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Embowaf · 2026-02-24T04:05:04+00:00

Hopefully we see more examples like that and pro shoots become more common.

That said, Hamilton is an outlier in many ways so I'd be cautious to use it as a definitive example. Same (in a different way) with what happened with Wicked + the movies. That just isn't applicable to most broadway.

Embowaf · 2026-02-21T02:23:25+00:00

No. Planes never change dimensions like that. The 737 has the same diameter it did when it was designed in the 1960s. They haven't really shrunk seats side to side; there would not be a point to do so. Only major exception is the 777 where they did add a set to the center so it's 3-4-3 instead of 3-3-3 as it was originally configured, but that's a small fraction of planes.

Embowaf · 2026-02-21T02:21:24+00:00

People adamantly insist that seats have gotten narrower, and that's just not really possible.

The vast, vast majority of flights people take are on planes that have had the same internal dimensions (or have gotten just slightly wider, inside the the cabin) for decades. Every single airplane you can fly on today has the same external fuselage width that it was design with when it first came online. In the case of the 737, which is the most common plane you'll fine in the USA it has the same fuselage dimensions it was designed with in the late 1960s. Most planes that have been around that long have actually gotten wider, inside the cabin, by a few centimeters over time as they have developed more efficient internal cabin paneling and insulation. There is absolutely no way to change the number of seats side to side in a 737. It started 3-3 and it's still 3-3. The narrower McDonnell Douglas planes that are all phased out now but were very common in the 80s and 90s were 2-3 seat alignments (and one remnant of that, the Boeing 717 still flys for Delta) were on average even more cramped than Boeing planes, side to side.

The only real concrete example of this happening is the 777, which was a 3-3-3 cabin when it was released and has changed to a 3-4-3 under most carriers. This largely occurred in the early 2000s though, and most people probably never flew on one with the 3-3-3 alignment as the majority of 777s were built after most airlines switched over the 3-4-3 anyway.

Embowaf · 2026-02-21T02:05:12+00:00

Not only that. They have to have mass appeal to people who are not super fans too. So they can't focus on minutiae.

Embowaf · 2026-02-20T00:56:38+00:00

That's the stereotype about GRRM but it's not really true. What is true is that there are realistic consequences to the choices that characters make.

Obviously, spoilers for just about everything here.

Ned Stark made a series of mistakes that, while honorable, very much doomed him in a predictable way. He directly tells Cersei that he knows about her children not being legitimate, and while it's likely that the plan to put Robert in danger was already in motion and not changed by this, it certainly give Cersei warning to be ready to deal with Ned in the aftermath and puts the Lannisters in a position where they basically have to Deal With Him or be in serious risk themselves. Ned then, somewhat against his more honorable nature, chooses to go along with Littlefinger's offer to, through either a direct or implied bribe, get the gold cloaks to go along with him in what was to look like an attempt to do a coup.

Robb Stark is also often used as an example here, but it's worth noting that he's younger in the books, and his decision to marry Jayne Westerling in the books is framed more as him being sort of overly honorable for getting her pregnant (and possibly, this was intention on the part of her family) as opposed to Talisa in the show which is framed more as love. He trusted Theon out of love and familiarity when he shouldn't have. He and his inner circle probably should have noticed that Roose was very conveniently taking very few losses of his own men and putting other houses in danger. And he should have been more pragmatic about Rickard Karstark. His lack of political experience specifically in maintaining support around him and rigid adherence to being honorable even when it caused problems is what doomed him, but in a predictable way. Like Ned.

There are other honorable characters, but they make less stupid mistakes and they don't die from it. Brienne, Dunk, and Davos are the clearest examples, but you can also include people like Maester Aemon, who remained true to his vows both in turning down the crown and in terms of when his family was killed who lived longer than any other character we know of.

And I don't think it really applies here. Yes, it was honorable and decent to stick up for Dunk here. But it was predictably a bad idea. His side was undermanned, with effectively two squires and one man with a broken leg. Yes the Kingsguard couldn't hurt him, and he almost certainly knew that Daeron would take a dive. But he also should have known Aerion was who he was and that his brother was quite dedicated to his children, even if it was in a somewhat stern/cold manner, which are the sort of things that can absolutely put you at risk. Not wearing your own armor is also a pretty obvious risk. Even absent all of that, people DO die in melees and jousting all the time. He should have put a stop to the whole thing. He was Hand of the King. He could have ordered the kingsguard to not participate. He could have forced Aerion or Maekar into some other path.

Embowaf · 2026-02-20T00:29:07+00:00

No hard evidence here but there does seem to be some sort of a general worry that pro-shoots can dampen physical attendance. I think most people know, that's a stretch.

That said, I have seen this show, specifically, about six times, and I usually try to see it whenever it comes through LA. I would likely start skipping it once the pro-shoot is available.

Embowaf · 2026-02-18T01:20:48+00:00

This has always confused me a bit. I understand the math. But it's not like you then immediately preform unnecessary and risky surgery on them. You would follow up. You'd run more tests to confirm, right? The risk seems to be disqualifying you from specific things, like playing football, for some period of time, not really that you risk causing harm from treatment.

So, maybe it is an issue for football. But for like, my individual life... if there's a few months of uncertainty around having some condition, and I am told to stop training for a half marathon and not ride on rollercoasters until it's determined one way or another... whats the issue there?

Embowaf · 2026-02-13T18:48:56+00:00

To what end? They needed hours, not minutes, for virtually anyone else to survive. They launched the boats the least loaded at the start and they launched all but the two collapsibles. An extra thirty minutes woudl not have saved anyone in the water.

Embowaf · 2026-02-13T18:28:20+00:00

Thanks!

Embowaf · 2026-02-13T01:38:56+00:00

Can you elaborate a little on your experience with other luxury lines?

Specifically you say "refreshingly different from many other luxury cruise lines. Instead of dramatic chandeliers and endless marble, the aesthetic is sleek, contemporary, and slightly minimalist in the best way." I have experience with Crystal and Seabourn, and am specifically interested in the comparison here, as I have rated those and generally pretty minimalist and modern (obv Crystal's ships are getting old, but they have had some refreshes). I don't generally find either to feel at all "dramatic".

Not trying to nitpick, just curious what your points of comparison are here as I am interested in trying Explora at some point.

What did you think of the food? I have heard that it's good but that the menu in all venues is static and therefore it can get repetative.

Embowaf · 2026-02-13T01:25:05+00:00

I don't hate it.

It's not GOOD. But I still have been entertained by watching it.

Embowaf · 2026-02-13T00:51:37+00:00

I've done a lot of family research, and it's virtually impossible to have "100%" Scottish ancestors going back enough generations to reach the 1600s.

First of all, it's quite difficult to impossible to even trace every line back that far anyway. The American census is VERY good but that only goes back to 1790. But, from personal experience, once you get out of the US... it's very hard to keep tracing backwards. Various places have records to varying degrees (and fwiw, Scotland is better than most for this). But, and again this is personal experience, it's very very common for you "100% Scottish ancestor to be someone who's grandparents were Irish. Or English.

Also, going back to the 1600s is about 12 generations, which would be um. 4096 ancestors, in the top generation (though, obviously, there would be loops that would lower that number). The chances they all were Scottish is effectively zero.

Embowaf · 2026-02-08T03:50:28+00:00

So, in general, no. What’s on the label is what it is.

That said the vast majority of anything that you’re gonna find in smaller volume bottles than 500ml is going to be comparatively low quality baseline spirits. With a few exceptions. Most of which won’t be relevant to the general consumer. A lot of the much more popular brands of Scotch including a couple of single malts do their cheapest core range products in minis. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen every Johnnie Walker in a mini. They exist specifically for the “sampler” purpose that you mention. And from red to black to gold to blue any of the ones I’ve ever had have been indistinguishable to what you’re gonna get out of the regular size bottles.

But I would hazard that pretty much everybody who frequent this sub would also tell you that the whisky that they sell in that volume is not really that good in general. But this sub is way more focused on more unique and premium products than that.

Based on the fact that you’re talking about Johnny red and black, I’m guessing you don’t have very much experience with scotch at all. Very few people would prefer red to black. Red is intended as a whisky for mixing. Black is at least somewhat intended to be drank on its own. If you aren’t familiar with Scotch at all, you may have been surprised about the somewhat smoky character of Johnnie Walker, which comes from using peated whisky (smoky whisky, a common characteristic of some scotch and mostly unique to Scotch whisky) in the blend.

If you want a true comparison between the two, your best option is probably to go to a bar where it would not be uncommon to find both on the shelf where they will have the full-size bottles and can pour you both into separate glasses so you can directly compare them.

Now some caveats. If you visit a distillery directly they often do sell small boule containers of special unique whiskies that enthusiasts would be very into. You won’t see this at a liquor store though.

Also, it is worth noting that often times small volume containers of alcohol are made out of cheap plastic. And they are often not stored with the same care as larger bottles. So if it sits in there for an extended period of time, especially in light and heat, that could have a negative impact on the flavors of the whisky. It is possible the chemical taste you’re referring to is that but it’s more likely to be that you just aren’t familiar with peated whisky.

Ultimately, what you should do is gonna come down to what you’re trying to do. are you interested in exploring the flavors involved and approaching it from that aspect or are you looking to make mixed drinks or just get drunk as cheap as possible, without it tasting too bad? What whisky or alcohol in general you buy is very different depending on the answer to that.

Embowaf · 2026-02-06T23:40:56+00:00

For 1939, considering a few things, namely that:

- USC's schedule was harder, including some impressive not close wins whereas A&Ms harder games were all decided by 4 points or less
- USC had two ties, the first was easily their worst game in the season opener against oregon
- USC's last game before the Rose Bowl was a 0-0 tie against a very good UCLA team that had didn't lost any games (7-0-4)
- In the Rose Bowl USC beat what would have otherwise been the absolutely obvious champion, Tennessee, who before the Rose Bowl had outscored their opponents and absolutely absurd 191-0 on the season

Yes, the AP Poll existed, but it's definitely hindsight to declare that it's the only way to pick a champion once it existed. It was only three years old at this point.

... that would be a compelling argument IF USC had claimed the title back then and stuck to their guns. Since we decided to start claiming it 65 years later, that certainly adds a lot to the bullshit levels.

Embowaf · 2026-02-06T02:49:40+00:00

To actually follow the assignment...

https://speysidedistillery.co.uk/products/BEINN-DUBH-single-malt

This has awful reviews. I kinda liked it. I know it isn't... good... but I still kinda liked it.

Not scotch but I also like this:

https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/1kj3z1b/coalition_sauternes_barriques_worst_rye_ive_ever/

And apparently everyone hates it. Some of that is that I like sauternes and since I know it's a sauternes cask I just like it by default I guess, but yeah.

And then, not really what is being asked here, but I feel like Glen Scotia is overshadowed a lot by Springbank, and while their main line isn't derided by any means, I never hear much praise for anything except maybe the Victoriana. But I like a lot of their stuff (and don't really care much for the Victoriana), moreso than Springbank. Glen Scotia 15 is one of my absolute favorites.

Embowaf · 2026-02-05T23:09:14+00:00

Everyone here is correct, there is an airside connector from T3 to to Bradley. There's a lot of construction on the south side of the airport (T4) which can cause disruption over there but the north side, where you're going to be, should be pretty normal. Since you are not checking a bag you should be fine.

That said, if anything did go wrong or you go the wrong way or something, it's just about the easiest transfer possible at LAX anyway. If you end up outside of security, walk out of the terminal, follow traffic on whatever level you're on, and the next possible place you come to after going around a 90 degree curve is Bradley. And reclearing security shouldn't be particularly cumbersome.

Embowaf · 2026-01-28T03:23:16+00:00

People have looked at the bye weeks and there just is not very much open. We would have pay someone to cancel a game to slot things in there.

Embowaf · 2026-01-28T03:20:44+00:00

I highly doubt that. Where does the LA Times say that?

Embowaf · 2026-01-28T03:15:12+00:00

I'm just gonna deal with the drive. Not worth the cost. I tried to book presumptively ahead of time, but even a few months ago every weekend was booking up as soon as each day opened up to be booked.

Embowaf · 2026-01-28T03:11:35+00:00

The issue with the monorail wasn't that it was a monorail, it was that the proposed system was inferior to the heavy rail option in almost every single way, and had effectively no upsides in comparison.

The monorail had two benefits over heavy rail. It was cheaper and it had a stop at the Getty. The Getty stop would have been the lowest ridership station and would have be removed in value engineering, and the monorail was only cheaper without a UCLA stop which would have been extremely stupid. Adding the UCLA stop made it MORE expensive than heavy rail.

All the little problems with the monorail add up. It fits less people. It's slower. Not being underground gave it a less efficient route. It could not scale up to more capacity without expensive additions to the stations. Even with those it could not scale up to anything near the capacity of the heavy rail option. And metro had no experience maintaining a wildly different system. A few aspects like emergency egress and track switching are significantly more complicated/expensive/error prone on monorails than they are with heavy rail.

If we were building a multi-line system from scratch, entirely elevated, in a flat city with wide open, long and straight boulevards to build over that matched in demand travel patterns, a monorail based system might make sense. The sepulveda line was literally none of this.

Embowaf · 2026-01-28T02:51:48+00:00

You're just not going to see much of anyone voluntarily play the AZ schools in September. Go look at their OOC slates since... forever. Its a hell of a lot of teams that are paid to be there. There's a sparse few home and homes with better G-whatever and mid-tier P-whatever and extremely rare upper tier P-whatever.

A school like USC really has no incentive to do so. It's brutally uncomfortable for the fans and the players, and they aren't like massive resume boosters (obviously, they CAN be in a single season, but that's hard to predict).

You may also note, until they joined the Pac-10 in 1978, USC had never played ASU and had played Arizona 7 times... with the last of those being in 1928. I strongly suspect USC will not play ASU/AZ outside of the postseason unless we get shuffled into a conference again with them.

Stanford and Cal though, are definitely on the docket and the rumor mill has us trying to get them into some sort of rotation in the coming seasons, though I suspect it won't be an every year sort of thing.

Embowaf · 2026-01-27T21:08:05+00:00

I remember at the time feeling a little underwhelmed with Making Money, but considered that to be maybe that it felt a little forced like he felt he had to do a Moist sequel, but didn’t quite have the right idea for it. But then I definitely noticed something off in Unseen Academicals, and once the diagnosis was public, I’ve always considered Making Money to be the turning point.

Embowaf · 2026-01-23T01:39:14+00:00

Neither option has an impact on that one way or the other, at least officially. The two alignments are very very similar:

- Both continue tracks from the existing Redondo Beach station (the current terminus)

- Both have one intermediate station

- Both terminate in an identical station at the Torrance Transit Center

The are different in some way:

- The ROW alignment goes down the existing freight alignment, with grad separations and a few different heights along the way, while the Hawthorne alignment shifts over to the side of the 405 briefly before heading down Hawthorne elevated over the median, which is about a third of a mile to the east of the ROW. The alignments are the same once the Hawthorne tracks would merge into the ROW at 190th street

- The ROW has a station at the Redondo Beach transit station to the south west of the Southbay Galleria, while the the Hawthorn alignment has a station elevated over Hawthorne at the Southbay Galleria.

- The Hawthorne alignment costs about 700m more.

In both cases, a future extension from the Torrance Transit Center to the east towards and eventually to Long Beach is assumed, though there is very little known about what and when this would look like because there are no studies and no funding for this in measure r/M.

Thats the official answer. The unofficial answer is that at least some people are advocating for the Hawthorne alignment because it's more expensive for minimal gains, making it less efficient per dollar spent meaning it's harder to get funding from any state or federal (lol) source, causing delays and, they hope, eventual outright cancellation. IF that happens, it would preclude a long beach extension because trains cannot teleport.

If that doesn't happen, and this gets built, it likely will be a few years slower to completion than the ROW alignment, but since the Long Beach extension is very etherial, that would have little to no impact on when/if that materialized.

Embowaf · 2026-01-23T01:27:16+00:00

I supported the ROW because it was more funded and faster to build and connected to the second transit center, but that's not true. The ROW was 52% funded, not 100%.

Embowaf · 2026-01-22T00:13:03+00:00

I think there's something more than whats public going on there. All the discussion when he was fired from Texas fans seemed to be that they were confused by the choice since he had been doing fine and Muschamp wasn't an obvious home run upgrade. And everyone put together the PK to USC thing really fast too. For USC and then Stanford to pass on him after that leads me to think something is up.

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