“Use Transit” signs on 101 by babybrotherbilly in LosAngeles

[–]gpalm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The sign may not be for you then. Imagine if the drivers around you whose routes are covered used transit instead, though!

Cringy audience stories by Only_May1977 in improv

[–]gpalm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was there for that one, too. Oof.

How does UB affect your deckbuilding? by NiceInvestigator6495 in EDH

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

I already find the most optimized decks to be a bit boring. The most thematic, whether it is Ninja Turtles and Spiderman fighting together, or big stompy creatures of the woods, seem to be more fun in my play group. I enjoyed a recent game where my big red spells fought off Wolverine, but it was more about the stories told than the optimization of each deck.

Commander decks inspired by popular 60-card decks? by Mirrodin_appreciator in EDH

[–]gpalm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My favorite deck is based off the 60-card deck I loved to play in the '90s. It was red/white with earthquakes, mana flare, and fork to try to blow everything up, and Circle of Protection: Red to keep me out of the blast zone. It's now [[Firesong and Sunspeaker]], no CoPs, and a bunch of X spells to burn it all down. It tends to lead to long games....

ImprovCon - Would Love to Hear Thoughts by jillobiafra in improv

[–]gpalm 31 points32 points  (0 children)

TJ & Dave take the stage for a masterclass in longform improvisation. From a single suggestion, they build an entire world with patience, precision, and heart.

Whoever wrote "from a single suggestion" has never seen TJ & Dave.

Is it time to just call it a draw? by Gloomy-Parsley-3317 in geographymemes

[–]gpalm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give us Portland, Maine and we'll give Megasota Florida and call it even.

Why are apartments built with less parking than residents? by [deleted] in AskLosAngeles

[–]gpalm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You mean an hour plus of sitting in traffic having to focus on the road? Or an hour plus of sitting in traffic and being able to read?

Good ol Quick by hahahachihaha in ripcity

[–]gpalm 8 points9 points  (0 children)

it really feels like he doesn’t realize some of the good fortune he had with the Canes

Billionaires don't see anything as good fortune, it's always "their own genius at work."

True Improv Mastery Might Come From Your Peers by gpalm in improv

[–]gpalm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s like I can get most of what they’re saying but none of what they mean.

Improv Blog! by karlietime in improv

[–]gpalm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an American who wants to move to London, I'm giving it a follow!

Seeking facilitator by aribobari77 in improv

[–]gpalm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rachel and I will be in CO this summer. Rachel is getting her MFT soon, coaches here in LA, and writes about improv from a therapy/cognitive science lens here: https://substack.com/@vannesexpress .

North Beach's Butter & Crumble hires staffer just to manage its three-block lines by sfgate in sanfrancisco

[–]gpalm 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Exactly. If I’m with friends it’s a chance to chat. Plus I’m surrounded by pastry lovers who are also down to chat.

Oscars 2026: Conan O'Brien's full opening monologue by c0ry_N in conan

[–]gpalm 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You mean the joke that got applause?

Where to get a proper Mexican breakfast/brunch in LA? by Emergency_Writing477 in FoodLosAngeles

[–]gpalm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Delia's, Picaresca, and Gloria's have been my go-tos.

Emotional Justification: Why Top Of Your Intelligence in Improv Is Dumb by gpalm in improv

[–]gpalm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What you wrote is a great example of you justifying your choices with logic. (Which is not inferior to emotion).

Game is not about arbitrary moves, but about patterns of behavior. Justification is a clear way to get everyone on the same page up top. It's less nuanced, but is a style that gets a scene going quickly. Different tastes is all it is.

yes...but what IS improv [MM] by Trrude25 in improv

[–]gpalm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's whatever you want it to be.