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TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

I used to be a Chef here in Florida, which meant a large part of the staff are Mexican. It was in my best interest to learn Spanish. It wasn't really hard, and a lot of them spoke English and Spanish, and they were a great help in communicating, Teaching me a bunch.

Things to remember: Be kind.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

This is something I try to live by.

What's for dinner?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

I made a big platter of sushi. Tuna, and some shrimp, and some salmon, cucumber, kelp., and some roe, avacado. And A creamy spicy sauce I make. We have a really nice Asian market near here and they have all the stuff you need. Sharing it with a friend, and some wine. :)

AC/DC - Thunderstruck [youtu.be]

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

I've played in a kajillion bands back in the day, even got to open for a couple of good groups in clubs. But I couldn't even begin to think of how it would be to play in front of that many people.

Have you ever noticed SOME religious people are some of the most unhappy?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

I've met quite a few people that have a problem, or sadness, or something or other. And their solution is to keep praying. Soon enough god will answer my prayers. So they wait and worry. Non believers though, will actually do something about what ever it is.

What's the most unusual/unique place you've had a "romantic encounter"?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

I belong to the mile high club.

Just a few funny blasphemous tweets n such. Share your favorite blasphemous jokes/memes.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

I like this one.

Do you have religious friends?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

Actually I have quite a few real good friends that are believers. Some are religious, some are not. But we get along great. We have much more in common that belief in a god.

If you're the smartest person in the room.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

I always try to make friends that are smarter than me. I can hold my own in any conversation, but I always seem to learn something from them.

It does seem so

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

I'm fairly educated. But I have schizo-affective disorder, so I'm pretty medicated. But I do know what you mean. It seems that the education system has been going down hill for decades.

Alan Alda's new podcast on communication, "Clear + Vivid" - very cool!

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

I haven't seen or heard from him in ages. I will have to check that out. Thanks for tho post. :)

This is very similar to a question I posed several weeks ago, but it's such an interesting topic, ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

Well, he wasn't a religious leader, he's a real good friend. He is very religious, but not pushy. Actually he is one of the most thoughtful and caring people I know. He's a millionare, and yet he spends (like I do0 volunteering at a homeless shelter. He knows that I am an Atheist. Like I said, he never pushes his beliefs on any one, but he has told me that it really saddens him that he won't get to be with me in heaven.

A message we can all get behind, I hope.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

Amen. :)

This is fascinating if you have time for a longish article about Artificial Intelligence.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

I thing that is a great idea. Scientists use programs like that all the time, especially in Cosmology.

Anyone have any real luck with finding someone on this site?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

I didn't actually come here for the dating aspect, I came here for a nice place to converse with like minded people and not get blasted with religious nut jobs. Hopefully over time I'll make some good friends here, most I've met have been really nice. However, if it did happen that I really connected with some one, I might give it a try.

Did God really do miraculous things for you?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

this is how I think about the power of prayer.

- YouTube

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

I have always loved Monty Python. I used to watch that show all the time when I was younger. i have all of their movies as well. i even liked the show with John Cleese, Faulty Towers.

Movie love vs. true love

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

Ha! Good one. :)

Dating sites!

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

I can't say too much about dating, however I do have a few very good friends that are believers. They know I am an Atheist and they don't care. In fact even though we don't share the same beliefs, they like the fact that I stand up for myself when some real religious people try to argue with me. So, I could see if they say it's not important, it could very much work. JMHO.

Good morning and TGIF

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

To you as well. :)

Anyone into podcasts?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

It's not an Atheist podcast, but one of my favorites is the Joe Rogan Experience. He's had many great guests, from MMA fighters, to CMD. Chris Hadfield (astronaut), to Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson.

T.G.I.F Going to closd off the week by offending everyone. Enjoy the week-end all.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

That's funny. and TGIF to you as well, :)

Hi All.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

Welcome. I'm fairly new myself, I hope you like it here as well as I do. :)

Does the bible unwittingly promote Atheism?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

I've heard it many times from many people. The easiest way to become a non believer is to actually read the whole bible.

Has anything ever happened in a restaurant that made you walk out?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

I used to be a chef, so I know all of the problems that can happen, and believe me a lot can go wrong. One of the most common is when the kitchen gets slammed. That is usually caused by the hostess seating every one at once and the servers scramble to take everyones order. and the kitchen gets every order at once, which makes prepairing every thing takes a little while, so some that are waiting for their order will have to wait a while, which sucks. Another is having a special dish or two. As a chef you can only guess how many might be served, you don't want to buy too much of an item be it fish, or seafood, or anything else that doesn't have a long shelf life, so if you don't sell them you are kind of screwed. at the same time you don't want to get too little so you don't run out. I've had the latter happen many times, and I know how frustrating it can be to a customer that ordered the spacial, only to have the server come back after a while and say, sorry we are all out of that dish. But to answer your question. Yes I have. But only a few times, and it's never just one thing. It's usually a mix of a terrible server, Bad food, ( I don't mean not a good recipie, I mean Food that has gone bad), but they serve it any way. Over or under cooked food. It hasn't happened often, but, yes I have.

Pros and cons about having a tattoo/tattoos?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

I've always thought of getting one, but I could never find the right pic that I would want to have on my body forever. Unless I could find an artist that could do some thing from M C Escher, now that I might do.

Supermassive Black Hole Caught Sucking Energy From Nearby Starlight

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

Very cool. I've been fascinated by that kind of thing since I was a kid.

Your favorite meatloaf recipe, and go.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

Cioppino (Fishermans stew). It's an Italian dish, but was created in San Fran. They have a large Italian community there with some great resturaunts. Cioppino Recipe Prep time: 30 minutesCook time: 45 minutesYield: Serves 8 INGREDIENTS Seafood: Add what ever you like. Clams, oisters, fish, crab, shrimp etc. It works best when you add a few that you like. Sauce 1/2 cup olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (1 large onion) 1 cup chopped bell pepper (1 large bell pepper) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 28-ounce can tomatoes Broth from Clams, shrimp, etc. 2 cups red wine 2 cups tomato juice 2 cups fish or shellfish stock An herb bouquet of bay leaf, parsley, and basil wrapped in a layer of cheesecloth and secured with kitchen string Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup minced parsley for garnish Optional seasonings: a dash of Tabasco sauce and or Worcestershire sauce 1 Steam clams and mussels: Steam mollusks (clams and mussels) in a small amount of water (about two cups) until they just open. Set aside. Strain and reserve the cooking broth. 2 Prepare the cooked crab: Remove the crab legs from the body and use a nutcracker to crack the shells so that the meat can be easily removed once it is served (leave the meat in the shell). If you pick out the crab meat, try to keep it in big chunks. Keep the top shell of the crab for making stock. Note you can use prepared fish or shellfish stock, or you can make your own. If you are not making your own stock, you can discard the crab top shell body. If prepared shellfish stock is not available, I would combine some prepared fish stock (available at many markets) 3 Prepare the shrimp: Split the shrimp shells down the back and remove the black vein. Alternatively, you can shell the shrimps and devein them. Shell-on imparts more flavor; shell-off is easier to eat. 4 Make the soup base: In a deep 8-quart covered pot, sauté onions and bell pepper on medium heat in olive oil until soft. Add the garlic, sauté 1 minute more. Add tomatoes, broth from the mollusks, red wine, tomato juice, fish or shellfish stock, the herb bouquet, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Remove herb bouquet. Taste and correct seasoning. 5 Add fish and shellfish: Add the fish and cook, covered, until the fish is just cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the steamed mollusks, crabmeat, and shrimp. Heat just until shrimp are cooked (just 2-3 minutes, until they are bright pink). Do not overcook. I find it best to serve with some garlic beard to suck up some of the sauce. I'm a huge seafood lover and this is one of my favorites.

I visited the Smithsonian Natural History Museum today.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

I went there a few times as a kid. I was just filled with awe and wonder. I would really love to go back again as an adult.

What are some examples of small changes that can be made that really improve the lives of a ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

A better education system.

Today is National Coffee Day! I've already had 3 cups and will finish the pot before the day is ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 26, 2018:

That's pretty much how I spend every morning. :)

How do you build up your self confidence?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 26, 2018:

For me it's my music. I write play, and record my stuff. When I come up with something I really like, that makes me feel a lot better about myself.

Do you think you are selfish or selfless? And why?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 26, 2018:

I get a lot of joy helping people. That's why I volunteer at a homeless shelter most of the week.

This is what I'm looking for in a relationship.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 26, 2018:

That's one of the reasons I live in Florida.:)

Which horror movie character/monster would you hate to face in real life?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 26, 2018:

Pinhead.

Have an awsome day! I am not a morning person but for those that are?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 26, 2018:

Thank you for that. And to you as well. :)

Do you remember your dreams?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 26, 2018:

I do. i have some good ones, sometimes even funny and I;ll wake up laughing. But most of the time I have night terrors. I had a very abusive father, and a lot of the time it comes to play.

Whats defines what is right and what is wrong, in the past it was religions, traditions, culture.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 25, 2018:

If you can't tell the difference from right from wrong, you don't lack religion, you lack empathy.

If you had to choose between saving your mother’s life or a stranger’s baby, which life would ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 24, 2018:

To be honest, and I would figure that this might go against the grain here, but My mom is the closest thing to a best friend. I would save her.

This is my understanding.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 24, 2018:

Honestly if you want to describe Atheists as those that believe that that no god exists, there is a slight difference in my understanding. I am an Atheist because no evidence has been brought forth that a god does indeed exists. They can't prove that there is a god, and I can not prove that one does not exists. But I can say That there has been no emperical evidence that has been brought forth to prove that indeed a god does exists. So my default has to be that I can not believe in something that has not been proven.l

Religion at work

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 24, 2018:

I really don't have a good response to this since it has never come up. But to be honest, I would try to let them know that I'm not a believer. easier said than done i would guess.

[youtu.be] king diamond welcome home

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 24, 2018:

Great tune.

Simple question.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 24, 2018:

This sums it up for me.

Since the spark of passion fades anyway, does it matter if people never have that chemistry to begin...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 23, 2018:

It's hard to say. I'm single, but I don't mind being single. It's not that I sleep around often, I just mean that I am happy being by myself.

Ladies high heels or flip-flops?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 23, 2018:

What's the difference, in the end they both end up on my floor next to my bed. lol. :)

I am wondering about your feelings toward movies or books with fantastic religious themes, ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 23, 2018:

A good story is a good story.

Justice ... What is your personal definition of it?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 23, 2018:

A shotgun. :)

Whom do you trust the most in the world?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 23, 2018:

My mom. I had an abusive father, and I left home at about 16. I was lucky to have been picked up by my aunt and uncle who I lived with through High School. Me ended up divorcing my father a little while later because she couldn't handle the way he treated me. After a few years I reunited with my mom, and we had a great heart to heart talk. W really bonded on that, and we've been very tight ever since. My mom since then re-maried to a great man, they are very happy together. I live in FL. and they live in CT. once a year around christmas, or thanks giving I'll fly up there and spend about a week with them. Other wise we talk on the phone a lot. She is easilly the person I trust most.

Gamers– where you at?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 23, 2018:

Ive been playing WOW for almost a decade. I've made many friends there, and we all play together. We use Ventrilo to talk, and we all have a great sense of humor, we'll laugh when we get wiped. But mostly it's fun to play with a few other people.

Finish this sentence: Everyone who knows me, knows I love _______.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 23, 2018:

Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson.

The Humanist Dilemma: Is Tolerance Intolerable? - TheHumanist.com

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 23, 2018:

I try to be as un PC as possible.

So, how do y'all respond when people knock on your door promoting their religion or church?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 22, 2018:

I usually am polite, and tell them that I am an Atheist. if that doesn't stop them, then I will hit them with some contradictories of what the bile actually says. they never have a good reply. ant that makes me laugh.

So.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 22, 2018:

I have on many blog sites have got aq lot of negetive replies. There have been a number of flame wars on some of my posts. But here I've had a different experience. I have found that most of the people here , even if they differ from a post that I may make, are civil, and understanding.

Another reason to dump Face Book.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 22, 2018:

I use it mostly to keep in contact with others I know. but mostly I rarely go there.

What are your thoughts about hypnotism, have you ever got involved with a hypnotist?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 22, 2018:

When I was younger I had a sociologist try to hyptnotise me , but it didn't work at all. I was never able to get that far into the 'trance'. It might work on some, but it never worked for me. a shame though, I would have loved to find out what I might say while under.

Woo-hoo! T-shirt time! I'll post a pic when I get it! Thanks, @Admin!

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 22, 2018:

Grats, wear it loud and proud! :)

Which is more accurate, birds of a feather flock together or opposites attract?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 22, 2018:

I would have to say, birds of a feather.

If you were brought up in a religious household, was your reading material censored?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 22, 2018:

It's hard for me to imagin going through that. I was never a believer, my parents were non religious. It wasn't till I grew older that I met others that hard time breaking away from their parents and family and friends, and learned the hardships they went through. I hope the best for you in building an honest relationship with your family.

Carl Sagan destroys creationist in debate - YouTube

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 22, 2018:

I saw this once before. Carl was the man.

Hello, all.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 22, 2018:

I would very much like to hear you. :)

We are all born Atheist ?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 22, 2018:

Even the religious are Atheists in regard to other gods.

I joined this because I’m tired of hearing the same old crap that knowone has proven to be true

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 22, 2018:

Welcome. I hope you find this place a wonderful as I do. :)

Does anyone else work for/with a religious organization?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 22, 2018:

I volunteer at a homeless shelter that is church run. Every one I've met there are very nice, and we get along well. I've actually met two other non-believers. I just usually avoid the whole religion conversations, although some do know that I dont believe and they dont care because we are all in the same boat, helping people.

Thanks Carl Sagan.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 22, 2018:

I couldn't agree more.

Greatest living atheist debater right now?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 21, 2018:

I agree that Richard is one of the best, but there quite a few others I like as well. Sam Harris. Matt Dillahunty. PZ myers. (not sure if I spelled that right).

Do you think growing up in religion makes you kinkier in bed?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 21, 2018:

I don't really have anything about me that has any desires of 'kinky'. But I will try anything that my partner wants if it makes her feel good.

I honestly believe within the next 10 years we will have solid proof of alien life.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 21, 2018:

https://youtu.be/9D05ej8u-gU If we are made up of star stuff, and life was formed out of those ingredients, I don't see why it wouldn't happen elswhere. Probably more often than we think.

Favorite fictional characters?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 21, 2018:

Dexter.

Brunettes or blondes?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 21, 2018:

I don't know why, but I do prefer Dark hair and Brown eyes.

Whatcha doing this weekend? Any big plans?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 21, 2018:

I'm going to do a marathon of watching every season of Dexter. I really miss that show, and it's been a while since I've seen it.

Hey guys I got my shirt! I haven't been able to be here much in the last few weeks July is a busy ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 21, 2018:

Grats. :)

At what age did you realize the Earth wasn't flat?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

I never did think that the earth was flat. I didn't realize that there are people that actually believe such nonsense till a little while ago. I think that the encyclopedias will have to add more to what of is real and what is not some silly nonsense. For the life of me I really can't fathom just how far fetched stupidity can go.

How many of you live in the moment as much as possible?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

I tried to think of how to comment on this because it means a great deal to me. but alas I just coulden't figure out how to express my thought, so I'll post a meme to something I live by.

Books on leaving Jehovah's witnesses?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

I cant really know what you are going through. But I wish the best of luck fore you. I woulf imagin that you might lose some friends, even family members. But always rest assured there are new people to meet, like this place for example that will embrace you for the person you are, rather that what religion you belong to. I wish you the best. :)

Yay! My free Agnotic.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

Grats. I'm here more for the conversations and learning from others point of view. But I do have to admit That if I do get to that point of getting that shirt, I will wear it proudly around every one. I am Happy that you got yours.

[youtu.be] this 1 is ? For this site but I love it so. 2 live crue banned in the usa

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

I haven't heard this in quite a while. I remember back when there was a big contreversy on one of their album covers. If memory serves, I think Tipper Gore was behind most of that. She went after a lot of artists for art or content.

Going on a date with someone I met through here tomorrow.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

Hope it works out for the both of you. :)

Whoopi Goldberg kicks guest off 'The View' - CNN Video

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

All I can think about what Whoopi did is, Awesome.

What things did people have in the 70’s that we don’t have now?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

TV antennas. lol.

Texas Hippie Coalition - Pissed Off And Mad About It [youtube.com]

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

I've never heard of these guys before, but I like. Thanks for turning me onto them. )

When I've been told to "go to hell" I respond that I've already been there.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

I always get a chuckle when I hear some one telling me that I'm going to hell. It's so unbelievable to me that there are still people that believe in that crap. I don't want to rude to them, but it is really hard to surpress a good laugh.

A Majority of White Evangelicals Don’t Like How America Is Becoming Less White – Friendly ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

It's 2018 and there are still people on and on about color. Unbelievable. one of the best things I've ever heard was an interview with Morgan Freemanon the color subject. He said 'I'll stop calling you a white man if you stop calling me a black man, how about you call me Morgan". I thought that was fucking brilliant.

Forty-nine years ago today (July 20) marks the first manned landing on the Moon.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

I remember that very well. Balls of steel those guys had. That event Is what got me on my path to Science. I rember as a kid I had all kinds of posters, models of the mercury rockets, the saturn5.I couldn't get enough of it back then.

If there really was a God, he'd create some better Christian rock bands.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

This reminded me of the Christian metal band As I Lay Dying's lead singer Tim Lambesis, who tried to hire a hitman to kill his wife.

Things I learned today: Donating things to nursing homes can generate winks and smiles from handsome...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

I've never been around a nursing home before. But I do volunteer at a homeless shelter. We get a lot of donations from many people, clothes, food, Hygene products, and many other things. It warms my heart to see up close the good nature in many people that care about others.

Any teachers out there?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

I hope it goes well for you. I have the utmost respect people that take the time to educate others.

How many of you have synesthesia?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

I don't have it. But i do wonder what it would be like, would it be something beautiful, or something really frightening?

What was your favorite subject in High School?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

World History. I think what me interested so much was the old saying, ' truth is stranger than fiction'.

Do you feel optimistic about the future??

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

I try to be an optimist I do see a lot of negativity, but I also see some progress being made. I think that one of the things that would make tomorrow a better place would be to improve our educational system.

What is happening to our Community?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

I don't know how it used to be because iv'e only been here for about two months. But with the exception of one person, every one I've met here has been kind and respectful. Even if we disagree we still are civil in our discussions. And sometimes I've even learned things from others, I try to keep an open mind. Even though i've only been here a short while I feel like I've made some new friends already. I am really happy I found this site, it's the first place I've really felt welcomed in a long time.

Just joined. Looks like i am in good company!

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

Welcome. :)

Does anyone here have anxiety attacks?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Yes I have the often. I have scizo-affective disorder, and among many inflictions, anxiety is on of them. Although through a good therapist, and medication Iv'e been able to controll it better.

Motörhead - Heroes (David Bowie Cover) [youtu.be]

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Ah , Lemmy. truely one of a kind.

Lunch or dinner

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Dinner, with a glas or two with Dr. Neil Degrasse Tyson. And I wouldn't have just one question. I would pick his brain on as much as he would be willing to answer about cosmolegy.

What is happening to our Community?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Iv'e only joined about a month ago ish. But I have found this community that Iv'e ever been involved with. Sure there are some negative posts here and there. But mostly I have had the pleasure to get to know have been very kind towards me and my opinions, and I have of theirs. To me, (with the exeption of one or two people) the people that Iv'e met here, even if we dissagree on something, we both are civil about our comments rather than get into a flame troll war. I've been a member of many blog sites, some were good, some bad. But the time Iv'e i've spent here has given some of the best conversations I've ever had on a blog site.

Who are some famous people you wish would just go away?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Tom Brady. Sorry, I'm a Steelers fan, lol.

How do you answer the door to a bible thumper trying to convert you?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 19, 2018:

There is always a part of me that wants to say, Look you stupid asshole, your bible is shit, your religion is shit. Do yourself a favor and go read a Science book. But in real life I'm just not that way, I'm usually fairly polite and just tell them that religion may work for you, but it's not for me. I am an Atheist, and just walk away. However, if some one won't leave me alone and won't let it go, I'll hit them with some facts, and ask them some questions about the bible that I know that they won't have a good answer. I'd rather plant seeds than just push my Atheism.

What invention doesn't get a lot of attention but has made a huge positive impact on the world?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Homeless shelters.

Many people are entertained by horror movies/stories.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 19, 2018:

To be honest I have no idea. I think that sometimes it's not just the blood and gore. a lot of the times there is a hero type, or a few people that are trying to survive the monster, killer etc. so the horror factor as greusom as it may be, people have some one to root for, the worse the peril, the stronger the bond with the ones being hunted. that's just a thought. I could be wrong. I liked such movies like, jaws, Alien and such when I was a kid, but that kind of thing doesn't really appeal to me any more with an exception or two here and there. On that same thought though, I do love when when show or a movie has a good twist (which is great original writing), when you find a conflict in who the 'hero' is. A few examples are Dexter, a serial killer, yet he is the one every one roots for. And Breaking bad. Walter white is a meth maker/dealer, and he's killed people, yet we root for him. Game of Thrones is a great example of that but even more. It is very violent, bloody, but characters change so much through the story that it's hard to tell who to root for but it is exciting. I've heard this same question offered about Video games. In that case I think it's an outlet to do something in extreems that one could not do in real life.

They say you should learn something every day. What have you learned today?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 19, 2018:

I read and watch a lot of biology, and physics, astronomy books and vids. I live by this.