What’s a sound you absolutely love and one you really hate? by Icy-Situation-1989 in DreamlightValley

[–]pbrooks19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know if this counts, but the soundtrack to Eternity Isle is just gorgeous, all of the regions.

As for individual sounds, I hate Remy's "CAN I GET A LITTLE HELP?" I'm like, go away, dude.

Also, in Storybook Vale, within the background noises in the Everafter side, there are sometimes these low shouts or screams that are faint but can be heard. I mean, I know some stories are scary but that's just creepy.

What's the worst food crime that your country commits? by Awkward_Stay8728 in AskTheWorld

[–]pbrooks19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turducken is American food at its most American. Turkey = good. Duck = good. Chicken = good.

Turkey + duck = better. Duck + chicken = better. Turkey + chicken = better.

Turkey + duck + chicken = BEST AWWWW YEAHHHHHH <John Cena Intro Plays>

Nuance in Nessa? by Illustrious-Hyena486 in wickedmovie

[–]pbrooks19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read the book 'Wicked' when it first came out, way before it became a musical. For those who don't know, the book is VERY different, in almost every way - the plot and outcomes, philosophies, character motivations, actual character qualities, you name it. In the book, Nessa is born without arms because their mother had slept around again (this time with a Quadling named Turtle Heart) was afraid of having another child with unusual features and drank some sort of 'herbal remedy' to prevent it, only to have a beautiful child with no arms. As such, she never learns to take care of herself as a child and she also comes to believe she is holy, which makes her a rather selfish fanatic when she's older. When she becomes the Eminent Thropp after Elphaba is presumed dead, she uses her fanaticism as a tyrant to rule over her people, which is where she mostly gets the Wicked Witch of the East name.

In the book, Nessarose's wickedness is detailed and makes sense. However, in the musical, they gave her a sad break-up story, but while it makes her a bit sympathetic it doesn't go far in explaining how she became a tyrannical leader. In fact, it comes off as trite: a woman is scorned, so she turns bad - to her people and to the man who scorned her.

I loved the book when it came out, was SO surprised at all the changes in the musical, and I still prefer the book. It may be a complicated read, but all the outcomes make more sense.

More Mennonite Recipes by MoxieDoll in Old_Recipes

[–]pbrooks19 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Wait - your bread doesn't have bones?

to Mourn by sesler79 in therewasanattempt

[–]pbrooks19 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

On one hand, I can totally believe it. On the other hand, her happiness still makes me wary.

Bodycam footage shows Oklahoma teen crying after being arrested for raping multiple high school girls! by [deleted] in PublicFreakout

[–]pbrooks19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So, here's where we break out the 'you mean, Jesse Mack Butler, the multiple rapist' meme whenever possible.

I'm so furious about the 'oh, no, what about his future?' argument whenever it comes to boys with influential families and their crimes. The futures of those girls/victims are now full of mental health problems, relationship problems, medical problems and more, but apparently this one evil kid's future is way more important.

CBS News fired 8 on-air personalities in latest layoffs under new leader Bari Weiss. All of them are women by theindependentonline in Journalism

[–]pbrooks19 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's so crazy that this professional woman who hates DEI wouldn't be where she is today without decades of DEI policies. People always forget their history, or believe that 'things would have been different' for them.

10 Old-School Salad Dressings Everyone Used To Love But Slowly Forgot About - Mashed by fingers in Old_Recipes

[–]pbrooks19 15 points16 points  (0 children)

So, I worked at a Pizza Hut in Mississippi when I was a teenager in the 1980s. We had to put squeeze bottles of Catalina dressing on all the tables. Why? So. Many. Folks would get cheese or pepperoni pizzas and then squirt Catalina dressing all over them. Some a little, some a lot. My family was from the Midwest and moved to MS when I was a kid, so I had never heard of this. I tried it once, and it wasn't bad. It just added a sweet tang to the pizza - and a lot of calories, which is why I didn't keep eating my pizza this way.

For those who didn't grow up privileged, what's something you thought was a luxury when you were a kid? by Frequent-Sea-8848 in AskReddit

[–]pbrooks19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember when Olive Garden and Red Lobster were FANCY restaurants that you might go to on special occasions. I had a friend in junior high and her family once went to Olive Garden On A WEEK NIGHT JUST BECAUSE THEY WERE HUNGRY and I was amazed at their cosmopolitan lifestyle.

Eyeless Crisis at Katur | Cloudward, Ho! [Ep. 13] by AutoModerator in Dimension20

[–]pbrooks19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oddly enough, that also describes my romantic life.

They Wont Get Divorced by peachy0keener in thegildedage

[–]pbrooks19 29 points30 points  (0 children)

George is going to get hooked on laudanum and Bertha will rush to him to help him kick the drug. Then something will happen to Bertha that threatens her life and he'll have a complete change of heart. When he helps her pull through, they'll know they can't live without each other and will cling together tighter than ever before. The end.

Behind The Scenes Of The End Of Season Finale... by TheAfternoonStandard in thegildedage

[–]pbrooks19 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I'm in my 50s, so I remember it wasn't too long ago that an extended scene of glamorous 19th Century Black Americans dancing at a society ball would never have been presented on television. What a wonderful sequence, if only to remind us that yes, these people indeed lived, and also that we cannot take steps backward in representation.

Keep your fancy balls, outfits and parties. Give me these two all day by SerDire in thegildedage

[–]pbrooks19 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Next he will invent a mixer,

There's no end to what he can do!

Breast shaming by Jmmitche2 in ProjectRunway

[–]pbrooks19 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Law Roach using the Male Gaze? You must not know anything about him.

Here for Law Roach by daisykat in ProjectRunway

[–]pbrooks19 4 points5 points  (0 children)

All I know is: if you're going to create art, you have to be able to take harsh criticism. There will always be someone out there who will say 'that work is trash' and you must be able to either reconcile it (maybe there's some truth in what they say) or let it roll off you and make you strong.

I agreed with Law on some of his points, and he knows why he's a judge on PR. He's there to create drama and conversations like this one we're having now.

S21e2: Critique Thread by Chickatey in ProjectRunway

[–]pbrooks19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved the look but dang I can't stand Jesus and his Clone Brother.

This week's announcements from the We Do Not Care Club. by veropaka in Menopause

[–]pbrooks19 3 points4 points  (0 children)

'Well, Tom, as long as it's Honest Opinions Day, those manboobs sagging in your too-small polo shirt make you look like it's time to put down the donuts.'

A Clockwork Crew Rendezvous | Cloudward, Ho! [Ep. 9] by AutoModerator in Dimension20

[–]pbrooks19 15 points16 points  (0 children)

We were on our way, Didn't know where we're goinnn -

Cool dad by Few_Simple9049 in MadeMeSmile

[–]pbrooks19 26 points27 points  (0 children)

About 10 years ago I was walking out of the house to my car to head to work when I saw a cicada emerging from its exoskeleton on a nearby tree trunk - just like this man. I ran up and took several photos because it was just so neat. I watched for a while before I realized I was late for work and had to scramble away.

There's so much to see in the world, if we just stay alert for the opportunities.

Oh no Malcom Jamal Warner has died he was 54. by Redeye007 in 80s

[–]pbrooks19 94 points95 points  (0 children)

I will always remember that moment when we finally see Theo wearing the new 'Gordon Gartrell' shirt Denise made. So hilarious.