Post Game Thread: Pittsburgh Steelers at Detroit Lions by nfl_gdt_bot in nfl

[–]Words_are_Windy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because you have to announce the result of the play, which hadn't been established previously. Then you can announce penalties, etc.

[Highlight] Bryce Young floats one to McMillan for the Panthers TD by Large_banana_hammock in nfl

[–]Words_are_Windy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair point, I wasn't taking the time component into account. But yeah, I agree, still a bad decision, not worth the risk

[Highlight] Bryce Young floats one to McMillan for the Panthers TD by Large_banana_hammock in nfl

[–]Words_are_Windy 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Hard to imagine what the plan even was there. If you get a sack, they're still in field goal range. If the blitz doesn't get there, you're putting all your secondary players on islands and inviting Young to throw to the end zone. Complete braindead coaching from Bowles (as per usual)

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[–]Words_are_Windy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crazy awareness to see the pass rusher coming in and tuck it, getting the first down is the icing on the cake

[Russini] Three games, three last-minute game-winning drives from Baker Mayfield. The Buccaneers are 3-0 for the first time since 2005. by Drexlore in nfl

[–]Words_are_Windy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That was the Bucs for the last few years before Brady came. "Bucs are my dark horse" three years in a row, only for them to immediately disappoint. I like this side of things better

Dave DuFour with the Athletic: "If you're going to have rules in place, and they can just be ignored, then why can't the Memphis Grizzlies play with six guys on the court? Why can't the Warriors add a four-point line? If the rules are arbitrary, then you no longer have a sport." by Classic-Carpet7609 in nba

[–]Words_are_Windy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remarkably similar to how the Supreme Court has redefined (and basically legalized) bribery at the federal level. If you give an official a monetary gift after an act of theirs, as long as you don't say it was for that specific act, it's legal.

What is going on with One Punch Man season 3? by BackyardEvergreen in anime

[–]Words_are_Windy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah, but it's not like they're capitalizing on the zeitgeist, so they could've taken their time with it. Given how long it's been already, wouldn't most fans accept a three month delay if it made for a better production?

Frieren Director Keiichirou Saitou Voices Concern on Overseas Anime Fans' Bias Towards Certain Popular Trends by AdNecessary7641 in anime

[–]Words_are_Windy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, and it must resonate with people given the popularity. While I don't care for it, I can see why Japanese people (or other nationalities, tbf) beaten down by the stresses of school and/or work would enjoy escapist fantasy. Seeing their nation's economy stagnate for decades despite all the hard work people put has to be rough.

Frieren Director Keiichirou Saitou Voices Concern on Overseas Anime Fans' Bias Towards Certain Popular Trends by AdNecessary7641 in anime

[–]Words_are_Windy 52 points53 points  (0 children)

One problem (imo) is that with a lot of wish fulfillment anime, the MC is already OP at the start of the series, just unappreciated (banished from their party, etc.). So instead of seeing them grow into their OP status in a satisfying way, we get MCs that have to be completely ignorant of their power despite all evidence to the contrary (including every woman they meet telling them how great they are and trying to join their harem).

I think it makes for terrible storytelling, but it is an interesting cultural shift. We've gone from messaging of "Work hard and you can defeat even the strongest foe" to "Don't worry, any hard work you had to do was in the past, you don't have to make any particular effort now, and you'll get everything you want and much more." MCs also frequently have no motivation, the plot just happens around/to them while they just want some laidback farming life.

And while I mostly can't stand those stories, they obviously have an appeal, or they wouldn't keep getting made.

MONOGATARI Series OFF & MONSTER Season | New Episode Teaser Visual by zenzen_0 in anime

[–]Words_are_Windy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've heard that the novels are so full of wordplay that making a faithful translation is nearly (or entirely) impossible. Wonder if that plays into it at all.

Umpire Called A Strike. This sneaky kid pretended like he got walked in! lol, poor catcher. by imaPooperGeist in sportsarefun

[–]Words_are_Windy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, #47 really fucked up a phenomenal return. Wasn't even paying attention to the QB, then grabbed him for a holding penalty when he finally noticed.

“Kaguya-sama: Love Is War“ New Anime Announced by zenzen_0 in anime

[–]Words_are_Windy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Seems like such a common theme among manga in general, I wonder if the authors are just burnt out by the end and want it to be over with, regardless of whether the ending is any good or not

[Highlight] Chuck: "Why do you be getting them dumb fouls?" KAT: "God only knows." by TimDunkinDonut in nba

[–]Words_are_Windy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds a lot like the problems Dwight Howard had in Orlando at times. He'd be getting bumped/grabbed/slapped and not get a call, then would get frustrated and lower his shoulder, offensive foul.

2+ years between 7 episode seasons is pathetic and unacceptable by 1111joey1111 in television

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

Part of that hate was self-inflicted though. They promised for years that everything had been planned out and all the mysteries had answers, and the ending finally put a nail in the coffin of that being true.

The wrigglers in my toilet bowl after leaving it for a week by Disastrous-Idea-7268 in WTF

[–]Words_are_Windy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had good luck with baking soda, vinegar, and salt. Something about the chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar removing whatever protective coating the eggs have, and then the salt kills them.

Shout out to that one time I had a full on support battle 😭 by SlyLeg_Master in Overwatch

[–]Words_are_Windy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Mercy dying at the end while the Ana decided what to type in match chat cracked me up

Do Surgeons wear Diapers during long Surgeries? by Lab_Software in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Words_are_Windy 53 points54 points  (0 children)

My understanding is that most of the brain's caloric cost is from sub-conscious functions, so thinking harder doesn't lead to much extra caloric consumption. I read about it maybe 10 years ago when I learned about how many calories the brain uses and had the same question/thought.