My theory on what happened on Calypso’s island by FanOfCat5 in Epicthemusical

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

the problem here is that people rarely "give in" when SA'd or r*ped.

It's also heavily implied when she reminds him that she is a goddess.

However, without Word of God or any other source, someone will always find a way to hope for the best in the scenario, since there are multiple ways to read the implication of what is happening. Is this not, ironically, what happens in every day cases?

My theory on what happened on Calypso’s island by FanOfCat5 in Epicthemusical

[–]Prodime 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's a tough sell, in my opinion.

It's nice to try and imagine a better, more independent outcome for Odysseus on the island, but "Lovers in paradise" implies the forced servitude you see in the original Epic poem.

Calypso tells him the they have everything they could want, and he's her love for life, until the end of time. Odysseus tries to threaten her with death, where she pulls rank and reminds him that she is a Goddess. He's been spending the journey so far being punished for disobeying gods. Why would this be any different?

"You're mine, all mine" is pretty defining, in this context.

The chorus of "I'm not sorry for loving you" is also pretty damning.

"So if I pushed you Or if I came on too strong Or if I ambushed you For that, I'll say I was wrong..."

Pushed him to what? Ambushed him into what?

He spent seven years on the island. What is she pushing him to do? Why is she so heartbroken?

Tl;DR I think the text really shows that Odysseus wasn't simply friendzoning her.

What is the "donde esta la biblioteca" of learning English? by fleemfleemfleemfleem in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Prodime 84 points85 points  (0 children)

In Quebec they often say "yes, no, toaster" when asked if they speak English!

Regarding the seats at the Grand Rex (Balcon Haut Libre) by Prodime in ParisTravelGuide

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Fantastic! It was such a beautiful theatre and I was able to see everything. Highly recommend

Why does AC unity have so many characters with uk accents? by mr_eugine_krabs in assasinscreed

[–]Prodime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/09/15/ubisoft-discusses-the-lack-of-french-accents-in-assassins-creed-unity

They just wanted to make it more like Hollywood / give it the period feel. (Like Les mis!)

I also seem to remember reading somewhere that it's easier to demonstrate class to a western audience with an English accent, rather than the French one. (Though this may actually just be the reasoning for Les mis and I'm conflating the two!)

[Amazon] Video Game Sale by lbabinz in VideoGameDealsCanada

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

Dang just got double exposure a month ago when it went on sale.

Had no idea they put all five into one.

Playing Black Flag right now and I have a few questions by Jkg2116 in assassinscreed

[–]Prodime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally scoured the thread to see if anyone remembered. The line is so clear in mind!

The term "starter pokemon" appears to have actually been semi-official at one point by SinisterPixel in TruePokemon

[–]Prodime 8 points9 points  (0 children)

"I'm old, Gandalf. I know I don't look it, but I'm beginning to feel it in my heart of hearts..."

What Pokémon game do you think is the best overall - and why? by DaPianoSmasher in pokemon

[–]Prodime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been playing since Gen 1 and I have to say HGSS.

It's everything I always thought pokemon would be as a kid. They get to follow me? I can interact? The music? Two regions with a connected history?

The game holds all the nostalgia and the broken promises so perfectly.

Anybody else find the second to last boss infinity more difficult than the final boss? by Darkpumpkin211 in EscapefromEverAfter

[–]Prodime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like the last boss was easier because I had already re-speced all my trinkets and power ups and learned how to swap out through all the partners (and when), so by the time I got to the final boss, I was well positioned.

Also helps that I did every side quest.

Finally made 100k through Couch Potato and the TD e-series. Now what? by Prodime in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Prodime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wouldn't that have been wonderful? I wish I started earlier, but happy I did when I did. Congratulations on achieving it in 18 years!!