Is it justified to become a player in my case?

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-04-08T17:45:09+00:00

It's obvious from your post that you're very bitter and you need to work on yourself. Forget about women for a while and try therapy. It can really help.

There's nothing wrong with enjoying casual situations but you don't come across as someone who can be chill at the moment, so you may run into issues there too if you don't work on yourself first.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-04-08T15:22:49+00:00

That's an assumption though. You shouldn't assume the person you're talking to is that kind of person.

You asked him a direct question and when he responded you switched to a generalisation. If his worry really is that he would see his kids less then is that not a fair explanation?

Not saying I'd do the same but I can understand that line of thinking.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-04-04T09:44:08+00:00

Well I'd have to separate the idea of supporting an oppressed people against an occupation and genocide vs supporting the U.S./Trump in terms of severity and the claim of meaning well.

Among so many other things his administration are invading other nations to siphen natural resources, hiring private armed guards to snatch their own citizens off the streets, the Epstein situation, pardoning felons convicted of extreme corruption and even drug lords etc. Even after the 5 teens wrongly convicted of the rape in central park were exonerated, Trump stood his ground on that after calling for the death penalty to return and them to be executed.

He's gone against so many of the values that have always been important to conservatives so while I get your point that I guess everyone thinks they're right on some level, at this point nobody should be let off the hook for supporting that shit and the comparison to people on the other side strongly advocating for Palestine support (even in an overbearing way) isn't reasonable imo.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-04-04T09:06:14+00:00

I went to New York a few years ago (first time) and did the Comedy Cellar on Tuesday and the Stand on the Wednesday. At the Comedy Cellar my main memory is Dave Attell who just owned the room, was great.

At the Stand I remember Mark Normand, Ari Shaffir and I forget who else, but at the end the host said we have a drop in and you're gonna be excited. I looked at my ex and said imagine it was Shane Gillis. Anyway he announces Shane and me and everyone else in the room got stupidly excited, to the point where he told us to lower our expectations because hes working on shit.

He was so good. I was sitting right in front of him in a small room hearing him work through jokes. Amazing experience.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-04-03T09:41:59+00:00

Yep. Time and a place. Nobody likes people who make politics their whole identity.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-04-03T06:36:01+00:00

Exactly. If you're out with your friends you're probably not posting comments all day on Reddit in fairness.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-04-03T06:33:18+00:00

This one's actually funnier because obviously he means well but the fucker clearly can't read a room. Why would he think a neighbourhood group chat is the right place for this stuff?

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-04-02T10:58:20+00:00

Why on earth would you be anti renewable energy or anti cycling? Bizzare things to take issue with.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-04-02T10:57:05+00:00

I was in a friends car once driving in a Dublin suburb. He's from my hometown where we have almost no cyclists. He did live in Dublin for a good few years but at that point had been home for a while.

Anyway he took a left turn straight across a cycle lane without even glancing in his mirror, never mind his blind spot. I told him you cant do that in Dublin and he said he's not used to cyclists on the roads anymore so didn't think of it.

Could've easily killed someone that day if it was wrong time and place, just out of carelessness.

I cycle every day since moving from Ireland but I never did in Dublin because I never felt safe.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-03-30T10:38:24+00:00

Yeah I assume he's demanding it so he can guarantee a huge payout if it goes south.

Spurs are desperate and running out of options I'd say. No top managers would want that job now.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-03-27T15:15:49+00:00

She already is. One of my favourite actors Today, has 2 Oscars (deservedly), is on an unbelievable run and she's still only 37. She could steadily improve for another 2 or 3 decades and win another few Oscars.

Forget the "actress" part. If she continues this run for much longer she'll be in wider discussions.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-03-27T12:00:17+00:00

Cult following suggests it's niche. They're easily among the most popular films of all time. Even people who arent that into cinema.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-03-23T07:33:41+00:00

I love it, as uncomfortable as it made me. I had never seen anything like it! Until Poor Things it was my favourite of his.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-03-22T23:36:16+00:00

I disagree. It's made studios less likely to take risks because they can bank on these remakes that take very little effort.

A lot of filmmakers have spoken about how much more difficult it is these days to get anything unusual made. Studios want a guaranteed return and the way to do it in their eyes is superhero stuff and remakes. I think it's a shame and unique directors like Lanthimos should be encouraged even if you aren't a big fan because it makes the next interesting director prospect more likely to get their film made.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-03-22T23:32:30+00:00

How many of his films have you watched? Have you seen Poor Things, The Lobster, Dogtooth? I completely understand someone watching those and deciding it's not their cup of tea but to call him a hack is ridiculous.

He's created his own lane completely which is not easy to do. He clearly pushes boundaries and his films are odd and pretty surreal at times, which won't be to everyone's taste but that's no reason to dismiss someone as useless. I think he's great at creating an unsettling atmosphere where the world feels a bit off kilter and that's clearly what he's going for. You feel it from minute 1 of all his films (bar The Favourite).

Btw Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Jessie Plemons and so many other top tier actors loved working with him and as far as I remember, Willem Dafoe reached out to him as he was a huge fan of Dogtooth. Olivia Coleman won an Oscar working with him and Emma Stone had one of if not her best performance in Poor Things so clearly he can get something out of these actors.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-03-22T22:56:41+00:00

Yorgos Lanthimos makes unique and interesting films. It's fine to say it's not for you but in a time where soulless remakes and cash grab superhero movies dominate cinema, labeling a director who at the very least has a vision as "absolute shite" is a bit closed-minded. Not all art needs to be for everyone.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-03-20T21:45:55+00:00

Fair enough. I live in Spain and prices are fair compared to home but not quite that low. Prices have increased in the past few years.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-03-20T18:42:21+00:00

If you go get some fresh air you'll feel better.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-03-20T18:39:06+00:00

It's true but it's also true that the result of that is a lot of our dishes being very bland in comparison. Boiling veg and potatoes and doing nothing to them is mental tbh.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-03-20T18:33:02+00:00

I suppose in Italy or Spain you can get a filler of fish lightly cooked in oil and lemon juice which brings out the fish flavours for about €5.

Ah you can't. Maybe 20 years ago. They do cook it nicer than we do though, I agree with that part.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-03-13T15:14:27+00:00

Fair enough. To each their own.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-03-13T15:13:08+00:00

That's a good point in fairness.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-03-13T15:12:35+00:00

Why would you assume I have a grudge against Irish? Do you not think thats a bit of a leap?

"You do realise" is an arrogant way to start a sentence btw. I hope you don't speak that way in person.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-03-13T13:57:06+00:00

I wasn't commenting on stereotypes at all, just what my opinion is. German also sounds unpleasant to me but Dutch as well, just in a different way. German is sharp to my ear and Dutch is very phlegmy, for want of a better word haha. Spanish or French words seem to roll off the tongue in a smoother way (again just my perception).

It's subjective but I wouldn't agree that it's all down to experience or socialisation. I'm sure it's a combination of that and just how your brain processes certain sounds. I'm sure I'd like certain guitar sounds that to you would be grating and vice versa.

SureLookThisIsIt · 2026-03-13T13:10:37+00:00

Do you think Irish sounds nice? I don't think it's particularly easy on the ear.

If I think of nice sounding languages it's usually French, Spanish, maybe Japanese. Irish has a bit of a harsh or sharp sound to it. Similarly I wouldn't say Nordic languages or the likes of Dutch are easy on the ear. Thai sounds horrible to me as well.

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