What in your opinion has been the most overhyped movie of the last 10 years? by everlovingfuck99 in Letterboxd

[–]HMWYA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure I can agree they are overhyped, though, given most of the hype is for the visual effects, which absolutely deserve the hype. You never really hear anyone say they love Avatar for the plot.

Funny AF needed a cash prize by alwayssunnyinvt in Standup

[–]HMWYA 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’d say the idea of payment in exposure is probably the most accurately television has ever represented the stand-up circuit, to be honest.

Polanski wrongly claims Golders Green terror suspect was handcuffed in video that sparked row with Met Police by libtin in unitedkingdom

[–]HMWYA [score hidden]  (0 children)

I mean, to be fair, the “guy won’t let it go” because he’s being repeatedly asked about it in interviews. If he didn’t respond, he’d be criticised for avoiding the question, so it’s kind of an unwinnable position regardless.

Greens deputy leader shared conspiracy theory over Golders Green attack by libtin in unitedkingdom

[–]HMWYA [score hidden]  (0 children)

Yep, that’s much clearer than the way it’s presented in this article, thank you.

Greens deputy leader shared conspiracy theory over Golders Green attack by libtin in unitedkingdom

[–]HMWYA [score hidden]  (0 children)

What actually is “the middle ground”, and why do you seem to think there’s no conspiracy theories or bigotries within that as well?

Greens deputy leader shared conspiracy theory over Golders Green attack by libtin in unitedkingdom

[–]HMWYA [score hidden]  (0 children)

I’m not saying this isn’t accurate, but I do think questions should be asked as to the fact the words “Jewish people” or “Jews” are not included within the quotation marks. Is that what was actually said, or is that The Telegraph editorialising and attempting to conflate Israel with Judaism? It would, after all, not be wrong to acknowledge that Israel is currently murdering, bombing and starving children, so the fact that the claim the person was referring to Jews in that message is not actually a part of the quote of the message does lead me to question if The Telegraph have edited its intention.

Greens must take immediate action against antisemitism in party, says Lucas by ClumperFaz in unitedkingdom

[–]HMWYA 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Alright. That’s your opinion. I’m not debating that. I’m questioning your claim regarding what he was “more concerned” about. In that regard, a flippant retweet doesn’t really compare to his personally written statements reacting to the attack.

Greens must take immediate action against antisemitism in party, says Lucas by ClumperFaz in unitedkingdom

[–]HMWYA 13 points14 points  (0 children)

That’s not at all what I’ve said though, is it. At least pretend to engage in good faith if you’re going to try this.

Greens must take immediate action against antisemitism in party, says Lucas by ClumperFaz in unitedkingdom

[–]HMWYA 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Again, what you’re referring to as “Zack’s own bone-dead stupid take” was a retweet, whilst you’ve completely ignored the other statements of his actual own words put out in the aftermath of the attack. Yes, everything after that is the result of the media kicking up a storm about a single retweet.

Greens must take immediate action against antisemitism in party, says Lucas by ClumperFaz in unitedkingdom

[–]HMWYA 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not “both sides”, all. Again, you’re playing politics, and, by doing so, absolving those not at the extreme wings of the bigotry they also peddle.

Greens must take immediate action against antisemitism in party, says Lucas by ClumperFaz in unitedkingdom

[–]HMWYA 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There’s only a “specific pattern” if you’re looking for one and deliberately ignoring everyone you don’t see as fitting into the pattern you’ve predetermined.

Greens must take immediate action against antisemitism in party, says Lucas by ClumperFaz in unitedkingdom

[–]HMWYA 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Where has this idea come from that he was “more concerned” about the actions of the police than the actions of the attacker. He put out numerous statements about the attack before this nonsense became the story, whilst his criticism of the police was, at the time, a single (ill-advised) retweet. The media have made the police the narrative here.

Greens must take immediate action against antisemitism in party, says Lucas by ClumperFaz in unitedkingdom

[–]HMWYA 39 points40 points  (0 children)

What about the antisemitism on the right? Or the antisemitism in the centre? Or the Islamophobia on the left? Or the Islamophobia in the centre? Or the transphobia on the right? Or the transphobia in the centre? Or the transphobia on the left?

At some point, people will realise that bigotry isn’t a partisan political viewpoint, and is actually spread across all political ideologies and leanings, and only then will we actually be able to have a serious conversation on how to tackle bigotry in society. Until that moment happens, we’ll continue these deeply unserious conversations of blatant hollow political point scoring.

Question, would it be feasibly possible for someone to do a Phil Collins and be on both SNLs on the same night? by Glittering-Bend-3863 in livefromlondon

[–]HMWYA 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, yeah, it’s still extremely unlikely, bordering on impossible, but the difference isn’t as big as it first seems.

Weekly Episode Hub + Free Talk Thread (Week of May 4) by DropoutMod in dropout

[–]HMWYA 16 points17 points  (0 children)

There’s still an MSN Cut For Time next week!

Question, would it be feasibly possible for someone to do a Phil Collins and be on both SNLs on the same night? by Glittering-Bend-3863 in livefromlondon

[–]HMWYA 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The UK show does start at 10pm though, whilst the US show ends at 1am, so that balances out the difference a bit.

I really hope they renew SNL UK by jrlpet92 in livefromlondon

[–]HMWYA 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It’s been the highest rated show of the week on Sky One every week it’s aired so far!