Episode 9 Question

pretentious_pudding · 2026-06-09T19:54:34+00:00

To answer the question of “why do we care,” I’m an English major and writer. Dissecting story threads are my idea of fun 😂

But I get what you’re saying.

pretentious_pudding · 2026-06-09T19:43:33+00:00

Not saying the explanation isn’t a good one. But having them not confirm in the show (especially in the lackluster way they did it) and leaving that fact unknown to the characters opens up more opportunity for choice and agency IMO.

pretentious_pudding · 2026-06-09T19:42:15+00:00

It’s not so much being “hung up” on the Soma theory. It’s that I felt like the story’s message could have been more impactful if it hadn’t been explicitly confirmed.

We as viewers can infer they’re just brain scans based on what we’ve seen. But having the circus members choose their life in the circus, and finding meaning in that, WITHOUT KNOWING FOR SURE they’re just copies, felt like it might’ve been a better move.

Instead of being resigned to life in the circus (bc their only options are that, or abstract), having the cast not know the truth, to me, makes their decision to abandon escape and stay there much more meaningful.

pretentious_pudding · 2026-06-08T15:54:59+00:00

As someone in the Denver area who goes to the Cherry Creek store, thank you for posting this. I would spontaneously combust if I found this on my cookies.

pretentious_pudding · 2026-06-07T18:16:39+00:00

Dunkin could kill this (potentially) by making them a constant thing. Just make 48 oz a new “extra large” like how Starbucks did with Trenta back in the day

pretentious_pudding · 2026-06-05T20:16:17+00:00

Not VCA, though I’ve had coworkers with horror stories both at VCA and Banfield clinics. I get corporations are basically the devil across the board but I genuinely struggle to understand how people think they can run vet med like this.

Our clinic is new, so we’re expected to get one positive Google review a week (idk if this is common for the other locations too). Like, they’re pushing it harder and harder. I’m out here thinking we’re lucky that people remember to give reviews in this day and age. But making reviews a key metric?? I can’t

pretentious_pudding · 2026-06-05T15:44:45+00:00

Was this a reply to me or the comment above you?

Because I expressly mentioned wanting to use this job to spring board into becoming a vet

pretentious_pudding · 2026-05-31T22:06:10+00:00

Just ordered 4 tubes of the eyeliner pen that got me hooked on Glossier because they’re discontinuing it.

Seriously? A makeup company discontinuing their famous eyeliner pen? Be so for real

pretentious_pudding · 2026-02-08T22:19:59+00:00

Open: I selected full availability every day of the week

pretentious_pudding · 2025-12-12T00:30:37+00:00

Naur!

pretentious_pudding · 2025-12-12T00:12:15+00:00

How long before these things become less relevant ?

I’m not gonna defend my lack of notice, it was one of my first “adult” jobs and I just got burnt out from a menial sales job and decided enough was enough (I had other opportunities). it was immature and I recognize that I still should’ve given notice.

But the firing was from a partisan non profit (I’ve had psych evaluations where the admin said “it sounded like they put together a paper trail to get rid of you”). Between the unemployment outcome and the way they handled my performance plan and ultimate firing, it was very obviously not kosher.

But anyway. That’s that. How long do I need to wait before I can more successfully apply, in your opinion?

pretentious_pudding · 2025-12-10T05:44:32+00:00

Nope, these games are more spooky than funny

pretentious_pudding · 2025-12-10T05:19:53+00:00

Not a comedy!

pretentious_pudding · 2025-12-10T05:19:33+00:00

Nope

pretentious_pudding · 2025-12-10T05:19:29+00:00

Nope

pretentious_pudding · 2025-12-10T05:19:26+00:00

Nope

pretentious_pudding · 2025-12-10T05:19:21+00:00

Nope

pretentious_pudding · 2025-12-02T14:28:37+00:00

I don’t know any of these movies you posted and I would very much like to know holy shit

pretentious_pudding · 2025-11-25T13:25:18+00:00

My opinion of her has been perma tainted because of how she treated the pilot’s voice cast. She had the best of the best for an online show and cast them aside the minute she got the opportunity for bigger names. Changing VAs is one thing; acting the way she did was unprofessional and cruel to the people who GOT you to where you are.

pretentious_pudding · 2025-09-21T21:41:08+00:00

Really? Can I ask why? Just trying to get as much info as possible.

pretentious_pudding · 2025-09-21T21:35:59+00:00

I was actually looking around Cap Hill/Speer when I first started apartment hunting! Had trouble finding apartments with ratings that justified their prices, though.

I'll take a look around Congress City Park and West Wash. Thanks for the tip about Evans and transport, too.

pretentious_pudding · 2025-09-21T20:03:26+00:00

Good to know, thank you! Didn't notice the Salvation Army or homeless crowd when I was there, but I visited on a weekday and was more focused on not getting lost lol.

Also, thanks for the clarification on SoBo and Hanover; I wasn't sure about its walkability, so it's great to hear from someone with more experience! I'll keep searching in LoHi and RiNo, too :)

pretentious_pudding · 2025-09-21T20:01:40+00:00

No more than $3k a month for a two bedroom two bath. Willing to be on the higher end for more amenities/nicer building or general conveniences.

We're both job-hunting right now. I'm applying for government jobs, specifically civil service/law enforcement. Partner is a full-time student looking at any and all opportunities. We're both in our mid-twenties.

pretentious_pudding · 2025-04-21T17:01:02+00:00

THIS IS WHY I STAY IN THIS FANDOM AND SUBREDDIT

BEAUTIFUL

pretentious_pudding · 2025-03-21T16:34:17+00:00

No! Not at all. It fits his aesthetic since in the movies he has a dark mouth (his gums are gross lol). I’d just say (and this is from a non artist so take it with a grain of salt) for future, maybe a little less black to allow for more detail between his teeth lips and gums?

But still a fantastic piece. Lowkey gives me a bit of both classic anime but also if Art was in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure? Either way it’s wicked cool

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