Thoughtninja's recent activity
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Comment on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy S1E1 - "Kids These Days" in ~tv
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Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society
Thoughtninja Link ParentThis is a very reasonable and proper take and I would like to add we all know the "protect and serve" statement is just a performative motto police like to throw around but they have a chance now...This is a very reasonable and proper take and I would like to add we all know the "protect and serve" statement is just a performative motto police like to throw around but they have a chance now to build good will and help us and actually make that a factual statement. The ball is in their court and we desperately need them to pick it up and play. It will be permanently remembered if they don't.
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Comment on What are your favorite home remedies or comforts when you're sick? in ~health
Thoughtninja Link ParentRegular chicken does the trick for sinus clearing for me but I enjoy 2x for just the heat pain every now and then to shock the system. Also Buldak is, at I find for me, better cold than hot or...Regular chicken does the trick for sinus clearing for me but I enjoy 2x for just the heat pain every now and then to shock the system. Also Buldak is, at I find for me, better cold than hot or mildly warm. Try it sometime to see what you think.
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Comment on US immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo says in ~society
Thoughtninja Link ParentYes, it's only a matter of time. It seems they only target those that won't do this but clearly with their chaotic and emboldened nature it's inevitable eventually.Yes, it's only a matter of time. It seems they only target those that won't do this but clearly with their chaotic and emboldened nature it's inevitable eventually.
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Comment on Far Cry 5 | When gameplay and story fundamentally oppose each other in ~games
Thoughtninja Link ParentHaving malaria in 2 also wasn't much of a good time. Having to race back for the pills or whatever was the opposite of fun. I adore 3 and 4 equally though. I never liked the first and I don't have...Having malaria in 2 also wasn't much of a good time. Having to race back for the pills or whatever was the opposite of fun. I adore 3 and 4 equally though. I never liked the first and I don't have any newer consoles or a PC good enough to run 5 and on. From the sound of things it's probably good that I don't.
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Comment on Saudi funded 3SIX9 Studios reveals slate including Woody Allen, John Boyega, Maxi Iglesias and Arnaud Desplechin films in ~movies
Thoughtninja Link ParentI never understood the fanship or fascination people have with him. I just found him to be creepy and pretentious even before I learned of the twisted relationship with his adopted daughter.I never understood the fanship or fascination people have with him. I just found him to be creepy and pretentious even before I learned of the twisted relationship with his adopted daughter.
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Comment on Remembering Erich von Däniken, 1935 – 2026 in ~books
Thoughtninja Link ParentI was going to add my own story but it mirrors yours almost exactly so there we go lol.I was going to add my own story but it mirrors yours almost exactly so there we go lol.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
Thoughtninja LinkI've been jamming any tracks I can find from Earth Tongue (stoner rock with a nice twist, you'll see if you listen) and Sweet Pill (just check them out) and I simply can't get enough. I can't...I've been jamming any tracks I can find from Earth Tongue (stoner rock with a nice twist, you'll see if you listen) and Sweet Pill (just check them out) and I simply can't get enough. I can't think of more to add but I think for those who would enjoy these bands they'll get a lot out of them.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
Thoughtninja Link ParentYou are so right. I loved it through and through for basically all the reasons you mentioned. I watched it at least a couple times in the last two decades but it didn't make an impression then for...You are so right. I loved it through and through for basically all the reasons you mentioned. I watched it at least a couple times in the last two decades but it didn't make an impression then for whatever reason. This time it definitely did.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
Thoughtninja Link ParentI've never been a huge fan of Bond but it tilted that way in recent years. I never really cared for the early ones either for decades but for some reason that has changed. And I would certainly...I've never been a huge fan of Bond but it tilted that way in recent years. I never really cared for the early ones either for decades but for some reason that has changed. And I would certainly agree with FRWL being a perfect example of the Connery years.
If we're talking about the best of the 60s era in general my pick would have to On Her Majesty's Secret Service. I've always adored that one. It just has everything I love about Bond films and that wild late 60s vibe and atmosphere.
But with Goldfinger, as I'm halfway through that one again, the charm that Dr. No and FRWL had is still there for me. I'm curious if that will remain the case for Thunderball too. I'll probably be finding that out tomorrow.
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Comment on Jet Lag Season 16: Hide + Seek United Kingdom | Trailer in ~hobbies
Thoughtninja Link ParentThis was my favorite episode of the season so far. I also don't know why but I wasn't all that big of a fan of Sam until this season. I'm loving his run and I guess I really do get his vibe now...This was my favorite episode of the season so far. I also don't know why but I wasn't all that big of a fan of Sam until this season. I'm loving his run and I guess I really do get his vibe now and that literally enhances all the previous seasons to me. I've been a huge Ben and Adam so far obviously. Now it's perfect. (Yes of course it already was.) I can't wait to see how this season continues playing out as it was a bit slow at first but now is full steam ahead and I'm here for it baby!
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
Thoughtninja LinkI've started a rewatch of all the James Bond films from the beginning and I was impressed with how good Dr. No is for being the first film in the franchise. It has all the charm, the beats, action...I've started a rewatch of all the James Bond films from the beginning and I was impressed with how good Dr. No is for being the first film in the franchise. It has all the charm, the beats, action scenes, and fun elements of all the best Bond films. I will be enjoying From Russia With Love tonight and the slow marathon continues.
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Comment on I am kinda curious about the demographics of Tildes in ~talk
Thoughtninja Link40/M/Louisiana musician from South Louisiana. I've been playing music for 29 years but really only properly for 25. I'm not going to share anything although I could because I'm just in the last...40/M/Louisiana musician from South Louisiana. I've been playing music for 29 years but really only properly for 25. I'm not going to share anything although I could because I'm just in the last year feeling I can truly write and play things I love. So that has yet to be captured lol.
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Comment on What's the coolest thrift store find you've ever scored? in ~talk
Thoughtninja LinkNot me but a very close friend. Said friend worked in and around New Orleans doing body removal and transport. Without giving any specific details she did a pickup from a nursing home involving an...Not me but a very close friend. Said friend worked in and around New Orleans doing body removal and transport. Without giving any specific details she did a pickup from a nursing home involving an old man who passed.
She saw a Hemingway collection in his room and thought she would love to have that but knew it wasn't possible or moral to do so.
Cut to two weeks later and we both went to the Goodwill in Slidell. She was looking at the electronics then we were perusing the book section. Low and behold the exact copy of collected Hemingway was sitting right there front and center.
She bought it immediately for a dollar or less. We both thought it was hilarious but also so perfectly accidently lined up to happen.
It may have been a North Shore nursing home but she wasn't sure.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
Thoughtninja Link ParentFrom the best of my knowledge this is a Thai curry. I'm still learning about it in general. And I could understand your partner not being a fan. Certain flavor profiles are not everyone.From the best of my knowledge this is a Thai curry. I'm still learning about it in general. And I could understand your partner not being a fan. Certain flavor profiles are not everyone.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
Thoughtninja LinkI made my first ever curry recently. My history with curry doesn't go back far and isn't cultural. I'm a white a guy from the deep south US lol. Anyway a friend of mine has made many over the...I made my first ever curry recently. My history with curry doesn't go back far and isn't cultural. I'm a white a guy from the deep south US lol.
Anyway a friend of mine has made many over the years I have known her and I wanted to try my hand at it. Going on the knowledge I acquired watching her make them I managed to no recipe one myself.
The first key element was proper curry powder from a local expansive Asian store. I don't remember the specific powder used but that plus cooked and mashed green beans and sweet potatoes, ginger, an onion, half a garlic clove, at least a half stick of butter, plenty of additional seasonings (a specific blend my father makes himself), some lentils, and water and gumption I was left with a delicious and flavorful paste that went excellently with my freshly cooked rice.
It came out very close to how friend's curries always do so I know I'm on the right path. I will be fine tuning and trying different variations on my next attempts.
So for those of you out there that have not delved into the world of homemade curries I would highly recommend this.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
Thoughtninja LinkI've been coming across all sorts of new/newer artists. Including: Jesse Welles (protest folk/singer songwriter/Americana/blues) Sludge Mother (stoner/sludge metal) Earth Tongue (sludgy grungy...I've been coming across all sorts of new/newer artists. Including:
Jesse Welles (protest folk/singer songwriter/Americana/blues)
Sludge Mother (stoner/sludge metal)
Earth Tongue (sludgy grungy stoner rock/metal)
War On Betty (progressive metalcore/with all sorts of influences)
I'm pretty much delving into these artists alongside such older stuff like:
The Living End - Self Titled (Pop punk/rockabilly/reggae/ska)
Creed - My Own Prison (post grunge/alternative/hard rock) [yea we all know it's Creed but they were a super solid band on their first two releases IMO]
Death Cab For Cutie - Plans (indie/emo/alternative rock)
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Comment on Drunk raccoon found passed out in Virginia liquor store in ~news
Thoughtninja Link ParentI wouldn't mind sampling this for science.I wouldn't mind sampling this for science.
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Comment on Tips for FL Studio in ~music
Thoughtninja LinkI've been a musician for 29 years and 23 of those years have involved FL Studio in some way. Hilariously after all that time I am far from an expert using it. I tend to stick to physical playing...I've been a musician for 29 years and 23 of those years have involved FL Studio in some way. Hilariously after all that time I am far from an expert using it. I tend to stick to physical playing and recording but use FL for extra and added layers and sounds.
My advice after my long involvement with it is just experiment with it and see where it takes you. I don't use it deeply or in any complicated way and I can make whole tracks/orchestrations using simply the step sequencer, piano roll, and playlist with the mixer.
Just have at it and have fun. You should be fine with just those four parts of it.
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Comment on Cyclist falls down 130-foot ravine in France, survives three days by drinking wine he had in shopping bag in ~life
Thoughtninja LinkAs a person with plenty of French heritage and coming from a region steeped in French culture and history, yep, this is the Frenchest thing that could have happened.As a person with plenty of French heritage and coming from a region steeped in French culture and history, yep, this is the Frenchest thing that could have happened.
My two cents is I'm just not interested in this as a Star Trek fan. I gave Discovery a second shot and still didn't enjoy that. This reminds me of that and I'm just going to pass. I can't wait for the final two seasons of Strange New Worlds even with the terribly uneven season three and I love Lower Decks so I have no issue with the current shows other than the ones I don't enjoy. If people enjoy this then by all means. No issues with that from me.