spankinspinach
@spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works
- Comment on What're your strong opinions from an aged / dead fandom? 2 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? 2 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... 2 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... 3 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... 3 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... 3 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? 3 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? 3 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 Grim Statistics 4 weeks ago:
Haha that’s dangerous news - I am already a passionate seafood fan but alas, live in the dry lands.
Another comment you said you did your Master’s there. Can I ask if you enjoyed the experience? I’ve wondered about doing a European masters but Iceland had never crossed my mind until today
- Comment on Grim Statistics 4 weeks ago:
Actually my dream trip is the 10 day lap of Iceland, so yes, 1000% I will. Also, saved for future reference 😊
- Comment on Grim Statistics 4 weeks ago:
I got to do 24 hours in Reykjavik for a layover in early winter. Absolutely wonderful city
- Comment on qt π 1 month ago:
I’ve learned today I know nothing about avian evolution. I’m now classified as “amateur bird watcher”, only slightly higher than “I think that’s a pigeon”
- Comment on It really is 1 month ago:
- Comment on Yay. I'm fixed. 2 months ago:
Mandatory just means deferred meal 🤷♂️
- 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 Pass 2 months ago:
Lettuce pray for my running habit
- Comment on Shower. I hate the wet place 2 months ago:
My trick is that drugs are the only thing that works. Even complete exhaustion let’s me ponder that for a few hours before sleep 🙃
- 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 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 Pants too! 2 months ago:
I really don’t know how to interpret the last sentence. The meaning is clear, but the implications are… I wanna go with fun
- Comment on Honestly Bizarre 2 months ago:
Big Mushroom is taking the slow play, and frankly, it’s impressive
- Comment on Bargain 2 months ago:
Haha fair enough, I was just being dramatic! Love me some tasty breads
- Comment on Bargain 2 months ago:
And they’re more on theme for being more heavily processed than your standard HIGH QUALITY breads. Ick
- Comment on Oh god oh fuck 2 months ago:
Glad I could help!
- Comment on Oh god oh fuck 2 months ago:
Yeah, this is an old one. IIRC, the lady holding it didn’t know it was dangerous, just thought it was adorable, then when she posted it and ppl told her, she explained she had a meltdown at how wildly dangerous that situation was and she had no idea