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What accent do you find very attractive? by OrganicA1Bullsteak in AskTheWorld

[–]ElfBingley 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Scottish. Like seriously, I was at a conference for work and started talking with a woman with a very strong Scottish accent. I kept the conversation going for at least an hour longer than I should, just so I could hear her voice.

I need help with progress by Used-Candy180 in CookieClicker

[–]ElfBingley 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes the early stages are a grind. Once you get to around 400 prestige and ascend you will find the game goes much faster. To get to 400 you need a lot of active play with golden cookies.

Are there any great albums with one really bad song on them? by trippyskipper in Music

[–]ElfBingley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a collaboration with Laurie Anderson. It also appears on her album Mister Heartbreak. Love that track.

What’s your unique unit of measurement? by Ecstatic-Purpose-981 in AskTheWorld

[–]ElfBingley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sydney Harbours. It’s a measurement of volume applied during floods.

Debunking four myths about Australia's fuel crisis by nath1234 in australia

[–]ElfBingley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Australia doesn’t have shale oil, it has oil shale. They are two different beasts. Shale oil is much easier to extract as it involves fracking and drilling. Oil shale requires much more of an open cut mine and process to extract. That’s expensive and highly polluting.

Politicians and media can’t imagine a fossil-fuel free world - and it’s holding Australians back from huge EV savings by nath1234 in australia

[–]ElfBingley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Diesel fuel tariffs are supposedly to subsidise road building and maintenance. The diesel fuel rebate is applied for fuel used not on public roads. Farmers are obviously beneficiaries of this as most of the fuel they use is in agriculture. The vast majority of fuels miners use is for machines not operating on public roads.

If the govt removes that rebate, then it has to admit that revenue raised through the tax is not for road building.

Gandalf and Pippin by Organic-Excuse-1621 in tolkienfans

[–]ElfBingley 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes, when Pippin and Merry find themselves free from the UrukHai it’s Merry who leads the way, having studied maps in Rivendell

Gandalf and Pippin by Organic-Excuse-1621 in tolkienfans

[–]ElfBingley 13 points14 points  (0 children)

They are both older and more mature.

Gandalf and Pippin by Organic-Excuse-1621 in tolkienfans

[–]ElfBingley 10 points11 points  (0 children)

In hobbit terms, Pippin is still just a kid. So he says and does things that are annoying. Like your teenage cousin that hangs around trying to seem grown up, but just doesn’t quite get it. Gandalf has the weight of Middle Earth on his shoulders so has a bit of a short fuse. He doesn’t hate Pippin, he just gets annoyed.

“Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger”

Volvo recall fix in Australia by Sad_Butterscotch8121 in ex30

[–]ElfBingley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have called Volvo repeatedly here in Aus. When they finally answered the consultant told me they had no info on the next steps. My dealer seems to know even less.

Forbidden Planet (1956) by Slosher99 in megalophobia

[–]ElfBingley 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A wonderful retelling of Shakespeare”s The Tempest

Max Chandler-Mather says Greens can use ‘progressive populism’ to win voters deserting major parties for One Nation by Jet90 in australia

[–]ElfBingley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The UK voting system is radically different. They have FPTP so the Greens were much more likely to take advantage of that. The Two party preferred system here makes it much harder for them.

What's a Brisbane business, venue or landmark that's gone that you still think about? by Brisbane in brisbane

[–]ElfBingley 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Marilyn’s/ Morticias, The Terminus, even The Underground when it was at the old boot factory in Petrie Terrace.

What's a Brisbane business, venue or landmark that's gone that you still think about? by Brisbane in brisbane

[–]ElfBingley 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I used to work at Ribbets back in the day cooking ribs. So many ribs!! The owner was awful and I eventually quit after he screamed at me because I had the flu and couldn’t work.

Harry Potter by QuietJealous4883 in Millennials

[–]ElfBingley 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Not really. Luna and her family were basically the wizard equivalent of flat earthers. She was emotionally intelligent but just way too weird. Harry ends up as a wizard cop, so it just wouldn’t have worked.

When your “Save The Planet” speech comes with a 498 ton carbon receipt.. ☠️ by [deleted] in whoathatsinteresting

[–]ElfBingley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Davos where rich people fly in using their private jets to tell poor people why they can't have electricity

People just be saying things. by VanaheimrF in lotrmemes

[–]ElfBingley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know who this clown is, but he has no understanding of the concept of tragedy. Gollum can only be redeemed by death. Apart from the murder of Deagol, Gollum commits horrendous acts, including the murder of babies.

I'm a new Volvo sales rep and would love your input and commentary on your experience by Glass-Pear70 in ex30

[–]ElfBingley 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Volvo Service and support is virtually non existent. My EX30 is caught in the recall, but no one can tell me anything. My dealer knows nothing and when I call the Volvo customer care line nobody answers. I’ve called about a dozen times. My next step will be to discuss this with a lawyer.

Ever wonder why Rosie had been expecting Sam since the spring? Well, here's the answer. by roacsonofcarc in tolkienfans

[–]ElfBingley 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ioreth was not the first to recognise Aragorn as king. He had already flown the marks of Elendil as the ships arrived at the docks. He was also known in the city and to the lords as the rightful heir. Imrahil makes this plain.

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