I do this for a few things, movies in particular. For me most recently, I’m planning on watching Bo Burnham’s Inside this weekend, for the first time since I watched it shortly post-release. I wasn’t really intending to wait *checks watch* nearly 3 years on that one, but I definitely felt it needed some space before a rewatch.

Anyone else treat certain pieces of media similarly?

  • Lvxferre@mander.xyz
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    10 months ago
    • [game] Donkey Kong Country 1/2/3
    • [anime] Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
    • [anime] Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

    The games are part of my childhood, and they aged really well, so if I don’t stop myself from playing them all the time the muscle memory kills all the joy from playing.

    Same thing with the two anime series - I love both but it has been a few years since I watched either.

    • Jeff, my name is Jeff@lemmy.world
      3·
      10 months ago

      Sometimes I feel like I should rewatch FMA B but then I’m like, nah I still remember it perfectly. To me it’s just a perfect execution of what a story should be.

    • TheMinions@lemmy.world
      3·
      10 months ago

      I have rewatched Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann twice since I originally watched it in 2014, and it held up.

      I also occasionally watch the final fight of the Lagann-hen movie on YouTube and it still holds up.

      • Lvxferre@mander.xyz
        2·
        10 months ago

        Yup, it aged really well, too. FMA:B too.

        One TTGL episode that I occasionally watch (even if avoiding the rest of the series) is ep11, when Simon snaps off his grief and guilt. It’s amazing how the right context makes even something as silly as “ore wa ore da!” (I’m me!) sound awesome.

    • ALQ@lemmy.world
      3·
      10 months ago

      Yes, then you can forget about it for a decade or two and rediscover, rinse, and repeat.

  • Today@lemmy.world
    19·
    10 months ago

    Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Love it, but i can’t watch it too often because it’s so exhausting.

  • treadful@lemmy.zipEnglish
    161·
    10 months ago

    LEEEEEEEROY JENKINNNNNNNNS

    I’m not even a WoW fan, but as a gamer I appreciate the sentiment.

  • Scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.techEnglish
    151·
    10 months ago

    Most comedy specials, the George Carlin post today reminded me of that. If you listen too frequently they’ll lose their punch, and you’ll stop listening to what they’re saying. Every few years I’ll listen to him (and a few other comedians) and it reminds me of everything

  • Scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.techEnglish
    12·
    10 months ago

    Oh another one I just thought of. The Mass Effect trilogy.

    Used to do it every year and got burned out, now every 3 years or so I jump back in and save the galaxy. Wait - this might be three years this summer!

  • Bebo@literature.cafeEnglish
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    10 months ago

    For me it’s books. I try not to read The Discworld series too often. Same thing with a few of my favourite books: Jane Eyre, Ivanhoe, Villette, etc. I also try to ensure a long enough gap (few years) between each read so that details of the books become a bit hazy in my mind and I can enjoy my read almost like the first time.

    • conciselyverbose@kbin.social
      3·
      10 months ago

      lol I can’t. I have favorite series I go back to a couple times a year on audiobook.

      I’m pretty sure I read everything Karen Rose has written at least 3 times last year, I read CJ Archer’s Glass and Steele twice, and there are a bunch of others. Most TV shows I space out a bit though. (Except the Good Place. It’s just so forking delightful.)

  • datavoid@lemmy.mlEnglish
    10·
    10 months ago

    I do this with music… if one of my favourite nostalgia songs comes on and I’m not driving with the windows down in summer, it’s for sure getting skipped!

  • Rolder@reddthat.com
    9·
    10 months ago

    Few dirty doujins that always get me going, but I try not to use them too often lest they lose their charm

  • Neil@lemmy.mlEnglish
    9·
    10 months ago

    Definitely the band “Heilung.”

    I refuse to listen to them outside of live at a concert. It’s old Nordic style viking goodness and the live shows are more of a ritual than a concert. When I go, I want a full immersive experience and I feel listening to them in between the concerts takes away from the experience.

  • pseudonym@monyet.cc
    8·
    10 months ago

    Pokemon games (red/blue) and Harry Potter novels. I have to wait long enough that I don’t remember every detail.

    • NataliePortland@lemmy.caEnglish
      4·
      10 months ago

      I’m playing blue right now! I just woke up the Snorlax with the flute. It’s so fun. This time I’m really into Hypno and Dugtrio