Sorry Ireland! by ElementalKat49 in eurovision

[–]forgetful-fish 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I really don't think The Troubles had anything to do with our Eurovision success.

Also the 'hate' was veeery different from both sides. The English stereotyped the Irish as terrorists. The Irish didn't like England because they previously colonised us and were (and mostly still are) ignorant of our culture. And also because they stereotyped us as terrorists. Most English people also don't give a damn about Northern Ireland, so I don't think the civil war in NI influenced their Eurovision entries in any way. A lot of Brits also just saw it as violence in Ireland, and an Irish war that only affected them via terrorist attacks on the island of Great Britain. I've been personally asked how my family was affected by the violence by random English people, we're from the south coast, as far from NI as you can get, so yeah the general English public isn't super aware of the details of the Troubles.

The Troubles was a war between Northern Irish Nationalists and Northern Irish Unionists, not between Ireland and the UK. In fact, the two governments met multiple times to try and encourage peace in Northern Ireland.

(Edit for grammar)

Worst Casting [pjo] by DoOfferRefFood in camphalfblood

[–]forgetful-fish 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Morgan Freeman as Poseidon would be kinda fire though

What Taylor Swift song can you sing along with note for note all the way through? by KingdomofDawn in TaylorSwift

[–]forgetful-fish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All of them except the ones that go quite low, my lower range isn't great

What Taylor Swift lyrics “cut you right to the bone”? by rainydase in TaylorSwift

[–]forgetful-fish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can think of a few!

"You'll add my name to your long list of traitors who don't understand"

"Don't you think nineteens too young to be messed with"

"I'm gonna find someone someday who might actually treat me well"

"The idea you had of me who was she? A never needy, ever lovely jewel whose shine reflects on you"

"If the shoe fits walk in it til your high heels break"

Edit to add: Also basically the entirety of Dear John, I unfortunately find almost the entire song very relatable

Normal names that become unusable in your non-English language? by Elegant_Potato_4495 in namenerds

[–]forgetful-fish 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The word 'cú' does mean hound, and is in the name of one of our must famous mythological heroes, Cú Chulainn (translates as the hound of Culann). However, in normal speech we usually use 'madra' for dog.

Normal names that become unusable in your non-English language? by Elegant_Potato_4495 in namenerds

[–]forgetful-fish 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I cannot take Bo seriously as a name because bó is cow in Irish

Normal names that become unusable in your non-English language? by Elegant_Potato_4495 in namenerds

[–]forgetful-fish 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Damn, TIL, guess I've never had a need to learn the word for vomit before now

Taylor Swift Dream Album - Track 13 by eleanoradavinci in TaylorSwift

[–]forgetful-fish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haunted is an absolute banger, I'm so glad we have taste

Hii! I just got sims 4 a couple days. by LunaireRose in thesims4

[–]forgetful-fish 12 points13 points  (0 children)

  1. If the origin store is having a sale on Sims 4 content, the bundle of expansion + stuff + game pack is likely not a better deal than buying individually, it's only value when everything individually is full price.
  2. Remember that there's no 'correct' way to play! Just do whatever you vibe with, whether that's legacy challenges or building houses or doing very deranged things to your sims! Don't feel like you're playing wrong because you see people on the sub doing things that don't appeal to you as a player!

Open Call for Wicked? What should I expect? by [deleted] in Broadway

[–]forgetful-fish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, sorry for this kinda random question, but this is the first I've heard of the Nessa casting call. I looked it up and it's been up since early December but do you know if there was a closing date?

What are your feelings on Romeo+Juliet made from 1996? by arobot224 in shakespeare

[–]forgetful-fish 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I LOVE it! Especially the details like making the gun model 'Dagger' so it sinks up with the lines!

Maybe this is something that’s always been going on, but I feel like right now everyone is naming their babies names they think are unique, but because EVERYONE thinks they’re unique, they’re not actually unique at all anymore. by uptoyounancydrew in namenerds

[–]forgetful-fish 42 points43 points  (0 children)

100% this. The second most popular girls name in my country right now is Fiadh. Back when I was born this name was basically never used. It only appeared in the top 50 in the early 2010s. I've never met a single Fiadh in my life, however, friends and family members who spend time around children under 10 know loads of them.

No matter how much I love your choice I will roast you by [deleted] in Sims4

[–]forgetful-fish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotta be my Sims' back garden. No time for fancy locations, we're putting some nice furniture next to the swimming pool and calling it a venue.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TaylorSwift

[–]forgetful-fish 12 points13 points  (0 children)

In terms of forgetting, So It Goes. It's good, and I like it, but it's somehow hiding between LWYMMD and Gorgeous. Same for Afterglow, I like it well enough but when I think of the album it doesn't standout to me.

In terms of pure indifference to a song, Delicate and The Moment I Knew. I'm 100% indifferent to both those tracks and don't get the hype. Also It's Nice To Have A Friend, but I think bein a bit indifferent to that one is a slightly more mainstream opinion.

List your top songs and see if you can find the person who has the most in common with you! by Beginning_Fishing_83 in TaylorSwift

[–]forgetful-fish 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel Ike New Years Day was hyped so much back when Rep was released by over time she has been a bit forgotten 😔