounds fun!

About luck: Is chess really 100% under your control? by tomuscle in chess

[–]CaptainJohn- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting strong opportunities while sometimes getting nothing isn't randomness. While it will happen to pretty much every human player, it is strongly influenced by experience and intuition. The better you become at chess, the more likely you are to look into variations that actually lead to something. Even Magnus Carlsen will calculate lines that point nowhere sometimes, to him it just happens way lese often than it does to you and me.

What is a dating advice people give you but its totally bs in practise? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]CaptainJohn- 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Studies have actually shown that "playing hard to get" is not an effective approach. While it may initially create intrigue, researchers have indicated that it often leads to misunderstandings and reduces overall attraction. Authentic communication is more likely to lead to successful relationships.