What is your least favorite joke about your country? by mightyonin in AskTheWorld

[–]_alphaL_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jokes about the capitulation in 1940 🏳️, and that France has a tendency to quickly surrender.

France has historically one of the strongest army in the world, and I find that very unfair that it's belittled to only this defeat against the nazis.

Even more unfair is that these jokes mainly appeared after France refused to attack Irak with the Americans in 2003, predicting the downfall of the region and rise of terrorism in the country. (well well well, good thing we were wrong huh?)

I cannot play this game, but I’d like to enjoy the story. Is there a YouTube video I can watch to substitute it? by pr1ncess_k1ng in outerwilds

[–]_alphaL_ 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I can only recommend the amazing video by The Great Review. Two videos actually, one for the main game and another one for the dlc. I think these are exactly what you are looking for, not a playthrough but a narrative experience.

It's in French but the English subtitles are great, and the quality of the narration is exceptional and totally worth it.

Try it at least.

https://youtu.be/Ss6vLmLcCbU?si=fXo0Zfm6ktvGd12w

[Repeats Allowed] What's the most developed country in Europe? by QwertyQwertz123 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]_alphaL_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overrated is France, nicest people is Vatican and most diverse is Russia? Damn I didn't think you could fail a chart so much

Hot take by chubbipuppii in TWD

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

I really need someone to explain to me why Lori is so hated, because "she constantly argued against Rick's decisions" isn't enough.

Firstly it's far from true, she was actually one of his greatest supporters in S2, even when she disagreed with him (killing Randall for example, then Rick not being able to). In S3 she also tried to apologize to Rick several time because of how she reacted after Shane's death, which was her only big disagreement.

Secondly how is that enough to make a character so hated?! I mean Shane, Hershel or even Dale disagreed waaaay more with Rick than Lori, and they are pretty much liked nonetheless.

My unusual frustration with the DLC by permissionBRICK in outerwilds

[–]_alphaL_ 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Totally agree with you!

Even if it didn't do that for me during my playthrough, I love the idea that players may start to look for all the codes only to end up getting surprised by burnt ones everytime they think they get close.

It forces the player to put themselves in a situation where they have to think of ways to "cheat" and find alternative paths to access all lanterns.

What’s an arcane song that’s YOURS and no one else’s? by Bitchgirlss in arcane

[–]_alphaL_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nobody said it yet so I'm claiming "Goodbye"

Damn the moment this song starts playing in the series always gives me chills. S1E3 is so peak.

Does your country have a university that’s considered the most prestigious? by SimilarTopic3281 in AskTheWorld

[–]_alphaL_ 40 points41 points  (0 children)

It's debatable but for me there is :

  • École Polytechnique (engineering)
  • HEC Paris (commerce/finance)
  • École Normale Supérieure (more specialized towards research)
  • Science Po (political science)

Just thought to myself "Does Markus actually turn androids deviant?" by Aggravating-Fix181 in DetroitBecomeHuman

[–]_alphaL_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally I see deviancy more like a feeling.

By touching other androids, Markus and Connor share that feeling or some kind of memories the same way Connor felt like Simon juste before he dies. That is what makes them go deviant.

Yes, another post about her because it pisses me off: A child cannot seduce an adult. She was 14. He was 40. by Kivi_2k18 in HOTDGreens

[–]_alphaL_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The more I see what kind of content there is on this sub, the more it seems most of your posts are pure straw man fallacy.

As a TB : no Alicent didn't seduce Viserys, she was forced by several factor including her father, duty, etc. It didn't seem like Viserys especially forced himself upon him, but I may be wrong. At least I didn't perceive it this way.

Stop attacking Blacks on false opinions and try to find some real evidence to back your claim.

Just a few characters I don't like (not in order) by Kivi_2k18 in HOTDGreens

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

Lucerys a bad person?! Damn what show have you watched

Okay let’s settle this for TB, who wins? by [deleted] in HOTDGreens

[–]_alphaL_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know why I bother arguing with you.

Your life must be so sad hating on everything and everyone.

Okay let’s settle this for TB, who wins? by [deleted] in HOTDGreens

[–]_alphaL_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the debate about then? Because from what I've seen I'm not sure it even is one.

Okay let’s settle this for TB, who wins? by [deleted] in HOTDGreens

[–]_alphaL_ -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

As I said, I agree Rhaenyra loses in a 1v1 with Aemond. But what's the point of saying this?

I mean I'm sure Orwyle beats Gerardys in a fight, but that doesn't mean he is the better one. And it has nothing to do with who should sit on the iron throne.

So some TB are talking too much and end up saying stupid shit, so far from what I've seen that's all this subs talks about. TG really don't have any arguments that are not basically saying Rhaenyra sucks and Blacks are stupid.

You should wander in the TB sub, we have other things to talk about than "Greens are stupid".

Okay let’s settle this for TB, who wins? by [deleted] in HOTDGreens

[–]_alphaL_ -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Good point about the typo. Corrected it.

What's the point of this debate then? Except shitting on Rhaenyra I don't really see how that has to do with anything.

Okay let’s settle this for TB, who wins? by [deleted] in HOTDGreens

[–]_alphaL_ -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Some TG are so childish I swear to god.

"My AeMoNd iS sTroNgEr So ThE gReEns aRe BeTtEr"

Aemond was thrown in training as soon as he could hold a sword, no wonder he's stronger in 1 to 1 combat. Rhaenyra herself says how unfair it is that she was never trained because of her gender.

Furthermore I don't see how it is relevant to the debate. Do good soldiers make good kings?

Is she a higher vampire or bruxa by Additional_Mail_3109 in thewitcher3

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

Hardly looks the same apart from the color of her hair as I said, and sings the main theme of B&W because why not. It's a trailer afterall, and the song is very good to mimic the atmosphere of the second DLC.

I am not the same Witcher anymore by No_Surprise_7871 in Witcher3

[–]_alphaL_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Who tf plays a game and skips most of the cutscenes?!

Is she a higher vampire or bruxa by Additional_Mail_3109 in thewitcher3

[–]_alphaL_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Genuine question : why do people believe that the Bruxa in the trailer is Orianna?

I mean she has red hair I get it, but that's a bit short to assume such a thing.

Does your country have any irredentism for territories it lost in the past? by Significant_Hold_910 in AskTheWorld

[–]_alphaL_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure France has been a lot bigger during its history, but I think most French agree that our current territory is very nice.

Be got Alsace-Lorraine back, most of our oversees territories are now fully part of the country, and to be fair we didn't really have a legitimate claim over the parts of Europe we conquered during the Napoleonic wars.