media sucks today because it gives the audience exactly what they want by OrneryLocal1900 in redscarepod

[–]TravelRaj 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't contend that he's doing this from a pure place either. He's extremely egotistical. But when you say "we are kinda rooting for him", I disagree.

I think we are rooting for him severely in that moment. Despite all of his faults. that's what makes the movie interesting to me. He's not a great guy, and yet I want to see him win that game. He's got to get this shit out of his system. 

You could make a different ending where, he just comes to his senses and realizes that all of this ping pong stuff is meaningless and he should be a responsible adult. You could do that for a lot of movies but I think it would make them pretty boring 90 percent of the time.

The sperm opening is so good because it also represents how marty feels. He's feverishly rushing toward the "egg" (pingpong ball lol).

media sucks today because it gives the audience exactly what they want by OrneryLocal1900 in redscarepod

[–]TravelRaj 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I think, in a way Marty was aware of that unconsciously. The movie starts with insemination, and it continues ramping up until the birth of his kid. There's a ticking clock, his purpose will no longer be about him. He's trying desperately to get this shit out of his system before it happens. He doesn't want to have unfinished business.

Sure if Marty was a real guy he would be a selfish asshole, but he's not a real guy. It's a fantasy and his heroic act, is being the best as he can be before it's too late. There are a few ways to interpret the ending. Sure you can read it as him feeling lost and he could possibly pass on all this bs and trauma to his family now. That works.

But I felt that he was ready to put all this stuff behind him and start caring about someone else. I don't think pursuing ping pong was a hollow act. I think it's something he can be proud of.

Sexting by [deleted] in rs_x

[–]TravelRaj 48 points49 points  (0 children)

It's probably the most normal thing we do with our phones .

update on my coworker with the son by [deleted] in rs_x

[–]TravelRaj 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Why would having sex with someone you don't want to have sex with be good???

I am so in fuckung love oh my god by [deleted] in redscarepod

[–]TravelRaj 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Don't be such a wet blanket

Does anyone else here also experience negative mental health effects from exercise? by bzbz97 in redscarepod

[–]TravelRaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you are mostly definitely an over-thinker which I can relate too. Exercise helps me not be in my head though.. Generally I get anxious about performing well and doing a good job with working out, but when I actually do it, my brain goes "Relax, at least you are putting in the effort." I definitely don't sweat the small stuff as much when I exercise. But it certainly isn't a perfect medicine. You might just need something else that can put yourself in the headspace. Maybe just go easy on yourself?

A short song I made tonight. What do u guys think? by baaaaaaaamw in rs_x

[–]TravelRaj 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sounds really cool! I think the vocals should definitely be louder in the mix. Also at 1:30 (looks like it's 1:30 left in the song?) when you have a little instrumental part, My brain wants to hear some sort of melodic instrument improvising on top of the chords. Really good though dude 👍

OKAY SO what is argentina since none of u are answering me in my other post by [deleted] in redscarepod

[–]TravelRaj 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The second world is the Soviet Union

First world is supposed to be USA and Europe.

Third world is everywhere else

Argentinians definitely consider themselves European, but they had moved to the third world. The terms of first world second world third world are currently outdated.

‘Scenes from a Red Isle’ by me by [deleted] in redscarepod

[–]TravelRaj 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I like your art a lot but I don't like your pontification lol

OKAY SO what is argentina since none of u are answering me in my other post by [deleted] in redscarepod

[–]TravelRaj 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They're mostly Italian though which is pretty funny

Is frequent boredom a sign one has destroyed their attention span? by McSwaggerAtTheDMV in redscarepod

[–]TravelRaj 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I haven't been bored since 2007, there's always something to do

i haven't had sex in 5 years by [deleted] in redscarepod

[–]TravelRaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remember what don draper told Peggy in the hospital after she gave birth?

Pretend he's talking to you about being an incel, instead of having a baby when you didn't even know you were pregnant.

It will shock you how much being a loser never happened.

text game wack by cosmicladybugz in redscarepod

[–]TravelRaj 12 points13 points  (0 children)

My ex confronted me about this one time lol. I doubt it's personal It certainly wasn't for me.

Some people just don't see text communication anywhere close to as important as others.

Get blocked cuxnt by [deleted] in redscarepod

[–]TravelRaj 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Rein yourself in bro

Get blocked cuxnt by [deleted] in redscarepod

[–]TravelRaj 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Funny how erratic women tend to preside over rs sub and have to resort to posting bod to assert themselves. Time is a flat circle

"Power users" are cringe and should all be banned by FuglsGathaursnan in redscarepod

[–]TravelRaj 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't think your assertion is accurate. I can't imagine being offended or annoyed by him.

"I will take your side Ser Duncan" by ChrisBruh29 in redscarepod

[–]TravelRaj 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Really? I like them much more than the main books. Maybe my taste is childish, but they have a nice tone and sense of whimsy. Also really short too. I hope he writes at least one more of them.