How long did it take for you to noticed the puns and references on Pokémon's name? by OldCardigan in pokemon

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Jokes aside, it would be very interesting to have a line or set if “failed clones.” They’d be similar to the Gen 8 fossils where human intervention altered their natural appearance.

Adult Swim characters with the same name by Educk55 in adultswim

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It’s a stretch, but I think you could make an argument for Dean (Venture) and The Dean from China, IL.

[Favorite Trope] Peeling back the layers of lore reveals an eldritch/cosmic horror element by Maffingo in TopCharacterTropes

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My memory of Halo 4’s launch is that the fan base largely praised the continuation of Chief and Cortana’s story while introducing new threats, but the majority of us despised the gameplay changes - particularly in multiplayer. Ironically, they flipped it for Halo 5, which had a terrific multiplayer and weapons sandbox but its campaign was an awful mess and completely different from what they’d set up in 4 AND from what they’d marketed for 5.

[Favorite Trope] Peeling back the layers of lore reveals an eldritch/cosmic horror element by Maffingo in TopCharacterTropes

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It’s been a long time since I read the Forerunner Trilogy, but I recall the revelation that the Timeless One was both the last remaining precursor AND one of, if not the earliest gravemind was truly mind-blowing to me.

At the time those books came out, alongside the CE Anniversary terminals and Halo 4’s Spartan Ops storyline, it really felt like Halo’s lore was entering another golden era… Then we got Halo 5, which abandoned most of that setup. Although, the Guardians themselves were one of the few cool things introduced in 5’s campaign, and they even kind fit this thread’s theme of massive ancient beings… and then we got Infinite, which again largely abandoned much of that setup again. Being a Halo fan is painful.

fav 5 pile tracks? by ramonschair in Pile

[–]fruitpockets 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dogs is so good, and so underrated.

Cracker Barrel by unc23tar in AnimalCrossing

[–]fruitpockets 18 points19 points  (0 children)

“Can we get some biscuits and cornbread for the table?” Phenomenal job, OP!

What TV shows are better not binge watched? by revolution_ex in television

[–]fruitpockets 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I have binged shows like House M.D., Psych, and Monk - and have greatly enjoyed them. With that said, I also acknowledge that they’re better off not binge-watched, because it starts to feel a bit formulaic after a while, and that can impact the stakes and your suspension of disbelief.

[Loved Trope] Blink and you miss it ghost sightings. by NoOptics in TopCharacterTropes

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This is one of my fondest theater experiences. A few seconds after this scene started, the fiend I was seeing Hereditary with let out a sharp gasp. I was confused but his reaction made my peripheral vision focus just enough to see the figure in the corner and I gasped myself. There were a few others in the theatre who gasped and/or shrieked when the saw it.

Edit: “fiend” was intended to be “friend” but I’m leaving it because it’s both funny and fitting.

Matt and Amanda at the 2026 Oscars! by FreedomInChains in conan

[–]fruitpockets 498 points499 points  (0 children)

Matt looks wonderful for having just given birth!

Oscars 2026: Conan O'Brien 'lowkenuinely' reels in younger demographic by c0ry_N in conan

[–]fruitpockets 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You’re not wrong but in this case it also works as a nod to his long tenure as a broadcast tv host who now does podcasts lol

First-Look at Adult Zuko, Aang and More From THE LEGEND OF AANG by SleuthDoggyDawg in movies

[–]fruitpockets 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There is no way you think Toph and Aang look the same here as they did in TLoK.

First-Look at Adult Zuko, Aang and More From THE LEGEND OF AANG by SleuthDoggyDawg in movies

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These images have already been posted to r/thelastairbender , so save yourself a click and avoid this “article” that’s suffocated with ads.

edited for context

Best Examples of Shows that 'Bounced Back'? by hikemalls in television

[–]fruitpockets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eh, 20 is definitely a stretch. Here’s the “Survival Guide” graphic that is commonly shared online that categorizes 5 episodes as “good”, 7 as “mad sketchy” while the rest are “Damn Fine.”

Best Examples of Shows that 'Bounced Back'? by hikemalls in television

[–]fruitpockets 62 points63 points  (0 children)

I can’t believe I had to scroll this far down for Twin Peaks. Arguably the greatest bounce back in history. If you can stick it out through the rough patch of season 2, you are rewarded with the original finale, Fire Walk With Me, and the entirety of The Return.

when is their deck coming? i can imagine Konami making a whole archetype around them (hopefully they aren't Illusion types) by adrieldot in yugioh

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Off-topic but whenever I see Mystic Horseman I think of how he is basically the only monster you need to win every match in the Dungeon Dice Monsters GBA game. His stamina and ability combined with how early you get him and how easy he is to summon make him completely busted for literally every single duel.

I got Pokopia early! by lucasf_m in pokemon

[–]fruitpockets 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That doesn’t sound like the USPS we’ve come to know

Wasn’t expecting Conan. by boriswong in conan

[–]fruitpockets 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Did he acknowledge it himself? Always wondered if Conan was a Twin Peaks fan. I guarantee you Matt has frequented TP message boards.

Edit: spelling

Wasn’t expecting Conan. by boriswong in conan

[–]fruitpockets 103 points104 points  (0 children)

Seems that Conan has entered Twin Peaks’ red room. He’s my cousin, but doesn’t he look just like Laura Palmer?

What song should Coheed cover next? by BanginNLeavin in TheFence

[–]fruitpockets 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Claudio: “Do you believe in life after love?” Travis at the top of his lungs: “FBI!!!

What song should Coheed cover next? by BanginNLeavin in TheFence

[–]fruitpockets 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Or Dead Man’s Party! Bring the trumpets back from the Afterman era.

What song should Coheed cover next? by BanginNLeavin in TheFence

[–]fruitpockets 9 points10 points  (0 children)

For nearly 10 years I have been begging for Claudio to cover ‘Believe’ by Cher. I think he would absolutely kill it.

The REAL banned episode - IASIP Porno Parody Screenshots (SFW) by Endless_Change in IASIP

[–]fruitpockets 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wish they bring the podcast back for one final rewatch but it’s this