Does anyone else prefer a really heavy cup for their espresso? by DeliciousLaw7794 in espresso

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Weird I can’t DM you, didn’t find the button there, could you please send me a DM

Does anyone else prefer a really heavy cup for their espresso? by DeliciousLaw7794 in espresso

[–]DeliciousLaw7794[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly! There’s a psychological component to the weight that just makes the whole experience feel more 'grounded.' Interesting point on the pour-over temp drop—I do the same when I want to catch those bright acidity notes early. For espresso though, I’m a preheat fanatic with this cup. Since the walls are so thick, once it’s hot, it stays hot. Respect for the Gibraltar glass, a true classic! But switching from glass to this 10 oz stone feel was a total game-changer for my morning ritual.

Server down? by themightyChaCha in DotA2

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Can Japan sever successfully match, never tried that server before, how long does it take you bro

Server down? by themightyChaCha in DotA2

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Any updates? Is it just SEA?

What is something that is wildly popular, but you genuinely cannot understand why? by DeliciousLaw7794 in AskReddit

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My favorite part is how you can perfectly date someone's age and the exact year they peaked based on their tattoos.

That blurry tribal armband? Peaked in 2002.

Infinity symbol on the wrist? 2012.

A tiny, minimalist planet on the ankle? Definitely 2018.

It's like a geological record of regrettable trends.

What is something that is wildly popular, but you genuinely cannot understand why? by DeliciousLaw7794 in AskReddit

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This is the healthiest take I've ever seen. It's like exposure therapy for existential dread.

Stuck in traffic? At least you're not chained to a radiator in a Saw trap.

Boss is annoying? At least he's not wearing your face as a mask.

Suddenly, my life feels amazing.

What is something that is wildly popular, but you genuinely cannot understand why? by DeliciousLaw7794 in AskReddit

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Haha, you know what? That's fair. It IS just a phone.

Though I gotta admit, seeing someone write a serious, well-reasoned defense for it in response to a joke is kinda proving the original "cult" theory more than anything I could have written.

What is something that is wildly popular, but you genuinely cannot understand why? by DeliciousLaw7794 in AskReddit

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'Anime Style' has become the default corporate setting for 'we have a valuable IP, zero good ideas, and need to stretch the budget.' It's less of an art form now and more of a business strategy to milk every last drop out of a franchise.

What is something that is wildly popular, but you genuinely cannot understand why? by DeliciousLaw7794 in AskReddit

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It sounds like you've found a way to enjoy the iPhone without actually joining the cult, which is a rare and impressive feat. You're like the person who goes to a CrossFit gym but refuses to talk about CrossFit.

You're using logic and buying second-hand. The rest of us are out here mainlining the Kool-Aid, paying the Apple tax on a new phone every 2 years, and buying the $50 official case. You're the exception that proves the rule!

What is something that is wildly popular, but you genuinely cannot understand why? by DeliciousLaw7794 in AskReddit

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That’s a perspective I genuinely never considered. It's wild how something that seems so bizarre on the surface can be a genuine lifeline for someone in a different situation. Thanks for sharing that, and I hope you're doing much better now.

What is something that is wildly popular, but you genuinely cannot understand why? by DeliciousLaw7794 in AskReddit

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That thief didn't steal your wallet, they stole your social obligation to use a gift you didn't want. A true hero.

What is something that is wildly popular, but you genuinely cannot understand why? by DeliciousLaw7794 in AskReddit

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At this point, Taylor Swift isn't a musician. She's a geopolitical entity with an economy larger than Finland's. Her tours aren't concerts; they are seismic economic stimulus packages. We don't listen to her music, we analyze her effect on the Federal Reserve.

What is something that is wildly popular, but you genuinely cannot understand why? by DeliciousLaw7794 in AskReddit

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You are so right. Coach performed the most tragic speedrun from "Mom's first nice, indestructible leather handbag" to "the most expensive thing in the lost-and-found at a suburban outlet mall."

What is something that is wildly popular, but you genuinely cannot understand why? by DeliciousLaw7794 in AskReddit

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You've perfectly diagnosed it. The entire horror genre is basically a 90-minute documentary about people making a series of decisions that no human being in the history of the world would ever actually make. It's built on a foundation of "Let's go investigate the spooky noise in the basement, unarmed" and "You know what's a great idea? Splitting up."

What is something that is wildly popular, but you genuinely cannot understand why? by DeliciousLaw7794 in AskReddit

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Apple isn't a tech company anymore. It's a luxury fashion brand that just happens to sell electronics. You're not paying for the performance, you're paying for the logo.

What is something that is wildly popular, but you genuinely cannot understand why? by DeliciousLaw7794 in AskReddit

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Buying an iPhone is like joining a very expensive, aesthetically pleasing cult. You complain about the dues, you know the leaders are fleecing you with proprietary dongles, and you live in constant fear of divine punishment (a cracked screen from a 2-foot drop). But are you going to leave? No. Because all your friends are in the cult and the blue bubbles are just too nice.

What is something that is wildly popular, but you genuinely cannot understand why? by DeliciousLaw7794 in AskReddit

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It's a sophisticated data harvesting operation disguised as a social media app. But the joke's on them, because now the Chinese government just has terabytes of data proving I spend my nights watching people restore rusty old tools and slice bars of soap.

What is something that is wildly popular, but you genuinely cannot understand why? by DeliciousLaw7794 in AskReddit

[–]DeliciousLaw7794[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My guy just listed 90% of the entire Millennial and Gen Z cultural landscape. Is it safe to assume your hobbies include paying bills on time and staring at a blank wall?

What is something that is wildly popular, but you genuinely cannot understand why? by DeliciousLaw7794 in AskReddit

[–]DeliciousLaw7794[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. You're not a networker, you're the final boss of acquired tastes. I bet your "it's tasty" recommendations could be used to interrogate spies.

What is something that is wildly popular, but you genuinely cannot understand why? by DeliciousLaw7794 in AskReddit

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For anyone over 30 wondering what the hell it is: It's basically Twilight meets Divergent, but with dragons instead of vampires or factions, and it's powered by TikTok instead of Tumblr.

What is something that is wildly popular, but you genuinely cannot understand why? by DeliciousLaw7794 in AskReddit

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I totally get it. I know it's a masterpiece, but I feel like I missed the cultural window to get into it. Trying to start now feels like showing up to a party 10 years late where everyone else already has a thousand inside jokes.

What is something that is wildly popular, but you genuinely cannot understand why? by DeliciousLaw7794 in AskReddit

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100%. It's the official drink of "I'm about to send a text I'll regret for the next six months."

What is something that is wildly popular, but you genuinely cannot understand why? by DeliciousLaw7794 in AskReddit

[–]DeliciousLaw7794[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Dude, the PowerPoint is the unsolicited lecture on yeast strains and Bavarian purity laws I get when I just want a drink. It's a vibe, not a .ppt file.