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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
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Comment on ‘Godzilla x Kong’ conquers Easter box office with $80m opening; Legendary Monsterverse franchise crosses $2 billion in ~movies
brews_hairy_cats Link ParentThe high energy but well behaved high school kids in the audience enhanced the experience! We had good laughs and good reactions during the fight scenes!The high energy but well behaved high school kids in the audience enhanced the experience! We had good laughs and good reactions during the fight scenes!
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Comment on What are your go to fast but tasty meals? Is there prep you do on weekends to make meals faster? in ~food
brews_hairy_cats LinkOvernight oats, tasty is subjective but it works for us! Serving two people: 2/3 cup rolled oats, 2 tbsp flaxseed, 1 tbsp chia seeds. Put it in a small mason jar. Fill up the jar with low fat oat...Overnight oats, tasty is subjective but it works for us! Serving two people:
2/3 cup rolled oats, 2 tbsp flaxseed, 1 tbsp chia seeds. Put it in a small mason jar. Fill up the jar with low fat oat milk to about 275 mL which is about 9 fl. oz. That's it!
Next day add bananas or berries if we're feeling fancy
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Comment on A collection of stories about kindness at work in ~life
brews_hairy_cats Link ParentThese are nice stories, it's nice to see more positivity here, I'll try to remember to do the same. It got me thinking, since these stories are all about in person coworkers, and they're all about...These are nice stories, it's nice to see more positivity here, I'll try to remember to do the same.
It got me thinking, since these stories are all about in person coworkers, and they're all about spending time with each other in the same room. I ought to put more effort into my face to face relationships too. Not necessarily coworkers though lol. Call up some old friends out of state and plan a get together sometime, I could use that for sure
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
brews_hairy_cats Link ParentNow that you mention it, it's interesting comparing Ghost in the Shell and Psycho-Pass, both by Production I.G. They're two completely different takes on sci-fi, one is a dingy crime-riddled...Now that you mention it, it's interesting comparing Ghost in the Shell and Psycho-Pass, both by Production I.G. They're two completely different takes on sci-fi, one is a dingy crime-riddled cyberpunk city, the other an AI assisted utopia. I've been watching Psycho-Pass and it resonates, I mean it's a contemporary and still ongoing story, so it obviously has that going for it
Ghost in the Shell and Blade Runner and those stories, must have reflected the times especially the 1980s where city crime, violence and drugs were a big problem. The authors could have imagined what would happen taking those problems and adding technology to it, what would that look like.
Psycho-Pass explores different issues of today, where so much has moved digital, and the nature of problems is more along the lines of control and influence, less so physical violence.
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
brews_hairy_cats Link ParentThat sounds painful I'm sorry. I haven't seen Dress Up Darling, so I don't exactly have a point of comparison, but I'm curious if there's a romance story that clicked better with you?That sounds painful I'm sorry. I haven't seen Dress Up Darling, so I don't exactly have a point of comparison, but I'm curious if there's a romance story that clicked better with you?
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
brews_hairy_cats Link ParentThat's helpful that you followed up and mapped out how Boogiepop's production was done, it makes me want to continue! When you say it's down to a 9/10, with the visuals, does that mean they try a...That's helpful that you followed up and mapped out how Boogiepop's production was done, it makes me want to continue!
When you say it's down to a 9/10, with the visuals, does that mean they try a little too hard with the artsy presentation? By explicitly stated exposition, do you mean how some storytellers reveal the mystery, but then say it out loud? They break the "show, don't tell" rule? If they do that, I see how that would mar the overall package
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
brews_hairy_cats LinkI binged Attack on Titan third season, I like the twist and the direction the story takes, it was totally surprising to me, but it also feels believable somehow. Now that I'm on the final season,...I binged Attack on Titan third season, I like the twist and the direction the story takes, it was totally surprising to me, but it also feels believable somehow. Now that I'm on the final season, and I see it's 30 episodes, I need a break. One of these days I'll finish one of the dozen plus shows I started lol
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
brews_hairy_cats Link ParentI've watched half of the 2000 Boogiepop Phantom, and it starts out making no sense, but makes more and more sense with each episode. I wonder if they did it that way on purpose to give it more...I've watched half of the 2000 Boogiepop Phantom, and it starts out making no sense, but makes more and more sense with each episode. I wonder if they did it that way on purpose to give it more mystery. I didn't know about the 2019 series, the whole presentation gives it definite rewatch potential, I don't think the order matters that much. It's not the type of storytelling I'd strive for full understanding the first time through
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Comment on Why do Americans think the economy is bad? in ~finance
brews_hairy_cats Link ParentThis is a good point, basically echoing the content of the YouTube video with other sources, but the delivery would have been way better without the unnecessary dunk on people's intelligence -...This is a good point, basically echoing the content of the YouTube video with other sources, but the delivery would have been way better without the unnecessary dunk on people's intelligence - "fundamental lack of understanding", nah I didn't get that impression. Differing opinions can be valid at the same time. Let's take a certain someone's advice and not dismiss out of hand as the people being wrong, yeah?
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Comment on Palworld could be a delight if it wasn't so invested in being awful in ~games
brews_hairy_cats Link ParentThe official marketing is plenty edgy, look at the Steam page: "To survive, you must tread carefully and make difficult choices...even if that means eating your own Pals when the time comes."...The official marketing is plenty edgy, look at the Steam page:
"To survive, you must tread carefully and make difficult choices...even if that means eating your own Pals when the time comes."
"Want to build a pyramid? Put an army of Pals on the job. Don't worry; there are no labor laws for Pals."
"Letting Pals do the work is the key to automation. Build a factory, place a Pal in it, and they'll keep working as long as they're fed—until they're dead, that is."
"With Pals on your side you can tackle even the most dangerous areas. When the time comes, you might have to sacrifice one to save your skin. They'll protect your life—even if it costs their own."
"Endangered Pals live in wildlife sanctuaries. Sneak in and capture rare Pals to get rich quick! It's not a crime if you don't get caught, after all."
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
brews_hairy_cats Link ParentAh nice, the Switch pro controller is good. I prefer the Deck's d-pad, it's a bit squishier which is perfect for me. If the Deck's thumbsticks were a little shorter I'd like that. Some parts of...Ah nice, the Switch pro controller is good. I prefer the Deck's d-pad, it's a bit squishier which is perfect for me. If the Deck's thumbsticks were a little shorter I'd like that. Some parts of Celeste I wanted to move between d-pad and thumbstick from moment to moment and it was hard with those huge sticks. I know they're replaceable but that takes effort and I'm not guaranteed to love the results...
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
brews_hairy_cats Link ParentI like what I've seen of Pokemon Concierge, it feels like I was transported to their vacation island lol, so soothing, and funny tooI like what I've seen of Pokemon Concierge, it feels like I was transported to their vacation island lol, so soothing, and funny too
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
brews_hairy_cats Link ParentSpeaking of Gundam, I started on the first Gundam compilation movie, the pacing is really good and no recaps. It's more brutal than I expected, and they fleshed out a lot of the spaceship tech to...Speaking of Gundam, I started on the first Gundam compilation movie, the pacing is really good and no recaps. It's more brutal than I expected, and they fleshed out a lot of the spaceship tech to give a touch of realism, same with how the untrained kid acts when put into the soldier role. I expected a kids' show but it feels mature
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
brews_hairy_cats Link ParentThat sounds like a funny experience with friends! I've heard Palworld described as rough, but better than a meme game and arguably better than recent Pokemon games... I wouldn't know because I...That sounds like a funny experience with friends! I've heard Palworld described as rough, but better than a meme game and arguably better than recent Pokemon games... I wouldn't know because I haven't played a Pokemon game in years
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
brews_hairy_cats Link ParentI'm curious if you played Celeste on the Switch Joycons or a real controller? I played on Steam Deck which has amazing controls and the buttons still hurt my fingers, can't imagine playing some of...I'm curious if you played Celeste on the Switch Joycons or a real controller? I played on Steam Deck which has amazing controls and the buttons still hurt my fingers, can't imagine playing some of those stages on Joycons
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Comment on Easy money [exploring the effects of low central bank interest rates] in ~finance
brews_hairy_cats LinkI like how this author puts things in a straightforward way with simple language, so someone like me can understand. It's helpful to look at today's interest rate situation in the context of...I like how this author puts things in a straightforward way with simple language, so someone like me can understand. It's helpful to look at today's interest rate situation in the context of historical trends, and interesting that the author thinks today's rates are low, in that context.
The bit about cycles felt like a good intuitive way to understand them:
The events that make up each cyclical progression don’t merely follow each other. Much more importantly, each event in the progression is caused by those that went before.
Cyclical oscillation isn’t best thought of as consisting merely of “ups and downs,” but rather as (a) an excessive departure from the midpoint, secular trend or norm in one direction, and (b) a correction of that excess, which often ends up in (c) an excessive continuation of the correction in the opposite direction. “Excesses and corrections” is a much more useful way to think about cycles than “ups and downs.”
Basically what they're saying is economic forces have a natural baseline where things go smoothly, and the central bank is trying to help us get back to that baseline, but also every change has far reaching effects that last a long time, and there's a lot of wait-and-see to figure out if each change is too much or not enough.
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
brews_hairy_cats Link ParentThey called it Delicious in Dungeon, I liked it, it's funny. It's interesting to see more dead bodies in this comedy than regular action fantasy shows.They called it Delicious in Dungeon, I liked it, it's funny. It's interesting to see more dead bodies in this comedy than regular action fantasy shows.
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
brews_hairy_cats LinkSpy x Family - We're playing catch up on this again. We watched the one with Becky visiting the Forger's and having a big crush on Loid, and doing silly kid stuff to get his attention, with funny...Spy x Family - We're playing catch up on this again. We watched the one with Becky visiting the Forger's and having a big crush on Loid, and doing silly kid stuff to get his attention, with funny reactions from the adults.
Psycho-Pass 3 - I got past the mid point of the season, it's building up to two of the central conflicts. I like how the politics and societal story points, like AI population mind control, are relevant to what's happening IRL
Boogiepop Phantom - It starts making more sense after ep5 lol. I keep trying to figure out what the phantoms and body doubles and identity swapping are metaphors for. In my mind I compare it with Serial Experiments Lain, because the art is the same for one thing, and Lain's story seemingly saying some of the same things with Lain's alter ego.
Jujutsu Kaisen - I started watching s1 given the hype about the animation. The animations is good, the story is okay and typical shonen. I see now why people talked about the female gaze, there is a lot of that, ripped and/or pretty men, while the women have been dressed more conservatively than other anime. I get why people feel less reserved about recommending this anime in public, lol
Zombie Land Saga - This is a background show for me, with the volume turned waaaay down because they're constantly yelling, but there are some genuinely funny episodes
Kaguya-Sama Love is War - This is another background show for me because it's pretty repetitive tbh, but I saw the Chika dance in ep3 or 4 which was an awesome surprise
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Comment on Powerful quake rocks Japan, nearly 100,000 residents ordered to evacuate in ~enviro
brews_hairy_cats Link ParentThat makes sense, and thanks for that link, it was really informative. I wish that user stuck around and posted more like that, but I understand if they burned out writing such in depth comments,...That makes sense, and thanks for that link, it was really informative. I wish that user stuck around and posted more like that, but I understand if they burned out writing such in depth comments, or if they perhaps caught themselves posting borderline sensitive information at times.
I believe there have been discussions about newer nuclear plants that are much smaller and resistant to damage, but the energy yield is still too small to be worth using at scale, if I remember right.
We went to see the Spy x Family Code White movie in the theater. It was about what I expected from having seen the TV series. I can tell a lot of it is written for a kid friendly audience, but we went to a later showtime, so mostly adults, and it was a good time! It felt like the animation was higher quality than the TV show, even though a lot of it did feel like watching more episodes of the show, which isn't a criticism by any means