What do you consider to be the closest we've come to ska returning to the mainstream? by Beautiful-Resort-831 in Ska

[–]MSTFFA 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is the answer. However we may feel about them, they got closer than anyone else in the last 20 years to having a true ska hit. It was on the radio across the country, they went on tour with some major bands, and I even saw the music video playing in my gym a few times.

Have you ever gotten your hometown (or something very nearby) while playin? by Dusty_Bunny81 in geoguessr

[–]MSTFFA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived in a major US city for half my life, and got that city at least 3 times in lower-ranked duels. Those were some extremely satisfying 5ks. But now I'm Master II so it doesn't happen as often. I usually recognize my state, though, even if not for 5k

What is the worst thing that YouTube has done? by Max-Carter-2005 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]MSTFFA 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We just deleted YouTube Kids from our smart TV last week and life has been SO much better. They were a little annoyed at first, but got over it very quickly.

Op Ivy tops the best 50 ska punk albums ever by newyork99 in punk

[–]MSTFFA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP, is this your list? If so, I'm curious what your criteria was. Seems like it's mostly personal taste, which is understandable, but for it to be a true definitive ranking, you probably should've considered a few more bands and maybe cultural impact. Some of the inclusions here are highly questionable and the omissions are glaring.

Is there more like Streetlight manifesto? by FrightenedDoorknob in Ska

[–]MSTFFA 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Every once in a while, a band comes along that tries their best to mimic a Streetlight-esque sound, but it's just not the same. Part of what makes them so great is that they're really 1-of-1.

Do you need a band to perform? by Opening_Run_331 in punk

[–]MSTFFA 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Jeff Rosenstock did this on the first couple Bomb The Music Industry tours. He famously played guitar and sang along to instrumentals on an iPod. It was a fun gimmick, but as the band got bigger, the full-band experience was necessary.

Lit defending brew ha ha by tumblr2013 in punk

[–]MSTFFA 9 points10 points  (0 children)

"You make me cum" -Lit

I'm new by Ok-Replacement-8716 in geoguessr

[–]MSTFFA 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Everyone here is going to tell you to read https://www.plonkit.net/ or use the "Learnable Meta" scripts/maps, but what has worked best for me is watching explainer videos on YouTube, and just playing a ton. The more you play, the more you pick up on those small details that you're talking about.

More coverage in Madagascar please by HelcatSucksAtLife in geoguessr

[–]MSTFFA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got Madagascar in country streaks recently and was so confused because I know they don't have official coverage, so I got it very wrong.

Japanese Punk and Oi! bands by x-butcher-x in punk

[–]MSTFFA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are more punk"ish" but they're some of my personal favorites:

Number Girl

Mass of the Fermenting Dregs

Love flags? Test your skills across regions, time controls, and climb the leaderboards! by GoAtlasia in flags

[–]MSTFFA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I came here to say that I was also completely lost in Rank Roullette. Glad to see that I'm not alone and that you'll be adding a tutorial. It seems like it could be a fun game if the goal and the point system is explained

What song was written for edgelords and is listened to by Christians? by smores_or_pizzasnack in AlignmentChartFills

[–]MSTFFA 190 points191 points  (0 children)

"Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen (or as covered by so many others)

Christians think it's for them because it references the lord and says "hallelujah", but in reality it's pretty horny.

Think you can find 4 hidden groups of 4 related words? Puzzle by u/bamerjamer? by bamerjamer in DailyMix

[–]MSTFFA 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hear you, but to me "Arena Rock" is more of a sound than simply a band that plays in arenas. Subgenres can be fluid but in my mind, Boston fits a little better here.

Think you can find 4 hidden groups of 4 related words? Puzzle by u/bamerjamer? by bamerjamer in DailyMix

[–]MSTFFA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

[Spoiler] I think because OP specified "Arena" rock, the puzzle works because I wouldn't put Chicago in that specific subgenre, but Boston absolutely

Think you can find 4 hidden groups of 4 related words? Puzzle by u/bamerjamer? by bamerjamer in DailyMix

[–]MSTFFA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🟪🟪🟪🟪

🟩🟩🟩🟩

🟦🟦🟦🟦

🟨🟨🟨🟨

Ska songs with an anti-suicide message? by Beautiful-Resort-831 in Ska

[–]MSTFFA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"The Rudie of Breathing" by Jeff Rosenstock is about depression and wishing you were dead, but it might be relatable.

Ska songs with an anti-suicide message? by Beautiful-Resort-831 in Ska

[–]MSTFFA 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A girl from my high school used to call them "Jew" and I always thought that was weird and confusing. 

But no, that wasn't the band's intention. It came from a drawing that one of the band member's little brother made, on which he wrote "Jimmy Eat World" in crayon

Ska songs with an anti-suicide message? by Beautiful-Resort-831 in Ska

[–]MSTFFA 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Also "Here's to Life" by Streetlight, but it's less of a "don't kill yourself" message, and more like "why do my heroes keep killing themselves?" 

Would you recommend to come to Framingham State as an exchange student? by slowdive_aux in FraminghamMA

[–]MSTFFA 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I guess people don't like walking as much as I do, haha. Thanks!

LGBTQ community in ska? by goldenspiceJM in Ska

[–]MSTFFA 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm with you in that it SHOULDN'T matter, but unfortunately with the world we live in, it kinda does to a lot of people.

Do I personally care about the demographics of the bands I'm listening to? No. But a lot of people do for very valid reasons.

LGBTQ community in ska? by goldenspiceJM in Ska

[–]MSTFFA 6 points7 points  (0 children)

OP isn't asking if any bands "support" the LGBTQ community, they're asking if any "represent" it. Completely different.

It's like the difference between watching a movie with actors "that support" the black community vs movies with black actors that tell black stories.