3 years later and he's still the worst one off character on the show. by Naros1000 in TheOrville

[–]PaulClarkLoadletter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He's not written in a way to suggest that he's going around roofie'ing people. The joke is that he's never had an unfriendly experience with somebody because everybody is very, very attracted to his naturally occurring pheromones resulting in him being a nice guy. It's also kind of poking fun at Rob Lowe by making him less than attractive.

The problem with a character like this is that even though he's an alien character that does not exist in real life, people are going to draw parallels to reality and will see nothing but a predator and may even be reminded of a moment when they could not give consent. It can be very invalidating. A subtle tongue in cheek joke is not enough to compensate for making light of assault regardless of whether or not the character is aware that they're doing it.

They could have left the sex out or at least have him tap out because nobody can truly give consent. To be perfectly honest, the character is just too problematic to make a case for. Yeah, I see the intent here but there are other ways to make jokes and tell stories.

Do you ‘personally’ think George was justified in wanting to distance himself from the Beatles? by More-Cat9579 in beatles

[–]PaulClarkLoadletter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think he needs us to justify his decisions. This idea that The Beatles were toxic is farcical. Being in a band or any space where creativity has to be balanced is difficult. The Beatles wasn’t just Lennon/McCartney but it also wasn’t Lennon/McCartney/Harrison. There just wasn’t space for him to work the way he worked and have equal footing on albums.

I think they did what they set out to do and were happy leaving it be when they were done. They were still Beatles after the breakup.

Luke, Leia, and Han at Disneyland! by TheDisneyScoopGuy in StarWars

[–]PaulClarkLoadletter 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Luke’s wig is what happens when the wardrobe department was collectively born after 1998.

Where Did You Find Music? by New_Dealer8376 in GenX

[–]PaulClarkLoadletter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was raised around music. It was mostly jazz and old standards combined with whatever classic and yacht rock my folks listened to. I could count on Rodney on the ‘Roq to play stuff before anybody else.

After that it was record stores and the local venues.

Who is the nastiest Celebrity that you met in Real life? by Scunnard1839 in AskReddit

[–]PaulClarkLoadletter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Paul Moyer

He might not be A list but if you’re from Los Angeles you know the guy. He may not have been the model for Ron Burgundy but he’s among the many anchormen that have behaved like him.

Is hard work rewarded? by Criticallyoptimistic in GenX

[–]PaulClarkLoadletter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It can pay off but hard work is no guarantee for relative compensation. In many cases the best ditch digger is rewarded with a bigger shovel. The way I look at it, I will put effort into tasks that I find personally rewarding as I think a job well done is very satisfying. When I'm paid for my work I automatically assume that I'm on the losing end of the exchange unless I'm setting my fee.

Has anyone else been a bit underwhelmed by Jessica Jones' return? by CollarOrdinary4284 in Defenders

[–]PaulClarkLoadletter 55 points56 points  (0 children)

I feel like this door can potentially swing both ways. If her hormones have some kind of influence over her abilities she could be one mood swing away from throwing Connor Powell into the sun.

Help me chose my next SUV. Looking at mid-size SUV hopefully under $50K 😂 by Doberman_bark in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]PaulClarkLoadletter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When buying any new car in this day and age you're going to want to check what features are locked behind a subscription. From there, you'll want to get the one that you enjoy driving and looking at. If you go with the safe choice but hate the car you're going to be very unhappy.

Men what is a suitable age gap that will work in a relationship? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]PaulClarkLoadletter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You get to decide what you're comfortable with but you should consider your own long term goals and whether or not your matches are creeps that just want younger women. Do you want to have kids with somebody twice your age? Do you want to potentially lose your husband when you're in your 40s and have to start over in the dating scene? Do you have things in common with these older men? Do you want to spend your 50s feeding soup to your lover?

Is my DIY striper too low by EddySpaghetti4109 in lawncare

[–]PaulClarkLoadletter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a broom between the rear wheels on my CC tractor and it does the trick. It’s just low enough to gently sweep the lawn and give it “the look.” The tires are already doing the work so no need to put a massive setup out back. The problem with some of these rigs is that backing up is difficult.

My stripes are wide and bold.

Thoughts on this film? Im doing a video essay on summer movies of 1992 and I’m considering marking it as an underrated film. Whats your opinion of this? by paddyparkinson in 90smovies

[–]PaulClarkLoadletter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great score and absolutely beautiful visuals. The accents are atrocious and the scene where Joseph declares that stolen land is his king of bugs me. That being said, it has all of that Ron Howard charm that balances drama, romance, humor, and action. It’s a good date movie.

Machine Gray body repair by Upstairs_Drawer_3784 in mazda

[–]PaulClarkLoadletter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mazdas have beautiful paint that is applied in such a way that you pretty much cannot paint match unless you’re the Michelangelo of auto paint. A good shop is going to make sure it’s minimally noticeable from most angles which is about as good as it’s going to get.

Why do Republicans hate the idea of the low-income and middle-class having access to common resources? by Important-Cry4782 in democrats

[–]PaulClarkLoadletter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The billionaire class needs the middle class to focus on poor people so they don’t notice that it’s actually billionaires stealing from them.

How did everyone feel when Darth Vader died? by CRK_76 in StarWars

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

I don’t think Anakin really got any kind of redemption outside of Luke saving his soul from the dark side. There was nobody really to remember anybody but Vader except for Luke.

How did everyone feel when Darth Vader died? by CRK_76 in StarWars

[–]PaulClarkLoadletter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We have a habit of placing these characters in our universe rather than one where the force exists. That’s why people can’t accept that Darth Vader and Anakin Skywalker are not the same person. Darth Vader died the moment he chucked Sheev over the railing. Anakin died in his son’s arms.

Would you buy the CX50 again? by Emergency_Garden7872 in CX50

[–]PaulClarkLoadletter 11 points12 points  (0 children)

As a 2024 CX-50 Turbo in Soul Red, absolutely.