wundumguy's recent activity
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Comment on How well do you cook? in ~life.men
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Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes
wundumguy LinkOne of these comics is titled "wundumguy." I can't find it. There's ~800 of them, and the text isn't searchable. Good luck. Lemme know if you find it.One of these comics is titled "wundumguy." I can't find it. There's ~800 of them, and the text isn't searchable. Good luck. Lemme know if you find it.
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Comment on The online sports gambling experiment has failed in ~finance
wundumguy LinkI voted to legalize gambling in my state years ago because I thought, "I should be allowed to bet on a sports game if I want to, why not?" I did it a few times, lost a couple hundred bucks, and...I voted to legalize gambling in my state years ago because I thought, "I should be allowed to bet on a sports game if I want to, why not?" I did it a few times, lost a couple hundred bucks, and never did it again. I thought things were basically fine.
Then I read an article in Men's Health that put into perspective that things are very much NOT fine. The survey results especially made me reconsider my position. People spend a LOT of money that they could spend more wisely elsewhere.
Makes me wonder how much legalized sports gambling is affecting people who complain about the economy and inflation.
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Comment on What are your favorite “chore” games? in ~games
wundumguy Link ParentGot any more good "post-dad" games? Preferably Steam Deck compatible?Got any more good "post-dad" games? Preferably Steam Deck compatible?
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Comment on Donald Trump US tariffs would increase laptop prices by $350+, other electronics by as much as 40% in ~society
wundumguy LinkHow about the fact that tariffs make up a negligible part of the government's income. It almost doesn't matter. 80B of 4.47T in revenue. That's 1.78% of our country's revenue...How about the fact that tariffs make up a negligible part of the government's income. It almost doesn't matter. 80B of 4.47T in revenue. That's 1.78% of our country's revenue
https://youtu.be/aQoh9jdRZPM?t=605&si=IeerCnrcZvZ7l_fP
So this just punishes us really
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Comment on Japan's mini kei truck sales surge in US despite safety concerns in ~transport
wundumguy Link ParentThe Jeep Gladiator looks SO BAD. When will it take the title of "worst looking vehicle" away from Pontiac Aztek or Subaru Baja?The Jeep Gladiator looks SO BAD. When will it take the title of "worst looking vehicle" away from Pontiac Aztek or Subaru Baja?
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Comment on Japan's mini kei truck sales surge in US despite safety concerns in ~transport
wundumguy Link ParentTrailers are the answer. I paid Uhaul <$500 to install a tow hitch on my Subaru Outback, and now I can rent a giant trailer online for ~$15 anytime I need it.Trailers are the answer. I paid Uhaul <$500 to install a tow hitch on my Subaru Outback, and now I can rent a giant trailer online for ~$15 anytime I need it.
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Comment on Montreal becomes largest North American city to eliminate mandatory minimum parking spots in ~transport
wundumguy Link ParentEncourages more foot and bike traffic, which encourages density, which reduces transit time, which leads to healthy cities with less traffic than it would have otherwise.Encourages more foot and bike traffic, which encourages density, which reduces transit time, which leads to healthy cities with less traffic than it would have otherwise.
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Comment on Maryland governor to pardon 175,000 marijuana convictions in sweeping order in ~society
wundumguy Link ParentDid they still hire you? What was the job?Did they still hire you? What was the job?
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Comment on How are you dealing with inflation regarding everyday enjoyment? in ~life
wundumguy LinkI've changed nothing about my behavior but I bitch about prices more.I've changed nothing about my behavior but I bitch about prices more.
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Comment on Amazon grows to over 750,000 robots as world's second-largest private employer replaces over 100,000 humans in ~tech
wundumguy Link ParentAgree, and it's awesome. Hell, even a conveyor belt replaces a human who would have otherwise had to walk a box back and forth.Agree, and it's awesome. Hell, even a conveyor belt replaces a human who would have otherwise had to walk a box back and forth.
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Comment on The internet used to be ✨fun✨ in ~tech
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Comment on Fellow hardline materialists, how do you "enchant" the world? in ~talk
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Comment on A US FDA-approved device offers a new treatment for tinnitus in ~health
wundumguy Link ParentIt's difficult to look at that picture with a pair of headphones and a tongue vibrator and conclude it's worth $4,000. Even considering R&D costs. Hope someone comes into the market and sells it...It's difficult to look at that picture with a pair of headphones and a tongue vibrator and conclude it's worth $4,000. Even considering R&D costs. Hope someone comes into the market and sells it for $100
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Comment on I just switched to an iPhone, what should I do to make the most of this change? in ~tech
wundumguy Link ParentSame. Tried the new iPhone because of USB C, two months later got a Pixel 8 and breathed a sigh of reliefSame. Tried the new iPhone because of USB C, two months later got a Pixel 8 and breathed a sigh of relief
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Comment on Parenthood venting thread in ~talk
wundumguy LinkI'm in a really good place right now with my five and three year old! Actually my youngest just got out of the hospital but she's bounced back SO FAST it's like it never happened. And actually we...I'm in a really good place right now with my five and three year old! Actually my youngest just got out of the hospital but she's bounced back SO FAST it's like it never happened. And actually we had to cancel our whole vacation to see the eclipse because of that.
But still! My first instinct when writing this reply is that I love my kids right now! And I actually enjoy spending time with them! So it gets better. I hated the younger months/years. But just remember that all this time is vanishingly temporary. One day they'll be out of the house and you'll only see your kid for holidays.
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Comment on Iowa hospital IT systems architect used a fake identity for thirty-five years in ~life
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Iowa hospital IT systems architect used a fake identity for thirty-five years
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Comment on Folks in those $100k+ jobs, corporate types, office workers... What would you say you actually do? in ~life
wundumguy Link ParentYou're my customer. I do what I can to make your life easier but nothing I make will ever remove the feeling of sitting under the Sword of Damocles.You're my customer. I do what I can to make your life easier but nothing I make will ever remove the feeling of sitting under the Sword of Damocles.
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Comment on Owning a dog is a complete misery at the moment in ~life.pets
wundumguy Link ParentI'm late to the party but I wanted to give you some reassurance. Many, many, many dogs live a great life spending 8hrs a day in their crate while their owners go to work. If your dog is cool in...I'm late to the party but I wanted to give you some reassurance. Many, many, many dogs live a great life spending 8hrs a day in their crate while their owners go to work. If your dog is cool in the crate, I hope the time from 7pm - when you got home was fine
Similar story here: I'm a guy whose mom cooked 95% of the time growing up, and I've carried the torch into my family. Tonight I'm making a stir fry where I just cut up some boneless chicken thighs into a frying pan, toss in veggies, add soy sauce, and cook til it looks delicious.
Easy stuff is great, but I'm passionate about smoking meats. That came out of nowhere because my mom was always cooking Italian food.