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Comment on How To Train Your Dragon | Official teaser trailer in ~movies
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Comment on Donald Trump didn't win on the US economy. He won on the perception of it. in ~society
dr_frahnkunsteen Link ParentMan, if only there had been a candidate who pledged to take on price gouging!Man, if only there had been a candidate who pledged to take on price gouging!
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Comment on Thoughts on a Democratic postmortem in ~society
dr_frahnkunsteen Link ParentAs an American that votes it infuriates me too, because I understand that my state only stays a blue state if I show up and vote.As an American that votes it infuriates me too, because I understand that my state only stays a blue state if I show up and vote.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (November 2024) in ~health.mental
dr_frahnkunsteen Link ParentFor what it’s worth, my partner’s autism diagnosis changed her life for the better. She understands herself so much better now, and I feel like I understand her better now too. It’s been a...For what it’s worth, my partner’s autism diagnosis changed her life for the better. She understands herself so much better now, and I feel like I understand her better now too. It’s been a difficult journey, but ultimately a rewarding one. Hang in there!
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Comment on Looking for a Switch game thats fun but requires little commitment in ~games
dr_frahnkunsteen LinkI think Grapple Dogs is the perfect sweet spot of easy to learn but with a high ceiling. The early levels do a great job of teaching the basic mechanics and the levels that follow build on and...I think Grapple Dogs is the perfect sweet spot of easy to learn but with a high ceiling. The early levels do a great job of teaching the basic mechanics and the levels that follow build on and twist what you’ve learned, and it’s also extremely forgiving with plenty of checkpoints and few penalties. The physics are also very satisfying and you can reach a Sonic-like flow state that feels very rewarding. It also has a great sense of humor that made me laugh out loud several times. Grapple Dogs is the sequel to Grapple Dog, but it might be a better place to start because they made a lot of quality of life improvements over the first game, and it might even be a little easier too.
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Comment on Advice for dealing with racist/pro-Donald Trump family? in ~health.mental
dr_frahnkunsteen LinkThere is a film called “The Brainwashing of my Dad” that I found all too relatable. It has a hopeful ending that you may find helpful. The film is free to watch on YouTube; I’d provide a link but...There is a film called “The Brainwashing of my Dad” that I found all too relatable. It has a hopeful ending that you may find helpful. The film is free to watch on YouTube; I’d provide a link but I am work with limited time for Tildes :/ but a quick google will bring it right up.
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Comment on The Office (Australia) | Official trailer in ~tv
dr_frahnkunsteen Link ParentI mean, dudes certainly don’t have a monopoly on being terrible bosses.I mean, dudes certainly don’t have a monopoly on being terrible bosses.
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Comment on How Star Trek: Picard ruins Star Trek in ~tv
dr_frahnkunsteen Link ParentDon’t sleep on Lower Decks just because it’s a comedy or because it’s animated. It understands the tone of Trek and the sense of optimism and comes closest of the newer shows to “getting it” in my...Don’t sleep on Lower Decks just because it’s a comedy or because it’s animated. It understands the tone of Trek and the sense of optimism and comes closest of the newer shows to “getting it” in my opinion. Your mileage may vary with the way it pokes fun at Trek as well, but I think it’s clearly done with nothing but aftection, it’s not looking to roast the classics, it it does recognize the silliness of some of it
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Comment on My 12 year old niece is into ABBA. What other bands should I suggest? in ~music
dr_frahnkunsteen LinkThis is as good a time as any to introduce her to Eurovision Song ContestThis is as good a time as any to introduce her to Eurovision Song Contest
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Comment on Megalopolis | Official trailer in ~movies
dr_frahnkunsteen Link ParentDefinitely seek out those other Coppola films, he is regarded as a master for a reason.Definitely seek out those other Coppola films, he is regarded as a master for a reason.
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Comment on Miles Davis album all done by 8 bit. Bloop- Bleep-Bloop. in ~music
dr_frahnkunsteen Link ParentI still have this on my old iPod from 2009 with the original artwork, lol. Collecto’s item, I guess!I still have this on my old iPod from 2009 with the original artwork, lol. Collecto’s item, I guess!
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Comment on Playdate pizza cover available for a limited time for $29 in ~games
dr_frahnkunsteen Link ParentI’m gonna push back a little bit on “100% pristine lighting”. The screen is extremely high contrast, and highly reflective. Now, I spend the majority of my life in as dim a light as possible, so...I’m gonna push back a little bit on “100% pristine lighting”. The screen is extremely high contrast, and highly reflective. Now, I spend the majority of my life in as dim a light as possible, so perhaps I am more used to these conditions than most, but I find that all I really need to play in lower light is to adjust the angle of my screen. Sure, there comes a point where it’s just too dark to play without a book light (the maker of Art& has a 3D printable grip that includes a place to clip a book light, makes very a very comfy experience) but I’ve played quite a bit in significantly less than 100% pristine lighting.
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of August 5 in ~news
dr_frahnkunsteen Link ParentHe was on Pod Save America very recently.He was on Pod Save America very recently.
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Comment on Kamala Harris names Tim Walz, the Minnesota governor, as running mate in ~society
dr_frahnkunsteen Link ParentSimilarly, Onfirst learned about him from an interview on Pod Saves America that was also really good and shot him up to the top of my list because he sounds like a normal ass humanSimilarly, Onfirst learned about him from an interview on Pod Saves America that was also really good and shot him up to the top of my list because he sounds like a normal ass human
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Comment on US President Joe Biden reportedly more open to calls for him to step aside as candidate in ~news
dr_frahnkunsteen Link ParentI mean, Trump is a convicted felon who tried to over throw the government. In any other election in our nations history it wouldn’t even be a contest. Why wouldn’t they assume Biden could beat him...I mean, Trump is a convicted felon who tried to over throw the government. In any other election in our nations history it wouldn’t even be a contest. Why wouldn’t they assume Biden could beat him again? Im a progressive and have generally been pretty happy with Biden, he’s trailing behind Trump because of self-inflicted wounds, not because Trump has a vision for the country that people are resonating with. I think Biden stepping down revitalizes with campaign against Trump.
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Comment on US President Joe Biden reportedly more open to calls for him to step aside as candidate in ~news
dr_frahnkunsteen Link ParentI think something that would make a crucial difference is Biden choosing to step down on his own. Nothing says he has to run again. Let’s say a candidate for president was diagnosed with terminal...I think something that would make a crucial difference is Biden choosing to step down on his own. Nothing says he has to run again. Let’s say a candidate for president was diagnosed with terminal cancer, would anyone blame them for deciding to bow out?
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Comment on Read the US Supreme Court’s ruling on immunity in ~society
dr_frahnkunsteen Link ParentI think ultimately, for those that consider Gaza the biggest factor in how or if they vote then you can only make that decision from a perspective of harm reduction. You have three choices: Trump,...I think ultimately, for those that consider Gaza the biggest factor in how or if they vote then you can only make that decision from a perspective of harm reduction. You have three choices: Trump, Biden, no-vote/third party. While “no-vote/third party” might align most with what these voters consider the moral position, it is not the choice that will reduce the most harm, because one of those two guys is gonna be The Guy whether you vote or not. To not vote essentially gives up having a say in the matter at all. It might feel pretty good if Trump ends up losing anyway, but if Trump wins? Because Trump is also, explicitly, not the choice that will reduce the most harm. He has made clear his position on Gaza and Israel and it is much more dire for the Palestinians. Ultimately, if you support the Palestinians then it is imperative that Trump be kept out of office at all costs, and that might mean holding your nose for Biden as it is the best and only way to stop Trump. And believe me I hate that choice. I hate our First Past the Post system guarantees we only have a binary choice. But, I’ve examined the options, and if I want to do the least amount of harm the choice is clear.
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Comment on What are your favorite Eurovision songs/performances? in ~music
dr_frahnkunsteen LinkA few favorites from ‘21, ‘22, and ‘23 that you haven’t yet mentioned, in no particular order: Go_A - SHUM Let 3 - Mama ŠČ Konstrakta - In Copore Sano The Busker - Dance (Our Own Party) Citi Zeni...A few favorites from ‘21, ‘22, and ‘23 that you haven’t yet mentioned, in no particular order:
Go_A - SHUM
Let 3 - Mama ŠČ
Konstrakta - In Copore Sano
The Busker - Dance (Our Own Party)
Citi Zeni - Eat Your Salad
Måneskin - Zitti E Buoni
Subwoolfer - Give That Wolf a Banana
Käärijä - Cha Cha Cha
Salina and TEYA - Who the Hell is Edgar
We are Domi - Lights Off (semi final performance I think is better)
Voyager - Promise
Blind Channel - Dark Side
Zdob și Zdib - Trenulețul
Gjon’s Tears - Tout l’Univers
Barbara Pravi - Viola
Joker Out - Carpe Diem
Lord of the Lost - Blood & Glitter
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Comment on Disney's new Star Wars series The Acolyte is excellent in ~tv
dr_frahnkunsteen Link ParentYour response is very much the opposite of what I am used to seeing online. Cheers, indeed 🍻Your response is very much the opposite of what I am used to seeing online. Cheers, indeed 🍻
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Comment on Disney's new Star Wars series The Acolyte is excellent in ~tv
dr_frahnkunsteen Link ParentYou had me up until here. Saying that the characters don’t feel interesting, meaningful, or important is a valid criticism. But I fail to see what that has to do with diversity. Would the...This show seems like the opposite. The characters don't seem interesting, meaningful or important at all. The aliens don't seem to be interesting people. Which is why, to me, diversity feels like an excuse to cover bad writing. In other words, it's using diversity as a marketing tactic to get viewers to watch. To me that feels manipulative towards the people it's supposed to support. Basically the opposite of respectful diversity.
You had me up until here. Saying that the characters don’t feel interesting, meaningful, or important is a valid criticism. But I fail to see what that has to do with diversity. Would the character some how be more interesting, meaningful, or important if they were played by an actor of a different race?
Furthermore, this series takes place a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. What does “respectful representation” mean in a world where Earth, and all of cultural baggage that comes with it, does not exist? I do not need Star Wars to explain to me why a character is black or Asian or white, I just accept that those races exist the same way I accept that Humans exist in this world at all, or that Wookiees exist. That is why your criticism is baffling to me. It would seem to me that the most responsible way to do representation in a fantasy sci-fi world like Star Wars is to do exactly what they are doing: hire a diverse cast and move past it.
I feel like I’m trapped in some kind of Groundhog Day time loop the same movies keep coming out over and over again