SirSamuel

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[–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Wait, people don't like that movie?

That's like not liking Tommy Boy. Or Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

[–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Beef, it's what's for dinner

[–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (3 children)

You may or may not be aware of composer Aaron Copland. You've probably heard his work, or something inspired by it, at some point. In fact, if you remember the 90's (edit: in the US) you most certainly know one of his works, from the Rodeo suite. Specifically "Hoe-down". You just associate it with a particular food

https://youtu.be/dYdDYSTEuWo

Just past the 1 minute mark is where it gets real familiar

[–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

You have to go faster to get on top of the snow. Like a speedboat. Especially in a rear wheel drive vehicle. I recommend the Dodge Viper

(/jk, in case it wasn't obvious)

All jokes aside, there's a vast difference between driving slower in inclement weather and doing 10 mph in a 40, as the top commenter suggested. Now, was my original comment a bit of a shitpost? A little tongue-in-cheek? Sure!

At the end of the day, we just want to get home safe. But if conditions are bad enough to be doing 1/4 of the speed limit just to be safe? Stay home. People that drive that too slow in the snow are just as dangerous as those that drive too fast. And it's not just ability, but equipment as well

[–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

Too right. It was a gross oversimplification, thank you for building on it

[–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

It's like a record, but your dad doesn't get as mad when you throw it at your brother

[–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Yo Squid, this is TIL, not No context comics

(Just kidding, keep posting you legend)

[–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

If we were neighbors I'd let you borrow my (very well-worn) copy

[–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 7 points 4 days ago

So i have trouble visualizing things, particularly people, and especially faces. When i watch a show or movie i can register a face to a name, and that in turn let's me "see" them in my minds eye as I read.

The Expanse was just about perfect for that, i just had to mentally stretch Naomi to 2+meters tall, and things like that

[–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 20 points 4 days ago

If you haven't already, I invite you all to read the graphic novel

Here's the television studio scene as a taste:

[–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 10 points 4 days ago

…There are of course those who do not want us to speak. I suspect even now, orders are being shouted into telephones, and men with guns will soon be on their way. Why? Because while the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power. Words offer the means to meaning, and for those who will listen, the enunciation of truth. And the truth is, there is something terribly wrong with this country, isn’t there? Cruelty and injustice, intolerance and oppression…

[–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 19 points 4 days ago (11 children)

The graphic novel has some differences, mostly related to the era it was written in. Do yourself a huge favor and go ahead and read it. Like Watchmen and The Killing Joke, it's not just the writing, but also the panel layout, colors, and framing.

Until you've read "This Vicious Cabaret" in it's original layout you haven't really experienced V for Vendetta.

They say that there's a broken light for every heart on Broadway

They say that life's a game, then they take the board away

They give you masks and costumes and an outline of the story

Then leave you all to improvise their vicious cabaret...

I do love watching film media first, and then reading the book. When the film version is done well, the book is like DVD extras. When the film is done poorly, the book redeems the story

Enjoy your DVD extras

 

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