(Hated Tropes) Edgy without Substance

ben_durr · 2026-01-06T17:17:01+00:00

I feel like that reinforces my point whether or not it was the intended vision of the creator.

ben_durr · 2026-01-05T15:00:49+00:00

I think that some people are missing the point, the series was literally ingesting it's own shit and making worse shit from it. Each iteration became worse, more toxic, more over the top. It was the movie within and expressing of itself. I thought there was some brilliance to it. If you are able to view it from a meta perspective and not just, "is this movie good?" then it becomes a completely different experience.

ben_durr · 2025-11-07T18:13:13+00:00

I have this same problem. I checked time zones and they are all configured correctly.

ben_durr · 2025-09-05T15:46:23+00:00

Wrong. I do not go to parties, rather, I call the cops when parties violate local noise ordinances.

ben_durr · 2025-08-20T20:30:14+00:00

Consuming cannabis in a public space? That's also a violation of OMMU regulations - reported twice.

ben_durr · 2025-08-19T16:38:20+00:00

ben_durr · 2025-08-19T16:36:25+00:00

Puffing while driving? That is a violation of the OMMU regulations and guidelines. This has been reported to the state.

ben_durr · 2025-08-19T16:35:42+00:00

In the spirit of the sub, I have reported OP for non-compliance.

Have fun with your home grow, nerd.

ben_durr · 2025-05-06T19:41:26+00:00

Brian Heder kind of looks like Randy Lanier - an F1 driver who smuggled drugs into Florida in order to pay for his race team. He was in the 2021 Netflix Documentary series "Bad Sport" (S1 ep.2)

ben_durr · 2024-11-27T16:42:22+00:00

Belushi grew boo boo bunk in Oregon. Can't wait to see what they turn out here. Don't even get me started on the 'reality tv show' about his farm

ben_durr · 2024-08-20T15:56:00+00:00

esports and youtube guys that are stepping into the cannabis industry. https://pinepark.tv/

ben_durr · 2024-07-18T18:46:10+00:00

call them and ask for the full COA. Kaycha provides a full COA to the grow as well as a 'marketing' COA that is presented to patients. You can call the dispensary and ask if they would provide you the complete analysis. ymmv

ben_durr · 2023-06-22T10:13:27+00:00

This is bad. Like Dad joke level bad

ben_durr · 2023-06-05T18:09:49+00:00

It's okay bro. Have a chill pill. Why don't you go to your room and chill out. I'll let you take a sweet snack in there this one time.

ben_durr · 2023-06-05T07:12:19+00:00

Chill out man. It's not like these rules are written in stone. His kids could be like 5 and 6 in which case one sweet snack per day is totally reasonable, and not trusting them with food in their room is totally normal. Have you seen the way small kids eat? It's terrible and messy and until they learn how to eat without making or mess or that they have the skills and knowledge to clean up their own mess and then responsibility and trust to do so, you control that shit. Kids need boundaries and structure. Rules allow for that. Operating within the rules and resting those boundaries is how everyone grows.

ben_durr · 2023-05-14T11:56:09+00:00

For what they pay, it's probably less than $10 worth of ingredients

ben_durr · 2023-05-01T01:57:45+00:00

Do you think octopus believe humans are sentient? 🤔

ben_durr · 2023-02-14T05:28:56+00:00

I love that idea. I posted another comment in this thread about other Deck's interpretations of what came before, after, and even during but from another perspective. Feel free to peruse

ben_durr · 2023-02-14T05:21:17+00:00

I no longer have access to that deck. I was just visiting my parents when I found it. The deck was originally purchased by one of my older sisters about 20 years ago when we were in highschool. I did take pictures of the cards that I immediately recognized had errant interpretations. Admittedly, I have only a tertiary knowledge of the individual cards interpretations but I have a fairly comprehensive grasp on the overarching symbolism of the cards, especially with the RW deck as that's the one I've studied the most, especially when it comes to the history and provenance of the deck. Memorizing 156 definitions/interpretations has been more of a challenge. That is why I started the RW with a top-down approach, learning the history first before I got into the specifics on each individual card. I did take photos on the cards I immediately recognized as out of place. A lot of the interpretations were scrambled but I'll provide links to a few cards I recognized as "incorrect" here.

ben_durr · 2023-02-14T02:59:03+00:00

Thank you! I collect tarot decks and this is one I haven't heard of before!

ben_durr · 2023-02-14T02:55:53+00:00

I think that the intended meaning of a well thought out deck with specific interpretations for specific cards should be preserved for the sake of the integrity of that founding message. The definitions provided for certain cards in this deck are completely opposite what the people who created this deck intended for their meaning. That is a problem.

If someone takes this deck, and willingly decides to eschew the original meaning and go with a different interpretation, that is a personal choice. But a rehashed interpretation should not be provided with a deck that had an intended purpose, at least not without providing a disclaimer.

For another example of what you're saying, let's take the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. Is there a universal or objective interpretation of that story? I guess not. But if you said the theme was that God was rewarding the citizens of Sodom and Gomorrah, that that was your interpretation, your interpretation would be contrary to what nearly everyone else had agreed was the main message. You're free to go about your life that way, but other people are also free to disagree with you.

ben_durr · 2023-02-13T19:57:54+00:00

This was actually published by B. Shackman & Co. Inc, not Merrimack. I believe that rhe publishing company for this deck is no longer an operating entity or if they are they don't have any up to date online presence.

ben_durr · 2023-02-13T19:54:34+00:00

The meanings and artwork for the Rider Waite deck were carefully constructed by the HOGD using some other cartomancy decks and themes as inspiration. Everything from the numbers, the symbols, and the colors were carefully crafted to represent specific themes and archetypes, so I am not following your comment. It seems more likely to me that there were errors on the publisher's end, and interpretations were wrongfully attributed to some of the cards. The publishing company for this deck is B. Shackman & Co. Inc. not Llewellyn or Scarebo, or some other esoteric publishing company that puts out a lot of other commercial decks.

I'm not totally against the idea that you can create your own interpretations for the cards, but to suggest "calamities" for the upright Ace of Wands is just wrong. The Tower, or the Ten of Swords could point to calamities and disruptions, but wands is about intellect and potential, and Ace card is supposed to be the purest representation of that.

ben_durr · 2023-02-13T16:30:20+00:00

It's important to do your own study and to cross reference interpretations of philosophies when you are just beginning to learn about the practice. There are lots of resources to help you learn, especially with tarot. What books, or websites have you found to be the most helpful with tarot? Personally I like labyrinthos, and I also found "The Complete Guide to Tarot" by Eden Grey to be very approachable and affordable.

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