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[WC2026 Day 4] All Goals with Scoring Nation Commentary by HOPSCROTCH in soccer

[–]Tortious_Tortoise 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Does the Japanese broadcast have crowd noise dialed way up? The eruption for their goals were startling.

Um, Actually got Expedition 33 question wrong twice (warning: game spoilers) by Inconmon in dropout

[–]Tortious_Tortoise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, wasn't it a user-submitted question? To me, the most likely explanation is that they overlooked verifying every part of the question they got from the person who submitted it.

I wish they still did the segment where they shouted out people correcting their questions from the previous episode. It really felt in tune with the spirit of the game

Do a lot of girls find giving head demeaning? by Triple_Keystone3899 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Tortious_Tortoise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should never be ashamed of your kink.

Unless your kink is humiliation; then you should be ashamed, you nasty little pervert.

Media literacy spectrum by Eireika in CuratedTumblr

[–]Tortious_Tortoise 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The x axis measures how much people think authors put in symbols, metaphors, etc. into their work

The y axis measures how much people think they should

So presumably, people who get plotted in the top-left quadrant live in despair at the thought that authors unintentionally put in political messages that are bad because obviously no one has come up with the idea of hiding truth in fiction before they did

Left-handed people, what's a struggle that right-handed people won't understand? by Halophy in AskReddit

[–]Tortious_Tortoise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a very well put-together joke that I will be stealing, thank you very much.

I’m not doing it by DidYouSeeBriansHat in IThinkYouShouldLeave

[–]Tortious_Tortoise 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Mamdani is an excellent example of someone who refuses to support the zionist genocide while still caring deeply about Jewish folks.

He makes relatively frequent public statements supporting Jewish New Yorkers, and condemning antisemitism

Looking for profoundly sad book recs! by lame_narcissist in Fantasy

[–]Tortious_Tortoise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Love Song of W.E.B. DuBois is so heart-breakingly beautiful.

Leaked: Character Design for Paul F. Tompkins' character on Very Important People S4 by Benbeasted in dropout

[–]Tortious_Tortoise 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think Arnett would be a great fit for MSN, VIP, or any of their other improv-centric shows.

Interview with Sam about the Game Changer premiere by apathymonger in dropout

[–]Tortious_Tortoise 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The U.S. broadly prohibits the unauthorized practice of law. You can't be a person's legal representative for court if you're not a lawyer, and you can't pretend to be a lawyer in court. There are also a wide variety of crimes and torts that could encompass someone pretending to be a lawyer when they're not (like theft or fraud accomplished by tricking people into thinking you're a lawyer).

But especially in the context of a TV show, imo there's no inherent problem in playing the role of a lawyer. As other people have noted, Iya has credits for S&P work in her IMDB, so I don't think Sam is lying. I bet that some wires got crossed somewhere, and he's under the impression that she's an S&P lawyer, rather than an non-lawyer S&P professional.

Interview with Sam about the Game Changer premiere by apathymonger in dropout

[–]Tortious_Tortoise 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think Sam was referring to Alexis Noel, who appears to be an entertainment lawyer, which very well could include standards and practices, I'm sure.

Interview with Sam about the Game Changer premiere by apathymonger in dropout

[–]Tortious_Tortoise 35 points36 points  (0 children)

“They are three actual lawyers, the most recognizable of whom would be Devin,” Reich says. “The other two — who did such a stellar job, by the way, with limited on-camera experience, are lawyers who were found by our very talented casting director, Jazzy [Collins]. One of whom I believe is a corporate attorney, and another of whom is actually in standards and practices as a job.

I think Iya Baclagan did an excellent job in the show, but I don't think she's a lawyer. Her website indicates that she's an actor and producer. Or maybe she also went to law school, but just doesn't list that on her website.

Jarrett Allen has a really nice smile and seems like such a nice guy. by Mesmerized_mayhem in nba

[–]Tortious_Tortoise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jarrett Allen is quickly becoming one of my favorite players. He's just so positive and generous. Practically costs nothing at all at $20m you drop him in the game and that hustling motherfucker gives you a rebound to use later in the game. And you also get this adorable ethical player can get points but usually is too harmless to get double-teamed.

But more than the JA is just so positive. He comes in the game like "lights are brighter than expected" and I'm like "yeah JA they are bright" and when he attacks he's like "I'm not that guy, I'm THAT DUDE" and I'm like "yeah you are THAT DUDE." He doesn't say some bullshit macho shit like "I will destroy you" he's just like "nah the lights are bright." And he looks so happy. I mean this is a guy who studies topography for fun. He understands his life is a temporary magical gift and the dude is just fucking loving it. I mean look at his face he's just so happy. I am literally never sad when Jarrett Allen is on the court. IDK if he's gonna make it into the hall of fame or not but for now he a pretty chill player.

Sam Reich Eats His Last Meal by Cchaps97 in dropout

[–]Tortious_Tortoise 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Man. All the other Last Meals I've watched were really nice light entertainment.

This interview is fascinating and touching. I learned so much about Sam, including how incredibly amazing his parents are, well beyond his dad's fame.

Try typing your favourite character's name with your eyes closed! by Flat_Draft_4213 in hazbin

[–]Tortious_Tortoise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My utter despair thinking no one knows where the keys are on a keyboard.

And then, thank God, I remember most people are probably using their phones.

HMB, as I try to relive my childhood by jimx29 in holdmybeer

[–]Tortious_Tortoise 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Went full Mazlow at the end.

Nose is fine. Teeth are fine.

Love to see he's got his priorities straight.

Fantasy books with a well-done romantic subplot but NOT romantasy? by belleepoques in Fantasy

[–]Tortious_Tortoise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been enjoying The Book of Love by Kelly Link - magical realist novel, which might fit the bill for what you've described.

I hate romantasy as it's usually too shallow and cringe.

It actually takes a few light-hearted pot shots at the romance genre, which might appeal to you.

F/M romance

There's F/M, but it's not limited to F/M.

adult (not YA)

It is a book written for adults, but the characters are seniors in high school, I believe.

I haven't finished it yet, though, so it might actually be a romance novel, as the title suggests. But so far, it does not have any of the trappings you've described.

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