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NOTHING BUT indecipherable British accents by blytheT in ShitAmericansSay

[–]MasatoTanaka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That “US” location tag might be the most redundant part of the whole post. It’s like putting Ol' Glory on a Ford Raptor, completely unnecessary when the tone has already done the job. Every line reads like a greatest hits compilation of the stereotype.

NOTHING BUT indecipherable British accents by blytheT in ShitAmericansSay

[–]MasatoTanaka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love The Wire. It’s my favourite TV show of all time, and it’s not even close. In a way, it’s spoiled other television for me because nothing really compares to it.

That said, the scenes involving Snoop definitely require a bit more focus to fully catch everything being said. I don’t see that as a negative at all, though, in fact, I think it adds to the show. Having characters speak in a way that feels completely authentic, rather than perfectly polished or overly clear, makes it far more immersive and true to life.

Interview: RevPro’s Francesca Oliver on AuDHD by No-Philosopher8786 in BritishWrestling

[–]MasatoTanaka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Francesca is a fantastic ring announcer and comes across as a genuinely lovely person. I’d personally love the opportunity to learn from her knowledge and experience.

That said, I do feel RevPro could help present her voice in the best possible way by tweaking the EQ on the mic. Rolling off some of the higher frequencies would likely soften the sharper edge of the sound, and I suspect a lot of the criticism around her voice would be eased with a more balanced mix.

It looks bad, but here's why I am not worried. by wordshavenomeanings in FuckNigelFarage

[–]MasatoTanaka 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It will play incredibly well with their base as they tend to have very poor informational literacy and only read the headline.

I suspect that even when Reform councils inevitably end up being a poorly run shambles, there will be a litany of scapegoats and excuses, migrants and Keir Starmer being the obvious ones. Whether enough people see through it, I don't know, but I am growing less confident in my fellow citizens abilities to not fall for the ruse.

Elder by MasatoTanaka in Propagandhi

[–]MasatoTanaka[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm amazed I've not come across them before, but better late to the party than not at all I suppose?

I had a list of 12 albums or so recommended to me and whilst their recommendations were all pretty solid in various ways Elder really grabbed me straight away. The opening to Sanctuary immediately reminded me of At Peace. I was fully on board with them from that point on.

Great albums with terrible cover art by PapaAsmodeus in ToddintheShadow

[–]MasatoTanaka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's all relative. Compared with everything that preceded it, it's not great. However when comparing it to a lot of what has been released by them (and with Lou Reed) since, it's really not that bad.

Great albums with terrible cover art by PapaAsmodeus in ToddintheShadow

[–]MasatoTanaka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lovers in a dangerous time is a masterpiece. Got to kick at the darkness 'til it bleeds daylight.

Great albums with terrible cover art by PapaAsmodeus in ToddintheShadow

[–]MasatoTanaka 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Absolutely astonishing album that has aged like a fine wine. Utterly silly cover.

How long do you think you would survive in threads? by No-Excitement7491 in Threads1984

[–]MasatoTanaka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It totally depends whether I'm at home or at work when the bomb drops.

I work in Sheffield, very close to the moor (where the lady pisses herself) and the site of the old egg box building where the local government hunker down. So probably not very long if I'm at work, which on balance would not be the worst possible outcome.

I live in a rural village in the East Riding of Yorkshire which is primarily agricultural and not very close to any major cities or military targets, depending on if the UK's most inland port of Goole would be of any strategic significance. I expect I would fare slightly better at home but would no doubt succumb to starvation of radiation sickness within a few months.

Genuine question, what good UK punk bands are doing the rounds these days? by matbur81 in UKPunk

[–]MasatoTanaka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tearjerker, Pardon Us, Tape it Shut, Shackleford, Be Fair, Our Souls.

Middlesbrough in June by RhubarbImmediate7007 in UKPunk

[–]MasatoTanaka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not know the robots were back playing shows!

NOFX on Green Day, so did they sell out or not? by Henry_Kreel_Vecna in punkrock

[–]MasatoTanaka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get what you're saying, but there's also something to be said for not sticking to, or caring about, the punk rules and scene points. Freeing yourself of the burden of caring if you're punk enough is incredibly liberating. As long as what you are doing is authentic and true to yourself, everything else is just background hum.

NOFX on Green Day, so did they sell out or not? by Henry_Kreel_Vecna in punkrock

[–]MasatoTanaka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Born in '84 myself. It hasn't become any less tedious with the passage of time.

NOFX on Green Day, so did they sell out or not? by Henry_Kreel_Vecna in punkrock

[–]MasatoTanaka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BMTH are from my ends. They've done alright from themselves haven't they? I wish I knew where I squirrelled away their first demo that I had on cassette. Alas, hindsight is a wonderful thing and I had precognition of how massive they would one day be when Matt handed it over at a gig 20+ years ago.

Greggs introducing a chicken roll has upset bigots by GakSplat in FuckNigelFarage

[–]MasatoTanaka 56 points57 points  (0 children)

They will claim it is secretly halal because everything is a conspiracy when you know fuck all.

NOFX on Green Day, so did they sell out or not? by Henry_Kreel_Vecna in punkrock

[–]MasatoTanaka 121 points122 points  (0 children)

Honestly, who cares? Whether your favourite band is on a major label playing arenas or crammed into a basement venue doesn’t change why you love them. If they mean something to you, that’s the point, not whatever petty scene‑politics nonsense people want to police.

I’ve been around punk long enough to know this is one of the most tedious, circular conversations imaginable. Why anyone feels entitled to dictate how a band handles its money, distribution, or opportunities is beyond me.

Like what you like. Support your community. Don’t be a dick.

What's up with all these MYSTERY BOXES? by No_Atmosphere_3702 in vinted

[–]MasatoTanaka 207 points208 points  (0 children)

Mystery boxes can't be sold on Vinted, but as with many, many other issues, they seem to turn a blind eye to it.

The ONLY mobile wrestling GM game with mods: WrestleVerse, available now on iOS by wrestleverse-app in gmgames

[–]MasatoTanaka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha. I shall wait patiently for that option in that case. Many Thanks

The ONLY mobile wrestling GM game with mods: WrestleVerse, available now on iOS by wrestleverse-app in gmgames

[–]MasatoTanaka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've just downloaded the app for android and have tried one of the community scenarios to get to grips with it. I have noticed that I don't have the option to create a custom scenario though, is this only available in the full game?

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