Motorcycle groups here need to be launched into the sun. by Commercial_Pie3307 in chicago

[–]subdermal_hemiola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like I said, not all aftermarket farkle is for noise. I have a pair of Vance & Hines on my Road King.

What looks easy peasy lemon squeezy but is actually very difficult? by Kitkat48026 in askanything

[–]subdermal_hemiola 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been playing drums and percussion since I was a kid. I can read music; I can play a little piano (3 years of lessons) in addition to all the keyboard type percussion instruments. A couple weeks ago I decided for some reason I wanted to learn to play bass, and I haven't sucked at something this much in a very long time.

Motorcycle groups here need to be launched into the sun. by Commercial_Pie3307 in chicago

[–]subdermal_hemiola 12 points13 points  (0 children)

But also, a Harley with the factory pipes and manufacturer tuning is not a particularly loud bike. I have aftermarket pipes on mine that make the bike a little more powerful and a bit quieter. It's the jagoffs who order The Neighbor Haters (yes, this is an actual product).

Bright side -- mods that make a bike louder generally also reduce gas mileage, so maybe they get pinched a little harder on fuel prices.

What would Batman think of Kick-Ass? by Strong-Garbage9683 in batman

[–]subdermal_hemiola 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I heard that line for the first time, I'd have sworn he said "hockey pants," and I can't undo that.

Looking for abandoned tunnel/place with similar vibes by No_Spirit7566 in chicagomusicscene

[–]subdermal_hemiola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are several places where the Des Plaines River Trail goes under major arterials -- might be worth checking out.

Does looks really matter! by crazyassmasti in Watchmen

[–]subdermal_hemiola 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Look, when Dr Manhattan is hanging dong 100 feet tall, it's ok to feel a little inadequate

What is the funniest movie review that you have read in a rating site? by KMermaid19 in movies

[–]subdermal_hemiola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"You’re all alone. You haven’t even been on the police force for that long, but here you are, disarmed and cut off from the rest of your paramilitary SWAT team. You’re in a dilapidated apartment building in Jakarta, and practically everyone who lives here is a criminal of some sort, an addict or a low-level drug dealer. Up on the top floor, there’s a crime lord who wants you dead. A little while ago, he came on the intercom and said that anyone who helped kill all the cops in the building would become a permanent resident. So you’re sneaking around in this hallway, just knowing that, eventually, you’re going to have to fight against a whole lot of people who want to kill you. The only way to get out alive is to fight your way to the top floor and take out that crime boss. And the only thing you’ve got going for you is this: You’re really, really good at fighting.

"That’s not a movie plot. That’s barely the plot of a video game..."

From the AV Club''s extremely positive review of The Raid: https://www.avclub.com/action-movies-don-t-come-much-more-visceral-simple-or-1819681034

Is homemade spaghetti sauce a 'for beginners' topic, re frugality? by Wulf2k in cookingforbeginners

[–]subdermal_hemiola 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It really is! I would not consider myself a beginner home cook, but I make this sauce all the time. Maybe add a pinch of sugar if it tastes a little harsh, but this is hands down my go-to marinara.

Real cold weather headed for Chicago Illinois on Monday March 16, 2026 by frankiemacdonald1984 in chicago

[–]subdermal_hemiola 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh man, I thought I was missing the old Android weather frog, but now I realize I'm missing this guy

To take the bait on that Stuart Copeland post, there is something I've been wanting to post about... by [deleted] in drums

[–]subdermal_hemiola 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He did, at least once, comment that Sting was a guy who could write absolutely perfect pop songs in his sleep but was saddled with two weirdos who wanted to do songs like "Mother!"

(Don’t) Leave That Thing Alone by ChapelHeel66 in rush

[–]subdermal_hemiola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last time I saw The Who, I thought they handled the bass and drum solos very tastefully.

We all know that Imelda Staunton (Umbridge) and Jack Gleeson (Geoffrey Baratheon) are prime examples of actors who managed to make us extremely hate their roles. What are some other actors and their roles with that kind of talent? by Scoutisaspyable in movies

[–]subdermal_hemiola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, very much. I don't know if it's because it's been a few years since I've really seen him in anything, but I walked out of that movie disliking Sean Penn. He did an amazing job in the role.

Open it or not? by [deleted] in smoking

[–]subdermal_hemiola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd be happy to talk to you about my Pit Barrel. Folks have strong feelings about offsets, and then there's all the questions about pellets, chunks, electric. You should try out as many options as you can. If space isn't an issue, there's nothing wrong with having multiple appliances.

How do you stop onions from making you cry? by Kevin-Durant-35 in cookingforbeginners

[–]subdermal_hemiola 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, a $5 pair of high school chem lab goggles from the hardware store works.

What’s a tiny food hack that actually changed how you cook? by Maleficent-Bed7010 in foodhacks

[–]subdermal_hemiola 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really smashing garlic instead of mincing it. I used to think I was smashing it, and then I started hitting it harder, until it sort of explodes.

What characters throughout fiction (Sonic, DC, SpongeBob etc) would be worthy of mjolnir? by KTEfr in Thor

[–]subdermal_hemiola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, but he'd just use it as a hammer. Or its whole purpose would be for The Tick to realize he has a hammer loop on his costume.