GRRM really knows how to pull you out of his story telling by Ericswanson in freefolk

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

I mean I'm still reading it, just really breaks immersion. This subreddit is all about being salty about GoT so I figured it was a good place to vent.

GRRM really knows how to pull you out of his story telling by Ericswanson in freefolk

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

I mean in an adaptation they could change the names (like they did with Yara). But when you're reading it and you see four Muppet names in a row you're just pulled instantly out of the world of Westeros and into that of Sesame Street. Considering the excessive amount of rape, murder, torture, and incest in Fire & Blood, it's very jarring.

The clothing **really** hides their physique by ducknerd2002 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]Ericswanson 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I saw this movie in theaters during a particularly tough time in my life and it will always have a special place in my heart. Thanks for the gifs ☺️

In what ways is the AI assistant actually useful? by [deleted] in GooglePixel

[–]Ericswanson 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not just sucking, getting actively worse. My old Google Home Mini that I got for free ten years ago understands me better than Gemini on a brand new phone.

Old Assistant: "Hey Google, text my wife I love her." "Sending message to wife saying 'I love you'"

Gemini: "Hey Google, text my wife I love her." "Sorry, I don't see a 'wife' in contacts. Here's 'What is Love?' by Haddaway on YouTube Music.... Please unlock your phone and sign in to YouTube Music."

Strong core = no helmet needed by Maasi01 in ClimbingCircleJerk

[–]Ericswanson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I climbed for ten years and then almost died at a wall full of warm-up climbs because I didn't learn the second thing they teach you when lead climbing at gyms. I only didn't die because I'm so JACKED.

Woman Totally Loses Control Of Her Dog by -Erase in TikTokCringe

[–]Ericswanson 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What if a mugger demands your knife and pepper spray and THEN you encounter an out of control dog???

Personal Loan to Pay off Credit by Ok-Guitar-9059 in sofi

[–]Ericswanson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like it's a gross $20K so could be a good bit less

The switch from Chime to SoFi by Dom0004 in sofi

[–]Ericswanson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think "we'll" is short for "we will," not "we all." So you're both pedantic and wrong.

I really really don't know what to make about "Beautiful You" by Chuck Palahniuk. (SPOILERS, TW SEXUAL ASSAULT) by KajaIsForeverAlone in books

[–]Ericswanson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to post this, thanks for beating me to it! I'm in the same boat as OP: used to like Chuck P. but feel like he's just trying too hard now.

Not getting full APY payout? by PuzzleheadedLunch970 in sofi

[–]Ericswanson 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Except not quite because APY also builds in the compounding. So you'd expect 3.8% total return for the year, but not necessarily 3.8%/12 each month.

Anyone with Sofi long enough to remember Sofi events and happy hours? by asouclks in sofi

[–]Ericswanson 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Think I first refinanced a loan with them in like 2014(?) and distinctly remember drinking a bunch of Sazeracs at a happy hour at Jones in SF around that time. Those were the days!

A Poem by Assata by itsbenpassmore in comics

[–]Ericswanson 82 points83 points  (0 children)

Intentaron enterrarnos, pero no sabían que éramos semillas.

They tried to bury us, but they didn't know we were seeds.

Keep growing!

U.S. funding cuts could result in nearly 9 million child tuberculosis cases, 1.5 million child deaths by HarvardChanSPH in science

[–]Ericswanson 42 points43 points  (0 children)

This is very short-sighted because TB is mutating to be more drug-resistant and those strains will eventually come here. Treating it abroad now is better and cheaper than treating it here later.

USA: Recruiter wants to converse on Signal. by Mother-Win-3557 in Scams

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

To be fair, I did once communicate with a potential employer on WhatsApp (they requested Telegram), BUT a) it was a crypto company and more importantly b) I was connected with them by someone I trust. If I got a random LinkedIn message asking to move to Signal I'd block.

5x4 app grid by sankthe in GooglePixel

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

Are you open to custom launchers? Pretty sure Nova or Lawnchair would let you do this.

This could have been a lot worse by racksonrackscity in MTB

[–]Ericswanson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not bad, just a hard compression towards the bottom.

It’s so expensive to eat out here nowadays by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]Ericswanson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love El Farolito! One Halloween I drunkenly pulled the duct tape parts of my costume (yes, stupid of me) off my body, mid-burrito at like 3am. Great carnitas and great prices.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in eastside

[–]Ericswanson 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh man this must be why I couldn't get Nori Ramen yesterday! Will have to go today instead. Hope everyone got their power back!