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Author: Rob Rich

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Collecting Sucks and is Awesome

By Rob Rich • October 12th, 2023

Rob reflects on the up and downs of toy collecting, and how some days he wishes he’d never started.

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Clip art of a red chaise and matching armchair.

I’m Finally Going to Therapy

By Rob Rich • September 15th, 2023

Therapy (and mental health in general, really) is still something of a taboo in our society, but now that Rob’s finally started going himself he’s started to realize how ridiculous that is.

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A scene from Aliens shows Ripley shining an electric torch across a field of unhatched xenomorph eggs.

Enough With The “Alien” Comparisons

By Rob Rich • August 16th, 2023

Most modern sci-fi horror movies that involve a monster (or monsters) wind up being compared to Alien, which Rob thinks is a load of bull.

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A publicity still from Ted Lasso featuring the title character, a mustachioed caucasian man with kind eyes, a sharp v-neck jumper and neatly parted hair.

Ted Lasso’s Third Season

By Rob Rich • July 14th, 2023

While season three may not be focusing on Ted and his magic, it does still carry the original spirit of what came before it.

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Rob's black cat Finley, adorably resting his chin on a carpeted cat tower.

The False Myth of the Black Cat

By Rob Rich • June 15th, 2023

While the times have changed, black cats are sometimes still saddled with unfair stigma – and Rob rants about why that’s ridiculous.

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A close-up of Ashley Graham from Resident Evil 4 Remake. She is a blonde woman with a tousled bob and red leather jacket.

The Importance of the Small Stuff in the RE4 Remake

By Rob Rich • May 12th, 2023

Resident Evil 4 Remake has won Rob over, but a big reason why is because of all the really small things it’s changed and refined.

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A grid of colorful icons for games available to download at the iOS store.

You’re Not Actually Mad At Mobile Games

By Rob Rich • April 13th, 2023

Rob explains how all the mobile game hate isn’t really about mobile games at all.

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The cast of Persona 4 poses like rockstars in front of a vibrant yellow background reminiscent of crayola sunbeams.

When We Love Something Bad

By Rob Rich • March 15th, 2023

Rob contradicts himself by exploring the idea that it can be okay to enjoy something we know is problematic, despite itself.

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A tablet, keyboard, and gaming mouse are laid out among several of offerings in Microsoft's Game Pass library.

Grappling With Game Pass

By Rob Rich • February 14th, 2023

A brief sojourn with Xbox Game Pass helps Rob come around on the concept of online game streaming.

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Two close-ups on a Transformer toy's head and face. Each image is slightly different, as if gremlins were playing with the settings on the production line at the Transformer toy factory.

Gremlins in My Toys

By Rob Rich • January 12th, 2023

Rob notes that gremlins – as a metaphorical concept – aren’t just a problem for the usual suspects. They can also gum up the works during action figure manufacturing.

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