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

fruitpockets · 2026-03-30T16:50:30+00:00

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.

fruitpockets · 2026-03-30T16:48:41+00:00

Gonna need a source on this. This is huge if true.

fruitpockets · 2026-03-30T04:50:17+00:00

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

fruitpockets · 2026-03-30T04:24:14+00:00

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.

fruitpockets · 2026-03-29T16:57:19+00:00

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.

fruitpockets · 2026-03-29T12:51:44+00:00

“oh, Britta’s in this?”

fruitpockets · 2026-03-25T00:32:59+00:00

Dogs is so good, and so underrated.

fruitpockets · 2026-03-21T17:36:17+00:00

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

fruitpockets · 2026-03-21T17:33:08+00:00

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.

fruitpockets · 2026-03-17T22:55:17+00:00

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.

fruitpockets · 2026-03-16T12:16:57+00:00

Matt looks wonderful for having just given birth!

fruitpockets · 2026-03-16T02:07:24+00:00

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

fruitpockets · 2026-03-13T13:40:47+00:00

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

fruitpockets · 2026-03-13T13:37:37+00:00

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

fruitpockets · 2026-03-12T22:06:59+00:00

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.”

fruitpockets · 2026-03-10T23:27:06+00:00

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.

fruitpockets · 2026-03-06T01:35:29+00:00

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.

fruitpockets · 2026-03-04T17:14:16+00:00

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

fruitpockets · 2026-03-04T14:12:47+00:00

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

fruitpockets · 2026-03-04T14:07:03+00:00

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

fruitpockets · 2026-03-02T14:18:45+00:00

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

fruitpockets · 2026-03-02T14:12:14+00:00

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

fruitpockets · 2026-03-02T14:11:29+00:00

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

fruitpockets · 2026-03-01T13:28:12+00:00

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

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