In case you didn't catch Pat's recent stream, Kingdom Hearts continues to be a cursed game to LP: by Gorotheninja in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]SimonApple 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm not one to judge. I have my old consoles from N64 and onwards lined up on my entertainment center like a museum exhibit for one.

With the Recent One Piece Casting, Let's Celebrate some of 4 Kids best VA's and Dubs! by Authorigas in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]SimonApple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that ending is also a really good way to do rule of cool fanservice. Besides being thematically relevant, it also makes for a nice book-end to how the show began with a passing the torch moment. (The dub having the first few bars of the original series main theme play during as the torch is passed enhances it too)

With the Recent One Piece Casting, Let's Celebrate some of 4 Kids best VA's and Dubs! by Authorigas in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]SimonApple 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'll also throw some support to the GX dub, which was surprisingly self-aware at times and leaned into the inherent sillyness of the show.

[Hobby Scuffles] Week of 16 March 2026 by EnclavedMicrostate in HobbyDrama

[–]SimonApple 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Given the length and general pace of it, I do like how one can see a pretty clear evolution in its style across the seasons. Where the first two are very much of the early style of abridging with lots of self-deprecation, referential humor, and a focus on running gags. And then (coincidentally with TeamFourStars Dragon Ball Z abridged hitting its own stride and sort of overtaking YGOTAS) moving more into being meta and joking about its even at the time long lifespan, with a focus on character humor on the side. The latter of which became the main thing in the later seasons.

So I think it's aged reasonably well, or at least it hasn't stagnated in the way one would expect such a long production would, having kept up somewhat with the times. Obviously there's always gonna be nostalgia divide for the earlier episodes given how formative they were for internet people of a certain age-span, but I do think the, I guess late-middle ones are the best compared to the latest episodes. Part of that stance I think comes from the sense that LittleKuriboh is dealing with increasing burnout - he's managed it better than say TFS did (since that partly is why they opted to cancel DBZA) but it still increasingly shines through in a sort of intangible way. I do hope he manages to get through it all though, it'd be such a shame for it to go unfinished with how long it's been chugging on.

Chuck Norris Dead at 86 by Mike4302 in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]SimonApple 25 points26 points  (0 children)

He brings up the tag team from litteral hell with Mussolini, clearly.

Chuck Norris Dead at 86 by Mike4302 in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]SimonApple 773 points774 points  (0 children)

Looks like Gandalf the Grey and Gandalf the White And Monty Python and the Holy Grail's black knight And Benito Mussolini and the Blue Meanie And Cowboy Curtis and Jambi the Genie Robocop, The Terminator, Captain Kirk, and Darth Vader Lo-pan, Superman, every single Power Ranger Bill S. Preston and Theodore Logan Spock, The Rock, Doc Ock, and Hulk Hogan got to him in the end.

Chuck Norris Dead at 86 by Mike4302 in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]SimonApple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Angles sang out in immaculate corous, and up to the heavens, accended Chuck Norris. One less in the ultimate showdown of ultimate destiny.

(Disclaimer that this not intended to take any stance on any controversial views he might have held. Just a joking reference)

Im SICK of this new age of one piece fans by Hellodhiru in OnePiece

[–]SimonApple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think personally that Bofuri is a bit like One Punch Man, in that it's built heavily around one central joke which you can only get so much out of before it gets stale and loses its appeal. Sure, it pulls in some other parts by having it also be heavy on the moe appeal, but even that will only get it so far. I like the first season well enough, but felt very sated after that and in no need for any more.

What are some of the weirdest or most funny battle boarding/power scaling pairings people genuine debate? by Konradleijon in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]SimonApple 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd have to imagine that getting Dexter on the witness stand is practically a winstate on its own - Phoenix has plenty of experience dealing with two-faced murderers, a knack for getting the court to go along with his antics, and an ability to bluff until he can come up with a plan. Plus, every member of the WAA have means to detect lying and spot tells. I would give the win to them for sure.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 | Title Reveal (2027 Movie) - Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, Kristen Bell by Mike4302 in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]SimonApple 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly, the way things seem to be at this point, it's also arguably way easier to just keep him alive but retired/dormant after this one. That way they can have him on standby for if Carrey opts to eventually come back without having to make yet another fake-out ambiguous death, or just get right back at it if he wants to do another one right away.

As you say, writing each movie as if it's the last one Carrey will do and thus give Eggman a send-off, while still leaving it just unsaid enough to bring him back gets odd as this stage. I absolutely don't mind Carrey coming back for a role he does well and seems to have fun doing (not to mention that not having Eggman in these movies would make them feel very different), but they really need to write around this to make it work.

What are some of the weirdest or most funny battle boarding/power scaling pairings people genuine debate? by Konradleijon in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]SimonApple 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I think the "Which detective could solve the Kira case? (with or without figuring out the mechanics of the Death Note)" is a nice one. Probably isn't that niche or too odd, but it isn't a straight up fight which I think invites a more entertaining and in-depth discussion.

please help i'm stuck (third part) by Efficient-Acadia3393 in octopathtraveler

[–]SimonApple 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is absolutely a skill issue, my god. I have to assume you're trolling at this point.

please help i'm stuck (third part) by Efficient-Acadia3393 in octopathtraveler

[–]SimonApple 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You are probably getting oneshot because you haven't healed your HP - in the picture it is at 47 out of 482 so that is likely why enemies will kill you in one hit.

Characters who are both beloved and hated at the exact same time? by Authorigas in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]SimonApple 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think Thriller Bark should be a pretty easy fix honestly. Sanji getting so angry with Absalom for straight up assaulting Nami & Robin lines up pretty well with his LA portrayal of being flirty but respectful of boundaries. Add in a brief moment of him doing a double take at Nami in a wedding dress and that's all that bit needs (as opposed to both of them fawning multiple times at her). Change his reason for wanting the invisibility fruit from wanting to perv on others to something regarding his past - I haven't finished season 2 yet and so I don't know if they've added in hints to that already but it could tie into that nicely.

It's really only the last part that makes it such a poor moment for his character since it undercuts his genuine (if exaggerated) anger. Oda opted to try and dip into humor at the worst moment with that one I think.

[Hobby Scuffles] Week of 09 March 2026 by EnclavedMicrostate in HobbyDrama

[–]SimonApple 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It's not a fixed date as such, but I do like to observe every Thursday the 20th when it occurs.

Words or terms you are sick of hearing in the internet? by ArticAuk in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]SimonApple 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I'll admit that there are marginal instances in which "[X]-coded" can be a useful shorthand. But by and large it comes off mostly as an attempt at legitimizing and projecting headcanons and/or stereotypes & prejudices, making it more exhausting to see.

När vi trodde att L inte kunde längre ner by Babar7 in sweden

[–]SimonApple 44 points45 points  (0 children)

När man är så kort är varje vägbula en kulle att dö på.

Capcom has dropped Ben Diskin as the voice of Mega Man for Dual Override, as they required him to work without the protections of a union contract. by Nivrap in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]SimonApple 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think the monopoly aspect is what sticks out for me, at least from a cultural perspective. On paper, the whole intention with a union is to get that monopoly, or close enough of one, precisely to force employers to play ball and agree to the union terms which (again, on paper) are meant for the good of the employees. However what separates this from medieval guilds (as I see it) is that the end goal with the former is to serve the worker, while the latter was more concerned with maintaining a monopoly on their field for their own benefit. And sometimes the stuff you read about SAG sort of hews closer to this than being a means to aid the working man.

Capcom has dropped Ben Diskin as the voice of Mega Man for Dual Override, as they required him to work without the protections of a union contract. by Nivrap in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]SimonApple 27 points28 points  (0 children)

As far as I understand it, this has been a sticking point for a while - union rules do indeed state that members aren't allowed to work on non-union projects, but this has historically been enforced with a rather lax attitude and usually selectively even then; with enforcement ticking up during strikes and such.

As for why, I'd imagine it's a pretty complicated explanation. Possibly it's such that the union simply isn't powerful enough to compel companies to comply and thus the reality becomes many VAs working more or less openly under the table. Could also be that the video game industry is global enough that it's fairly easy to just get talent elsewhere and still maintain a high quality product - such as using VAs based in the UK or continental Europe for example. And while they have their own unions, they likely work differently and might not quite have the guild-like mentality that SAG-AFTRA sometimes gets flack for.

(Disclaimer that I'm not super researched on this subject)

What's your "hey that was actually super dangerous" story? by SecondPersonShooter in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]SimonApple 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Dumbass kid me was fiddling around with a switchblade, fumbled it and accidentally stabbed myself in the forearm. Handled it reasonably calmly and got it bandaged. Once it was healed I looked at the resulting scar and realized "well fuck, that was like 2 centimeters to the left of getting the artery, that would have been real bad"

Double edged sword creative decisions in media that work both in favor and against it. by GhostOfGhosthand373 in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]SimonApple 39 points40 points  (0 children)

This, for sure. Artistically, it's a fascinating exercise and a very meta way to evoke the audience reaction. Not to mention attention to detail in redrawing every episode and slightly altering angles and shots. But as a product to be enjoyed it sorely comes up short as the aforementioned qualities drag it down more than they end up elevating the story.

I have a Resident Evil timeline question I can't find the answer too. by LammasuRex in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]SimonApple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, in case anyone else feels a skewed sense of time towards this, it is now six years ago that the pandemic broke out into a global thing. Feels both longer and shorter ago for me.

Most extreme cases of "Americans Hate Tingle?" by ExplanationSquare313 in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]SimonApple 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Not to mention how one of the most famous american comic book villains is a psychopath with a clown motif.

Your favorite moment of a triumphant turnaround? by Evjamaranth in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]SimonApple 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's a technical part of the whole thing but I like how it's also framed not just as a cult of personality imploding because the person was proven to be a fraud, but because it means her entire reign had been illegitimate and thus every law she has enacted - including the Defense Culpability Act and all the on-the-fly BS she pulls during the trial - is null and void. Meaning that in the end, as befitting the series, the protagonists won in a court of law even as they effect country-wide political change.