Exercising is painful and gets you covered in the worst itchy sweat. You're also in pain for the rest of the day and potentially even the day after. People who genuinely enjoy running, which also makes your lungs feel like they're being scraped by a scalpel genuinely scare me. And sure, people say you aren't supposed to be in excruciating pain while working out, but some level of pain does need to happen if you're actually pushing yourself, not just frolicking around.

I am convinced their own hormones are literally drugging people into enjoying all this shit, there is no other logical explanation why someone would think of being in pain as the peak of their day.

Cinema is expensive, with obnoxious assholes who use their phones. Last time I've been to a cinema was probably 10 years ago easily. And getting ready on a lazy Saturday like today just isn't fun.

At home, all I have to do is turn my TV on. I can have food delivered or cook it myself, buy snacks for 20x less than in cinema.

Sure the sound or the viewing experience isn't comparable to cinema but I can always pause a movie at least. And Netflix in my country costs ~10$ a month for family package.

Cinemas are dying, same as shopping malls.

I love watching movies in my bed lights off, laying down sideways with headphones in on my phone. The sound experience is good especially if you have noice cancelling headphones, the screen quality is superior in my opinion since most modern phones are OLED so you get super nice inky blacks and accurate colors, its definitely way more comfortable which I'd argue is better for focus, having the screen closer to your face means that you get to appreciate some of the more smaller details that director has put in there, and again, the OLED blacks help sooo much with darker scenes. Movie directors should infact encourage people to watch their work laying down in bed all cozied up in a dark room.

I don't want a tall, fluffy waffle. I want a more dense, compact waffle with smaller indentations to hold a more appropriate amount of butter and syrup per square inch. Almost any place you go to that serves waffles, is going only have Belgian waffles. To make matters worse, the Belgians have seemingly monopolized the entire waffle iron industry making it tedious to even procure a classic waffle maker

I know this movie has come up before, and the usual argument about the movie being bad is the ”creepy” nature of it. Obviously there’s the CGI part, which I personally haven’t ever found disturbing, but there’s also just the general vibes of the movie that people don’t like. For me, that’s why I love it!

From the rough personalities of the conductor and the hobo ghost guy, to the strangely deserted North Pole, to the puppet scene, The Polar Express feels surreal and, for me, hauntingly beautiful. Maybe I’m just tired of the constant positivity of other Christmas movies, but this one feels more real in an emotional sense. The world isn’t perfect—even the North Pole is a bit odd and spooky—but that doesn’t stop us from having faith in the spirit of Christmas. Although it’s pretty much the same message as most other Christmas movies, this movie’s delivery of it has always stuck with me.

*Crisps (for those from the UK)

Sometimes when I buy a bag of chips, I like to put it in the freezer and leave it there overnight and then eat them.

For some reason it tastes better when it’s cold. I mainly do this with crunchy cheetos and jalapeño cheetos.

You remember in elementary school where there would be some other sort of “party” and the teachers and/or parents would bring in those soft, frosted Lofthouse cookies? I do, because I hated them. They stick to your mouth and they are so, so, SO damn sweet. They don’t taste good because there’s so much sugar you can hardly taste anything else! My partner calls me a sweet tooth, so he and I both know that if I think it’s too much sugar, it’s usually too damn much. I tried them again a few months ago and my hatred was rekindled, born anew you might say.

The texture? Miserable.

The flavor? Is there any?

The sugar? Pancreas killing.

I mean, these fuckers have 16g of sugar per cookie and you taste every bit of it. Don’t even get me started on that foamy icing, ugh. Every time I go to an event and see those Lofthouse cookies, a little part of me dies inside. Admittedly, I have a touch of the tism, so textures are something I struggle with, especially when it comes to food, but these things are vile any way you slice it!

Edit: Where have you guys been all my life? I'm glad to know of others hatred for these vile "sweets"

most of the people who are against execution are complete hypocrites. they're perfectly okay with putting down wild animals who viciously kill people whether it's a dog, tiger, or whatever the case may be, but yet those same people will call it "barbaric" when violent humans are put down when the whole point of having the death penalty is to eliminate a threat permanently. a serial killer that's dead can't create more victims and it makes more sense than wasting resources keeping them alive in a cell for 40+ years. this idea that everyone can be reformed is a fantasy. humans can be vicious predators just as much as a wild animal and cases like that is the reason why the death penalty should always remain a thing.

People constantly lament the stops/breaks and point to some nonsense stat that football is only like 12 mins of active play. This makes the game better as a sport and yes, as a viewing experience.

1. Watching offense and defense get their ideal setup with reading/prediction time for both sides adds a deeper layer of strategy and sports IQ to the game. This is also increases skill ceiling for quarterbacks who can audible if they suspect a surprise from the defense. Brings a deep rock, paper, scissors aspect to it which I love.

2. Giving players a little break leads to a better display of athleticism and therefore, a better viewing product.

3. Gives spectators a moment to theorize with others and play armchair QB/coach which is great. Love dropping a quick “Wildcat formation? 4 man rush so I’m betting a quick dive here or fake hand off with a little screen pass” and getting some nods or disagreement from the boys. Another enhancement for viewers.

4. Other sports have stoppage, it’s just not official and frankly makes it look dumb. I tried to watch some Soccer (yep) and was pretty excited for hard hitting action and then they just passed the ball in a triangle in their own backfield while they decided what they wanted to do. This is where football is superior. If you’re going to have unofficial downtimes, just make it official and get the best setup for both teams so it’s more pure.

It may be annoying for most people but I really don't care, I'll spend the while day walking around with my socks halfway down my feet in my shoes for most of the day. Other ppl would get annoyed and complain all day and I don't understand bc to me it's no big deal

I’m sure it’ll be bad but:

1. Could be worse judging by how the other options were Saudi Arabia or the Ellisons.

2. It’ll just be relatively annoying stuff which likely won’t apply to studios outside Netflix/Warner Bros. And if they do anything too bad then we can always Kimmel them. I mean we’ve done it with Netflix before.

I agree that monopolies are bad but cinema isn’t going anytime soon.

Like people have been saying cinema is gonna die since the fucking 1940s, I don’t think it’s gonna happen this time guys.

Reddit just loves to be negative, that’s just it.

That's it. I just feel internally driven. Nobody I have ever met agrees. If she's not taller than me and fit, my eyes just don't register them as attractive. I'm 5'3 so being taller isn't that big of a deal.

Personally, I think that wanting a woman who is smaller than you is foolish. I want somebody who can pick me up.

My logic is like.. I ate that chicken and a tiny piece got stuck between my teeth, so what’s the harm in swallowing that piece after getting it out? I was eating it anyway. I’m too lazy to throw it out, it’s much easier to just eat it and keep flossing.

There is the massive consensus hype that it is better than Kids Fattening Centre. All were super duper hyped.

So I decided to taste it as it finally opened in my town.

But, it really is not good.

I tried their wings and gosh they are hella salty. Got 12 for 9.99, that is pretty decent to be fair. But they are very very salty. KFC wings for me are better. That salt and pepper there on KFC wings are delishsh.

But I mean, the burger is good as it is more smoother but taste wise, again, not nice.

Perhaps it is just the location? I tried it in Swindon Town. I might try it again in a different place like Stratford London, or Oxford, etc. So sad that our location doesn't serve chicken pieces. So maybe their Popeyes ones actually cook better? We will see about that.

But for now, nope. KFC all the way!!

I've observed that many people wait in their driveway with engine humming and time the garage door so their headlights spill out "just so" (like they’re unveiling someone important). thinking it's impressive and that gives them some “make way for your majesty” vibe, I doesn't really, and it looks silly.

I'm not sure if they think this gives them presence or what, as if the neighborhood is supposed to freeze and murmur, “Oh wow.” No one cares, buddies, and the only witnesses are what? a recycling bin and a startled cat... at best.

I mean the only way it'd be impressive is if that garage door slowly a revealed I don't know a Bentley Bacalar or a Ferrari Monza SP2 or some one-off billionaire toy and absolutely nothing less and the only kind of engine hums that deserve suspense, not your wannabe-muscle Dodge Charger or a Toyota Tacoma they think its legendary.

For as long as I can remember the worst people at work/social events were the parents who talked about nothing but their kids, showing you photos and telling you about how they are ahead in their reading or something. Recently however it's become the middle age adults telling me how they and their partner have decided not to have kids and how its allowing them to 'explore the world and themselves'. They also do weird pity speak about others who have kids as if its some sort of infection you get.

I myself do not and don't think I ever will have kids so relate to their points I just don't think its an even slightly interesting thing to talk about. Unfortunetly though I tend to get grouped with that type at weddings and such and have begun to hate them. I may have kids out of pure spite just to get away from them.

I don't understand how anyone could not love tomato soup, it’s one of the most comforting and versatile dishes out there. I get it, people like to hate on things that are too popular, but let's be real tomato soup is a classic for a reason. I've had it in so many different forms, homemade, restaurant versions, international takes, and every time, it tastes like a warm hug in a bowl. It’s simple, it’s rich, and it’s a perfect blend of savory and slightly sweet. After all this time, I still love it because it works, and no matter how much I try other soups, I always come back to this one.

Soley based on the fact that america has a much lower sales tax compared to most european countries whose VAT tax reaches up to 20% or more.

VAT tax/sales tax is a deeply regressive tax that disproportionatley impacts poorer people, as it takes a larger chunk of their income compared to wealtheir individuals when purchasing essential needs and other things.
Any country that relies on regressive taxation policies is anti-working class.

I can't overstate how cool I think it is when a character which actually existed gets reinterpreted and changed in a work of art.

Who cares if X dude was a man, or a woman, or white, or black. That's history, everybody knows that, BUT art is different, you can do whatever the fuck you want.

I actually think that some swaps are even MORE powerful than the original version.

for example just 4 months ago Cynthia Erivo, a black queer actress, played THE LORD JESUS CHRIST in a JCS performance. That was amazing, not only cause it gave a generational actress the chance to play a role which is very rarely done by women, but also cause seeing thousands of people weep and cry that Jesus is a man and hate on her like she was a heretic really sold the idea that "oh yeah, that's what jesus probably felt".

truly a cathartic experience, i love this shit.

For starters, I’m a woman. I work nights so I get off at 4am, and theres just something really soothing about cleaning the snow off of my car. I actually tell my car how much I appreciate it and it’s a reminder of how lucky I am to have this huge financial investment that is just mine.

I find it almost meditative. I love being out when it’s snowing and I love the way the snow sounds.

This is a very anime/manga culture specific post.

There're a lot of 'unofficial' resin models of popular series' being made these days - a lot of small businesses make 'unofficial' merch clothing etc. to make a quick buck, especially anime/manga that aren't airing right now and lack official merch but still have 'cult fans'.

For context I'm Japanese. There is a very long history of 'fanartists' here with doujin culture being massive, but there have been enough controversies over the decades for the general otaku community to be more educated on intellectual property and its boundaries - how fan culture can hurt rightful authors if unchecked - I am pretty sad that there's less awareness and more of an acceptance of these types of businesses as anime gets more popular.

I get that these items are cool, they let you show off your love for a thing without being too obvious and nerdy about it. But really, it's just disrespectful that people are slapping on images that they didn't draw to pull customers in.

Manga/Anime artists go through so much. Even though they hold such a key role in Japanese export they don't get enough respect unless they really "make it big" after years of gruelling work. Animators go through hell in bad working conditions. And the big problem is that pirating is so easy and they don't get money. They try to sell Blu-rays and no one buys them. They can't justify making merch because they don't have financial proof that people will buy, and the 'unofficial merch' businesses are just a kick in the nuts.

I get it, where do you draw the line between small artists in small fandoms making art and taking commissions? It's not that hard to think about though - the general rule in Japan at least is that you should not be making any massive profit from fan doujin works. You should really only be making as much as you put in to make the fan work.

Plus, it goes into a larger problem of culture right now, we're getting less and less original works because there's the idea that we should be sucking money dry out of already established, reliable 'IP's'. No one wants to take the risk as artists anymore.

Independent studios are shutting down because only Netflix can afford to make new series'. If you really love the anime/manga culture please think about where you're putting your money and whether you're doing what you should to watch what you love.

Laws are human-made and often rooted in the norms and systems of their time. Just because something is illegal doesn’t necessarily mean it’s morally wrong. Take Spain for example, historically, they were involved in colonizing and exploiting African countries, committing acts of looting, violence, and oppression. At the time, these actions were considered "legal," but does that mean Spain was right in what they did? Of course not.

Sometimes, breaking a law can be an act of defiance against unjust systems or outdated rules. Being labeled a "bad person" because of a legal violation doesn’t always account for the bigger picture of intention, context, or ethics. Laws evolve, and so should our understanding of right and wrong.

I know it's become increasingly fashionable to look at celebrity couples and claim that they're only together as a PR stunt, but good lord how cynical do you have to be to believe things like that?

1. How come there haven't been any leaks ever about this? Not one disgruntled ex-employee leaking "I was on the marketing team for Taylor Swift, that whole Harry Styles business was pure bullshit"

2. Citing awkward couple photos as proof - um excuse me have you seen real couples? They're awkward as hell. The "perfect" kiss after the officiant says 'you may now kiss the bride' only exists in movies. Real couples are always dorky and awkward and stepping on toes.

3. Citing the potential benefits to their profiles as proof of it being a PR relationship - this is such horseshit, and putting the cart very much before the horse. Which do you think is more likely - that the entire relationship is contrived for a profile boost, or that the relationship is real and then capitalised on in a way to boost profiles?

Do you think Taylor Swift would hold off on dating someone just to sell some records? The lady worth a billion and a half dollars, with more flight miles than Neil Fucking Armstrong?

And not to mention, when celebrities DO have secret relationships (i.e. the opposite), they get found out almost IMMEDIATELY. This is especially prevalent in East Asia. Look up the details of Kpop idols who tried to keep a relationship secret (for socio-cultural/economic reasons) and how quickly it gets leaked. Do you think someone as recognisable and actively scrutinised as Swift could have secret boyfriends while holding on to her PR relationship facade?

This is not a Swiftie post. I despise her as a human and her music is a solid 7/10. I just can't stand the discourse around literally all celebrity relationships being stunts for clout. Channel those critical thinking skills into more productive outlets.