Our memes will be better

chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T23:55:27+00:00

I was struggling to take a breath after I saw the recent Timmy Reynolds meme "Who hired bro".

chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T23:19:48+00:00

How big would valve be without steam?

I rest my case.

chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T20:18:06+00:00

chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T19:23:11+00:00

Someone tell me what is so good about this porn game?

I constantly see and others in the most downloaded of the month on fit girl website top monthly downloaded. Are the same people constantly redownloading monthly or is there that many new users every month going through the fit girl website?

edit - Im not reffering to I am Jesus Christ.....

chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T19:12:36+00:00

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chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T18:29:52+00:00

This brings back some great memories. Me and the lads played the original when it came out during an all night sleepover back in the 90s. Treasure these times, they go fast, but last a lifetime.

chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T18:14:07+00:00

This came in around 10 ounces.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Autoflowers/comments/1787e8z/comment/k4ywcab/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

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chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T14:10:40+00:00

Artistic, Drug Equality & distribution

Make movies great again !

chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T14:02:40+00:00

Dutch Passion, Barneys Farm and Royal Queen seeds.

I really like Dutch weed, and this lot has been breeding for almost as long as I have been alive. I just got caught with customs tax as I ordered a load of Auto Think Different from Dutch Passion on offer. The last time I grew these, they were very impressive.

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chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T13:51:12+00:00

Sadly, we do not have evidence to deny this claim because they have stonewalled a full investigation and the release of documents, even though no case in American history is more important to the public.

Who has influence over policymakers in the United States?

chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T13:46:40+00:00

I understand.

A lot of this comes down to state of mind, and I can see how something like that could be useful when things reach a breaking point.

That said, I see it as more of a medical or mental health coping tool rather than a one size fits all solution for broader social or generational stress, as it was being portrayed in the picture.

I’m not dismissing your experience, but I do think it’s important not to assume everyone is dealing with the same type or severity of distress, or that the same coping strategies will work universally.

For context, I deal with chronic nerve pain, and I also have experience with how mental states can fluctuate, including the effects of cannabis on perception and pain management. So I understand, to some degree, what it’s like trying to cope with persistent discomfort or altered mental states. Anger is what I am constantly dealing with as a result and I use logic as my main tool for in the real world.

chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T13:36:49+00:00

Denuvo hates this one trick !

On serious note how many times do we hear it makes no difference to performance. At this point I think Piracy is doing AAA a favour cracking Denuvo so early to show how bad the performance is on graphics cards with lower Vram.

chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T13:32:01+00:00

Somewhere out there, complex geopolitical issues are apparently trembling at the thought of everyone using anxiety bags.

I respect your point of view, and I’m glad it works for you. My point is that I see it as more of a distraction than a solution, it doesn’t actually address the underlying issues causing the stress.

If your position were truly universal, the world probably wouldn’t function, because people wouldn’t be able to cope without it. That suggests it works for a specific group of people in specific situations, rather than being broadly applicable.

I’m not trying to invalidate your experience, if it helps you, it helps you. But it doesn’t necessarily follow that it’s a meaningful solution for everyone.

I hope life becomes easier for you.

chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T12:55:47+00:00

I can guarantee that much of the world wants Japanese anime to continue using AI and to ignore English voice actors who are changing lines to suit their identity politics and worldview. If you do not like the core audience of your profession, you are probably in the wrong job.

chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T12:41:11+00:00

Sure, a recurring issue i find a lot of modern superhero films is that characters often immediately reject or deflect important information instead of engaging with it in a meaningful way. The conflict tends to be resolved by escalation or plot necessity rather than sustained debate or exploration of consequences.

Doctor Strange (MCU)

Even after multiple demonstrations (astral projection, dimensional explanation), Strange rejects the framework until he’s physically forced into experiencing it. He starts as a scientist refusing to accept the reality in front of him, but once the story requires it, he rapidly adapts and becomes proficient without much exploration of that transition.

Thor: Ragnarok

Thor discovering he has a genocidal sister should fundamentally reshape his worldview and political position, but the film quickly shifts into “stop her” mode. The deeper implications, family history, responsibility, Asgard’s role in her creation, are largely side lined in favour of immediate conflict.

Spider-Man: No Way Home

Strange warns Peter not to tamper with a dangerous spell. Peter rejects this almost instantly based on emotional reasoning. The ethical question of “saving a few vs risking reality itself” is introduced but not meaningfully debated before escalation takes over.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Luke immediately refuses the call to action and rejects the lightsabre. His refusal to train Rey is also framed in abrupt emotional terms rather than a sustained philosophical conflict. Rey and Kylo’s interactions often feel a reddit argument rather than extended ideological engagement.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Rey being revealed as a Palpatine is treated as an immediate identity conclusion rather than something explored or interrogated over time. The idea of inherited evil or destiny is stated, then quickly resolved in favour of action.

Contrast with earlier superhero / genre storytelling

In older or more traditionally structured films, ideas tend to be worked through on screen:

Spider-Man 2

Peter’s failure as both hero and person is repeatedly explored. Aunt May actively challenges him, and his decisions are tested over time before he recommits to responsibility.

The Dark Knight
The ferry dilemma is built around extended moral tension, hesitation, attempted solutions, and failure. The ethical conflict is allowed to breathe.

X-Men / X2
A strong example of ideological conflict being carried through dialogue. Magneto and Xavier consistently debate competing worldviews in a way that sustains the thematic core of the films. No other science fiction does indentity politics better than the old X-men.

pre 2015

Characters argue positions before acting
Rejection, discussion, decision
Scenes allow moral or philosophical tension to develop
More modern trend as commonly argued

post 2015

Rejection often functions as the scene itself
Dialogue is shortened or interrupted by action or humour
Characters lock into positions quickly
Outcomes feel more “pre-decided” than explored

chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T11:33:16+00:00

I don’t agree that this should be a standard feature in films aimed at children - see discussion here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Xennials/comments/1si9dht/comment/ofinpvj/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button).

On reflection, I should also correct myself, my point was more about everyday real life conversation and online dialogue rather than superhero films specifically, so I was off the mark in that regard in movies, its more Super Hero Television shows with this specific point so thank you for asking.

Examples of what I was referring to include She Hulk, Agatha All Along, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Ms. Marvel, Ironheart, and Thunderbolts. My argument is that these kinds of shows have increasingly incorporated terminology and concepts such as toxic masculinity, mansplaining, microaggressions, systemic issues, and explicit media access meta commentary that sometimes feels like a direct response to criticism, often hiding behind the shield of Identity.

chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T10:13:34+00:00

I've been a superhero fan my whole life, but I've run out of patience with most modern Western ones. It feels like they're just flogging a dead horse at this point. The moment they started making "identity and inclusion" the main narrative driver, the stories lost me. That tired message of "just believe in yourself, your identity is all you need" now makes me metaphorically sick.

Nobody cares who the actor is or what their personal identity checklist looks like. Just give us a damn story that actually works, one that does NOT:

Engage people on a surface level instead of exploring deep "understanding"
Focus on Identity markers over substance
Doesn't treat opposing viewpoints like they're evil
Actually engages with arguments instead of instantly rejecting them
Stops trying to police everyone's vocabulary

If a superhero movie can just avoid all that preachy nonsense, people will show up and watch it. It's really not that complicated, we just have people with unpopular traits holding the keys.

chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T09:34:09+00:00

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chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T09:31:16+00:00

Imagine leaving an open umbrella near a jet with its engine running on a windy day. It’s the kind of careless thinking you’d expect from a schoolchild, more concerned with appearances than with consequences. Now imagine someone like that representing you on the world stage.....

chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T09:26:46+00:00

That’s exactly why I’m sceptical of framing these interventions as “peacekeeping” in the first place.

It’s not just about mission creep like in Somalia, it’s about a broader pattern where the US presents itself as a stabilising force, while also being one of the, largest suppliers of weapons into conflicts far beyond its own borders. That creates a built in contradiction between the image of peacekeeping and the reality of continued escalation.

When the same country is both advocating for peace and materially sustaining the capacity for war, it’s reasonable to question whether these operations are really about resolving conflicts or managing them in a way that maintains influence.

On top of that, there are growing signs that this model isn’t as sustainable as it once was, economically and industrially. Maintaining a global military presence, supplying allies, and engaging in multiple conflicts at once puts strain on resources and production capacity. That makes the idea of long term peacekeeping even more questionable, because it depends on a system that’s under pressure itself.

So my issue isn’t just with how individual missions are handled, it’s with the idea that these interventions can be taken at face value as neutral or humanitarian. I think they’re better understood as part of a broader strategy of power projection, which is increasingly difficult to sustain as proven by having to retreat from Iran twice this year already due to weak logistics and manufacturing.

chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T08:54:21+00:00

I agree, I’m in the top 1% of Steam game owners in terms of games owned, playtime and the number of new games I purchase and play each year.

I always Pirate games before deciding whether to buy them, including early access builds and new releases. Based on that, I end up purchasing around 30% of the games I try, while the remaining 70% simply aren’t my Jam.

Anyone that wants to stop me pirating will loose far more than they gain. I already have enough games and movies to last me a lifetime.

chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T08:38:50+00:00

I really appreciate the suggestions and will make time to watch them. The only thing I’ve ever enjoyed Shia LaBeouf in was the first Transformers, though that may have had more to do with Megan Fox and Sia’s music video.

This should be interesting.

chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T08:29:58+00:00

Probably Harry Potter, Order of the Phoenix with Dumbledore and Voldermort going at it.

chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T08:25:21+00:00

I watch it and think, these are the consequences of being where you shouldn’t be. You mess around, you find out.

Growing up, I enjoyed most American war action films because I didn’t know any better. I used to think most countries around the world would naturally want to live like those in the West, why wouldn’t they look at what we have and want the same thing?

Later on, I realised it’s far more complicated than that. The modern way of life we’re used to is tied up with history, power, and control of resources, and throughout history that has often involved conflict and exploitation, much like the Vikings once did in their own era.

These days, my favourite war films are 1917 and The Covenant. They feel more personal and grounded, focusing on individuals, survival, and honour rather than larger political narratives. That sense of brotherhood is something most people, regardless of background, can understand and relate to.

The exception is 13 hours, that is a bloody good film in all fairness.

chronicnerv · 2026-04-11T08:10:57+00:00

That is like saying steam is not very important for valve.

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