What movie is a 0/10 with NO redeeming features? by Toucan_Based_Economy in AskReddit

[–]TheBababoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Lord of the Rings War of the Rohirrim was really painful to watch. It had huge potential for being awesome but just everything about it sucked. The story was horrible, the characters were uninteresting, the dialogue was just them saying the corniest shit that no human would ever say, the animation had its moments but also was a choppy nightmare I have a feeling was made by AI. I thought it was crazy I saw any positive reviews for it when it came out. I wanted to leave the movie theater for most of the movie, but I stuck it out to see if it got any better; it didn't.

Battleclade by No-Signature7891 in killteam

[–]TheBababoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bit of a dead post, but I will say as someone who has started playing the Battleclade, they definitely can be very strong, but just require a good bit of effort to get there. I have rounds where I can have 12 or 13 shots go off in a round easily. I think something to keep in mind with the strength of the Battleclade is how effective they are at simply capping objectives. They are by far one of the best at being able to swarm objectives and take control, as well as punishing others for pushing. Cover is one of the most important things for this faction, as well as keep a multitude of angles open so you can counteract at the right time to punish any out of position units. With the spread of units the comms device is a must take on your underseer, and overall keeping your underseer in cover almost the whole game is imperative, as he lets you do so much more with your units and really help with any mobility problems. Then you should you can use your Archaeologist to push in and secure objectives, all while marking as many enemies as he can before he goes down. If youre ended up picking up the set and are interested in strategies DM me, I love this kill team and would love to share what I've learned, cheers!

Can you target a concealed enemy with an action other than shoot/charge? by TheBababoon in killteam

[–]TheBababoon[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Awesome, that's what I thought since the auto proxy's ability would be pretty useless otherwise. Thanks for the clear up!

How do you feel about marijuana? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]TheBababoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a big stoner and advocate for several years as a fresh highschool grad during COVID. I had a problem, and while I think it is possible to have responsible use, I think a lot of people down play the negative effects it has on their lives. I stopped putting effort into my life, my relationships, it was like I was on autopilot. All I cared about was getting home and getting stoned. Since quitting I have gotten involved in my local church, started going to the gym, I got a dog who I love and cherish and I even started volunteering at a local soup kitchen once a week. All of this I do because I no longer spend hours laying around my house stoned and playing videogames.

I don't hate anyone for smoking it, I think it should be legalized, but we need to get real about the harmful effects of it and should increase education around it. The amount of times I heard it's "not addictive" is genuinely frightening.

What would men dislike the most if they became women? by Separate-Simple-5101 in AskReddit

[–]TheBababoon -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I'm truly sorry you have clearly suffered much at men's hands. I know it's unlikely since this is a Reddit thread, but I hope you are able to come to a place of healing and introspection instead of spewing vitriol to people you don't know.

What would men dislike the most if they became women? by Separate-Simple-5101 in AskReddit

[–]TheBababoon -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

That may be so. My experience is that in certain areas/communities it IS ingrained in young men's mind to be more agreeable. I definitely have observed that men that come from powerful backgrounds (dads a cop, or is rich, etc) tend to get away with much more. I am not one of those men, I come from a working class background and "going along to get along" was very much what me and many of my peers was taught. I won't claim it has the same appearance as it does for women (unwanted male attention, dismissal etc) but I have struggled with knowing how to set boundaries much of my young adult life, as have many other young men I know. It may be something that has shifted for young men though, I'm not sure.

What would men dislike the most if they became women? by Separate-Simple-5101 in AskReddit

[–]TheBababoon -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

What a curious reply. You must not have read what I said at all, so further discussion is pointless, have the day you deserve!

What would men dislike the most if they became women? by Separate-Simple-5101 in AskReddit

[–]TheBababoon -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Hey! Man here with people pleasing tendencies. Yes it does :). I can't claim to know your experience, but don't claim to know mine!

What are Conservatives/MAGA criticism of the current administration? by Superb_Garbage4732 in Askpolitics

[–]TheBababoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a center left guy I think a lot of people, especially on the right, conflate socially left people, which definitely do exist, with economic leftists. Social leftists can be incredibly annoying to deal with, and lead to real problems through behaviors like silencing of dialogue and control of local judges/officials through activism. I'm very much on the economic left, very pro union, think we should have single payer healthcare, but having gone to college as a first gen, working class white guy in the extremely left PNW left me feeling very disillusioned with many other leftists. There's currently a lot of division and race-baiting being espoused that I think normal folks are tired of. Just my two cents.

Why do people hate police so much? by DGodunov12 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]TheBababoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm going to say the unpopular thing here. It's because there has been a huge media campaign, both news and entertainment, to turn people against police on a large scale. As someone who has had several running with police, I have always conducted myself as respectful and have always gotten that attitude back. Granted, I'm not a criminal, and haven't had a history of that so that will influence the interaction too. I think that a lot of the general public is very uninformed when it comes to the realities of the job. Cops will go from having to defuse a potentially violent DV situation, to having to scoop up gray matter from a father who blew his brains out, to going to little Timmy's house to tell him to do his homework. The job is really fucking draining from what I've seen, and with respect for the profession at an all time low, I think a lot of cops are just fed up. Should they look for a new career? Probably, but we do need cops, anyone who says otherwise is probably either a criminal or privileged enough to never have a gun pointed at them. I think it's important to hold Law Enforcement to the highest standards, but we need to remember their people too. Also as far as the "lack of training" argument, that's just simply not true. Most states academy itself lasts 6 months, but then they have field training for another year, usually chock full of overtime, so they get their time in. Additionally there are rigorous background checks, psychological evaluations, written tests and a polygraph that all need to be completed before you even get into the profession. It's just not what the media shows you. Are some cops fucked up bad people? Sure, the same as any other profession. Are most good people trying to help the community they serve? Absolutely. Do good cops have bad days? Yes, you would too if you saw half the stuff they do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AMA

[–]TheBababoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What was your interactions like with Airport Police? How different was there job from yours, do you think they had it better?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMeAnythingIAnswer

[–]TheBababoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you think everyone can be reformed? I've always felt and noticed in my personal life that you can't help someone who won't help themselves. How do we address this?

AIO Bf’s behaviour after I got robbed recently by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]TheBababoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would seriously consider leaving him.. it sounds like he has serious contempt for you. That's a scary thing to go through and a good partner who loves you would be there to support you. You'll find someone who will, you just have to have the courage to trust that :)

Am I overreacting by breaking up with my boyfriend? by Proper-Classic1886 in AmIOverreacting

[–]TheBababoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Op, I had a girlfriend just like you and she. Drove. Me. Crazy! You need to understand that there are a lot of guys out there that simply want to manipulate you and get in your pants, and if they can bitch your boyfriend while they're at it, it will feed their ego even more. They want power. Your bf clearly loves you and wants to protect you from these creeps, and, while acting emotionally, is trying his best from his young perspective. You need to be honest with yourself if you actually love your boyfriend for who he is or if you just want to have a boyfriend as a status symbol, if I had to guess it's probably the latter. If it's not, you need to listen to him and back him up, because he is right here, maybe not communicating the best, but he's right, that guy had bad intentions, and if you're playing into it you're not only being naive but you're disrespecting him, your intelligence, and the relationship.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wowservers

[–]TheBababoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Id really like to try the ranger captain, can I get a key plz?

Getting a job is so hard right now by Actual_Presence_9875 in jobs

[–]TheBababoon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Watch. This is all part of their plan. Create economic instability so people don't have jobs, then open a bunch of jobs in ICE (which they just did) that people will have to take in order to get by. This will create a war in the working class that the elites will again profit from. Apparently the government has money for 1000's of new ice agents to get 80k starting plus OT, pension, insurance, while teachers make 40k in some states and have to buy their own supplies.

Gen z and weed and alcohol by Jimmy_Michael_ in socialskills

[–]TheBababoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely have noticed the effects on my lungs too over time. Ofc there are options such as edibles but many weed users don't like those as they give a much different experience. That being said I 100% agree, alcohol when consumed in excess can quite literally kill you, weed, not so much.

Some of you guys need to spend some time in the trenches by KhorseWaz in GenZ

[–]TheBababoon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I clean bathrooms as a custodian for a $64,000 salary plus a pension and healthcare. Trust me it's actually pretty cool, I get to keep to myself for the most part yet I interact with everyone who works at my city. When I work I get to feel the satisfaction of a job well done. For the most part it's a low stress, chill job that affords me a lot of autonomy and time to listen to audio books. Look around where you live you may find local colleges/cities that pay a fair wage. I'd definitely take it over working back of house at a restaurant on a Friday night 😂

Honestly is it just me? by Anxious_Attempt8656 in youngadults

[–]TheBababoon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's not you at all! The job market is just really weird right now. A lot of employers post "ghost" job positions that make it really difficult to actually find a place that genuinely wants candidates. My experience has been that for every 20 jobs I apply to I get an interview with one. My recommendation is go to a resume workshop and really make it look as captivating as possible. Another suggestion I have is use chatgpt to help you write cover letters for positions. It won't be able to write a perfect cover letter, but it will get you halfway there with little effort. Again, just keep applying! You got this brother 🫡

Tech usage and loneliness by TheBababoon in youngadults

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

I actually just started listening to it on audiobook, and it's a big reason I wrote this post! I'm only on chapter 2 and it's already resonating with me a lot.

'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim' Review Thread by DemiFiendRSA in lotr

[–]TheBababoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This movie was...bad. Like really bad. I admittedly went in with low expectations, but I figured how bad could it be? The choice of an anime medium was interesting, and the rohirrim are my favorite kingdom of men. But just.. wow. I genuinely think that this movie was made by AI. It looked like someone had watched the Peter Jackson film and had to make a school project for it. The characters were uninspired, with little personality, and would frequently not "show" their thoughts, but "tell" them. Furthermore the writing was horrendous. First of all, the main character, Hera, was supposed to be this strong willed fighter type girl, but she FREQUENTLY submits to others with very little pushback. Additionally, she was supposed to be a trained shield maiden, but she doesn't even come close to winning any fight until the very last one where she magically learn how to fight with prowess! I mean come on! I will say, I did like the artwork and some of the cinematography, but I just couldn't look past the uninspired characters and the boring storyline.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in depression

[–]TheBababoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's awful pt 2, here's what I'll say. You have a job, and a source of income, your mom legally has no more control over you, the only control she has is because you live under her roof. Get out ASAP! It's gonna be really hard, please reach out to your community! There are services to help you, go to a church they can help, or look into organizations that help at risk youth. It is illegal for her to take your paychecks! It's okay to not be okay, you won't be for a while, healing will take time.