Pineapple Express: Someone Is Wrong on the Internet?

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Yes. I only know him from The Bear, but both my wife and I commented that it felt very "The Bear-y" not only b/c of the actor, but because of the themes of familial/generational trauma and not knowing how to function in relationships. There are actually a lot of plot parallels.

If Jamie Lee Curtis shows up at a holiday dinner, excuse yourself and leave.

 

[el-remmen]

If Jamie Lee Curtis shows up at a holiday dinner, excuse yourself and leave.

That was a pretty f-ing amazing episode of television.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

That was a pretty f-ing amazing episode of television.

It was a real roller coaster. You get the rising tension broken up by "and here's yet another big guest star!" and then the explosive finale. I was exhausted afterwards.

 

[el-remmen]

It was a real roller coaster. You get the rising tension broken up by "and here's yet another big guest star!" and then the explosive finale. I was exhausted afterwards.

I always say my favorite movies (and tv shows) are the ones that make me feel like I have been getting punched in the stomach for two hours.

 

[prabe]

I always say my favorite movies (and tv shows) are the ones that make me feel like I have been getting punched in the stomach for two hours.

Reminds me of what I've said about the novels I like best being like chewing on a live wire.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

I always say my favorite movies (and tv shows) are the ones that make me feel like I have been getting punched in the stomach for two hours.

And that's how you came to be executive producer of The Bear.

 

[el-remmen]

I don't care what genre. I just want the characters to all be miserable.

 

[Scribe]

I don't care what genre. I just want the characters to all be miserable.

 

[prabe]

I don't care what genre. I just want the characters to all be miserable.

I don't need them to be immiserated, but I need there to be a lot of tension.

 

[CleverNickName]

I don't care what genre. I just want the characters to all be miserable.

No, no, no, you've got it all wrong. The Dungeon Master is supposed to be miserable.

Remember: if the DM is enjoying the gaming session, you're playing it wrong!