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  1. Comment on ‘Our Flag Means Death’ canceled by Max after two seasons in ~tv

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    It lasted about as long Stede Bonnet’s pirate career, so that’s something.

    It lasted about as long Stede Bonnet’s pirate career, so that’s something.

    4 votes

  2. Comment on Apple unveils iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max in ~tech

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    At first I was sad about the silent toggle, but reading these comments made me realize I never actually switch my phone off of silent. So having a button for different functions might actually be...

    At first I was sad about the silent toggle, but reading these comments made me realize I never actually switch my phone off of silent. So having a button for different functions might actually be a plus.

    Though my main concern will be battery life, the iPhone 14 has been the first iPhone in a while I can recall worrying about running out of battery after a day of use.

    2 votes

  3. Comment on Movies you enjoy that nobody else does in ~movies

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    I have on more than one occasion only partially ironically written an essay on why Knight and Day is the best action/comedy of the 2010’s.

    I have on more than one occasion only partially ironically written an essay on why Knight and Day is the best action/comedy of the 2010’s.

    1 vote

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

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    Is he the same guy who caught them adding fake bird noises to golf broadcasts?

    Is he the same guy who caught them adding fake bird noises to golf broadcasts?

    1 vote

  5. Comment on MLB trade deadline discussion thread in ~sports.baseball

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    Honestly, I think it depends if Ohtani is willing to re-sign. The Angels would probably offer as much money as just about anyone, but if he wants to play for a better team you are right.

    Honestly, I think it depends if Ohtani is willing to re-sign. The Angels would probably offer as much money as just about anyone, but if he wants to play for a better team you are right.

    1 vote

  6. Comment on Hayao Miyazaki’s final film to be known as ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ sets North America release in ~movies

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    This is my fourth “final Miyazaki film,” but I’m still going to go see it.

    This is my fourth “final Miyazaki film,” but I’m still going to go see it.

    20 votes

  7. Comment on US June CPI comes in at 0.2% MoM and 3% YoY, below the 3.1% forecast in ~finance

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    The problem is that you are just telling a story. The median household owns their home, so there is no 8% rent increase, and used car prices have dropped more than anything other than gas...

    The problem is that you are just telling a story. The median household owns their home, so there is no 8% rent increase, and used car prices have dropped more than anything other than gas utilities, so if someone was saving for a car it isn’t suddenly out of reach (not to mention they more likely than not already have a second car).

    If you want to make up someone in the lower quartile then sure, it can look bleak, but I don’t think that’s because of this month’s CPI.

    8 votes

  8. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    I just finished reading The Decagon House Murders, which in many ways is an homage to And Then There Were None. It really reminded me of the fun Agatha Christie’s novels are and has made be want...

    I just finished reading The Decagon House Murders, which in many ways is an homage to And Then There Were None. It really reminded me of the fun Agatha Christie’s novels are and has made be want to go back and reread them (or read the ones I missed, I don’t recall having read The Big Four).

    2 votes

  9. Comment on Help me build my “woke” Fourth of July playlist in ~music

  10. Comment on What is your favorite “so bad it’s good” movie? in ~movies

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    Who’s the master?

    Who’s the master?

    3 votes

  11. Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies

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    Yes! There is a drink based on what is described in the books, I believe the glasses might have been popularized from the movies.

    Yes! There is a drink based on what is described in the books, I believe the glasses might have been popularized from the movies.

    1 vote

  12. Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies

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    The Nick and Nora chemistry is amazing, I think a lot of references to them go over people’s head. These movies are timeless. But it is funny, I feel like a lot of people in my generation who...

    The Nick and Nora chemistry is amazing, I think a lot of references to them go over people’s head. These movies are timeless.

    But it is funny, I feel like a lot of people in my generation who watched Looney Tunes, or more specifically Animaniacs have this deja vu or nostalgia when they finally watch these old movies.

    2 votes

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

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    Early on it makes sense to read the whole page, text and footnotes. As the footnotes get longer sometimes I’d read the whole chapter then go back and read all of the footnotes, but honestly as...

    Early on it makes sense to read the whole page, text and footnotes. As the footnotes get longer sometimes I’d read the whole chapter then go back and read all of the footnotes, but honestly as everyone else is saying, there is no wrong way to read it. But I don’t think there is a way to avoid flipping around eventually.

    I will say that many of the references are made up, as you’ve guessed, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be looking at the appendixes and other material as they are mentioned. But you don’t have to look outside the book, unless you are really searching for Easter eggs, or just really want to immerse yourself in the narrative.

    4 votes