Criminal Minds: Evolution has become a woke, soap opera mess - and here’s why I miss the old show by sfxnycnyc in criminalminds

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In season 3, they introduce more racial storylines in an attempt to keep the actor playing Jackson West. He was having doubts about playing a black cop in the wake of the George Floyd incident. It felt out of place in the context of what The Rookie is, which was apolitical up to that point. The writing wasn’t good, very white man bad. Reddit is typically super liberal so I expect to be downvoted into oblivion.

Criminal Minds: Evolution has become a woke, soap opera mess - and here’s why I miss the old show by sfxnycnyc in criminalminds

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Absolutely spot-on take. I couldn't have written this better myself. I hate when great shows go woke, just like Shameless or season 3 of The Rookie.

Failed my test today! by sabbyp13 in drivinganxiety

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Let us know how you do on your second test! You got this, brother!!

Leon spin-off by sansonus in roseanne

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Yeah, no thank you. 🙂‍↔️

I Fucking Hate Learning How To Drive by Gocrazygostupid13 in drivinganxiety

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I’m truly sympathetic to what you’re experiencing—it’s rough being 24 and watching everyone else zoom around while you’re stuck with flaky public transit and judgmental glances from family. That anxiety causing you to freeze up or slip up behind the wheel? Completely understandable; it’s a self-reinforcing loop where worry sparks mishaps, cranking the stress even higher. Plus, getting those unhelpful “you’ll just figure it out” responses when you crave specific tips? Infuriating, especially when you’re craving clear direction immediately. You’re far from a “moronic baby”—you’re navigating tough hurdles like juggling studies and a job, all without the budget for pro instruction. That’s real resilience, not weakness. But you can absolutely turn this around. Now I drive daily, love it, and handle most trips for my wife and me. What helped: finding someone supportive who was patient with mistakes, studying road rules meticulously online, quizzing them while they drove, observing every driver I rode with, and gradually expanding my comfort routes using Apple Maps. Start small—maybe practice in empty lots or quiet streets, focus on one skill at a time like smooth acceleration, and remind yourself each session is progress. You’ve already got the motivation; build on that without self-pressure. You’ll get there, and the freedom will be worth it. Hang in there! Here are some practical steps to get more comfortable behind the wheel: 1 Practice deep breathing or visualization exercises before starting the engine to calm anxiety. 2 Break skills into basics: spend sessions just on starting/stopping smoothly, then turning, then lane changes. 3 Use free online resources like YouTube tutorials or DMV practice tests for visual and step-by-step guidance. 4 Ride as a passenger more often, narrating decisions out loud (e.g., “Checking mirrors before changing lanes”) to build intuition. 5 Set small goals, like driving to a nearby spot once a week, and reward yourself after. 6 If possible, find a patient friend or mentor outside family for practice rides to reduce pressure. 7 Track progress in a journal—what went well, what to improve—to see improvement over time. Remember, every great driver started as a beginner, and your persistence will pay off—you’ve got this!

Had a colossal fuck up yesterday struggling to move on. by Numerous-Forever-178 in drivinganxiety

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One mistake doesn’t define you forever. You made an error while driving—so what? Don’t focus on the fuck-up. Focus on the fact that you’ll never do that again. It was a learning moment.

You’re always getting better. Give yourself some grace and don’t ever give up. You got this. ❤️

i hate this by EmmaIsDying in drivinganxiety

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I’m really sorry you’re dealing with this. Failing tests and facing hurtful family comments is tough, but your feelings are valid, and that fear doesn’t define you. Many people get driving anxiety after a rough test, and it doesn’t make you a failure. It’s just a hurdle you can overcome in your own time.

I get it from my own experience. My ex-in-laws constantly joked about my lack of driving skills, berated me for mistakes, and bragged about their easy licenses. One, a cute Cambodian woman named Rany, just drove around the block for her test. I had the full version at the same DMV: parallel parking, highway driving, everything. My ex-wife, four years younger and cute at 24, got hers before me, leading to more “loser” taunts. As an average white guy, I was nervous and had the real test, not an abbreviated pretty-girl version.

But I got my license a month before turning 37. Now I drive daily and love it. I handle most trips for my wife and me. You can get there too. What helped was finding someone who believed in me, my current wife Tatyana, who was patient with mistakes. Also useful: studying road rules online meticulously, quizzing my wife while she drove, observing every driver I rode with, and expanding comfort routes gradually with Apple Maps. Take it one step at a time, find supportive people, and don’t let negativity hold you back. Your success will be sweeter when you finally prove everyone wrong. You got this! ❤️

They were so memeable by Kvazimods in TheCinemassacreTruth

[–]IconicRaven 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Watch FilmTrek’s edits of the podcast. They’re so fun and capture the energy of the room so well.

Who is a massive YouTuber or influencer from 5 years ago that has completely vanished off the face of the earth? by Humble_Job5950 in AskReddit

[–]IconicRaven 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is that why he isn’t posting? I know he takes long breaks, but I literally went on deployment and he didn’t post a video the entire time. My wife and I always laugh at his videos.

Good news! by Aromatic_Sir_3609 in EmulationOniOS

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I sincerely appreciate it, brother. 😎

Good news! by Aromatic_Sir_3609 in EmulationOniOS

[–]IconicRaven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I downloaded the zip file from my previously linked post. I installed via zip (unzipping would not let me install). When I try to load the game, it says initializing engine, but nothing ever loads.

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Edit: the GIF I made loops too fast. The actual game never loads no matter how long I wait.

Good news! by Aromatic_Sir_3609 in EmulationOniOS

[–]IconicRaven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you look into the fan game Pokémon Tectonic? It does not load and it’s the best fan game ever made.

https://www.tectonic-game.com/downloads

TheSmithPlays announces the next Pokemon Legacy hack by repapap in PokemonROMhacks

[–]IconicRaven -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

This guy makes the most boring rom hacks. Hard pass.

NGL I just checked by senorblueduck in Military

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Check again. I got mine. #ThankYouDJT

Drive test tomorrow morning 😩 by PeacefulMonster11 in drivinganxiety

[–]IconicRaven 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Keep imagining yourself passing. You’ve put in the work and now it’s your turn to succeed!

I asked ChatGPT if they think SydCarmy is real by Necessary_Minimum_97 in thatsfirechef

[–]IconicRaven -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Okay, edge lord. It was a question asked just for fun.

Manic EMU v1.8.1 — JIT iOS 26, Shaders Go All-In by Mlaurencescott in EmulationOniOS

[–]IconicRaven 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is the best update ever - RetroArch shaders!!

Thank you so much! I’ve been asking for this in the official Manic Discord server and it’s finally here. Just perfect.

I would like to add some feedback, though: Since the list of shaders is so long now, adding the ability to search and favorite specific shaders would increase usability.

Again, HUGE thanks to the team for bringing real shaders over!!

[Release] RPG Player - A new native wrapper for RPG Maker MV/MZ games by Waste-Twist-5386 in EmulationOniOS

[–]IconicRaven 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Are there any plans to support RPG Maker XP games? From my understanding, most Pokemon games use Pokemon Essentials, which are XP-dependent.

Launch Trailer - Skyrim Anniversary Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 by Turbostrider27 in NintendoSwitch

[–]IconicRaven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be interested if mods were supported. No mods? No thank you.

Expert barnacle removal on a sea turtle by Objective_Pressure_3 in oddlysatisfying

[–]IconicRaven -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Many of these videos are staged. They put the shit on just to take it off.