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Buy Canadian 😎

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We need to talk about Adolescence on Netflix

This is easily one of the best shows I’ve watched in a long time. Netflix consistently delivers when it comes to miniseries, and this was no exception. But what makes Adolescence truly remarkable is that it tells a story that needed to be told.

We see the online radicalization of young men and boys every day. And because of the work I do on this topic, I can tell you that what’s visible - the parts we see on Instagram or Twitter - is just the tip of the iceberg. The real, insidious radicalization happens in the shadows: in private group chats on WhatsApp, Discord servers, and locked Reddit threads. It’s a thousand times worse than most people realize. So when the show actually name-dropped the word "manosphere," I was stunned. No one ever talks about it, despite how much it impacts young people - especially boys.

Beyond the subject matter, Adolescence was incredibly well-written. The way it handled the school environment, the interactions between parents, and the way adults often fail to grasp the coded language and social hierarchies of online spaces, it was all so nuanced, so painfully real.

This is the kind of content we need more of. I am begging Netflix to stop churning out serial killer shows that glorify their subjects. Instead, we need more stories like this.

And beyond the writing, the acting and directing were on another level. Stephen Graham was phenomenal. Every time he was on screen, I was in tears. And when I found out this was Owen Cooper’s first acting role? No experience at all? Just some random kid? He blew me away, especially in Episode 3. The entire cast delivered such raw, powerful performances.

Also, the fact that every episode was filmed in a single continuous shot...wow. I didn’t even notice at first, but once I realized it, it became clear how much it added to the story. It intensifies the realism, the claustrophobia, and the sense of inescapable momentum.

I’ve seen people say that parents of young boys should watch this. I disagree. The manosphere and the rise of online misogyny isn’t just about young boys. It’s about all of us. We contribute to it when we ignore it, when we allow it to continue unchecked, when we don’t talk about it. This isn’t just a show for parents. Everyone needs to watch this and understand the devastating real-world consequences of the misogyny that festers online.

10/10.

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Exactly. Elliott was dying to prove something and he has energy. That’s what you need in a cup final. Endo too, would have protected us better with his warrior way - remember how he wins headers from players two heads taller than him??? 😂

Anyway, we deserved to lose. Now the international break that I hate and couldn’t care less… 🙄

disappointing all around but especially from slot

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It’s the first time I noticed the main difference between him and Klopp. Say what you want but Klopp trusts and knows how to mobilise the academy players.

At least Chiesa got a goal and the game ended in a “less embarrassing” way. Too little too late.

disappointing all around but especially from slot

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Want to be gracious and say well done Newcastle but they are a bunch of divers and time-wasters and they are owned by oil-drenched scumbags.

Liverpool didn’t show up was a bigger factor. Really worry about our form. Gravenberch needs a rest, Gakpo clearly unfit. Diaz and Darwin not consistent. Mo is having his usual March dip.

Slot needs to trust fringe players more, the same 11 players clearly needed a rest. Klopp would rather play young players because of their energy and eagerness, sometimes in cup final, that’s what get you through.

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In honor of the Ides of March approaching, here’s the trash can I wrote on 2 years ago and only touch up in March

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Oregano infused roast chicken

(try this chef recommended way to marinate and roast chicken: pat dry the chicken thoroughly - really really dry, then season with salt and fresh ground pepper all over, including the inside. Then insert fresh oregano under the skin (breast side up). The recipe uses fresh thyme, but I prefer oregano. Any fresh herb really. Put it in the fridge overnight, or better 24 hours. When it’s time to roast - heat up a cast iron skillet in the oven, then put olive oil in it before putting the bird in it, breast side up first - it should sizzle. Roast for 30 mins. Then flip the bird and roast for another 20 mins. Then flip back to breast side up for another 5-10 mins until it reaches at least 165F)

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“These egoless sweatgoblins are so open to new ideas that they travelled to Berlin for 90 days and let it absorb their entire personality, conversing in half Deutsch, half English, slipping “Ja, genau” into every conversation like a badge of honour on their kink harness” 🤣

So true 😭

More cultural observations from Berlin Veterans on YouTube

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My heart sank when I saw Darwin 😑 he’s not the type to handle pressure well. Would have had Endo, Gakpo (though he’s struggling since subbed on) and VVD to take the pen instead.

We were good for first 25 mins, then conceded. Then better in 2nd half but couldn’t finish with the goal.

sorry but what the fuck was slot thinking when deciding that pen lineup ?😀😀😀😀😀

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Mikey Madison as Ani ANORA dir. Sean Baker

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Dom 😭

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Mt. Olympus is the kind of area where you get the mountains and the beach within 15 minutes’ drive

seafood seafood seafood because that’s what you should eat in Greece

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Darwin looks like he couldn’t believe we scored and he assisted 😆

Harvey is special tonight but Alisson saved us tonight ❤️

And of course, I felt a lot safer to at least have a draw once wataru came on!

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