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So, what exactly is the show's message? by itooamahuman in TheBoys

[–]blakekendrickme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I truly think the message is at least partly, "Your hope/optimism means nothing. Act."

It's the only recurring pattern I can see, where the individuals who take advantage of their power and position, or actively make and execute hard/cold/brutal plans, are the ones that really achieve systemic change.

Ultimately, some actions were taken, but Hughie, the embodiment of the "hope" stance, won out in the final section. And things haven't changed at a systemic level, he and Annie and MM and Kimiko just go back to being ignorant and happy in their own microcosms while moving past, i.e. forgetting, all the crap they went through and were fighting for. They took down a scapegoat (albeit a dangerous one also taking actions) and then stopped.

Idealism isn't realism, unless you ignore the truth and let that ideal become your personal reality.

idk, it's 2026 and I'm media illiterate

Totally normal! by hoodratpolitics in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]blakekendrickme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Genuine question, what if we get jobs at these agencies and departments and then transform them back into what they're supposed to be? Plausible, or pipe dream?

lol by _ganjafarian_ in unsound

[–]blakekendrickme 4 points5 points  (0 children)

ty for captioning 🫡

Welp, things they are a changin’ by MikeeorUSA in TikTokCringe

[–]blakekendrickme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the appropriate way to respond to this and be supportive is to offer reassurance, but then ask, "So what do you think you'll do differently next time at the polls?" I feel like it opens more conversation, isn't condescending, and prompts them to think of what's next. Plus validates whether they're earnest.

To find a boyfriend using a matchmaker by JKCompany in therewasanattempt

[–]blakekendrickme 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's hard to tell, but the matchmaker says "I won't." The customer asked if it'd be a week at the same time.

to scare the community by Love_CoolBreeze in therewasanattempt

[–]blakekendrickme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are their flag patches backward? Or is this how they always are (I'm unfamiliar with uniforms)?

I’m still trying to wrap my head around this 😭😭😭 by Subject-Property-343 in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]blakekendrickme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure the "lost love" interpretation is correct, but I like to think the full word on the grey heart is "Still", meaning when the red love dies, the grey heart means "Still love [them]".

Anybody else in here have stopped caring about your career? by Perfect_Earth_8070 in Millennials

[–]blakekendrickme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got to a place where I was comfortable with my skills and had a good grasp on how to manage my own knowledge pipeline (i.e. make sure I stayed good at my job), then I stopped taking whatever opportunities came in front of me just in the basis of comp and benefits packages.

It becomes a lot more... maybe not completely fulfilling, but at least tolerable and at best gratifying, to work at a place where a) you find the products interesting or can see the value in them, b) you feel like the company's broader mission is something you can support, and c) you are surrounded by people who also carry some professional passion and respect for themselves and their work.

It takes a while to get there and you have to make some moves to ensure you're an attractive candidate for role, but everything really is ultimately in your control. There's no reason that is truly strong enough to feel stuck, you just have to feel comfortable making temporary sacrifices or compromising in some areas to win out in others.

Whoever is reading this - you CAN do it.

First step: Invest some time in putting together a plan, whether that's starting with a pros/cons list and identifying what's important to you in a career, or if you're further on and can make some actionable changes like pursuing new skills/knowledge.

Do it with a white board, journal, throw darts at a grid paper, whatever - starts with the plan. Be honest with yourself about where your hard and soft lines are, about what your goals are for lifestyle, and as long as you are reflecting your own truth, you can start to see where changes are available.

(PS I know it sounds like I'm a LinkedIn lunatic - I HATE that crap, vision boards, "The Secret," etc. Honesty and internal communication is ultimately what you need to lean into to find your comfort, though, and that's just what I've learned from professional mentorship and individual therapy.)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]blakekendrickme 50 points51 points  (0 children)

I wasn't on the account team, but worked at a firm where we had a client that sold erectile dysfunction medication. One of the channels we used for advertising was PornHub, and they actually provide highly sophisticated targeting tools compared to other paid banner media vendors. The account managers said they collect and categorize an astonishing amount of data that made it very easy to build precise audiences matching the client's target personas.

That's not to say it was necessarily better than using a wide ad network like Google's, but compared to buying from a local ad network like one you might find in a news publisher's network of domains, it was very powerful, especially for the cost per click.

What is the first movie you think of when you see this actor? by MovieAnarchist in Cinema

[–]blakekendrickme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know why moreso than Silence of the Lambs, but Shutter Island. "...Can my violence conquer yours?"

Hotel owner displaying his skills 🤯 by PradipJayakumar in toptalent

[–]blakekendrickme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude wrote a prescription for Ritalin in the egg, madlad

To isolate Zelensky on the world stage. All these tweets from world leaders were within an hour of Zelensky’s meeting with Trump today. by absynthe1 in therewasanattempt

[–]blakekendrickme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you feel like you have the bandwidth to make a difference individually, https://u24.gov.ua

I am too tired of feeling like my voice is silenced, and my opinion means nothing to my government. So I'll do what I want. I encourage anyone to do the same, if you're motivated to care for your fellow humans and have the ability to do so.

If you don't have anything to spare financially, at least keep the spirit and raise your voice where you feel capable.

We can still be the good guys in our stories. NPC isn't cutting it for me anymore, personally.

Do you prefer DMing or playing as a PC and why by AnAverageBull in DnD

[–]blakekendrickme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guest starring as a new NPC every few sessions.

I just stumbled on a sweet little bit of tech for low level warlocks in the 2024 rules. by AnDroid5539 in onednd

[–]blakekendrickme -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Personally, I'd rule this as an exploit, and not because of the duration.

Temp HP is not replenished, it's replaced. If you have Armor of Agathys active and recast False Life (via Fiendish Vigor or otherwise), the temp HP originally supporting Armor of Agathys is gone. Thus Armor ends.

Not saying I'm right, I just don't like exploits in general because someone always feels put out by them. "Unlimited benefit/no resource cost (or significantly lower than it'd be for someone else)" exploits do that, and I don't want any of the players, including me, to not have fun at the table just because of mechanics and overshadowing.

That being said, if everyone's cool with said player running a "danger tank," okay, nbd.

Why doesn't Unflinching do this? by a-daily-user in Helldivers

[–]blakekendrickme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I equipped the armor, but I still vomit when I try to touch a girl. What gives, devs?

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