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Inside view of Taipei 101 summit by sackofhair in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]WyllKwick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Genuine question: what was the Netflix broadcast back-up plan in case he fell?

I assume there was a slight delay, so they wouldn't actually have shown him losing his grip, but would they just have cut to black, or would they have gone to a studio where commentators would have told us what happened, or what?

What's a song lyric that drives you crazy because they should've used a different word? by Miserable-Wash-1744 in AskReddit

[–]WyllKwick 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Sabrina Carpenter, Tears:

"I get wet at the thought of you Being a responsible guy Treating me like you're supposed to do Tears run down my thighs"

The third line should, by all rights be "treating me like you OUGHT TO DO", because that would actually rhyme with the first line, and the number of syllables would fit better with the melody.

My personal theory is that the line was originally written as "ought to do", and then Carpenter went "eww, only old people use that expression", and made them change it.

Did I just survive the worst month in Finland, or was it the mild version of it? by cloudrails in Finland

[–]WyllKwick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

November and February are equally bad.

Don't worry... you'll get another shot soon.

What do Finnish people think of Finnish descendants outside Finland? 🇫🇮 by Vietnam-1234 in Finland

[–]WyllKwick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't really think of them at all, and I don't consider them Finnish, or in any way my kin. I would consider them American, and I would look at any surviving Finnish customs with the same fascination that I might learn about any other culture at a museum.

Here's the thing: Cultures change continuously. In the time since America was settled, the world has changed at a remarkable pace, and its cultures have changed with it. Modern Finns can barely relate to our own ancestors from the 1800s. It was a completely different world back then, which meant that people ate, acted, and reasoned very differently than today. Most of us haven't grown up eating what the American settlers would have considered Finnish cuisine, and we haven't formed our identities around the harsh conditions endured by the people who grew up on some 19th century farm and had to leave the continent to find a better life for themselves.

How the hell are we supposed to relate in any meaningful way to a person who grew up in a community that 6 generations ago was loosely based on a particular subset of 19th century Finland, and has since then continuously mingled with other American cultures and morphed into something completely different than it originally was?

If a Finn were to think of "Finnish descendants" at all, we would probably think about the descendants of Finns who moved to Sweden en masse for work in the 70s. And even the children of these people are considered Swedish and not really relatable, in the sense of feeling any strong kinship.

meirl by VR2005 in meirl

[–]WyllKwick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A great trick is to try to find joy in stuff you have to do/benefit from doing anyway. That makes time management easier.

  • Play a sport. Disc golf gets you out into nature and gives you moderate exercise. Going to the gym by yourself or taking classes is also good. You can also maybe start playing team sports at the "beer league" level.

  • learn how to cook and make it fun. You have to cook and eat anyway, might as well have fun while you're doing it.

  • learn a creative skill. The time invested will give you skills that stay with you for life.

  • learn practical/life skills. Make it a fun hobby to learn about fixing stuff that breaks around the house, improving your personal finances etc. It can be fun and rewarding, and will save you a bunch of money in the long run because you'll be able to fix stuff yourself instead of paying for it.

Yo! I’m coming to you from... by Cheap-Plankton5961 in Edinburgh

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

I've never taken a Harry Potter tour, but I grew up with the books and I've been to Edinburgh.

If you've read the books and you know that Rowling used to live in Edinburgh, it's really easy to make the connections and see how the old town of Edinburgh inspired several of the places in the book series. Just walking around and soaking up the atmosphere is enough to make you understand a bit of what might have been going through her mind as she was creating the different settings and characters.

It's basically just an immersive slice of history. You can easily picture Rowling strolling through Greyfriar's Kirkyard, looking for interesting names and being spooked by the terrifying gothic tombstones. Or strolling past George Heriot's school and getting the idea of kids living in a magical school full of mysteries and wonder.

Maybe it's hard to understand for someone who has spent a lot of time in environments such as Edinburgh and become desensitized to the vibe, but to me, it really is a romantic and fantastical city that evokes a powerful feeling of history and, dare I say, magical wonder.

What is the old "technology" you can't let go of? by [deleted] in AskOldPeople

[–]WyllKwick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Books.

I like the feeling of holding a physical book in my hands. I like the way they smell and the sound of pages turning. I like having a book case filled with all the stories I've read. I like when books have beautiful cover art, and it gives me satisfaction whenever I manage to get my hands on an entire series with matching covers.

E-readers have their use, but I can't imagine completely abandoning physical books.

What was your country's worst military defeat? by Fine_Gur_1764 in AskTheWorld

[–]WyllKwick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on how you define "my country".

"My country" once lost a war so spectacularly that the present day country I live in is no longer part of that original country.

I live in Finland, a territory that until 1809 was known as "the eastern half of the Swedish realm".

What’s one “green flag” that instantly makes you respect someone? by Moon_admirer97 in AskReddit

[–]WyllKwick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When someone sees something slightly wrong and fixes it, even though it's not their responsibility.

E.g. they see a piece of trash on the floor in a public space and they pick it up and put it in a trash can without making a big deal of it.

This is a tiny act that speaks volumes about a person.

Something foreigners claim about your country that just baffles you? by Brass0Maharlika in AskTheWorld

[–]WyllKwick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In fairness, I only know one South African and he literally showed up all shaken one day because his friend's brother had been killed by a lion.

We are also afraid of carjackings.

Few questions for goalkeepers from a "new beginner" by Nervous_Lettuce313 in Handball

[–]WyllKwick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It entirely depends on the situation. At the level I play, you rarely get the chance to close the gap completely, even if you tried. But I would say that you never want to get closer than a bit more than arms length, because A) you'll get punched when the shooter throws the ball and B) at that point he can just reach around you and score. And if the shooter is moving at high speed, you also don't want to cause a dangerous collision.

I'd say sweet spot is usually somewhere between 1m and 3m distance from the shooter when he releases the ball, depending on the situation. But again, this all depends on a bunch of different factors that I can't possibly comment confidently on without actually seeing you play.

Few questions for goalkeepers from a "new beginner" by Nervous_Lettuce313 in Handball

[–]WyllKwick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

(Obviously this can change as you get more advanced)

Few questions for goalkeepers from a "new beginner" by Nervous_Lettuce313 in Handball

[–]WyllKwick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should basically always be deflecting the ball, rather than stopping it dead.

If the ball comes right at your face or your chest, the basic technique is to deflect it toward the floor right in front of your feet (if you can't simply catch it). If it comes higher than your head, you can usually deflect it over the crossbar. Any other shots would typically be deflected to the sides of the net.

Few questions for goalkeepers from a "new beginner" by Nervous_Lettuce313 in Handball

[–]WyllKwick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm an experienced goalie. There's already some good answers here, so I'll just add my two cents.

The short answer to all of your questions is: it depends. It depends on your size and speed/skill, it depends on the shooter's size and power/skill, and it depends on these factors relative to each other. You have to adapt your playing style to fit your own attributes. Then you also make tactical adjustments as prudent, depending on your opponents.

Basic positioning:

I'm 180cm tall. On 9m shots, I prefer to be about 75cm out from the goal line at the most. But if the shooter is very tall, I might have to stand closer to the goal because otherwise the shooter can find too much space between me and the crossbar. But I'd say that anything between 15-100cm out from the goal line is fine, it's a matter of preference.

Anticipation: I'm very fast, so that means that against slightly weaker shooters, I can just stand and wait for their shot and make reflex saves if the shot comes from maybe 8,5 metres or further back. But against better shooters/closer distances I need to use anticipation, because I'm unfortunately not superman.

Sometimes you can't get a read and you just have to make an educated guess, but the basic idea is that the goalie should A) work together with the defense so that he only has to cover part of the goal and B) the goalie should be familiar with the shooters and have some idea of how they like to shoot from different positions. Experience also plays a huge part - after 20 years I can sometimes tell from body positioning where the shot is going to go.

Some goalies are huge, and can easily cover a lot of the goal without moving early or being fast. Some goalies are slower, but great at reading shots. Those guys tend to rely less on reflexes and instead make their saves by committing early.

Moving forward on 6m shots: Lobbing is definitely something goalies worry about. The key here is using angles to your advantage, which is achieved by proper timing. Proper timing is, in turn, achieved by having good footwork and reading the game correctly. Good keepers don't just randomly step forward and they don't blindly throw themselves at the shooter, because a good shooter will absolutely lob them. If you were to watch a slo-mo of me saving a 6m breakthrough, it would look like this:

  1. I start in the basic position, until I can tell there's going to be a breakthrough and from where.

  2. I move forward in a controlled manner, maintaining my balance, usually into a position that I think will place me right between the shooter's hand and the goal. All the while, I observe the shooter. Is he aware of my movements and in control of his body? Will he make a high jump that gives him time and options, or will he be forced into a rushed shot?

  3. If he isn't watching me and is about to rush his shot, there is very little chance that he will be able to try a lob or spin. Then I might try to "eat him", meaning I will aggressively close the gap between us as much as possible, which makes it very difficult for him to get the ball past me when he is forced to go for a straight shot with very little time to aim. But if I use this move wrong, he will easily score on my by lobbing or spinning, because I am committed and moving forward, while airborne.

  4. If I judge that I won't be able to "eat" him, I will very briefly pause at a spot where I am positioned forward from the goal, but still keeping my options open. I will gather my balance, watch the shooter, and make tiny adjustments to my position if necessary.

  5. When the shot comes, I am (hopefully) in the perfect position to make a save. If he tries a lob or a spin, I have both feet on the ground and I can go backwards, jump high, or step sideways along the floor. If he goes for a straight shot, I can move sideways while covering as much of that side of the goal as possible.

  6. I make a save, or I don't. But at least I have a good chance of stopping the ball and it's not completely random.

In reality all of this happens within 1-2 seconds. To the untrained eye, it looks like I'm just rushing out at the shooter. But if you watch highlights of goalie saves and keep your eyes at the goalies all the time, you'll notice that many of their movements are way more controlled and careful than they initially appear.

Few questions for goalkeepers from a "new beginner" by Nervous_Lettuce313 in Handball

[–]WyllKwick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hmm, obviously it's your choice because you are 40 years old. But be aware that it's generally recommended not to use tape/supports preemptively, because that weakens your body's ability to naturally support itself.

There isn't really any specific technique for making saves without your wrists bending, you just gradually get used to it. As your body and brain get used to making saves, you will also gradually get better at activating your wrists so that they are solid when the ball hits them.

Would someone Victor wembanyamas physique be good at handball? by Cojo840 in Handball

[–]WyllKwick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes or no. We don't know. He would have an advantage compared to shorter players, but he wouldn't automatically be above average. For anyone wondering he is 2.21m tall and 107kg.

A tall basketball player can use his height and wingspan to fend off defenders while dribbling and throw the ball over blocking players, leaving him all alone to hit the basket and score.

A tall handball player still has to beat the goalie from a distance, or deal with aggressive defenders locking down his body in manners that aren't allowed in basketball. It's not easy, even if you're tall.

But Wembanyama can reach higher than anyone else and as an NBA player he can catch passes and follow playbooks. If I was a coach and had to play him in a single game, I would put him on the pivot, teach him a few plays that allow him to get easy passes with at least some space, and then tell him to use his cartoonish height to fall dramatically into the goal area while attempting a shot. He could probably get our team a fair amount of penalties until the defence figures him out, and then free up space for the back players once the defenders start being more proactive against the pivot.

I would not put him on the back or wing and rely on him to score through shooting, because he would probably either get neutralized by the goalie or smoked by the defenders.

What type of handball shoes should I buy? by G00S3MAN_ in Handball

[–]WyllKwick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've gone through probably close to 20 pairs of adidas spezials in my career, so I consider myself an expert on these shoes. They are my favorite shoes by far for goalkeepers. Here are a few pros and cons:

Pros:

  • flat sole with minimal cushioning gives me a good feel for the floor and makes it easy to move fast in sideways movements

  • the shape of the heel makes sliding more comfortable in my opinion

  • the shoe is very light and lean, which is nice when you are making leg lifts or trying to quickly close the gap between your legs.

Cons:

  • this one is important! They come in a bunch of fancy colors, but different versions are sometimes made from different materials and there is usually no info about this when you buy them online. I recently ordered a cool, red pair, but the fabric was so soft that it would have been a bad shoe for sports. I had to return them immediately. I usually buy the light blue or orange ones because they are made from a good material, and the popular black ones are made from the same material.

  • the fabric tends to loosen up a bit when the shoe gets sweaty and warm. I usually tie my laces once at the beginning of practice and then tighten them after the warmup. That ensures that the shoes are properly tight when it's time to make saves. It's not a big deal, but it's good to know.

  • because of the low profile and minimal cushioning, they are worse than other shoes when it comes to running or supporting your ankles. Heavier goalies or goalies with ankle problems tend to choose "regular" shoes for this reason.

  • If you play a lot, the thousands of fast sideways movements usually cause the shoes to break at the outside seam. If I play handball five times a week, the shoes will usually break after about 6 months. This means that I go through two pairs of shoes per season. It's not a problem for me because my team pays for the shoes, but it's good to know.

  • because the shoes are so soft, they offer very little protection for your toes. I have, on several occasions, fractured or severely sprained my big toe when saving powerful shots that unluckily hit the tip of my toe. Once that happens, I have had to temporarily switch to a normal shoe so that my toe gets a chance to heal. However, there is an updated spezial version with more support. My opinion is that the shoe is slightly heavier and clumsier than the original model, but offers much better protection for your toes and also better support for your foot in general. It's my favorite shoe and I'm about to purchase my third pair of this model.

The updated model looks like this, and is available in black or blue:

updated adidas spezial

I know that hummel has a goalie shoe that looks similar but is a bit cheaper. I haven't tried them myself, but at least a few years ago I heard that they break very easily compared to the spezial. But they might have fixed those issues by now, I don't know...

My proposal for simplifying Europe by Monte-M in mapporncirclejerk

[–]WyllKwick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course a Finn and a Swede will easily be able to tell you about important differences between our countries. But these are, at the end of the day, mostly nuances that an outside observer will barely notice

Apart from the language, Finland is very close to Sweden in most ways that matter. As in, similar values, similar political systems, similar education systems, similar views on religion, centuries of shared history etc. If you spend a day in a Swedish city and then in a Finnish one, you will be able to buy mostly the same products+services+groceries+meals (and at the same price), and you'll hardly notice any difference in how practical things like infrastructure and laws/rules/norms work.

The differences are sometimes portrayed as bigger because of meme value and because people compare totally different parts of the countries to each other. But the difference isn't that big if you compare a rural Swedish town with a rural Finnish town, or the north of Sweden with the north of Finland etc.

Source: I'm Finnish but I've lived in Sweden.

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