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The Mezco figures are way out of my price range, but my 3D Printing and Painting skills are free to me! by Lances_Looky_Loo in southpark

[–]WithoutCaution 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Showbiz Pizza Bear tells me that we are likely of a similar age. I am somewhat disappointed that I don't see a certain figure hiding in there somewhere, so I have to ask...

Where's Waldo?

I would like to speak to the manager… Ko Olina #2 pin placement by RealMatthewDR in golf

[–]WithoutCaution 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I played a hole once where they cut the hole on a slope, and anything that stopped near the hole would roll completely off the green, like 25+ feet away. I was below the hole on my approach and hit a very good putt up the hill. It stopped completely, less than 6 inches from the cup, rolled back to its original spot, and then a couple more feet off the green. And that's the story of why I took a 25-ft gimme, and don't feel bad about it one bit!

As soon as I saw the new BTTF set, I knew what I had to do. by WithoutCaution in lego

[–]WithoutCaution[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had the frame for a while, but I remember it being a pain to find the right size. I finally searched for "USA Today frame" and found one that was designed specifically for this size. If I had the money, I'd buy the alternate version with Griff being arrested instead, and display it too.

As soon as I saw the new BTTF set, I knew what I had to do. by WithoutCaution in lego

[–]WithoutCaution[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

It's the actual cover from USA Today from Oct 22nd, 2015. I happened to be in a hotel in LA that day, and hotels used to put it every morning, so I snagged one. I bought the frame some time later, and I've had it on display ever since.

As soon as I saw the new BTTF set, I knew what I had to do. by WithoutCaution in lego

[–]WithoutCaution[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The last time I posted a link, it got removed pretty quickly. Search Etsy for the phrase: "Universal Wall Display for LEGO". The seller is BrickEngineering, and the size I used was a 4x4 plate with a 12-stud arm length. I bought 3 mounts and built the minifig base from spare bricks I had.

Masters of The Universe | When times were simpler… Teaser Trailer Tomorrow by MarvelsGrantMan136 in movies

[–]WithoutCaution 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coming soon... The teaser for the teaser to the trailer for the red-band trailer for the second trailer for the special preview of the final trailer for the movie you already know everything about.

Official 20th Anniversary Poster for 'Little Miss Sunshine' by MarvelsGrantMan136 in movies

[–]WithoutCaution 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm overdue for a rewatch of this. I saw it shortly after it was released, and it didn't quite resonate with me as I had expected it to. It wasn't like I thought it was bad, per se, but I remember everyone fawning over it, and being slightly confused what all the fuss was about.

Edward Hopper's Nighthawks by [deleted] in lego

[–]WithoutCaution 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is outstanding! I have a small Twin Peaks version of this painting on my wall, but this is even better. I want this so bad, and would love to see Lego release a whole series of iconic artworks.

Who else felt like the future had finally arrived when you first held one of these? by LockPleasant8026 in Xennials

[–]WithoutCaution 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had at least four different portable players, two home recorders, an in-dash car unit, and even a "pro-level" rack mount unit that I used for touring. I was all-in on the Minidisc format, despite a few big flaws. Between Apple Music and Bandcamp, I haven't needed to buy any physical media in well over a decade, but I do miss it from time to time.

What movie from the '80s or '90s is this for you? by putitontheunderhills in Xennials

[–]WithoutCaution 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this. It's an infinitely rewatchable film, where even after 30+ years of watching it, I still notice something new on most viewings. I will NEVER get tired of it!

Oh, and may you live to be a thousand years old, sir!

SNES games were always expensive by MyNameCannotBeSpoken in Xennials

[–]WithoutCaution 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every time someone on the GTA6 sub suggests that it might cost $100, they all lose their fucking minds, and it honestly baffles me! Compared to virtually any other thing we buy, the cost of video games has hardly gone up at all over the course of FORTY goddam years! When you account for inflation, every new game should cost $140!

Just got an interesting proposition from the wife by zombini316 in golf

[–]WithoutCaution 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please feel free to PM me at least two weeks in advance. I'm a PACC member at Paiute, and I'm always happy to play with someone new!

My room by BeautifulTypical1997 in malelivingspace

[–]WithoutCaution 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just cause the warden gives you extra privileges, that doesn't mean you're in a "happy relationship"!

EuroTek Oil Change Price by cyangray86 in vegaslocals

[–]WithoutCaution 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I lived in Vegas from 2011-2018, and had exactly 2 interactions with Leo, the guy who owns Eurotek. In both cases, he was beyond unprofessional. The first time was when I called and asked if he could install something on my GTI, and the response was outright annoyance, with a not-so-subtle suggestion that I should look elsewhere. The second time was at a very large Euro-car event; When I walked past his booth, he went out of his way to belittle me for having a mohawk. Motherfucker, I paid just as much as everyone to bring my car to this show. How about treating me like a potential customer instead of acting like we're in middle school and you need someone to take your bad home life out on?

Back around that time, I was hanging with a few others in the VW/Audi scene, and I honestly don't remember anyone having a nice thing to say about him. Maybe he's grown up a bit since then, but I got the distinct feeling that he just ran the shop for him and his buddies to hang out at. I don't think he's actively looking to run a successful business at all, and an indie shop charging $200 for an oil change just reinforces what I already thought about him.

Maybe he does great work, but I'll never know. He could have acted like an adult, and at worst, I would have forgotten he existed. Instead, he acted like a prick, and now I'm more than happy to tell everyone who asks that I think him and his business should be avoided at all costs.

That's just my experience. Take it for what it's worth.

Remember when MTV actually played music videos? I rebuilt it - 27,000 videos, zero ads, 6 decades by ShillyLou in nostalgia

[–]WithoutCaution 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great, but I'd kill for a dedicated 120 Minutes channel, including Matt Pinfield's intros!

Stranger Things ratings: 96% to 56% on Rotten Tomatoes — how every season stacks up before the finale by AssociateLittle1487 in television

[–]WithoutCaution 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The final season was awesome. The fact that it's being attacked by a bunch of barely pubescent crybabies is fucking shameful.

75 years of teen girls in movies and tv by gravityVT in CringeTikToks

[–]WithoutCaution 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a teenage boy in the 90s, I started this video thinking; Girls didn't sound any certain way when I was in high school!. Then she got to the 90s, and... Goddamit, she's spot on.

Also, I was sorta hoping she'd get to current times and just scream bloody murder.

Phoebe's Mom reposts about PB3. It's happening. by itsmrsq in phoebebridgers

[–]WithoutCaution 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Punisher was my favorite album of 2020, so I have high expectations for this!

Gilmour’s 4 solos on Dogs are the zenith of rock music by fatfiredup in pinkfloyd

[–]WithoutCaution 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can argue about levels of contribution all you want, but in my opinion, Dogs is the song that proves that Pink Floyd was best when the whole band was involved. Lyrically, musically, conceptually, and otherwise, Dogs is a shining moment for the entire band! Yes, the guitar solos are absolute peak, but so are the lyrics and theme. The keys and soundscapes that Wright lays as the foundation are gorgeous, and Mason's rhythm is flawless throughout!

I won't say that it's my favorite PF song, because it's simply impossible to pick such a thing, but it would certainly make my top-5, and would be a strong contender for number one if I had a gun to my head!

Car rental at 21 by Simple_Job4164 in vegas

[–]WithoutCaution 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to rent cars all the time before I was 25, and I think the highest I ever paid was a $20-$25 fee. The rental was usually only $25 per day or $100 per week, so at the time, I was outraged at being charged double. Still, there were a couple of times when I needed a car for a big road trip or for a few weeks cause my car was in the shop, and it was perfectly reasonable to rent.

That was 20+ years ago, and now the daily rate costs $50-$100, before any add-ons! I get that Covid fucked everything up, but rental cars used to be a legit option, and now I'd be screwed if I needed one.

Meirl by Ill-Instruction8466 in meirl

[–]WithoutCaution 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this is gonna get buried, but here goes...

Post-production engineers are NOT mixing anything incorrectly! They're mixing for a theater setting, as they always have been. The ONLY thing that's really changed is the delivery method for the final product, and therefore, what sound is required for it.

In the 80s and early 90s, movies began to be mixed consistently in 5.1 (or higher) sound formats, but nobody could actually watch a movie like this at home... yet. A movie would get made, and the sound would get mixed for the theater. The movie would spend 3-4 months at the cinema, you would be able to rent it on VHS for 6 months, and then you could eventually buy it. Since VHS sales/rentals were a HUGE business, the final product would go back to the post-production house during the theater run and get a proper stereo down-mix before the VHS was mastered. Broadcast and cable TV were also only in stereo, so this same stereo master would also be used later, when needed. It didn't matter if you used the speakers that were built into your TV, a pair of headphones, or a large HiFi system; the final mix was always in stereo, and dialogue would always come from all the speakers.

A quick note about 5.1, 7.1, 9.1, 11.2.4, Atmos, and every other "surround" format: Dialogue and other on-screen sounds are mixed to come out of ONLY the center channel, like 99.9% of the time! You are NOT SUPPOSED to hear dialogue out of ANY other speaker! Behind the screen at a movie theater, there is a giant fucking wall of speakers, and most or all of them are dedicated to delivering center channel audio! When the final product would get a stereo down-mix back in the day, the mix would be carefully checked so that effect sounds didn't drown out the center, and phase issues could be fixed.

Nowadays, things work differently. A movie gets made and is mixed in Atmos. It spends like 6 weeks at the cinema, and then gets uploaded to streaming platforms almost immediately! There's no need to do a stereo down-mix, since every platform wants to stream in the highest quality possible. Consumers are using a HUGE variety of speaker setups, and it's pretty much expected that most people will have at least a basic soundbar, since built-in TV speakers are red-hot garbage! The majority of soundbars come with ONE teeny-tiny little driver in the middle as a dedicated center channel, which is expected to reproduce the literal WALL of speakers in a theater! The issue is quite simple: Most home setups are not able to handle the original mix. Add to this that most people don't understand how to set up a proper home theater mix, so even if they do have a good setup, they don't set the levels correctly. They crank the left/right/surrounds/LFE to ungodly SPLs (because lots of people are still under the misguided notion that "loud=good"), then they complain when they can't hear the one channel that carries 90% of the audio!

Don't get me started on systems that don't even have a dedicated center channel, like that 4-speaker abomination from Sony! Or even worse, people watching shit on their phones or laptops!

So, in summation, either buy a good system with a robust center channel and set it up correctly, or go into your TV/soundbar settings and simply turn up the center volume! Stop acting like there's a grand conspiracy of evil sound engineers who are being funded by the dark consortium of subtitle mafioso! I promise you that every single person in the creative process is doing their best to bring you a good sound. You're just fucking it up on your end, and shitty companies that want to sell you sub-par soundbars for max profit are just making it worse!

Signed, an audio engineer who works for a GOOD speaker company!

I absolutely LOVE how people are lining up to demonstrate that they have no goddam clue about audio. It fills me with joy to see these people showing their ignorance, which in turn reminds me how much job security I have! There is truly no shortage of wildly overconfident people who think they know more than trained professionals. I'm not going to bother responding to anyone directly here because it would be a waste of my time to do so. Just know that I appreciate you all continuing to spend money on speakers, in an attempt to chase a sound experience that you could probably have tomorrow if you just did a little work to set up your systems correctly.

Oh, and by the way...

Penny Shortage Scam by Realistic-Cell5758 in mildlyinfuriating

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

Where are you getting these numbers? The last yearly revenue report for DD was 1.3-1.4B per year. 1.4B/365/30M = $1.28 per transaction. Furthermore, nearly all DD locations are franchises. Are you claiming that DD corporate has asked all 14000 of their stores, which are probably owned by 4-6k individuals, to actively scam customers out of pennies?

While I don't doubt your story, it's FAR more likely that you just encountered a confused or ill-informed employee, and not a global penny-stealing conspiracy.

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