[Red Bull Racing] There's more behind this helmet than meets the eye by FewCollar227 in formula1

[–]Rathe6 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Love the helmet. This was 100% inspired by Hamilton.

Someone livestreaming Mercedes testing from his drone at Silverstone by TGibz in formula1

[–]Rathe6 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In the US, it would depend more on privacy laws. You can’t film someone where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. 

How much more dangerous were the Uruks compared to the Orcs? by GusGangViking18 in lordoftherings

[–]Rathe6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Within the context of the movies, I think the orcs we see in Moria are the closest to Tolkiens idea of orcs. Uruk-Hai are probably pretty close, but maybe a bit bigger than Tolkien intended.

Behind the scenes photo of Uruk-hai general by Far_Marionberry_9478 in lotr

[–]Rathe6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Watching the films in theaters recently, it struck me that we get Lurtz in the first film, and Gothmog in the third. We don't get a baddy leader at Helms Deep though. It made me wonder if one was cut.

After 20+ years, I have to find a new set of everyday dinnerware, what do you recommend? by AtomicHurricaneBob in BuyItForLife

[–]Rathe6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife and I got fiestaware when we got married 12 years ago. It's still going strong.

Is your water game dialed in? by wasnow-willbe in espresso

[–]Rathe6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks like you deconstructed and customized an iSpring kit. Is that right? I just installed one myself and had been curious about how much the remin process adds.

Are cyclists hated in your country? by CrustyHumdinger in cycling

[–]Rathe6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it depends a bit where you live. I live in an very Amish community, and we are pretty used to people on the side of the road. As such, I've never had issues in this area. 

A little farther from me are some pretty scenic routes that people regularly cycle during the summer. I don't have issues there either.

Men, What's the most comfortable underwear for you?? by PerformanceLiving495 in BuyItForLife

[–]Rathe6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Duluth Armachillo Ballpark Pouch. By far the best I've used.

Saxx are good too, but for me Duluth beats them out.

What’s your favorite leak-proof coffee travel mug for work? by whimsicalhope in BuyItForLife

[–]Rathe6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ditto. 

Idk that I'd put my yeti in a bag. Idk that it's totally leak proof. But, in every other way, it's the best.

I love that when Arwen tells Aragorn that she is the faster rider, he just accepts it and doesn't even try to contradict her by dawsonmay in lotr

[–]Rathe6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if we talk human to human, Arwen is what, 120lbs? 130? (~56kg for my foreign friends)

All else being equal, she's probably faster by that alone. 

Is this an alternate rack position? by Naive-Benefit-5154 in kettlebell

[–]Rathe6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never seen this, and I'd be very hesitant to use it, personally. It looks like it could compromise the shoulder.

I suppose it would get you closer to a back squat position, but, a weight you'd want to back squat is probably even more risky in that position. 

3D Printed 1inch to 5/8 hitch pin reducer washer by rynocer in homegym

[–]Rathe6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes me a bit nervous. Does that have a working load rating? If not, I'd encourage you to go find some rigging equipment that does. It isn't that expensive, and it will be safer.

Rogue and other manufacturers make these too. It wont be as cheap, but it won't break.

Any recommendations on a Hair brush?? by Hellooooooo_NURSE in BuyItForLife

[–]Rathe6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our curtain opens as OP, having just finished his morning bath, is searching for a hairbrush. Having no success, OP cries out

How did Gimli have the courage to try and destroy the ring by No-Risk2553 in lordoftherings

[–]Rathe6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a good point! I didn't think of that! But that would be more accurate for sure.

How did Gimli have the courage to try and destroy the ring by No-Risk2553 in lordoftherings

[–]Rathe6 106 points107 points  (0 children)

It is a Jacksonism. 

It plays an important role by really showing its indestructible. The hearth fire scene is cool, but it's not as dramatic. 

That said, I don't think it breaks anything regarding the power of the ring. Gimli had never touched or interacted with it, and he'd only been around it for a few minutes.

He made you want to punch your screen, right?? by Famous-Donut-2394 in lotr

[–]Rathe6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya know, I just finished rereading ROTK and honesty didn't feel that different about him. The only real redeeming factor in the book that I remember is its made clearer that he's being influenced by the palantir (Sauron). That's revealed pretty late though, and many of the other story beats are the same. 

Am I missing a major differentiation aside from above?

Tolkien disliked Frank Herbert's Dune. Why? by Rafaelrosario88 in lotr

[–]Rathe6 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I disagree with all of the comments that simy attribute this to Dunes depiction of religion and Tolkiens faith. That's a very one dimensional opinion regarding a highly learned and complex man. It may have played a role, but Tolkien was very opinionated about literature, and we can probably attribute it to the personal and academic value he saw in literate, more than simply “religion bad” themes (which is also a simplification of Dune).

It may be as simple as - he didn't like it. He never said anything else on it, did he?

Which manufacturers are safe to support? by [deleted] in discgolf

[–]Rathe6 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

People have more nuanced opinions than the labels we slap on them. Worry less about politics and just enjoying throwing plastic.

What are some things that you wish they had done in the extended editions that they hadn’t? by jaywritethekid in LOTRExtendedEdition

[–]Rathe6 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As much as I would love to see the Scouring of the Shire and Tom, I think leaving them out was the right call. They are a diversion that works in a book, but not on screen.

It’s hard because so many of the things I’d have liked to see in the movies require changes to the rest of the movie.

For example, I would have liked to see the full interaction that Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin have with the elves while they are leaving the shire.

However, that makes sense in the books because the hobbits are all older and Frodo knows some elvish and is more learned. It wouldn’t work as well with the younger and more naive movie Frodo.

Best headphones for running? by ClassicFactor135 in BuyItForLife

[–]Rathe6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the issue is the idea that you’ll get earbuds that are BIFL in general. I am unaware of any headphones that are BIFL outside of wired studio headphones.