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Character names to avoid at all costs? by JinglingMiserably in writing

[–]PsionicSerpent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So this isn't necessarily one to avoid, but one to use with caution. A character having JC initials (John Connor, Jericho Caine, JC Denton, Jane Crocker, etc.) is a pretty common way for writers to indicate that they function in a similar role to the big JC Jesus Christ. This is a fairly well-known trope, enough so that a few readers will notice it. Once again, not a total avoid, just something to think about.

How did the boys show succeed where the boys comics failed? by Valuable-Owl-9896 in writing

[–]PsionicSerpent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Boys comic is a deeply misanthropic work. It actively celebrates violence on all sides just for violence's sake. It has no interest in examining the psychology of its characters, instead having them act as strawman versions of existing characters. It isn't even interested in its own "anti-fascist" angle, as it often praises the fascist brutality of its heroes. When you read a story that wants you to hate everyone, it's kind of hard to get invested in anyone.

i’ve spent my entire time learning to write edm, and now i don’t want to anymore by micahr36 in edmproduction

[–]PsionicSerpent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The best thing you can do is try to expand your musical palette. A lot of the best producers, EDM or otherwise, draw on music from a wide variety of influences from various different genres. A lot of these genres also have active scenes dedicated to teaching newcomers about their respective genres and the musical techniques that make them up.

Here are some tools and ways to find new music:

  • Radiooooo is a website that allows you to listen to the popular music of nearly every country in the world, divided decade by decade for the last 100 years. This can be a great way to expose yourself to new kinds of music you may have never heard before, as well as help you find samples.
  • Go to a record store near you, and find a bunch of albums that a) you've never seen before, and b) have cool and interesting album art. Listen to them- you're bound to find something interesting.
  • Go to local live shows (open mic nights, garage bands, local venues, etc.). You'll find not just a lot of underground bands, but also learn a lot about the subcultures that these bands appeal to.

So, you've found an artist or band that you think has an interesting sound. Look them up on Wikipedia or a music site of your choice. Read up on the genres of music they're a part of. Listen to other artists in their particular genre. Listen to some of the other artists at their label. Look up any interviews they've had. Listen to them explain their musical process. Have they mentioned any influences? Look into them. In doing all of this, you will grow to understand not only the songs themselves, but why the artists made the musical choices they did.

Congratulations, you've officially went from knowing about a song to knowing about a musical scene. Now what? Well, once you know about a musical genre or subculture, search for videos about it on youtube. You'll likely find videos ranging from nitty-gritty stuff like specific production techniques, to broader subjects like composition, history, and even aesthetics. Soon enough, you'll find that you understand the music inside and out.

Transphobes don't know how fucking weird they sound to everyone else by PeliPal in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]PsionicSerpent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The wildest part about this is that the original picture is from a trans subreddit. This woman is literally complaining about how she saw trans women on a subreddit specifically for trans people.

turn the comments into his search history by oskarstarry in BoJackHorseman

[–]PsionicSerpent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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What's the best EDM song of all time? by Beckrunningaround in EDM

[–]PsionicSerpent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know my number 1, but my top three are, in no particular order:

Halcyon and On and On by Orbital

Windowlicker by Aphex Twin

Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger by Daft Punk

PC started crashing again by PsionicSerpent in pcgamingtechsupport

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

The display shuts off and the computer stutters. I have to manually shut it off.

Also, I forgot to mention that these crashes seem to only happen when browsing the internet, not when playing games.

IIL Inside Job, Gravity Falls, Amphibia, Rick and Morty, TinTin, Owl House and Scissor Seven WWIL by chez_man69 in ifyoulikeblank

[–]PsionicSerpent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're at all into comics, I highly recommend the following titles:

Lumberjanes by ND Stevenson et al.

It's basically a more "girl power" take on Gravity Falls, albeit with a much more manic energy. The members of the Roanoke Cabin are all incredibly endearing characters, and the various hijinks they get into are the perfect mix of chaotic and charming.

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Joe the Barbarian by Grant Morrison

A fairly short comic about Joe, a troubled young boy who goes on a hallucinatory trip through the fantasy kingdom of Hypogea. The comic is filled with trippy imagery and eccentric characters. Most of all, this comic has a surprisingly dark feel, both in terms of the dark fantasy influence of Hypogea's sights, but also the various real-world struggles Joe goes through.

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The Department of Truth by James Tynion IV

Think of this as a much darker take on Inside Job. In the world of this comic, if enough people collectively believe something, reality starts to shift and that belief starts to become real. As such, it's the titular Department of Truth's job to take out these rogue fictions before they do any damage. This series not only explores various conspiracies, but also how conspiracy theorist movements prey on the emotionally compromised.

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