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Daniel liked colorlesscliche's post in the thread Movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps (Matt Shakman, July 25, 2025).

I wonder what the pube situation is like

Daniel liked theagentcoma's post in the thread The Streaming Thread+.

so the Deadwood thread hasn't been posted in in 4.5 years, oops anyways I'm on episode 2 and this Al guy does not seem like a good person

Daniel liked theagentcoma's post in the thread The Streaming Thread+.

Should I watch Deadwood?

Daniel liked Halitosis Jones's post in the thread The Streaming Thread+.

Mad About You getting added to Hulu next month on 7/31! One of the better 90's sitcoms that has been completely absent during the streaming era until now. Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt, Richard Kind. Can't go wrong there.

Daniel replied to the thread Entertainment Forum General Chat Thread.

Daniel liked Sean Murphy's post in the thread Movie Jurassic World: Rebirth (Gareth Edwards, July 2, 2025).

jurassic smash was my nickname in college

Daniel liked ComedownMachine's post in the thread The Guitar Thread.

new guitar can I get a hell yeah

Daniel liked Aaron Mook's post in the thread Mental Health Thread.

Semi-related, I had one very close friend that straight-up just never reached out again after I told him my wife was pregnant. You'd think I'd be more upset about it, and sometimes, it gets to me, but overall, we've had so many friends that have been excited for/supportive of us and been okay with movie nights at our house or letting us bring the baby to functions that it doesn't really phase me anymore. Real ones have a habit of sticking around through the good and the bad. It really is simple as a lot of the time.

Daniel liked Aaron Mook's post in the thread Mental Health Thread.

Of course. Wishing you luck. You're not the bad guy here. People outgrow each other sometimes; it's an unfortunate fact of life. Take care of yourself.

Daniel replied to the thread Mental Health Thread.

Thanks, Aaron. I appreciate it.

Daniel liked Aaron Mook's post in the thread Mental Health Thread.

I have been through a very, VERY similar situation with a friend who was clearly at a different stage in their life, and all I can tell you is what worked for me. This person got "mad" at me for announcing my wife's pregnancy on Facebook because we didn't have the chance to talk about how it might impact our creative endeavors together. The thing was, this person was clearly projecting more of themselves onto the friendship that I was. I think that tends to happen when people are at different stages - you get someone who is single, maybe unemployed, maybe lives with a parent and regularly alienates people, of course their bandwidth is going to be different from someone who might be married, has a house/housework, a job, whatever. He would regularly get annoyed with me for having to work around that stuff. Getting up in arms about a hugely positive life change for me was kind of the last straw; I know his mental illness and attachment issues aren't necessarily his fault, but it's also not my responsibility to be his keeper or punching bag. So I took the kid gloves off and let him know that his reaction told me all I needed to know about our friendship. I told him exactly why we wouldn't be able to work together in the future and wished him the best of luck. Then I blocked him. And it was a huge relief. A few weeks later, he sent me a Facebook message apologizing, but I don't really use Facebook anymore, so I chose to leave it at that. I can't tell you what to do re: Instagram, but I wouldn't let a sour relationship like the is ruin something you enjoy. If I were you, I would do my best to explain your issues/discomfort with the person (even if not in person) before letting them know that this kind of relationship simply isn't going to work for you anymore. Block him and get back to enjoying the app. You can always delete it in the future on your own terms if you wish. Just my two cents. Congrats on your engagement, btw :)

Daniel liked estebanwaseaten's post in the thread The Horror Thread: Part 3D.

28 Years Later was such a freaked out blast. Fully all in on whatever these next few movies hold. Wow i wanna see it again

Daniel replied to the thread Mental Health Thread.

Feeling all sorts of ways right now. This will probably be a jumbled mess, but just getting it out will help. Had my bachelor party over the weekend. It was a great, chill time, everyone seemed to have fun. Someone that wasn't invited found out and messaged me essentially saying "fuck you, fuck everyone involved". This person has a lot of issues and has alienated most everyone in the group that was invited. I am pretty much the only one that still talks to them and invites them to things, but I have my boundaries. If it involves money, time, transportation, and having to rely on them to be somewhere at a certain I don't invite them. A big reason why I still talk to them is basically they've told me that I am a big part of their life and I am honestly afraid of them hurting themselves if I told them we could no longer be friends, additionally they are one of the few people that share similar interests and I get a lot out of discussing those things with them. Needless to say it really bummed me out getting that message, but I tried to not let it ruin my time. This person only messages me on Instagram to communicate, I think they don't have cell service and just use wifi, so I just delete IG on my phone to not be tempted to get into it on my trip. I know they're an asshole for making this about them during a time that is supposed to be special for me, I know they have major issues (not going to play armchair psychologist, but similar issues where they tell me to fuck off happen once a year or so, and friends on the trip say he does it to them as well), but it's still hurtful. Mostly this is just something I do not have the time or energy to deal with right now. I've known this person since kindergarten, they were among the people I lived with when I first left home, so I feel some obligation to at least have a conversation with them explaining my side and why boundaries are necessary, but I also don't feel like they are emotionally mature enough to have this conversation, and the conflict plays a number on my anxiety. This also plays into the fact the I have been wanting to get off instagram because of everything going on in the world, it hasn't been a net negative on my mental health recently. I don't know how to explain this part other than my anxiety is having trouble with the change of routine not having instagram on my phone. I love exchanging dumb shit with my friends and fiance on there, I use it as a creative outlet for things that others seem to really enjoy, basically I am feeling a hole from the actual "social" aspects of it, even though that became fewer and farther between the doomscrolling or looking at mindless shit on there. I am also at a point where I hate that this negative interaction took away something that I sometimes enjoy, even if I was contemplating doing that myself. Getting back on would mean having to deal with him, leaving completely takes away something that I sometimes get a lot out of with my other friends, and also leaves this situation with that person up in the air and unresolved which also is hard for me to deal with. Sorry for the major rambling. Just needed to throw all this shit against the wall, even if none of it sticks.

Daniel liked sam_might_say's post in the thread The Theme Park Thread.

I did a big, long day at the park today with my dad (it was his first time going in 20 years). I’m exhausted, but it was a good time. A couple highlights: -Indiana Jones broke down when we were on it (first ride of the day too). We were only stuck for maybe 15-20 minutes, but the ride got up and running afterwards and they let us go through it a second time because of it -It was my dad’s first time seeing Galaxy’s Edge. Both rides blew his mind -Finally did Tiana for my first time. That shit rocked. Love the theming and everything they did with that ride. It also feels way more brutal in terms of wetness. We all got soaked -The pineapple upside down cake Dole Whip and the strawberry matcha Dole Whip were both delicious and refreshing on a hot day

Daniel liked Ken's post in the thread Food 2: Chew Harder.

I made some penne all'amatriciana the other night and it was awesome. I couldn't find guanciale so I had to use pancetta, which still works really well. I always make mine with an onion, san marzano tomatoes, two glasses of white wine (one for me), and crushed red pepper or calabrian chilis. I couldn't find pecorino either so I used parm. Really simple and great dish if you've never made it. Comes together quickly too.

Daniel liked lati's post in the thread Food 2: Chew Harder.

Just wanted to share the last two meals I made which have been maybe some of the best I’ve ever made. First is chicken tikka masala which I got a lot of authentic spices for and followed traditional recipe techniques. Then my own take on a chicken katsu. I used one of those Japanese curry blocks but I cooked it with caramelized onions, garlic, and a blended tomato. [ATTACH]

Daniel replied to the thread The Horror Thread: Part 3D.

Clown in a Cornfield was a lot of fun! Need to re-watch the last 15 minutes though, I was nodding off.

Daniel liked SuddenUrgeJoey's post in the thread The Horror Thread: Part 3D.

Ugh I wish @digitalsea was still w/us--would love their reaction

Daniel liked wisdomfordebris's post in the thread The Horror Thread: Part 3D.

Yep, pre-ordered. Can’t wait.

Daniel replied to the thread The Horror Thread: Part 3D.

[MEDIA] Pre-order now up. Chris's stuff is always a day one purchase. Met him at a convention a couple years ago and he was the nicest dude.