u/MyPasswordIsABC999

Do you think Don is right?

Do you think Don is right?

It's crazy because Journey doesn't release "Don't Stop Believin'" for another 26 years but he's a fucking visionary I guess.

u/MyPasswordIsABC999 — 1 day ago

Hey Bets, here's the thing: turns out deserting and identity theft are crimes. I need you to bail me out, if you look in my desk draw- Bets? You there Birdie?

u/MyPasswordIsABC999 — 3 days ago
▲ 346 r/madmen

S4E4 “The Rejected”: When the SCDP office becomes another character

I’m up to Season 4 Episode 4 on my rewatch and I’d forgotten just how much happens in ”The Rejected”. I’d declare it the best episode in the series if I didn’t know “The Suitcase“ was just around the corner.

Anyway, one of the great things is how much the office architecture plays a role in the story telling:

  • Pete pressing his head against the column after learning he’s about to be a father (for real this time)
  • Lane pokes his head around the same column to deliver a very Britishly dry quip about how the pregnancy news should make it easier to deliver the Clearasil news, but then he realizes Pete is an American who needs a sincere congrats and actually makes his way around the column.
  • The focus group kicking Joan out of her office, and then Joan coming back to kick the focus group out.
  • Allison staring daggers at Don through the two-way mirror.
  • Pete on one side of the glass door with the Unilever execs in dark suits, Peggy’s new friends on the other side with bright-colored mid-60s fashion.
  • Pete and Peggy smiling at each other across the glass doors, physically apart and in very different stages of life but still connecting.
  • And of course, Peggy climbing her desk to peek into Don’s office.

I think this is the first episode where the office layout acts as a character unto itself, but I'm happy to be persuaded otherwise.

u/MyPasswordIsABC999 — 4 days ago

Weirdest finish and the most undeserving win

I’m just laughing at the win probability chart. I was pretty trash for a good part of the game. Then I scored 151 points in my last three turns.

u/MyPasswordIsABC999 — 5 days ago

Northern Irish manager of a Scottish club acknowledges but declines the right not to incriminate oneself under oath in the United States criminal justice system

u/MyPasswordIsABC999 — 6 days ago
▲ 67 r/madmen

Fun continuity error - Dick Whitman painting Anna's wall in his shrts

I'm up to S4 on my rewatch and noticed an inconsequential but still fun continuity error. Dick is painting over the water damage on Anna's living room wall. Here's the sequence (video here):

  1. In the first screenshot, you can still see some water damage, but he pauses as Anna takes his hand.
  2. Cut to Anna telling him how proud he is.
  3. Cut back to Dick, his left hand in Anna's hand and his right hand by his side, he hasn't moved, but the water stain is completely covered, and he's even painted all the way up to the ceiling.
u/MyPasswordIsABC999 — 8 days ago

Do you have a favorite word? Here’s mine

SINEW has delivered for me several times (though I’ll probably lose this game because I left 2 tiles in the bag so my opponent will have the last turn).

I’m also a fan of JIN because i can play a D-word to make DJIN and an N-word (not that one) to make DJINN.

u/MyPasswordIsABC999 — 9 days ago

Irritation: World Cup-themed commercials that use building features as goalposts

And just the whole "Famous footballers playing in unexpected settings" trope that's pretty much expected every four years at this point.

The latest is the Michelob Ultra ad with Messi and three American guys, two of whom you likely haven't heard of, and Guillermo Ochoa, who appears in more adverts than club matches, probably. It has all the elements of the 1998 Nike "Airport" ad - cameo by a retired player, fancy dribbling in tight places, facility staff acting as referee, even Ronaldo with his head in his hands.

It's all by the book and it's not that fun any more.

u/MyPasswordIsABC999 — 9 days ago

Bobbie, we’ve had our disagreements but I understand you’re just looking out for your client. I have nothing but respect for you and it’s important that we conduct ourselves in a professional, collaborative manner. Now let’s get back to the table lest we keep our spouses waiting.

u/MyPasswordIsABC999 — 14 days ago

Betty, I'm sorry I invited myself to your home with no notice. I was desperate for company with Mona and Margaret away but I'm clearly drunk and I shouldn't impose on you any more. I've already called a cab because I'm in no shape to drive but can I help you with the dishes while I wait?

u/MyPasswordIsABC999 — 14 days ago