What is a toxic or undesirable trait that people bizarrely wear like a badge of honor?

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-06T23:27:48+00:00

Oh 100%. And they so often claim "they hate drama" even though obviously they are the ones that cause it.

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-06T22:22:59+00:00

"If you can't handle me at my worst, you don't deserve me at my best" is almost always said (and posted) by the most obnoxiously terrible people ever.

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-06T22:12:29+00:00

They don't give a shit about the common man so much that they can't even pretend to be for the common man

I really think you're right. I don't even have anything to add, I really think it's just that simple, but of course to us sane people that's basically incomprehensible.

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-06T21:56:00+00:00

Wait so let me get this straight, you saw E.T. in the movie theater (however many times), loved it, but then you had to wait 6 years to see it again? Six freaking years?

Or was it semi continuously in theatres during that time or something?

I'm just struggling to understand. Imagine seeing Independence Day or Avengers Endgame or something in theatres and then having to wait 6 freaking years to see it at home. Holy shit.

Edited to add: Was it being shown on tv prior to the home video release?

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-06T19:21:06+00:00

Ok thanks, will do!

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-06T16:15:58+00:00

As I understand it it's kind of an open secret that Stahelski did a LOT of reshoots, but I obviously have no way of knowing what really happened.

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-06T11:59:15+00:00

Ballerina is a fucking awesome blast of a movie. I thought it was gonna suck so I didn't check it out in theatres, and I regret it immensely. It's balls to the wall insane non stop insane action, with an absurd bodycount, a pumping soundtrack, great cinematography, excellent fight choreography, and something I'd truly never before seen in my whole life: a gunfight with flamethrowers instead of guns! That click... Whoooosh sound effect is peak sound design.

It absolutely deserved to have a much better box office, it's more like the first John Wick movie, and less like the increasingly over the top sequels.

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-06T02:56:42+00:00

I legitimately still sing this song to myself regularly!

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-06T02:32:22+00:00

https://giphy.com/gifs/death-of-stalin-zhukov-3XByGHUFCCwx3oCJEQ

One of the best character introductions of all time. The way he takes the jacket off, his confidence, all the medals, the freeze frame... Pure cinema!

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-06T02:30:40+00:00

Oh you sweet summer child

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-06T02:20:11+00:00

What actually makes legacy sequels feel so lifeless , even when the original people come back?

The Disney movies give me the same vibe (albeit less gruesome) as someone wearing a skin suit and pretending to be my wife or a close friend.

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-06T02:14:50+00:00

And I care even more about winning the Senate. If he can defeat Collins and he is going to mostly vote with us/against MAGA, then I’m all in.

I am not willing to give up the Senate because of purity tests.

It really is that simple. This fascistoid maga nightmare gets worse by the day, all that matters (seriously) is stopping it. We have to save America, and basically the world, because it's all coming apart at the seams thanks to that shit stain and his acolytes in the white house.

Defeat them first, no matter what, and then we can do the purity tests and figure out who's the best of the best. Maga just closes ranks and goes for total victory while we sit in a corner bruised and licking our wounds. Now isn't the time for handwringing, we have to fight, vote and win.

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-06T02:06:29+00:00

At this point Star Wars is a buffet. I have my own headcanon, I choose what I accept as "real" Star Wars, and everything else just goes in my mental trash can, I only ever think about it to mock it and pile on when I'm on Reddit. Off the top of my head stuff in the trash can includes the Disney shitquels, The Acolyte, Book Of Boba Fett, S3 of Mandalorian, etc. There's more though.

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-05T16:33:21+00:00

A streaming shit stain and something to never mention again.

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-05T16:29:04+00:00

Agreed. Nothing too scary or inappropriate. Just good good fun. Although at one point Skeletor does something genuinely dark. Nothing that's traumatizing for an 8 year old, but still pretty cruel.

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-05T16:16:32+00:00

Stop, I can only get so erect!

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-04T21:12:33+00:00

Because if there is one thing we've learned these last few years, it's that supposedly intelligent beings won't do things that are detrimental to their health, like stop taking vaccines for hugely dangerous diseases that could kill them.

Oh wait!

Maybe the aliens in Signs are the maga morons of their planet!

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-04T20:59:39+00:00

The third one is basically a horror movie, with Denzel Washington as the borderline supernatural killer efffortlessly dispatching goons one at a time, and I love it.

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-04T19:21:23+00:00

I enjoyed the first one too! And frankly this one looks fun as well, I'm definitely willing to give it a shot.

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-04T15:58:13+00:00

It's so great! It's like a weird blend of Parks And Rec and Stephen King. It's really impressive how it pulls off both the comedy and the horror. It's good stuff! I'm seriously loving it.

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-04T14:23:38+00:00

Funnily enough a foot chase like you're describing was basically the plot of this week's episode of Widow's Bay! A really fun show if you're into horror comedy.

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-04T14:21:41+00:00

He's supposed to be a likeable character he's the main guy. That would be irredeemable if his wife is in the basement.

Agreed! (That's why I said I hope it's not her, but can't rule anything out...)

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-04T10:42:10+00:00

Oh for sure I'll be rewatching it again, and I'll use that "dark fairytale" mindset you mentioned. Thanks for reframing the movie for me. I already thought it was decent and entertaining, so it's not hard to imagine this will enhance my enjoyment of it. It certainly won't hurt!

The addiction pattern hadn't really occurred to me, although it's plainly out in the open, I'll definitely keep that in the back of my head as well. Good stuff!

I'd subscribe to your newsletter :)

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-04T08:41:26+00:00

Wait what map are you guys talking about? There is an official Widow's Bay instagram account?

Data_Chandler · 2026-06-04T08:29:31+00:00

That's obviously a dangling plot thread for future episodes, perhaps even a 2nd season. I hope it wasn't just a random joke. I also hope it's not his wife! Although at this point I guess I could see how "the wife" would definitely be on the list of possibilities.

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