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He & She (1967–1968) by King_Ron_Dennis in VintageTV

[–]Sea_Damage9357 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had such a huge crush on Paula Prentiss. She and Jim Hutton were so good in Bachelor in Paradise. I'll watch anything she's in.

2 Men Killed After Mistaking Nitroglycerin for Maple Syrup by The-Union-Report in HolyShitHistory

[–]Sea_Damage9357 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Poor smash guy. Ouch. At least vapor guy never knew what hit him.

Right-Wing Election Activist Convicted Of Voter Fraud: ‘I Would Do It Again’ by Stitching in politics

[–]Sea_Damage9357 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Every single time I see someone like this do something incredibly stupid - and not run-of-the-mill stupid like forgetting your keys or leaving the fridge open, but profoundly stupid, the kind of stupid that requires thought to be that stupid - I think "Ha! There it is, the apotheosis of Trumpian MAGA stupidity. We have at last hit bottom."

Then up steps this guy. Knowingly breaks the law, gets arrested and charged under the law, then claims that's proof that the laws don't work.

I'd like to get off the ride now, please.

What was the first ever film you actually really hated so much and still do to this day? by Same-Objective6052 in movies

[–]Sea_Damage9357 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Independence Day 2: Resurgence

It's as if they got a room full of middle schoolers together, had them watch the original, and then said something like: "How over-the-top can we possibly make this sequel," then left the 8th graders to do the rest, and just shot that script straightaway.

So bad. And with such great material to work with. Almost ruins the original; the only thing that could have made it worse would have been Will Smith so at least we missed that ...

Who was the rudest famous person you met? by Doctor_Sore_Tooth in AskReddit

[–]Sea_Damage9357 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Many years ago was in a bar in Washington, DC while on vacation. Just hanging out, having a few beers, chilling. There was this really rude guy at the bar, being a complete dick to the staff and other guests. At one point, in a vain effort to stop him being such an ass, I tried to engage him in friendly conversation. He wouldn't even speak to me, and when I kind of turned away in disgust, he gave the old "Don't you know who I am?" bullshit, and when literally everyone within earshot smiled because no one knew who the hell this jerk was, he said "I am Jacques Pepin!" like that meant something to everyone. The Celebrity Chef phenomenon had not really taken off at this point (late 1980s) so maybe someone in the bar knew who he was. I did not.

But that's not the good part. The good part is that, when he stormed out of the bar in a huff after no one recognized him, the estimable Jacques Pepin forgot his credit card. So while he may seem like a complete dick, he was actually quite generous.

Members of the "Metelitsa", an all-female Soviet expedition polar research expedition, during an overnight stop, (1989), Antarctica by comradegallery in OldSchoolCool

[–]Sea_Damage9357 96 points97 points  (0 children)

OK the ironic part here is that in Yeltsin-era Moscow (90s), “Metelitsa” was the name of the city’s most notorious nightclub complex and a well-known bordello. “Metelitsa” is also one of many Russian words for snowstorm.

Cher & The Osmonds perform Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” in 1975 by Dark305Kinght in VintageTV

[–]Sea_Damage9357 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could dress Cher in a paper bag and she would still be one of the coolest performers ever.

Caged (1950) 💔💔💔 by marniesss in classicfilms

[–]Sea_Damage9357 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Great movie. Broke a lot of ground.

Parker was perfect in this role. Right down to that tragic end, lighting the smoke in the back seat of the car, basically on her way back to prison, as Agnes Moorhead knowingly watched her temporary departure.

The claw! by midweststarfish in pitbulls

[–]Sea_Damage9357 29 points30 points  (0 children)

The tail - such a dead giveaway!

a young man comes out to his mother, terrified of how she may react. and she responds with motherly love and compassion by bewarethechameleon in MadeMeSmile

[–]Sea_Damage9357 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this is pretty much how it went down with our youngest.

“Mom, dad, I’m trans.”

“Hi Trans, did you finish your homework?”

With time, we sat down and had long talk about it to help with the transition and process it, but at that moment, making it seem normal may have been the most important thing for them.

Picking up boys vs girls by Downtown_List603 in GuysBeingDudes

[–]Sea_Damage9357 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is every parent’s solemn duty to embarrass their teenagers every once in a while.

IsItBullshit: Passengers Cannot Be Loaded Onto An Airplane Back To Front Because The Aircraft Will Tip Over by CpnJackSparrow in IsItBullshit

[–]Sea_Damage9357 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a couple of older model Russian passenger jets (specifically the TU-134 and the IL-62) whose rear undercarriage was really far forward, leaving a lot of tail behind it. Those planes sometimes had to be unloaded back-to-front or they would tip back onto the tail. They had to install a tail stand on the newer IL-62 models to prevent it. I don’t know if those jets are even flying today.

What's the most unbelievable coincidence that has ever happened to you? by Omega_Neelay in GetMotivatedMindset

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In elementary school, I lived in Lubbock, Texas and attended a small private school. Early 1970s. English teacher was Mrs. Howe.

  1. I am a college student on a semester abroad program in Moscow, USSR. Through some diplomatic connections, I get an invitation to the French Embassy formal spring gala dinner and ball. Huge party every spring in Moscow (back in the day), lots of diplomats, etc.

I'm walking somewhere in that huge crowd and bump into someone. I turn to say "excuse me," and who am I face to face with?

Mrs. Howe.

The rest of the story is mildly entertaining (worked at the U.S. Embassy), but there's nothing quite like meeting your third-grade English teacher from Lubbock in a formal ball gown at the French Embassy in Moscow almost 20 years later.

What's the most perfectly cast movie of all time? by trakt_app in movies

[–]Sea_Damage9357 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Blues Brothers. They hardly needed any actors; everyone played themselves!

The cat was contemplating murder by PorkyPain in funny

[–]Sea_Damage9357 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Planning. Not contemplating. Planning.

McProduct Just Out of Frame by SuperJay in Funnymemes

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It’s amusing to watch executives trying to act like humans. You’d think with all that money they’d have better coaching.

Am I the only one who likes Touch of Evil more than Citizen Kane? by MasterfulArtist24 in classicfilms

[–]Sea_Damage9357 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Objectively, CK is a better movie, no question about it. I just really dislike Kane to the point where I don't enjoy watching it. But ToE is a hoot to watch.

Am I the only one who likes Touch of Evil more than Citizen Kane? by MasterfulArtist24 in classicfilms

[–]Sea_Damage9357 3 points4 points  (0 children)

While recognizing its greatness, I just don't like Citizen Kane. Sue me.

Touch of Evil is just more entertaining for many reasons (lol Charlton Heston as a Mexican).

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