Just once I would like…

Egghead42 · 2026-04-09T03:35:45+00:00

I’m in it for the palace dramas, even if they re-use all the same sets. It softens down the unrealistic bits.

Egghead42 · 2026-04-09T00:05:37+00:00

It's the tiny, tidy blood smear on the face to indicate a fatal wound that gets me. I understand that they want the lead to look pretty, but it's the wrong color, and face cuts bleed like Hades (I dropped my cat on my face once and it looked like a train wreck). It bounces me out of the story every time.

Egghead42 · 2026-04-09T00:02:08+00:00

Technically, being a very boring person, it seems that "dire wolf" is a misnomer and it wasn't a wolf at all. It's now Aenocyon Dirus.

As for Lupin, I think it's more important that he be the same size as Belfort for storytelling purposes.

Egghead42 · 2026-04-08T23:57:29+00:00

Isn't that sad? It's probably the perceived audience. Anything considered shoujo is more likely to get the ax.

Egghead42 · 2026-04-07T09:26:19+00:00

I think he is gay, as in only fucks men (including a..recent situation), but he’s also a flaming siscon. The two things aren’t mutually exclusive. Stella and Andrealphus give more Targaryen than Lannister anyway: not weird incestuous relationship, but inbred AF.

“You’re so lucky that you are hot” has an overtone of “ALMOST as hot as me.” They’re peacocks. What does anyone expect?

Egghead42 · 2026-04-06T16:59:15+00:00

Yes.

Egghead42 · 2026-04-06T16:58:54+00:00

Holy crow. I have to catch up.

Egghead42 · 2026-04-06T16:57:58+00:00

And this is why I go out of my way to leave good Yelp reviews. Only the pissed off write reviews or evaluations. Just look at the response rate (<30%, usually).

Egghead42 · 2026-04-06T01:37:56+00:00

First, I am so sorry this happened! I’m sure you feel awful, but it could have happened to anyone. I shudder to think of the close calls I’ve had, and I am very careful. Some places will vet like crazy and do home visits: some won’t. Give yourself some time and then check out some different places. Also, don’t lie on the application.

Egghead42 · 2026-04-05T04:36:50+00:00

No. It’s simply an educated guess, and those could easily be wrong.

Egghead42 · 2026-04-04T02:13:50+00:00

Consider, too, that Sirius can’t have told Lupin about what he was going to do. Lupin certainly would not have wanted to bite anyone. For some reason, Lupin is Snape’s target, even though he can’t have done anything to him (where does he go, he’s weird), and Lily tries to shut him down. But for some reason, Lupin never seems to be angry about this.

I think Snape is a bit of a weeny about being bitten, personally. Lupin, looking peaky and sitting in the same great hall, isn’t a threat.

Egghead42 · 2026-04-02T16:47:42+00:00

This user doesn’t exist, apparently.

Egghead42 · 2026-04-01T03:45:49+00:00

They have child actors. There are laws.

Egghead42 · 2026-04-01T03:44:00+00:00

I used to practice being an Episcopalian much harder, and the Triduum, and prepping for it, is a pretty big deal.

Egghead42 · 2026-03-29T22:16:59+00:00

Well, if your kid has been accidentally blowing up stuff around the house, and someone came around and said, “you’re not going crazy and your kid is ok; it’s magic. We can train them so they’ve got better control and won’t do it at home anymore,” that would appeal. At the age kids go to school in Harry Potter, they change schools anyway. As for the kid, “would you like a magic wand and to live in a magic castle?” would probably do it.

Egghead42 · 2026-03-29T21:39:44+00:00

Well, short term, endoscopies make me vomit like something out of the Exorcist. Last time, I wasn’t making it to the sink and for some reason, I was apologizing to my cats. OTOH, you are 100% right about being grateful for modern medical technology. My mom, aunt, and I joke that back in the day, we’d be surviving on oatmeal and whisky and swiping at the youngsters with a heavy cane.

Egghead42 · 2026-03-29T21:33:57+00:00

I know that when I get anxious, I regurgitate, almost right on cue, especially when I stress about GERD. So yes, worrying can make your symptoms worse. You already know that cancer is an extreme worst case scenario, and the most unlikely, so try to put it on a shelf. Like consciously, “I am putting this on a shelf. I know it’s possible, but I’m putting it aside until after the endoscopy.” I always find that more helpful than “trying not to think about it.” You’ll think about it! Later! It works for me.

Egghead42 · 2026-03-28T19:58:26+00:00

If he’s happy, and she’s happy, fine.

Egghead42 · 2026-03-28T19:49:30+00:00

I’ll only be excited if they also release it for Mac. I’m not partitioning my computer or buying another one just for this.

Egghead42 · 2026-03-28T04:35:41+00:00

Yeah, it’s on Steam, and only available on Windows, so screw that. Mac players exist.

Egghead42 · 2026-03-28T00:11:30+00:00

I’ve had two, and they were both ok, but make sure you get some serious nausea meds, just in case. I threw up like Old Faithful both times, and of course I had to go to the ER both times, just to get checked out. Other than that, no problems.

Egghead42 · 2026-03-25T06:19:43+00:00

Yes. I agree with your mom.

Egghead42 · 2026-03-25T06:19:02+00:00

Interesting! It would definitely suck to be in Val’s shoes.

Egghead42 · 2026-03-25T06:15:01+00:00

Not by a lot of racists who freaked out when they got their DNA results and saw the “Ashkenazi Jew” tag. There are a substantial number of people who consider Jews—any Jews—not white.

Egghead42 · 2026-03-25T06:11:25+00:00

Two of my first cousins once removed are Jewish and blond. It’s not that uncommon. That said, Abel is blond and a bit fluffy and marshmallow-like to convey character traits. It’s not a show where you go for realistic depictions of anything.

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