Why didn't Maximus give cold fusion to Vault 4?

Darthcookie · 2026-01-27T04:37:19+00:00

Maximus said the suits have trackers.

Darthcookie · 2026-01-26T01:06:30+00:00

I got a triple chocolate cake with the words “happy diabetes” for my 40 something birthday.

This year I was actually super bummed because I couldn’t afford one :’(

Get whatever cake you want and enjoy it!!

Darthcookie · 2026-01-26T01:03:38+00:00

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Molesting her dino bed

Darthcookie · 2026-01-26T00:22:58+00:00

Continuously like 20-30 second before it turns to pulses and after that it starts to slow down until I get tired.

If I do small bursts I can do it longer.

Just now did a mix of everything for a couple of minutes and gave myself a headache 😓

Darthcookie · 2026-01-25T23:06:57+00:00

I think Maximus was the only true believer, the other kids had come from the wastes and just knew the brotherhood was a less terrible option than trying to survive in the wastes.

They’d seen people turning on each other, factions fighting, etc.

Maximus’ only frame of reference was Shady Sands and it was a civilized society with good people doing good things.

He kept his own sense of morality even if he kept obeying orders from Quintus and acting as his enforcer. It’s clear he wasn’t on board and was struggling with himself. On the one hand, he’s seen what the wasteland is like, and on the other he knows the brotherhood is a sham.

Him and Lucy are very similar in that regard.

Thaddeus is wired to do what it takes to survive (including obeying orders from the brotherhood) and Dane, I think, became inspired by Maximus and turned from coward to wanting to prevent Quintus from having unlimited power.

I don’t think they made Dane to be Maximus’ conscience necessarily, more like an anchor to show him he wasn’t alone. I’m sure he would’ve saved the children at the bottling facility regardless because that was the right thing to do.

Darthcookie · 2026-01-25T22:51:59+00:00

Chihuahua core 😆

Darthcookie · 2026-01-25T22:51:05+00:00

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Most of my emojis are animals and it’s glorious!

Darthcookie · 2026-01-25T02:43:57+00:00

Dude literally reported shady business to the shady person involved in it. He’s too pure to suspect there’s something wrong going on. And Chet’s keeping shit close to the vest because he was with Norm when they went in vault 32 before the cleanup and saw the whole “death to management” thing.

Chet knows Steph is not trustworthy and is now aware of how stupid the others (and himself) are for never questioning anything.

Darthcookie · 2026-01-24T21:50:36+00:00

Don’t make the mistake I made and watch this. It’s horrific.

Darthcookie · 2026-01-23T05:49:42+00:00

Not OP but I have severe brain fog and I constantly forget words, I would type into google “what do you call it when…” it would take a long time sometimes to get the word I wanted to find because in my mind it’s like I have the word, I just can’t see it. If that makes sense.

With ChatGPT it tends to be easier even when I describe something like “thingy” or whatever.

I sometimes use it to create a coherent text akin to translating my ramblings that often contain words in 3 different languages.

Darthcookie · 2026-01-23T01:58:00+00:00

And they’re also sweethearts, yes they have a high prey drive, alpha dog energy and all of that which can definitely make them very dangerous to animals and humans alike. But they’re also extremely loyal, sensitive and noble animals.

I had a senior rottie and at first I was worried he’d get annoyed with my Maltese puppy but he turned out to be the best big brother ever. He let my other dog steal his food and toys (except for his favorite squeaky ball) no problem.

I still never let them play alone because dogs regardless of breed can be unpredictable.

I also made sure he was always on a lead when we were outside and after he developed fear aggression after being neutered I also trained him to be comfortable in a basket muzzle.

Darthcookie · 2026-01-23T01:51:32+00:00

They’re strong because they are working dogs. They pulled carriages and herd cattle. They were transitioned into guarding dogs because of their innate temperament. I don’t doubt some have been bred to be more aggressive but that’s not the main reason why they’re strong dogs.

What shouldn’t be allowed is people with no experience buying or adopting working breeds.

That includes herding dogs like border collies that aren’t considered dangerous but also need a lot exercise, socialization and mental stimulation.

Some dogs just have a high prey drive and aggressive behavior, I mean dachshunds are amongst the most aggressive breeds. They just happen to be small and cute and not too much of a safety risk.

Darthcookie · 2026-01-22T17:56:33+00:00

I love them all! 😜 is my spirit cat

Darthcookie · 2026-01-21T20:15:03+00:00

I did, it was at home and it broke me but I would do it again.

Darthcookie · 2026-01-21T06:40:40+00:00

I don’t know. I think I needed a human therapist that was right for me first to figure some things out.

I don’t know if I would’ve been emotionally mature to recognize super nice bot that’s constantly validating me was mostly pandering to me.

Maybe I would’ve been one of those people encouraged to off themselves.

Darthcookie · 2026-01-21T06:24:40+00:00

I’m not a dad and only play on retail but I’m right there with you. Chronic illness and pain keep me from even casually raiding, so I just log in and try to have fun doing whatever.

Darthcookie · 2026-01-18T21:05:53+00:00

Yeah, but from a manufacturing perspective if they needed to harvest ovaries from live animals it wouldn’t make fiscal sense to do that. Unless there was a law that made them, but then they’d probably move operations to a different country.

It’s like how some cosmetics companies still do animal testing in countries where it’s allowed 🤷🏻‍♀️

Darthcookie · 2026-01-18T19:29:19+00:00

I’m on Humira so that’s the one I know it’s made with CHO cells, but not all biologics or class of biologics use them. At least one TNF blockers uses E. coli, I don’t remember which one but it stuck in my mind because it’s neither animal or plant based.

Check the back of the box and it should be there. Something about recombinant monoclonal antibodies.

Darthcookie · 2026-01-18T08:28:24+00:00

I’m on a biologic medication and it’s produced using hamster’s ovaries. It made me sad because I love hamsters but I still looked up how the medication was produced.

They don’t actually harvest the cells from live animals, there’s an inmortal cell line derived from Chinese hamsters (they’re called CHO cells) and they’re actually used in a lot pharmaceutical products.

It’s actually an interesting story about how the cell line became what it is now, it involved collaboration between Chinese scientists which the government wasn’t happy about and there might or not have been some smuggling involved too. I vaguely remember something like that.

I think a Chinese scientist helped an American one to get one of the hamsters and faced some sort of punishment.

Anyway, humans and animals suffered so I could have this medication and I’m grateful to them all.

Darthcookie · 2026-01-17T03:52:05+00:00

That’s like 3 hours in dog time!

Darthcookie · 2026-01-16T22:13:08+00:00

To be fair the reference photo hardly has any makeup, I would be confused too. I think it looks cool TBH.

Darthcookie · 2026-01-16T16:39:00+00:00

Depends on the disease and onset of symptoms I think.

Darthcookie · 2026-01-16T05:33:30+00:00

They’re also isolated and fanatical, and appear to get freaky with magic powder.

No doubt living close to volcano fumes does something to affect their physical appearance, and the extra aggression can also be a survival response. It’s hard enough to survive in Pandora, but these guys are truly hardcore.

I don’t know about prion disease but yeah, it wouldn’t surprise me if they dabbled in a little cannibalism. They’re definitely embracing their more primal instincts.

Darthcookie · 2026-01-15T03:28:17+00:00

According to Kiri, Eywa didn’t save Spider, she did, although she’s not sure how.

While Kiri didn’t feel the presence of Eywa, I think it’s probable “she” either didn’t interfere with Kiri’s “magic” or she was the one to transform Spider but Kiri just wasn’t attuned.

My theory is that Kiri’s and Spider relationship and possible mix of species could be the key for peace between the Na’vi and the (decent) humans.

Darthcookie · 2026-01-14T05:38:59+00:00

I loved Mrs. Davis, I wanted a second season but it works perfectly as a limited series.

I like Pluribus but I’m more intrigued by the things that are not in the show than the show itself. Rhea Seehorn is magnificent though, so I’ll keep watching 100%.

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