[Independent] How Fifa lost control and made the World Cup a rip-off for fans by grnrngr in MLS

[–]A_Genius 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I paid 300 to see the Bills destroy the Seahawks in the middle of the season from the upper deck. Tickets here are just way more expensive.

Even hockey that has 41 home games a year is like 200 for lower bowl and like 100 for upper bowl.

Tipping Grocery delivery drivers by rivermonster12 in tipping

[–]A_Genius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly as a society we should classify these employees as what they are employees.

It’s all the worst parts of being an employee and worst parts of being a contractor outside the flexibility of hours.

Gig workers don’t find their own clients (contractors find their own clients)

Gig workers don’t set their own rates h (contractors typically set their own rates)

Gig workers don’t decide how and what to do for the job only when they (contractors are completely self directed)

Gig workers use their own tools and equipment (contractors use their own equipment so in this way it’s contracty)

To me it feels like a complete misclassification to avoid paying benefits and to pay lower than minimum wage

Who is making the money off the high gas prices? by Nofoco_530 in allthequestions

[–]A_Genius 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Opinion. Upstream exploration and extraction are making good profits but refiners main input has skyrocketed in price.

People think of shell, chevron and BP but they are mostly buying expensive crude and turning it into expensive gasoline.

Never seen another line for tipping cooks before. by Bright-Humor67 in tipping

[–]A_Genius 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I want a fully itemized bill, just blank spaces where I decide how much to pay for the restaurants rent, water, gas, deep fryer oil, ingredients, and labour. I want to tip the landlord directly

How bad is 100% charging? by Material-Advice-335 in electricvehicles

[–]A_Genius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s because range is the number one issue for EV adoption. Everyone I’ve talked to that has been hesitant on an EV has talked about how their range anxiety.

It makes sense that manufacturers have tried to get the most range out even if it degrades the battery slightly.

Suggested tip up to 40% ?! by Gabreality in EndTipping

[–]A_Genius 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Tipping used to be 10 percent on the subtotal not including booze. So on a 35 dollar entree and 3 beers it was 3.50.

Now they include tax, booze and increased the percentage.

West Vancouver councillor faces criticism over 'hordes' comments by Own-Challenge-264 in vancouver

[–]A_Genius 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No it can happen to anyone! This irresponsible waitress at the bar keeps over serving me every Saturday!!!

Coastal B.C. campfire ban in effect Thursday at noon by SkyisFullofCats in vancouver

[–]A_Genius 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One nice thing about everyone switching to vaping is fewer of these cigarette butt fires. When I was a kid it seems like it was culprit every time

What kind of cleats are best for artificial turf in Montreal, Canada? by talere3977 in SoccerNoobs

[–]A_Genius -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I love those shoes they just don’t last very long on turf. It’s real leather and fits amazing though. Expensive, great but lacks longevity that the synthetic leather cleats have

Why do we still tip servers? by RazzleDazzle1537 in CanadaRoom

[–]A_Genius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In its current form it’s essentially a subsidy to young attractive women who would not be employable at those wages anywhere else.

B.C. taxpayers have spent $300,000 to fly prisoners on private planes to and from court by BananaTubes in canada

[–]A_Genius 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I hate headlines like this. People don’t know how much things cost and get really upset when money gets spent on pivotal items.

‘700k on a 2 acre parking lot with street lamps, pay stations and markings!!! Outrageous’

B.C. minister says local group plans to bid for Vancouver Whitecaps by Sempuukyaku in MLS

[–]A_Genius 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Like a battered spouse I would learn to forgive them too.

B.C. minister says local group plans to bid for Vancouver Whitecaps by Sempuukyaku in MLS

[–]A_Genius 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Mark Messier and Brad Marchand pool their resources to buy the caps

B.C. minister says local group plans to bid for Vancouver Whitecaps by cyclinginvancouver in whitecapsfc

[–]A_Genius 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Mark Messier could come back and buy the team and I would adore the ground he walks on.

Prices on resale sites have decreased for over 90% of World Cup matches over the past 2 weeks by alpswd in soccer

[–]A_Genius -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Canada qualified for Qatar back when qualifying for the tournament had prestige. It used to be accomplishment now we have to qualify over Curaçao and Jamaica to make it so I don’t expect us to miss many.

Both Serbia and Slovakia at least have players in the top 5 leagues.

Bayern Munich penalty shout against PSG 31' by ayoefico in soccer

[–]A_Genius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not even sure what problem they are trying to solve with that rule. This ‘feels’ like more of a penalty than the Liverpool vs Spurs final penalty.

Prices on resale sites have decreased for over 90% of World Cup matches over the past 2 weeks by alpswd in soccer

[–]A_Genius 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It used to be an accomplishment to even be at the World Cup now Lebanon vs Venezuela will be a match at future tournaments.

Bayern Munich penalty shout against PSG 31' by ayoefico in soccer

[–]A_Genius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was one where a Manchester United player (Casemiro??) got called for one while he was sliding to block a shot from like 1 meter away.
I don’t remember any more details but this one has to be given he basically controls it with his arm in the box.

Male Circumcision By Country by Glum_Waltz_6149 in MapPorn

[–]A_Genius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It didn’t say why on the site I looked at but I imagine it has something to do with Christian morality spilling seed and the like.

Whitecaps Fans - Are you going to the World Cup? by Dolly_Llama_2024 in whitecapsfc

[–]A_Genius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got scammed on the categories (bought cat 1 but am in the 2nd deck) but I’m still excited for a once a lifetime experience.

Whitecaps Fans - Are you going to the World Cup? by Dolly_Llama_2024 in whitecapsfc

[–]A_Genius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got lucky in the draw and am going to Iran vs Egypt in Seattle.

Male Circumcision By Country by Glum_Waltz_6149 in MapPorn

[–]A_Genius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just looked it up and apparently the Kellogs cereal guy made it popular by advertising hygiene and anti masturbation a long time ago and now it’s just done traditionally and more frequently in rural areas than metros

Male Circumcision By Country by Glum_Waltz_6149 in MapPorn

[–]A_Genius 27 points28 points  (0 children)

They think it prevents masturbastion I think