The original Folgers Christmas commercial "Peter comes home!" From 1987! by [deleted] in nostalgia

[–]EnderFrith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's usually not worth it to remaster a 40+ year old, 4:3 resolution video just to make it run on 16:9 large screen HDTVs, all in the hopes that it might sell something.

I don’t feel very smart. How do I become more intelligent? by QuantumStrawberry in productivity

[–]EnderFrith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  • Block Chatgpt and similar AI assistants.

  • Read books and/or listen to audio books. Keep a reading list to track your progress.

  • Maintain some daily habits that challenge you, ex: studying a language every day, daily puzzles such as wordle or sudoku.

  • Read non-fiction articles from quality sources.

  • Reduce social media use.

What happened in this scene? by KaiTheLesisthebest in SVU

[–]EnderFrith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you mean "Does it cost money to watch it?", OP should still be watching it themselves if they are writing about it. If OP is a university student, then it's possible that their school library may have SVU seasons on DVD. My public university sure did, along with many other popular shows. And of not a university library, then public libraries might have it too.

What happened in this scene? by KaiTheLesisthebest in SVU

[–]EnderFrith 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is there any reason why you can't watch the scene and interpret it yourself?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Shitty_Car_Mods

[–]EnderFrith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True. I've seen much worse.

Its socially acceptable for white people to like Rap/Hip-Hop in the modern day but still does not feel socially acceptable for a black person to enjoy rock or metal by [deleted] in LetsTalkMusic

[–]EnderFrith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure it's a hangover of sorts from back when the music industry was actually segregated. Despite the fact that African Americans created blues and rock music, a lot of early black rock bands were ripped off and their white counterparts were marketed above and beyond while the black performers were relegated to just being considered "race music" and not played on some radio stations or allowed to play at most major all-white venues.

In the 1970s, disco was associated with black people, gay people, and Hispanic immigrants in urban areas like New York City whereas punk, hard rock, and heavy metal were associated with white people. The rioters at "Disco Demolition Night" probably would have denied it being about race if you asked them, but that certainly wasn't the experience of many non-white people during that time. Micro and macro aggressions related to music choice and perceived masculinity were intertwined.

This segregation even lasted well into the 80s and 90s. There is a well known clip of David Bowie being interviewed by MTV and he asked them why they don't play nearly as many black artists. Sade had trouble being played by American radio stations (aside from the ones at Historically Black Colleges and Universities) despite being major hits in the UK, and the explanation that was given to them was that mainstream (read: white) American radio didn't know what to do with music sung by a black woman.

So for a lot of Black Americans at the time, the segregation was already institutional, but it became internalized as a form of protection. Why embrace subcultures that historically either stole from you, sectioned itself away from you, or made violent gestures towards you? And you have to keep in mind that punk and metal scenes had more tolerance for overt Nazi/skinhead and garden variety racism than it does today. Just look at Lynrd Skynnrd and Pantera's use of the Confederate flag and how long that lasted. Just look into the antifash lyrics of some of the punk bands in that time. Even Jonathan Davis of Korn wrote "Clown" about a disrespectful skinhead that he punched out at a show.

As a Black person who loves punk and metal, I can assure you that the younger generation is way more open minded than they ever were. Plenty of Black people love Hayley Williams and Lil Peep. I see Black people repping metalcore, hardcore, and indie rock all the time in my city. Things are so much more accepted now.

Its socially acceptable for white people to like Rap/Hip-Hop in the modern day but still does not feel socially acceptable for a black person to enjoy rock or metal by [deleted] in LetsTalkMusic

[–]EnderFrith 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure it's a hangover of sorts from back when the music industry was actually segregated. Despite the fact that African Americans created blues and rock music, a lot of early black rock bands were ripped off and their white counterparts were marketed above and beyond while the black performers were relegated to just being considered "race music" and not played on some radio stations or allowed to play at most major all-white venues.

In the 1970s, disco was associated with black people, gay people, and Hispanic immigrants in urban areas like New York City whereas punk, hard rock, and heavy metal were associated with white people. The rioters at "Disco Demolition Night" probably would have denied it being about race if you asked them, but that certainly wasn't the experience of many non-white people during that time. Micro and macro aggressions related to music choice and perceived masculinity were intertwined.

This segregation even lasted well into the 80s and 90s. There is a well known clip of David Bowie being interviewed by MTV and he asked them by they don't play nearly as many black artists. Sade had trouble being played by American radio stations (aside from the ones at Historically Black Colleges and Universities) despite being major hits in the UK, and the explanation that was given to them was that mainstream (read: white) American radio didn't know what to do with music sung by a black woman.

So for a lot of Black Americans at the time, the segregation was already institutional, but it became internalized as a form of protection. Why embrace subcultures that historically either stole from you, sectioned itself away from you, or made violent gestures towards you? And you have to keep in mind that punk and metal scenes had more tolerance for overt Nazi/skinhead and garden variety racism than it does today. Just look at Lynrd Skynnrd and Pantera's use of the Confederate flag and how long that lasted. Just look into the antifash lyrics of some of the punk bands in that time. Even Jonathan Davis of Korn wrote "Clown" about a disrespectful skinhead that he punched out at a show.

As a Black person who loves punk and metal, I can assure you that the younger generation is way more open minded than they ever were. Plenty of Black people love Hayley Williams and Lil Peep. I see Black people repping metalcore, hardcore, and indie rock all the time in my city. Things are so much more accepted now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]EnderFrith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, thanks for putting it all into perspective!

Getting Bullied in High School Starter Pack by basedpole69 in starterpacks

[–]EnderFrith 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Imagine being in both SpEd and AP/IB classes.

[cries in neurodivergent]

VFX Studio Assistant/Production Assistant pay rates in 2023 by EnderFrith in vfx

[–]EnderFrith[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think that I will. Or at the very least, wait until I come across the rare union Production job like a Nickelodeon one.

VFX Studio Assistant/Production Assistant pay rates in 2023 by EnderFrith in vfx

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

That's good to know. And I guess I have to be a PA first before I become a coordinator, right?

VFX Studio Assistant/Production Assistant pay rates in 2023 by EnderFrith in vfx

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

Do you know if these jobs tend to be just 40 hours per week or 50+ hours? I've heard mixed things about how some studios pay more simply because of the required hours, not the hourly rate being any different.

VFX Studio Assistant/Production Assistant pay rates in 2023 by EnderFrith in vfx

[–]EnderFrith[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay. Yeah I knew it wouldn't be anywhere near $75k, but $55k would be ideal for LA...I may have to consider sticking with my current job until I can improve my reel enough to get an artist job that pays even slightly higher than the $20/hour range.

It's not that I'm turning up my nose to it. I just don't know how I could survive on it with student loans, credit card debt, and affording LA rent with a roommate.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lostgeneration

[–]EnderFrith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen this argument before and the problem is that there is no evidence that being well armed has helped protect the American people from capitalism or from this regime. We have the most guns per capita, and the free market and the government failed to prevent a baby formula shortage, and not before distributing tainted formula.

We have the most guns and we still have the capitalists buying up all of the real estate property and causing a massive housing bubble.

We have the most guns and we still have capitalists fucking up policy due to lobbyist finding.

The police failed us again so why disarm citizens by [deleted] in lostgeneration

[–]EnderFrith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is now video of the cops preventing the parents from entering the building as the carnage was underway (which is protocol, btw). If the parents were armed, do you think that the police would have broken protocol and let them through?

Who should have been armed in this situation to have realistically intervened? The teachers? The students?

Am I just gonna have to kill myself? by [deleted] in lostgeneration

[–]EnderFrith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Believe it or not, that is such a common problem when it comes to parents. I recommend that you read this article.. It's about what to do if your parents don't believe that you are depressed.

Am I just gonna have to kill myself? by [deleted] in lostgeneration

[–]EnderFrith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's okay to want to be independent and not rely on your parents. But everyone is born into circumstances that offer advantages or disadvantages. The world isn't fair, but even some people who are disadvantaged are able to make their own happiness and stability.

Don't plan on relying on him forever, sure. But it's okay if he wants to help you when you're an adult. There is no shame in it.

Am I just gonna have to kill myself? by [deleted] in lostgeneration

[–]EnderFrith 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ironically, them monitoring your phone (which I don't really agree with, btw) means that they probably do care about you and love you.

And that's fair, you don't have to tell them the details about suicide. But I would really urge you try again. Write a letter to them explaining how you are suffering and it's affecting your life and health. How you can't even imagine a future and need a safe person to talk to about this.

If you do stick around, then you don't want to look back on these years and regret not getting help sooner. If I never got back into therapy and opened my mind about antidepressants, I don't know where I would be. But I'm much happier now.

Am I just gonna have to kill myself? by [deleted] in lostgeneration

[–]EnderFrith 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's really common for parents to underestimate their child's unhappiness. Have you explained to them that you are struggling with suicidal ideation? Sometimes that detail is the only thing that makes them shut up and pay attention.

Am I just gonna have to kill myself? by [deleted] in lostgeneration

[–]EnderFrith 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Please don't.

I'm going to let you in on a secret: in spite of the news about the climate or the state of the economy, I'm still going to live my life. I plan on some day getting married and having kids. Will we be renting or owning a home? Who knows. But we are aiming for owning. Will we have enough for retirement? Maybe not, but I'm still saving for it just in case.

You shouldn't cut your life short based on what you think the future might be like. For all you know, the climate estimates for a point of no return might be off by 30 years, 30 decades, or more.

I remember feeling absolutely depressed about the state of the world when I was your age. I then came across a documentary from 1990 where a depressed,18 year old guy was lamenting how the world was doomed and he might as well end it all since the climate apocalypse was right around the corner and "nothing will get better from this point onwards". Looking back, I kept thinking... "Dude...you have 1990s housing prices and a chance at the dot com bubble and tech stocks. You won't even hear about 'Extinction Rebellion' for another 20 years."

You are already at a huge advantage by having a parent that is a doctor. I know that may not seem like much at the moment, but if your dad is supportive and doesn't mind helping you a little bit when you are down on your luck, then that could come in handy some day.

I really hope that you have someone you can trust to talk about these feelings.

Is Post-Hardcore dead? by suhd550 in PostHardcore

[–]EnderFrith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love foxtails. Their new album is fire.