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mikepictor t1_jb5m447 wrote
Reply to comment by Cicutamaculata0 in Apple could release an M3-powered iMac as early as the second half of 2023 | Engadget by bledik
Cool
mikepictor t1_j9v264y wrote
Reply to The Art of the Musical Episode — And Why Buffy's "Once More With Feeling" Still Slays by SanderSo47
"I can bring whole cities to ruin, and still have time to get a soft shoe in."
I've always loved that rhyme
mikepictor t1_j8ep9ws wrote
Reply to The Velma show is actually good by Humble_Re-roll
I avoided it for a while after everyone was saying it was so bad, and finally decided to take a look.
It's not bad. It's not GREAT, but it's not bad. I am enjoying it at least.
mikepictor t1_j8d2t7p wrote
Reply to comment by Solid_Snark in The Velma show is actually good by Humble_Re-roll
It's always sunny in Philadelphia is wildly popular, despite having a cast of utterly horrible people that never even come close to redeeming themselves
Redemption or growth are good, but they are not required to enjoy a show
mikepictor t1_j8d10d1 wrote
Reply to comment by CityHawk17 in The Velma show is actually good by Humble_Re-roll
SA jokes are shitty, but it doesn't make the joker a sexual abuser. It makes them someone with shitty taste in jokes
mikepictor t1_j8d0wtr wrote
Reply to The Velma show is actually good by Humble_Re-roll
Yeah. I wouldn't say it's GREAT, but it's ok. I am sure that most of the criticism is that it's not like Scooby Doo. Honestly, that's valid criticism, people may want that, but I have no investment in the sanctity of the show. I never watched Scooby Doo, so the fact it doesn't hold true to that show doesn't bother me.
I just look at it as some new IP, and it's passably entertaining.
mikepictor t1_j696pks wrote
Reply to comment by strraand in Amsterdam’s underwater parking garage fits 7,000 bicycles and zero cars by Ok_Champion6840
Haarlem is absolutely beautiful. Gorgeous town. I did get a place in Amsterdam in the end, but I looked in Haarlem, Zaandam, Weesp and even Almere.
Yeah you’ll be fine with the weather at least. Bring your bike of you have one, buy one if you don’t.
Welkom bij Nederland
mikepictor t1_j68cyzn wrote
Reply to comment by strraand in Amsterdam’s underwater parking garage fits 7,000 bicycles and zero cars by Ok_Champion6840
Finding an apartment is hard. Do some research before coming. Do you have a service to help you apartment hunt? I’m recommend it, but also don’t purely count on them. You need to be ready to jump on any viewing, and if you like it, offer that same day.
I love everything about being here, but finding an apartment took two months and was super stressful. Get a very clear picture in your head of your must-haves, and your wants, and what you can concede on, and really be honest to yourself about it.
Where are you coming from? You’ll need things like a raincoat, waterproof bag, depending on what kind of lifestyle you’re leading. Wind and rain is common, but its not usually THAT cold (depending on your perspective)
mikepictor t1_j683dsh wrote
Reply to comment by Aramira137 in Amsterdam’s underwater parking garage fits 7,000 bicycles and zero cars by Ok_Champion6840
Bike paths can be used by mobility scooters and mini cars (literally one-seaters). It actually has excellent mobility options for the disabled.
Access to stores is tougher because lots of buildings (mostly in the centrum) still have narrow stairs and narrow doors.
mikepictor t1_j652tij wrote
Reply to comment by durgadas in Amsterdam’s underwater parking garage fits 7,000 bicycles and zero cars by Ok_Champion6840
That’s what I did last fall.
It’s great!
mikepictor t1_j25avuv wrote
Reply to comment by mickeyflinn in Your Honor...Can Bryan Cranston do it again? by GoldenArias
It's no breaking bad, but geez, it's not awful. I was happy to watch it, even though it's not "the best thing". It's not a bad watch
mikepictor t1_j24xz4d wrote
Reply to comment by cda555 in What's the best TV show you watched in 2022? (could have been released earlier) by VespasianTheMortal
People are not talking about this show enough. So good
mikepictor t1_j20nfee wrote
They are releasing all the Discworld books with new narrators, and so far they have been superb (and I say that as an enormous fan of the previous narrator Stephen Briggs)
mikepictor t1_j1przz6 wrote
Reply to comment by ArvBon in What shows have a genuinely good final season? by watchyourback9
> The Leftovers
I've heard many people disagree with that. I liked it, but it certainly wasn't a slam dunk
mikepictor t1_j1elkop wrote
Reply to comment by Swampberry in Afghan Men Stand in Support of Women After Taliban College Ban by BlitzOrion
Perhaps they did?
mikepictor t1_j060tjc wrote
Reply to comment by Oryihn in ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Season 2 Wraps Filming by MarvelsGrantMan136
You missed a lot. It’s not just that.
mikepictor t1_iy0y84n wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in 'The Crown' Star, Emma Corrin, Calls for Gender-Neutral Acting Awards by chrisbokiul
1 person did at least.
That's kind of the point
mikepictor t1_iy07q1j wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in 'The Crown' Star, Emma Corrin, Calls for Gender-Neutral Acting Awards by chrisbokiul
Why?
mikepictor t1_iy05b1r wrote
Is it?
No fault to the star herself, she's great, but it's like the directors/writers have no idea why the Addams are fun to watch. I gave up after 2 episodes.
mikepictor t1_ixrqkux wrote
Reply to comment by ricflair209 in 16 Insanely Good Movies Like 'Us' by Fudgyfig
I honestly like it better than Get Out. I haven't seen Nope yet
mikepictor t1_iucpf4d wrote
Reply to comment by lord_pizzabird in EU has frozen 17 billion euros in Russian assets by MonarchistParty
A lot of Russian people are outright protesting the war. Don’t put this on them.
mikepictor t1_ismwlxi wrote
Reply to comment by MpVpRb in CGI-powered ads are coming to Prime Video and Peacock. Both companies demonstrated new ad formats for Virtual Product Placements (VPP), a post-production technique to insert a brand into a show or movie after it's been filmed. by cartoonzi
They know more about this than you. Seeing a product once won’t. But seeing it a dozen times or more, starts to normalize it. It becomes a default presence in your worldview, and can start to become a default choice when you are thinking or products of this type.
There is a reason even if you don’t buy coke, you definitely think about it when the concept of colas comes forward.
mikepictor t1_jcyxp39 wrote
Reply to comment by rooftopfilth in Bidens to host 'Ted Lasso' cast to promote mental health by Luka77GOATic
Wtf?
That therapist sets stronger boundaries than any other tv therapist I’ve ever seen.