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  1. Comment on What is your favourite cutscene/cinematic in any game? in ~games

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    I remember meeting the DARPA chief in MGS and having my mind blown by the cutscene

    I remember meeting the DARPA chief in MGS and having my mind blown by the cutscene

    13 votes

  2. Comment on Study shows if music gives you chills or goosebumps, you may have a special brain in ~music

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    A lot of Animal Collective songs give me goosebumps. I was washing dishes last night and got Fireworks stuck in my head and had to take a pause. I also relate to the feelings being suppressed as...

    A lot of Animal Collective songs give me goosebumps. I was washing dishes last night and got Fireworks stuck in my head and had to take a pause. I also relate to the feelings being suppressed as we get older. When it got stuck in my head I felt like I warped back to those years when they were blowing up on the festival scene and really felt nostalgic for that era.

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  3. Comment on Anyone here into yoyos, juggling, kendama, or other skill toys? in ~hobbies

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    I have a kendama and can land the ball on all three cups and the spike. I’ve practiced with both hands but am better with my right even though I’m left hand dominant. When I was actively using it...

    I have a kendama and can land the ball on all three cups and the spike. I’ve practiced with both hands but am better with my right even though I’m left hand dominant. When I was actively using it I was working on going from various stalls to cups quickly but eventually put it on the shelf where it remains to this day. I have a small baby, a wife that came with all sorts fragile things, a cat, and two dogs so a solid wooden ball flying around the house doesn’t really work for me these days.

    1 vote

  4. Comment on How to read House of Leaves in ~books

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    The key thing to remember with the footnotes is that they are from multiple sources or “narrators”. The main narrator, Johnny Truant, is always in Times New Roman - read these The editors - sort...

    The key thing to remember with the footnotes is that they are from multiple sources or “narrators”.

    The main narrator, Johnny Truant, is always in Times New Roman - read these

    The editors - sort of important

    References to movies/books/magazine articles, etc. - not as important for a first read through but interesting if you fall in love with the book. For example, there is a scene towards the end that is historical terror and claims to be from a book called “A briefe and true report of the new found land of Virginia (1588)” so I got the book and it isn’t in there. On the other hand, there are several chilling references to John Krakauer’s “Into Thin Air” that all check out. I got a copy of that book and it’s an incredibly good read and now one of my favorites.

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  5. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tv

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    Chopper is the best droid in SW easily. Good to see another Rebels fan out here, it’s my favorite SW content, personally.

    Chopper is the best droid in SW easily. Good to see another Rebels fan out here, it’s my favorite SW content, personally.

    12 votes

  6. Comment on HTML-based puzzle/riddle sites? in ~games

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    Notpron is a ton of fun, I think it’s what OP is looking for. I haven’t heard of Ouverture Facile but I’m also looking to play these style games again after the password game showed up recently so...

    Notpron is a ton of fun, I think it’s what OP is looking for. I haven’t heard of Ouverture Facile but I’m also looking to play these style games again after the password game showed up recently so I’ll check it out.

    4 votes

  7. Comment on What is something that had far more variety than you expected once you looked into it? in ~talk

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    There’s a couple of good websites for strain information. If you just search google for a strain like Jack Herer, as an example, you should see a few sites towards the top that have pretty...

    There’s a couple of good websites for strain information. If you just search google for a strain like Jack Herer, as an example, you should see a few sites towards the top that have pretty detailed info. Lineage, thc content, terpenes, sativa/indica/hybrid, major effects, etc.

    2 votes

  8. Comment on Moog bought by inMusic in ~creative

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    Oh no! I guess them being employee owned means they voted for this? Curious to know how it went down, I’ve always thought Moog would be a great place to work.

    Oh no! I guess them being employee owned means they voted for this? Curious to know how it went down, I’ve always thought Moog would be a great place to work.

    1 vote

  9. Comment on Movies that everyone likes (e.g. Shawshank redemption)? in ~movies

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    Dumb and Dumber

    Dumb and Dumber

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  10. Comment on Movies that everyone likes (e.g. Shawshank redemption)? in ~movies

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    Such a good movie! In the same category (animated) I feel like anyone that sees Akira likes it but acknowledge that it’s probably too niche to be loved by “everyone”.

    Such a good movie! In the same category (animated) I feel like anyone that sees Akira likes it but acknowledge that it’s probably too niche to be loved by “everyone”.

    1 vote

  11. Comment on Books that changed your perception in ~books

  12. Comment on Books that changed your perception in ~books

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    The Brother’s Karamazov did the opposite for me at first but I’d say I’m far less of a militant atheist now thanks to Alan Watts. The Brother’s Karamazov is my favorite classic, easily

    The Brother’s Karamazov did the opposite for me at first but I’d say I’m far less of a militant atheist now thanks to Alan Watts. The Brother’s Karamazov is my favorite classic, easily

  13. Comment on Books that changed your perception in ~books

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    This is my answer as well. House of Leaves changed what a book could be for me and literally fractured my mind. I’ve read it several times now and it keeps getting better. It’s terrifying,...

    This is my answer as well. House of Leaves changed what a book could be for me and literally fractured my mind. I’ve read it several times now and it keeps getting better. It’s terrifying, romantic, funny, and extremely rough around the edges, but I love it. My most recent reading I tried to focus on following the references and actually bought some books only to find something other than what I was looking for.

    Coincidentally, I’m going to the post office today to mail a copy to a friend of mine that I think will enjoy it. I don’t know if I’m going to put from Z or Johnny Truant yet…