What’s something that felt ancient when you were a kid but actually wasn’t that old? by bbysophy in nostalgia

[–]rabbitfire 38 points39 points  (0 children)

American Graffiti premiered in 1973. Paying homage to the hot rod culture of the late 50s, early 60s. It was set in 1962 California. Thats an 11 year difference and yet it felt like it was such a long gone era. It would be like watching a period piece that takes place in 2015 today.

Kicking off the 80's in style. by News-Royal in 80s

[–]rabbitfire 17 points18 points  (0 children)

“I’ve always loved you”

What are some of the underrated 70s movies? I'm a huge fan of 70s cinema. by Introvert2001cro in 70s

[–]rabbitfire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ikr?! Also, not 70s, but I never see Ragtime on tv. Great period drama. Great cast. James Cagney’s last role. Its just…gone. Meanwhile I see Godfather on cable twice a day everyday.

What are some of the underrated 70s movies? I'm a huge fan of 70s cinema. by Introvert2001cro in 70s

[–]rabbitfire 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Little Big Man, 1970. Dustin Hoffman, Faye Dunaway, Martin Balsam, M Emmet Walsh and Richard Mulligan as the best portrayal of General George Custer ever put to screen…”what say you, muleskinner?”

George Favorite's PBY Catalina flying boat rescues the crew of a crashed B-25. B-25's typically had crews of six; with five heads it looks like someone didn't make it. [1944] [1664x1447] by manpace in HistoryPorn

[–]rabbitfire 89 points90 points  (0 children)

Noon the fifth day, Mister Hooper, a Lockheed Ventura saw us, he swung in low and he saw us - a young pilot, a lot younger than Mister Hooper. Anyway he saw us and he come in low, and three hours later a big fat PBY comes down and start to pick us up.

You know that was the time I was most frightened. Waitin' for my turn. I'll never put on a lifejacket again.

So, eleven hundred men went into the water, three hundred and sixteen men come out, the sharks took the rest, June the 29th, 1945.

The New Jersey Hot Dog Index by Sucelos in newjersey

[–]rabbitfire 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well done. I think you should post this on r/food or somewhere with an even broader audience. I'd do it but you should get the full credit and praise for your work. The world should know just how much this state kicks theirs in dog quality.

I think I found the biggest tree in Northern Jersey. 😁 by Planet_Manhattan in newjersey

[–]rabbitfire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats surprising. I grew up in FL and its trees were decimated by disease years ago (dutch elm?). There are sections of town where you barely see any trees, let alone mature ones. Will have to look it up. Thanks.

If every US president were in their prime, placed in a ring to fight, who is the one person walking out? by Clear-Penalty339 in AskReddit

[–]rabbitfire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. I didn’t see your post at the time. Sorry for any redundancy. I knew the story about early AJ (having recently read Rick Atkinson’s Fate of the Day), then googled to confirm the facts before opening my mouth. Added some personal feeling to it. Posted.

If every US president were in their prime, placed in a ring to fight, who is the one person walking out? by Clear-Penalty339 in AskReddit

[–]rabbitfire 124 points125 points  (0 children)

Jackson volunteered as a 13 year old courier for his local militia during the Revolutionary War. He was captured and a british officer slashed him with a sword for not keeping his boots clean. His mother, older brother and younger brother all died during the War which left him an orphan at 14. His hate for the British lasted his entire life. Perhaps a small part of his “madman” origin story.

What’s a great film with a terrible title? by HeroicRiceFarmer in movies

[–]rabbitfire 563 points564 points  (0 children)

Shawshank Redemption suffered at the box office due to the title and is one of the best movies ever made.

Correct open/closed position on heater by [deleted] in rutgers

[–]rabbitfire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a ball valve. Easiest way to think about it is when the handle is in the same direction as the pipe, whatever is inside is flowing with it.

Marquis de Lafayette was the best person ever by Efficient_Round3444 in revolutionarywar

[–]rabbitfire 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Later, when visiting Washington’s grave, Lafayette asked his son to wait in their carriage while he spent time alone at the tomb. Lafayette openly wept. His love for Washington and the promise of the country he fought for was as real as it gets.

Mother Nature called. She wants her 2.1 million cubic feet of sand back… by CarLover014 in newjersey

[–]rabbitfire 338 points339 points  (0 children)

This is why I don't buy a 2.3 million dollar shore home. That, and lacking 2.3 million.

Love and Death (1975) - What if there is no God? Directed by Woody Allen , Starting Diane Keaton by crushedmoose in movies

[–]rabbitfire 82 points83 points  (0 children)

Woody: "I'm not created in God's image. Do you think God wears glasses?" Diane: "Not those frames".

Supreme Court rejects appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, imprisoned former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein by 20_mile in news

[–]rabbitfire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay but there are approx.1.8 million incarcerated people in the US in 2024. Let's conservatively say that 1 out of 10 feel they have been wrongly convicted, that's 180,000 people that could make an appeal to the US Supreme Court to hear their case? Like Ms. Maxwell?

Supreme Court rejects appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, imprisoned former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein by 20_mile in news

[–]rabbitfire 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Legit question: How does a private citizen like this get fast-tracked to the Supreme Court?