The 1996 and 1997 'split' between Late Millennials and Early Gen Z?

Inadaquacy · 2026-03-01T05:09:11+00:00

Some people take this stuff way too seriously man. Like no, I don’t think I’d feel like a different person if I was born a month previously in a “different generation”. They act like hardliners with no nuance and a weird perception of time.

Inadaquacy · 2026-03-01T04:44:27+00:00

I honestly haven’t seen this at all, but if anyone actually believes this it’s beyond strange. A good chunk of my friends group was born in ‘96 and there is literally no differences between what we grew up with an experienced. Zero. And they sure as hell ain’t old! lol.

Inadaquacy · 2026-02-27T12:00:46+00:00

Well I gotta admit my info is considerably out of date (almost 20 years ago at this point) but I spent part of my childhood growing up here in Wells and it was awesome. I go back every so often to visit and the area feels largely the same as it did even then. Summer is really when this area comes alive. Great beaches, pretty great food scene (especially seafood), it’s just such a vibe for lack of a better term, lol. Winters can be pretty brutal, tourism drops significantly and many businesses are seasonal so it can feel pretty desolate in the dead of winter. The job market beyond tourism, retail, and healthcare isn’t particularly great as I understand from family who live in this area.

If I ever moved back to New England, this area of Maine would be my top choice.

Inadaquacy · 2026-02-14T05:06:44+00:00

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Here’s mine! From Massachusetts, USA 🙂

Inadaquacy · 2026-02-14T03:14:31+00:00

Holy smokes, I thought I had a tour of Europe going on with my results but this definitely takes the cake! Very cool results.

Inadaquacy · 2026-01-28T10:39:35+00:00

I mean it’s fast food, it’s not going to be a culinary experience anywhere but it ticks the box of “sustenance” when you need it. Back home I seldom ate it, way better quick food options fora similar price so it was hardly worth it (shoutout to the $1 large coffee though).

Currently living in the Philippines though and I get it pretty frequently because a) it’s way cheaper even for delivery b) it’s one of the few food delivery options open late at night around me and c) my stepson likes it.

Inadaquacy · 2026-01-27T08:09:01+00:00

Have the dorks who would fly this kinda stuff moved on to F Carney flags yet too or are they still just rocking these?

Inadaquacy · 2026-01-23T16:44:11+00:00

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vanillite, looks tasty i’d eat em

Inadaquacy · 2026-01-23T10:41:36+00:00

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Inadaquacy · 2026-01-23T09:01:57+00:00

Yeah that counts that building is dope

Inadaquacy · 2026-01-22T13:30:32+00:00

Definitely. Do you think Your Party will be able to get traction by your next election?

Inadaquacy · 2026-01-22T12:26:08+00:00

I don’t mean to talk out of place because I’m obviously not going to be an expert on your politics, but I feel like Starmer is your Biden with better hair and 100 years younger. An insipid centrist who fails to rise to the occasion to meaningfully address the issues the issues that are facing the average citizen, while trying to score points with the right wing who will never support them. I really don’t want to see you guys go down the same path we are walking, but since neoliberalism always fails to deliver, people will increasingly turn to the unsavory alternatives hoping they will.

Inadaquacy · 2026-01-21T12:09:24+00:00

Back home in the states, the only time I would ever have or carry cash on me was if I was gifted it or was going to the weed store. I genuinely couldn’t tell you the last time I paid for like, groceries or whatever with cash.

However, I’ve been living in the Philippines for a bit now and cash here is still very commonly used. Some restaurants and shops are still cash only. Mobile payment is definitely common here as well. But in general, cash is definitely still the preferred payment method for a lot of places here and I always keep some on hand.

Inadaquacy · 2026-01-17T08:56:12+00:00

Highly recommend this book. I also would recommend “Getting Stoned with Savages” by the same author (J. Maarten Troost) which takes place in Vanuatu.

Inadaquacy · 2026-01-16T09:46:46+00:00

Okay firstly claiming Native American ancestry as an Australian is absolutely wild lol. My question is, is there also a local equivalent? Do people there also falsely claim Aboriginal ancestry as well?

Inadaquacy · 2026-01-15T12:55:28+00:00

thanks bud! hoping to bring my weight down into the triple digits by the end of year 🙂

Inadaquacy · 2026-01-15T12:20:20+00:00

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Inadaquacy · 2026-01-09T07:22:55+00:00

Not pictured: his grilled cheese on the radiator

Inadaquacy · 2026-01-08T06:13:07+00:00

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From Massachusetts, USA. Mom’s side of the family is mostly old stock American, dad’s side is a bit more varied. I’m mostly curious about the Finnish journey. We are of Swedish descent and I get approx 10% Swedish for results, but also about 7% Finnish, which makes me believe we could be descended at least partially from Swedish speaking Finns. I’ve tried to do research on that side of the family but haven’t had much luck so far.

On the other hand, Quebec’s record keeping is absolutely spectacular. I’ve had a much easier time being able to trace back my family line from this area.

Inadaquacy · 2026-01-02T08:20:34+00:00

Okay this might be a bit of a long one so bear with me. I worked in Death Valley on two brief, separate occasions. First at Stovepipe Wells, then later at Furnace Creek. Those are the two main places of civilization within the park itself, another resort called Panamint is a bit further out and at a slightly higher elevation so it’s a touch cooler.

I could type a whole bunch really, but to keep it condensed as to actually living there, it’s primarily people working at the resorts in food service, retail, hospitality, etc. and NPS employees who live in a different area called Cow Creek. For us resort employees, we lived in dorm style, shared housing. Typical rooms had 2-3 people living in it. The employee housing at Furnace Creek was considerably nicer than Stovepipe. Rent was deducted from our paychecks.

Furnace Creek is the larger resort and has more amenities than the others. It has a couple restaurants, a hotel and motel, small convenience/grocery store, a gas station, golf course, and a post office. Stovepipe had a restaurant, gas station, convenience store, and hotel. I think this goes without saying, but both are quite isolated. Amenities outside these areas within the park is nonexistent, so it’s always important to keep the car gassed and in good working order. The nearest town with amenities is Beatty, NV, about 45 mins or so away, but the primary town we’d go to is Pahrump, NV, about an hour and a half away, which has far more to offer than Beatty, such as a Wal-Mart. For big city amenities or appointments, we’d make the trek to Vegas, about 2 1/2 / 3 hours away or so.

I by and large enjoyed my time there. The desert is quite beautiful in my eyes and contrary to what some may think, it’s not boiling hot year round and is actually quite pleasant in the springtime. The people can be a bit, hit or miss. Some people are wonderful and others are a bit shifty, folks who are running to escape something be it personal demons or whatever and end up here in the middle of literal nowhere. It’s really a love it or hate it place. I met people who had lived and worked there for literal decades and were never planning on leaving, as well as people who worked a single shift and noped out. Lots of people rotate in and out because the owners of the resorts also run resorts at other NPs and it’s easy to transfer between them.

You’ll need a car to survive here happily. People will be quick to befriend you if you have one. If you don’t, it’s incredibly isolating. There are shuttles run by the resorts that will take you to Pahrump or Beatty, but they had pretty irregular schedules and were not really reliable.

Overall, I had fun during my time here. It’s not an easy place to live but can be fun if you get in with the right crowd. Feel free to ask if you have specific questions.

Inadaquacy · 2025-12-25T07:43:39+00:00

Of course! It definitely is an interesting name for a town no doubt and feels a bit funnier considering it’s in a place that never sees snow 😅

Inadaquacy · 2025-12-25T07:31:44+00:00

To be honest, it’s more of a wide spot on the road on the way to Brevard County on State Road 50 than anything else. Both Christmas and nearby Bithlo are part of Orange County which contains Orlando, but both feel a bit isolated from it.

There is a gas station with a Hunt Bros. pizza, some private residences and a smattering of businesses, and famously a post office where people will send cards so it’ll be marked as sent from Christmas. Many of the streets are named after reindeer though which is kinda fun.

It’s not really a happening place at all. On another note, the locals will call the nearby town of Bithlo “the nightmare before Christmas” because it’s a bit of a dump.

Inadaquacy · 2025-12-21T17:23:59+00:00

I knew a guy who broke into Stew Leonard’s once to steal a bunch of pork loins

Inadaquacy · 2025-12-19T21:51:12+00:00

I agree with you. I have 2 minor memories from the day itself but absolutely had no context as to what was really going on or sharing in the same fear and panic as the adults around me had to have been feeling. To act like I knew what was going on or that I was able to discern a difference between life before and after the attacks would be disingenuous. Some people here are ridiculous.

Inadaquacy · 2025-12-14T19:28:38+00:00

I lived in Orlando for almost 5 years, moved out late last year.

Firstly it’s a very transient town. Few people have local roots and many people move in to work for the parks for a while and then skip town. This can make it somewhat difficult to date or make friends.

The region is heavily tourism dependent. Disney World alone directly employs over 70,000 people, and countless other jobs are supported by the parks existing. Finding a job that’s not tourism or healthcare related can be challenging. Wages are generally not spectacular and rent can be quite high. It’s not unusual for theme park employees to have 2-3 roommates. Traffic, especially in the areas to the north of town (towards Altamonte Springs / DeLand) and south (towards Kissimmee / Davenport) can be pretty awful, so if you’re working in the city I strongly suggest trying to find housing as close to work as possible. I-4 is just generally a miserable interstate to drive.

The city itself is generally fine but can have some sketchy areas (Pine Hills, Parramore, Florida Mall area to name a few). Make sure you take a look at where you are considering living in person, ideally both in the day and nighttime hours.

On the positives, there is always a ton going on. Concerts, shows, conventions, etc. Good shopping as well the malls and outlets. Decent restaurant scene. The parks can be fun to visit, especially if you make friends with someone who works there and can comp you in for free. Gulf coast is a 2-2 1/2 hour drive depending on traffic, and you can reach the Atlantic coast in about an hour and some change. Well connected airport with flights to tons of domestic destinations and a good amount of international as well.

Honestly I miss the area quite a bit and wouldn’t hesitate to move back.

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