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The Flood / Re: Just be yourself!
« on: September 21, 2014, 11:14:22 AM »
But then people will call me edgy

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The Flood / Re: Moral Dilemma
« on: September 21, 2014, 11:06:12 AM »
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really the only problem has been with other guys hitting on her.
Only insecure beta faggots find this a problem, if she likes you then why the fuck are you worried by it?

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she was actually a year younger than she originally had me believe
I was going to ask why this is a problem but then I remembered you're really young.

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Her parents took her phone and most access to talk to me, because they didn't want her to be with an older guy
Stop going out with little kids.
Pretty much this.

Also, way to hide a shitty girl problem thread as a "moral dilemma" thread.

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Gaming / Re: Who are the real heroes of Skyrim?
« on: September 21, 2014, 10:54:39 AM »
Spoiler
I can actually agree with this.

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The Flood / Re: What color nail polish do you wear?
« on: September 21, 2014, 10:47:55 AM »
To say my piece and leave. Other than expressing my general distaste in what this thread supports, I want no part in the actual discussion. Which is why posted what I wanted, and now I'm only still in it for the sake of responding to others about that post.

Why do you care to let people know you hate something when no one asked to know? I mean, there's nothing special about your opinion. This is virtually the same thing you get on Verbatim's case for. Do you have some reason for being hypocritical?
Because it's a discussion forum? I never said my opinion is worth more than anyone else's. It's worth the same. Which is why I gave it. Hope I don't get banned like JJL for holding a different opinion.

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The Flood / Re: How does one deter unwanted flirting?
« on: September 21, 2014, 02:40:17 AM »
Stop taking showers.

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News / Re: Vintage Review β€” Twin Peaks
« on: September 21, 2014, 02:25:51 AM »
i red da hole thing in dis little time and sounds liek shit
ill bet u kno somethng about holes

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News / Vintage Review β€” Twin Peaks
« on: September 21, 2014, 01:59:21 AM »


The 90's introduced many things to the world, including most of the users on this site. But the most adventurous and strange creation was brought to fruition in the first year of the decade, with the TV show Twin Peaks. The brainchild of Hollywood's iconic weirdo David Lynch, Twin Peaks blazed the trail that countless other shows have since trekked. The show is part drama, part comedy, part mystery, and part horror. This masterful combination of genres allows Twin Peaks to succeed on nearly every level, and gives everyone, regardless of narrative taste, ample reason to watch it.

Plot:
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Twin Peaks is set in a small Washington town that gives the show its name. It's quaint and quiet, until a local fisherman finds the corpse of a teenage girl wrapped in plastic one autumn morning. The girl is recognized as Laura Palmer, a prom queen who nearly everyone in the town knew and loved. The murder stirs the town, causing the community to wonder who, among its ranks, killed the young girl. The following morning, a second girl is found crossing the border into Oregon, appearing to be an escaped victim of the same person that killed Laura. She slips into a coma before anyone can question her, but because the girl crossed state lines, FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper is sent in to investigate. Agent Cooper is weird and eccentric, and his overly-friendly attitude makes some of the townspeople uneasy. As he investigates the murder, however, he soon finds that his eccentricity is outmatched by the strangeness of the town itself.

The show makes excellent use of paranormal themes and suspense, and the demons that Cooper eventually has to face are more than just internal. A terrifying enemy quickly takes notice of Cooper's investigations, who aptly personifies why the scariest dreams are those that don't make any sense. The supernatural aspects are more downplayed, however, and don't take precedence until the final few episodes. While half of the average episode involves the murder investigation, the other half focuses on the many, many sideplots of Twin Peaks. Along with "who killed Laura Palmer", a multitude of lesser questions arise. "Why's Catherine Martell trying to burn down the mill? Why's Ben Horne working with a drug dealer? Will Shelly get away from her abusive husband?" Most of these subplots tie together or relate to the main story in some way, but a good amount are dull or lead nowhere. This is especially prevalent in season 2, when the subplots begin to overshadow the main plot for a time and do nothing but serve as pointless filler. This is why season 2 is a much weaker season than the first, as the main excitement of Twin Peaks has always been about the main plot.

Characters:
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Most of the side characters in Twin Peaks are highly memorable. Every one of them is entertaining, while still feeling like a real person. One of the main strengths of the show is realism outside the paranormal, and the side characters are no exception. The news that Laura died, for example, is handled in such a gritty and raw way that it honestly gave me chills. The downside, however, is that the cast of side characters is so large that there's little room for showing how they relate to any other character outside the main plot or their respective arcs.

The true triumph of the series, however, is its protagonist, Agent Cooper. Cooper is everything you want in a hero: quirky, curious, interesting, adventurous, and a bit bizarre. His deep obsession with coffee and cherry pie, along with his bright interest in everything around him, are hallmarks of his character. Never outright mean, though subject to ridicule; a cheery demeanor, though running from a dark past; a classy man, but not afraid to get dirty. Agent Cooper is what gives charm and intrigue to the show, and is one of the best protagonists of all time.

Style:
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Twin Peaks' style is essentially a parody of the soap operas that were prevalent in Lynch's youth. The intentional low-budget film grain, many overly melodramatic scenes, and the aforementioned swath of subplots all contribute to a feel of watching a self-aware General Hospital. Luckily, unlike most soaps that take themselves seriously, Twin Peaks uses its format to make fun of the genre. Building up big emotional moments at times when they're wholly unwarranted is a recurring gag, as is using over the top camp to drive up the laughs. Take a look at this clip for an example of this mechanism at its best.

Other than using campy melodrama for laughs, though, Twin Peaks knows how to ratchet up real drama and emotional tension when its needed. There are scenes throughout the show that can be real tearjerkers, or keep you on the edge of your seat. I'm consistently amazed that the show's two vastly different tones never seem to collide with each other.

Music:
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Twin Peaks has an amazing soundtrack. To find a prime example of this, one has to look no farther than the opening theme:
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Besides that, there are countless other pieces of background music produced by the famed composer Angelo Badalamenti. There's a song for every mood, every scene. The soundtrack pulls you into the world of the show, and it goes all the farther into making Twin Peaks feel like a real place. Some other fantastic examples:

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Audrey's Dance perfectly encapsulates the personality of Audrey, and is a great companion piece to whenever there's general mischief in the air.

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Dance of the Dream Man is a surreal jazz track that not only befits Cooper's first appearance, but also serves as a fitting unofficial anthem for The Man From Another Place.

Judgment:
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Twin Peaks is a mesmerizing show. It never fails to perfectly set up an atmosphere, to make you want to watch more. The most outstanding aspect of it is the way that music, characters, and plot combine to synthesize a truly memorable experience. There are times when the multitude of characters and subplots slows it down, though, especially for a stretch in the midst of season 2. In that season particularly, the show seemed unsure of itself, not knowing where to go. Luckily, the last few episodes of the season are some of the best in the entire show, and more than make up for the subpar middle part of the season. The subplots can be a bit jarring, but the main plot is one of the best in all of TV show history. All in all, it's an enchanting, gripping show that's not without its flaws. 9/10.

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The Flood / Re: A friendly jest on each other's religions.
« on: September 21, 2014, 01:50:22 AM »
This will end well.

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The Flood / Re: If you could choose...
« on: September 21, 2014, 01:49:40 AM »
If I never had to sleep, would I still be able to should I so choose?
No.

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The Flood / Re: If you could choose...
« on: September 21, 2014, 01:37:30 AM »
I got a 24 hour ban just for indirectly calling out a user (that anti-natalism thread).

You better this shit real quick.
Except that anti-natalism thread was entirely designed around calling out one specific user. The option in the poll is more of a friendly jab at Noelle, while also serving an actual purposes in the confines of the thread.
lol

I think we all know you two hate each other.
If you think I legitimately hate anyone on this site, you might want to check on that botched lobotomy of yours.

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The Flood / Re: If you could choose...
« on: September 21, 2014, 01:31:16 AM »
I got a 24 hour ban just for indirectly calling out a user (that anti-natalism thread).

You better this shit real quick.
Except that anti-natalism thread was entirely designed around calling out one specific user. The option in the poll is more of a friendly jab at Noelle, while also serving an actual purpose in the confines of the thread.

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The Flood / Re: If you could choose...
« on: September 21, 2014, 01:26:48 AM »
If I never have to sleep does that mean I still get drowsy or will I always be full of energy?
You'll never get drowsy/tired.

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The Flood / If you could choose...
« on: September 21, 2014, 01:23:09 AM »
Which would it be?

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The Flood / Re: What kind of shirts do you wear?
« on: September 21, 2014, 01:21:55 AM »
Button-ups, polos, and my suede jacket.

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The Flood / Re: What color nail polish do you wear?
« on: September 21, 2014, 12:48:16 AM »
Not liking delusional people makes me a bigot? Lolk

And believe me, I want no part in this thread.
Then why did you even post in the first place?
To say my piece and leave. Other than expressing my general distaste in what this thread supports, I want no part in the actual discussion. Which is why posted what I wanted, and now I'm only still in it for the sake of responding to others about that post.
It's spelled 'peace' Mr Perfect SAT score.
First off, didn't get a perfect SAT score. Second, you understand what homophones are, right?
And you used the wrong one, faggot. You should have said 'peace.'
Uh, no. Say my piece. I'm giving a piece of my opinion, of my thoughts. "Say my peace" literally makes no sense.

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The Flood / Re: What color nail polish do you wear?
« on: September 21, 2014, 12:45:35 AM »
Not liking delusional people makes me a bigot? Lolk

And believe me, I want no part in this thread.
Then why did you even post in the first place?
To say my piece and leave. Other than expressing my general distaste in what this thread supports, I want no part in the actual discussion. Which is why posted what I wanted, and now I'm only still in it for the sake of responding to others about that post.
It's spelled 'peace' Mr Perfect SAT score.
First off, didn't get a perfect SAT score. Second, you understand what homophones are, right?

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The Flood / Re: What color nail polish do you wear?
« on: September 21, 2014, 12:40:35 AM »
Not liking delusional people makes me a bigot? Lolk

And believe me, I want no part in this thread.
Then why did you even post in the first place?
To say my piece and leave. Other than expressing my general distaste in what this thread supports, I want no part in the actual discussion. Which is why posted what I wanted, and now I'm only still in it for the sake of responding to others about that post.

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The Flood / Re: What color nail polish do you wear?
« on: September 21, 2014, 12:35:55 AM »
Ugh, I hate cross-dressers.
You are an idiot, nobody cares about your bigotry. Get the fuck out.
Not liking delusional people makes me a bigot? Lolk

And believe me, I want no part in this thread.

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The Flood / Re: What color nail polish do you wear?
« on: September 21, 2014, 12:31:56 AM »
Ugh, I hate cross-dressers.

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The Flood / Re: Why are you still awake?
« on: September 21, 2014, 12:24:22 AM »
It's legit only 12:30.

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Changed your name to avoid all that disdain you get, eh Dustbin?

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The Flood / Re: Mexican girls are the hottest
« on: September 20, 2014, 10:57:49 PM »
Arab women, now.
I love the air of mystery they create. You don't know if they're hot or not until after you marry them.

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Serious / Re: How many genders do you recognize?
« on: September 20, 2014, 10:42:50 PM »
The poll above has a definitive right and wrong answer, just to let you guys know.

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The Flood / Re: WHAT
« on: September 20, 2014, 10:19:52 PM »
Ugh, the large taskbar is so...

sluggish. Use small icons!
Which taskbar? The one at the top or bottom?

Silly Class, obviously the bottom! Right click and go to properties.
Eh, no thanks. I like my bulky taskbar. Also, the small one doesn't show the date.

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The Flood / Re: WHAT
« on: September 20, 2014, 10:18:36 PM »
Banned for impersonation.
Yeah, obviously. I meant I'm just super curious which user it was, though.

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The Flood / Re: WHAT
« on: September 20, 2014, 10:18:07 PM »
Ugh, the large taskbar is so...

sluggish. Use small icons!
Which taskbar? The one at the top or bottom?

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The Flood / Re: WHAT
« on: September 20, 2014, 10:13:31 PM »
Message a moderator if you want to know who banned you.
Ugh, no. Check "my" title bar in the picture. Even better, look at the account.

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Gaming / Re: Gamecube>PS2>Xbox
« on: September 20, 2014, 10:11:12 PM »
Gamesphere > all

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The Flood / WHAT
« on: September 20, 2014, 10:10:57 PM »


Who did this?

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The Flood / Re: get in here you fgts
« on: September 20, 2014, 08:55:52 PM »
Currently in the car. I'll be on later.

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