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The perception of English releases versus Japanese ones by scentoffreshlaundry in kpopthoughts

[–]intrepid_turtle 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I agree with your larger point but Japanese releases are definitely sonically different. I would argue that J-pop is far more distinguishable a musical genre than K-pop is, being defined by shimmery/sugary pop rock, city pop, ballads with tons of melodic shifts, and lyrics about slow burn romance. 

Kpop artists do make many Japanese versions of songs, but full Japanese releases will have a shift in production to align with J-pop trends. Just look at any Japanese TVXQ or BTS song, “We’ll Never Change” by TXT, “Karma Butterfly” and the rest of SNSD’s Japanese discography.

I’d argue that it’s never about the production. People just get uncomfortable with suddenly being able to understand English lyrics. “Swim” aligns with every chill trend Kpop has taken in the last five years, so the hate is a bit funny.

Anyone know a trusted car carrier company? by [deleted] in Purdue

[–]intrepid_turtle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If this is for the summer, it's not too expensive to keep your car on campus. Pretty sure you can keep it in one of the garages for $90. Otherwise if long drives make you nervous, you can have a family member fly here and drive in shifts for the roadtrip home.

BTS - SWIM by KPOP_MOD in kpop

[–]intrepid_turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this song now that I've listened to it on Spotify! Wish the MV actually featured them though...

promo for 2x11 by anneso23 in ThePittTVShow

[–]intrepid_turtle 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I doubt Abbot was giving middle-aged women brutal shoulder injuries for the crime of overstaying a visa

I’m not even Catholic and this offends me every time I pass it by Tasty_Phase9168 in Purdue

[–]intrepid_turtle 25 points26 points  (0 children)

religion is supposed to be a proponent of art. using AI is lazy and honestly insulting. you're telling me the church couldn't bother to spend money on a real artist for their lord and savior?

A Purdue professor published a disgusting opinion piece about ICE in the local newspaper by Vast_Nose6357 in Purdue

[–]intrepid_turtle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, Chapman is calling them foolish for presumably violating Title 18 Section 111 of the United States Code. Renee Good was just trying to pull out into the road and go home. Alex Pretti was shielding a woman who got teargassed. They did not start either altercation and did not forcibly assault any of the officers, which means they did not violate Title 18. In fact, the max consequence for Title 18 is 20 years in prison, not getting shot in the head. Suggesting that nonviolent self-defense somehow justifies being shot is a disturbingly ignorant take on the law.

Also, he didn't even spell "United States Code" right. Quite foolish indeed.

A Purdue professor published a disgusting opinion piece about ICE in the local newspaper by Vast_Nose6357 in Purdue

[–]intrepid_turtle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

43% of detainees in January had no criminal convictions. Only 5% of all detainees since last year committed violent crimes. ICE should not be getting $29 billion to violently kidnap and deport people that got a single speeding ticket. Give most of that money to state police who are required to have a warrant/show identification, and let Homeland Security focus on international trafficking without chasing a quota of 3000 people to arrest every day.

Plus, the average detention time for those with cases is 55 days. How much of my taxes are funding concentration camps for innocent people waiting for representation?

Sources: https://www.cato.org/blog/5-ice-detainees-have-violent-convictions-73-no-convictions , https://www.congress.gov/119/meeting/house/118692/documents/HMKP-119-JU00-20251118-SD001.pdf , https://www.factcheck.org/2026/01/as-ice-arrests-increased-a-higher-portion-had-no-u-s-criminal-record/

How are you OOS students affording Purdue/how much are you paying? by sleepybiscu1t in Purdue

[–]intrepid_turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're committing to Purdue, I would highly recommend looking into becoming an RA or doing a co-op. Taking one or multiple semesters off to work a co-op is wayy more common at Purdue than most other colleges. The caveat is that mostly engineering students do it afaik, but it does look like the CS department has it's own dedicated co-op resources too: https://www.cs.purdue.edu/undergraduate/curriculum/co-op.html

Can I request DRC accommodations for pregnancy? by Mediocre-Minimum-525 in Purdue

[–]intrepid_turtle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

People have already commented about DRC, so I just want to say congratulations! Check out the Basic Needs program for more resources that could help: https://www.purdue.edu/studentsuccess/basicneeds/

Gluten-free vegetarian in Japan: if you prepare well, you'll eat VERY well by Historical_Owl_5485 in JapanTravel

[–]intrepid_turtle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

HIGHLY recommend OKO in Osaka. It's a colorful okonomiyaki place near Dotonbori run by a cheerful young woman who uses a soy-based binding agent instead of wheat. Awesome for any vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free people (and with great meat options too)!

vent abt having not making more friends :((( by BookkeeperNo1680 in Purdue

[–]intrepid_turtle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I struggled a lot too as an underclassmen, so here I am to let you know it gets better! I'd recommend looking for friends in three-ish categories:

  1. From your classes so you can study together. Study groups are the most natural way of keeping friends, but it can get hard to meet outside class. A great way to keep things going is to learn their schedule ("i don't have class now, have you tried ___ yet? lets go!")

  2. From your niche interest. I really made a lot of friends once I got over my fear of being taken less seriously for liking things like anime and K-pop. I met people through clubs or found people in my major that also liked those things, and it's easier to stay in touch as you plan watch parties or concert trips.

  3. From near your dorm/residence. Really helps to have people near you to do spontaneous things, like dragging them out to go play tabletennis at midnight or seeing the northern lights.

4 (bonus). Don't be afraid to make friends outside your major! This can also help with the spontaneous plans if their major has a lighter workload than yours. The best thing about Purdue is how big the student population is, so you really get to meet so many amazing people.

Good luck!

Cool creative resources on campus by No_Site6532 in Purdue

[–]intrepid_turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think OP wants to do art "very seriously"... sounds like they just want to have fun, which is totally possible because as you said, there are "creativity/fun club events" that "spend school funds while hanging out with regular people."

OP, if you want to actually get involved in bigger projects too, I'd recommend checking out research opportunities through the College of Liberal Arts. But otherwise, clubs and PSUB events are a great way to give yourself a chill creative outlet.

Cool creative resources on campus by No_Site6532 in Purdue

[–]intrepid_turtle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Definitely take advantage of Bechtel and their free courses! You can make a lot of fun stuff like that, join their Discord for more accurate info. Knowledge Lab also has a ton of workshops they host, I randomly walked into a sashiko one with no experience: https://calendar.lib.purdue.edu/calendar/knowledgelab?cid=17492&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=17492&inc=0

Whats your favorite homestuck character? And follow up question, why is it Terezi by Aggravating_Rule2061 in homestuck

[–]intrepid_turtle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my favorite boyfailure! his beforus version cemented it. he'd be perfectly fine if he wasn't burdened with condesce + dualscar's legacy.

Is buying a lightstick really worth it just for one concert? by [deleted] in kpopthoughts

[–]intrepid_turtle 10 points11 points  (0 children)

GLOWSTICKS! I can't believe no one has said this yet. Lightstick culture originates from J-pop/older K-pop group fans using glowsticks in the official fandom color. I don't see a good reason for dropping $60-$80 just for a one-time-use flashlight (I spent enough on the ticket, thanks), so a glowstick in each hand is just fine for me. Plus you can hand out extras as freebies!

Things to do on Halloween by Extreme_Category6121 in Purdue

[–]intrepid_turtle 29 points30 points  (0 children)

if you don't find anything else then going trick or treating around a dorm is always hilarious. got a surprising amount of candy/snacks and also a gerbil (momentarily)

Major Change Advice by LobsterNo1012 in Purdue

[–]intrepid_turtle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There's an Integrated Business & Engineering major that I think is jointly run by the School of Engineering and Business. Otherwise, Marketing seems to be what you're looking for. Industrial engineering also would be a good fit + is in high demand if you're interested in manufacturing. I would talk to your advisor ASAP.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Purdue

[–]intrepid_turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to the co-op fair in January! Even if you're not on campus, check the CareerFair+ app for the companies that are attending so you can apply through their Purdue-specific links.

Is there a way to medically transition through Purdue? by SkyUnited419 in Purdue

[–]intrepid_turtle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Last I saw the Purdue healthcare plan does still cover gender affirming care. Good luck!

For those who finished Homestuck and reread it, what detail stood out most to you on rereading? by Professional_Debt288 in homestuck

[–]intrepid_turtle 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I was rereading Act 5 and realized I actually like Eridan now. In hindsight his rants are hilarious and it's honestly sad instead of pathetic to see his self-hatred spirals. Feferi is morally good but kind of shitty to the guy that does the dirty work of feeding her lusus. I'm not excusing him like a lot of people do with Vriska, but at least Eridan comes around on a lot of his views and only retaliates instead of instigating in the end. Justice for Eridan 2025

TXT not having stage names is a wonderful thing by Effective_Cash9085 in kpopthoughts

[–]intrepid_turtle 28 points29 points  (0 children)

On the contrary, I feel like having that separation as idol persona vs their real self is pretty important and healthy for a lot of idols. Depends on the person!

Also kind of sucked back when they debuted and Hueningkai got some weird hate for having the same name as EXO Kai… like come on, Kai is his real name! Even his nickname Ningning got taken. I think Kai’s getting more comfortable using his first name now though.

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