spankinspinach
@spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works
- Comment on obesity even kills stars, but the bigger they are, they shine brighter too 22 hours ago:
That’s bananas. I knew the relative sizes were absurdly imbalanced, but no one has explained it in a way that I could imagine those differences. Thanks very much!
- Comment on obesity even kills stars, but the bigger they are, they shine brighter too 1 day ago:
I’ve never heard it described this way. If accurate… I get it now
- Comment on YSK this woman is called Kathlyn Boyle. She is the most powerful woman in Silicon Valley and one of the closest friend of JD Vance. 2 weeks ago:
I don’t think I agree, recently at least. I can instantly think of several male examples (Trump’s orange, Vance looks like a thumb, how can Musk be SO white), but relatively few female examples (Hillary’s powersuit maybe?). Perhaps just where we put our attention, or how polarised everyone is that this type of comment will always come up, but I don’t think it’s as gendered of an issue as it was. At least not as related to politics.
On a related note, I also hadn’t come across Hillary’s cankles, but had enjoyed much laughter at McConnell’s skin sack lol
- Comment on YSK this woman is called Kathlyn Boyle. She is the most powerful woman in Silicon Valley and one of the closest friend of JD Vance. 2 weeks ago:
We predictably comment on powerful men’s appearances as well.
- Comment on Regular gym-goers probably avoid the gym on New Years Day because it's too crowded 3 weeks ago:
I did this today, for this exact reason.
Typically I’ll find home workouts for the first 3 weeks of the year, or go at known low times in the day
- Comment on What're your strong opinions from an aged / dead fandom? 4 weeks ago:
I love that you didn’t give up the complex creations. Unlike the other commenter I have no idea what a hurdy gurdy is, but I can appreciate the value of overmaking stuff. Glad to hear that you didn’t let the capitalisation of steampunk kill your passion 😊
- Comment on What're your strong opinions from an aged / dead fandom? 4 weeks ago:
Agreed. I don’t always need the author to explain the origin story of characters. Let me guess a little.
Shoot I don’t remember this arc, don’t suppose you can share a quick synopsis/analysis on your comment?
For good reason. Phenomenal series, it’s what hooked me into reading in the first place
- Comment on How does internet advertising work? Where is all the money coming from? More... 4 weeks ago:
Spinach needs love too! 🤔 Absolutely. It’s shocking how much clarity you get on human behaviour when you assume much of it is based on unconscious/animalistic tendencies haha. And yes, #2 is a good shorthand for this - I take a lot of heart from knowing we’re like other advanced life, makes complex existence a little less… existentially isolating, I think?
- Comment on How does internet advertising work? Where is all the money coming from? More... 4 weeks ago:
Fear may be better said as “the unfamiliar”, but unfortunately I’m confident in this point haha. Did a psych degree, and basically our reptilian brain (fight/flight/flee centre) makes those snap decisions based on previous experience (familiar: friend or unfamiliar: foe?). We can relatively easily override it (e.g. curiosity about the newest swiffer), but if we don’t know to do that, our brains default to “oh I’ve heard of that one before, is friend”
- Comment on How does internet advertising work? Where is all the money coming from? More... 4 weeks ago:
Also stressed ppl are better consumers. Less critical thought, more impulsive behaviour to alleviate anxiety
- Comment on How does internet advertising work? Where is all the money coming from? More... 4 weeks ago:
Psychological safety in play ^^ humans are animals, we trust what we know, fear what we don’t. All of marketing is geared to that simple fact
- Comment on What're your strong opinions from an aged / dead fandom? 4 weeks ago:
It’s been a minute since I read the books, but I think I remember having a similar theory. Maybe it was a missed opportunity by RJ, cuz I remember continuously wondering when the grand reveal would happen that it’s actually all Mat (and canonically, I can’t think of a reason that wouldn’t be as valid as other men’s memories, I don’t think the story arc ever kills that possibility lol).
- Comment on What're your strong opinions from an aged / dead fandom? 4 weeks ago:
Maybe you could help a new generation learn the value of intentional steampunk :) bring some of the passion back to the hobby, as it sounds like many just accept it as presented. Share it as a “when I got into this, we made this shit” and how you did it. I might be wrong, but I’m weirdly confident you’ll eventually find a cross section of steampunks that would be interested in the creative element
- Comment on It really is 1 month ago:
- Comment on xkcd #3167: Car Size 2 months ago:
Absolutely fair, the more I know. Thanks for the clarification!
- Comment on xkcd #3167: Car Size 2 months ago:
Ah the fun of the world we live in…
Yeah 100%, I’m fully on board with your reasoning. I’m continuously arguing with myself over a Bronco or a Tacoma (only modern backcontry capable vehicles with manuals I’m aware of), so I do NOT have a moral high ground here haha
- Comment on xkcd #3167: Car Size 2 months ago:
I think Toyota just teased an EV Hilux
Someone pointed out the shape is very Tacoma-esque, so maybe an EV Toyota quarter ton is on the way
- Comment on xkcd #3167: Car Size 2 months ago:
Correct me if I’m wrong, is Slate not Amazon backed? No judgement either way, I just know that rubs some lemmings the wrong way
- Comment on what is the equivalent of somatic exercises for the mind? 2 months ago:
I’ll add to your last point, significant time in nature. I find many city folks don’t know how therapeutic this can be
- Comment on plump pumkins 2 months ago:
Unforeseen twist: Earth 2.0 is a pumpkin.
- Comment on ANTI PEE PAINT 2 months ago:
Or better yet, directly onto the ground beside the wall…
- Comment on eel butts 2 months ago:
I’m getting"If you’re not sure, call IKEA’s help center and one of our friendly associates will help you to set up your new furniture in no time!" vibes
- Comment on a sight to behold 2 months ago:
Ah, so that’s why scrubs
- Comment on Now kiss 2 months ago:
Well, that’s rhe most incredible thing I’ve read today. The fact he lived after that dosage of radiation is stunning
- Comment on "United States" in French (États-Unis) would have made a very confusing acronym 2 months ago:
Son of a gun, cool! Do you happen to know if it was a transliterative swap (I’m not sure if that’s what it could be called), where Nippon and Nihon actually sound similar enough if your native language is Japanese?
- Comment on similar to the word of mouth post, what game did you not expect much from but loved it? 2 months ago:
Haha I hear that! Well, I suppose there must be some good elsewhere in the chaos of 5??Thanks, I’m excited for when I get there haha
- Comment on arborholing 2 months ago:
I can’t remember where, but I read recently that the pace of Amazon destruction was noted to be slowing recently. Maybe cbc.ca. It stuck with me cuz I literally thought “oh finally a nice piece of news in this desperate wasteland”. Granted, things aren’t looking great, but dare we hope
- Comment on arborholing 2 months ago:
They also nurse their sick and keep stumps from dying - from The Secret Life of Trees, which also supports your comments
- Comment on similar to the word of mouth post, what game did you not expect much from but loved it? 2 months ago:
Just finished Far Cry 3 (and 4) in the last year. Excellent game(s). Taking a little pause b4 the last two
- Comment on similar to the word of mouth post, what game did you not expect much from but loved it? 2 months ago:
Second this. I shout from the rooftops how much I love HK.
Silksong is proving a touch less perfectly balanced, and as a sequel a smidge of the novelty has worn off, but still, extremely good.