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Comment on Tildes Survey #5: Pineapple on pizza? in ~talk
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Comment on San Francisco Sign Guild in ~arts
Asinine LinkI love it! I love my home state and always will, but its copious amount of regulatory stupidity sometimes drove me nuts. (Now I live in another state that has just as bad/much regulatory...I love it! I love my home state and always will, but its copious amount of regulatory stupidity sometimes drove me nuts. (Now I live in another state that has just as bad/much regulatory stupidity, but at least I chose to live here haha.)
And plus, those are pure genius. I'm looking forward to continued
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Comment on Smartphone recommendations? in ~tech
Asinine Link ParentThis joint venture makes me sooooooo happy, I won't even have to have a google phone to enjoy my GOS.This joint venture makes me sooooooo happy, I won't even have to have a google phone to enjoy my GOS.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Asinine Link ParentWow, totally responded to what I thought was another comment... oops. But yes, I've realized I can usually handle most readings at 1.3x, and some at 1.5 if the narrator enunciates especially well.Wow, totally responded to what I thought was another comment... oops.
But yes, I've realized I can usually handle most readings at 1.3x, and some at 1.5 if the narrator enunciates especially well. -
Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Asinine LinkThe library just graced me with fulfilling my reserved copy of Dungeon Crawler Carl. I will be starting tonight, ADD permitting.The library just graced me with fulfilling my reserved copy of Dungeon Crawler Carl. I will be starting tonight, ADD permitting.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Asinine Link ParentHoly crap that book is so long! I did an audio book version when I picked up my parents for a road trip when I lived abroad. I'd say the thing was around 50 hours, and he had only come home to...I'm on The Count of Monte Cristo for around the fifth time.
Holy crap that book is so long! I did an audio book version when I picked up my parents for a road trip when I lived abroad. I'd say the thing was around 50 hours, and he had only come home to discover his father starved when I dropped them off at the airport to head back home. I can't even sit still for that long, let alone read, and I doubt I'll ever attempt the unabridged audiobook again!
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Comment on Nobody understands the point of hybrid cars in ~transport
Asinine Link ParentIt ranged from 40s to 60s actually. I know my gasshole gets about 3-5 mpg less when it's colder, like single digits to the 30s, which was still better than the Camry. Additionally, the first week...It ranged from 40s to 60s actually. I know my gasshole gets about 3-5 mpg less when it's colder, like single digits to the 30s, which was still better than the Camry. Additionally, the first week was rather warm (50s-60s), and I noticed I had the wind at my back the first three days where it managed a whopping 37 mpg - the highest I got it.
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Comment on What was the best job you ever had? in ~life
Asinine LinkMy current job, though there is some turmoil that is coming up (boss is retiring, his replacement isn't my preference, company was bought out and is being assimilated by Big Corporation). I work...My current job, though there is some turmoil that is coming up (boss is retiring, his replacement isn't my preference, company was bought out and is being assimilated by Big Corporation). I work at a power plant, and while I definitely sit too much, what I do whilst sitting is usually pretty entertaining aside from the health/safety stuff (have to put on safety meetings, training, etc). But I always love getting out into the plant and doing, though it is a union site and I don't actually do much. But it's awesome to learn, to apply my education and knowledge, and overall, help the plant run.
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Comment on Nobody understands the point of hybrid cars in ~transport
Asinine Link ParentThis bothers me; my SO has a 2017 hybrid Camry which I had to borrow for a couple weeks while my 2019 manual Civic Si was in the shop... My Civic typically gets just under 40 mpg as I do a lot of...This bothers me; my SO has a 2017 hybrid Camry which I had to borrow for a couple weeks while my 2019 manual Civic Si was in the shop...
My Civic typically gets just under 40 mpg as I do a lot of freeway commuting, but I still hit a lot of rush hour on my drive home. I know how to drive conservatively (part of why a sporty car still gets such awesome gas mileage considering), and attempted to duplicate this on the Camry, but I could barely keep it above 35 mpg.I suspect there is something wrong with the car, since I thought I'd easily ramp it up to at least above 40 mpg.
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Comment on Scientists gave cocaine to salmon and you will absolutely believe what happened next in ~science
Asinine Link ParentThis is exactly what I was hoping to see.This is exactly what I was hoping to see.
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Comment on Advice/Venting: My car was destroyed by hail in ~transport
Asinine Link ParentMaybe the cars are, but the amount of people I see on their phones or just flat out not paying attention to traffic makes me need to point out the problem is actually the people, not the cars. No...US commuter cars are meant to be good for sitting in traffic
Maybe the cars are, but the amount of people I see on their phones or just flat out not paying attention to traffic makes me need to point out the problem is actually the people, not the cars. No matter how smart your car is, you should be paying attention to the traffic and your surroundings, despite how boring that may be.
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Comment on Looking for general monitor advice in ~tech
Asinine Link ParentMust be nice to have great eyes lol1440p at 27" is so low density compared to everything else these days that I can't stand them!
Must be nice to have great eyes lol
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Comment on Advice/Venting: My car was destroyed by hail in ~transport
Asinine Link ParentThat's why the OP's situation makes me so sad... I love Civics and it hurts to know theirs is borked, but also I have a '19 Si (6-spd) and it's AWESOME and I have no idea how I'm going to cope...no one sells manual trans cars in the us any more
That's why the OP's situation makes me so sad... I love Civics and it hurts to know theirs is borked, but also I have a '19 Si (6-spd) and it's AWESOME and I have no idea how I'm going to cope without manual transmission when I need another.
Also I'm super pissed that you can easily get a hybrid manual in Europe but not here. Might have to start saving up for one of those because importing with all the changes is super $$$. :(
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Comment on USA to mandate surveillance tech for new cars also determing fitness to drive by 2027 in ~transport
Asinine Link ParentKeyboard and mouse are easier and simpler than many of the controls I've seen for our numerous tvs (that I use maybe once a year).Keyboard and mouse are easier and simpler than many of the controls I've seen for our numerous tvs (that I use maybe once a year).
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Comment on New Steam Controller reportedly $99 in ~games
Asinine Link ParentAh, guess I just noticed I haven't played any flight-based games in quite a while, and definitely even longer with a controller. I was into the original Rise of Flight mod for MS Flight Simulator...Ah, guess I just noticed I haven't played any flight-based games in quite a while, and definitely even longer with a controller. I was into the original Rise of Flight mod for MS Flight Simulator and had a decently-sweet joystick and rudders like 15 years ago, but haven't played since.
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Comment on USA to mandate surveillance tech for new cars also determing fitness to drive by 2027 in ~transport
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Comment on New Steam Controller reportedly $99 in ~games
Asinine LinkAs I'm typically the k+m user and the Deck holds up for a few games that are the exception, my xbox controller covers all bases. And I was recently (in January) tasked to work overnights (as...As I'm typically the k+m user and the Deck holds up for a few games that are the exception, my xbox controller covers all bases. And I was recently (in January) tasked to work overnights (as salary, which is bs, but that's why I make the big bucks...) and forgot the xbox controller I usually packed for when I set the Deck up with keyboard/mouse/external things/monitor. Grabbed one for under $30.
I honestly don't know why the Deck controller is so good, as I only use the pads when I'm playing a game that isn't natively supported. So if you ditched the pads on the Steam controller, what is the point?
And I'm asking honestly, because the backside buttons behind the deck are completely useless (and even if I tried to use them, they're not natural anymore at my age). -
Comment on What are your go-to meals that you cook? in ~food
Asinine Link ParentI'm always a fan of whole chicken - very little is thrown away for a while as I'll make stock as well!I'm always a fan of whole chicken - very little is thrown away for a while as I'll make stock as well!
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Comment on What are your go-to meals that you cook? in ~food
Asinine Link ParentAlso I forgot, though I am noticing my go-tos tend to be chicken based... A super easy one is just get Bulls Eye BBQ (it's not too sweet imo, and I'm adverse to too sweet) and coat chicken then...Also I forgot, though I am noticing my go-tos tend to be chicken based...
A super easy one is just get Bulls Eye BBQ (it's not too sweet imo, and I'm adverse to too sweet) and coat chicken then bake for 45 min at 375F/190C. Works great with potato salad or baked potato.I also save the bones/skin from chicken (and turkey during holidays/events) and make my own stock. You can easily do so without the meat - both need carrots, onions, and celery, then whichever herbs and a decent amount of salt. Then you can use this for cooking rice, soups, beans, etc.
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Comment on Tildes Survey #1: How old are you? (Results) in ~talk
My biggest issue with pineapple on pizza is that... "pizza" needs to be properly defined to judge whether or not pineapple is a legitimate topping.
I live in the US, and most pizza places are basically just crappy dough with too many toppings. The Italian perfection has been discarded off to the side long ago (despite the crust names), and yes, I know that maybe the Greeks technically invented it. I grew up with grandparents both first-born in the US - Papa's family came from the Swiss-Italian border and had more pastas and pizzas. Grandma came from Bari and her family were fishermen, so more seafood and not so much the pasta/pizza, but they still had their own traditions. My aunt still makes my 2x-great grandmother's pizza: a doughy-puffy thing with some olive oil, sliced cloves of garlic, a can of stewed tomatoes strewn about, and topped with parmesan. She'll also do pepperoni versions (and let's talk about that: Italians do not put pepperoni [as us Americans know it] on pizzas - that goes on sandwiches!) because my cousins are 100% American, and I'm the oldest grandkid who had the Italian beaten into me: it's tradition or die!
But back to the topic: I now live in an area that is a hellhole of "Italian" and "Greek" restaurants that offer "pizza". It's meh at best, and I'm even talking about the North End (I am somewhat close to Boston and have easy access).
Also, my first job was working in my uncle's pizza parlour, and the head chef was strict on all the rules. We did not keep pineapple because that was not allowed on any food unless you're in Hawaii. Also, if anyone ordered more than 3 toppings or extra cheese, they basically didn't appreciate a good pizza. (Additionally, if you ever do make your own pizza, do not put any toppings and depending on the size, none or a very light amount of cheese in the middle. Often toppings will puddle up and make it too wet, and also that area doesn't need the garnishes. The rest of the pizza does! Also alsø, if you do pepperoni, layer them so you cover one half of the neighboring one. That way when they shrink and pull apart, you still have a loverly coverage!)
But as others have pointed out, "pizza" can easily be done with bbq chicken, or pickles, or ... the thing is, if you want it on your pizza, if you want to "ruin" your pizza with
too muchextra cheese, pineapple, linguica, or some fake vegan meat and cheese, it's your damned pizza and if it makes you happy, enjoy it while flipping everyone else the bird. :D