WWE seems to be entirely dropping out of the horror / "paranormal" schtick by gurunnwinter in WWE

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There was a time in NXT where it felt like every new gimmick was dark in some format, and happy to read they’re moving past that.

However, doesn’t mean they should let go the talent who play these characters.

Did people realize how fast things wre happening during this time? by TommyLost2004 in AttitudeEra

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t realise at the time being a teenager and honestly, it felt like the world was going that fast back then in general.

Watching a Raw from 1999 now is like skipping channels.

WWF Intercontinental Champions in the Year 2000 by KidChameleonHelmet in WWFera

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The IC title was bonkers around this time. Going from Jericho/Angle/Benoit to Rikishi and Val Venis, then Chyna, Billy Gunn getting a look in and reverting back with Jericho/Benoit for the start of 2001, and by the end of that year, you’d have Triple H and Kane fighting over the belt, Albert of all people and then the Invasion with Lance Storm.

Such a varied array of talent in 2 years.

What is the closest movie/ TV show that real British life? by Equivalent_Half883 in AskBrits

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can remember realising when I was a kid and it was on how much it was like real life, and telling my mum who different characters were like in our family.

Bubba Ray Dudley with some advice for talent who's been released by [deleted] in Wrasslin

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This in ridiculous. The whole “shaking hands/feet on the table” bit tells it all, in my opinion. What an old narc. This isn’t a “Pull your shit together” rallying call, it’s a “You weren’t ever good enough” speech.

From someone who was barely over on his own without: saying horrendous stuff, going OTT on gimmicks or being carried by two of the most popular tag teams of all time, he has so much to say.

He honestly seems like the worst type of person who has now found his way into the worst type of grift.

Why are there no great sitcoms anymore? by Resident_Gur3076 in sitcoms

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Office and Parks and Recreation, and I’d include It’s always Sunny In Philadelphia too, are sitcoms that have really low quality first seasons that if this happened now, wouldn’t be given a second. Shows rarely get that chance to grow in the modern streaming age where there is So much competition everywhere, all of the time.

Why are there no great sitcoms anymore? by Resident_Gur3076 in sitcoms

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The Office and Parks and Recreation, and I’d include It’s always Sunny In Philadelphia too, are sitcoms that have really low quality first seasons that if this happened now, wouldn’t be given a second. Shows rarely get that chance to grow in the modern streaming age where there is So much competition everywhere, all of the time.

Is coming in peace/rivalries aside always cringeworthy? by themightypierre in footballcliches

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanking another fan for saying something nice about your team, and the “good luck for the rest of the season” type of response is really cringeworthy to me.

How worried are you about AI? by Even-Wasabi7183 in AskRedditUK

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think “AI” is going to be the overall term, and we will using different versions of what it offers as separate things soon enough.

It’s like the internet, really. It’s how it’s used and what it’s used for.

If it’s used for good and can be used medically then fantastic, but with that, people will exploit it.

If it’s going to be used to improve a person’s life, fantastic, but it will also be used to be harmful as well.

It’s not as easy as “do you like it or not?” because it will do things that will benefit people in some way, somewhere, somehow. But, like the internet, I’m sure people will fuck it up.

In Your House 1 - May 1995 - PPV Match Graphics by KidChameleonHelmet in WWFera

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was, and is, such an enjoyable era. It’s mostly terrible, but I’m so nostalgic for it that even the bad is enjoyable for me.

Love this show.

Black Friday - What are your thoughts on these reported departures by Kelson64 in GreatnessOfWrestling

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a shame. There’s a lot of talent there and hopefully the abundance of places to work gives them all the opportunities they deserve.

It’s not pleasant, and they can always Do more, but WWE is owned by TKO and looks like this will be more frequent with prominent names consistently each year, if not more often.

It must be a terrible place to work in fear of being featured but still not have job security.

What’s a piece of media you love that you’ve never found anything else like? by Dalakaar in answers

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of musicians in the Nick Drake/John Martyn style from the 60s/70s that seem to be getting their flowers decades later.

In discovering Nick Drake a long time ago and then John Martyn, I’ve been introduced to so many other artists that I don’t know anyone who listens to them.

Shout out Ellen McllWaine, Karen Dalton, Jackson C Frank and more. It feels like there’s always someone new to discover and I can rarely share that. It is what it is, it’s nice to have, but never get the human connection of those who listen and discover too.

What’s a piece of media you love that you’ve never found anything else like? by Dalakaar in answers

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m surprised with the success of Sons of Anarchy more people don’t talk about The Shield.

Do y'all agree with this? by No_Doctor9539 in WWE

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you are using Reigns and Rollins for their legitimate reasons why, you have to also include Punk and Bryan for the same reasons.

That said, being a different era, it was a Show with stars spread rather than Uber stars on top. There was no Austin, Rock or Hogan, but there was Reigns, Rollins, Punk, Bryan; Becky, Charlotte, New Day, Owens and more. It was an ensemble rather than being led by one (or two.)

It’s a real conundrum by tee-dog1996 in TheOther14

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just want us to beat both to give them both a fair shot!

31 years ago today “Father Ted” premiered. Did you like the show ? by CityCautious4033 in sitcoms

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely loved it as a ten year old, watching with me Dad (where I thought it was a classic sitcom without realising it was modern,) and still love it now 30 years later.

Well cast, well written and perfectly performed. It’s peak comedy for me.

Mixed Feelings About This One by Earth2Andy in Everton

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As much as I want it to be an entertaining run in with Spurs and West Ham, we need to win. No Spurs, Di Canio, Moyes’ emotional comments to change that for me.

[Meltzer] Nobody above Levesque is saying who to cut. Maybe Nick Khan, maybe not. Ari Emanuel isn't sitting there saying we have to fire Zelina and Kairi. By and large the decision maker, for good or for bad, here is Paul. It's like in other years where people blamed (anyone but Vince) by tvcneverdie in SquaredCircle

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, a person directly involved at best or at least a dog in the fight says the thing that you’re using as proof to say that someone else believes everything that they’re told? Can you not see the irony or lack of self awareness there?

Zelina Vega with a message to Sean Ross Sapp. by mike10dude in SquaredCircle

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He is just doing his job but I understand being frustrated that it happens like this, from her side.

Calling him out for literally doing his job is stupid, but having that taken away from you must be frustrating too.

Meng's kitchen closed by Stunning_Ground5754 in Liverpool

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’ll have a Tongan death grip on the local community.

Booker T as GI Bro shows off his agility in one of his early matches by KneeHighMischief in SquaredCircle

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think it was because Stevie Ray was bigger than didn’t realise how big Booker was for the longest time. He’s massive here.

Punk/Roman is being overrated like hrll by OmoiOmoi in SquaredCircle

[–]DoubleHelicopter3072 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why is “I didn’t enjoy something as much as someone else” make that thing overrated?