AmnesiaInnocent t1_jefwodb wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:43 PM

According to Wikipedia, the term came the serialized novel A Pair of Blue Eyes by Thomas Hardy which was published in a magazine (I'm guessing one chapter in each issue?) in 1872-1873. And yes, at one point the hero is left hanging of the side of a cliff.

AmnesiaInnocent t1_jdnh44t wrote on March 25, 2023 at 6:42 PM

Reply to New Mars globe at the MOS. by jugglefire

I can't tell from the photo---what is the approximate diameter?

AmnesiaInnocent t1_jdn0nz1 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 4:46 PM

Reply to comment by ViewDisconnected in Boston transportation question by ViewDisconnected

Yes.

AmnesiaInnocent t1_jdmvgur wrote on March 25, 2023 at 4:09 PM

Reply to Boston transportation question by ViewDisconnected

You can rent a Zip car near South Station...

AmnesiaInnocent t1_jde052s wrote on March 23, 2023 at 6:41 PM

Reply to comment by JB4-3 in Cambridge will pause towing for street cleaning days but fine $50 by CaballoDePalo

I thought that they used to have police accompany the tow trucks. Now they won't need to do that. Even if they have meterm... um... people issue the tickets, that's got to be less expensive than having cops do it...

AmnesiaInnocent t1_jddxi26 wrote on March 23, 2023 at 6:24 PM

Reply to comment by JB4-3 in Cambridge will pause towing for street cleaning days but fine $50 by CaballoDePalo

It's not just cheaper for residents, I assume that it's cheaper for the city, too...

AmnesiaInnocent t1_jddkr4y wrote on March 23, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Reply to Cambridge will pause towing for street cleaning days but fine $50 by CaballoDePalo

That seems like a win for residents, even with the increased towing fine. IIRC, previously you had to pay more than $50 to the towing company to get your car back, and they charged more each day. This is just one $50 ticket.

Are they still going to have the trucks going around warning people that they'll get "tagged and towed"?

AmnesiaInnocent t1_jdba9pj wrote on March 23, 2023 at 3:48 AM

Reply to Best and worst opening songs? by ChaingaPaste

Best original with words: "The Ballad of Serenity" (Firefly)

Best original instrumental: "Main Title Theme" (Batman: The Animated Series)

AmnesiaInnocent t1_jd966hs wrote on March 22, 2023 at 6:54 PM

Reply to The Rookie's Recent Episodes with Criminals Disguised as Cops are Absurd.... by [deleted]

And two doppelgängers weren't enough---they had to add a third?!? How could anyone possibly think that idea made the episode stronger?

AmnesiaInnocent t1_jc7qwub wrote on March 14, 2023 at 5:33 PM

Reply to comment by KuyaBloom in The box to select this parking permit is greyed out, anyone have a fix? by KuyaBloom

I would suggest you give them a call.

AmnesiaInnocent t1_jc7q39i wrote on March 14, 2023 at 5:28 PM

Reply to The box to select this parking permit is greyed out, anyone have a fix? by KuyaBloom

Do you have outstanding tickets?

AmnesiaInnocent t1_jb1c0cr wrote on March 5, 2023 at 6:04 PM

Reply to What other examples like Henry Cavill on The Witcher are there of an actor being opposed to the way their character is portrayed - especially when the actor is in the right? by unitedfan6191

Who gets to decide if the actor is in the right or not?

AmnesiaInnocent t1_jaeh5on wrote on February 28, 2023 at 9:15 PM

Reply to comment by ivb97 in Boston could be first municipality to require stores, restaurants, and hotels to donate leftover food by uxd

I was responding to a question about the cost for Dunkin' Donuts to hand out food at the end of the day.

AmnesiaInnocent t1_jaefwq5 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 9:07 PM

Reply to I tragically lost my body in an accident, from the neck down by Competitive_Hotel332

If you get hungry, I know a guy who's a head chef...

AmnesiaInnocent t1_jaed3v9 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 8:50 PM

Reply to comment by snerdaferda in Boston could be first municipality to require stores, restaurants, and hotels to donate leftover food by uxd

I'm not sure that restaurants want a line of hungry people outside all their restaurants at closing time every night --- it's not very efficient for the needy either (who knows what place will have food available and midnight/2AM isn't the only time when people want food). So if there are going to be distribution centers, then the food needs to get there (and get there safely in terms of what needs to be refrigerated, etc).

AmnesiaInnocent t1_jae5l90 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Reply to Boston could be first municipality to require stores, restaurants, and hotels to donate leftover food by uxd

Before "requiring" stores and restaurants to do this, how about instituting a program to make it easier for stores and restaurants to donate food at no cost/effort?

AmnesiaInnocent t1_ja5t2fl wrote on February 27, 2023 at 1:30 AM

Reply to comment by Pinwurm in Whiskey bars by RefrigeratorRich2336

Fool's Errand has seats now...

AmnesiaInnocent t1_j9rm5t7 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 1:39 AM

Reply to What’s an excellent bit of dramatic acting in an otherwise comedic show? by unitedfan6191

The end of Psych S04E16 "Mr. Yin Presents..." One of the main characters is put in serious danger and the end scene with her breaking down is very serious and moving...

AmnesiaInnocent t1_j9riea7 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 1:11 AM

Reply to comment by LuckyandBrownie in The Art of the Musical Episode — And Why Buffy's "Once More With Feeling" Still Slays by SanderSo47

Yes, one thing the article didn't make clear was that unlike the Psych, Scrubs or Flash musical episodes (those are the only other ones mentioned that I've seen), the songs in "Once More with Feeling" continue (or finally expose) season-long subplots, like Buffy's feelings after being pulled out of Heaven, or Tara's concern about Willow's use of magic....not to mention having the lyrics sprinkled with Easter Eggs for the fans such as the mention of bunnies or Xander's curse from the Chumash Indians from "Pangs" (S04E08)