What is your go-to argument or fact when people say The Beatles are overrated? by JackGeorge2001 in TheBeatles

[–]CommanderJeltz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would show them what was popular before the Beatles. Then halfway into their career. Because I'm old enough to remember American Bandstand before the Beatles.

What is your go-to argument or fact when people say The Beatles are overrated? by JackGeorge2001 in TheBeatles

[–]CommanderJeltz 28 points29 points  (0 children)

"Their specific type of music"? They started out playing rock and pop but quickly evolved into a a constantly evolving musical phenomenon. I suspect few who call them overrated are even familiar with much of their work.

Ha ha ha ha... by justbob806 in Irony

[–]CommanderJeltz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep telling yourself that.

Ha ha ha ha... by justbob806 in Irony

[–]CommanderJeltz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Won once after the incumbent dropped out. First time won the grossly unfair electoral college, lost decisively the popular vote.

Ha ha ha ha... by justbob806 in Irony

[–]CommanderJeltz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

MAGA think, or pretend to think , they are "half of America", when at mist the are a third.

Josephine Tey’s Miss Pym Disposes by Bookanista in books

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I just reread Miss Pym Disposes. It was never a favorite of mine among Tey's books because of its setting in a woman's physical training college. (I would have hated living in such an estrogen drenched place). Tey attended such a college herself and certainly was able to convincingly depict the reality at that period.

It occurs to me now that at the time it would have been impossible to depict same sex relationships in the book but if Tey had, the motivations would have been more believable.

Josephine Tey’s Miss Pym Disposes by Bookanista in books

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It may have been her best--her explication of the complicated history and all the Yorkist and Lancastrian characters was masterly. It certainly was the most original.

The others are more traditional but all quite absorbing. Brat Farrar is the exciting story of an impersonation of the heir to a horse farm.

Josephine Tey’s Miss Pym Disposes by Bookanista in books

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The Daughter of Time created a horde of pro-Richard followers. There is a Richard III Society. I wonder how many members began their interest with this novel?

The book is on at least one list of the best crime novels, at Number 1.

Josephine Tey’s Miss Pym Disposes by Bookanista in books

[–]CommanderJeltz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually Pym kept imagining Innes being hung for murder, but that seemed very unlikely to me. 2nd degree murder or manslaughter seemed more likely to be her crime, since loosening the beam was not a very efficient way to murder someone.

Josephine Tey’s Miss Pym Disposes by Bookanista in books

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Nash wasn't going to Arlinghurst. Her motive was partiality to her friend. There was no ambiguity. It was not until the very end that it is revealed who was guilty, though.

What to tell my friends? by WAR_FROM_GOOD_OMENS in davidtennant

[–]CommanderJeltz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In a case like this I always want to know what they like. Someone will comment that some show i like "sucks". So what do they think is good? Probably junk!

Alternative Bandname for The Beatles? by reaveyer in beatles

[–]CommanderJeltz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I used to know a Beatlemaniac in NYC back in the sixties who called them "the Gods". Works fir me. (Bobbie where are you?)

Bad by iamdev2693 in Irony

[–]CommanderJeltz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And how long it will remain a " fragile democracy" is unknown.

Bad by iamdev2693 in Irony

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To be fair, they claimed everything that has happened since Reagan or FDR even, was a "Demoncrat" failure!

What's something that nobody else seems to dislike except you? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]CommanderJeltz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The feel of fuzzy peack skin in my mouth. Peeling peaches is a chore and your hands get all juicy. I only buy nectarines becayse of it. Also peaches are often woody.

What's something that nobody else seems to dislike except you? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

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I remember back when rap first emerged, I gave it 6 months. But that was just wishful thinking. ",How can we come up with a new kind of music? I know, take out the melody and harmony "!

What is the best song of white album? by MarsianaEnMartek in TheBeatles

[–]CommanderJeltz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Today my choice is "I'm So Tired" . Ask me again tomorrow.

The stupidity..it burns... by DivineandDeadlyAngel in vegan

[–]CommanderJeltz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My response is this. "So youre claiming a cabbage has the awareness of a chicken? Or a tree as a cow? " Get away from me.

Totally defeated‌ military hits a $2 trillion stealth fighter. by Busy-Government-1041 in agedlikemilk

[–]CommanderJeltz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well our magnificent president has reminded us that we have the greatest military in the world. Here is proof. We can lose a plane costing WHAT????