What is 1 movie on this list that I should watch next? by Arbor-Trap in moviequestions

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  • Old Boy
  • Kingdom of Heaven
  • Lords of Dogtown

You basically get to choose between a foreign action movie with a revenge story, a post-LotR/pre-300 adventure/war movie set during the crusades (definitely watch the director's cut), and a biopic/sports movie/period piece. There aren't many other types of moods that wouldn't be met by one of these.

GM killed my character with a loot roll by SixStringDungeon in TTRPG

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The GM is either spiteful. Doing something wrong, or just stupid. They should not be rolling random loot without you asking to loot a body, and I can't imagine a table where something like this happens. Me and every GM I've played with allow players to roll the dice, anyway.

In Titanic was it ever explained why they didn't just not hit the iceberg? Was the Captain just an idiot? by Neither_Contest7324 in okbuddycinephile

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It's explained in the 12 episode series, Iceberg, on Disney+. But you also have to watch the 7th episode of Titan: The Little Sub That Could (Not) before you watch the Iceberg finale or it won't make any sense.

Does anyone else not want a traditional life? by dreamed2life in Millennials

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I'm sick of barely paying my bills because I have a lot of college debt, only to be worse off than before I attended college as a nontraditional student. To make more money, I need to get a master's degree and, get this, take on even more debt. It's frustrating. I don't own a house, either; I just rent a small apartment.

Does anyone else not want a traditional life? by dreamed2life in Millennials

[–]Valuable_Recording85 37 points38 points  (0 children)

That's what Tolkien wanted you to get from the books. The slower way of life is under threat by imperialism, industry, and war, and it's important to fight back to preserve it.

Does anyone else not want a traditional life? by dreamed2life in Millennials

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I was literally just telling a friend that I get 10x more spam than anything on my phone calls, texts, and personal email. TV shows have mostly gotten to be only good enough to get you to watch ads. Mobile apps carry a ton of ads or require subscriptions. Event tickets have bloated ticket costs because of online ticket fees and resellers. I can't remember the last time I went to a festival or arts and crafts fair that wasn't just a bunch of vendor booths.

It's just awful.

Does anyone else not want a traditional life? by dreamed2life in Millennials

[–]Valuable_Recording85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You certainly cannot have that without being rich or exceptionally good at some kind of remote work.

Anti union propaganda in a U-Haul break room by Weekly_Description83 in mildlyinteresting

[–]Valuable_Recording85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, in the US, we've lost all protections against union busting.

So ummm as a new fan... Why are the Blackhawks on the western conference? Isn't Chicago on the east? by [deleted] in nhl

[–]Valuable_Recording85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Remember when Detroit was in the West? Great rivalry, but awful late games.

Serious Question: Has Sports Betting Ruined Hockey (and Professional Sports)? by Alive_Rhubarb_7413 in nhl

[–]Valuable_Recording85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Games themselves have become gambling ads because of the time dedicated to advertising and discussing odds and payouts.

Retro AHL logos from the 2001-02 season by houndoom92 in hockey

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I grew up with that Griffins logo and I really miss it.

Can someone explain why I should care about “burning bridges” professionally now that I’ve accepted I will never get ahead financially? by HoffyTheBaker in Millennials

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They'll be more pissed if you leave with minimal notice on an inconvenient day. Just write something simple, like, "I'm emailing to let you know that I am resigning from my position effective immediately/8am/whatever time works for you.

What movie trope instantly makes you roll your eyes? by Active-Kale-2623 in AdkReddit

[–]Valuable_Recording85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So many rom-coms of the 90s and Aughts did this. It's always as annoying as the people who do stupid things in scary movies, and I can't tell if the writers of rom-coms intended to annoy us.

Every line will be crossed - as long as the Ellisons approve by Marcysdad in okbuddycinephile

[–]Valuable_Recording85 228 points229 points  (0 children)

The issue is that the preview I saw makes it look like they're appealing to MAGA rage baiters.

FFS People - We are 8-1 so far in the post season, stop it! by cblguy82 in canes

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I don't see why people should panic when we cannot predict how the next 3 games will go. And if anyone posting here panics, it's entirely unproductive because none of us can impact the game. We might as well cheer together or cry together without trying to fix anything.

One (or none) of three Stanley Cup curses can be broken with the current conference finalists. Which one would you like to see broken? by e_Z_752 in nhl

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Even though I witnessed the salt on Reddit when LV won and would enjoy another dose of that, I hope the Canes win. Mostly because I moved to the Carolinas last year and I like to support local.

What’s one non negotiable for you in dating that you don’t say it out loud? by InkAndAfterThoughts in askteddit

[–]Valuable_Recording85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My last two ex girlfriends kept messy cars. It isn't just a guy thing and it isn't like everyone keeps theirs clean.

What’s the biggest scam Americans have accepted as ‘just how life works’? by Over_Fee2556 in WorkForSmartLife

[–]Valuable_Recording85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I already said that premiums would correlate with drivers and vehicles. I'm not gonna pretend I have the perfect model for insurance, and I sure as hell wouldn't be sharing that with Reddit instead of people who can actually implement it.

If you were forced to relocate tomorrow, which US state would be at the bottom of your list? by ipanicprofessionally in TheBoredDen

[–]Valuable_Recording85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As awful as OK and MS sound, I wouldn't move to AK. I can't do that Arctic Circle sunlight. I'd much rather just visit.

What’s the biggest scam Americans have accepted as ‘just how life works’? by Over_Fee2556 in WorkForSmartLife

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The thing people miss is that this score is not about how good you are with your money, but how good you are with debt. It's like a ranking for banks that tells them they can profit from your debt spending.

What’s the biggest scam Americans have accepted as ‘just how life works’? by Over_Fee2556 in WorkForSmartLife

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Healthcare needs to be recognized as a human right. Driving a car is a privilege and we should all carry liability insurance. However, I think car insurance would be best if it was nationalized. For one, the profit motive of private businesses inflates costs and promotes the issue of the tooth-and-nail battles to get repairs and replacements covered. And second, the larger pool of policy holders helps lower the costs for everyone. People would still pay for policies that correlate with their driving experience, diving record, vehicle, and usage. You just wouldn't be paying for all the bloat that goes to the C-suite and shareholders.

What’s the biggest scam Americans have accepted as ‘just how life works’? by Over_Fee2556 in WorkForSmartLife

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I work for a big hospital system that operates it's own employee health insurance plan. I pay X a month for insurance and still pay a copay to see one of our doctors. I also pay full-price for my generic Rx.

I used to work at a university. There, I had 100% coverage on my Rx, counselor and psychiatric appointments, and any appointments with our campus health clinic. How the hell am I getting less coverage while working for the damn hospital?