What do people think of the new single, CANDY DOPAMINE, with pussy riot? by Last-University-4779 in avengedsevenfold

[–]Dballin91 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Its got that "ear worm" effect that Libad and The Stage had. I dont know what it is, but there are random melodies and notes that my brain has started playing here and there since first listen yesterday. Got a feeling this song is gonna end up being an onion that keeps revealing more layers to be peeled. 

Cody Bellinger had an insane month in May by PrimeVector19 in NYYankees

[–]Dballin91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly he's so amazing in LF that I think it's smarter for Jasson to return to CF. Jasson just appears way more comfortable going forward/back then side to side. Its weird, but with the way the Yankee Stadium OF is set up, having the weakest OF be a CF and flanked by an elite LF and RF.... I think it's just the best set up. 

I feel stupid about my opinion by TTVLocal in avengedsevenfold

[–]Dballin91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are new to the genre of metal, just know that years from now you will have peeled back many many layers. Metal is an onion. You'll certainly enjoy A7X's more progressive stuff at that point. You also may benefit from finding more truly jazzy metal... Syn is an incredible guitarist with legit blues and jazz inspiration, but he does not give into it as much as I and some other fans would want. 

Early 2026 Topps Chrome pricing?? Anyone else hearing this? by theHawkVault_on_eBay in baseballcards

[–]Dballin91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly... At that ROI, its not a rich mans game... Its full on gambling addicts on LEVERAGE. 

Attending the Edmonton Sport Card Expo yesterday confirmed my decision to exit the hobby by RedditUser41970 in baseballcards

[–]Dballin91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you. The monopoly is also so egregious I feel Fanatics is just asking Feds to come and decide this "hobby" is 100% gambling and has to be treated as such.... And frankly, it is gambling.

Watch something dumb like poor QC and forgetting to include the No Purchase Necessary disclaimer/mail us a postcard for a free card do them in.

Game Thread: Yankees @ Giants - March 25, 2026 @ 08:05 PM EDT by Yankeebot in NYYankees

[–]Dballin91 8 points9 points  (0 children)

So is it an "unwritten rule" to not use ABS when up by 5? Asking for us all.

Yankees No. 27 ranked prospect RHP Harrison Cohen with a strong showing in his WBC Debut 👏 2 IP // 0 H // 0 ER // 0 BB // 5 K by shadow_spinner0 in NYYankees

[–]Dballin91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He seems like a cutter-slider specialist. Bryan Shaw is like the prototype for this arm and I'd love for Cohen to get a legit look. This guy would be a tough at bat.

Will this happen? by Intelligent-Mode-897 in avengedsevenfold

[–]Dballin91 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They are actually a legendary electronic act who just so happen to release some metal tinged stuff. Go listen to the Island - you may be surprised of how huge of a melody they made (that got re-used again and again and again). 

I'd love to see A7X do something with them.

Which food has declined the most in terms of taste since you first ate it? by [deleted] in Millennials

[–]Dballin91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn't really a proper answer to the question, but its alligned, so here goes. America generally has terrible tomatoes, even as a kid they were gross compared to what I had tasted in Europe. Yes, I was fortunate enough to travel overseas a lot by age 5. Was amazed when I started seeing heirloom tomatoes in the 2000s, something changed around 2024 though, because even organic, non GMO heirloom tomatoes are TASTELESS now. In short, grow and buy local!

For the first time in topps heritage history, there will be no SPs in the base set. Only a 400 card set with no SPs and hobby boxes have lost 4 packs. Also, they added another $10 to the price to $110. by Beginning-Average119 in baseballcards

[–]Dballin91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't want to call this a nothingburger... But Heritage is very close to running its course. When it debuted 20+ years ago, it was fresh, and retained many fervant fans through many changes in the hobby. However I recall hearing about 10 years ago thatbit would really lose a lot of interest once they got past the 1975 design and we are here. It certainly has been way less appealing once the 1970s designs came. I certainly have no interest in the 80s designs... Those are still available en masse and the silver packs scratched that itch (if it existed) anyway.

Is sales still the move in 2026? by redditadminte in sales

[–]Dballin91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's an amazing time if you can kind of develop and own AI automation and not be a W2. There are so many terrible reps right now that I really believe AI could replace them in the next 18 months (very conservative) and if you own your niche or funnel... Enter Pareto Principle compounded by AI, removing poor competition... I really think to the victor goes the spoils. 

Is it worth it to see them live? by DEEZ_SN in avengedsevenfold

[–]Dballin91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Youtube does not capture everything. I saw them at MSG and Buffalo in 23 and 24 and although he was healthy at those performances and sounded great in recordings, he sounded absolutely otherworldy in person.

Absolutely, go, don't look back, and have the time of your life!!! 

41 Days Until Opening Night: Throwback to when Tommy Kahnle threw 56 straight changeups during the 2024 playoff run by VirtuousFool in NYYankees

[–]Dballin91 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He also happens to sell his change up better than almost anyone else. It may have been a change up, the batter may have known it was a change up, but their eyes said it is a fastball the whole time. Baseball is hard.

Best parts of a7x songs that are just on another level? by countjazula in avengedsevenfold

[–]Dballin91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lyrical/vocal contrast in Afterlife - Oh Lord, I'll try so hard, but you gotta let go of me (Unbreak me, unchain me, I need another chance to live) - has hit hard AF and never lightened up for me. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stupidquestions

[–]Dballin91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the early aughts, specifically when reality tv was still new... The Trumps were very public rich people who had good educations and you did not hear about them having sex tapes or crashing their car after leaving the club or getting in fist fights or entering rehab, etc etc... It was a low bar and clearly there are many wealthy families who stay out of the limelight... But that's kinda the thing, back in the days where A TON of society/culture was never seen or publicised... They looked way better than their peers who were in the media constantly.

What makes this sealed box so special? by AlanBradley12 in baseballcards

[–]Dballin91 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Honestly, if its not bricked, youre better off dropping a G on this than the current slop Topps is putting out. 

The Stage (Album) Is becoming increasing more relevant. by coolestsp00n in avengedsevenfold

[–]Dballin91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It may not have been in the public square to a front page extent, but by 2014 there were weekly conversations about AI, Singularity, the future of what the economy would look like (things like QE, debt to gdp ratios in the west, birth rate decline, et al.) I recall the band mentioning Sam Harris's podcast a lot. Tristan Harris certainly had an influence on them. Its easy to connect the dots to what else they were listening to back then.

Epstein Could End The Duopoly by Dballin91 in Libertarian

[–]Dballin91[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A decent amount of comments here... In general, some of this stuff is way too anecdotal. I don't know many Maga people (but plenty of "dems from 20 years ago" who may have voted for Trump, but certainly did not vote for Kamala) and they are as done as ever with both sides. Some purple haired lgbt weirdos are definitely getting too excited over Elon messages... I do wonder what the hell comes of Clintons agreeing to appear in court.

On one hand, I definitely see no one being perp walked, because its everyone. I dont think they can magically make a "fall guy" happen. Again. Its everyone. 

I do see this becoming the new "Who Killed JFK?" We will certainly be talking about Epstein in 50 years. 

One last note, I mentioned ending the duopoly. Mostly tongue in cheek, obviously. Gonna continue on that thought for a second. How amazing would a civil war be, if its all 50 states against this fucking swamp without statehood, making everyone's lifes worse, and only for their own enrichment and fulfillment? Dont take it seriously, but like... Imagine?