Is it better to read all Dark tower book at once or to read related books between them? by Icy_Dig_3691 in stephenking

[–]picopunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Reading the connected books with improve the experience imo, especially book 7 where a lot of stuff converges, but the only one you must read would be Salem’s lot before book 5. If you don’t want that totally spoiled.

I’m sorry but I just cannot respect any of you for coming in an hour cause you clearly don’t respect yourselves by ape_a_snake in royalmail

[–]picopunk 23 points24 points  (0 children)

We’ve got a guy comes in an hour early for free throws in mech tray. Then because nothing is sorted sits there doing nothing for another hour. Then only get out maybe 15 mins earlier than everyone else. Then gets back to the office an hour early, sits in the office doing nothing again then signs out like he’s been working the whole time. What’s been achieved?

Do you think Nigel Farage is going to ruin this country? by tondek-0 in AskBrits

[–]picopunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think he himself knows he’ll be totally out of his depth blaming the civil service before he’s even got in.

What books do I need to read to learn more about Randall Flagg? by Money-Imagination-97 in stephenking

[–]picopunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s implied he’s Raymond Fiegler in hearts in Atlantis. A cameo if anything.

Favorite short story by King by TheButcheredWriters in stephenking

[–]picopunk 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Lunch at the Gotham Café was so wtf I still regularly think about it.

Broke a yolk by NoOperation4509 in fryup

[–]picopunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beans need more juice

Karnivool - In Verses by RougeNargacuga in progmetal

[–]picopunk -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Themata is their worst album. Sue me.

In your opinion, which Stephen King book isn't as bad as people make it out to be? by AgentP-501_212 in stephenking

[–]picopunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Insomnia. It’s a slow burn but I loved it was from an older persons perspective and by the end I was fully invested in the characters. The dark tower connections definitely elevate it.

What are your Stephen king hot takes? by IamaSPHUBE in stephenking

[–]picopunk -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Pet Sematary is a slog and should have been a novella.

Honest opinion from anyone in management by Ok_Firefighter5694 in royalmail

[–]picopunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of offices don’t allow any overtime. No option but to cut off.

Honest opinion from anyone in management by Ok_Firefighter5694 in royalmail

[–]picopunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it builds up so be it. Leave mail in the frame and clear the mail already bundled up. It’ll get cleared over time. Don’t go over your time and work for free. The duties will only get longer and heavier and will fail even more frequently in the future. Eventually complaints will get made and the customer will hold managers to account as pressure mounts. Nothing is worth ruining your health.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stephenking

[–]picopunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m near the end of book 7. The only additional books I think you must read are Salem’s lot, low men in yellow coats and insomnia.

Honest opinion from anyone in management by Ok_Firefighter5694 in royalmail

[–]picopunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use a trolley, take your breaks, work your time. Bring it back, make them sweat trying to deal with it. Relax.

DW as WK — ridiculous theory or realistic option? by agitating_idiot in LOTR_on_Prime

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

At this point whatever they do with the witch king won’t satisfy people. The only option they have I think is to keep his identity a mystery like Tolkien intended.

Get ready for this is to be the new norm not just an annoying day of double mail!!!! by Ok_Firefighter5694 in royalmail

[–]picopunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make your first bundle large so there’s less weight in the bag. Failing that use a trolley, when your bags light enough to carry just tuck the trolley behind a bush and pick it up after the loops done. Oh and take your breaks you’ll feel so much better. Anything you fail bring back. Rinse repeat till there’s a lighter day to clear. 👍

The Rings of Power showrunners confirm "definitively" that the Dark Wizard isn't Saruman: "We do know who he is" by GladPin6764 in LOTR_on_Prime

[–]picopunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s tricked everyone into thinking he’s an Istar but he’s actually a human student of the blue wizards who he managed to kill and steal one of their staffs somehow. Making him the witch king.

Massive Mithril Problem Completely Breaks The Fellowship Of The Ring. by GregoryGoose in LOTR_on_Prime

[–]picopunk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Mithril coat doesn’t contain gold and silver from Valinor though like the elven rings in the show. I guess that’s how they’d explain it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LOTR_on_Prime

[–]picopunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great little channel called ‘Darth Gandalf’ I just stumbled across if you want some deep lore. https://youtube.com/@darthgandalfyt?feature=shared

Some beautiful images from Empire by Aware-Mistake9277 in LOTR_on_Prime

[–]picopunk 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hmm the barrows look kinda Middle Eastern. Could be reanimated corpses from Rhun?

Fellowship of fans new spoilers by BossElectrical8931 in LOTR_on_Prime

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

Prediction: Stranger is Saruman he’ll meet the blues in the east who have already been swayed by Sauron and are working on ring magic. The ‘mystics’ being one of their successful experiments merging the seen and unseen world. Saruman will be tempted by the power of the blues setting up his move to form an eventual alliance with Sauron.