The world is a scary place. We are thrown into the world with no prior experience. As we navigate this new and scary existence we seek guidance from others, yet no one else knows what to do, after all, they too are thrown into existence. This philosophy comes from the German philosopher Martin Heidegger. The …
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Tekken is not an easy game. No matter how hard you try and practice, at some point some guy will pick Eddy and you will lose to bullshit, it’s the name of the game. There are so many characters all with hundreds of moves. It is impossible to deal with all of it, especially as …
Have you ever felt out of place in the world? Finding once familiar things suddenly felt alien and strange. Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror only to see a stranger? I think there is a problem with the word and with society. Not a “big” problem like hunger or plagues, but a …
This post is slightly ferocious, the point is not to make people mad or be an annoying contrarian. I find myself not really connecting to the MCU the same way others do. I thought it would be fun to highlight my reasons for disliking the MCU. Don’t take it too seriously since it’s only my …
Relatability is a tricky concept. It means “to easily form a connection or an understanding with someone else”. The concept is appealing because humans are social creatures who require social interaction. Everybody wants to be understood in this big strange world we all live in. Seeing someone else you relate to overcome challenges can be …
A term often used online is gatekeeping, but what is it? Why do people use it? Is it always bad? In this post I am going to make the argument both for and against gatekeeping, but first a definition. Gatekeeping can be used in many different contexts. This post is concerned with fandoms and how …
No, “The Void” is not about existential dread, heartbreak, or any of that sort. The feeling of “The Void” is one of melancholy. It’s a feeling of having something missing inside you like a……Well, like a void. This happens after finishing a particular piece of art. Have you ever finished a Series, Game, or Book …
Stephen King is among my favorite authors ever. His insanely in-depth character work, wacky stories, and simple but super effective use of pros have made him a storytelling master the likes of which are rarely seen before. BUT! He is also very prolific and publishes multiple books a year. This brings the problem of “Where …
It feels like everything being made today is bad, or at least worse in terms of quality compared to just a couple of years ago. My average score for movies I consume has dropped off these past couple of years. I struggled to even go to the movies these days. I think there are a …
People use the term GOAT wrong and it is slowly starting to piss me off. GOAT means “Greatest of all time”, it refers to the best person within a particular field. An example could be “who is the best Hockey player right now?” After some time you might come up with a name that sounds …