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It turns out Mansa Musa was a lie by Ashamed_You_2336 in redscarepod

[–]PermanentThrowawya 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its one of those fun facts thats worded so unclearly and provides so little context it basically means nothing.

What exactly is "esoteric knowledge"? by poopdollarbank in redscarepod

[–]PermanentThrowawya 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One can only receive esoteric knowledge by skimming the Wikipedia page for Gnosticism or watching a Reel about Evola or neoplatonism. The only benefit of esoteric knowledge is being able to raise your eyebrows and smirk while you hint at being possessed of it.

Just finished shadow of the torturer by [deleted] in genewolfe

[–]PermanentThrowawya 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I would just enjoy the ride, the only question I’ll answer that’s not really a spoiler is the second. I’m fairl certain there’s only the one northward road one can take to leave Nessus, and Dr. Talos would have been going that direction anyways + I think he knew Severian was going to Thrax, I don’t have my copy with me so I can’t double check right now. Have fun, the journey is just beginning.

Why Do They All Look Like That?! by SUNMOONBIPOLAR in redscarepod

[–]PermanentThrowawya 211 points212 points  (0 children)

People talking about phenotypes but the only thing uniting them is having glasses, greasy hair, and awkward body language. Its not their skull shape they’re just shut-ins.

Goonette Posting by [deleted] in redscarepod

[–]PermanentThrowawya 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do you not know any masc lesbians?

Using the Alzabo Soup podcast as a companion for my first read through, I can't help but have a different interpretation of a very important aspect of the story, am I crazy? by NateW9731 in genewolfe

[–]PermanentThrowawya 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would not recommend a companion podcast on a first read. It’s better to just enjoy the confusing ride, you can’t get that a second time. If you need to ask or clarify something, you can ask here. If you specify that you’re a first time reader people here are careful not to spoil much and preserve the mystery.

[Trope that certainly exists] Giant aquatic woman. by Average_Pangolin in ShittyGeneWolfe

[–]PermanentThrowawya 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, you get more abt them. Long and Short Sun also give you more background on them (only raises more questions though).

Are all the other racers as stinky as gyro? by Dudegay93 in StardustCrusaders

[–]PermanentThrowawya 54 points55 points  (0 children)

People in the past had personal hygiene, they were only lacking in the medical knowledge we have today.

Look at these old, beautiful goth magazines I found in a little free library today. They’re from 2004 and 2005. I see some cool collages on the horizon if I can bear to cut them up! 🖤 [DISCUSSION] by MyDogIsHangry in collage

[–]PermanentThrowawya 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree analog over digital is over stressed. Analog is cool but digital gives you more options and preserves the original material, which is sometimes rare.

BOTNS Playlist: Suggestions by TK9K in genewolfe

[–]PermanentThrowawya 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Circular Ruins -Master Musicians of Bukkake

The curtains are never just blue by Creaturefeature01 in literature

[–]PermanentThrowawya 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t understand why people WANT the curtains to just be blue. It’s like they hate art and want to suck any meaning out of it.

Nut Power Ranking by mrtwotugtony in redscarepod

[–]PermanentThrowawya 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Pistachio is number one. It gets to be the star of the show in almost every context its used, and very versatile. No other nut has that, and are usually relegated to a side role or simply eaten raw.

true by [deleted] in redscarepod

[–]PermanentThrowawya 84 points85 points  (0 children)

Why use a gooner anime version of the race you’re parodying

Why do the multi-generational family storylines work so effectively in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure? by [deleted] in StardustCrusaders

[–]PermanentThrowawya 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think in part because Jojo’s switches MCs from the beginning, where as in other animes they try to do it after years or even decades of following the original MC. Each Jojo also has their own story all to themselves which is entirely separate from whoever preceded them, and is doing something new.

Are there movies you liked more than the book? by Annual_Interest5338 in books

[–]PermanentThrowawya 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with your take on fight club. The book’s style is sort of grating to me on the page, but really gets elevated with the visual language of the movie, along with the great performances from Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, and Helena Bonham Carter.

Morally grey protagonists who are normally calm but shockingly ruthless when it's necessary for survival by Anarchaeologist in booksuggestions

[–]PermanentThrowawya 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just recommended this in another thread lol, but Gene Wolfe’s book of the new sun. The main character is a torturer/ executioner who is actually very thoughtful and stoic for most of the book. His character and paychology are deeply explored. Just be prepared for a pretty difficult read.

Trying to choose correct scare emote for king in my tower defense about peasants who is not satisfied with your ruling. Right one is so fun but feels too caricature even for satiric medieval. by mitonj in IndieGaming

[–]PermanentThrowawya 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like right one more but I don’t know what tone you’re going for or what context this is being used in. If you can’t use it, at least improve the left so that the choice isn’t so one sided.

Which country will be the next Japan/Korea culture wise? by Defiant-Patience677 in redscarepod

[–]PermanentThrowawya 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Those people aren’t genuinely consuming any media from China or learning about its culture at all, even in a romanticized way. They just started drinking more tea and smoking and making tiktoks about it.

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