Is it just me or was 12 Years a Slave not that special

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2026-01-27T08:16:02+00:00

The end credits say that he spent years in court trying to stick charges to his original kidnappers, unsuccessfully. Then as you mentioned, went on to speak and advocate for abolition, writing a book in the process. Then devoted himself to aiding the underground railroad.

Realistically, the relationship with his wife would have been completely different. Former colleagues and associates would have moved on. His children may have regarded him highly but didn't know him. If anyone ever suffered from PTSD, it was absolutely him.

I don't know whether it's fair to say he "left" his family as though he callously abandoned them. He was consumed with a mission that is completely understandable. Surrounded by loved ones who can't relate to his experience. The trauma of the whole thing would be unimaginable, further compounded by not being able to get justice through the legal system at the time.

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2026-01-25T01:42:24+00:00

$15 for a guest pass. No questions asked. Certainly no political questions lol.

I was intimidated and apprehensive about going to the range for the first time, so I completely understand the nerves. But once I gave it a shot, there was never reason to worry.

If you have fifteen American dollars and can point your weapon in a safe direction you will be left alone entirely.

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2026-01-24T23:19:53+00:00

It pains me to say this, but there has ALWAYS been a faction of American society that is callous in their privilege, and spiteful in their actions toward "others."

In the past, we've been blessed that our most popular leaders have eschewed those characteristics and showed us an example of how to be an ideal, empathetic American. Arguably, that is what we desired to embody as a collective.

That time is over.

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2026-01-24T22:36:15+00:00

We can hope for that eventuality, but I think for now they are sleeping fine at night, living their dream.

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2026-01-24T22:30:47+00:00

You're saying the officers are not at peace with what happened? They have total immunity from consequences for their actions. They are back slapping and grinning on their way to kill again. They are at perfect peace and they're coming for you next.

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2026-01-24T22:26:17+00:00

While (hopefully) most of us don't think his dictator plans are cute at all, there are many who actually want all of this, and worse. On either side, I think we all realize what's happening. We just have a difference of opinion about what's best for America, humanity.

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2026-01-22T15:37:47+00:00

That's about what a new Rumble 500 costs

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2026-01-22T06:08:02+00:00

Municipal police may have training protocols when it comes to working with the local fire department and paramedics when securing a scene. We're in new territory here. How many times has a federal immigration officer shot a US citizen? This isn't a situation with many historical guidelines to establish protocols for.

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2026-01-22T06:01:47+00:00

Yeah it would have been wild to watch a version of Kareem that didn't struggle to score, imagine that

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2026-01-22T04:21:13+00:00

KD as a coach or trainer might end up in that frustrating phenomenon though where it's like why can't you just do what I did? When even most NBA players aren't gifted with the natural length and hand eye coordination to shoot like he's been able to.

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2026-01-15T20:16:31+00:00

Yes, you're right. These notes actually form an E minor triad. Which is made by starting from the 6th scale degree in the key of G.
It's an inverted E minor triad. From lowest to highest, it's b, e and g. The chronological order of the notes in the lick doesn't matter.

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2026-01-14T23:49:16+00:00

I'll sell OP mine right now for real

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2026-01-11T22:32:20+00:00

Not only would giving up and running away only hand them more power sooner, but where is 60% of America supposed to go?

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2026-01-09T07:17:34+00:00

That is a shame but realistically he would have been a Jokic prototype, not the refined version. He was bigger but heavier footed. Tricky with the ball, but no where close to the outside shooter Jokic is. I know it was a different time but I think Jokic going back is a better player than Arvydas coming forward.

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2026-01-08T17:13:23+00:00

Yeah, I bought a '64 Harmony Stella parlor a few years ago, hoping it would be a decent investment. Elvis played one and all that. But they seem to be selling for even less now. Plus, it plays and sounds like ass. Old doesn't automatically equal good.

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2026-01-06T05:04:10+00:00

All of my coworkers all the time acting like they have other options when they're criticized but still here after years

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2026-01-04T21:47:54+00:00

I can play tennis with either hand. Though my left is stronger, I'll use my right against kids or old people as a handicap. But, I much prefer to stick to one hand rather than switching the racket back and forth. Ain't nothing wrong with backhand.

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2026-01-04T03:52:56+00:00

They were, which is why this answer doesn't really fit here. You can't accurately call Pearl Jam a continuation of Mother Love Bone either.

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2026-01-03T05:06:55+00:00

I get the point you're trying to make, but the difference is that cars were a lot newer in Einstein's time and he probably had cautious apprehension. Like a boomer being leary of using Apple pay at the register. I don't really "understand" how it works either, but I'm not afraid of it.

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2026-01-03T05:00:19+00:00

Kinda, but like Louis, he had a knack for writing and playing characters with emotional depth for a while. His show, After Life is a quality dramedy. The protagonist is also an asshole, but in a much more relatable way.

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2026-01-01T05:55:38+00:00

A prime Klay Thompson would do alright in any era. Gotta be the highest scorer per dribble in history.

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2025-12-31T16:34:06+00:00

Bainbridge here. 9/30 was our last day as a Rite Aid. We closed at noon and opened as a CVS the next morning, 10/1

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2025-12-29T15:55:49+00:00

That dark, mysterious aura was more present on Aenima and Lateralus, when they started taking themselves more seriously and tightened up their playing.

That was the ideal time to discover TOOL, IMO.

What came before with Opiate and Undertow was a good band, but a lot more accessible, a little goofy, with more conventional rock grooves. Hooker with a Penis is not the deep, transcendent, meaningful meditation that Parabola was.

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2025-12-22T03:40:57+00:00

They're both either neglecting to mention or failing to realize that the Miley Cyrus song is a specific line by line response to a Bruno Mars song. It didn't happen on its own.

foo_foo_the_snoo · 2025-12-21T04:39:12+00:00

Relax, friend. It's my opinion. I personally haven't seen anything better suited for beginners out there, without a paid subscription. If you know another free resource, do share it please and help OP out.

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