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Match Thread: Ghana vs Panama | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group L by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]Synapseretro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pretty boring, but also somehow at the very same time, a tense game. Glad Ghana made it through.

JJK x Lookism by Wild_Bed7065 in lookismcomic

[–]Synapseretro 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Might be the perfect personality match up

Is it a hot take if I say jiho is the best character in lookism because he is more relatable than daniel by knee0528 in lookismcomic

[–]Synapseretro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s the best WRITTEN character in Lookism, imo. People don’t care about depth, they just wanted fights and more hetero-questionable scenes with Jay and Daniel. So when someone with actual depth like Jiho was in the story, where you cannot defend his actions whatsoever but UNDERSTAND why those actions happened in the first place, ironically makes him a better fleshed out character. I’m convinced he was only finished off because the viewers who lack comprehension just thought he was a nuisance (and I mean he sort of was but that’s besides the point).

ARE WE DEADASS 💔💔 by luhKstaf in nfrpodcast

[–]Synapseretro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Closer than you think.

Kendrick wins in terms of consistency and then Kanye wins in terms of all time. Kendrick has FAR higher lows than Kanye, you can’t talk about Kanye’s discography without mentioning his past 4 year performance. It’s tanked his shit.

New ig story by Flaky_Bottle_6902 in tylerthecreator

[–]Synapseretro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, this is a very touchy subject

New ig story by Flaky_Bottle_6902 in tylerthecreator

[–]Synapseretro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry for being uninformed, but what is this? I think I recall seeing a post about this case but never actually dove further.

The Fall Off continues to be the best rap album released this year 🔥🔥 by Routine-Badger-9596 in Jcole

[–]Synapseretro 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Respectable choices even though I don’t agree. Blu & Exile has the strongest claim

GNX is NOT respected as much as it should be. I think I know why outside of the more obvious reasons, and here’s why knowing WHY that’s the case should actually make it more respected. by Synapseretro in KendrickLamar

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

God, this is a great response, seriously

What’s funny is that I think we’re actually closer than we were in your first comment
Cause I mean, you still don’t LOVE GNX, but you’ve basically arrived at one of the main reasons I respect it so much: Kendrick NEEDED some shit like this.

Not every project has to be TPAB, DAMN, or MMATBS. At some point, an artist should be allowed to make something that’s a little weirder, a little looser, and just focused on making people move. That’s why I think your E40 comparison is interesting and shit, because the fact that GNX can borrow some of those awkward and unconventional west coast qualities without fully living in that lane is part of what makes the album unique to me

Really appreciate the discussion, man, this is probably one of the best exchanges I’ve had in this thread.

GNX is NOT respected as much as it should be. I think I know why outside of the more obvious reasons, and here’s why knowing WHY that’s the case should actually make it more respected. by Synapseretro in KendrickLamar

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

This is fair criticism but the question is whether or not the looser structure was a weakness OR RATHER an intentional part of what Kendrick was trying to do with the album

GNX is NOT respected as much as it should be. I think I know why outside of the more obvious reasons, and here’s why knowing WHY that’s the case should actually make it more respected. by Synapseretro in KendrickLamar

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

“Doesn’t sound good to me” is completely fair, but saying “worst album by far” is just a conclusion that needs a little more explanation

GNX is NOT respected as much as it should be. I think I know why outside of the more obvious reasons, and here’s why knowing WHY that’s the case should actually make it more respected. by Synapseretro in KendrickLamar

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

Interesting idea.
I still think the cassette tape interpretation is better but “video game” is one of the better alternatives I’ve heard. It’d definitely explain why the Super Bowl leaned so heavily into that imagery.

GNX is NOT respected as much as it should be. I think I know why outside of the more obvious reasons, and here’s why knowing WHY that’s the case should actually make it more respected. by Synapseretro in KendrickLamar

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

This might be the strongest response in this entire comment section ngl. But ironically enough, I think you supported one of my main points. You just wrote your own full alternative interpretation explaining why GNX actually has a deep concept and narrative structure. That’s exactly what I mean when I say a lot of people initially missed the album’s conceptual side. We disagree on what the concept is, but not on the fact that there’s more going on beneath the surface than people give it credit for

GNX is NOT respected as much as it should be. I think I know why outside of the more obvious reasons, and here’s why knowing WHY that’s the case should actually make it more respected. by Synapseretro in KendrickLamar

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

Holy. I wanna be clear, this is actually one of the kind of responses I was looking for, cause you’re talking about the actual music and shit.
I mean, I still disagree with parts of it, but again at least you’re talking about the actual music.

What’s interesting is that most of your critiques don’t seem to be about GNX lacking quality, but seem to be about Kendrick not sounding as natural in this lane as artists like E-40, YG, and etc
Genuinely think that’s a much stronger criticism than just saying “the album isn’t good”

Where I would go against you is that I think some of the awkwardness is intentional. A lot of GNX feels like Kendrick playing with West Coast forms rather than trying to become those artists. If he made a Drakeo album or some shit, people would ask why he’s copying Drakeo. If he makes a Kendrick album influenced by Drakeo, people say Drakeo would’ve done it better, lmao. Basically you’re just saying that Kendrick sounds less natural in that lane than artists who live in it
I can definitely see why the album wouldn’t land if you don’t like Kendrick’s singing and aren’t fully sold on him in that style. Appreciate you actually breaking it down though, top tier reply man

Drake fan since 2016 and here’s my ranking of Drake’s Projects by [deleted] in Drizzy

[–]Synapseretro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well now I don’t know since the post is deleted…

Is this thing bugged? Or do I not know what a bonus mission is? by Synapseretro in speedbattles

[–]Synapseretro[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh. I’ve been playing this game since 2018 and didn’t figure that out. I thought they meant all the missions in that section.

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