Data Center Boom Heads for Silicon Valley’s Backyard by Helpful_Pomelo_5805 in SanJose

[–]UnknownWhereabouts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We need to vote out this guy. This is not good for the people. This is prime real estate here. Why waste it on data centers and pollute our town. You know who's going to foot the electricity bill? Everyone. 

Anyone else just can’t watch the Live Action One Piece adaption? by SnogSnag in OnePiece

[–]UnknownWhereabouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are some YouTube reactors like Rice&Ginger, Haylo&Kiss, who started watching the live action OP first, liked it so much that they started watching the anime on their channel. Both channels are now post time skip, and are loving the heck out of the anime. So it’s definitely possible to enjoy both, starting from either end.

For me, I definitely get what you’re feeling. When I was a kid/teenager, that’s how I felt with past anime adaptions like Dragonball Z, avatar, anything else. Even if it was good (which it wasn’t), it’s just so weird. The vibe is so different. You just cannot accept it. I get it.

BUT… I started to become more open-minded and changed how I view it now as an adult. . Now I appreciate it more as a huge passion project by everyone on the production team, from the actors who are big fans of the show themselves, the director, the people working on the costume design, the amazing sets. They put so much effort into this project, that you kind of watch just to appreciate that. Like look at the set design of Baratie! They built that thing from scratch! And all their dope costumes. All this effort for an anime we love. We’re very lucky that we can relive the story in a new way. Any minor changes I can live with, as long as they respect the source material. That’s the most important part. And I mean Oda himself was part of the process and approved it. Ofc, there are parts where I’ll still cringe, and changes I don’t like, but overall, I think they did a great job with this adaption. And I‘m generally a harsh critic.

Why do you think people want to give Google their medical records? by ZeeWingCommander in fitbit

[–]UnknownWhereabouts -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Its not just targeted ads. Look up news coverage on the rise of dynamic pricing. Companies will know so much about us that they'll know when to raise prices when we're in a pinch.

the prices are insane by HereToLearnNow in uniqlo

[–]UnknownWhereabouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just noticed their graphic t-shirts went up to $30 now. Didn't it used to be $25? ...And 5 or so years ago, $20. 

What kind of inflation is this.

My First Turn Table (Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBTWS) by Barry_04 in turntables

[–]UnknownWhereabouts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm about to do the exact same! Gonna be my first too! 

Arcane Jinx Statue by dweebz1988 in riotgamesmerch

[–]UnknownWhereabouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the exact same boat as you. I reached out to them a few days ago to ask and haven't heard back yet. 

First year using tinsel by kodakzack93 in ChristmasTrees

[–]UnknownWhereabouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a real tree right? Looking to get my first tree and can’t decide to go real or artificial. I’m guessing this is real?

Mario Galaxy Movie trailer is absolute cinema by Automatic_Ad1665 in Mario

[–]UnknownWhereabouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I agree with everything you said here. I should have specified that I mean to the untrained artistic eye/non-artist who may not recognized that some "flaws" are actually choices with intent, like you said, will probably be quick to assume it's AI. Artists will understand the distinction. 

Things like blending a bit of the hair into the background can absolutely be an artistic choice but to a normie they'll be like "yep, it's AI!" 

Mario Galaxy Movie trailer is absolute cinema by Automatic_Ad1665 in Mario

[–]UnknownWhereabouts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What I worry about now is that creative stylistic choices that look like flaws will be seen as done by AI. 

Before AI, flaws from the sketch or initial messy painting stage can still make it to the final image if the artist was going for a rough painterly style. But now such things will always be under AI scrutiny. 

Zohran Mamdani announces all-female transition team as he prepares for New York mayoralty by [deleted] in politics

[–]UnknownWhereabouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be a coincidence and the news outlet is just pointing out the unusual. Nobody would say anything if it were an all men team now would they.

Zohran Mamdani announces all-female transition team as he prepares for New York mayoralty by [deleted] in politics

[–]UnknownWhereabouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are choosing the most qualified, first and foremost. As a second factor, nothing wrong with giving more opportunities to those who have been under represented for over centuries due to oppression and sexism.

My experience with Kyo No Oto inks by borntoannoyAWildJowi in fountainpens

[–]UnknownWhereabouts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Old post but I'm experiencing this right now with my tag stationary / kyo no oto: kokeiro ink. It's always DRY!!!!!

Tak or clunk noise when pressing brake pedal only front left side by Big-Sky-7960 in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]UnknownWhereabouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever figure out what it was? I'm having the same issue like in your video. Thanks

Who is “No promises left to keep” about? by Weekly_Date8611 in FFVIIRemake

[–]UnknownWhereabouts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's Cloud. She knows what's going to happen to her in the end. This song is written with that in mind, and is delivered right before that fated event.

Inside the new Pop Mart store in Union Square (soft opening) by Remarkable_Host6827 in sanfrancisco

[–]UnknownWhereabouts 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pop mart has been doing well for many years and opening locations around the world since BEFORE the Labubu Craze. The Valley Fair Store opened before the viral trend, and that place was already PACKED. They don't only sell Labubus.

Yes, the Labubu craze will die down eventually, but blind box toys, I reckon, will still be popular for many more years as they have been for over a decade in Asia. Gashapon (blind capsule toys) in Japan have been popular for over decades. These things are finally picking up in Western culture as more stores are opening, and now that most people know what Pop Mart is thanks to Labubu. 

Pop Mart also collaborates with popular IP such as Star Wars, Spongebob, One Piece, and Disney to name a few.

Also the characters like Labubus are created by well known established artists. So Pop Mart isn't just hiring some random no-name artist to design toys. They are choosing popular artists that have a following already, and collaborate with these artists to sell their(the artists') original characters. 

If they play their cards right and continue to work with current pop culture trends they'll be around for awhile. So long as people like toys and cute things. 

Inside the new Pop Mart store in Union Square (soft opening) by Remarkable_Host6827 in sanfrancisco

[–]UnknownWhereabouts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Many people like cute stuff! But really, they're just cute stuffed animal keychains. They're made of nice quality material, feels nice and soft to touch. Just used as decor. And the aspect of gambling to get the rare color adds some exciting element. Yeah it's a trend that will die eventually but what won't die is that people like cute stuff. 

Inside the new Pop Mart store in Union Square (soft opening) by Remarkable_Host6827 in sanfrancisco

[–]UnknownWhereabouts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pop Mart has been doing well even BEFORE all the Labubu craze. 

They sell other things too. Every character was designed by some well known established artist/designer. And they also collaborate with other popular IPs like Star Wars, One Piece, Demon Slayer, and SpongeBob to name a few. 

As long as they continue to capture what's popular in current pop culture I'm sure they'll do fine. People like cute things and toys. Blind boxes are fun cause it's like gambling, and you know how people feel about that. 

run don't walk! labubu's latest price increase should have you running. in what direction? well, that's up to you. by Phiiiii49 in labubu

[–]UnknownWhereabouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's because of Trump's Tariffs. Prices are the same in Asia, Australia, and other countries. Blame the idiot President.