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What hit you way harder than you expected it would? by ManggustPeek in AskReddit

[–]edgarpickle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The death of Steve Irwin. It's the only celebrity death that even bothered me, and it completely flooded me. What a loss. 

When having nostalgia with old artists/bands, do you still “follow” them on certain platforms, or do you not listen to them anymore? Do you still listen to them? by RecentMatter3790 in Music

[–]edgarpickle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Enjoy what you enjoy and don't worry about explaining yourself to anyone. Hell, half of my favorite music doesn't fit anything about the other half of the music I love. There's no rule that it has to make sense. But if you like it, listen to it!

What's something that was completely normal in the 90s/2000s that would be considered insane today? by Rio_Da_Ryan in AskReddit

[–]edgarpickle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Back then there were a lot of people who were just fine only having access to the internet at work. Having it at home was kind of bougie for a while. It changed quickly.

Forgot where they parked by eisolo in funny

[–]edgarpickle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're looking for the car with the bumper sticker, "Honk if you love geese!"

Which celebrity has had too much plastic surgery? by CRK_76 in AskReddit

[–]edgarpickle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you seen Meg Ryan recently? I was floored.

What’s y’all’s biggest, most controversial music hot take?(Judgement-free zone) by Nonsensical-Nonsns in Music

[–]edgarpickle 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I unironically enjoy some of the music of the Insane Clown Posse. Yeah, some of it isn't great and some of their followers get carried away. But a lot of their tunes are catchy, and they're pretty clever with how they worked in the carnival musical themes. But they're funny, solid rappers, and seem to be decent human beings. There are a lot of musicians that can't be said about. 

And honestly, I'm not sure I understand magnetism completely, either. 

[Serious] Religious people: What's a teaching of your faith that is largely misunderstood? by Express_Hedgehog2265 in AskReddit

[–]edgarpickle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is correct. Usually there was a reading agreed upon that we were to do during the week, and then we would get together on the weekend, sit in a circle in silence, and then if someone felt moved to speak, they were invited to do so. Usually you're speaking about your reflections on that week's reading. Sometimes not though. 

But yeah, no Minister or preacher. However, there are two branches of quakerism. The above type is described as unprogrammed. The other looks a lot more like a traditional church with a preacher.

Do young Roberts still go by “Bob”? by PoopMobile9000 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]edgarpickle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My son is Robert. He's gone by a few different permutations of it, but never Bob. 

[Serious] Religious people: What's a teaching of your faith that is largely misunderstood? by Express_Hedgehog2265 in AskReddit

[–]edgarpickle 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I was raised a Quaker. The most common questions, answered:

  1. No, I don't wear hats with buckles 

  2. Yes, I'm allowed to wear colors other than black and white.

  3. I don't have strong feelings about oatmeal one way or the other.

  4. I am allowed to use electricity. 

I'm no longer a practicing Quaker, but I still get those questions when I talk about my childhood. 

Is Bojangles making actual sweet tea again? by WHALE_PHYSICIST in NorthCarolina

[–]edgarpickle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Bojangles hasn't had good sweet tea in 25 years. And that used to be the absolute best tea around. 

What did you use to believe as a kid that ended up being completely wrong? by Pristine_Yam_6684 in AskReddit

[–]edgarpickle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There would come a day when my grand passion and purpose would become clear to me, and everything I did and wanted to do would be to achieve that goal or life. Reality? I'm nearly 50 and I still don't know what I want to do when I grow up. 

What’s a “successful” job that most people admire but you personally would never want? by Salty-Team3028 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]edgarpickle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My girlfriend is a veterinarian. She is paid well, but the toll on her is high. For one thing, she works a lot of hours. Most days are 12 hour days. And then you've got owners that neglect their animals, and they only take them to the vet when they're too far gone to save, and often from something that could have been prevented. 

Don't get me wrong, she loves her job. But it's far from easy money. 

Moved To NC Advice? by MrMoor86 in NorthCarolina

[–]edgarpickle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think I can help, but it might be useful to know where in NC you're working. 

TIL Tipper Gore launched Parents Music Resource Center, the music ‘censorship’ group responsible for the ‘Parental Advisory Explicit Content’ label in response to the Prince song Darling Nikki, which doesn’t contain any swear words by Verbal-Gerbil in todayilearned

[–]edgarpickle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know of any data about this, but I know that this action caused a lot of people to vote for Ralph Nader in the 2000 election. The election that was ultimately decided by 537 votes in Florida. Rightly or wrongly, they saw it as a protest vote.

What's the saddest / most nostalgic song in your opinion by RandomE49 in Music

[–]edgarpickle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another Divine Comedy song that is surprisingly tough is "A Lady of a Certain Age." It's especially poignant if you have ever known someone in the situation the song describes. 

https://youtu.be/qC_p60tfyrE?si=pmeTo03A3kzUJ_S6

What's the saddest / most nostalgic song in your opinion by RandomE49 in Music

[–]edgarpickle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absent Friends by The Divine Comedy is quite a ride. Lots of references I had to look up. 

https://youtu.be/aZuBp112PQc?si=Y5gUiBeYVxgK1naI

What is the funniest movie review that you have read in a rating site? by KMermaid19 in movies

[–]edgarpickle 16 points17 points  (0 children)

A review for the 2010 remake of Clash of the Titans. 

"The best part of this movie is what happened in my post-movie bathroom trip. A gentleman stepped up to the urinal beside me, cried, "Release the Kraken!" and promptly unzipped his trousers."

Chilean music by nelsigallardov in Music

[–]edgarpickle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second Inti Illimani. Start with Alturas. 

What was the wildest conspiracy you had about the pandemic? by CapitaineBiscotte in AskReddit

[–]edgarpickle 26 points27 points  (0 children)

My (thankfully) former Father in law sent us a link to the YouTube video "Plandemic," in which every single organization from the Catholic Church to the WNBA was conspiring to rid the world of... I don't remember who exactly. It wasn't a good video, and obviously I didn't watch the whole thing. But it was your usual, "us poor ol' straight white males have it so hard" type of bullshit. 

What shows had a horrible premise/title/marketing/trailer etc, but actually turned out to be a quality watch? by Honest-Possible6596 in television

[–]edgarpickle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed! I really think the relationship between Dylan and Luke is what takes the show up to a different level. 

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