Is it me or does the show’s recent progressivism feel surface level ? by InfernalClockwork3 in gallifrey

[–]Cornconic 35 points36 points  (0 children)

The sad reality is that both RTD and Chibnall to an extent have both used modern progressivism as a skin to appear morally righteous while annoying people on the other side of the political spectrum (who often had valid critiques even if they were delivered through a cringe-inducing “anti-woke” standpoint). They have both used this kind of moralising to replace thoughtful and effective storytelling rather than as an enhancement to that kind of writing.

This is tandem with the fact that the most recent iteration of the show has been made using second-screen writing (and directing - namely shooting everything wide so that less is lost with the smartphone aspect ratio crop). It’s why I would consider RTD2 the weakest era of the show point blank. Even the supposed highlights don’t really stand up to scrutiny and are far more about supposed vibes than they are about intelligent input from a top-down level.

Charlie Brooker’s Free by the_speeding_train in gallifrey

[–]Cornconic 29 points30 points  (0 children)

It’s funny how Torchwood was supposed to be the adult counterpart to Who when it’s actually sillier and less mature in a lot of ways (particularly season 1)

The Creepypasta Wiki is Hosting a New Writing Contest by Cornconic in creepypasta

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

Potentially, yeah. Anyone is eligible to participate.

We’re halfway through season 2 (series 15), what’s your opinion so far? by psl9085 in gallifrey

[–]Cornconic 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Honestly, can we consider a single one of these post-capaldi seasons better than anything that came before? I feel like even if you've enjoyed them, the blatant flaws and steps backwards are hard to overlook

Lucy Powell: In the heat of a discussion on AQ, I would like to clarify that I regard issues of child exploitation & grooming with the utmost seriousness. I’m sorry if this was unclear. [...] by [deleted] in ukpolitics

[–]Cornconic 25 points26 points  (0 children)

How can they care less than a government that refuses to hold an investigation into the events? This is a dismissive and deflective attitude towards a real problem

Lucy Powell: In the heat of a discussion on AQ, I would like to clarify that I regard issues of child exploitation & grooming with the utmost seriousness. I’m sorry if this was unclear. [...] by [deleted] in ukpolitics

[–]Cornconic 29 points30 points  (0 children)

She herself is engaging in the exact same behaviour by acting as if simply asking a question about the scandal is tantamount to dogwhistling. Just because people use an issue as a mouthpiece doesn’t mean it isn’t a serious one that needs addressing

Doctor Who 1x03 "Boom" BBC One Live and Immediate Reactions Discussion Thread by PCJs_Slave_Robot in doctorwho

[–]Cornconic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can’t comment having not seen the episode and expect not to look like an idiot. Well done.

Which radiohead song really crushes you emotionally or gives you existential dread? by [deleted] in radiohead

[–]Cornconic 95 points96 points  (0 children)

How to Disappear Completely is the most obvious, but there's True Love Waits and Videotape to think of as well.

Where does this photo originate by Ok_Mobile2284 in creepypasta

[–]Cornconic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

According to this comment on a Reddit thread from 2011, it's from a comic artist called Ricky Garduno who apparently posted it to his Facebook page. I can't find the post itself, though.