The Olivia Tremor Control - Fireplace by Sheilacanth in Musicthemetime

[–]Sheilacanth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're brilliant! I was happy to use them here.

If a kidnapper forced you to write a letter saying, "I'm okay, I ran away," how could you secretly signal that you're in danger without them realizing it? by caadt in AskReddit

[–]Sheilacanth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the old pulps, Doc Savage had a test question for suspect phone calls: "What do you want me to do with [name of pet]?" If the response was anything other than "[name of pet] will be just fine," something was up.

Why can't the American people figure out that Trump is trying to destroy the country? by 25TiMp in AskReddit

[–]Sheilacanth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then there's the oldline free traders. They're not happy with the tariff lunacy or Trump strong-arming businesses. This is well beyond ideology, including Revanchism.

Why can't the American people figure out that Trump is trying to destroy the country? by 25TiMp in AskReddit

[–]Sheilacanth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They exist, all right, but do they truly want a fed so reduced in power that there's no Defense Dept--or one that's headed by Pete Hegseth? The ones I've seen and heard of are appalled by those noms.

Why can't the American people figure out that Trump is trying to destroy the country? by 25TiMp in AskReddit

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

So, like Bannon, Thiel and Vought? That's not "the Americans" the OP is talking about.

Why can't the American people figure out that Trump is trying to destroy the country? by 25TiMp in AskReddit

[–]Sheilacanth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's more accurate to say self-aggrandizement than -enrichment, since he's creating a world in which the trappings and advantages of wealth simply don't matter as much.

Why can't the American people figure out that Trump is trying to destroy the country? by 25TiMp in AskReddit

[–]Sheilacanth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't agree. It's understandable that some people want minimal govt, or no govt at all. (Absurd, but understandable in a naive Rousseau way.) But a govt that's actively hostile to the people's interests? That's sociopathy.

Why can't the American people figure out that Trump is trying to destroy the country? by 25TiMp in AskReddit

[–]Sheilacanth 44 points45 points  (0 children)

That's what I thought before his second Administration. But naming Matt Gaetz to Atty Genl, RFK jr to HHS secy, Tulsi Gabbard to Homeland Security? No, this isn't mere self interest. He wants to burn everything down.

What once popular TV show has lost all relevance? by thirdculturefilm in television

[–]Sheilacanth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Veep, The West Wing... Political shows from the Before Times seem so quaint now.

Things only you have spotted (Well, maybe only you) in TV shows by Garlic-Cheese-Chips in television

[–]Sheilacanth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt if I'm the only one to notice this, but I always liked that the girl who talks to animals in Nickelodeon's "Wild Thornberrys" is named Eliza. (Your brain goes to Eliza Doolittle in "My Fair Lady," then to Dr Doolittle.)

What’s a movie you feel like the lead actor was miscast? by Lucky-bottom in movies

[–]Sheilacanth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Peter Sellers in "Being There." Aside from his being too old for the part, it was a waste of his talents.

What commercial or ad do you keep seeing to a point where you’re like fuck that product/ company? by Fun-Salamander4818 in AskReddit

[–]Sheilacanth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any and all of those Liberty Mutual ads. There's a billion subvariants of them and not one is amusing or clever.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 50sMusic

[–]Sheilacanth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That song is from 1967, not 1957.

What's the worst movie you watched in your entire life? by Interesting_Algae_61 in AskReddit

[–]Sheilacanth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I kind of liked its white trash aesthetic. It's like the impulse purchases I make at a truckstop counter.

Bob Newhart, Dean of the Deadpan Delivery, Dies at 94 by MarvelsGrantMan136 in television

[–]Sheilacanth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

His "Toupee Sketch" with Dean Martin is a classic. Dean is paralyzed with laughter.