The "What Are You Thinking About Right Now?" PIP
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2 minutes ago, Cult Icon said:elle is the prettiest a-lister for me
A-lister status is debatable. I’d say she’s A-list in talent and respect, but B+ in fame.
19 minutes ago, Matt! said:A-lister status is debatable. I’d say she’s A-list in talent and respect, but B+ in fame.
do you think sydney sweeny is a-list? Isn't elle one of the top young actresses?
TBH I shouldn't have used that term, A-list 15 yrs ago+ before the streaming era is something very different than what it means today.
1 hour ago, Cult Icon said:do you think sydney sweeny is a-list? Isn't elle one of the top young actresses?
TBH I shouldn't have used that term, A-list 15 yrs ago+ before the streaming era is something very different than what it means today.
She’s more famous than accomplished, so I wouldn’t call her an A-lister either. I think the core idea of an A-lister hasn’t changed much. It’s still about top-tier fame and influence, even if streaming has shifted things a bit.
12 minutes ago, Matt! said:She’s more famous than accomplished, so I wouldn’t call her an A-lister either. I think the core idea of an A-lister hasn’t changed much. It’s still about top-tier fame and influence, even if streaming has shifted things a bit.
I don't think that A-list has anywhere near the same level of fame and influence like it did in the 2000s. Its because of streaming but also because of the culture wars especially in the second Obama term until now. The hollywood elite are hated by half the country.
6 minutes ago, Cult Icon said:I don't think that A-list has anywhere near the same level of fame and influence like it did in the 2000s.
True, fame and influence are more polarized now and the streaming culture definitely affects perception. But I still think A-list basically comes down to who’s top-tier in visibility and impact, even if it’s different kinds of influence than in the 2000s.
9 minutes ago, Cult Icon said:The hollywood elite are hated by half the country.
That’s true, but in life you’re always going to be both loved and hated to some extent.
That's my QB.
I guess this type of console PC hybrid is the future.
Oh, we're so gonna lose.
9-2 
Poor Marge, now she has to sit with Bernie.
EDIT: Marge strikes back lmao
On 11/13/2025 at 11:18 AM, Matt! said:
The Fallout S2 trailer is awesome and looks like the best a franchise fan can hope for; they really upped their budget
On 3/3/2025 at 2:13 PM, Matt! said:Let’s imagine a jungle where a group of monkeys love eating bananas. But not all bananas grow in their part of the jungle—some come from a neighboring monkey tribe that grows them more efficiently. So, the local monkeys trade shiny stones for these bananas, getting them at a good price.
One day, the monkey chief decides he wants the local monkeys to grow more of their own bananas instead of relying on the neighboring tribe. To do this, he places a "banana tariff"—a rule that says any imported banana now costs extra shiny stones.
Now, what happens?
Imported Bananas Get More Expensive – Since the tariff makes foreign bananas pricier, the local monkeys have to pay more shiny stones to get the same bananas they used to enjoy cheaply.
Local Banana Farmers Get a Boost... But Not Efficiently – Some monkeys try growing bananas themselves, but they’re not as good at it. Their bananas take longer to grow and aren’t as tasty, but because imported bananas are now expensive, local monkeys have no choice but to buy them.
Monkeys Have Fewer Shiny Stones to Spend Elsewhere – Since they’re spending more on bananas, they have fewer shiny stones for things like coconuts, hammocks, or jungle parties. Other monkey businesses start struggling.
The Other Tribe Strikes Back – Angry at the new tariff, the neighboring monkeys put their own tax on the shiny stones or on something they sell to the first tribe, like delicious mangoes. Now, both tribes are worse off!
In short, tariffs make bananas (or real-world goods) more expensive, hurt trade, and can lead to retaliation. While they might help some local banana growers, the entire jungle ends up paying the price.
Welcome to the I-told-you-so checkpoint.
7 minutes ago, Cult Icon said:
It's gonna be good!