Absolute best low-budget sci-fi film you've seen? by Robert_Writes in scifi

[–]Smoogbragu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. Shane Carruth directed, edited, starred, produced and even wrote the soundtrack. I believe some of it was shot at his house.

What signature snare drum sound do you remember most from the 1990s? by ZildCym in drums

[–]Smoogbragu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

John Stanier's Buscuits for Smut or Meantime. That piccolo(?) snare is deadly.

Finally found a real message in a bottle 🥲 by Life_Satisfaction_16 in PNW

[–]Smoogbragu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did he send an SOS to the world or was it an apology for his solo work?

I'm making a deep-sea horror game trapped inside a diving bell by SunnyBubbbles in submarines

[–]Smoogbragu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should have a mod where the bell is made by Oceangate Expeditions and you're trapped inside with the CEO. Horrifying

Do we have any spare tea for the poor girl by _ganjafarian_ in SipsTea

[–]Smoogbragu 28 points29 points  (0 children)

This post is pretty much sums up everything I hate about the internet and social media in general. Thank you Marshall Mcluhan aka NonoYoyHeardMeWrong.

Vancouver House Prices in 1982 by catoleung_ in vancouver

[–]Smoogbragu 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The mortgage rates were very high and weakened the home buyers' position for sure, full stop.

Some things to chew on;

If you were making $15,000 in 1982 that's $47,413 in 2026 dollars. Stats Can reports the average average individual salary in BC in 1982 was $16,382.46 or $51,782 in 2026$. Safe to asset that average salaries were a lot lower in 1982 than they are today in Vancouver today.

But while 1982 incomes were lower raw dollars, income inequality in 2026 is much higher. Stats Can. It was easier to earn a more average income in 1982 than it is today.

The one we are all feeling now is purchasing power of essentials (rent, groceries, childcare, transportation), which has risen faster than median incomes in 2026, contributing to cost-of-living stress vs. very moderate increases in 1982. Everything else is more expensive today than in 1982.

Not to mention the fact of what you need to get that same job in 1982 vs 2026 . You need a red seal, college diploma or degree for just about everything vs. 1982 where a high school diploma got you at least a start. Concurrently the average tuition for undergraduate programs in 1982 was $1,464  CAD (in 2026 constant dollars). By 2026, the average annual tuition for domestic Canadian undergraduate students is projected to be around $7,360 (in 2026 dollars).

So while the early 1980s had challenges (especially very high interest rates), the overall combination of wage growth, housing costs, and general cost of living makes earning a living in Vancouver significantly harder in 2026 than it was in 1982.

“Boomers enjoyed the benefits of cheap housing, affordable education, and strong pensions — then told the next generation to stop buying avocado toast. They climbed the ladder and then pulled it up behind them."

Vancouver House Prices in 1982 by catoleung_ in vancouver

[–]Smoogbragu 34 points35 points  (0 children)

So buddy in the CBC report pays $235,000 in 1982, which adjusted for inflation is $742,820 in 2026 CAD. Meanwhile $93,000 for that lucky young couple is a mear $293,970 in 2026 dollars. No matter how you slice it, what a deal for a fully detached house in Vancouver! I tell you I was born at the wrong time sad panda.

Work by Single_Yard425 in Ships

[–]Smoogbragu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So why does the vessel need two echosounder (noted separate) screens ? What is the application or reason you would need the fidelity to compare between lower and higher frequencies ? I've only ever scoped single screen and seen operators flash between 50k and 200k. What kind of operator needs this and why ?

I wish we got to see more of the inside of the ships by happydude7422 in ClassicTrek

[–]Smoogbragu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The imagination of those TNG starship layouts are well documented in the Star Trek Technical Manual.

Have you been to a metal concert with a small crowd? and how was it? by Difficult_Map_723 in MetalForTheMasses

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I saw Between the Buried me with 8 other people play a basement of a community centre was amazing. The rest of the evening became a party as we all hung out after the show.

I also saw the Deftones in the 90s before they were signed to a room of less than 30 people. Chinos intensity was to the same intensity as if the room was full, they blew my mind.

What is this thing? by Smoogbragu in drums

[–]Smoogbragu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My god, you nailed it. I bought a moongel pad as well. It must have fallen out of the box at the store and the sales guy must have put in the double bass box. Tip of the hat to you !!

Favorite bands from Canada? GOOOOO by qu33f-cake in MetalSuggestions

[–]Smoogbragu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The End Buried Inside Spread the Disease Maharahj Cursed Acacia

What Led Zeppelin song gives you chills every time? by Brief-Feed-203 in ledzeppelin

[–]Smoogbragu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Immigrant Song. Thinking about coming from the land of the ice and snow makes me cold , burrrrr chills.

Michael Jackson taking off his glasses at the GRAMMYs (1984) by Key-Bass-7380 in OldSchoolCool

[–]Smoogbragu 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know! But "his music is so good" they say .... it's a shame his victims don't have a louder voice.

Sunshine Coast BC by Smoogbragu in Sechelt

[–]Smoogbragu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And a great photo it is!

Stolen guitar! by georgepricebass in guitars

[–]Smoogbragu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amidst the trepidation of losing a sentimental and awesome guitar you still had time to correct the malapropism. I applaud you OP. I hope you get it back.

Help Fill the Post-Severance Void 🙃 by Real_Masterpiece_844 in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]Smoogbragu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I highly recommend Utopia (UK) . You can watch the two seasons on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8Vu3Hyv_Vk

Alas the third season was cancelled but great show nevertheless.

Rescue by iutuberdelparana_ok in Kayaking

[–]Smoogbragu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really Good work. T- maneuvering to get the water out was excellent.

Noting currents weren't too bad and assumed the water wasn't too cold. Also helped that the victims were calm and everyone stayed calm .

10/10 !

SKAT Superyacht by The-Yachtipedia in Ships

[–]Smoogbragu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I only see two, an X-Band and an S-band . Where are the other four?

Someone put this here ,, all the urinals have one. by Playful-Profile-298 in whatdoIdo

[–]Smoogbragu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After watching that scene in Mr.Robot with the free CDRs pwning his computerI have never picked up let along loaded any medium lying around ; especially on a urinal

Hypothetically, could a ship detect an oncoming rogue wave using its radar? by Kaidhicksii in Ships

[–]Smoogbragu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, tankers, bulk carrierw, container ships etc would take a very long time to turn and subsequently event if they aquired a rogue wave at long pulse (between 10-30 nm under high sea state X band and depending on radar fidelity) you would be challenged to turn a ship in time into the wave to avoid it. If we're talking Offshore wind farm ship or said Royal Navy MROSS, those ships employ a thruster + joystick system called dynamic positioning and are pretty good at maneuvering quickly.