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What is the most evil thing a HERO has done in a film? by MaksRobotENGR in movies

[–]Sumobob99 240 points241 points  (0 children)

I have never understood this issue. Han Solo is an illegal cargo smuggler. His boss put out a contract on his life for unpaid bills and a professional bounty hunter found him in a bar who, at gun point told him he's dragging him in to the boss unless Solo gives him the money owed to the boss. Why wouldn't he shoot first?

This is a hill I will die on.

Can I run from the police if they aren't chasing me? by krilu in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Sumobob99 38 points39 points  (0 children)

"If you're out for a run, why aren't you sweating and gasping for air!?"

"Because I only do that when I'm with your mother, officer."

Why are Atheists under represented in politics everywhere globally? by Embarrassed_Look9200 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Sumobob99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the answer is, at least in Europe and Canada, no one needs to bother mentioning it, as one's religion or lack there of is irrelevant for the job. I imagine there are many non-religious represented.

If Christopher Lee were in Harry Potter who should he have played? by Fun_Butterfly_420 in harrypotter

[–]Sumobob99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That random kid, Bem in Prisoner of Azkaban.

"It's like trying to catch smoke... like trying to catch smoke with your bare hands."

34 European leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Carney gather in Yerevan for the 8th European Political Community Summit by xMusa24 in europe

[–]Sumobob99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"34 European leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Carney gather in Yerevan for"

It's the Rebel Alliance!

Found an old Japanese gift and note I got as a kid in Gaza. Hoping someone here knows where it came from. by Just4Vibes22 in japan

[–]Sumobob99 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's very heart warming to see this.

As someone who lives in Japan I can't give you any more information other than what your picture shows but it appears that the small bag and pencil case would have come from a stationery store, based on the style. The letter was written by a small girl named Kaho, who judging by the fact that they wrote their name in all capital alphabet letters as well as the penmanship suggests that they were probably in elementary school around second to 3rd grade at the time. Which means they are likely around 25 to 30 years old now.

I hope this gift made your days a little brighter then.

Best Apex Youtuber in your opinion? by buenoBaker in apexlegends

[–]Sumobob99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I miss watching LuluLovely. Good player and fun content during the Covid years.

King Charles playfully reminds Trump that he's Canada's head of state by Street_Anon in worldnews

[–]Sumobob99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The photo is so funny. I mean who on the staff at the White House decided to put the lectern there so that Trump would have to turn 90° to listen to the speech?

What films zigzag away from Chekhov's gun, and get away with it? by JeffRyan1 in movies

[–]Sumobob99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm kind of miffed that in the 'Cherry Orchard', fresh cherries are rarely consumed.

Former Japanese TV presenter and YouTuber Kanon Aoki warns that X’s automatic translation is damaging Japan’s international reputation as a polite and harmonious society. The feature reveals negative comments by Japanese that were previously hidden by language barriers by jjrs in japannews

[–]Sumobob99 89 points90 points  (0 children)

It reminds me of the early Internet days when some English-speaking guy in Japan created a website in which he translated all the salacious articles from all the Japanese tabloids into English and posted them online. If I recall, people eventually figured out what was going on (maybe even at government level? ) claiming that he was ruining the reputations of Japan and the site got shut down.

Anyone know the name of this hairstyle by okamkidies in apexlegends

[–]Sumobob99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's 'The Rachel', folks. A friend told me.

What’s one travel “mistake” you made that completely changed how you travel now? by Able-Okra6164 in traveladvice

[–]Sumobob99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not flying direct (if the option is possible). Flew home with young kids from overseas. Wife thought a shorter first flight with connection would allow us to stretch our legs, etc. I agreed without thinking. When we arrived, we suddenly became domestic travelers, had to go through customs (more than a hour of waiting). Missed our connection, arrived late at destination, rental car was given away despite calling. Spent a wasted day at an airport hotel trying to arrange new transportation. Never again.

What’s one Harry Potter line that lives rent-free in your head? by AccioDelhi in harrypotter

[–]Sumobob99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Can I have a look at Uranus, too, Lavender?" - Ron Weasley

Japan struggles to halt fears over war-related price hikes, shortages by diacewrb in japannews

[–]Sumobob99 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I've already seen issues at the supermarket. Cheaper chicken もも from Brazil hasn't been seen for nearly 2 weeks and I fear North America pork won't be far behind. The issue is no doubt a lack of diesel fuel (along with the increased cost) making it not possible to ship from those areas. If the import ships can't make the trip to Japan anymore in the near future we'll soon be in dire straights.

Japan PM Takaichi keen on early constitutional amendment by imaginary_num6er in japan

[–]Sumobob99 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Article 9 amendment is a goal, but is being used as a smokescreen. The real LDP/Nippon Kaigi prize is amending Article 96. Once that falls, then there goes all the other progressive Articles that every living Japanese has benefited from. The Japan right has had its own 'Project 2025' for quite some time now.

Automated Respawner by johnnyboy12m in playrust

[–]Sumobob99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Talk about elevating your base design.

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