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by ljf 636 days ago
I hate to be the guy that posts XKCD - but: https://xkcd.com/1053/

I try to live by this, just because I know something/seems obvious to me, doesn't mean that the people I meet/work with/live with/hang out with - will have the same knowledge. Sharing in others interest and excitement can be so much fun - even if it is old news to me.
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noduerme 636 days ago
This is good advice. I've been dating someone recently who's only 7 years younger but I feel like I've (unintentionally) said, "wait, seriously?" too many times lately.

Her not knowing who Christian Slater is hit me particularly hard.

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jve 629 days ago
I looked up who Christian Slater is... I read that wikipedia list of big budget films he is in. I don't know a single one or have ever even heard of it.

Guess not everyone is watching films.

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ljf 629 days ago
If you were born in the late 70s or early 80s you'll likely know him, otherwise yes, he's not the movie heart throb he once was.
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