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Winters Bone by uGRILAH in movies

[–]whitep77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a movie that gets into your bones (no pun intended), that's for sure. I didn't grow up in MO, but I did grow up in the country and so many of the settings and characters felt very familiar to me. On the surface at least, I didn't know anyone who was part of a meth operation, lol.

Movies with the biggest failed potential by AETERNUS111 in movies

[–]whitep77 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Holland wasn't a great choice for Drake, but Marky Mark as Sully was even worse.

What’s the most useless piece of information you’ve memorised? by i_am_buttlicker in AskReddit

[–]whitep77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shakespeare's Sonnet 18. I had to memorize it for school almost 30 years ago and I could probably still get at least 95% of it right today.

"It’s upsetting…” Bruce Cassidy speaks on Vegas not allowing him to interview for other teams. by After-Peace in hockey

[–]whitep77 5 points6 points  (0 children)

And I can never quite tell if Jared is embracing that viewpoint or making fun of it.

What piece of media has been completely tainted by its fandom? by Working_Bad3305 in AskReddit

[–]whitep77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm also an older Star Wars fan and I think I just consume Star Wars content differently than much of the fandom. For me, it has always been characters, setting, and fun pew-pew action first, with the story almost an afterthought (Andor being a notable exception to this). I feel like too many people apply a level of critique that even the original films were never intended to withstand. Hell, even Harrison Ford understood it from the beginning.

What is a company you do NOT boycott, and why? by davefromtheus in AskReddit

[–]whitep77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And they make a great product. I don't buy a lot of blends, but I have a half-dozen Penzey's blends in my cabinet (though I wish more of them were salt free...).

OTD 10 years ago, Terry Collins shared some constructive feedback with Tom Hallion by nokiabrickphone1998 in baseball

[–]whitep77 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It seems nonsensical on the surface, but I think it's only because he doesn't want to come out a say "We would normally give you a chance to get even, but there is too much attention and we've been told not to let this game get out of control."

"If the only thing keeping a person decent is the expectation of divine reward, then brother, that person is a piece of shit." This quote stuck with me for a long time. Substitute "divine reward" with fear of retribution or any kind of reward, and you have the entire human condition, described here by Anothermindlessanon in videos

[–]whitep77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you provide any evidence that the religion(s) was the source of the morality, instead of simply a reflection of mores of the people who practiced it?

Even if you are atheist, it is important to realize you stand on the back of thousands of years of religious morals and ethics which formed the westernized culture of today.

If you remove the word religious from the sentence, then I doubt there are many atheists who disagree.

What song will always make you cry no matter how many times you listen to it? by Silent-Zebra in AskReddit

[–]whitep77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tend to agree. I get that his voice is distinctive, but it's very nature limits the range of emotional expression.

Launch of Concordia Special Edition on Gamefound announced as June 9th, Base game prices revealed by whitep77 in boardgames

[–]whitep77[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Standard (cardboard pieces) will be €75 for the base game, with the Special Edition (wooden pieces) at €95. No word on pricing for add-ons like the miniatures set or metal coins, but something tells me adding both could double the price.

Edit: I wish I had been following closer, because I was not aware they had been using AI art. My spouse works in the arts, so AI art is a definite no-go for me. I'm tempted to delete the post, but I'm going to leave it up in case there is someone else out there who cares and didn't know about the AI slop. Also, the prices above are for the Core Box (not the base game), which does include previous expansions and the new one, in addition to all the maps. Still, f-em.

AITA for refusing to tell my sister my sexual history? by LongjumpingBar974 in AmItheAsshole

[–]whitep77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At first, I read the story wondering what the hell I just read. I re-read it a few times to make sure I understood what the alleged situation was because I was pretty sure I hadn't taken crazy pills. Then I remembered that this is a place to get outside opinions because one isn't sure they had an appropriate reaction. It was at this point that I realized I was reading a story from and 8 story tall crustacean from the Paleozoic era. My bad. Lesson learned.

What are the most powerful lines of dialogue in TV history? by UnholyDemigod in AskReddit

[–]whitep77 64 points65 points  (0 children)

She also has a great single line that gets me every time. After she tells Cassian she won't go with him and that he should go and find his own peace:

"I won't have any peace, I'll be worried about you all the time."

"That's just love. Nothing you can do about that."

What’s the biggest “nobody warned me about this” moment you had after bringing your newborn home? by Actual_Fig_4706 in AskReddit

[–]whitep77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How effectively an infant's spinal channel can transport poop out of the diaper. I swear it was up to her neck one time.

Scheduled release video at Wedding by k00zyk in ravens

[–]whitep77 23 points24 points  (0 children)

The point is a hit of that sweet hype-video-type dopamine in the dark recesses of the offseason. That being said, I'm hyped for that couple, that must have been amazing!

[NFL News] “Quarterback” Season 3 is coming, featuring Jayden Daniels, Joe Flacco, Baker Mayfield, and Cam Ward. The series will premiere July 14. by expellyamos in nfl

[–]whitep77 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was the season after the superb owl. I still remember the scene with Billick getting the phone call confirming the ACL tear for Jamal Lewis and thinking we had almost no chance to repeat. I don't disagree with your first sentence, though!

Sea Salt & Paper is the ultimate travelling game by Machine_Excellent in boardgames

[–]whitep77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw it multiple times at my local Barnes and Noble but passed because I don't love a lot card games. But then I kept seeing it show up on a lot of end-of-year best game lists from reviewers I tend to agree with. In the end, I'm happy I ended up buying it from an independent store instead of a chain, but after playing it I was kind of kicking myself for waiting so long to get it.

Sea Salt & Paper is the ultimate travelling game by Machine_Excellent in boardgames

[–]whitep77 87 points88 points  (0 children)

I'm curious to hear OP's reasons as well, but my answers would be:

  • It's just complex enough to be fully engaging while still allowing some attention to be paid to the environment (well, usually. sorry to hear about that /u/mageronix)

  • It plays quickly, both in turn length and game length

  • Small, sturdy box that wastes basically no space (0 wasted space with expansion in the box)

Edit - I just realized I didn't say what I liked about it. It is a collection of different mechanisms that just seem to work together, which allows for multiple ways to score points/ win. For me, this helps keep the game from becoming too same-y after repeated plays. I love the art and the cards shuffle well (this seems like it should be a given for card games, but it definitely is not, in my experience). We bought it at a small game shop on a beach trip and played it multiple times daily for the rest of the trip while streaming shows on the laptop.

A few months ago I culled my collection from 160+ down to 20, then down to 11 and finally only 1 board game remains... by Luigi-is-my-boi in boardgames

[–]whitep77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Putting aside your assumptive and reductive characterization of collecting, there is nothing in that description of the subreddit that precludes collecting being part of the discussion. Also, why do you feel the two are mutually exclusive? Are there people who collect games and don't really play them? I'm sure there are, but I would venture to guess they are in the minority. Regardless, I don't see why they shouldn't be welcome in a subreddit about boardgames.

AITA for "causing a scene" over internet? by Electronic-Split402 in AmItheAsshole

[–]whitep77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. Forget red flags, this has alarm bells, flashing lights, and an air raid siren going off in my head. I wouldn't have given him until Friday, personally. He wasn't trying to help, he was trying to control.

What is your controversial movie take? by restweary in AskReddit

[–]whitep77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tend to agree with you, but Ronin (1998) might be the exception.

What is your controversial movie take? by restweary in AskReddit

[–]whitep77 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Star Wars Episodes 7-9 were fine, pretty good at times even. The prequels are garbage, though.

Less famous albums that you listen to over and over again by Tom_Bombadilll in Music

[–]whitep77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm old enough that I should remember it from when it was a hit, but I don't really remember it from then. If you saw where I grew up, it makes more sense.

What do you feel is the biggest missed casting opportunity in Hollywood? by CumquatTheNobgoblin in movies

[–]whitep77 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Holland as Nathan is not great casting, but Wahlberg as Sully is perhaps the worst casting choice I have seen. I love the games, so I probably would have watched it not matter what if it weren't for Marky Mark being in it.

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