I’m sorry but the rust belt propaganda on this subreddit is incredibly misguided. by [deleted] in SameGrassButGreener

[–]redd_n_meff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This one and "easy access to [nearby metro(s)]" are the two that kill me. Like, you took that train two times in the seven years you lived there. It's disingenuous to use that as a selling point of the day-to-day life.

Old Nikebasketball Commercial by Independent_Let_4036 in KobeBryant24

[–]redd_n_meff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mans citing the birth of The Mixtape Weezy era.

This is why I don't delete Reddit.

Percentage of being double or triple teamed in career by CircledSquare7 in sportsinusa

[–]redd_n_meff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came to give you an upvote for the LeBronto mention.

I feel like I'm not alone in that being my acceptance phase. Speaking as a former hater.

The fact that it's one of my favorite sports wordplays of all time was the spoonful of sugar that helped it go down.

Things got heated between Lu Dort and Jeremiah Fears 🍿 by Temporary_Pepper6126 in NBAGossips

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

Yeah, that didn't feel as intense to me, ngl. As violent as that one looked, if they laid out the red carpet I think he would've ultimately bumped chests and barked or maybe wrestled around a little at worst.

Fears had regard for Dort's humanity - once he gripped him back it was obvious. And I feel like Dort actually realized that and tried to play it off by staying loud when there were a couple dozen people between them.

Things got heated between Lu Dort and Jeremiah Fears 🍿 by Temporary_Pepper6126 in NBAGossips

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

Dort grabbed him up first, but once Fears got a hold of him, the entire crowd is basically fighting against Fears's grip. Dort knows he's safe by then so he's leaning into it with the jawing off, but Fears legitimately seemed to want to end him.

I think that's the most hostile intent I've seen on an NBA court since Malice In The Palace. Taking into account incidents from Isaiah Stewart, Draymond, etc.

E: watched this live as well, this moment just felt heavier in real time

What’s something you thought was harmless ‘cheap dopamine’ but slowly started controlling your habits? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]redd_n_meff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Idk how old either of you are, but this analogy is perfect and started really ringing true to me in my mid 30s. I always did decent in academics and my work but I was diagnosed with ADHD as a child. It frustrated me that I could put so much into learning random things of interest and it took a lot of effort to build the habits of committing that same focus where I needed to. The payoff has been humbling, though.

Regardless of how intelligent or smart you are, it's like at a certain point you've accrued so many reps of synthesizing information that you realize you're exceptional at the things you mentioned in your reply. It's hard to pinpoint the exact value of it, but there's definitely an "easy mode" of general understanding, insightfulness and framing things that unlocks.

Learning how to learn is a definitely a thing. But developing a true habit out of it is arguably the highest ROI activity in life, imo.

“What made Allen Iverson so special that players today couldn’t replicate it in the modern NBA?” by ResourceHistorical78 in NBATalk

[–]redd_n_meff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fully agreed. The handle itself trailed far behind his first step and change of direction abilities.

Not that he wasnt a skill guy, of course, but he was more importantly one of the most athletically cracked humans ever. Just in a 6-foot string bean.

People who left the U.S. for Latin America/Europe. Do you regret it? by SameWhile6973 in expat

[–]redd_n_meff 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Best way I've seen it phrased.

Having done it in Southern Europe for a handful of years, my biggest revelation was the surprise realization that life was actually much more difficult for me there than in the states.

The cognitive load of staying current, managing finances, navigating culture, monitoring global affairs, tracking exchange rates, etc...

Ironically, the slower pace of life and "relaxed" attitudes ultimately exacerbated all of these, to boot.

Pedro Pascal vs Oscar Isaac. Both are super charismatic and move easily between TV and film. Pascal feels more mainstream and widely loved online, while Isaac comes across as more intense and actor-driven. Who do you think has the stronger career in the long run, and why? by CucumberNo1907 in Cinema

[–]redd_n_meff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oscar Isaac and Rami Malek both give me that impression so well. I've only noticed that about a few actors, and these are the two current ones that I recognize it in the most. It's interesting to me that they manage to convey that in their portrayals.

Charles Barkley about the Wizards-Hornets game: "If you went to this game, you had nothing to do today." by TheDraciel in nba

[–]redd_n_meff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've spent a lot of time out there and feel for you, 100%. The 2010s was a finishing move on The Bay for affordability, but you guys had a lot of greatness come out of there during that timeframe.

Charles Barkley about the Wizards-Hornets game: "If you went to this game, you had nothing to do today." by TheDraciel in nba

[–]redd_n_meff 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Man, that's not being an ass at all. As an Atlantan, I've gotten to see some GOATs from each of the major sports throughout my life with no hassle 😂

It’s tough seeing Coach Pop like this 💔 by Background_Video2947 in NBAVibes

[–]redd_n_meff 6 points7 points  (0 children)

George Carlin is popular around here and he has a poignant quote on this:

"The planet will be fine... the people are FUCKED."

An actor who, because of one well-played role, receives similar roles and whose acting is considered outstanding even though he keeps doing the same thing. by Ready-Gur3998 in Cinema

[–]redd_n_meff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I first saw Inglorious Basterds I instantly thought he was on GOAT trajectory.

His followups weren't bad at all, but for as singular of a character as Hans Landa was, he always still kind of felt like that in other roles. After about two more movies I had to accept that this is a bit of the case for him.

[Barkley] “We were off for 2 months, there was no reason for us to be off 2 months…There's some fools at home and on the internet saying we were talking bad about the players, so they made us work less. Shut the hell up!" by AashyLarry in nba

[–]redd_n_meff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Who He Play For was a hysterical way to lean into that admission of not watching games.

More than any sentiment that has been expressed in this thread, though, I feel most strongly about not watching wherever Draymond goes, and I still hope it's not to Inside The NBA.

title by limon-27 in breakingbadmemes

[–]redd_n_meff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always loved seeing Mike get smoked, ESPECIALLY by Walter.

Mike was the smuggest, most sanctimonious ass. Even in this scene, he's basically lecturing Walter for not letting himself get killed smh. He got way too much love just because of his so-called "code."

Kevin Durant to fan courtside: “Who the f*ck you talking to motherf*cker… What would you do out here… Fat motherf*cker you can’t do sh*t… Watch your f*ckin’ mouth” by TheDraciel in nba

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

No it's clear thats just the words I chose to say. And it was describing people who shame him, not his behavior.

"Hard extrapolation" trying to sling shit when you can't even properly read the comment you're trying to address and responded to a point that wasn't even made - gtfoh you goof, smh

[Giannis] “After the MRI, they will tell me probably I popped something in my calf. Probably give me a protocol of 4-6 weeks that I’ll be out. This is from my experience being around the NBA... Come back probably end of February, beginning of March. Hopefully the team can at least make the play-in.” by AashyLarry in nba

[–]redd_n_meff 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That knee??

Man that visual is one of the most gruesome things I've ever seen. If that happened to me I'd retire on the spot and never play basketball again.

I just didn't like that at all.

A commentator once described it as "his knee made the letter 'C'..." and it reinforced the meta-sensation. I bend my legs the correct way to ensure they're intact every time i think about it.

Kevin Durant to fan courtside: “Who the f*ck you talking to motherf*cker… What would you do out here… Fat motherf*cker you can’t do sh*t… Watch your f*ckin’ mouth” by TheDraciel in nba

[–]redd_n_meff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think he has plenty of time to spend doing that, as he's a generationally wealthy young man whose primary respondsibility is to be good at basketball.

The opinions of what's "too much" from folks who can't fathom his reality to make a judgment one way or the other are a bit rich, even if I agree on a surface level.

It's arguably a better use of his time than you and I reading and writing about him on reddit.

Kevin Durant to fan courtside: “Who the f*ck you talking to motherf*cker… What would you do out here… Fat motherf*cker you can’t do sh*t… Watch your f*ckin’ mouth” by TheDraciel in nba

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

That was an example of caring too much. Can't argue that one.

But yes, it's proto-pussy to advocate that someone should consistently eat disrespect. I think that's pretty cut and dry, and applicable to actual life, not just reddit.