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  1. Comment on There must be Nazis in the White House. EO 14188 -> 14/88. in ~society

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    Yo homie my comment wasn't an attack on you. It was more just an observation or an add on so no offense intended.

    Yo homie my comment wasn't an attack on you. It was more just an observation or an add on so no offense intended.

    3 votes

  2. Comment on There must be Nazis in the White House. EO 14188 -> 14/88. in ~society

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    I don't think those are separate things. Musk Nazi saluting is the white house signaling Nazis. He is as close as you can get to the white house. The only reason I think we don't see him in the...

    I don't think those are separate things. Musk Nazi saluting is the white house signaling Nazis. He is as close as you can get to the white house. The only reason I think we don't see him in the white house more is because he is annoying the authoritarians currently occupying it.

    5 votes

  3. Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative

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    Iv been feeling very frustrated recently and want to do something creative but iv never been very creative. Well iv never been great at drawing or painting or making anything. So iv started...

    Iv been feeling very frustrated recently and want to do something creative but iv never been very creative. Well iv never been great at drawing or painting or making anything. So iv started writing. Kinda just exploring putting thoughts into words. Its kinda on and off but recently iv been writing more than usual. So I want to keep this ball rolling. Thinking about writing some poetry.

    6 votes

  4. Comment on What's your favorite music album to get high to? in ~music

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    lets be honest. anything by a tribe called quest is a jam

    lets be honest. anything by a tribe called quest is a jam

    6 votes

  5. Comment on What's your favorite music album to get high to? in ~music

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    I don't get high much these days but the song can i kick it by a tribe called quest is a favourite of mine so if I were to choose an album it would be peoples instinctive travels and the paths of...

    I don't get high much these days but the song can i kick it by a tribe called quest is a favourite of mine so if I were to choose an album it would be peoples instinctive travels and the paths of rhythm.

    13 votes

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

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    Iv decided to change up my usual genre of sci fi and fantasy and go with a collection of travel, food and autobiographical books. I'm currently reading junky by Burroughs and medium raw by Anthony...

    Iv decided to change up my usual genre of sci fi and fantasy and go with a collection of travel, food and autobiographical books.

    I'm currently reading junky by Burroughs and medium raw by Anthony bourdain. So far junky is much easier to read than naked lunch which I will drop in and out off over the next few months. Medium raw is a sort of continuation if kitchen confidential which was a fantastic book. I'm a fan of anything bourdain so even though I'm only two chapters in its already phenomenal.

    1 vote

  7. Comment on How do you find new movies to watch? in ~movies

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    I watch the Criterion Closet videos and then branch out from there with directors or similar-themed films. So for a while I was watching godzilla movies and Giallo movies. From there I dipped into...

    I watch the Criterion Closet videos and then branch out from there with directors or similar-themed films. So for a while I was watching godzilla movies and Giallo movies. From there I dipped into samurai movies and now im kinda just going through some of the great directors from back in the day.

    6 votes

  8. Comment on Inside Brazil's Belo Horizonte’s food scene (Anthony Bourdain) in ~food

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    Thanks for the extra info! I was wondering why they never mentioned sepultura! That would have been really cool. Yea I suppose they went in with an idea and just focused on a basic view of the...

    Thanks for the extra info! I was wondering why they never mentioned sepultura! That would have been really cool. Yea I suppose they went in with an idea and just focused on a basic view of the region. That's the thing about travel shows they gotta make it accessible for mainstream audiences even parts unknown which arguably is one of the best IMO. At the risk of sounding like a arrogant traveller but in don't think many people travel to discover things like that anymore. Its mostly Instagram shots and box ticking to say they have done it.

    What's cool is that you brought up these points and people will see it and then have a better idea about the region.

    1 vote

  9. Comment on Inside Brazil's Belo Horizonte’s food scene (Anthony Bourdain) in ~food

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    Ok so iv just watched the episode and there are a few points that stand out to me. The S3 episode feels less serious in its approach. Bourdain looks like he is taking it easy and just enjoying...

    Ok so iv just watched the episode and there are a few points that stand out to me. The S3 episode feels less serious in its approach. Bourdain looks like he is taking it easy and just enjoying what I imagine is a nice holiday for him. Things just feel relaxed and there are tons of caipirinha shots, references and jokes. Tony is having a good time. Im sure being on the ocean also helps as I believe he was a fan of lounging on the beach and just enjoying the world.

    The S8 episode feels more serious and I get the feeling they went with a specific idea. That I think is most likely due to the fact that they are deep into the series by this point and they are a serious travel show who push boundries. Tony is still having fun but he seems more focused. He is a serious travel show host now.

    OP mentioned their location selection felt very stereotypical and that, I assume, is just down to where they can get to in the limited time they have. I know later in the series they experimented with different shooting styles and kinda themed specific episodes(best way I can describe it) but these two episodes just follow the standard style of a Parts Unknown episode. Well thats just my two cents. I hope people are able to find the show somewhere and watch it and I also recommend the documentary called Roadrunner about Bourdain.

    3 votes

  10. Comment on Inside Brazil's Belo Horizonte’s food scene (Anthony Bourdain) in ~food

  11. Comment on Inside Brazil's Belo Horizonte’s food scene (Anthony Bourdain) in ~food

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    Love bourdain and his travel shows. Currently working my through season 3 of parts unknown and the next episode is Brazil so might watch this after to see how they differ

    Love bourdain and his travel shows. Currently working my through season 3 of parts unknown and the next episode is Brazil so might watch this after to see how they differ

    6 votes

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

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    So I'm still reading wool the first book in the silo series. Its different enough from the show to keep it fresh but I'm keen to get past what I already know from the show. Then iv started fear...

    So I'm still reading wool the first book in the silo series. Its different enough from the show to keep it fresh but I'm keen to get past what I already know from the show.

    Then iv started fear and loathing in las Vegas. Iv read a few HST but this is the first time reading fear and loathing. Its a fun read so far and I'm enjoying Thompson's wild style.

    Also casually reading naked lunch by Burroughs. Never read any of his stuff and this is probably a bad place to start but what the hell. Its weird and doesn't make much sense but I'll just plod away at it when I feel the urge to be confused.

    1 vote

  13. Comment on Tips on attending a metal fest in Europe in ~travel

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    one day i want to make it to OEF. The line up is always great and it looks like a lot of fun!

    one day i want to make it to OEF. The line up is always great and it looks like a lot of fun!

    2 votes

  14. Comment on Tips on attending a metal fest in Europe in ~travel

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    Theres good advice here. If you are outgoing and enjoy getting rowdy with beers then you will have a great time in germany. That fest seems to be really small compared to the bigger ones so I...

    Theres good advice here. If you are outgoing and enjoy getting rowdy with beers then you will have a great time in germany. That fest seems to be really small compared to the bigger ones so I imagine it has a strong following of regulars which can be cool as they have a community vibe.

    Eat german bread. Its really good. Obviously if you drink then enjoy whatever local brew they have and pair that with some delicious bratwurst. Most germans have a decent level of english that you can get by so I wouldnt worry much about that. It does help to learn a few phrases to get by.

    As for the fest. Go see Hellripper!! They are sick live! I dont always get in the pit but when its hellripper I will be down front putting in a shift for the crowd surfers and getting my steps in for the circle pit. Enjoy!

    6 votes

  15. Comment on What are your personal reading "rules?" in ~books

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    Yea spice of life is the one I use but ya know I might try out the sauce of joy for a while. Its got a nice ring to it.

    Yea spice of life is the one I use but ya know I might try out the sauce of joy for a while. Its got a nice ring to it.

    1 vote

  16. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    Iv been listening to the first 3 motorhead albums and the unholy trinity darkthrone albums. Just some of the best rock n roll and black metal out there. Today clipping released there new album and...

    Iv been listening to the first 3 motorhead albums and the unholy trinity darkthrone albums. Just some of the best rock n roll and black metal out there.

    Today clipping released there new album and the body released a new collab album so I'm super stoked to listen to them.

    2 votes

  17. Comment on What are your personal reading "rules?" in ~books

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    Hmmm so iv realised that I stick to SciFi and fantasy a lot. It's kinda what I grew up reading so iv continued that trend. Since that realisation iv started branching out more and it has been...

    Hmmm so iv realised that I stick to SciFi and fantasy a lot. It's kinda what I grew up reading so iv continued that trend. Since that realisation iv started branching out more and it has been refreshing and fun.

    As to choosing what to read that usually requires a bit of research. If enough people recommend something then I'll pick it up. Also there are more than enough classic scifi/fantasy books iv not read yet so if i havnt found anything I can resort to that. Also iv been reading on kindle a lot recently so Amazon can dictate what I read by having sales. That's now come to am end for me as I'm not going to buy from them anymore.

    So I was reading 1 SciFi/fantasy and 1 academic book for a while but with uni I stopped doing that a few month's back. My brain just couldn't take it, but iv recently started reading 2 books again except this time I'm casually reading some hunter s Thompson stuff. I bought a few 2nd hand books the other day as I wanted to actually have a book in my hands. HST is also weird enough that it breaks the usual style of writing that I read. In fact because of this I want to delve more into gonzo style literature. So I kinda just go on feeling with most of this stuff.

    4 votes

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

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    Iv started the silo series after watching the 2 seasons. So far the first book is really good. I also just finished the first book in the Berlin noir series called march violets. The idea was to...

    Iv started the silo series after watching the 2 seasons. So far the first book is really good. I also just finished the first book in the Berlin noir series called march violets. The idea was to kinda go back and forth between both trilogies but I'm unsure whether I'll stick to that.

  19. Comment on US President Donald Trump prepares order dismantling the Education Department in ~society

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    Arguably he doesn't have to do it since the people already voted him in so ya know check mate but I guess he thinks better safe than sorry.

    Arguably he doesn't have to do it since the people already voted him in so ya know check mate but I guess he thinks better safe than sorry.

    5 votes

  20. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    Big Brave – A chaos of flowers. The album has a massive sparceness. This seems to be something the band excel at. These monolithic waves of droning guitar that are accompanied by airy vocals. This...

    Big Brave – A chaos of flowers.
    The album has a massive sparceness. This seems to be something the band excel at. These monolithic waves of droning guitar that are accompanied by airy vocals. This album seems to have captured that better than the previous one. I saw it described by a fan as doom and folk. This is what prompted me to to give it another go and I must admit it has hit the right notes this time round. A melancholic and introspective listen from start to finish and one I look forward to experiencing live if I get the chance.

    Pissgrave – Malignant worthlessness
    Honestly there’s not much thats too heavy for me these days so Pissgrave has not managed to take that title. Their artwork however does. Its absolute filth everytime. It’s probably the reason I havn’t bothered to listen to them. So why start now? Well I needed something angry and filthy and I saw some good reviews about the album. Yea it’s and angry and relentless album for sure and managed to scratch the itch. Overall id say its similair to concrete winds in that its non stop from start to finish. Vocals are filthy but if you really listen it could just be an angry donald duck. I might go back and listen to the previous 2 albums but then again if they sound like this one then why bother. There are a few stand out moments on the album but overall its just brutal so it does what it says on the tin.

    High vis – Guided tour
    This album has earwormed its way into my head over the last week or so. I saw them recently for the 3rd time and they delivered the goods once again. Seriously their show is so much fun. The best way to describe them is a mix of oasis and punk. Obviously if you don’t like oasis then that description won’t do much for you but arguably the first 2 oasis albums are bangers. This being the 3rd high vis release I can safely say all three are bangers. Its a matured album for sure but still has traces of the earlier angrier stuff. I think this one is going to be on rotation for a while still.