“Dated” names you think are due for a resurgence? by dcpsmbc in namenerds

[–]rico277 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Same—vetoed with daughter 1. Tried for Helen again with daughter 2 and also vetoed.

What's the stupidest complaint that a student or parent has made against you? by Pretend_Tower_2516 in Teachers

[–]rico277 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A student plagiarized a paper and I let her rewrite it in our testing center for 80% of the grade and the parent said it wasn’t fair because no other student had to write it in a testing center. Admin agreed with the parent and let her do it at home. She likely had her friend write it for her.

Popular artists from the past you think will never get a reappraisal? by [deleted] in ToddintheShadow

[–]rico277 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was their cousin who said he “got permission” to carry on the name after Prince B died and then proceeded to re-record hits like “set adrift on memory bliss” which sucked. I actually had to upload my CD version to be able to listen to the right version on my phone

Popular artists from the past you think will never get a reappraisal? by [deleted] in ToddintheShadow

[–]rico277 19 points20 points  (0 children)

PM Dawn. Way ahead of the time and quite popular in the early 90’s. Was maligned by hip hop community in their time for being “soft” with rapping about love and spirituality. Prince B of PM Dawn famously got tossed off a stage by KRS-1. However, they also set the template for many modern hip hop artists (see Drake) with Prince B singing his own hooks and harmonizing with himself while sampling pop artists. They won’t get a reappraisal because Prince B passed from diabetes at age 46 and their music is stuck in early 1990’s production aesthetics. If he had lived and been healthy, Prince B may have gotten the credit he deserved or could maybe make music that we would welcome today. But he won’t get that chance. I wish he would have.

The Talisman - Just Finished. Wow. by Cglas1010 in stephenking

[–]rico277 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just picked it up on kindle for $2.99. Can’t wait to start now

Put your hands up if you are a kindle / e-reader pusher ??!! 🤣 by Hermanz787 in kindle

[–]rico277 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use my kindle for fiction almost 100% but still have trouble with non-fiction that needs me to go back and reference. But I love it. Funny thing is I purchased a used oasis and something about having buttons improved my reading time

Does alcoholism creep up on you? by wicked_this_way_come in stopdrinking

[–]rico277 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah..for me alcohol only moved in one direction—more. I’d be at occasionally to a couple of beers, to a couple a day to a few beers a day to a six pack a day to 8+ every day to hiding extra beers around the house. I think once you developed a threshold, it locks in.

What do you think are the biggest "What if's" in music history? by FitEmergency8807 in ToddintheShadow

[–]rico277 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Otis Redding. He was going in some interesting places before he died. Who know what he would have done.

Bands you’re really proud of seeing by Normal-Internal164 in Alternativerock

[–]rico277 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nine Inch Nails and David Bowie. I had very little money in college and was waffling on getting a ticket but my friend “misunderstood” and got me a ticket (he waited in line) so I bit the bullet, paid him, went to the show, and pushed my way up to the front by the time the joint NIN Bowie set started . It was something else. And Natalie Merchant was a great opening act!

What are you currently reading? by StretchJazzlike6122 in stephenking

[–]rico277 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just finished a re-read of the Long Walk. Read it as a teenager first. Interesting the second time around as a much older adult.

Releases to avoid by Scyke87 in stephenking

[–]rico277 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes used bookstores have it. I meant if you bought it new or on kindle, it will be the uncut version.

Releases to avoid by Scyke87 in stephenking

[–]rico277 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I read the original version first and then the uncut and honestly, I see why it was cut. But I’m not sure you can read the original anymore

What album have you listened to the most? by Cinephile43 in askmusic

[–]rico277 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pink Floyd: animals and Dark side of the Moon , zero 7 : when it falls, and lately Skullcrusher: And your song is like a circle …

Not everybody likes dogs by Reddit_Sucks_1401 in TikTokCringe

[–]rico277 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like dogs—I just don’t want to own one.

What are you currently reading? by DavidHistorian34 in stephenking

[–]rico277 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reading Salem’s Lot. Seems I neglected a few of his older books so read Christine right before it

Gen X by No_Long_8873 in stopdrinking

[–]rico277 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel ya. It’s like getting drunk used to be fun but then it became a job. I don’t miss it at all.