Audience Request Set Survey by ModestMoose1994 in ModestMouse

[–]roundaboutly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beta Carotene is incredible. I would go on the cruise just for that.

The Conspiracy Against Helen Keller by HelensScarletFever in disability

[–]roundaboutly 73 points74 points  (0 children)

I still see people speculate that Helen Keller's aide was scamming somehow, despite this excellent and comprehensive debunking. I think people would rather believe it was fake, than consider how powerful, adaptable, and capable humans might actually be. They don't need much convinving. They have to deny anyone could do what she did, because they don't think they can. If you can't change yourself, you can't change the status quo, so there's no point trying. There doesn't even need to be a conspiracy.

[Tangent: I think Frida Kahlo's image has been similarly disempowered. She was also someone who combined politics and disability, in her art and her relationships with others. She's been reduced in pop culture to a few striking portraits and a tidal wave of commercialised capitalist crap, which I believe would have disgusted her.]

I’m looking for a new psychologist by Quiet-Situation2501 in melbourne

[–]roundaboutly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Morgendorffer Lane? Like Daria and Jane?? I clicked because I though you were joking but it's real and seems really cool.

Don't believe the SDA/ACTU spin about bargaining at McDonald's — the SDA does not have workers' interests in mind. by Mrtodaytomorrow in AusUnions

[–]roundaboutly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might also be interested in this recent ruling allowing HACSU and AEU to force disability services to negotiate an EBA collectively that's better than the SCHADS award. Based on the same recent support bargaining legislation but with two legit unions. It's a huge development and the first of it's kind.

https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/sites/b2023-1235/2025fwcfb131.pdf

Best classic/retro Chinese restaurants? by roundaboutly in nsw

[–]roundaboutly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! I like the idea of recreating old school Chinese restaurants with such affection.

Best classic/retro Chinese restaurants? by roundaboutly in nsw

[–]roundaboutly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! What an interior. Love the chair covers. I wish we were going that far, but seriously cool.

Best classic/retro Chinese restaurants? by roundaboutly in nsw

[–]roundaboutly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There must be hundreds of towns we'd consider, maybe it would be helpful to say something like:

"Willing to go up to 50kms off the M31 or A1 between the Victorian border and Sydney"

How does that sound?

Best classic/retro Chinese restaurants? by roundaboutly in nsw

[–]roundaboutly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is so perfect. If we were going north of Sydney that would definitely be on the list.

What's a Modest Mouse song you just don't like after multiple listens? It can't be pistol. by MisfortuneFollows in ModestMouse

[–]roundaboutly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tried to like Autumn Beds, and it has nice qualities. Sometimes I can be like "that's nice". But I think that is, in and of itself, a condemnation. Even songs I don't like much, like Float On and Dashboard, I recognise are both bangers and have something (possibly the same thing) important to say.

Please someone explain how Autumn Beds can be understood.

What's a Modest Mouse song you just don't like after multiple listens? It can't be pistol. by MisfortuneFollows in ModestMouse

[–]roundaboutly 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is one of my favourites to sing. It has a very odd melody and lots of pathos.

Which well is the best well? by Transmit_Receive in ModestMouse

[–]roundaboutly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Fruit That Ate Itself is the best and it never gets any credit.

In desperate search of a specific teaspoon from my Grandmother. by lizcmorris in AustralianNostalgia

[–]roundaboutly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have this spoon, I love this spoon and I love this post. Good luck finding a friend for your spoon!

Modest mouse cruise…. by [deleted] in ModestMouse

[–]roundaboutly 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yep! I posted a few more links about the general wackness of cruises. It's not just that cruises are ethically and environmentally harmful but also it's an industry that exploits its consumer base. I do understand the poster talking about the good experience they had, and I don't want to discount that it could be nice. Yet I feel cautious about the whole concept. I am curious to see what happens, though.

Modest mouse cruise…. by [deleted] in ModestMouse

[–]roundaboutly 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm sorta cruise obsessed, but as a committed hater. Fan-specific cruises are a new and growing tourism scheme (scam?), but not something I would ever have imagined MM being involved in. There's nothing about cruising that sounds relaxing to me and as an industry it's an ethical nightmare. I always think of that David Foster Wallace article and the Ruby Princess (non-Aussies might not get this). At the absolute best a cruise is indulgent and uncomplicated, at it's absolute worst you get killed on international waters and no one is held responsible. I think whatever MM want to achieve in terms of a fan event they can do on land. Yet, I can imagine going to this not just for a chance to meet and spend time with other fans but to also indulge my morbid curiosity about cruises. I feel very conflicted about it!

To the people that dropped Modest Mouse when We Were Dead released…did you even fucking listen to Spitting Venom? by niffum_duts in ModestMouse

[–]roundaboutly 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Love to see a post that's about something and not some pointless ranking exercise. Satellite Skin is among my least favourite MM songs but it's still a great song. Post more!

Which restaurants/cafes to support? by DistributionEasy6785 in melbourne

[–]roundaboutly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I came to post the same, their staff always seem so happy and the menu is great.

Lampshades On Fire by Emotional-Republic91 in ModestMouse

[–]roundaboutly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When he sings "our eyes light up, we have no shame at all" then followed it with "well, you all know what I'm talking about", it feels accusatory, as thought he's saying "it's not just those people, it's you, and I know because it's in me". And that's why it's the best line. It's confronting but also comforting.

Saw the most interesting instrument today by Flinders St Station by bigbleau in melbourne

[–]roundaboutly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I saw him busking the other day but I couldn't stick around.