More things Trump is ruining: My entertainment (and other random things: TV, game, dream)

[thistlechaser]

(This is more a tongue-in-cheek post than a real complaining one. I know this is less than a drop in the bucket when it comes to problems caused by him.)

I keep hearing such good things about the The Man in the High Castle series, but I just cannot make myself watch a show about a world where the Nazis won. It feels way, way, way too much like what's happening in the real world.

I still haven't gone back to watching Designated Survivor again either, because of RL political crap.

I am, however, SERIOUSLY enjoying the A Series of Unfortunate Events series. (Ruin that, Trump, I dare you!) The humor in it reminds me a lot of Edward Scissorhands. The only "downside" of it is that it's so good I can't multitask during it, so it's taking me forever to get through the eight episodes.

In the Pokemon GO world, something happened to my game? Or something. GPS drift is so strong at my work desk, I usually get credit for 2-3 KMs of walking. Today, though the drift seems just as bad (I'm watching myself walk through the building, out to the parking lot, across it, then back, all without leaving my chair), I'm getting not a single step of credit for the movement. I wonder if they somehow closed that loophole? I hope not...

And in other random news, I had a "nightmare" last night, but it was so silly I really was just amused by it. In it, I helped my father (dead RL) at his moving company (wasn't his job at all), and we went to do a move for some woman. Her house was less than knee high, yet somehow when you went inside it was as big as a normal house. "Supernatural" things started happening... but they were so minor it was just plain silly. Like plant roots poked up through the ground and started waving around. Normal plant roots, so a couple inches long and thin -- not exactly threatening! Plus, for some reason, I brought my cat with me to the moving job... My father and I got scared and ran off though, and on the way passed some "priests" (more like MMO priests than religious) who were coming to take care of the supernatural problems. One got in my face all like "This is MY job!" and I was happy to agree and let him take care of it.

I was amused by that all morning. OH NO PLANT ROOTS

Comments

[manue7a.livejournal.com]

The best thing you can do is bring your cat to a moving job. Right :D
And your scare equipment needs an upgrade ;)

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

I'll be happy if my nightmares stay at this level from now on!

And while I'd love to bring my cat to work with me, I'm not sure how well that would work out as a mover, haha!

[ghost-light.livejournal.com]

I love both High Castle and Unfortunate Events , but we put both on hiatus to bing The Magicians. How far are you on Unfortunate Events?

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

The second Widow ep, I think it's #6 of 8. So getting close to the end.

Huh! The Magicians looks really interesting! *puts it on the list for next*

[belleweather.livejournal.com]

The Magicians if FUN. I hated the book, but damn, do I love that show. Elliot basically makes my life right now. :)

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

I have half of an ep left of Unfortunate Events, then I'll check it out next! Hopefully I'll enjoy it as well. :D

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

I had the same problem with MitHC - we were about halfway through Season 2 when the inauguration was approaching and I just couldn't watch it anymore. It really is over-rated, the second season was not a good idea. I don't feel like you're missing much, stick with Neil Patrick Harris. I'm hoping we can watch the next episode this weekend because I think Sylvia was enjoying the first episode when we watched it. :)

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

That's good to hear about MitHC. Even in the best of times, it doesn't seem like a great match for my tastes, but I kept hearing good things about it... Once I finish with Harris, I'm going to try The Magicians. It was recommended a comment or two up, and seems like a better match for me.

Hope you enjoy the rest of Unfortunate Events! The humor in it tickles me so much.

[jeane nevarez (from livejournal.com)]

The dream is hilarious.

I couldn't stomach Man in the High Castle either.

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

Isn't it silly and amusing?

And I'm glad to know it's not just me. I'm happy others can enjoy it, but for now I'm passing on it.

[belleweather.livejournal.com]

I am LOVING Man in the High Castle, but only because a) RUFUS SEWELL! and b) I need a "things could be worse!" Every day I don't see legit Nazis on the street reminds me of what we're fighting for.

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

Ha! That's a good point, it'd be useful for that... For now, at least. :/