@andrewhunterm I rewatched MI1 last week and was surprised at how dated it felt. Reminded me of a Connery era Bond film in some aspects. I suppose it came out in 96 but it’s crazy how much cinema has evolved without me really noticing.
@iampliny @baddestmamajama Without googling I don’t know if that’s a burn or just a fact. Helluva burn though, I might start using it for less specific situations.
@OrderOfTheMagi@merchantofmagic I also think the word itself can have positive connotation - skateboarders, musicians…Anakin Skywalker spinning…their use of the word trick just implies unexpected skills not had by the majority.
@OrderOfTheMagi@merchantofmagic Undoubtedly it’s a word with some potentially negative connotations, but I also think it’s a word deeply embedded in our cultural awareness. We learn the phrase ‘magic trick’ at such a young age that I don’t know that avoiding the phrase achieves much.