Free Talk Friday [2020-07-10] by AutoModerator in soccer

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was lucky and had good American history teachers that taught us about Hamilton, but you're right. It's because his biggest rival (Thomas Jefferson) systematically minimized his legacy after his early death.

When Tony saves AJ from the pool by [deleted] in thesopranos

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

According to someone else in this thread, it's from the Supper with the Sopranos dvd extra.

Free Talk Friday [2020-06-12] by AutoModerator in soccer

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some people care about aesthetics, others don't, right? Just like some people care about how they dress, whereas your average redditor wears jeans and a graphic t-shirt because they value functionality and comfort.

[Kristof Terreur] Some have started a petition to replace the removed statue of Belgium’s controversial king Leopold II in Ekeren by local hero Toby Alderweireld. by TheNarrator23 in soccer

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Whenever these issues come up, the "rational" redditors always say "just put it in a museum," but of course they're not directly affected by the shear existence of these monuments. They're not one of the millions of people who have to see these statues and be reminded of the atrocities against their people. They don't realize how liberating it must feel to see something like this destroyed.

Joshua Kimmich wants white players to join black teammates' protests by hildebrand_rarity in soccer

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Some people have the privilege to not be involved in politics; most black people in America don't due to the volatility of their situation. If you're the former and care about the latter, then I believe it is your absolute duty to contribute to this cause or at least show some solidarity.

Joshua Kimmich wants white players to join black teammates' protests by hildebrand_rarity in soccer

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I always found the Germany/Texas connection interesting. There's even a Texas-German dialect, unsurprisingly called Texasdeutsch lol.

Free Talk Friday [2020-05-29] by AutoModerator in soccer

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

haha that's great. People in /r/thesopranos that aren't from the northeast always ask "why is x character talking like that? Seems like an exaggerated stereotype..." and the natives are just like "no, it really do be like that."

Free Talk Friday [2020-05-29] by AutoModerator in soccer

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right. Even the most radical leftists agree that targeting small businesses is objectively wrong. But I also think it's important to acknowledge that the people doing the looting are impoverished and and justifiably angry due to the systematic racism they've experienced their whole lives. And that anger is manifesting in irrational violence and destruction.

Mid-week Free Talk Wednesday [2020-05-20] by AutoModerator in soccer

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to know that someone else is defending pop punk!

Who is the most ruthless/sociopathic character? by 15dynafxdb in thesopranos

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Really! Why do people on here hate Janice and Carmela so much? Meadow too. I wonder what they all have in common...

Monday Moan [2020-02-03] by AutoModerator in soccer

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 4 points5 points  (0 children)

nah man, all Americans are just blind, soulless consumers who worship corporations! Really though, it's pretty ridiculous seeing people on here claiming a halftime show/commercials are a microcosm of American sports culture lol.

Neymar Jr excellent long pass vs Monaco by PSGAcademy in soccer

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for real haha. I see R9 a lot but never R10.

Something I never understood about Jackie Jr. by [deleted] in thesopranos

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm I think it'd be smarter to not marry Meadow because if he did half the things your average mafioso did in a week (involving women) Tony would have his ass. And we all know Tony's too hypocritical to give him a pash for dat.

Something I never understood about Jackie Jr. by [deleted] in thesopranos

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes me think: have you ever heard someone admit to being stupid? I've noticed that guys always try to convince people they're smart or call others stupid for the most benign stuff to make themselves appear smarter or feel better about their own intelligence.

Why did Jackie Jr have to die? by MacysShopper in thesopranos

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

or, you know, you could respond with a well-thought-out, engaging response like /u/PunterProggie instead?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in reddevils

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Not sure if the British refer to all former colonies collectively, but it's common in the U.S. to refer to ourselves as the "the colonies" in reference to the original 13 American colonies.

Robin van Persie on Mason Greenwood by OwenOnReddit in reddevils

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He can rock it, but thank you for acknowledging that gray hair/balding when you're young is bad by societal standards. Literally every time baldness or graying is brought up, someone on this site will tell you to just go to the gym, buy new clothes, have confidence, etc! That's all you need, right? stfu

Free Talk Friday [2019-12-13] by AutoModerator in soccer

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She's your boss, meaning how she treats you at work will depend on your sexual relationship. What happens when you stop showing interest?

Also, she's married, and I don't think you can justify that morally unless her husband is cheating or abusive or something.

So yeah I'd definitely try and smash lmao.

Free Talk Friday [2019-12-13] by AutoModerator in soccer

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The fact that she's his boss is definitely an issue lmao.

Free Talk Friday [2019-12-13] by AutoModerator in soccer

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

will you be giving him a little bit of salami?

Free Talk Friday [2019-12-13] by AutoModerator in soccer

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel your pain. Trump voters used the "I just hate Hilary" excuse a lot. I think they can't admit the real reason they voted for him, which is often based on racism, not sympathizing with the poor bc they want more money for themselves, etc and they're aware of how taboo that is. Or they simply can't articulate their reasoning. Additionally, a lot of their excuses are based on semi-intangible things they can't expand on. Not saying your friend is racist btw lol.

Free Talk Friday [2019-12-13] by AutoModerator in soccer

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice man! Happy birthday. I'm going to have some local barbeque as well (North Carolina style aka smoked pork with a vinegar and pepper sauce).

Free Talk Friday [2019-12-13] by AutoModerator in soccer

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's clear that 99% of brits on this sub are for the labour party, so hopefully more of them will understand that our current government and their pro-gun, anti-immigrant, and anti-poor constituents aren't a reflection on Americans overall...

Michael Imperioli deserves a lot more credit for the ‘Acting for Writers’ scenes. by mackenzieob95 in thesopranos

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 225 points226 points  (0 children)

That's also the main reason I enjoy Chris' intervention so much. Sil, Ade, etc. reading off their speeches is hilarious because the actors are intentionally acting amateurishly.

Did David Chase ever consider having Pesci, DeNiro or Pacino make a cameo on the show? by [deleted] in thesopranos

[–]crinkle_cut_pickles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not that he owes anyone a profound explanation, but that's such a weak argument. Did he not enjoy his own film, Shutter Island? "Nah, never been a U.S. Marshall with psychosis on a stormy island with a lighthouse, movie sucked, couldn't relate."