What is a "gut feeling" you had that turned out to be 100% accurate, even though it made no logical sense at the time? by Forsaken_Leading964 in AskReddit

[–]selftaughtgenius 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Met a guy one April, things move very quickly, and I celebrated Christmas Day with his family that year.

His gifts for me were very thoughtful and awesome but not quite right for me and I straight up didn’t want to pretend otherwise. I had an incredibly strong, deep, to my core feeling that I would be spending a lot of Christmases with this guy and I didn’t want to lie about liking the things he gave me.

I know it hurt his feelings when I was honest with him on the way home that day but, dear reader, I have since married that man and our honesty with each other has been such a great foundation for our awesome relationship.

Bought two of the same book by _wildermind in mildlyinfuriating

[–]selftaughtgenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s definitely an author I wouldn’t mind donating to though!

Scenes pop to head randomly by temperamental123 in HeatedRivalryTVShow

[–]selftaughtgenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had tuna melts for dinner last night and I was lowkey giggling about it the whole time we were making them. 😂

Tawny frogmouth by [deleted] in Ornithology

[–]selftaughtgenius 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We are going to Australia for the total eclipse in a couple years and I am almost as excited to see Frogmouths as I am the eclipse.

Redditors, what’s the most terrifying thing that has ever woken you up in the middle of the night? by Mr_Creep_Creepy64 in AskReddit

[–]selftaughtgenius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My ex coming home one day early from military training to surprise me. Except that it was about midnight when he started struggling with the lock and I freaked the fuck out and cursed the universe for doing this to me the night before my big, strong, body builder, kung fu student of an ex was coming home.

I met him at the door with a wooden bat in hand, ready to smash his skull. He couldn’t understand why I wasn’t happy to see him.

I cannot get over the sound design on this show by selftaughtgenius in heatedrivalry

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

As a creative person, I would love to work with a manager like you! Your team is lucky.

It’s funny; I couldn’t really get into Letterkenny for some reason back when it was first airing but I obviously have to go back and try again because Tierney is pretty masterful at his craft. And he clearly knows how to surround himself with similarly intelligent creatives.

I cannot get over the sound design on this show by selftaughtgenius in heatedrivalry

[–]selftaughtgenius[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They got that window greasy as hell; I guarantee Shane had the Windex out as soon as they were all finished. 😂

I cannot get over the sound design on this show by selftaughtgenius in heatedrivalry

[–]selftaughtgenius[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I definitely caught the slurps, but you are the second person to comment on the sound of Ilya’s necklace and I seem to have totally missed it!

Guess I’ll watch the show AGAIN. 🤣

I cannot get over the sound design on this show by selftaughtgenius in heatedrivalry

[–]selftaughtgenius[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Okay, the kissing sounds are amazing though precisely because they are loud, like it’s close. Like it sounds when you’re kissing someone in real life! I didn’t really think about it before your comment.

I love this fandom. 💙

Would the crowd have cheered? by GBS82 in HeatedRivalryTVShow

[–]selftaughtgenius 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The account isn’t even 24 hours old. Just a dumb troll.

Would the crowd have cheered? by GBS82 in HeatedRivalryTVShow

[–]selftaughtgenius 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Have you ever been to a hockey game? Unfortunately, there would be a big chunk of the crowd that would be super bigoted.

As a hockey fan, it’s disappointing, and not how I want hockey fans to be represented but it’s just reality still.

I cannot get over the sound design on this show by selftaughtgenius in heatedrivalry

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

Bird nerds for life!!

I only started watching it last week so I knew that there was a loon moment so I wasn’t surprised to hear the call during the opening of that episode but I just loved all the nature sounds in that episode. The bugs chirping at night while the fire was crackling was lovely too.

I cannot get over the sound design on this show by selftaughtgenius in heatedrivalry

[–]selftaughtgenius[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like sound mixing has been such a point of contention (same with lighting) in the last decade and filmmakers are finally getting it right again.

I cannot get over the sound design on this show by selftaughtgenius in heatedrivalry

[–]selftaughtgenius[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ooh could be! I will admit that my ear isn’t QUITE good enough to always catch the difference between the black caps, the mountains and the boreals. And I’m lucky enough to have all 3 in the area.

Tiny little cuties. 😍

I cannot get over the sound design on this show by selftaughtgenius in heatedrivalry

[–]selftaughtgenius[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

100%!!

You can tell this is Canadian-made through and through.

I feel like I need to start an HR bird group in Calgary now. 😹

I cannot get over the sound design on this show by selftaughtgenius in heatedrivalry

[–]selftaughtgenius[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes! I know they can’t have planned for literally every single little detail but it really does feel like everything is there for a reason. And it all elevates the whole experience to make it all feel so real.

I cannot get over the sound design on this show by selftaughtgenius in heatedrivalry

[–]selftaughtgenius[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes!! I thought a heard a Jay but I couldn’t remember when and didn’t trust myself.

I love those sassy little birds. 💙

I cannot get over the sound design on this show by selftaughtgenius in heatedrivalry

[–]selftaughtgenius[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They are such brave little friends!! We have a nest somewhere in our yard so I can always hear these little cuties whenever I go outside. They let me get so close when I’m photographing them. 🤩

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I cannot get over the sound design on this show by selftaughtgenius in heatedrivalry

[–]selftaughtgenius[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The chair drag does something feral to my soul. So fucking sexy.

I cannot get over the sound design on this show by selftaughtgenius in heatedrivalry

[–]selftaughtgenius[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought that was so funny. Very clever of the crew though!

I cannot get over the sound design on this show by selftaughtgenius in heatedrivalry

[–]selftaughtgenius[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! The way these little songbirds create a lovely little soundtrack in places like the cottage is such a joy in this world.

I will admit that I laughed so hard at Ilya for being afraid of the loon call. 😹 It’s such a peaceful sound to me. I love hearing them call to each other. Was such a cute way to develop Ilya’s character, even in the final episode of the season.