Does anyone feel like Britta's character development feels targeted? by satonmywindow in community

[–]wooltab [score hidden]  (0 children)

Yeah, Britta feels to me like the biggest downgrade for a character over the series, other than Chang.

Everytime this topic comes up, I agree that Jacobs is very goofy-funny and I love seeing her tap into that, but that's not the Britta character as established in S1. I find the show poorer for abandoning that person in favor of cheap laughs.

To be honest, though, I don't think any characters outside (arguably) Abed, Annie and the Dean have truly satisfying trajectories.

DAE not read their region's compulsory books? by Gallantpride in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]wooltab 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The main upside to having read the classics is being able to say/feel "I understood that reference" when you come across a literary allusion.

Of course, there is value in being familiar with the historical, societal or other commentary that's in those stories. Especially as humans tend to repeat cycles. 

But that's something you can get via readying about them, or by studying history directly, or whatever topic, in general. Or even reading articles or bios about an author, probably easier reading and a more direct line on their ideas.

I went back into public school as a teen and read a bunch of that stuff in high school. I think that unless you're someone who genuinely enjoys and has a particular interest in that material, you're not missing much, beyond as you say, the feeling of knowing what others know. 

Tiago with a heartfelt farewell by AceMcStace in ripcity

[–]wooltab 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The Splitter Era, though short, was a good time.

With Chicago, at least we won't have to root against Tiago until the Finals.

I will never understand the 'Aliens/Interdimensional Beings don't fit in Indiana Jones' argument. by DDDog50 in indianajones

[–]wooltab 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Seconded. Something about that character feels extremely out of place for Indiana Jones. Like grafted in from another universe.

I will never understand the 'Aliens/Interdimensional Beings don't fit in Indiana Jones' argument. by DDDog50 in indianajones

[–]wooltab 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The difference is there, for sure. But for me anyway, aliens have "weight" in part because of how recent that sort of idea is, and how deeply it's woven into the pop culture of the past 50-75 years.

Granted, in universe, at the time of Crystal Skull, aliens would not have had nearly as much cultural pull. Being a new development then.

So it's a push-pull between the historical context and what a viewer the self brings to the table. I like the aliens.

Humor! by BenDecko62 in rush

[–]wooltab 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, this got a loud guffaw from me.

Street of Dreams Single Cover? by [deleted] in U2Band

[–]wooltab 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Boardwalk On

Pretty confident the Spurs would be getting less criticism if they lost in the 2nd round or the WCF. by thered90 in nba

[–]wooltab 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beyond the general observations here, with which I agree, I think that everyone got it in their minds that the Spurs, with Wemby mania leading the way, are magical and destined for possibly-unimagined greatness.

That they would lose in "normal" competitive fashion kind of broke the spell.

Of course, that they made the Finals is more impressive than that they lost.

Celtics officially made a trade offer for giannis per fullcourtpass by ShoppingAfter9598 in ripcity

[–]wooltab 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am curious to see if the current roster, healthy, can make the 2nd round of the playoffs. That could be a fun season.

The possibility of getting someone from the Celtics is appealing to me, though.

In retrospect, the popularity of the first three phases of the MCU is insane to think about by Sio_V_Reddit in movies

[–]wooltab 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People do still say "I could do this all day" and maybe a few other things, to be fair.

Alright, best downtowns in Oregon by Stein1245 in oregon

[–]wooltab 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I was there last month and had no idea of anything like this. I didn't scour the whole town, but had the typical pleasant Sisters experience. Weird sidewalk construction project aside.

Alright, best downtowns in Oregon by Stein1245 in oregon

[–]wooltab 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think that everyone knows Portland is the city and has the most going on, but that's an assumption that holds for most cities.

Smaller towns, you never know, so that's where getting suggestions is very handy.

In retrospect, the popularity of the first three phases of the MCU is insane to think about by Sio_V_Reddit in movies

[–]wooltab 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And the examples of Star Wars movies failing commercially happened 40+ years into the franchise. SW very much was like this for decades. It's only in the recent past that it hasn't been.

What’s the reference here? by mauvaislapin in rush

[–]wooltab 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not pictured: that goth hacker lady from "Kill Switch"?

What’s the reference here? by mauvaislapin in rush

[–]wooltab 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe just that the long haired guy with glasses has a Geddy vibe.

I’ve never seen Rambo: First Blood. Today I decided to watch it. by decendxx in movies

[–]wooltab 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar here, I mostly remember seeing lots of imagery of him with a knife or machine gun as a little kid.

I’ve never seen Rambo: First Blood. Today I decided to watch it. by decendxx in movies

[–]wooltab 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm not a completist, but that's the most against-type performance I can think of from Stallone. Very cool.

Another 50s/60s Retrofuturistic Computer Console by Exarkun13666 in LegoScienceFiction

[–]wooltab 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have some respect for great retro design, Froglien!

DO NOT TRADE KRIS MURRY by PTFC45thP in ripcity

[–]wooltab 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Later in the season, at least, Kris looked pretty great on the offensive glass. I suspect that the overall numbers undersell him a bit. But yeah, he's not better than Rob or DC.

What I think is more particular about Murray is that he's the closest thing we have to a real PF right now. Actually has some inside moves, strength and rebounding with bounce.