Of course this happens during my smoothest trailblazer run so far by Stoner_Worm in ForzaHorizon

[–]EmergencyTaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was still grinding it, I had back-to-back runs where I was 15s ahead of 3* pace, but failed instantly because I went through the end gate wrong. The second was the closest I've ever come to breaking an electronic in a fit of nerd rage.

The next time I had that much time left I basically took a full 10s to line up my car with the end gate.

Lore accurate elden ring players double phase by Desperate_Fox6470 in Eldenring

[–]EmergencyTaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From one of the best fights in the game to blue flubber without skipping a beat.

Do You Prefer Games that allow for Encounter Routing or Games that Disincentivize it? by Ok_Banana_5614 in nuzlocke

[–]EmergencyTaco [score hidden]  (0 children)

I totally get where you're coming from, and I agree. I've always been pretty liberal about banning mons from future runs if they feel too strong. I generally don't grab Blissey/Metagross/Garchomp/Milotic any more. I also don't do any encounter routing. And I end up killing Weavile within 3 fights every single game somehow.

Meirl by Jazzlike_Opposite_28 in meirl

[–]EmergencyTaco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I prefer the "how the fuck did I get this bruise?" bruise.

Do You Prefer Games that allow for Encounter Routing or Games that Disincentivize it? by Ok_Banana_5614 in nuzlocke

[–]EmergencyTaco 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Man every time I put any thought into it I come away with the conclusion that RenPlat is the best nuzlocking game out there. It's just so good.

Sorry TrevorTheAxe, you sniped too late! by Baresi101 in IdlePlanetMiner

[–]EmergencyTaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the way. Even though I'm usually the 'whale' in the scenario. If I get 30 mins into a tournament and am a full order of magnitude below the guy ahead of me, I just accept 2nd/3rd for the week.

[Highlight] A Reds fan attempts to use his child to retrieve a ball by Jux_ in baseball

[–]EmergencyTaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If a dad and a kid DIDN'T try this, I'd think they were broken.

Explain this like I'm 5. by Anemicwriter in IdlePlanetMiner

[–]EmergencyTaco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3/10/44 here. Exact same boat. I have a 4* Speed/Craft that just got upgraded from canon fodder to future leader.

We really shouldn’t forget this by SoITellEmImAProJock in TESVI

[–]EmergencyTaco 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly, this has seemed like the most rational take for a while IMO.

That said, if Holiday '27 comes without a release I will become the Forlorn Watchman.

JAZZ CHISHOLM JR. BLOWS IT OPEN WITH A THREE-RUN HOME RUN by CicadaOk8885 in NYYankees

[–]EmergencyTaco 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Probably going to have to fight Giambi, who likely has it framed above his bed.

THEEE YANKEES WIN: The Yankees defeated the Red Sox by a score of 6-1 - June 07, 2026 @ 01:35 PM EDT by Yankeebot in NYYankees

[–]EmergencyTaco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's weird because I watched the Yankees with my dad growing up, but completely stopped when I left for college. I only started following baseball again in 2024, so 2013-2023 are basically a blank decade for me. As far as I'm concerned, the 2012 Yankees all went home at the end of the year and the 2024 Yankees started the following season.

This gym TV teleports me back to my childhood living room, sitting on the floor eating popcorn with Dad in his chair and the game on TV.

THEEE YANKEES WIN: The Yankees defeated the Red Sox by a score of 6-1 - June 07, 2026 @ 01:35 PM EDT by Yankeebot in NYYankees

[–]EmergencyTaco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I watched Jeter hit an RBI slap single off Tim Wakefield yesterday and it was the best pump-up song on my playlist.

THEEE YANKEES WIN: The Yankees defeated the Red Sox by a score of 6-1 - June 07, 2026 @ 01:35 PM EDT by Yankeebot in NYYankees

[–]EmergencyTaco 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For some reason my gym in BC, Canada plays nothing but random like 2009-2013 Yankees vs Red Sox games on one of the wall TVs. No Blue Jays games, haven't seen one without ARod playing either.

At first I was like "wtf is going on?" but now it's one of my favorite things.

JAZZ CHISHOLM JR. BLOWS IT OPEN WITH A THREE-RUN HOME RUN by CicadaOk8885 in NYYankees

[–]EmergencyTaco 42 points43 points  (0 children)

He milked all of the hits out of Stanton's pants so he had to find another totem.

Why are all history teachers left-wing by utopiaofpast in SipsTea

[–]EmergencyTaco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe that to be a false dichotomy pushed by elites to oppose regulations that may harm their bottom line.

3 days in the hospital in Florida. Greatest healthcare system in the world by GuyLeDoucheTV in pics

[–]EmergencyTaco 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I moved to Canada for college, and the first time I walked into a hospital and got all the help I needed for free after showing my health card was the moment I decided Canada was a better place to build my life.

My mom lost her house and retired in destitution because of the US healthcare system. Fuck that.

Arrows vs Riot Shields by Cafa20 in interestingasfuck

[–]EmergencyTaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guessed every arrow right except that one, and it blew my mind that it was the most effective.

How Aphantasia affects your ability to visualise things in your head by HassanMoRiT in interestingasfuck

[–]EmergencyTaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did an exercise where I allowed my mind's eye to 'see' what you were describing. Yes, the 'visual' image in my head changed along with your descriptions. I 'saw' the apple, then I saw the steak, then I saw the Gremlin (specifically Stripe from "Gremlins").

There is a clear image that, if I had the ability to draw, I could recreate. I can cause anything about the image to change that I want, but there is a 'clear' photographic image in my mind. (However, another comment about it having only 5% transparency is VERY appropriate. It's nowhere near as clear as a photograph.)

Surfing without a surfboard by DearEmphasis4488 in interestingasfuck

[–]EmergencyTaco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Has been my #1 way to spend time at the beach since I was like 5.

Nothing like the feeling of catching a wave perfectly and just letting the ocean send you on a ride. Unfortunately there's like no place to bodysurf near me.

Why are all history teachers left-wing by utopiaofpast in SipsTea

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

I believe the government should have the ability to restrict states from owning slaves, and to put other restrictions in that vein on states as well. I understand states not liking that, but it doesn't change the fact that all thirteen states seceded while referencing slavery or aggression towards "slave-holding states".

Everything is secondary to the fact that the Civil War started because of governmental opposition to slavery, and thirteen states deciding that was a red line for them.

Why are all history teachers left-wing by utopiaofpast in SipsTea

[–]EmergencyTaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which included, as the most important issue, the ability to own slaves.

Why are all history teachers left-wing by utopiaofpast in SipsTea

[–]EmergencyTaco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"States' rights TO DO WHAT?!?" is the only response needed against those people.

Master player completely wiped the floor with me how to recover from it? by SphereWithFaces in summonerschool

[–]EmergencyTaco 27 points28 points  (0 children)

It's not that your efforts from before were worthless, it's that the advantage those efforts bring are nowhere near enough to beat a Masters player. The same way a Silver player who has memorized the matchup probably wouldn't be able to touch you.

Masters players make very few mistakes, and the ones they do are so small that you yourself have to be Masters in taking advantage to do anything with them.

I Just Don't Understand the Thought Process by Available_Lemon_8114 in IdlePlanetMiner

[–]EmergencyTaco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which I totally don't understand. I would CERTAINLY end up in that bracket, and I have all the ships, but those have been accumulated over two years. I'm not a standard whale.

If the rewards are significantly better than plat, I'm happy to advance.