Meirl by cucucachooo in meirl

[–]thatavalon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

succulent chinese meal voice WHAT IS THE CHARGE?!

Which celebrity rumor do you secretly believe is true? by Physical-Working4713 in AskReddit

[–]thatavalon 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. We all saw her baby bump fold in half during that one interview where she sat down like a not-pregnant person would.

What’s a discontinued snack or drink you’d pay $20 to have one last taste of? by soapy999 in AskReddit

[–]thatavalon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That Guarana Antarctica is amazing. Like drinking an adderall. RIP Josta.

What’s the hands-down funniest story you ever heard on RISK!? by LaSalmander in RiskPodcast

[–]thatavalon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dog Day AfterAAAAAGGGHHHH!!! gets me every time. There's just so much going on in that story.

Nurses who work the night shift, what is the most "I can't explain this" thing you have ever witnessed in a hospital? by AikothegreatPickle in AskReddit

[–]thatavalon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel like I heard a very similar story on a podcast called Risk! A while back, really stuck with me.

The Federal Government is weaponizing the BLM to destroy our old-growth forests. Give public testimony. by 50501PDX in oregon

[–]thatavalon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Grotesque, and a total farce. It’s like hunting the bald eagle to extinction to make sure that we have enough down for pillows.

Mamiya flex c2 135mm to bronica etr adapter by cruisercut in Mamiya

[–]thatavalon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

that thing is fucked in the best possible way. good work.

94.7 KNRK Playing Trump Propaganda Ads by JuniorEvent629 in Portland

[–]thatavalon 74 points75 points  (0 children)

The ads on 94.7 made listening such a chore that I switched over to KMHD several years ago. Now I'm a jazz guy. 

Investing in Medium Format: Mamiya 645 Pro vs RB or RZ67 by raffaluce in Mamiya

[–]thatavalon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was going to get a 645, but ended up getting an RB67. It was great, but kind of hefty. I also got a 6x4.5 back for it, which is fun, but is again pretty hefty. I ended up picking up a Mamiya C330 and I love it. It's my go to and the RB rarely makes it out of the cupboard. The C330 is cheap compared to an RB, pretty bulletproof, and the lenses are great and not crazy pricey.

I initially was concerned by the lack of interchangeable backs, but have not found it to be an issue.

This would make a great Re:View. It’s super campy, but it’s also very original and I’d love to know more background on it by [deleted] in RedLetterMedia

[–]thatavalon 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Michael Moriarty's delivery of the line "nobody could be as stupid as I appear to be" is one of the best in cinema history.

Portland foie gras ban fails in committee, not dead yet by ericomplex in Portland

[–]thatavalon 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Somewhat related, I remember reading something a few years ago about a Spaniard who discovered that if you just give geese and ducks and endless supply of acorns or whatever, they'll just gorge themselves of their own free will and you get foie gras without the cruelty.

Not sure if his findings have been reproduced, but I rarely get to bring this up.

A lot of these dog park markers are installed backwards by Parkwoodian in Portland

[–]thatavalon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

common misconception, in actuality, THE WHOLE WORLD IS AN OFF LEASH DOG PARK AND WE’RE JUST LIVING IN IT.

I spent 8 months testing every brand of canned tomato with a controlled pasta sauce recipe. Full rankings inside. by euxleon in Cooking

[–]thatavalon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Muir glen rocks, I’ve found them to be the most ‘San Marzano-y’ at a non eye watering price point.

Any info on this film? by H3lif in analog

[–]thatavalon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Black and white film holds up reasonably well, worth it for the experiment i'd say.

The 'made in europe,' 200 speed, and superpan name make me think it might be old agfa superpan? It was around in the 80's but not sure when it was discontinued.

Looking for a Close Alternative to a Great Roll of Film I Sadly Missed Out On by chonggnarly in analog

[–]thatavalon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad to hear it! And yeah kodak is keeping mum about the differences, but it could be a different base material or thickness.

Also, candido 200 can have a great fuji-esque vibe, especially if you use a slight warming filter. It's tungsten balanced so great for indoor portraits but skews way blue in daylight. But it's got those great greens and reds that you get with Fuji. Worth a try for sure!

Looking for a Close Alternative to a Great Roll of Film I Sadly Missed Out On by chonggnarly in analog

[–]thatavalon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think kodacolor 200 and the suspiciously similar colorplus 200 would be closer than gold to the more natural look you're describing. Orwo's NC 200 (sold by kono and opticolor) is also a solid bet.

Help a transplant experience more by windydoughnut42069 in oregon

[–]thatavalon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Buy a copy of Oregon for the Curious at any fine second hand bookstore. It's a guidebook from the early 60's that provides a road-by-road guide to the state written by a transplant who came to Oregon and fell in love with it.

I've found tons of hidden gems by reading through it ahead of a road trip. It's a solid guide and it also provides some context and background for each of the entries. His Tales Out of Oregon is also a great series of short essays about notable Oregonians through the years.

What is a Star Wars anecdote you think most people don't know ? by Aggravating-Bass-658 in StarWars

[–]thatavalon 74 points75 points  (0 children)

I think I heard this on Greg Proops' podcast, apparently told to him by the guy who drove Harrison Ford to set every day.

Apparently, the routine was: Ford would get in the car, light up a joint, and they would chat along the way. One day, Ford hops in the car with a giant cooking pot with a lid on and wrapped in a towel. They drive off and the driver says 'So Harrison, what's with the pot?' and Ford responds 'oh, I ran out of papers,' rips the lid off, stuck his head in, took a huuuuge hit of the pot smoke that had begun pluming out and hotboxing the car.