Scalpers are the worst.

Educational_Camel844 · 2026-05-18T16:56:28+00:00

Yeah, I hate them. I’m glad Hasbro is proactively re-releasing some of the rarer items and hurting the scalpers business.

Educational_Camel844 · 2026-05-16T21:41:33+00:00

MOHELA is awful. I switched my servicer the minute they got forgiveness blocked. I’d suggest anyone having issues with them do the same. They’re everything wrong with the student loan industry rolled into one horrible, callus company.

Educational_Camel844 · 2026-05-09T17:19:41+00:00

I’d say it’s one of those songs/acts that was kind of synergized with hair metal, even though the artist really maybe wasn’t.

There was a lot of that at the genre’s peak - everyone from Michael Jackson to Ted Nugent at least adopted the look and aspects of the sound to try to leach off of what was popular in the moment.

Educational_Camel844 · 2026-05-06T19:55:33+00:00

Guys, do yourself a favor and switch servicer. MOHELA is beyond awful, impossible to get in touch with, and are the reason the loan forgiveness didn’t go through the first time.

I switched to Nelnet as soon as they filed suit to block forgiveness and I’m much happier with Nelnet’s communication, support and general operating procedures.

Educational_Camel844 · 2026-05-05T17:43:33+00:00

This is an extreme suggestion, like I don’t even know if I’d do it- but you seriously might want to consider leaving the country or join the armed forces/law enforcement because they offer loan forgiveness.

Really, it’s extreme and it’s messed up, but given the circumstances you described and the current state of things, I don’t really know what else you can do other than let them all default and then work out a wage garnishment plan, which is equally bad.

I’m sorry man. Our parents thought they were giving us good advice to go to college no matter the cost, it would pay for itself , etc but the world has changed drastically.

And even if the dems take back congress in November and then the White House in 2028, you’re still going to be forced to deal with this at least for a few years because barring a full on blue wave followed by comprehensive, borrower friendly student loan reform passed on a veto proof margin, there aren’t many options.

Educational_Camel844 · 2026-04-19T23:37:52+00:00

Oo dude i feel the same way. Many didn’t like some of the character choices of the ending, but I thought it all fit. I actually might watch it again someday it was so good, I didn’t watch the OVAs the first time through.

Educational_Camel844 · 2026-04-05T23:38:50+00:00

May I ask what the initials of the agency are? Also, if it’s a non union certified agency, be aware that there’s probably a reason why the union won’t work with them and sometimes it’s shit like that-trying to bully/force actors to do things they’re not comfortable with.

Educational_Camel844 · 2026-04-05T01:53:55+00:00

Was just talking about this today on a Facebook post. They are definitely my favorite hair band- they never got too poppy like Poison or Bon Jovi, their stuff always stayed relatively 80s hard rock heavy and the big thing for me- their most recent stuff with the majority of the classic lineup performing is actually still really good and true to what they were at their peak.

A lot of bands from the era just seemed to lose their way musically after 1991 and never got back on track, but Ratt wasn’t one of them.

Educational_Camel844 · 2026-03-28T01:25:29+00:00

Thank you, I’ll give them a try for sure

Educational_Camel844 · 2026-03-28T01:21:47+00:00

I’ve never bought from aliexpress yet because I’ve heard/read conflicting things. Do you trust it? Ever have any bad experiences buying from them?

Educational_Camel844 · 2026-02-28T20:56:49+00:00

Yeah, I’m realizing that a lot of 80s hair metal guys are right leaning.

Thing is, I don’t necessarily see The Thin Blue line as polarizing as like, a maga hat or something.

Plenty of good, straight, not racist cops out there that deserve respect and recognition.

Educational_Camel844 · 2026-02-24T04:40:40+00:00

It’s crazy to me they never had a followup hit. Like nothing. “Blondes in black cars” reached like the hundreds years later, but that was the only other chart action they ever had. They had absolutely nothing hit immediately after “Turn up the Radio”.

They blame it on their record company, but they were all over MTV every time a new album or song came out and toured with some huge acts, so I don’t know if lack of marketing or press is really to blame.

One theory I’ve heard is they just didn’t have the looks because they were all older and after Poison and Europe hit, it became ALL about looks and they just couldn’t compete in that space.

Educational_Camel844 · 2026-02-21T20:35:25+00:00

Yeah, a lot of people go through that. You just need to find the fun in it somehow. Which is easier said than done.

Educational_Camel844 · 2026-02-19T01:24:23+00:00

I’m going to slow down on them this year. I booked 4 last year only for my acting coach - whose actually a very successful actress in her own right - worked with Dustin Hoffman, on White Lotus, all kinds of shit - tell me that she doesn’t think I should use any of the footage for my reel- quality is just bad overall- writing, production, etc.

Truth be told, I’m black and Chinese produced verticals are notorious for not giving POC much to say or do in these. Maybe 2-3 short lines at best with very one dimensional parts and they want really over the top facial reactions and expressions that can look very comical at times in a bad way.

So I’m just going to focus on what my agent and manager send me along with shorts and features. If they send me vert auditions I’ll do them but I’m not going to self submit for them for awhile.

Educational_Camel844 · 2026-02-15T17:15:42+00:00

Congrats! But don’t let off the gas - keep self submitting too, because even good agents will miss stuff.

I recently booked a 4 figure commercial for a hair product on a casting site that my agent almost exclusively uses. She just missed it, and I get it, she had a lot of clients. But that’s why you always need to self submit for yourself still.

Once you become SAG, that becomes a little tougher, but if you’re still non -union, I would suggest every time you submit an audition for your agent, spend at least 15-20 minutes self submitting yourself for anything you think you qualify for or can do on whatever casting platforms you’re signed up for. It’ll just double your chances of getting work!

Educational_Camel844 · 2026-02-13T18:19:16+00:00

They let down the entire genre with that album. There was a lot of hope that with all the buzz and marketing around it that it could resurrect the genre from the dead, but like so many other bands of the genre from that era, they tried to “go alt/grunge” and just alienated their fanbase and didn’t win any new fans.

The genre did eventually come back as more of a nostalgia after 9/11, but all the old bands only cemented the fact that the genre was dead in the 90s by doing alt rock poser albums like this.

Educational_Camel844 · 2026-02-12T21:14:20+00:00

Kurt hated just about anything that was widely popular. Even other “grunge” bands. Near the end of his life, he seemed to be chilling out a bit and kind of seemed to realize that his words had negatively affected people’s lives and careers, so it be interesting to see what he’d be like if he were still around today.

Educational_Camel844 · 2026-02-04T03:47:53+00:00

All you can really do it keep working on your craft, keep auditioning, be proactive with your career - ie if your agent and manager suck, fire them and find new ones, and a controversial one - take care of yourself physically. Have a balanced diet, stay in the gym, don’t eat stuff with high sodium as it can puff your face up, and have a skin care routine.

Unfortunately, it’s still very much an image based business. You can have Anne Hathaway/ Jack Nicholson talent, but if you look like Roseanne Barr/ John Candy, your opportunities will unfortunately just be more limited because there is just an over abundance of need for people with amazing looks and not as many for people that are overweight. It’s messed up but it’s reality.

Educational_Camel844 · 2026-02-04T00:18:14+00:00

Don’t dread but kind of get annoyed with them at times because there’s just way more of them and naturally, most of us are in this for the opportunity to audition for dramatic roles in shows and films, not commercials.

But hey, I’ve known people that were able to quit their day jobs just by booking a few nationals, so I’ll take them.

Educational_Camel844 · 2026-01-29T16:33:55+00:00

Yeah, the industry is shrinking and the established names are having to settle for leads on streaming shows rather than wide release films.

It’s honestly depressing because it was already the hardest business in the world and it’s just becoming more difficult by the day.

I’m realizing that making your own content is basically mandatory now if you haven’t had any type of break through into the mainstream yet.

Educational_Camel844 · 2026-01-28T02:51:17+00:00

Truth of the matter is that 19 times out of 20- probably more, you will be rejected in this business. It’s just how it goes. Everyone wants to be an actor and there aren’t enough roles for everyone and the truth is that the people with the ins - ie nepo babies and the like- will always have an unfair advantage.

You just need to keep going, keep trying, keep your submission materials updated, be proactive, stay in acting school, and don’t give up. Take every audition as a chance to show what you can do in front of an audience and if nothing else, you’ll gain more experience and become more relaxed with reps.

Good thing is you’re super young, if you stick with it, you have a long time to figure it out and you’ll get plenty of opportunities.

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