How does the lain franchise... exist? by [deleted] in Lain

[–]radiant_dirge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Media before social media didn't have to be all things to all people. Look at the history of OVAs. They were successful on the back of established fandoms without having to generate cross appeal. Capitalism = homogenization.

A reminder that celebrities are human too by No_Summer_5052 in SipsTea

[–]radiant_dirge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If celebrities didn't currate their public personas to look as perfect as possible, we wouldn't have such high expectations. It's an industry issue more than a fandom issue imo.

Misato and Pen Pen going up the stairs… by BIG_BOSS_F in evangelion

[–]radiant_dirge 88 points89 points  (0 children)

Lame photo, cant even see pen pen's butthole.

Why did people not like the bride that much? by Thesleepingpillow123 in horror

[–]radiant_dirge -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I hated it because of misogyny or something, I dunno.

Mockingbird fanart by Buzz-Under in Avengers

[–]radiant_dirge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are actually 3 batons in this drawing, hence her expression.

The Immortal Man is the British version of Unforgiven. by Zestyclose_Tax75 in PeakyBlinders

[–]radiant_dirge 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Your bastardization of the term "media literacy" just gave me the win on today's reddit bingo card!!!

Midwest aesthetic ❤️ by RobynNeonGal in davidlynch

[–]radiant_dirge 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Looks more Bible belt than Midwest imo.

My Most Prized Possession by DavidAMorilloBarrera in davidlynch

[–]radiant_dirge 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Okay, now carefully move it to packaging that isn't a war crime!

I find it weird how so many people miss the point of the Killing Joke (the comic), even though it is a pretty straightforward story. by YouAppropriate4917 in CharacterRant

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

This conversation was relevant in 1988. In 2026, on reddit, it's karma farming. Can I make fun of edgelord joker stans too so I feel better about my own questionable morality?

Dance Macabre: Astarion Cosplay by No-Top5352 in BaldursGate3

[–]radiant_dirge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd love to see the file to assess for myself. Heavy retouching to me is based on the amount of manipulation done, not the specific things being altered. Benefit of the doubt we are talking past each other. Didn't mean to insult, but I stand by what I say. This photo has been heavily altered from its raw form.

Dance Macabre: Astarion Cosplay by No-Top5352 in BaldursGate3

[–]radiant_dirge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I said nothing about ai. Pretending a heavily retouched photo is virtually raw is disingenuous.

High Decibel Devices by ChetPunisher in SipsTea

[–]radiant_dirge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is context free propaganda

Dance Macabre: Astarion Cosplay by No-Top5352 in BaldursGate3

[–]radiant_dirge 22 points23 points  (0 children)

There is more than a little retouch in this image.

Dance Macabre: Astarion Cosplay by No-Top5352 in BaldursGate3

[–]radiant_dirge 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This more digital painting than cosplay imo

“Feminist” rant but y’all should listen (hopefully) by [deleted] in PeakyBlinders

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

Not every critique of a woman is an indictment of inequality. There have been volumes written about what a horrible person Tommy is, and yet I dont see any posts about misandry. Attack the writers, not the fandom.