Random non sequitur posts catch-all thread

I would still drink the sh*ttiest light beer over the best IPA any day, however.

#LetPeopleLikeThings

PaladinTom wrote:

#LetPeopleLikeThings

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I enjoy this comic.

Had to Google that. So now that it’s “a meme” it’s okay to constantly crap on things and complain about things that people may like? Negativity and complain-about-literally-everything culture Has won? Got it. Thanks.

Zima was probably the best drink ever made.

#LetPeopleLikeThings

#LetPeopleNotLikeThings

Also the author killed the meme because it was just getting so overused for every little thing. People like things, people don't. I like several bands and genres of music many people dunk on. I have an Android phone, and those get made fun of non-stop. My life goes on.

Clearly light beer and LaCroix are deserving of a staunch defense. Don't let those poor, weak souls be bullied by those who hate them.

bnpederson wrote:

Clearly light beer and LaCroix are deserving of a staunch defense. Don't let those poor, weak souls be bullied by those who hate them.

Wait, LaCroix is just seltzer water, isn't it? Wasn't the king alcoholic drink of Summer 2019 White Claw?

"Opinions are like buttholes...."

Everyone has an opinion, one way or another. A few things really get under my skin though. When I see bad-faith discussions, or saying "this is objectively..." when the thing in question is obviously subjective (in which case "don't be a dick" applies more than "let people enjoy things"). Arguing from incomplete information, or repeating published critiques that were based on mistaken assumptions. Generally just making things up to back up an opinion.

Any one of those might push me over the line into "SOMEONE ON THE INTERNET IS WRONG" mode.

I am not the thickest skinned individual, but I like to think I'm getting better at ignoring baiting behavior. Life's too short to waste time teaching pigs to sing. Or whatever glib metaphor you prefer.

The word 'symmetrical' really ought to be a palindrome...

Prederick wrote:

#LetPeopleLikeThings

#LetPeopleNotLikeThings

Also the author killed the meme because it was just getting so overused for every little thing. People like things, people don't. I like several bands and genres of music many people dunk on. I have an Android phone, and those get made fun of non-stop. My life goes on.

Attacking things as bad. cool, you do you.

Attacking people who like the things you think are bad. Not cool, that makes you the asshole, maybe try not to do that?

Wow, this all escalated substantially. I propose that we all relax, have a beverage of our choice, and raise a glass to this fine community as we silently judge one another's taste in beer.

ClockworkHouse wrote:

Wow, this all escalated substantially. I propose that we all relax, have a beverage of our choice, and raise a glass to this fine community as we silently judge one another's taste in beer.

NO, NO, NO! YOU SHOULD BE HAVING A BEVERAGE OF MY CHOICE!!

Seems the U.S. citizens being evacuated from China are going to be in quarantine just around the corner from where I work. Also means I may end up trapped at work (or unable to get to work) if there is a train parked on the street, since they will have my alternative route closed off for the quarantine.

Juice bar franchise here has a giveaway for Coachella passes. Just the passes though, not flights. Win the chance to spend thousands of dollars! Seems ineffective to me. (Yes, I know some people would be in to it) .

Mermaidpirate wrote:

Juice bar franchise here has a giveaway for Coachella passes. Just the passes though, not flights. Win the chance to spend thousands of dollars! Seems ineffective to me. (Yes, I know some people would be in to it) .

Couldn't you flip them on Craigslist or Ebay or whatnot?

On a whim I bought a single blade safety razor, and I love it.

I use to use Gillette Mach 3 Super Street Fighter Turbo. The replacement blades for it cost way more than they should. I got tired of overpaying, so I tried the single blade safety razor.

There’s was a bit of a learning curve when I made the switch. The Mach 3 is super easy to use, and it’s designed so that you will not be likely to cut your face while using it. It really is a great product, but I’m tired of overpaying. The safety razor on the other hand is extremely likely to cause cuts if you aren’t being careful. Last night was the first time I didn’t draw blood while shaving. I’ve shaved with it about 10 times now. The main thing I was doing wrong was just using too much pressure. Last night I got the hang of how lightly you need to touch the blade to your face. Extremely lightly.

It’s hard to describe it without sounding like a tv advert. Just think of all of the adjectives that they use in a typical shaving ad and apply them to my olde tyme hipster safety razor.

Spoiler:

The closest shave a man can get
The most precise shave possible
It will make your face as smooth as a baby’s bottom. And you know how women love to make out with baby’s bottoms. (That one is from GTA IV)

I took the opposite tack, and grew a mountain man beard.

Now I'm only shaving the neck-beard every 3-4 days so I go through a single Mach 3 cartridge in 2 months.

So now I'm saving money AND looking like a hobo!

I shave weekly and go through a mach 3 cartridge once a year. I don't have a lot of hair to shave, but I'm still thinking about switching to a safety razor.

Didn't realize how many people didn't know how to make non-dairy hot chocolate. It's vegan, too.

You use peanut butter instead of milk mix. That's it. Hot water, cocoa mix, peanut butter. Alter ratios to suit your tastes.

LarryC wrote:

Didn't realize how many people didn't know how to make non-dairy hot chocolate. It's vegan, too.

You use peanut butter instead of milk mix. That's it. Hot water, cocoa mix, peanut butter. Alter ratios to suit your tastes.

I would imagine that it’s a delicious drink regardless of any dietary limitations or preferences.

RawkGWJ wrote:
LarryC wrote:

Didn't realize how many people didn't know how to make non-dairy hot chocolate. It's vegan, too.

You use peanut butter instead of milk mix. That's it. Hot water, cocoa mix, peanut butter. Alter ratios to suit your tastes.

I would imagine that it’s a delicious drink regardless of any dietary limitations or preferences.

I disagree, like most people with nut allergies, would disagree.

bnpederson wrote:
Mermaidpirate wrote:

Juice bar franchise here has a giveaway for Coachella passes. Just the passes though, not flights. Win the chance to spend thousands of dollars! Seems ineffective to me. (Yes, I know some people would be in to it) .

Couldn't you flip them on Craigslist or Ebay or whatnot?

Yeah, I assume so. I'd still feel a bit sad if I won a holiday I couldn't afford.

Mantid wrote:
RawkGWJ wrote:
LarryC wrote:

Didn't realize how many people didn't know how to make non-dairy hot chocolate. It's vegan, too.

You use peanut butter instead of milk mix. That's it. Hot water, cocoa mix, peanut butter. Alter ratios to suit your tastes.

I would imagine that it’s a delicious drink regardless of any dietary limitations or preferences.

I disagree, like most people with nut allergies, would disagree. :P

It is a delicious drink, but yes, people with nut allergies would not enjoy it. It's much easier than trying to find almond milk, though. Peanut butter is very easy to find.

Mermaidpirate wrote:
bnpederson wrote:
Mermaidpirate wrote:

Juice bar franchise here has a giveaway for Coachella passes. Just the passes though, not flights. Win the chance to spend thousands of dollars! Seems ineffective to me. (Yes, I know some people would be in to it) .

Couldn't you flip them on Craigslist or Ebay or whatnot?

Yeah, I assume so. I'd still feel a bit sad if I won a holiday I couldn't afford.

If it’s any consolation, Coachella is miserably hot. At the festival there’s absolutely no escaping it.

I caved and bought warhammer models. They will be delivered Monday. What if I open the Pandora's box just a little?

I just realized that today’s date is a palindrome.

02 02 2020 or 2020 02 02

either format works

For whatever reason, before I left the office today, I put the airbuds that came with my iPhone in my shirt pocket.

When I got home, I changed into non-work clothes, and left them there. I then proceeded to do a load of laundry, with my airbuds still in my shirt pocket. As I was getting the clothes out of the washing machine, I realized what I had done, and I was already planning a quick trip to the Apple Store to get a new pair.

Surprise: they still work! Maybe not forever, but for now, I don't notice any difference...

Be of good cheer. There was a news story recently about a fellow who swallowed an airbud, retrieved it later, washed it off and it still worked. So I guess those little things are pretty hardy.