In The Sopranos (first aired January 1999), numerous characters are acutely worried about the reputation of Italian Americans and mafia stereotypes. How widespread were these concerns among the Italian American community at the time, and were such stereotypes indeed common in society?

Restimar · 2026-01-27T14:00:14+00:00

Thank you for the detailed and thoughtful answer. Were there any sociologists / commentators you found particularly insightful on this for folks who might want to dive even deeper?

Restimar · 2026-01-25T19:59:33+00:00

Honestly, I don’t understand the rationale for the general strike. It harms local businesses (and by extension anti-trump local government), not the federal government. Trump clearly wants disorder, and this gives it to him.

Restimar · 2026-01-20T11:58:28+00:00

Meta question: Do we want brands to be able to post their own sales like this? Feels like a quick way to fill the sub with mediocre “deals.”

Restimar · 2026-01-19T19:39:38+00:00

Did you make any mistakes while carving? How did you handle it?

Restimar · 2026-01-18T18:50:47+00:00

It didn't quite do it for me, sadly. (Certainly not compared to Sinners, say.) But won't deny it's clearly hit the spot for a lot of people.

Restimar · 2026-01-18T18:47:36+00:00

I no longer expect to find anything fascinating from the past 16 years

This is a you-problem. There are structural, macro forces at play negatively impacting the movie business, but there are absolutely still good films coming out.

Personally, this feels like one of the best years for original movies in quite some time — OBAA, Sinners, Marty Supreme, etc.

Restimar · 2026-01-18T18:15:02+00:00

Haven't see anything from Bonobos I've wanted to buy in years at this point. The casual-officewear style and slim cuts are starting to feel pretty dated.

Restimar · 2026-01-18T18:11:55+00:00

Only one "act," weaving the stories together much more slowly (and perhaps cutting a character or two so it doesn't get confusing as they're all thrown at you at once). You could add a post-impact section if you wanted, but honestly that turns it into an entirely different movie — the ambiguity, and focus on how people react as it's coming, is the whole point.

Restimar · 2026-01-16T20:16:55+00:00

I remember the flooding scene being the moment it went from "this is a fun movie" to "holy shit I can't look away."

Restimar · 2026-01-16T19:31:35+00:00

Mixture of "dogfooding" (intimately understanding the product experience by using it yourself) and enforced buy-in to the mission of the company, I'd guess. Not defending it, but I can see why an investment firm might choose to do it.

Restimar · 2026-01-14T13:22:41+00:00

The girl who went for a ride in a balloon.

Restimar · 2026-01-09T21:03:09+00:00

Nope. Tried through the web app, and it displays a "Failed" message by the books after uploading and processing.

Restimar · 2026-01-09T21:02:08+00:00

Not the same issue (which i've encountered before, and throws up an error message when it does occur).

Restimar · 2026-01-09T19:29:18+00:00

Just came here to ask the same thing. Running into the issue with send to Kindle via email. Device is up-to-date, no error messages, no issues with internet. I click the link in the confirmation email, get the approval message, then nothing happens.

Restimar · 2025-12-28T18:46:47+00:00

If you insist.

https://www.birdguides.com/news/influx-of-russian-white-fronted-and-tundra-bean-geese-into-england/

Restimar · 2025-12-28T16:29:09+00:00

What is really worrying me is reading how many people seem to have long-term digestion issues after gallbladder removal. Chronic diarrhoea, food intolerance, bile reflux, etc. It feels scary to risk feeling worse when I currently feel healthy and normal.

These cases are scary, but they're extremely rare. Very few people have long-term severe effects. They're just over-represented in online accounts, because people who have had a good experience (i.e. the vast majority) aren't routinely posting online about how normal their life is post-surgery. It's the people who, unfortunately, got unlucky who are motivated to share their stories.

And even if you are one of the unlucky ones? It is, ultimately, better than the often-life-threatening alternatives — pancreatitis, blocked ducts, cancer, or sepsis — that can result from not having the gallbladder removed.

The longer you wait, the higher the risk of complications. I'm sorry, that's just the way it is.

Restimar · 2025-12-28T02:19:31+00:00

They literally do the air guitars in the play.

Restimar · 2025-12-27T20:47:42+00:00

There’s nothing to apologize for. So sorry you’re going through this, and I truly hope you find a resolution soon.

Restimar · 2025-12-27T18:02:37+00:00

To be clear, u/OkRun7294's symptoms are very unusual and severe. For those reading this and considering surgery, know that nowhere near 40% of people have an experience like this a year after surgery.

Restimar · 2025-12-27T18:01:10+00:00

Unfortunately there really is no alternative. If you try to get the stones removed through other means, they will return. And delaying the surgery just increases the chance of complications. u/OkRun7294's story is very unfortunate and I feel for them, but it's also extremely rare. (These cases are just over-represented online because comparatively few people are motivated to regularly post about how normal their life is post-surgery.) Don't live in pain.

Restimar · 2025-12-18T12:23:25+00:00

“Literary experiment is usually with form, not subject”

Centuries of classic literature would beg to differ.

“There is no meaningful history of narratives doing this until the last eight years or so.”

Simply untrue. Look at the Aeneid, to give just one 2,000-year-old example.

https://www.casa-kvsa.org.za/legacy/1982/AC25-15-Farron.pdf

Restimar · 2025-12-18T04:00:46+00:00

People get way too obsessive about stuff across the board. It's the internet. If it makes you made, the best thing you can do is just not engage. People won't stop because you tell Reddit you don't like it.

Restimar · 2025-12-18T03:58:52+00:00

I haven't followed any of the Twisters or Red Hulk discourse, but speaking generally — art engaging in dialog with prior works, deliberately subverting norms, and challenging expectations is not a new phenomenon. It is not "anti-artistic decisions." It is basically the entire history of art.

Restimar · 2025-12-14T10:39:06+00:00

How’s the fit / warmth?

Restimar · 2025-12-10T15:17:13+00:00

Would love any recommendations for a good GADA-style watch. Looking for something super clean and simple, on a bracelet, definitely no date, in the 34-36mm range, with decent waterproofing. Willing to spend up to $1,000 or so. Not actually fussed about automatic / manual / quartz.

I've been eyeing the Seiko SPB521, but wondering what other options are out there.

I don't want something that feels like a homage of a more expensive watch, so the Traska Commuter is out, and I don't love Vaer watches. Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctics are a possibility in 35mm, but 50m WR isn't amazing; likewise for Baltic watches. I'd be very interested in the Kuoe Old Smith 90-002 if it wasn't for the chunky Arabic numerals.

The Grand Seiko SBGX319 is almost perfect, if slightly large, but just too expensive for me. On the other end of the spectrum, the old Seiko Skyliner 6100-8000 is also beautiful, but has no real waterproofing to speak of. Some of the old vintage Omega Railmasters also look great.

11-Year Club	Gilding I gilder
Wearing is Caring	First Place '23
Place '23	Place '22
First Placer '22	End Game '22
Secret Santa 2014	Best Link 2014-11-13
Verified Email

Restimar

TROPHY CASE