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  1. Comment on Natural Habitat Shorts - Mr Sheddingskin in ~hobbies

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    Natural habitat shorts is a youtube channel that, as the name implies, makes funny short animation videos inspired by animal facts. I found the latest video particularly amusing and wanted to...

    Natural habitat shorts is a youtube channel that, as the name implies, makes funny short animation videos inspired by animal facts. I found the latest video particularly amusing and wanted to share it with others.

    Wasn't sure where to put this so if it's tagged inappropriately please don't hesitate to move it!

    2 votes
  2. Comment on ADHD productivity fundamentals in ~health.mental

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    You're definitely not alone in feeling this way. Ours is a Sisyphean way of life sometimes, but we just have to keep going. I wish you peace and fewer struggles in life my friend.

    You're definitely not alone in feeling this way. Ours is a Sisyphean way of life sometimes, but we just have to keep going. I wish you peace and fewer struggles in life my friend.

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  3. Comment on A collection of stories about kindness at work in ~life

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    This was really nice, thank you for sharing!

    This was really nice, thank you for sharing!

    2 votes
  4. Comment on ADHD productivity fundamentals in ~health.mental

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    You've put into words something I've been grappling with since diagnosis. I can't take meds for a variety of reasons, and I'm tired of fighting with my brain to make it do what's expected of me....

    You've put into words something I've been grappling with since diagnosis. I can't take meds for a variety of reasons, and I'm tired of fighting with my brain to make it do what's expected of me. I've tried all the different methods, they fail me sooner or later. Unfortunately I use anxiety as my medication - the abject fear of being a disappointment or a failure is the only things keeping me in line. But someday I may not be able to rely on that anymore and then I'll be in real trouble. It's also goddamn exhausting.

    I'm starting to think I have to accept this as a handicap and work with it, rather than keep fighting to fit into boxes I'm clearly not shaped for.

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  5. Comment on From ‘crookies’ to flavored versions: The French croissant reinvents itself to battle American snacks and attract Gen Z in ~food

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    Oh we don't disagree on that, but if stroppy waiters are some you'd like to avoid, I'd recommend avoiding Paris, especially the very touristy areas!

    Oh we don't disagree on that, but if stroppy waiters are some you'd like to avoid, I'd recommend avoiding Paris, especially the very touristy areas!

    1 vote
  6. Comment on From ‘crookies’ to flavored versions: The French croissant reinvents itself to battle American snacks and attract Gen Z in ~food

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    I think there's a healthy middle ground somewhere. I don't enjoy the fact that you have to fight for customer service sometimes in France, but I also think the other extreme of capitulating to...

    I think there's a healthy middle ground somewhere. I don't enjoy the fact that you have to fight for customer service sometimes in France, but I also think the other extreme of capitulating to customers' every whims and being abused or punished for not doing so isn't great either. I don't have enough context from the above exchange to judge one way or another, just wanted to share a funny saying I heard.

    Edit: also someone who hates coriander with the fire of a thousand burning suns, I can't disagree with your point about restaurants needing to make some concessions. Sometimes it's just not possible to change a dish though, and I have to accept it or choose something else on the menu.

    5 votes
  7. Comment on From ‘crookies’ to flavored versions: The French croissant reinvents itself to battle American snacks and attract Gen Z in ~food

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    This has been a trend in Paris loooong before Krispy Kreme came to town. Bo & Mie is a well known example of a bakery here that's been making "instagram-able" pastries for years. I think social...

    This has been a trend in Paris loooong before Krispy Kreme came to town. Bo & Mie is a well known example of a bakery here that's been making "instagram-able" pastries for years. I think social media has had some influence as bakeries need to compete with each other (especially when it comes to attracting tourists) and sharing pictures of pretty/quirky pastries online has been one way to do it.

    Edit: I also wouldn't read too much into Krispy Kreme's popularity. When Burger King opened up again here, there were also massive queues in the beginning. Once they opened more places, it became no more interesting than other fast food restaurants.

    6 votes
  8. Comment on From ‘crookies’ to flavored versions: The French croissant reinvents itself to battle American snacks and attract Gen Z in ~food

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    Ooooh them's fightin' words!

    inferior clone chocolatines.

    Ooooh them's fightin' words!

    2 votes
  9. Comment on From ‘crookies’ to flavored versions: The French croissant reinvents itself to battle American snacks and attract Gen Z in ~food

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    I once heard it said that in France, the customer is king... They executed their king.

    I once heard it said that in France, the customer is king... They executed their king.

    18 votes
  10. Comment on A new service is trying to fight California's loneliness epidemic in ~life

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    I've never used dating apps but have used Bumble BFF recently and met a couple of people on there. I'd have to look into the specifics of this service but it sounds promising and I could see...

    I've never used dating apps but have used Bumble BFF recently and met a couple of people on there. I'd have to look into the specifics of this service but it sounds promising and I could see myself using it. I don't know if it would be better, but I find Bumble BFF doesn't really deliver. Unless people put work into their profiles (most don't) you don't have much to go on except a photo or two and a few tags. I don't care about looks when it comes to making friends or hanging out with other people. It sometimes feels like a dating app that's been retrofitted to cater to an underserved market but doesn't really do the job very well.

    2 votes
  11. Comment on What anime do you think could have strong crossover appeal if correctly publicized? in ~anime

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    I'm ride or die for Dungeon Meshi but actually now you mention it, there is one part of the manga that's likely to weird people out and it does "sexualise" one of the creatures and not in a subtle...

    I'm ride or die for Dungeon Meshi but actually now you mention it, there is one part of the manga that's likely to weird people out and it does

    "sexualise" one of the creatures and not in a subtle way (spoilers)

    I'm talking about the female minotaurs, which have large breasts about where you'd expect

    Not sure how the anime will handle that but if it's faithful to the manga and rated 16+ on Netflix, then I'm guessing they're not going to omit that part...

    1 vote
  12. Comment on What anime do you think could have strong crossover appeal if correctly publicized? in ~anime

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    That's true, I get the feeling they're making fun of the trope of sexualising female characters.

    That's true, I get the feeling they're making fun of the trope of sexualising female characters.

    3 votes
  13. Comment on What anime do you think could have strong crossover appeal if correctly publicized? in ~anime

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    If you like adult animation that doesn't revolve around penis jokes I recommend the following shows: Scavengers Reign - a visual treat and interesting characters. The world feels actually alien...

    If you like adult animation that doesn't revolve around penis jokes I recommend the following shows:

    • Scavengers Reign - a visual treat and interesting characters. The world feels actually alien and I believe it's easily one of the best 'adult' animation shows of all time.
    • Pantheon - This one gave me an existential crisis after each season (there's two). It's not perfect but the story is very compelling.
    • Fired on Mars - a bit of a tragicomedy. I'd say it has some BoJack vibes but a more feel-good ending.

    Edit: Probably too late to add this but I was also pleasantly surprised by Don't Tear Me Down and the follow up Tear Along the Dotted Line. Funny but also quite poignant, each season touched on some difficult topics but handled them well I think. I recommend watching the English dubbed version.

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  14. Comment on What anime do you think could have strong crossover appeal if correctly publicized? in ~anime

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    There are only a couple of shows I can think of as someone who doesn't really like anime but did enjoy a few titles. The first is Delicious in Dungeon(Dungeon Meshi). It is funny, the characters...

    There are only a couple of shows I can think of as someone who doesn't really like anime but did enjoy a few titles.

    The first is Delicious in Dungeon(Dungeon Meshi). It is funny, the characters are endearing, the story is great and there's no overt sexualisation. It's got some silly over the top scenes like any anime, but I think it adds to the charm. It's only just started on Netflix but having read the manga (after I started watching the show, and I don't even like manga) it's a pretty faithful adaptation and I'm excited to see where they take it.

    The other is Odd Taxi. It may not appeal to everyone but it's an interesting story, and again it avoids the sexualisation you see so often in anime. I don't know if it would have widespread appeal, but it would probably be more palatable for non-anime enjoying audiences.

    Edit: Also do shows like Castlevania or Cyberpunk Edgerunners count as anime? They do sexualise characters (both male and female) but it's not meant to be subtle, these are R rated shows. Both are very good series even if they're short.

    6 votes
  15. Comment on Wood apple - I finally found a good one and it tastes... special in ~food

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    Welcome to the Jared fandom! He's the best :)

    Welcome to the Jared fandom! He's the best :)

    1 vote
  16. Comment on How can I best keep my room cool in summer? in ~life.home_improvement

  17. Comment on How can I best keep my room cool in summer? in ~life.home_improvement

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    I have the Trotec PAC 4600 and while it's quite efficient and does have wheels, it is HEAVY. If you need to move it around to store it, lifting it is going to be a challenge (you need to be at...

    I have the Trotec PAC 4600 and while it's quite efficient and does have wheels, it is HEAVY. If you need to move it around to store it, lifting it is going to be a challenge (you need to be at least two to carry both units). Also you may need to empty out the water reservoir if it is very humid outside. It stops working if the water reservoir gets too full.

    Edit: also the indoor unit is quite big and bulky, much larger than the usual mobile units you see on sale. Outdoor unit isn't small and compact either, not too far from the size of a conventional outdoor unit. Need to keep that in mind when you put it away.

    2 votes
  18. Comment on Quiz: Guess what actors said about major movie flops in ~movies

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    One of the questions being only about Cats gave me a good chuckle.

    One of the questions being only about Cats gave me a good chuckle.

    9 votes
  19. Comment on What are your favorite series that are not from the US or UK and also not popular anime? in ~tv

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    I second Deadloch, it's black comedy done very well. I hope we get another season!

    I second Deadloch, it's black comedy done very well. I hope we get another season!

    4 votes