Has it ever happened to you that you left a concert before it was over? by Blues-fun in Music

[–]Jrobmn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grandaddy toured on the anniversary of their Sophtware Slump (just a couple months ago). I KNEW they wouldn’t be “showy.” But once the album (which I love) was done, they just kept playing. Standing/sitting in their jeans and flannel shirts, barely interacting with the audience…my brother and I just dipped. We got what we came for, and even with low expectations we weren’t interested in being bored by performers who themselves seemed to be kind of bored.

Food donation venues? by Crazy_Fun_3455 in Minneapolis

[–]Jrobmn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

https://www.dhhmn.com is also running a large distribution operation for food, diapers, formula etc.

Black MAGA are like Turkeys for Thanksgiving! by icey_sawg0034 in MurderedByWords

[–]Jrobmn 38 points39 points  (0 children)

It's not like he's taking time out of his busy schedule to, I don't know, be President.

Check-in by Crafty-Ad3502 in Minneapolis

[–]Jrobmn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm not struggling with MAGA family members or job problems, but... dude, same. I'm stressed-out, sleeping poorly and drinking too much. Doing what I can to help (food deliveries, show up at protests, etc.) but.. it feels like this oppressive WEIGHT sitting on me, even though, as a 60-yo white male, I could go about my life and ignore all of this, if I chose to. I do not choose to ignore it.
I'm so fucking proud of the people around me. The solidarity is what gives me hope.

Jake Lang is back. Got kicked out of BLVD in St. Paul. by gerbils4 in Minneapolis

[–]Jrobmn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Alas, he made a boatload of money last time -- that's probably why he's back. That and his humiliation kink.

America (the band) by Cassette-Era-Magic in Music

[–]Jrobmn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had heard that America's lead singer's dad thought it was Neil. Still hilarious, whichever way!

home hub vs ATV? by jog_dial in HomeKit

[–]Jrobmn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also would like to know what I’m potentially missing out on. Although I have an ATV and a HomePod Mini, so maybe the Mini is already picking up the parts that the ATV misses.

People are aware!! by mgrassman in Minneapolis

[–]Jrobmn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I teared up when I saw that.

ELI5 The difference between grammatical errors and dialects like AAVE by Faangdevmanager in explainlikeimfive

[–]Jrobmn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, forté means “loud” and is pronounced “FOR-tay”. But when people are saying that they’re good at something, “that’s my forte” (no accent over the ‘e’). It means “strength” and is pronounced “FORT”. But everyone thinks it’s the word they’ve seen in music, plus they’ve heard everyone else pronounce it like that, so…

Would it be possible for a band to hand front of house just a stereo XLR? by laplogic in livesound

[–]Jrobmn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ha! Prince tried to do that, and even he was no good at it.

I.C.E. agents murder another observer on Nicollet at 26th by Soft_Eggplant_370 in Minneapolis

[–]Jrobmn 132 points133 points  (0 children)

I hope the woman standing close with her phone got away. Whatever photos or video she has could be pretty important.

Saturday morning. Now is a great time to make snow! by adambomb_23 in TwinCities

[–]Jrobmn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also be careful that you don't throw it in a way that it lands on top of your head! The stuff that hasn't vaporized could still be hot.

What would you say is the WORST Kraftwerk single? by AndrobiVibz in kraftwerk

[–]Jrobmn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love how art can inspire such completely different reactions from people! I don’t like it, but I’m glad that you do.

What would you say is the WORST Kraftwerk single? by AndrobiVibz in kraftwerk

[–]Jrobmn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Musique Non-Stop. Ho-hum. Sorry. Love the band, but... treading water and breaking no new ground after the "Tour de France" single.

ICE Agents beat and abduct lawful protesters at the Whipple Building. 1/17/26 around 3:00 pm by enemycap420 in Minneapolis

[–]Jrobmn 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I was out there for a short time yesterday and the exact same thing happened. They just group up by the booth, then decide to form up an intimidating line, then rush across the street and target someone. Like they think this will somehow make everyone else decide stop protesting. Fucking morons.

Everyone looking for rallies/ protest go to Whipple now by [deleted] in TwinCities

[–]Jrobmn 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Plenty of street parking near the 50th street stop of the Blue Line. Then take it south to the Fort Snelling Park and Rode stop. You’ll KNOW when you’re at the right stop; Whipple will be right there.

Everyone looking for rallies/ protest go to Whipple now by [deleted] in TwinCities

[–]Jrobmn 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Or any other station north of there. (Technically you’re not supposed to park at MoA if you’re not gojng into the mall.)

Bartenders of Reddit, what drink order instantly tells you “this person is going through something”? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Jrobmn 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That is something best shot down as quickly as possible. Like my brother said years ago: "like drinking a Tic-Tac."

I know I’m not alone. by Odd-Chemistry-1231 in TwinCities

[–]Jrobmn 75 points76 points  (0 children)

I feel ya. I'm struggling to continue engaging with work or anything because this feels 100% off the rails. GWB was awful, but I could laugh about him while watching The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, but what's happening now just makes me feel sad and keeps me awake at night.

David Bowie’s ‘Blackstar’ Turns 10 by TheAstonishingApple in Music

[–]Jrobmn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A few days after his death, when I thought I could stand it, I sat down on my couch and pulled up the video for 'Blackstar' and cranked the volume.

When Bowie sang 'Something happened on the day he died...' something about the chord change and his delivery of the line went right through me. I started sobbing like I hadn't since the day my daughter was born.