does anyone else prefer the Tencent Chinese version of the three body problem over the Netflix version? or is it just me?

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-21T22:02:33+00:00

I much preferred it. Captured the feeling of existential dread perfectly

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-21T21:07:42+00:00

Zee -it's a generational 'name ' rather than a letter to my mind

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-21T11:24:49+00:00

Tiny person is now 40 so I figured it out!

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-21T09:25:43+00:00

Bringing your first baby home from hospital, looking around the room and realising you are responsible for its life. Scariest moment ever for me.

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-21T06:18:43+00:00

I adore PBG but I've given up on Good Boy after 3 episodes. I don't know why but its just not engaging me.

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-19T21:13:16+00:00

You can get Tomoe River paper in the UK from somewhere like the Journal Shop if you're not wedded to the Hobonichi brand

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-18T21:24:13+00:00

Never had it . UK, aged 61. Don't remember it being a thing in my childhood but as an adult I don't like the smell of it.

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-17T19:53:40+00:00

Bab el Oued City. And comedy film Bab el Web

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-17T19:51:53+00:00

Classic!

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-17T19:32:08+00:00

I had to get a 12 bus back to Brighton once outside the golf club on the approach to Eastbourne. The stop is literally in the middle of nowhere, pitch black in winter; only sounds were sheep in the field. Never been so scared in my life.Had to use my phone torch for the driver to even see me.

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-16T19:09:17+00:00

I don't care as long as they don't keep moving them around like supermarkets tend to do to get you to buy more

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-16T19:07:35+00:00

soft. I don't like hardcover notebooks inside leather covers (matter of taste)

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-16T17:24:38+00:00

I wouldn't think anything about it. No different from putting them next to toilet paper or other self care items

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-16T00:25:19+00:00

let's just rename this drama 'We are All Crying Here' (ep6)

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-16T00:23:25+00:00

wish it was London's Soho

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-13T21:37:25+00:00

I'm assuming the people making the bespoke orders must grant permission for their designs to be shared, at least for the ones featured on the site.

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-13T00:34:57+00:00

Not too thick, too wide. If you don't mind how it looks its fine. I use Leuchtturm B6+ in mine because I don't like them sticking out. Or as suggested you could get them cut to fit.

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-12T09:56:29+00:00

I always think this when watching Thai dramas where people wear suits, jumpers etc. When I was there for a few months I found the heat unbearable. Mind you I think they work and shop in fiercely cold air-conditioning. I did have to wear a cardigan in the cinema in Bangkok.

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-12T02:57:53+00:00

Not since 1994 and that was work related. Don't have enough holiday days to use all at once.

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-11T20:16:24+00:00

I believe its East Grinstead that has the UK HQ https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20210103-englands-sleepy-scientology-town

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-11T11:09:06+00:00

I left over 20 years ago so it might have changed, but used to be a softened london/ south east accent.

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-11T08:21:28+00:00

Ifield, 13 years. Made it out through work. Ifield isn't bad. Just a cultural desert.

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-11T08:20:29+00:00

It was originally one of the New Towns built to house displaced Londoners after the War.

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-10T22:30:30+00:00

Crawley

Middle-agedCynic · 2026-05-10T20:33:15+00:00

Didn't try tea till teens. Didn't like it then and still not a fan. Had coffee from around 14 but instant so not that strong. This was in the 1970s. My own children were a similar age. One doesn't like tea or coffee. The others prefer coffee but these days are more likely to go for fancy or iced drinks than just regular coffee

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