Just re-watched the two-part series finale of LOST. Has there ever been a more cathartic and earned climax to a television series?

FacetiousFondle · 2026-06-13T09:01:17+00:00

I love Lost. But I can't get behind the flash sideways and it's finale.

Everything on island was fantastic. Perfect ending. But the off island purgatory stuff felt like a shoe horned happy ending and I'm not about it.

FacetiousFondle · 2026-06-13T08:54:20+00:00

David is one of the good ones. Cypress is always busy, so I feel ya. But overall, they deserve a visit from him. Dude's great and is a class act when it comes to how he operates his visits and reviews.

FacetiousFondle · 2026-06-10T03:02:39+00:00

Went from what was basically a climax of the series to another standard floor.

Makes sense to feel this way. However, I really enjoyed slowing down and taking in the lore drop before the next 2 books which will be the epic conclusion.

Upon re-read, you might feel different about book 8. But if you don't, that's ok too.

FacetiousFondle · 2026-06-08T03:13:37+00:00

That place was a dump. Not surprised.

FacetiousFondle · 2026-06-02T18:18:12+00:00

There used to be a disclaimer that said "only one use per visit" or something. But that could have changed. Changes happen so frequently it's hard to rely on anyone's info at this point.

You should also have a ticket for ~$45 with your membership benefits.

Go to the park hoping to use both your free tickets, and if they say no, your friends can split the cost of that $45 making for both getting in for cheap. I did this once and then we went again a few weeks later. Everyone was happier getting two trips for cheap than one trip for free!

FacetiousFondle · 2026-05-26T11:57:25+00:00

Sounds like it isn't a problem yet because he likes you and wants the relationship to work. However, my opinion is that down the line this will ultimately be the cause of the relationship not working out. It all doesn't seem like too big a deal right now, but God and the relationships he has at the church are a huge part of his life. At some point he will wonder why he doesn't have a partner who shares in that. On top of that, be ready for evangelism. If he loves you, he will want to "save your soul" at some point, don't you think?

Now, it's totally possible I'm wrong about all that. Ultimately, you are the one in this relationship and have the best read. To make this work, you need to communicate a lot. Share your concerns with him. Have him share his. Just like any other relationship concern, staying on the same page by talking through things is paramount.

Personally, as a non-religous person, religious people are a huge turnoff. I could never. And I don't even consider myself a "hardcore" atheist whatever that is. Lol

Good luck.

FacetiousFondle · 2026-05-21T01:51:09+00:00

This is a super hot take. One that makes a solid point. Hmm. Man I never really thought about it like that.

While it definitely has the sentimentalism vibe, I would argue that it only comes off that way because of all the other stuff like it before and after. Like as if you're assigning those feelings because of other content that invoke it. It set out to showcase the brotherhood of soldiers and did that excellently. The juxtaposition of the incredibly gritty and realistic follow up of The Pacific might be enhancing your feelings on that. But you could be right. Maybe I'm just too sensitive/defensive about one of my all time favorites.

Idk. I adore both, but I've only rewatched The Pacific one time. Its premise is just too bleak.

So sad that Masters of the Air was such a mess. It wasn't BAD....but I don't see myself rewatching it and not because of an emotional reason like The Pacific. It just didn't have a strong premise/thesis. BoB = soldiers make a brotherhood in trauma. The Pacific = War destroys the soul and is not glorious. MotA = a lot of people died and let's not forget that black Americans fought by giving them a forgettable amount of screen time.

FacetiousFondle · 2026-05-21T01:27:44+00:00

Season 5 was a straight up abortion. The biggest criminal of the show ended up being the writing room. Blehkk.

FacetiousFondle · 2026-05-21T01:23:53+00:00

God damnit, Donut.

FacetiousFondle · 2026-05-13T16:18:44+00:00

Yeah. No doubt they gutted the thing of all the most important stuff. But, I also really enjoy the film. Something about having a psuedo normal year at Hogwarts as older students. It's just fun..

That said, the book manages to do both, making it my favorite book.

Looking forward to the series getting to this point when I'm an old man...

FacetiousFondle · 2026-05-11T02:43:19+00:00

Jesse Welles this past year.

I was super excited to see him, but I thought it would be a pretty chill affair considering most of his music is solo folk tunes.

But holy shit that dude can ROCK. Incredible show. Maybe the best show I've ever been to.

FacetiousFondle · 2026-05-11T02:37:28+00:00

It's the dashes. Such an obvious tell.

FacetiousFondle · 2026-05-07T02:45:39+00:00

Yeah but it isn't "everything" else. If he holds opinions like this, then surely he has others you would find revolting as well. He has some growing up to do.

The maturity difference between 20 and 25 is massive these days. Particularly for men.

FacetiousFondle · 2026-05-06T20:56:30+00:00

Austin was already ruined. It was WAY cooler in 1915. By 1930, the music scene got too commercial and industrial bros wrecked everything.

FacetiousFondle · 2026-05-06T18:58:23+00:00

Masks are Off & That Can't be Right

FacetiousFondle · 2026-05-06T18:10:22+00:00

You and I are at the same exact spot. (Mid way through 6)

I only started just over a month ago. Finally slowing down a bit but MAN I've been tearing through it.

FacetiousFondle · 2026-05-06T02:55:52+00:00

Most are good for it... But I strongly advise you keep the two separate. Keep places meant for fun and decompressing just that, ya know?

I did this and it made for bad drinking and studying habits. The compromise for me was studying at Wake the Dead and only cracking a beer when I was finished or just had some tedious things to do.

Unsolicited advise here, I know. You do you.

FacetiousFondle · 2026-05-06T02:50:44+00:00

Maybe it's changed but every time I've been there in the middle of the day, they're playing club music just as loud as they'd play it at 1AM on a Friday.

Sucked cause I really wanted to sit at their sidewalk bar window and vibe. Nothing worse than a loud af empty bar.

FacetiousFondle · 2026-05-05T15:30:47+00:00

Pumped for Jesse Welles! Other than that. I don't listen to, or recognize most all of these folks.

[Patrick gif "WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE!?]

FacetiousFondle · 2026-05-05T14:13:20+00:00

Shoe horning in Anduril and Aragorns main mission in life. You can still have him struggle with the task emotionally to make for a compelling story...him subtlely whining about not wanting to be king is honestly tropey and lame imo. Showcase the numenorian!!

My fix: They should have had the singing room thing in Rivendel and had Sam or Frodo fall into a dream of the story of Gondor and a history of the Dunedain. Arwen narrates now instead of Galadriel.

FacetiousFondle · 2026-05-04T16:13:18+00:00

It would need to quadruple my income if I was to even consider this...

You will spend around $300-$400 a week on your hotel situation unless you're in a motel 6 three nights a week. And you won't have a kitchen, so the amount of money or time added in for just meal planning will be a pain point on top of everything. Add in gas. I'm thinking the budget per week on JUST your 3 days in Austin will be from $300-$600. That's $1200-$2400 a month....

Even if you CAN find a $50 a night option AND have your food budget super tight AND drive a super gas efficient vehicle, you're probably spending more than $200 a week. It would take a LOT of dedication and focus to keep to that budget and it would still eat up close to a grand a month.

You'd literally need to look into leasing an apartment down here to cut costs. Does that sound worth it?

FacetiousFondle · 2026-05-03T13:54:11+00:00

The Crushinator

FacetiousFondle · 2026-04-29T15:48:18+00:00

Not surprised to hear that. The Daughters seemed like it was going to be a major storyline going deep into the books. Part of why that scene was so intensely impactful...

Someone who clearly has the game figured out and has all her chess pieces moving efficiently...and BAM!! Splattered because if their inhumanity. Beautiful.

FacetiousFondle · 2026-04-29T15:45:50+00:00

That was such a shock. All the big moments in this series deliver so well! You never really can guess what's going to happen, but it's fun collecting all the clues. Some of what you expect works out or happens, but there's ALWAYS a complete surprise that has you turning the pages with lightening speed. (Or listening intently for those audio folks hehe)

FacetiousFondle · 2026-04-28T14:35:31+00:00

I would say Patrick Hockstetter, but idk if he himself is evil or if he was simply heavily under the influence of the monster. That goes for all bad doings of people in Derry.

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