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  1. Comment on What's a "house rule" that has made a game more fun for you? in ~games

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    And my cousin and I played "Executive Ping Pong." Sit in chairs with your feet up on the table and try to rally. We didn't get far with that, actually.

    And my cousin and I played "Executive Ping Pong." Sit in chairs with your feet up on the table and try to rally. We didn't get far with that, actually.

    5 votes
  2. Comment on Why does the letter 'S' look like an 'F' in old manuscripts? in ~humanities.languages

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    One of my English professors told us she'd had a student who used a facsimile of an old manuscript for her reference material. Her paper on Shakespeare's "Where the bee sucks, there suck I" was......

    One of my English professors told us she'd had a student who used a facsimile of an old manuscript for her reference material. Her paper on Shakespeare's "Where the bee sucks, there suck I" was... noteworthy.

    18 votes
  3. Comment on It's fair to describe schizophrenia as probably mostly genetic in ~health.mental

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    Well, I don't know about that. Some people seem to cope quite well with it. Others, like my brother, are paralyzed by anxiety and paranoia, unable to work, poorly supported financially and...

    Schizophrenia is hardly the worst thing that can happen to you.

    Well, I don't know about that. Some people seem to cope quite well with it. Others, like my brother, are paralyzed by anxiety and paranoia, unable to work, poorly supported financially and ostracized by much of society. This is with medication, psychiatrists, social workers etc. My brother has always been compliant with whatever treatment they gave him and still, his life has just sucked for decades.

    6 votes
  4. Comment on Can you recommend songs or musicians/bands with lyrics in Spanish? in ~music

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    I'm a fan of Jesse y Joy. What a voice! They're a Mexican sister/brother group. I'm more familiar with older songs like Llegaste tu and the first one of theirs I ever heard (and a fun video),...

    I'm a fan of Jesse y Joy. What a voice! They're a Mexican sister/brother group.

    I'm more familiar with older songs like Llegaste tu and the first one of theirs I ever heard (and a fun video), Chocolate, but there's a lot of new material as well.

    My first exposure to Spanish lyrics came many years ago in the form of this very fine album, which I still have. Thank god for the bargain record bins of my youth.

  5. Comment on How to preserve a 9000 piece jigsaw puzzle? in ~games.tabletop

  6. Comment on What's your favorite Wikipedia page and why? in ~talk

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    Not exactly what you asked, but Hatnote plays sounds representing the latest Wikipedia edits. "Bells indicate additions and string plucks indicate subtractions. Pitch changes according to the size...

    Not exactly what you asked, but Hatnote plays sounds representing the latest Wikipedia edits. "Bells indicate additions and string plucks indicate subtractions. Pitch changes according to the size of the edit; the larger the edit, the deeper the note." There's also a visual component if you want to watch. Try different languages! I like the whimsy of it and the music can be kinda relaxing.

    14 votes
  7. Comment on Google's Say What You See - Come up with a prompt to match an already generated image in ~comp

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    I (Canadian) got that too.

    I (Canadian) got that too.

    7 votes
  8. Comment on The history of fruitcake in ~food

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    A slice of sharp cheddar is the perfect accompaniment to just about anything, in my book. I happened to watch this video this morning, where an American discusses the popularity of fruitcake in...

    A slice of sharp cheddar is the perfect accompaniment to just about anything, in my book. I happened to watch this video this morning, where an American discusses the popularity of fruitcake in the UK vs the US. She mentions the Yorkshire habit of enjoying it with Wensleydale cheese. As a Canadian from an Anglo background, I love fruitcake and would happily accept it as a gift from anyone.

    3 votes
  9. Comment on The Xmas music playlist at my job is awful; give me your best non-traditional holiday songs! in ~music

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    It rotates at my house because I still have my original vinyl from the '70s!

    It rotates at my house because I still have my original vinyl from the '70s!

    2 votes
  10. Comment on The Xmas music playlist at my job is awful; give me your best non-traditional holiday songs! in ~music

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    The Arrogant Worms, Santa's Gonna Kick Your Ass Not safe for work, obviously, but it's why I always smile when I hear the word "begonias." Taxi Chain, Cheer My Baby up for Christmas

    The Arrogant Worms, Santa's Gonna Kick Your Ass Not safe for work, obviously, but it's why I always smile when I hear the word "begonias."

    Taxi Chain, Cheer My Baby up for Christmas

    1 vote
  11. Comment on Quizzle – Can you guess the word in fewer than twenty questions? in ~games

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    I enjoyed it. A (senior) relative who also tried it thought the thumbs down symbol was actually a thumbs up, so maybe something more like a checkmark vs an X might be clearer? Of course people are...

    I enjoyed it. A (senior) relative who also tried it thought the thumbs down symbol was actually a thumbs up, so maybe something more like a checkmark vs an X might be clearer? Of course people are going to find fault with the AI (maybe change the name to Quibble...) but I went in not expecting perfection and will play again as soon as it lets me. Kind of wish I could go back and play 1 through 15 for practice. Thank you!

    Adding: now that I can see the thumbs again, I don't know how she made that mistake, but there you are.

    4 votes
  12. Comment on In the depths of Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art, a volcano is stirring – Hrafntinna (Obsidian) is an immersive installation by Icelandic artist and musician Jónsi in ~arts

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    I saw this when it was in Toronto. I'm a little surprised I didn't appreciate it more, since it's the kind of art I often enjoy most.* In a more private setting I might have spent more time in it,...

    I saw this when it was in Toronto. I'm a little surprised I didn't appreciate it more, since it's the kind of art I often enjoy most.* In a more private setting I might have spent more time in it, but there were people (including groups of children) coming and going. I wasn't about to lie down to get the most out of the experience. Also missed out on the scent, mostly, thanks to the mask I was wearing. Still, I love the idea and enjoyed the sensory experience.

    *Favourite piece is Janet Cardiff's To Touch, also dimly lit and surrounded by speakers but relying on human interaction to bring them to life. Watching people discover what they could do with the table was as much fun as playing with it myself.

    2 votes
  13. Comment on Do you have a favorite YouTube video? I want to know! in ~talk

  14. Comment on Who are your go to modern or forgotten folk artists, or acoustic artists? in ~music

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    Cheryl Wheeler! Beautiful melodies, touching lyrics and funny as hell. She fell into that category of lesbian/feminist folk singer that the wider world wasn't quite ready for, I think. One of her...

    Cheryl Wheeler! Beautiful melodies, touching lyrics and funny as hell. She fell into that category of lesbian/feminist folk singer that the wider world wasn't quite ready for, I think. One of her songs, Addicted, was a hit for Dan Seals. I'll link to a few at random but I love everything she's done, for decades. Got to see her live once and it was a memorable night of great music and hilarious stories.

    Arrow

    Further and Further Away

    Lighting up the Mighty Mississippi

    2 votes
  15. Comment on Who are your favorite Tiny Desk concert musicians? Bob Boilen - Tiny Desk founder is leaving National Public Radio in ~music

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    Natalia Lafourcade. So sweet and joyful, really fun to listen to.

    Natalia Lafourcade. So sweet and joyful, really fun to listen to.

    5 votes
  16. Comment on Writers: Do your characters leave you alone? If not, what do you do? in ~creative

  17. Comment on What are some random keepsakes you hold onto? in ~life

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    On my desk is an old electrical insulator that looks like this one. A number of years ago the line at the side of the house had to be repaired and the technician replaced the insulator with...

    On my desk is an old electrical insulator that looks like this one. A number of years ago the line at the side of the house had to be repaired and the technician replaced the insulator with whatever they use now. I noticed he'd thrown the old one in our garbage bin and I said hell no, that's coming with me. After decades of service it deserves to be admired. It's delightfully smooth and glossy and a very appealing rich brown colour, and I like having a little piece of this house's history to keep no matter where I end up.

    6 votes
  18. Comment on What is your most annoying (minor) movie trope? in ~movies

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    Main character has had a bad accident and is now paralyzed. In the hospital or during rehab, if there's a tray of food in front of them, you know for sure that thing is going to be swept to the...

    Main character has had a bad accident and is now paralyzed. In the hospital or during rehab, if there's a tray of food in front of them, you know for sure that thing is going to be swept to the floor in a fit of rage.

    11 votes
  19. Comment on Do you have favorite lighthearted or silly songs? in ~music

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    Whenever I lose the lid for something I sing Where is the Lid? while I'm searching. At least we have music to console us after our losses.

    Whenever I lose the lid for something I sing Where is the Lid? while I'm searching. At least we have music to console us after our losses.

    2 votes
  20. Comment on Do you have favorite lighthearted or silly songs? in ~music

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    Julian Smith: I'm reading a book, man, I'm reading a book. So fierce! Tim Minchin is a goldmine, even when singing about such serious subjects as Prejudice. Check out everything he's ever done.

    Julian Smith: I'm reading a book, man, I'm reading a book. So fierce!

    Tim Minchin is a goldmine, even when singing about such serious subjects as Prejudice. Check out everything he's ever done.

    1 vote