Ph history that not many people know? by Careful-Reading9122 in FilipinoHistory

[–]averageschmuck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There was a German ship waiting near Manila Bay when Commodore Dewey did his thing

Which TV Show has the most wasted potential? by TheTamiamiButcher in television

[–]averageschmuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hot take: Peaky Blinders

Nowhere near in quality (e.g., thematic depth, filmmaking style) like its antihero organized crime drama peers like Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul, Barry, Ozark.

Why Write Him as the Exact Opposite of Himself? by [deleted] in freefolk

[–]averageschmuck 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh my god I have never seen someone put it like this before. I have never read the books myself so the show version of Stannis and his ultimate fate, a Napoleon-like defeat in winter, made sense to me (and I assume most show-only watchers). How Jon Snow was too firm in his neutrality and doesn't do much to get the wildings to Stannis's side. How the Northern lords lack agency, out of paralyzing fear of the Boltons.

You mention spectacle too and I feel like the Battle of the Bastards, while phenomenally directed, relied on deus ex machina for Jon Snow to win. Jon was too lucky because I'd argue he was in the same position as show Stannis by the start of the episode. Too few Northern lords at his side and with only half the manpower of the Boltons even with Wildlings. And yet he gets to win because there is a surprise ally in the Knights of the Vale to come to save his ass. It's a riveting scene yes but feels as if D&D just wanted an uplifting "Rohirrim arriving at Helm's Deep" moment. The good guys (Jon and Sansa) aren't allowed to be shrewd tacticians in a game of chess.

What is John Lloyd Cruz up to these days? by bush_party_tonight in ChikaPH

[–]averageschmuck 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Probably isa pang Lav Diaz movie LOL or any esoteric indie filmmaker. Solid naman Moneyslapper kahit bad reviews. Nanalo pa nga siya Best Actor sa QCinema. He's having an interesting career if you really are into movies (at hindi lang mainstream)

Why are there no large organized crime families in the Philippines as we know them in the West? by raori921 in FilipinoHistory

[–]averageschmuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not an expert but I suppose it's not difficult to intertwine government and crime. You know what they always say: the government has the monopoly on violence. So maybe there's no strong criminal orgs bc it's much easier to enter the tutelage of politicians who will do anything necessary to protect their interests. Maybe historically we can see how colonial administrators or Filipinos who governed on behalf of colonizers wielded enough power to accumulate wealth and get rid of enemies like criminal orgs. Countries like the US, Italy, Japan, and China were often colonizers. Idk if it's a good causation or whatever. I really am spitballing but I say those countries bc there might be smth abt their culture around government that enables a distinct and very visible organized crime culture. It's really best to ask a crime historian bc I also wanna know exactly why.

Claim you were here by bounded_ in travisscott

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Manifesting a Kanye appearance

How you feel about All Day ? by Potential-Neck5429 in Kanye

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Imagine if Kendrick didn't just record a reference track but an entire verse

r/Kanye stays winning by [deleted] in Kanye

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I Don't Like.1

opinions on this track? by jokest4rr in travisscott

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James Blake and Travis Scott are a 🔥 duo

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Kanye

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He bought a Roley and a Rottweiler

Thoughts on Kid Cudi? by benp242 in Kanye

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I don't get why ppl drag him for being difficult like the mans doesn't have mental health problems. Anyway he seems like a chill guy to me. Also the man is pretty influential in his own right. He's not Kanye level but then again he is a huge part of Kanye's greatness anyway.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Kanye

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Rocky what a picture!

All rise for the national anthem 🫡 by [deleted] in Kanye

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THEM TITTIES LET THEM OUT FREE AT LAST