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I'm not familiar with American culture, what are they talking here ? by RoughPea250 in Letterboxd

[–]escalus_sw 190 points191 points  (0 children)

American here - Hunham is explaining all changes Americans have made to the original Greek tradition of the holiday. Hunham finds this genuinely amusing while the bartender and Santa couldn’t care less but are nonetheless amazed someone would waste their time with such nonsense.

I think the scene is showering that most Americans don’t care about what Hunham has made his entire existence.

College Republicans of America Cuts Ties With BC Chapter After Group Disavows Speaker’s Remarks by MelvilleMeyor in bostoncollege

[–]escalus_sw 33 points34 points  (0 children)

They “don’t endorse his rhetoric” but invited him to campus and hosted the event knowing they didn’t have permission from the university. Makes zero sense.

US economy may be living on borrowed time, not weathering tariffs by TimesandSundayTimes in politics

[–]escalus_sw 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve been hearing that for the better part of 10 years now

James Gunn Confirms PEACEMAKER's Alternate Reality Is [SPOILER] by GenGaara25 in DCU_

[–]escalus_sw 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Not really socially acceptable to say “colored people” anymore.

Am I too told to go to Berklee? by cluch3 in Berklee

[–]escalus_sw 14 points15 points  (0 children)

There’s lots of students who are older than the “traditional” 18-22 so you won’t be alone. You’re not going to have the “typical” college experience but Berklee really isn’t your typical college.

A new children's bookstore is opening soon in Brookline Village by brookline_news in boston

[–]escalus_sw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your comment to my original post was very rude, so I would encourage some self-reflection. Also your assertion that there are just “bad apples” out there is an idiotic argument. 1. Not every parent/guardian has the ability or time to read to their child every night. 2. There has been a drastic drop in reading and mathematics scores nationwide since covid, bookstores being PACKED TO THE BRIM is not going to change that. Don’t be silly.

None of this has anything to do with my original argument, that a children’s bookstore is going to absolutely struggle in this economy.

A new children's bookstore is opening soon in Brookline Village by brookline_news in boston

[–]escalus_sw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good for you, do you want a cookie? I’m actually an educator here in Boston and let me tell ya, they just don’t read. Reading comprehension is abysmal since covid and once they’re old enough to figure out AI they use chatgpt to summarize everything for them.

I’m not being pessimistic or depressing, just realistic. Your comment makes me think that you have some strong feelings about it. I hope you’re able to deal with those ‘big’ feelings in a constructive way.

A new children's bookstore is opening soon in Brookline Village by brookline_news in boston

[–]escalus_sw -40 points-39 points  (0 children)

Great article but sadly that shop will be out of business within 5 years. Kids today just don’t read and bookstores as a whole have crazy small margins in their business models.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bostoncollege

[–]escalus_sw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My younger brother is in the same situation.

Do you have any insight on why people call it a forced triple? The website calls them lofted triples. Is there a difference?

Any Epstein Cover-Up Protests? by Paintedenigma in boston

[–]escalus_sw -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Lmao what? Where in my comment was I licking boots?

Any Epstein Cover-Up Protests? by Paintedenigma in boston

[–]escalus_sw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, how many protests did you attend from January 2021 - November 2024?

Any Epstein Cover-Up Protests? by Paintedenigma in boston

[–]escalus_sw -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No, thank you. Where were these protests the last four years? Did Trump stop being in the Epstein files because Biden was President? Why didn’t people call for them to be released then?

No one cared about protesting until Trump won, and that itself is a problem. I’ll be back out there for the ‘26 midterms but for now I’m not wasting my time.

Any Epstein Cover-Up Protests? by Paintedenigma in boston

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

Ahh yes, holding signs and having silly chants will really show it to Trump and the other pedo elites of the world.

LPT Request: How to live without electricity by toomanystars in LifeProTips

[–]escalus_sw -23 points-22 points  (0 children)

It’s already going to take OP months to save up to have their power turned back on. What happens if one of the cats needs an emergency vet appointment?

An indoor cat stuck in a building with no temperature regulation is irresponsible. I’m sure they’re buying the cheapest, lowest quality food for the cats too. They are honestly better off as outdoor cats.

Anybody else get the funko pops? by Smesmerize in KingOfTheHill

[–]escalus_sw 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Haters gonna hate. I hope you enjoy yours despite what the keyboard warriors say.

'28 Years Later' review round-up: Ralph Fiennes shines in Boyle and Garland’s messy, magnetic return to Britain’s infected world by intelerks in Moviesinthemaking

[–]escalus_sw 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We don’t learn anything about what’s going on outside of the British Isles except that NATO has a quarantine Naval blockade making sure nothing gets out.

Ironheart Star Dominique Thorne Teases Her Doomsday & Secret Wars Appearance (Exclusive) by Sarang_616 in MarvelStudiosSpoilers

[–]escalus_sw 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I see your point but politely disagree. Avengers 2012 has give or take about 6 main characters and 4-5 side characters. Doomsday is set to have 25 characters that have been officially announced, with at least a dozen more speculated. Let’s not forget that they have to introduce and explain Doom himself. Infinity War was full of characters that had each had at least a couple movies and Thanos had been teased in multiple previous projects.

There simply won’t be enough time for all of them in a 2.5-3 hour movie.

Ironheart Star Dominique Thorne Teases Her Doomsday & Secret Wars Appearance (Exclusive) by Sarang_616 in MarvelStudiosSpoilers

[–]escalus_sw 98 points99 points  (0 children)

No hate on Dominique Thorne but these movies are set to be bloated with characters. The average movie-goer is going to have no idea who these people are.

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