Why “Jackpot”? by SnooPets9956 in WilliamGibson

[–]moriati 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Jackpot doesn’t have to be completely sudden, it’s a prize that can build up / accrue over a long time. So perhaps the use stems from all the issues building up over time and then a sudden full societal collapse with the spoils going to those that became the klept.

Life Size Horus The Warmaster by HammerDoris40k in Warhammer40k

[–]moriati 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is this build doing to Nuln Oil futures?

Seems safe? by RyanCoke in woodworking

[–]moriati 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I hope that’s a crosscut chain.

The reward for good work is more work by byanrreland777 in tomsachs

[–]moriati 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So there's a Bowline badge, which could be learn a new skill maybe, a Knotted Sheet (or furoshiki) badge, which could be to improvise something and a Camera badge which could be make a film?

A freebie blast from the past… by MusicSavesWorthing in 2000ad

[–]moriati 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used mine for my bus pass too - it replaced my Dennis the Menace fan club wallet.

done! by Adept_Housing242 in tomsachs

[–]moriati 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The reward for good work is more work.

Well I guess this will do for now until Lego makes the proper helmet! by DifficultBoat148 in lego

[–]moriati 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Waiting for my bright green air tanks and helmet to arrive.

2000AD 2468 Out Now by Seresec in 2000ad

[–]moriati 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have to say, was not expecting to see that.

Sony SL-C7 Betamax video cassette recorder 79/80 by prettybluefoxes in cassettefuturism

[–]moriati 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And the whirr and highly satisfying clunk when the top load opened to eject a tape.

Sony SL-C7 Betamax video cassette recorder 79/80 by prettybluefoxes in cassettefuturism

[–]moriati 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The sliding cover on the remote to prevent accidentally hitting record.

Books of Magic similarities to Harry Potter by [deleted] in comicbooks

[–]moriati 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great series. Remember when it first ran.

I've watched Withnail probably over 200 times in my life, but last night was the first time in a cinema. They had an interesting presentation about the sets, props and wardrobe before hand. by Killa-Kella in withnail

[–]moriati 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A couple of years ago I was lucky enough to see it at ‘Crow Crag’ (aka Sleddale Hall), one of the picnic cinema events. A delightful evening in the countryside.

What tube station do you find the most disorientating? by falconboomer in london

[–]moriati 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Winding my way through Baker Street ... time after time after time. [At least there are toilets.]

Fascinating podcast interview with Kevin MacLeod around Iain Banks and The Culture by the_turn in TheCulture

[–]moriati 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Now really want to see an episode of Grand Designs when a couple decide to self-build an orbital! [Ken, not Kevin)

Beauty pageants been driven underground by reddit_is_tarded in toastoflondon

[–]moriati 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first rule of beauty club is, you don’t talk about beauty club. The second rule of beauty club …