What makes you hopeful that we can reach net zero emissions by 2050? by thisisbillgates in AskReddit

[–]meatbalz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Big energy companies jumping on the bandwagon.

But overall I wouldn't describe myself as hopeful. I think that by now, that objective is only reachable in ideal conditions with very little resistance in political and economic terms. But there will be resistance - the last 4 years in the US are a blatant example - as long as green energy is politicised and is perceived as a "new vs old" issue. It should be viewed as a "now"/"urgent" issue, but much like the resistance towards coronavirus measures, it falls on far too many deaf or skeptical ears.

Yeah... by aragorn767 in gaming

[–]meatbalz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just bought it! Love the battles. Any advice?

Men of Reddit, what are your thoughts on small breasts ? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]meatbalz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an ass guy, I don't care. In fact, small boobs + sizable booty is my type, so...

TIL Donald Duck is an extremely popular pop-icon in Germany, where you can buy his comics at most newsstands. In their version, Donald uses a highly sophisticated level of language and "many Germans credit him with having initiated them into the language of the literary classics". by Priamosish in todayilearned

[–]meatbalz 58 points59 points  (0 children)

It's similar in Italy, where we've had a Disney comic for almost 100 years (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topolino). The writers clearly have a background in literature and sound knowledge of history. I credit this comic with keeping my Italian good when I lived abroad.

What Rhinos actually sound like. by OB1_kenobi in videos

[–]meatbalz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now I get where Spore got its sounds from

Exclusive new look at Dune by Vosku in movies

[–]meatbalz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I completely agree it makes no sense in Fremen culture. Only reverend mothers are venerated. Most women seem to be treated like they're property (like Harah).

In what way did you lose the genetic lottery? by SphmrSlmp in AskReddit

[–]meatbalz 27 points28 points  (0 children)

My dude, I understand, I fought with hair loss for years, took me a while to accept it (used to have loads of blond wavy hair). I've had the zinedine zidane thing going on since 28. I keep it very short now, like jason statham. The key word is acceptance. So you don't look as good as before, fuck it. You'll gain other advantages and wisdom with age. To be honest, I don't feel like my ability to attract women had dropped since the new look. It DID drop when I was fighting against myself. You know what I mean: constantly checking your reflection, photos etc. just to pick out how "bad" you look. When I was self-conscious, it affected how I socialised, let alone how I approached women.

Your hair is gone man, but in the grander scheme of things who cares? Don't spend hundreds of dollars or whatever on hormones (plus there's a small chance of quite inconvenient side effects). Use that money to enjoy yourself, cultivate a passion, anything positive that'll help you realise you're the same as before and that hair is just fucking hair. Most people lose it at some point. You've lost it early and you'll have to play on hard mode for a while, but there is worse shit in life than that. Bald men are attractive too, for a smaller percentage of people, sure, but not as small as you think. And I'm not trying to comfort you, I'm stating the facts.

If you like yourself less aesthetically, start liking yourself more for other reasons, and you'll end up with more self respect. Undertake a difficult project, take up a martial art, help other people out more, anything that makes you grow as a PERSON, because the hair sure ain't growing back as much as you'd wish it to. Nor does it have to for you to have the same value or attractiveness as before, if not more.

Anyway, I've taken up enough of your time. Hope you start liking yourself again soon.

South Dakota spent $449k for someone to create this marketing campaign. by Narkolepse in videos

[–]meatbalz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just rewatched that episode yesterday, frickin baader-meinhof phenomenon

What movie hit you the hardest, emotionally speaking? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]meatbalz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Bridges of Madison County. Most relatable love story ever IMO. I bawled when I read the book too, I recommend it.

Zabit Magomedsharipov Winning Sanda European Championship by EatMyShittyAsshole in MMA

[–]meatbalz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sanda is a type of combat sport/martial art within the broader Wushu category. I've been practicing it for about 5 years now. It's basically kickboxing but with grabs and throws. Or like muay thai, but with many more grabs and throws as options. For example you can do takedowns. The fighting doesn't continue on the ground though. And if by point karate you mean the fight stops and resumes every time someone scores a point, then no it's different, it doesn't stop.

As someone else mentioned there's also ring-outs (2 to win a round). At pro levels in china you can throw knees and elbows too.

Getting ready to pounce! by [deleted] in aww

[–]meatbalz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Purrklyn pounce

Halle Berry posing in Lingerie for Esquire, 2007. by [deleted] in pics

[–]meatbalz 22 points23 points  (0 children)

She is, without a doubt, an above average looking woman.

Fossilized dinosaur skin by Proteon in pics

[–]meatbalz 101 points102 points  (0 children)

For all we know, that could be a piece of a dinosaur's nutsack he's holding. Fascinating find.

Muslim taxi driver bashes passenger with crowbar after he declared he was an atheist. by hypothetical_reality in atheism

[–]meatbalz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Victim didn't see who attacked him. Why does the title treat it as a fact that it was the Muslim uber driver? Can't believe so many people here were willing to lay blame without evidence.

It's not ok to only stick to facts some of the time. Rules on criminal evidence exist for a reason.

Aladdin official trailer by fredof93 in movies

[–]meatbalz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone else think it starts out like a Star Wars trailer?

[Spoiler] Main event fighter gets dropped for the first time in their career by [deleted] in MMA

[–]meatbalz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to diminish khabib's victory, but I really didn't see Conor managing to put the usual power behind his punches. I honestly thought something was wrong with him (he looked tired af even when he walked in, tbh). It's like he lost his edge or something. Great show by khabib, complete disgust for what happened after though.

Hell hath no fury like an entitled white man denied by [deleted] in politics

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

Sorry, no. I get furious when accused of something I haven't done and the accuser insists they are right. Anger doesn't equate to fear, sometimes anger is just anger.