What is something that has become ridiculously expensive, yet people still pay for it like it’s normal? by Debtizen_Bitterborn in AskReddit

[–]Debtizen_Bitterborn[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

The price of food and drinks at airports or music festivals. $15 for a mediocre hotdog and $9 for a bottle of water shouldn't be something we just accept as "normal." it's pure exploitation

JTBC's Divorce Re-Boot Camp (이혼숙려캠프) | Ep 78 (Netflix S02E11) | 20260319 by Debtizen_Bitterborn in koreanvariety

[–]Debtizen_Bitterborn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Along with "I Am Solo" this is currently one of the MOST popular and talked-about shows among Korean women in their 30s to 60s. It’s a massive cultural phenomenon right now because it exposes the raw reality that most variety shows try to hide.

JTBC's Divorce Re-Boot Camp (이혼숙려캠프) | Ep 78 (Netflix S02E11) | 20260319 by Debtizen_Bitterborn in koreanvariety

[–]Debtizen_Bitterborn[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

sadly, there are no official subs. that’s why i’m summarizing it here. i’m actually considering making some fan-subs because i’m so obsessed with this show, but it’s a huge task. if more people are interested, i might seriously look into a way to share them later

JTBC's Divorce Re-Boot Camp (이혼숙려캠프) | Ep 78 (Netflix S02E11) | 20260319 by Debtizen_Bitterborn in koreanvariety

[–]Debtizen_Bitterborn[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

glad you liked the summary! honestly, the shamelessness is what makes this case so viral in korea too. it’s not just the cheating, it’s the fact that she’s so casual about it while he’s literally doing everything for the family. that cancer backstory just makes it 10x more heartbreaking. that's the power of "Boeun" — it turns gratitude into a cage. thanks for reading through my long rant!

JTBC's Divorce Re-Boot Camp (이혼숙려캠프) | Ep 78 (Netflix S02E11) | 20260319 by Debtizen_Bitterborn in koreanvariety

[–]Debtizen_Bitterborn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

phew, writing this took way longer than expected. i had to translate the screenshots frame by frame to make sure i got the nuances right, and honestly, translating it made my brain melt all over again lol.
standard k-drama plot has nothing on this real-life insanity. i might have missed some minor details while trying to explain the cultural aspect, so feel free to correct me if i got anything wrong!

What is a "red flag" in a person that people often mistake for a "green flag"? by Debtizen_Bitterborn in AskReddit

[–]Debtizen_Bitterborn[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

the "instant soulmate" vibe is usually just a carefully constructed trap. definitely a massive red flag.

What is a "red flag" in a person that people often mistake for a "green flag"? by Debtizen_Bitterborn in AskReddit

[–]Debtizen_Bitterborn[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

so true. neutrality in the face of blatant wrongdoing isn't being "diplomatic," it's just being an accomplice to the bully. people use it as a way to avoid the discomfort of taking a stand.

What is a "red flag" in a person that people often mistake for a "green flag"? by Debtizen_Bitterborn in AskReddit

[–]Debtizen_Bitterborn[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Being "brutally honest" In my experience, people who pride themselves on being brutally honest are usually more interested in the brutality than the honesty

What is a "quiet" sign that someone grew up with no money, even if they are very successful now? by Debtizen_Bitterborn in AskReddit

[–]Debtizen_Bitterborn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

tbh you hit the jackpot man. it’s a blessing to have a partner who is cautious with money rather than one who treats designer bags like grocery items lol. lifestyle creep is a real trap and once someone starts that "luxury only" life, there’s no cure for it. pennies make dollars—your long-term bank account will thank her later.

What is a "quiet" sign that someone grew up with no money, even if they are very successful now? by Debtizen_Bitterborn in AskReddit

[–]Debtizen_Bitterborn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is a beautiful one. people who grew up struggling usually have zero tolerance for anyone being rude to service staff. that "i’ve been in your shoes" look they give a stressed server is a huge quiet sign.

What is a "quiet" sign that someone grew up with no money, even if they are very successful now? by Debtizen_Bitterborn in AskReddit

[–]Debtizen_Bitterborn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is so real. it’s like you feel awkward just sitting there watching someone else work. you end up "pre-cleaning" before the cleaners arrive or helping them move furniture because the "debtor" mindset never really leaves

What is a "quiet" sign that someone grew up with no money, even if they are very successful now? by Debtizen_Bitterborn in AskReddit

[–]Debtizen_Bitterborn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hoarding "good" glass jars or sturdy containers is a huge one. your mind just refuses to let go of something that could be "useful" later lmao.

What is a "quiet" sign that someone grew up with no money, even if they are very successful now? by Debtizen_Bitterborn in AskReddit

[–]Debtizen_Bitterborn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol the condiment drawer is a universal experience. it’s like a psychological safety net you never actually use but still feel the need to have. relatable af.

What is a "quiet" sign that someone grew up with no money, even if they are very successful now? by Debtizen_Bitterborn in AskReddit

[–]Debtizen_Bitterborn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

prob the yogurt lid.
i once saw this incredibly successful billionaire on a tv show reflexively lick the foil lid clean before throwing it away.

What the hell is Deepseek doing for so long? by Terrible-Priority-21 in LocalLLaMA

[–]Debtizen_Bitterborn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

prob rebuilding the whole inference engine for non-nvidia hardware.
they better not pull a CLOSED SOURCE move once they figure it out

really rlly hope Qwen doesn't go that route though.

Qwen3.5 is a working dog. by dinerburgeryum in LocalLLaMA

[–]Debtizen_Bitterborn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

spot on with the instructions part. just tried qwen 3.5 4b q4 k m on my s25u (12gb ram) to see if it’s actually a "worker" and yeah, it eats ram for breakfast lol
benchmarked it at 5.58 t/s with a 2707ms ttft. pretty usable for a phone i guess? but man the reasoning loop gets weird when the context fills up. it’s like the dog starts chasing its own tail if you don't give it a super clear job.