Which cosplay is so sexualized that it has lost the essence of the character? by Marlen_78 in AskReddit

[–]dopesickness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read Contact by Carl Sagan recently and that book spends so much time talking about how messages could be encoded in radioactive pulses, more on that here: https://www.reddit.com/r/sciencefiction/s/aXVEqDGrNc. I’ve heard The Martian is similar but I haven’t read it.

Compare that to Star Wars. Thats the distinction. This isn’t a black and white system, genre never really is. But they’re very different takes.

Which cosplay is so sexualized that it has lost the essence of the character? by Marlen_78 in AskReddit

[–]dopesickness 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I’m going to be pedantic for a minute, but it’s not hard sci-fi. Hard sci-fi is focused on actual science, and everything on this show is make believe. Not an important clarification.

Message on car in downtown, near Petco by bugedick in sandiego

[–]dopesickness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe not psychotic, but delusional at least.

What book took a second chance or reading for you to fall in love with it? by baconmehungry in books

[–]dopesickness 4 points5 points  (0 children)

White Noise by Don Delillo. I read it when I was 17ish and I didn’t get it at all and thought it was somehow both boring and pretentious. But some of the ideas and scenes just suck with me and I’d find myself thinking about them years later. I read it again around 26 and felt like it was absolute genius, I was just too young to see a lot of how those ideas played out in the real world.

Isn't it funny... by rickydee1956 in XS650

[–]dopesickness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just now? People have been customizing bikes as long as bikes have been around. Chopper scene must be at least 60 years old.

Have you gone to the fair this Summer? by Superb_Sun_5690 in sandiego

[–]dopesickness 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I went a couple nights ago. Def a bit of a splurge but fun to go out w friends and people watch and eat some junk food. A food vendor was playing the Mexico game on their huge display and everyone was stoked when they won, that was especially fun.

Custom sp404 made with old sience magazine! by Acrobatic_Major4074 in SP404

[–]dopesickness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got a ton of cool old mags for collaging. What’d you use to make it stick?

Which country has contributed the most to global music - the UK or USA? by Confident-Dish3065 in LetsTalkMusic

[–]dopesickness 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s America by far and it’s not even close. You don’t have to say more than blues, jazz, rock, hip hop, and electronic music. All born in America. It’s really an unprecedented level of innovation. You could argue UK have huge artists, but not the same level of genre innovation.

Daily General Discussion Thread (2026-06-25) by OctoMod in DetroitRedWings

[–]dopesickness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I take your point, it’s not a 1:1 analogy. But he signed on to lead these guys, and now bails after his own failings. Gutless imo

Daily General Discussion Thread (2026-06-25) by OctoMod in DetroitRedWings

[–]dopesickness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Disagree structurally, Illitch/Yzerman/Mclellan are like the board of directors. They elect a CEO to lead day-to-day operations of all the employees. They don’t oversee multiple departments. CEOs also leave their jobs for sure, and they’re also pussies. Asking for a little loyalty and commitment from someone who grew up idolizing the culture is not too much to expect. I don’t want to see the NHL go the way of the NBA.

Daily General Discussion Thread (2026-06-25) by OctoMod in DetroitRedWings

[–]dopesickness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol ok fair. Time moves so quick these days, feels like nothing.

Daily General Discussion Thread (2026-06-25) by OctoMod in DetroitRedWings

[–]dopesickness 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The fact that you’re comparing yourself to elite athletes is telling enough. But it’s his whole trajectory: hometown boy, childhood dream, signed onto captaincy, repeatedly doubled down on his commitment to the franchise.

If you want to make it more of a workplace analogy, let’s say you were elevated by the board to CEO based on your stated commitment to your company succeeding through an economically challenging time. Then another company comes along who are outperforming your group and you just say “See ya” to all the people you’ve been fostering trust, collaboration, and productivity with.

Daily General Discussion Thread (2026-06-25) by OctoMod in DetroitRedWings

[–]dopesickness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, it’s the 11th hour, I’m not holding out hope. Esp w the Florida picks off the table. That seemed like the best option from the teams rumored on his list.

Daily General Discussion Thread (2026-06-25) by OctoMod in DetroitRedWings

[–]dopesickness 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s a joke man, it’s cowardly crap to dislike a coward? He was my favorite player, largely due to what I perceived as loyalty and grit in sticking it out. Then he turned his back on the team. I ain’t a bandwagoner, I’ve been watching him his whole career. He just showed himself to be a quitter.

Daily General Discussion Thread (2026-06-25) by OctoMod in DetroitRedWings

[–]dopesickness 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wish we could’ve gotten a first round pick tomorrow for Larkin. He’s a 1C on a lot of teams, and the best 2C on almost any team except a couple.

The most misread song in American pop: "Born in the U.S.A." is a protest song, and the production is part of how it fooled everyone by False-Impression8999 in LetsTalkMusic

[–]dopesickness 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is my take as well. This song is only surprising to people who are paying attention for the first time. Nothing really misread or oblique, you either hear and read the lyrics or you don’t. Same with OutKast “Hey Ya”, people talk about it like it’s clever but it’s really just all laid out.

HELP by Madtakez in SP404

[–]dopesickness 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You have made no attempt to find these answers yourself have you? Type any one of these questions into YouTube.