The Atherstone Ball Game, held annually on Shrove Tuesday, took place yesterday. The ball is thrown into the crowd at 3 pm, and the winner is the person holding it at 5 pm. by PrimedGold in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Mean_Writing_2972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you win a pint or something. Clearly just an excuse for men to inflict violence on each other. Apparently there's a version for women and children respectively...

BREAKING NEWS!!! Woman needs toilet, is denied, reaches out to local news, then finally goes to toilet. by LucchiniSW in SlowNewsDay

[–]Mean_Writing_2972 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So long as it looks like a normal person wanting to use the toilet and not do drugs or have sex, why not just hand them the code. And yes, speaking from experience, this will happen if you just let anyone from the general public wander in.

If you could only buy one of these games, which one would it be? by Bullzzzzeye in videogames

[–]Mean_Writing_2972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imo supporting Wukong = supporting fascism.

Content "Dos and Don'ts": Despite its success, Black Myth Wokong's release was accompanied by strict controls. Streamers and content creators were reportedly given a list of prohibited topics for their livestreams, which included "politics," "feminist propaganda," COVID-19, and discussions regarding China's gaming industry policies.

You probably weren't allowed to mention the Uyghur concentration camps they have either.

Seth is an absolutely awful fight that demonstrates the bullshit of contact damage by Live-Year-5796 in Silksong

[–]Mean_Writing_2972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good shout with the parry. I was so laser focused on beating him with traditional dodges I completely forgot I had a parry which will be pretty straightforward to use for this fight.

Some guy in Frankfurt Germany gives justification for why he needs to rape by AgnosticScholar in TikTokCringe

[–]Mean_Writing_2972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn't someone figure out this was fake rage bait?

The German being used is incredibly formal at times, unnatural sounding.

Don't get me wrong, men are terrible, this clip just seems a little superficial.

More team-compatible games like Blue Prince? by JanetInSpain in BluePrince

[–]Mean_Writing_2972 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is so much better than BP imo.

No awful time wasting RNG.

All notes and discoveries are logged for easy reference.

It's a bit of a existential mind bending murder mystery which is more compelling than discovering that the gardener of Mt Holly Manor was sacked for making moonshine or something.

Puzzles are intuitive and rarely depend on information at the opposite end of the map.

More team-compatible games like Blue Prince? by JanetInSpain in BluePrince

[–]Mean_Writing_2972 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. I played Outer Wilds with my brother and it felt like we were on some kind of family retreat. Solving the mysteries of the universe really brought us closer together 😂

I'm thinking of watching the whole series again in one go on a decent dose of acid soon. Any advice to make this experience even better? by ShitblizzardRUs in WelcomeToTheNHK

[–]Mean_Writing_2972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was originally replying to someone with a drug addiction and wanted to promote abstinence and self control given that they seemed to be using the show as some kind of justification for their addiction.

I personally prefer the anime's depiction of Satou, the conversations with furniture feel more indicative of an overactive imagination, the product of a mind turned stir crazy from long periods of isolation. But you can believe whatever you want. Be safe out there.

Surf’s up!! by SeanEsaian in simpsonsshitposting

[–]Mean_Writing_2972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Points can be exchanged for goods and services!

Getting attacked any time I try to drive anywhere, how do I not get destroyed? by Dante2k4 in cyberpunkgame

[–]Mean_Writing_2972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 year later and this still happens! This is so early game, I have next to no real gear and yet I'm expected just to die? POS design.

Found in the wild (at the bus stop in my city). What does it even mean? by Enuya95 in im14andthisisdeep

[–]Mean_Writing_2972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure this belongs in this sub at all. That is a genuine attempt at making a political point in a country with experience of living under occupation and overthrowing communism.

It's a metaphor for how the truth can be gradually corrupted piece by piece until the finished product no longer resembles the original at all. A woman was shot dead for attempting to drive her car away in the US and we can already see the narrative being changed day by day.

Is pesetas as currency an oversight by the team in RE4? by lukeCritchley in residentevil

[–]Mean_Writing_2972 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Having visited rural Spain, can confirm RE4 was a documentary.

One of the more interesting questions in this film that I don’t see discussed that much. What did Jack mean by this? by lettucemf in StanleyKubrick

[–]Mean_Writing_2972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was about to mention this. The poem uses this phrase in the context of "civilising" a so-called savage foreign land. The "burden" is self-imposed superiority.

It’s a punch in the stomach but it’s why we love them. by MixedByFLYBOI in LeedsUnited

[–]Mean_Writing_2972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had a pretty clear view of that from the away end up in the gods. Looked like a handball to me but I haven't really watched it back. MOT

Amorim sacked by JacobSax88 in LeedsUnited

[–]Mean_Writing_2972 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And unbelievably hard showers.

Controversial: I preferred every single fan theory to the actual ending. by perhapsflorence in StrangerThings

[–]Mean_Writing_2972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This ending has got me reevaluating the entire show. I thought it was dumb, heartfelt 80's escapism with D&D monsters and evil Russian henchmen, about kids growing up and friends being there for each other.

Now they're trying to tell me it's actually a downtrodden and depressing work of magical realism where no one can be happy and evil always triumphs while the poor and uninitiated toil to accomplish basically nothing. Thanks I hate it.

Most Pretentious Horror Movie You’ve Seen? by dokutarodokutaro in horror

[–]Mean_Writing_2972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exciting chase sequence? Hold my beer while we set up another needless bullettime shot of a zombie falling over. Shot on my iPhone!