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Comment on Jesse Welles - With the Devil (2025) in ~music
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Jesse Welles - With the Devil (2025)
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Comment on The unforgivable sin of Ms Rachel. The biggest threat to Western Civilization: compassion. Makes perfect sense. in ~society
Barrelephants Link ParentLook up "Some More News" on YouTube. Well researched and articulate news show with a touch of edge and sarcastic humor that gives me a little bit of catharsis every week. They also do a podcast...Look up "Some More News" on YouTube. Well researched and articulate news show with a touch of edge and sarcastic humor that gives me a little bit of catharsis every week. They also do a podcast "Even More News" where they discuss the news of the moment.
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Comment on So was there no song of the summer this year? in ~music
Barrelephants LinkI'm not really in touch with popular music lately but I've had this Collab by Lewky and Sad Alex playing on loop pretty regularly this summer.I'm not really in touch with popular music lately but I've had this Collab by Lewky and Sad Alex playing on loop pretty regularly this summer.
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Comment on Disney’s boy trouble: studio seeks original IP to win back Gen-Z men amid Marvel, Lucasfilm struggles in ~movies
Barrelephants Link ParentEven the original trilogy is full of flaws, but people still view them with Rose glasses thick enough for Cyclops from the Xmen. The nostalgia for them stems from the fact that for the time that...Even the original trilogy is full of flaws, but people still view them with Rose glasses thick enough for Cyclops from the Xmen. The nostalgia for them stems from the fact that for the time that they came out, they were a truly new experience. They were a showcase of ground breaking effects by ILM and the Jim Henson Creature shop, wrapped in a fine musical cloak by John Williams. It was a perfect storm of talent that supported mediocre writing and unimpressive acting (with some exceptions).
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Comment on How are you planning for a potentially bleaker future? in ~life
Barrelephants Link ParentI had been planning this for a couple of years so I have almost every detail worked out, but a lot of it is stuff I've never done before so it's been a slow process. I've done some woodworking and...I had been planning this for a couple of years so I have almost every detail worked out, but a lot of it is stuff I've never done before so it's been a slow process. I've done some woodworking and working on cars in the past but I've never created a self contained electrical system or plumbing before. Luckily, I'm a visual learner and there's endless resources online for not only Van builds but construction in general.
One of the most intimidating things I had to do recently was cut holes in the side of my brand new Ford Transit for the windows I installed.
If this is something you're interested in, I would recommend starting with FarOutRide's guides to see what's involved. I've used these quite a lot. They are very informative and thorough.
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Comment on How are you planning for a potentially bleaker future? in ~life
Barrelephants LinkI've had a plan to build out a van to live in for a while now and I finally bought one this spring and have been working on it since. My finances are secure for now and if I have to I can live...I've had a plan to build out a van to live in for a while now and I finally bought one this spring and have been working on it since. My finances are secure for now and if I have to I can live pretty cheaply on the road by staying in parks (while they're still around) and with friends and family. I'll also have the flexibility to move around if disasters or lack of resources become untenable. This wasn't what I thought starting Van Life would be like but I'm glad I already had a plan that will let me adapt to what may come.
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Comment on US Federal prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing in ~society
Barrelephants Link ParentTrying to make Mangione out to be a monster by leaving two "children" without a father, while completely ignoring the thousands, maybe millions, of children who lost a parent because of UHC's...Trying to make Mangione out to be a monster by leaving two "children" without a father, while completely ignoring the thousands, maybe millions, of children who lost a parent because of UHC's policies.
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Comment on Michelle Obama launches podcast with her brother Craig Robinson in ~society
Barrelephants Link ParentI was also a bit disappointed. Maybe they'll have him on as a guest? I'll be listening either way.I was also a bit disappointed. Maybe they'll have him on as a guest? I'll be listening either way.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~society
Barrelephants Link ParentTake a stand on something: healthcare, Palestine, corporate greed, anything really. Position themselves as the only thing standing in the way of the Republican hate machine. Kamala didn't do...Take a stand on something: healthcare, Palestine, corporate greed, anything really. Position themselves as the only thing standing in the way of the Republican hate machine. Kamala didn't do anything at all to really differentiate herself from Biden or speak to people's fears and concerns. She basically just mocked Trump and campaigned on "business as usual".
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Comment on Common Side Effects | Official trailer in ~tv
Barrelephants LinkWhen I heard voice actor for the pharma CEO all I could think was "Damnit Bobby, we've gotta increase our third quarter sales!!". This looks like a fun ride and I'm really digging the art style.When I heard voice actor for the pharma CEO all I could think was "Damnit Bobby, we've gotta increase our third quarter sales!!". This looks like a fun ride and I'm really digging the art style.
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Comment on Otto Drakenberg is challenging Alisher Usmanov for the leadership of the International Fencing Federation – Usmanov is the heavy favorite despite international sanctions in ~sports
Barrelephants LinkThe title made me imagine that the leader of the IFF is determined by a fencing match and not seemingly corrupt politics and I was very disappointed.The title made me imagine that the leader of the IFF is determined by a fencing match and not seemingly corrupt politics and I was very disappointed.
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Comment on You're running for office on a somewhat petty, yet univerally-understood single issue. What is it? in ~society
Barrelephants Link ParentI'll have the rice, rice, rice, rice, eggs, rice, rice, rice, rice, bacon, and rice pleaseI'll have the rice, rice, rice, rice, eggs, rice, rice, rice, rice, bacon, and rice please
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Comment on You're running for office on a somewhat petty, yet univerally-understood single issue. What is it? in ~society
Barrelephants Link ParentMy favorite version of this is the Pythagoras cup version. Same idea with a cap (100 million is pretty low, my version was a billion but we can figure out what the cap is later). But in my version...My favorite version of this is the Pythagoras cup version. Same idea with a cap (100 million is pretty low, my version was a billion but we can figure out what the cap is later). But in my version if you become wealthy enough to pass the cap almost all of your wealth is distributed evenly across the nation. We would leave the attempted billionaire with the same amount of wealth that the average American owns including assets. We would of course have to greatly increase funding for the IRS and crack down on things like secret off shore accounts, but no one would be a billionaire in my administration.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Barrelephants Link ParentI'm lucky enough to have enough friends that play to have a full squad regularly. It's so much better having a group you can communicate and strategize with. I wish it was faster to unlock new...I'm lucky enough to have enough friends that play to have a full squad regularly. It's so much better having a group you can communicate and strategize with. I wish it was faster to unlock new weapons but otherwise I'm really enjoying the game.
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Comment on Biologists discovered a widespread protein that abruptly shuts down a cell’s activity — and turns it back on just as fast in ~science
Barrelephants LinkWhat is dead may never die.researchers reported the discovery of a new hibernation factor, which they have named Balon
What is dead may never die.
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Comment on If you had up to US$250 to get one person into a hobby you're interested in, what would you do to get them started? in ~hobbies
Barrelephants LinkHobby: Disc Golf or Pickleball Both are super fun and cheap to get started with. A disc start set will run you like $20 and then it's just gas to drive to your local course. If you don't have one...Hobby: Disc Golf or Pickleball
Both are super fun and cheap to get started with. A disc start set will run you like $20 and then it's just gas to drive to your local course. If you don't have one you can get a practice net for like $60-70 off amazon. Pickleball is just the cost of a paddle which is $40-60 (and up if you get serious) and a few balls for like $10. If your town doesn't have pickleball courts you can tape one out at a tennis court with the measurements online, or they sell nets online for like $100 for a cheap one.
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Comment on Recipes for chicken thighs in ~food
Barrelephants LinkCooked this tonight and really enjoyed it. Not too spicy and the crunch makes the skin super tasty! https://butteryourbiscuit.com/chili-crunch-chicken-thighs/Cooked this tonight and really enjoyed it. Not too spicy and the crunch makes the skin super tasty!
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Comment on In streaming milestone, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery team on bundle featuring Disney+, Hulu and Max in ~tv
Barrelephants Link ParentThe one streaming service a month method has served me well for years. Though I'm someone that doesn't care about watching things right when they come out. It also makes the price increases less...The one streaming service a month method has served me well for years. Though I'm someone that doesn't care about watching things right when they come out. It also makes the price increases less of an issue and the few extra dollars a month for ad free not a big deal. Sign up, immediately cancel, then when the month is up decide if you want to continue it move on to another service. It's a bit more effort, but it's well worth it and cheaper in the long run.
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Comment on Let’s go whaling: Tricks for monetising mobile game players with free-to-play in ~games
Barrelephants LinkThe whole time I was waiting for him to accidentally refer to the player as "the mark". What a sad little industry.The whole time I was waiting for him to accidentally refer to the player as "the mark". What a sad little industry.
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