u/GaraksLinensNThings

It's that time of the year and I am nostalgic for them now. But back in the day, it felt more like a cheap way to dress your child for Halloween and send them on their way. Hardly any effort, other than purchasing it. No make up. Sometimes hardly even a costume to go with it.

A cheap soft or hard rubber mask, sometimes ordinary clothes, a basket or bag and that was it. I distinctly remember getting masks I didn't even want. I assume they were the left overs last minute and also having them over glasses did not work so well. They always pressed uncomfortably into your face.

That little mouth or breathing hole, we'd always try to stick our tongues through and practically paper cut it or scratch it. We'd sweat and again, if wearing glasses, it would fog them. Plus the rubber band would pinch your hair. Now though, I think they are pretty neat.

Edit: I forgot, the rubber bands would sometimes break or simply slip out of the staple (as I recall) that was attaching it to the mask. Trying to slide it back in, almost never worked. Being out Trick and Treating and it happened, you were just out of luck.

Thank you for still selling your teas at just 99¢, in this economy. I appreciate it. Sadly, inconvenience stores charge $4 for them. This flavour, for being diet, is surprisingly really good. Although, it has to be chilled, of course. Or that is my preference, anyway. But it is delicious! Would be wonderful to have some other flavours diet and or decaffeinated, as well, if not already. My store only has the one, but that is more of a personal problem in this instance. Thanks again!

but he is only about sixty years old. His power, the way he talks, his mannerisms and even outwardly patience, makes it seem like he is hundreds, if not thousands of years old. But if we take the movie coming out in the 80's, as the time period of the movie and the 1920's when the Elliot Spencer opened the box, Pinhead is only really around 60 years old.

Unless time is different for Hell or the Labyrinth, say one hundred years pass for an Earth year, he seems quite reserved and knowledgeable of Hell, it's history and human kind and their rituals in general. Unless the transformation also gives knowledge. But that seems a bit too Matrixy.

Even still, he talks like he has been around for a millennium. And why was Elliot Spencer/Pinhead specifically chosen to be the lead cenobite? Surely there were others better suited and who had much more time or even born into it, with years of service. Actual demons. Why this human?

Edit: I am getting several replies on age. I said Pinhead, not Elliot. This iteration of Pinhead is only sixty human years old or less. Approximately, 1980 AD - 1920 AD = 60 years. Elliot's age or when he was born, doesn't matter. Only when Elliot opened the box and Pinhead's creation, does. Along with when the film took place. However, as others have said, time in hell or the labyrinth is different, than on Earth.

In 1 and 2 and most other films, you open the box, you get sent to Hell. Usually by chains. And you leave little, to nothing, behind of your former self. However, in 3, he was just mass killing people. The club for instance, dozens of people died. Although they were mutilated, they were not torn apart, per say.

Were their souls in Hell? Or were they spared that fate? Could Pinhead come back for them later, their souls or spirits, I mean? He offers Joanne a way to avoid it or to get a quick and painless (?) death, if she gives him the box. Would he keep that promise or just torture her anyway? Also, what was Leviathan up to, while Pinhead was breaking the rules? Thank you.

A clip of the scene I described.

https://youtu.be/-Q4hEst3hOc?si=62DgY94REkJtKTWg

It's more expensive than the cheapest instant ramen, such as Top Ramen and Maruchan. But no where near as expensive, as most others, including those that are also basic, meaning not including extra ingredients, like oils and dried vegetables, etc. Where do you get yours from? And how much? What country? Thank you.

Opened one of the plastic utensils to eat a meal with and it smelled terrible. First I thought it might be the food.. But upon closer inspection, it was fine. Tried a different packaged spoon from KFC (did not realize they packed one for me, so I had grabbed an extra.) That smelled like chemicals too.

Went for a another prepackaged fast food utensil I had laying around and it was fine. So why does KFC's smell like that? The outside of the wrapper smelled fine. Just once opened, the spoon it self has an off putting smell. I threw them both away.

I do not remember them being greasy or misshapen. Is that normal for KFC? I do not eat there much and even less so, when I need a plastic utensil.

[The Gods of Olympus Tapestry by Giulio Romano]

Did the Greeks have free will to choose who they worshipped, or was it based on a number of factors, like the location they were in, what every one else chose or what they were doing at the time for work, way of travel, current events or disasters, or did a deity choose them?

Did one village have preference of a deity over another? Athens for Athena, as an example. Or if they were sailing, they'd call upon Poseidon, even if they never would have before? Or would they stick to their chosen deity no matter the circumstance?

If a follower had free will to openly pick and choose, how would one do so? By the values of the deity? What powers it might bestow? Or did a deity call out to them? Did deities get jealous if you prayed to one and not the other or even prayed to anyone, but that one deity, etc?

A lot of questions, I know. Asking both as historical and mythological. Hopefully, my inquiry is understandable. Thank you.

[In this video, I compare two traditional direct-flight throwing systems: Japanese Bo-Shuriken and Chinese Tuo Shou Biao (脱手镖).

Although both are designed to reach the target point-first with very little rotation, the mechanics behind them are surprisingly different.

Using slow motion and motion analysis, I break down:

The throwing motion and wrist trajectory of Bo-Shuriken Why the Bo-Shuriken technique is closely related to a sword-cutting motion How finger pressure and finger slide length can be used to adjust throwing distance The straighter throwing path used with Tuo Shou Biao How the two systems approach rotation control in completely different ways

The Bo-Shuriken creates rotation through the throwing motion and then controls it during the release, while the Tuo Shou Biao technique tries to minimize that rotation from the beginning.

Two different traditions. Two different mechanics. The same goal: direct flight.]

https://youtu.be/ZYYkugDjE0k?si=ywc3FT9Zvmu63NRX

After months, TY finally released another video. His description pretty much sums it up. But I like that he showed the bo-shuriken technique during sword usage. And explained the history/evolution of the Tuo Shou Biao- from the tip of the spear on the shaft of a long pole, to the smaller spear head attached to rope, to now just the spearhead made lighter for throwing, with maybe some feathers for flight or easier spotting for retrieval. How just slight differences in hand or finger grip, can change trajectory or proper distancing. The slow motion analysis was a nice touch, too.

The bo-shuriken, was mainly a distraction tool, more so with the four plus sided ones. If it hit, great. If it stuck, even better. If it hit a viral organ- eye, throat, temple, etc., they would be dead, or so badly maimed, the fight would be over for them. At night, provided you already had it ready, they are not going to see it coming. During the day and you were a "magician", you could have a similar outcome. But pulling one out of your pocket mid fight, wouldn't be much of a surprise, so to speak. In another video, TY explains that the Tuo Shou Biao, was made for killing. With the weight, size and penetration power, I believe it. Great content.

[Minerva and Tiresias by René-Antoine Houasse]

I thought I read some where, that a mortal gazed upon a nude goddess, was punished, but later had their sight returned. Looking it up now, I am being told it was Theban seer Tiresias, who never got his sight back, but was given other gifts, in exchange. The goddess was Athena bathing in one and Hera in a discussion in another story.

Speaking of which, why do Greek Mythologies have such huge differences? I do not know of others off the top of my head. But I know there are a few that are told completely differently, yet somehow end the same way. So was there another mortal who saw a goddess nude, was blinded, but later had their sight returned? As I recall, he was not upset or spoke ill of the gods or his punishment, so his sight was eventually returned. But now I can not find it. Thank you.

KFC Sliders

I had one original (pictured) and one spicy. I was hoping for hot, but it was just spicy. Basically a small chicken tender on a bun, with sauce and a pickle. Was not a fan of the spicy, but the regular one was decent, but nothing to write home about.

I do not see a video that Reviewbrah did of these. I will give the spicy version a 4 out of 10 and the original a 6 out of 10. If you like spicy mayo, you may enjoy the spicy one more. Don't think of them as actually being hot and you might enjoy it more. Also, not sure the two dollar difference to the next tier, with an actual chicken sandwich, would have been better.

Secret Recipe Fries

Decent. Very Taco Bell-ish. Should add a small cup of brown gravy, like TB does with the nacho cheese. These were lightly breaded. Crispy/flaky on the outside, chewy on the inside. Chewy, being a good thing. Not mushy at all. I also liked KFC's potato wedges, but they were consistently dry. The french fries are better, in my opinion.

Reviewbrah gave them a 6 out of 10. I'd give them a 8 out of 10. A side of brown gravy would bring it up to a 9.

https://youtu.be/9CSFz91BSLw?si=0D9x13t2Qvov4Lv1

KFC Nuggets

Now the most disappointing item from the meal, the nuggets. Not a fan. Reviewbrah praised them, but they are mid at best. Not even chicken "nuggets", just hastily chopped chicken tenders and breaded all around. A couple of mine were very chewy. Then I got a good piece and knew straight away, they were tenders. Five came with the $9 meal. It also came with a dipping sauce. The sauce did not save them, unfortunately.

Reviewbrah gave them a 8.8 out of 10. I can only give them a 4 out of 10. Edible, but not very enjoyable. I won't be getting them again. I did not have a picture of the nuggets themselves, just the outside of the box. So I took a screenshot of Reviewbrah's. They looked the same. Mine were just chewier and distinctly cut up tenders shoved into a box and called "nuggets".

https://youtu.be/PxU8T-U9lZM?si=HvzkrEPMtyHm69zc

Drink

Mountain Dew Sweet Lightning. Thankfully, I only had a ⅕ cup of it. Way too sweet and no depth. Like, just straight sugar water. Suffered through it and switched to something else.

I also can not find a video where Reviewbrah ranks this particular flavor. I did not know what to expect, but that wasn't it. I also did not have a picture of the drink, so I used a stock photo from the internet. I did not enjoy this at all. Two out of ten.

Overall score for the meal, factoring in price, 6.5 out of 10. You get quite a bit for $9. But the chewiness of the tiny tenders/nuggets and the flavour of the spicy slider, was ehhhh... I did not factor in the drink negatively, as I just switched it to something more to my liking.

With his most recent review, I thought I'd go back and see how his other reviews went with this particular sandwich. Mostly speaking of the oblong chicken patty, regardless of the style, dressing or theme. It's either too salty or too bland.

I have never been a fan of the sandwich itself. I remember decades ago, trying just a plain version of it, I think a 2 for $5 deal. Did not like it then.

Then more recently, but still a while ago, I too, had the Italian version. Terrible. Everything was bland. The tomato sauce was the most flavorful and still mid at best. The bread, of course, was stale. The same with their hamburger buns. Like they keep the bread either out or the bag open, never closing it to keep it fresh.

Down below is the chronological order. I searched and there were only four videos I could find, that were the oblong patty versions. If there are any others, let me know and I can add them to the list. But again, it has to be the oblong patty version and only from Burger King and only reviewed by Reviewbrah.

I also added the score and the price for easy viewing. It is absurd they charge so much for these sandwiches on their own. $9 for a meal is one thing. But for the sandwich by itself, is unfathomable, even in today's economy.

And it appears, that he has a Burger King Original Italian Chicken Sandwich tie. He has the exact same tie or so it appears to be, in both videos. 😅

BK Italian Original Chicken Sandwich (too salty) $5-$7 Scored 2 out of 10 November 23rd 2021

https://youtu.be/4z0_Q5TT2o0?si=gGu8ve-UR-R-tBYi

BK Mexican Original Chicken Sandwich (zesty/salty) $6 Scored 5.5 out of 10 January 13th 2023

https://youtu.be/hX-MdpDqVbo?si=SncF-XBuB13FPTck

BK Original Italian Chicken Sandwich (no flavor/no salt) $6 Scored 2 out of 10 August 12th 2023

https://youtu.be/mLFe5YuhOZ0?si=K76sUejqVOY1A7S-

BK Loaded Jalapeño Original Chicken Sandwich (nothing, but salt) $9 Scored 0.3 out of 10 Jul 13 2026

https://youtu.be/sJKgIb7powk?si=P0j3U2TDkt_UNYys