Non-Gaming Hot Takes

[Mopeybloke]

BUT we need milk when we're young.

But what are you going to do with all the corn then?

 

[Ikagura Ikagura]

BUT we need milk when we're young.

Yes, breast-fed milk.


Cow milk is a byproduct.

 

[Amag0k1]

I dunno if it's correlated to socially inept people (then again it may just be a coincidence) but I feel like some fields are more prone to have bullies (which are probably people who got bullied previously but then again it's hypothetical) that often abuse their power when they get a bit of fame, the art was just the way they got popularity.

I heard that the art field, like the theatre or even acting one, is a cruel place that isn't gentle towards people that cannot stand for themselves.

I often feel like some really talented people just quit because of others when they had a great potential. A big shame if you'd ask.

Hot Take!

You described the god complex, and it is often comes from any one who are not used to self reflection and acceptance of critique, and evolution towards working on themselves.

Folks who are spoon fed status (borne in to success), and means / managers and supervisors, are often the biggest perpetrators here. (not including good manages, who work with their staff, rather then run a dictatorship)

The other side of that is the cult of personality, people identifying with their likes and the person they worship / a fan of, and any critique towards that is then seen as a critique on their choice and their identity, as they may not have developed one, and only see the group they are part of as their identity, which has only gotten worse with so called internet and social media culture.

I mean hot take ssssssssss >_>

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But what are you going to do with all the corn then?

Pop it and add salt and butter.

 

[Ikagura Ikagura]

Hot Take!

You described the god complex, and it is often comes from any one who are not used to self reflection and acceptance of critique, and evolution towards working on themselves.

Folks who are spoon fed status (borne in to success), and means / managers and supervisors, are often the biggest perpetrators here. (not including good manages, who work with their staff, rather then run a dictatorship)

The other side of that is the cult of personality, people identifying with their likes and the person they worship / a fan of, and any critique towards that is then seen as a critique on their choice and their identity, as they may not have developed one, and only see the group they are part of as their identity, which has only gotten worse with so called internet and social media culture.

I remember something similar called "main character syndrome" or something like that.

Social media have truly amplified it.

 

[RanmyakuIchi's icon RanmyakuIchi RanmyakuIchi]

Another simple food related one, but I think the best snack/chip flavor is the simple plain salted kind. A long of snack flavors (aside from spicy ones, funny enough) I tend to find a bit strong and overpowering.

 

[deceptionfalls]

My hot take is that strawberries taste awful and the only way they're mildly acceptable is when it's a strawberry-flavored sweet, but even then it doesn't taste anything like the real fruit.

 

[Amag0k1]

I remember something similar called "main character syndrome" or something like that.

Social media have truly amplified it.

Agreed, i guess i am an old head, which is why i stick the psychological context. For me, "main character" just makes it feel as if we are written in by an author, and the world is fiction.

Hmmm, who seems to have the most plot amour int he world then?

psst. do not geed in to this idea, Steven King is always watching, and he will send int he Dark Tower boys at any time >_>;;

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Another simple food related one, but I think the best snack/chip flavor is the simple plain salted kind. A long of snack flavors (aside from spicy ones, funny enough) I tend to find a bit strong and overpowering.

ooooooh! not just any plain salted flavor, home made potato chips which are double fried!

Oh my gooooooood! i used to eat this a lot at my friends house, his mum used to make these instead of home fries / Chunky chips (which i also loved) with hot dogs, burgers (home burgers are best) and other things. At the end of the week, they hit the spot! And where super statisfying crunch.

She used to make them at the end of the week, as we all had a study group we used to take part in.

My friend was proud of those chips ad the whole block loved them!

Oh man, this used to be the start of our week end, comatose the next morning, but we pushed though it so we could game like crazy since the work was one on the week days and was their only rule from our parents.

Good times

 

[Naltic]

This has probably been said before in this thread but I absolutely hate what they did with DBS, such a shit show and a complete eradication of the true characters that the Z fighters are. The best example of this is Goku, man oh man how I hate how they made goku such a stupid kid-like person, like yeah he is goofy but not to the degree they make him out to be, In Z he had a lot of serious moments where he was smart and not just battle smart like they make him out to be in Super.

It's that and also the fact that I fully believe that One Piece is not a good anime, not necessarily for the content it has (as I have no doubt that it is good), but just the mere fact of its length and pace. There should be NO reason that One Piece is as long as it is, and just that fact alone makes me dislike the One Piece anime a whole lot more than it really should be.

Also, raisins are a banger snack, don't care what anyone says.

 

[Yousef]

This has probably been said before in this thread but I absolutely hate what they did with DBS, such a shit show and a complete eradication of the true characters that the Z fighters are. The best example of this is Goku, man oh man how I hate how they made goku such a stupid kid-like person, like yeah he is goofy but not to the degree they make him out to be, In Z he had a lot of serious moments where he was smart and not just battle smart like they make him out to be in Super.

It's that and also the fact that I fully believe that One Piece is not a good anime, not necessarily for the content it has (as I have no doubt that it is good), but just the mere fact of its length and pace. There should be NO reason that One Piece is as long as it is, and just that fact alone makes me dislike the One Piece anime a whole lot more than it really should be.

Also, raisins are a banger snack, don't care what anyone says.

Have you tried fried raisins in rice before? It’s quite common here as a side.
Agreed with the anime takes.

 

[Naltic]

Have you tried fried raisins

Now, why would anyone go ahead and fry raisins? I have never heard of anyone doing that before, but I really want to try it now.

 

[Yousef]

Now, why would anyone go ahead and fry raisins? I have never heard of anyone doing that before, but I really want to try it now.

It’s a super fun way to eat it. Obviously it goes without saying you should be into rice first, because it’s meant as a topping. You want to caramelize some onions first then add the raisins. It’s meant to be cooked slowly. Naturally, the final products needs to be sweet and savory. It’s a super common traditional rice topping here. I like it more than cashews personally.

Also DBS was probably never gonna be good. Even when it got better animation directors, it was likely gonna keep the same old habits.
One piece also will likely never drop the one manga chapter per episode format which is just agonizing to sit through.
Gintama doesn’t do this at all despite being basically almost half the length of the one piece anime.

 

[Naltic]

It’s a super fun way to eat it. Obviously it goes without saying you should be into rice first, because it’s meant as a topping. You want to caramelize some onions first then add the raisins. It’s meant to be cooked slowly. Naturally, the final products needs to be sweet and savory. It’s a super common traditional rice topping here. I like it more than cashews personally.

Also DBS was probably never gonna be good. Even when it got better animation directors, it was likely gonna keep the same old habits.
One piece also will likely never drop the one manga chapter per episode format which is just agonizing to sit through.
Gintama doesn’t do this at all despite being basically almost half the length of the one piece anime.

Ah, if you mean it with rice, then yeah, I have tried it before, and yeah, it's really good. I thought you meant it in the traditional American sense, with batter and breadcrumbs, and then putting them in the old deep fryer.

Yeah, I have heard Gintama to be a really good anime to watch, I have it in my watchlist, but it will probably take a long time before I start with it.

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

Profesional help should be illegal

 

[Naltic]

Profesional help should be illegal

If you say too much, they give you delulu pills that will slowly destroy you. If you don't say much, they will say you have a bunch of disorders which you may not even have, and then later down the line, they will f you up heavily. The thing is, a lot of psychological disorders and thoughts can be cultivated and controlled via a lot of methods (not all, of course and depending on the degree).

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

If you say too much, they give you delulu pills that will slowly destroy you. If you don't say much, they will say you have a bunch of disorders which you may not even have, and then later down the line, they will f you up heavily. The thing is, a lot of psychological disorders and thoughts can be cultivated and controlled via a lot of methods (not all, of course and depending on the degree).

I still think therapy is a violation to privacy

 

[Naltic]

I still think therapy is a violation to privacy

I mean, if you are forced to say, then yeah, it is. But I don't know how it is where you live but in the country I live in if you don't want to say anything they can't really do anything and they will just send you back home, this is if you even wanted therapy in the first place as if you don't want it you are not obliged to get it. But then again, where I live, they don't really give a f about your mental health, and I have heard of people spending decades just bouncing around the system trying to get "help". All in all, one should just do what he thinks is best at the specific situation.

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

I mean, if you are forced to say, then yeah, it is. But I don't know how it is where you live but in the country I live in if you don't want to say anything they can't really do anything and they will just send you back home, this is if you even wanted therapy in the first place as if you don't want it you are not obliged to get it. But then again, where I live, they don't really give a f about your mental health, and I have heard of people spending decades just bouncing around the system trying to get "help". All in all, one should just do what he thinks is best at the specific situation.

According to Google Ai overview:
Therapy and counseling in Venezuela are developing but face challenges. While counseling is becoming more prominent, it's not yet an autonomous profession, and its practice is often linked to other disciplines. There's a growing recognition of the need for mental health services, but the public sector struggles to meet the increasing demands.

Here's a more detailed look:
1. Current Status and Trends:

• Emerging Field:
  Counseling is considered an emerging profession in Latin America, including Venezuela, with a focus on holistic assessment and community-based healing.
  
  
• School Counseling:
  There's a push to re-establish school counseling systems in public schools, with counselors being placed in various educational institutions.
  
  
• Increased Awareness:
  There's a growing awareness of the need for mental health support, with organizations like UNICEF and the UN taking notice of the struggles Venezuelans face.
  
  
• Private Practice:
  While the public sector is struggling, private practices of psychologists and counselors are emerging.
  
  
• Free and Low-Cost Services:
  Some psychologists and organizations are offering free or low-cost mental health services, including helplines and online directories.
  

2. Challenges and Issues:

• Stigma:
  There's still a significant stigma associated with therapy and mental health, with some preferring to seek help from religious figures rather than therapists.
  
  
• Lack of Resources:
  The country's economic crisis has strained the health care system, making it difficult for individuals to access mental health services.
  
  
• Limited Training:
  The need for good graduate programs in counseling and psychotherapy is recognized, but the training programs themselves need to improve.
  
  
• Legal Regulations:
  The lack of a legal framework for the independent practice of counseling can hinder the development of the field.
  

3. Future Directions:

• Increased Education:
  More higher education institutions are offering counseling degrees, signaling a commitment to the growth of the field.
  
  
• Government Support:
  The government is promoting the reestablishment of school counseling systems, indicating a recognition of the importance of mental health support in schools.
  
  
• Professional Organizations:
  Professional organizations, like the Federación de Psicólogos de Venezuela, are taking steps to address the crisis by offering free services, creating directories, and raising public awareness.
  
  
• Collaboration:
  There's a need for collaboration between government, private practitioners, and international organizations to address the growing demand for mental health services.
  

In essence, therapy and counseling in Venezuela are evolving, but they are facing significant challenges related to the country's broader economic and social crisis. However, there are efforts underway to improve access to care, raise public awareness, and strengthen the profession.

 

[Android 18]

People who consider listening to an audiobook to be the same/as enriching an experience as reading that same book on the screen, much less a physical book copy, are deluding themselves simply because they don't want to read. There isn't anything wrong with audiobooks themselves, but pretending they are as up to par as text you intellectually engage with using your eyes is just silly.

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

People who consider listening to an audiobook to be the same/as enriching an experience as reading that same book on the screen, much less a physical book copy, are deluding themselves simply because they don't want to read. There isn't anything wrong with audiobooks themselves, but pretending they are as up to par as text you intellectually engage with using your eyes is just silly.

Is actually easier to get distracted from listening to audiobooks

 

[Cantarella]

Well, I think the issue would be that, if you're listening to an audiobook, there's a good chance you're also doing something else at the same time. It happens to be the case that people use them as background noise. This is impossible with a book.
But if someone just listens to an audiobook with their eyes closed, IDK why they couldn't have the same level of active engagement as someone reading the words.

 

[Ikagura Ikagura]

People who consider listening to an audiobook to be the same/as enriching an experience as reading that same book on the screen, much less a physical book copy, are deluding themselves simply because they don't want to read. There isn't anything wrong with audiobooks themselves, but pretending they are as up to par as text you intellectually engage with using your eyes is just silly.

The only thing I'm fine listening to are informational books such as encyclopaedia and history/mathematical books.

For a fictional story I cannot get immersed well enough with them, I need paper and words to have a better "grasp" on the characters and universe they're living in.



Radio series, podcasts and even audio drama work better because they're narrated in a way specifically for audio (like different voices instead of one reader taking different tones and sound effects). An Audiobook works better if you are doing nothing else.

 

[GardeniaSky's icon GardeniaSky GardeniaSky]

Freezer meals are actually pretty tasty if you're too lazy to cook.

 

[Ikagura Ikagura]

How many people are still doing well past 60? I feel that out of the entire life expectancy of someone we should take the "effective" aspect of it like how we aren't really self aware before 3 and not fully developed until 20-25. Out of around 80 years of life we have 50-60 of actual effectivity.

 

[Amag0k1]

Freezer meals are actually pretty tasty if you're too lazy to cook.

Can make your own on a Sunday and feeze them for the week. This is what we do in my house, unless we are rapping tortilla, then we just chop the veggie and heat up the meat.

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

Dio had a better voice actor in the arcade game than in the David productions anime