HBO: The Last of Us

[Bi_3]

Also, loved that new Present Tense

[@SkitchP]

Are those cameos or just actors you are familiar with in small roles?

they're the same thing

Literally

“ Dictionary
Definitions from Oxford Languages ·
noun
1.
a small character part in a play or movie, played by a distinguished actor or a celebrity.”

That definition is kind of imprecise. I disagree that they're the same thing

I was wrong based on the definition.

I've always felt cameos were referential, either to established lore/character or general celebrity.

[Jorge]

Are those cameos or just actors you are familiar with in small roles?

they're the same thing

Literally

“ Dictionary
Definitions from Oxford Languages ·
noun
1.
a small character part in a play or movie, played by a distinguished actor or a celebrity.”

That definition is kind of imprecise. I disagree that they're the same thing

I was wrong based on the definition.

I've always felt cameos were referential, either to established lore/character or general celebrity.

They do. There’s usually a winking, referential element to cameos, either because the person is widely recognizable or because the moment is narrowcasted to people in the know (like fans of the game spotting the creator playing one of the villagers). Tony Dalton showing up in a small role is just a working actor at work.

[@SkitchP]

Are those cameos or just actors you are familiar with in small roles?

they're the same thing

Literally

“ Dictionary
Definitions from Oxford Languages ·
noun
1.
a small character part in a play or movie, played by a distinguished actor or a celebrity.”

That definition is kind of imprecise. I disagree that they're the same thing

I was wrong based on the definition.

I've always felt cameos were referential, either to established lore/character or general celebrity.

They do. There’s usually a winking, referential element to cameos, either because the person is widely recognizable or because the moment is narrowcasted to people in the know (like fans of the game spotting the creator playing one of the villagers). Tony Dalton showing up in a small role is just a working actor at work.

That's always been my view of it.

[Mecca]

Apologize to Tony Dalton and Joey Pants for implying they’re not widely recognizable enough to be considered a cameo

[@SkitchP]

Apologize to Tony Dalton and Joey Pants for implying they’re not widely recognizable enough to be considered a cameo

And now you're leaving out the Trex. Smdh

[Peeps]

Apologize to Tony Dalton and Joey Pants for implying they’re not widely recognizable enough to be considered a cameo

it took me 5 minutes to place him and just the same episode to realize that is kevin's mom as the therapist

[Mecca]

Apologize to Tony Dalton and Joey Pants for implying they’re not widely recognizable enough to be considered a cameo

it took me 5 minutes to place him and just the same episode to realize that is kevin's mom as the therapist

Catherine O’Hara has been everywhere since Schitt’s Creek, peeps

[Peeps]

Apologize to Tony Dalton and Joey Pants for implying they’re not widely recognizable enough to be considered a cameo

it took me 5 minutes to place him and just the same episode to realize that is kevin's mom as the therapist

Catherine O’Hara has been everywhere since Schitt’s Creek, peeps

never watched schitt's creek

[Bi_3]

Apologize to Tony Dalton and Joey Pants for implying they’re not widely recognizable enough to be considered a cameo

it took me 5 minutes to place him and just the same episode to realize that is kevin's mom as the therapist

Catherine O’Hara has been everywhere since Schitt’s Creek, peeps

never watched schitt's creek

It's fucking hilarious. One of the top comedies of the last decade.

[Simple Torture]

I only have more questions about Future Days now.

[Bi_3]

I only have more questions about Future Days now.

You mean like was it a coincidence that they played it live less than an hour after the scene aired?

[Simple Torture]

I only have more questions about Future Days now.

You mean like was it a coincidence that they played it live less than an hour after the scene aired?

Last week I wondered aloud if Eddie survived the apocalypse and Lightning Bolt was still released in this timeline. I think there’s a non-zero chance now that we’re supposed to think that Joel wrote it? It’s just a weird creative choice.

[spike]

I only have more questions about Future Days now.

You mean like was it a coincidence that they played it live less than an hour after the scene aired?

Last week I wondered aloud if Eddie survived the apocalypse and Lightning Bolt was still released in this timeline. I think there’s a non-zero chance now that we’re supposed to think that Joel wrote it? It’s just a weird creative choice.

lightning bolt dropped on october 15th, 2013, meaning future days would've likely been recorded at least half a year or so prior. the below timeline states the infection didn't reach the US til september of 2013, and came via south/central america, so texas - where joel lived - was hit early. earlier than seattle, LA, new york, etc (where records generally come from)... since in the below timeline, it appears the infection hit denver in late 2013 or 2014. so i'd say it's plausible lightning bolt got out there pre total US infection and joel discovered it at some point.

Spoiler: show

2013
A fungus known as the Cordyceps brain infection mutates somewhere among South American crops and infects the first human, soon causing a pandemic throughout the entire continent.
The infection spreads throughout the rest of North and Central America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Signs of change in human behavior due to the infection.
The first stage of infected become runners.
A leaked report from the World Health Organization reveals that vaccination tests for Cordyceps have failed, resulting in worldwide panic.
The Federal Disaster Response Agency seizes power in the United States, deposing the pre-outbreak American government and establishing a military dictatorship.
September
The infection spreads into the United States.
The infection arrives in Austin, Texas.
September 26
Joel's 32nd birthday. Sarah stays up late to give him a new watch.
September 27
The Cordyceps outbreak in Austin occurs in the early hours of the morning.
Sarah is shot and killed by a FEDRA soldier during their attempts to quarantine Austin, while Joel and Tommy manage to escape.
October 4
Schools are closed in Lincoln, Massachusetts.
October 14
The Secretary of Defense issues a directive pursuant to the provisions of Section 21 of the Internal Security Act of 1950, restricting access to many areas and placing them under military control.
October 17
FEDRA begins to round up citizens from Lincoln into a quarantine zone, having changed the original evacuation date from October 24.
Late 2013
The infection arrives in Lincoln, infecting those who did not leave the town.
FEDRA begins establishing the first quarantine zones.
The infection arrives in Boston, Massachusetts.
Boston is quarantined.
The infection arrives in Hartford, Connecticut.
Hartford is quarantined.
2013 or 2014
The first sign of infection arrives at the University of Eastern Colorado.
The infection arrives in Denver, Colorado.
Denver is quarantined.
The Colorado Mountain Plaza is occupied by FEDRA and turned into an evacuation site but is later abandoned.
The infection arrives in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Salt Lake City is quarantined.
FEDRA sets up a triage site in the Salt Lake City QZ, which is later abandoned along with the zone.
The infection arrives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh is quarantined.
In Seattle, Washington, a woman becomes the leader of a group of survivors in the lower Queen Anne suburb, who later become a cult known as the Seraphites.
Los Angeles, California is placed under martial law.
Several quarantine zones begin to suffer rioting and food shortages.
Marlene founds a militia group called the Fireflies.
Quarantine zone authorities begin to clash with the Fireflies.
The initial group of first-stage infected begin to mutate into stage two: stalkers.

[Simple Torture]

I only have more questions about Future Days now.

You mean like was it a coincidence that they played it live less than an hour after the scene aired?

Last week I wondered aloud if Eddie survived the apocalypse and Lightning Bolt was still released in this timeline. I think there’s a non-zero chance now that we’re supposed to think that Joel wrote it? It’s just a weird creative choice.

lightning bolt dropped on october 15th, 2013, meaning future days would've likely been recorded at least half a year or so prior. the below timeline states the infection didn't reach the US til september of 2013, and came via south/central america, so texas - where joel lived - was hit early. earlier than seattle, LA, new yotk, etc... especially when it appears the infection hit denver in late 2013 or 2014. so i'd say it's plausible lightning bolt got out there and joel discovered it at some point.

Spoiler: show

2013
A fungus known as the Cordyceps brain infection mutates somewhere among South American crops and infects the first human, soon causing a pandemic throughout the entire continent.
The infection spreads throughout the rest of North and Central America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Signs of change in human behavior due to the infection.
The first stage of infected become runners.
A leaked report from the World Health Organization reveals that vaccination tests for Cordyceps have failed, resulting in worldwide panic.
The Federal Disaster Response Agency seizes power in the United States, deposing the pre-outbreak American government and establishing a military dictatorship.
September
The infection spreads into the United States.
The infection arrives in Austin, Texas.
September 26
Joel's 32nd birthday. Sarah stays up late to give him a new watch.
September 27
The Cordyceps outbreak in Austin occurs in the early hours of the morning.
Sarah is shot and killed by a FEDRA soldier during their attempts to quarantine Austin, while Joel and Tommy manage to escape.
October 4
Schools are closed in Lincoln, Massachusetts.
October 14
The Secretary of Defense issues a directive pursuant to the provisions of Section 21 of the Internal Security Act of 1950, restricting access to many areas and placing them under military control.
October 17
FEDRA begins to round up citizens from Lincoln into a quarantine zone, having changed the original evacuation date from October 24.
Late 2013
The infection arrives in Lincoln, infecting those who did not leave the town.
FEDRA begins establishing the first quarantine zones.
The infection arrives in Boston, Massachusetts.
Boston is quarantined.
The infection arrives in Hartford, Connecticut.
Hartford is quarantined.
2013 or 2014
The first sign of infection arrives at the University of Eastern Colorado.
The infection arrives in Denver, Colorado.
Denver is quarantined.
The Colorado Mountain Plaza is occupied by FEDRA and turned into an evacuation site but is later abandoned.
The infection arrives in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Salt Lake City is quarantined.
FEDRA sets up a triage site in the Salt Lake City QZ, which is later abandoned along with the zone.
The infection arrives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh is quarantined.
In Seattle, Washington, a woman becomes the leader of a group of survivors in the lower Queen Anne suburb, who later become a cult known as the Seraphites.
Los Angeles, California is placed under martial law.
Several quarantine zones begin to suffer rioting and food shortages.
Marlene founds a militia group called the Fireflies.
Quarantine zone authorities begin to clash with the Fireflies.
The initial group of first-stage infected begin to mutate into stage two: stalkers.

The TV show pushes the timeline back 10 years, so the outbreak starts in 2003, not 2013.

[spike]

maybe that's the entire timeline of earth, pearl jam albums included

[Simple Torture]

Season finale is just lighting up the board today, huh?

[Bi_3]

Season finale is just lighting up the board today, huh?

I didn’t realize that was the finale

[Simple Torture]

Season finale is just lighting up the board today, huh?

I didn’t realize that was the finale

You’re not used to 7-episode seasons?

[Bi_3]

Season finale is just lighting up the board today, huh?

I didn’t realize that was the finale

You’re not used to 7-episode seasons?

It's worth every show having a Nikki and Paulo episode to stop this trend.