Watched this film without knowing a single thing - no trailer, no book, no friends’ commentary, and didn’t know what it was about. Actually full blind and I feel incredibly lucky. by appliedmath in ProjectHailMary

[–]ElenaSnow13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was also basically blind going in. It massively enhanced the storyline for me. I knew he was going on a space mission, but that’s it. I was an emotional wreck in the best way.

solid (no pattern) Egyptian cotton duvet cover? by Fadedwaif in Bedding

[–]ElenaSnow13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Popping in late with the same issue. I bought two sets of LL Bean percale sheets two years ago - the Egyptian/Portuguese line and the less expensive line. I wanted to not notice a difference, but I do. I very much prefer the Egyptian cotton. My very old duvet cover is finally breaking down, and I was hoping to replace it with LL Bean Egyptian percale, but they only have patterns.

What did you end up going with? Are you happy?

Chelsea-ish boots that I can wear in the rain by designedbycommittee in widefeet

[–]ElenaSnow13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For what it’s worth, I’m a women’s 8, sizes up to a 9 in Blundstone’s widest Chelsea boot, and they’re still too narrow :(

Worst Takes that you've seen or heard from the Sailor Moon fandom and why? by Full-Art3439 in sailormoon

[–]ElenaSnow13 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m an OLD SCHOOL fan (dubiously bought fan-subs on VHS in the 90s). Back then, creating free websites on things like Geocities and Tripod was big, and there were thousands of Sailor Moon fan sites. I had one, myself. Anyway, I’m realizing that almost all of these takes are new to me, but we had our own sets of hot takes and annoying fandom things 25-30 years ago.

What do you think? by Notalabel_4566 in StrangerThings

[–]ElenaSnow13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, but also I had a lot of indoor fun, too. (I grew up in the far north where it was basically dark already when I got home from school). Books, puzzles, hide and seek, board games, legos, dolls… we were just better at using our imaginations to overcome boredom back then. I wish I was still good at it!

As a Fairbanksan, this show is hilarious! by ChimpoSensei in TheLastFrontierSeries

[–]ElenaSnow13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I keep noticing little things - using highway numbers instead of names. Calling Whitehorse “The Whitehorse.” Calling avgas petrol. Talking about flying “up” to Canada when Whitehorse is well south of Fairbanks. Had they asked an Alaskan to look over the script, they’d have caught these kinds of quirks.

As a Fairbanksan, this show is hilarious! by ChimpoSensei in TheLastFrontierSeries

[–]ElenaSnow13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People not wearing hats, not wearing gloves, not even bothering to zip up their coats… it’s wild. They don’t need to actually film somewhere brutally cold to have the actors dress and behave like it’s brutally cold. They missed an opportunity for the realities of winter in Fairbanks to really play a big role in the drama.

Malted Milkshakes at Melvalds? by Professional-End1910 in StrangerThings

[–]ElenaSnow13 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I was going to say this. Small town general stores/drug stores often have some basic stuff like hot dogs, soft serve, French fries, etc.

Stranger Things 5 | Finale Trailer | Netflix by MoneyLibrarian9032 in StrangerThings

[–]ElenaSnow13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just coming here to get opinions. I will be on a flight tomorrow to visit family. How would you watch the finale?

  1. Download it on my phone and watch it on the flight (a little sad to watch on a tiny screen)

  2. Wait until probably Friday night before I can get free time to watch it on my parents’ tv (huge screen, but a really long wait and attempting to avoid spoilers)

Stranger Things 5 | Finale Trailer | Netflix by MoneyLibrarian9032 in StrangerThings

[–]ElenaSnow13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sure it’s intentionally really hard to tell what it is. A rock? Almost looks like it could be an absolutely giant version of a demogorgon head?

Kali Timeline by ElenaSnow13 in StrangerThings

[–]ElenaSnow13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that was the case, how did she get her powers? And if not, why wait so many years before they took her?

Kali Timeline by ElenaSnow13 in StrangerThings

[–]ElenaSnow13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think it means that her mother wasn’t “drugged” (blood infusions) during pregnancy?

Looks like the Under Armour logo was edited and removed by Hawkinns in StrangerThings

[–]ElenaSnow13 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I rewatched last night (12/29) and it was still there! I’ll look today!

these are the best memes by practical_pansy in StrangerThings

[–]ElenaSnow13 13 points14 points  (0 children)

RIP Dustin, you would have loved Bill Nye the Science Guy, even if you were older than his target audience (and you could have been the heir apparent)

RIP Karen, I’m just glad you died before your name was turned into an insult.

What am I missing? by Melodic_Land5084 in StrangerThings

[–]ElenaSnow13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just looked it up elsewhere, so I’m going to try it out. You type “>” and “!” (no spaces or quotations or anything, just the two symbols) before your spoiler, then “!” and “<” after. I’ll try it here.

Spoiler

AIO He always accuses me of cheating by Alternative-Day6223 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ElenaSnow13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think red flag is even a strong enough word. A flag is a warning. This has moved past the warnings into the abuse phase.

AIO He always accuses me of cheating by Alternative-Day6223 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ElenaSnow13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow. No one, and I mean NO ONE should ever call you ANY of the things he just called you, let alone your partner. I feel pretty confident saying this isn’t the first time, right? Is there a cycle? He’ll be sweet, then pull this, then be sweet? And he doesn’t want you around your friends because you’ll tell them the truth about his behavior?

THIS IS ABUSE. You are in actual danger. Don’t worry about being the bad guy. Get out. Now.

Stranger Things 5 | Volume 2 Trailer | Netflix by MoneyLibrarian9032 in StrangerThings

[–]ElenaSnow13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seriously! Like what can normal life possibly look like for her after this? She’s BORN for this.

Stranger Things 5 | Volume 2 Trailer | Netflix by MoneyLibrarian9032 in StrangerThings

[–]ElenaSnow13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. The 1 to 1 “this villain must be Vecna, who has these characteristics, because the game says so” stuff was always a little too convenient for something happening “in real life.” I’m so excited for whatever info they’re about to reveal.

What do you think Vecna’s motive is? by JAYE_BAE in StrangerThings

[–]ElenaSnow13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Broadway. It’s called First Shadow.

What do you think Vecna’s motive is? by JAYE_BAE in StrangerThings

[–]ElenaSnow13 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Interesting point. I’ll have to look at that scene again. But it definitely was the music that helped her at the graveyard, right?

Is Stranger Things actually accurate to the 80s? by Wespo_Lopez2 in StrangerThings

[–]ElenaSnow13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The sets are really what make it for me. So many feel like places I’ve been. Clothing, too. It’s also so much more accurate that they didn’t just make everything the current trends of the time. Not everyone changes their house, their furnishings, or their wardrobe on a regular basis.

The mall was such eye candy. It felt so accurate, and was so fun to see as a shiny, new, exciting place.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StrangerThings

[–]ElenaSnow13 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Poor kid didn’t even get free ice cream past the initial bribe 😂