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  1. Comment on Which directors have a flawless filmography? in ~movies

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    I would say Lynch as well, may he rest in peace. I don't think Dune should be counted against him since it is so amazingly weird and wasn't exactly his vision that made it to theaters. His...

    I would say Lynch as well, may he rest in peace. I don't think Dune should be counted against him since it is so amazingly weird and wasn't exactly his vision that made it to theaters. His filmography will likely continue to age like fine wine!

    1 vote

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

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    Due to a recommendation from here I started reading Discworld and simply can't stop. I usually don't read fantasy but this has really been the perfect type of read for difficult times.

    Due to a recommendation from here I started reading Discworld and simply can't stop. I usually don't read fantasy but this has really been the perfect type of read for difficult times.

    2 votes

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

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    Wow one of my favorite books of all time. Bokonon's teachings will be forever etched in my brain. Always looking for members of my karass!

    Wow one of my favorite books of all time. Bokonon's teachings will be forever etched in my brain. Always looking for members of my karass!

    3 votes

  4. Comment on What do you need to vent about? in ~talk

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    He was a small guy, about 17 pounds. He used to sleep snugged up to me on our bed, but in his later years slept on a bed on a bench at the foot of our bed. He was a good boy, thanks for asking!

    He was a small guy, about 17 pounds. He used to sleep snugged up to me on our bed, but in his later years slept on a bed on a bench at the foot of our bed. He was a good boy, thanks for asking!

    3 votes

  5. Comment on What do you need to vent about? in ~talk

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    Not much of a vent, but I miss my dog. He just passed recently and I am grieving. His last year was kind of tough with health problems and I am trying to focus on all the good times we had. The...

    Not much of a vent, but I miss my dog. He just passed recently and I am grieving. His last year was kind of tough with health problems and I am trying to focus on all the good times we had. The negative bias of the human mind is quite annoying though and I wish I had more avenues to express my grief.

    8 votes

  6. Comment on What do you need to vent about? in ~talk

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    Many of us have dogs and cats, they both have their charms. I did until a few weeks ago when my sweet old boy passed, however I do not think I will be signing up for another stint of dog dadding.

    Many of us have dogs and cats, they both have their charms. I did until a few weeks ago when my sweet old boy passed, however I do not think I will be signing up for another stint of dog dadding.

    4 votes

  7. Comment on Spaceballs 2 | Announcement in ~movies

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    I saw someone on the blank check subreddit make this exact same joke. Parallel thinking at its best!

    I saw someone on the blank check subreddit make this exact same joke. Parallel thinking at its best!

    1 vote

  8. Comment on Why do negative topics dominate social media sites, even here? in ~tech

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    What movie was it? Your description has gotten me interested.

    What movie was it? Your description has gotten me interested.

    6 votes

  9. Comment on Indiana appeals court upholds injunction on abortion ban, citing religious liberty in ~society

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    They don't have to, they can just beat the "gawdless libruls are coming for ur guns" drum and their base will fall in line. It's maddening that people so reliably vote against their own interests.

    They don't have to, they can just beat the "gawdless libruls are coming for ur guns" drum and their base will fall in line. It's maddening that people so reliably vote against their own interests.

  10. Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (April 2024) in ~health.mental

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    Thanks for this, I have an appointment tomorrow and will try to advocate for myself. The US medical system has so many barriers that it can be daunting trying to get the help you need. Plus I am a...

    Thanks for this, I have an appointment tomorrow and will try to advocate for myself. The US medical system has so many barriers that it can be daunting trying to get the help you need. Plus I am a man so I am constantly dealing with the terrible idea that I should be able to weather these types of things without complaining. But regardless I really appreciate your encouragement. Have a good one!

    3 votes

  11. Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (April 2024) in ~health.mental

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    I have recently been experiencing neuropathic pain in my extremities for a couple of weeks. My psychiatrist thinks that it is trauma related and has prescribed me gabapentin to try to manage it....

    I have recently been experiencing neuropathic pain in my extremities for a couple of weeks. My psychiatrist thinks that it is trauma related and has prescribed me gabapentin to try to manage it. Using it has produced mixed results for the pain while also making me excessively tired. I feel like I need something stronger for the pain and accompanying anxiety but am afraid to ask because I think it will come off as drug seeking behavior (also my psychiatrist seems reticent to prescribe anything that could be perceived as narcotic). Furthermore, the pain is pretty bad to the point that I wonder how long it would need to last before having to make serious calculations about whether or not life is worth living. I know that many people live in a lot worse pain and that I have a lot to live for, but I keep spiraling on the idea that the pain will never go away. Any advise from people dealing with chronic pain would be greatly appreciated.

    4 votes

  12. Comment on PlayStation Portal sales continue to impress despite skepticism in ~games

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    I have one and I really love it. It is perfect for my use case and like you said it just works!

    I have one and I really love it. It is perfect for my use case and like you said it just works!

    7 votes

  13. Comment on Best foreign films and TV shows? in ~tv

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    To piggyback on this Run the Burbs was created by and stars Andrew Phung from Kim's Convenience. I just got into it and it is so adorable. It manages to touch on complicated modern issues in ways...

    To piggyback on this Run the Burbs was created by and stars Andrew Phung from Kim's Convenience. I just got into it and it is so adorable. It manages to touch on complicated modern issues in ways that are educational, funny, and poignant.

    2 votes

  14. Comment on Best foreign films and TV shows? in ~tv

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    Taskmaster, in my opinion, is one of the best programs to ever air on television. There are 16 series free on YouTube and they are constantly putting up versions of the show from other countries....

    Taskmaster, in my opinion, is one of the best programs to ever air on television. There are 16 series free on YouTube and they are constantly putting up versions of the show from other countries. Besides the original British version I am also fond of New Zealand, Norway (Kongen Befaler), and Denmark (Stormester).

    2 votes

  15. Comment on I got paid $0.33 for confirming with Google that I got a haircut where I did and paid with a card in ~tech

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    Of course I entered and did not make a payment, 54¢ please!

    Of course I entered and did not make a payment, 54¢ please!

    11 votes

  16. Comment on CMV: Once civilization is fully developed, life will be unfulfilling and boring. Humanity is also doomed to go extinct. These two reasons make life not worth living. in ~talk

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    Are you familiar with the Buddhist Koan about whether a tree falling in the woods makes a sound? This seems to be the essence of what you are struggling with.

    Are you familiar with the Buddhist Koan about whether a tree falling in the woods makes a sound? This seems to be the essence of what you are struggling with.

    2 votes

  17. Comment on Lost media in ~talk

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    Just last week I saw people are trying to hunt down the only season of Top Chef South Africa, though it appears to have become lost media so shortly after airing.

    Just last week I saw people are trying to hunt down the only season of Top Chef South Africa, though it appears to have become lost media so shortly after airing.

    4 votes