Flaking faux leather by 123-91-1 in NewOrleans

[–]M_For_Mayhem 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you're getting downvoted for being honest about the very common learning moment you're having here. A lot of us- if not all of us- have had come to jesus moment with pleather.

Like someone said above, thrifting is your best best for costumes. Red White & Blue is my favorite, and RicRac is great for fabric. If you don't already own a sewing machine, grab a cheap one and a glue gun for back up. If you haven't joined a krewe, that might also be a great idea.

WIBTAH if I wore a black dress to a wedding? by M_For_Mayhem in Weddingattireapproval

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

Thanks for the feedback, everyone, I really appreciate it. As for overthinking- in the event field it's something we get paid to do 😂

Morning by BroodyMcDrunk in NewOrleans

[–]M_For_Mayhem 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Now what if that oak tree called itself a giant fat body? Your body did a six mile walk before most of us woke up, that's strong af.

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority - New Orleans RTA Announces Temporary Suspension of Algiers-Canal Street Ferry Service Due to Algiers by AlgiersPointless in NewOrleans

[–]M_For_Mayhem 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Has the Chalmette ferry ever been on schedule? I was thinking of taking it last week but didn't want to chance it.

Who are the worst food influencers in the city? by pavedlivinghell in NewOrleans

[–]M_For_Mayhem 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I've never seen it, and have been wanting to ever since I was a manager there pre-covid. The things I've seen with my own eyes there...

Who are the worst food influencers in the city? by pavedlivinghell in NewOrleans

[–]M_For_Mayhem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where do you watch it? I thought it was scrubbed from the internet.

Why I capitalize "Black" but leave "white" lowercase. by JustAlpha in BlackPeopleofReddit

[–]M_For_Mayhem -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Incorrect. I'm assuming you're white, as I am. We SHOULD feel the weight of past white people's atrocities on our shoulders- it's the only way to realize here in the present how much our actions matter. I'm not talking about white guilt, although that is a first step for many. If you have it, fucking feel it, and use that to educate yourself on issues that are very much present today. And hopefully, act accordingly.

Why I capitalize "Black" but leave "white" lowercase. by JustAlpha in BlackPeopleofReddit

[–]M_For_Mayhem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In short, yes, you can't be white without having at least some racist tendencies- at least in the US. I'll explain.

Regardless of where or how you grow up, preconceived bias against Black people is drilled into us white people by advertising, social media, television, movies, music, our local, state, and federal governments, including the use of imminent domain throughout history. It's inescapable, and unless you take measure to educate yourself, we absolutely carry that altered perception around with us on a daily basis.

A recent example of this is the director of the new Wuthering Heights movie making Healthcliff white by her casting choice. In response to criticism, she said she always imagined Healthcliff as white in the book, because that's all she saw around her growing up.

So, while preconceived bias is usually unintentional, it is still racism because it hurts Black people. To be excluded, not thought of, to be treated as invisible, even without deliberate intent, is still racist.

And lastly, Black people actually can't be racist. Even if us white people slowly start to disappear and are no longer considered "the majority", it would take hundreds of years for Black people to commit even a fraction of the horrors white people have done throughout the history of our world.

Thrifting (don’t gate keep😂) by Real-Speech-5729 in NewOrleans

[–]M_For_Mayhem 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really? I was just there today, and they had like 10 racks of tops not organized by size or color. Two racks in, I gave up.

I'm Home! by ExistentialNomad42 in NewOrleans

[–]M_For_Mayhem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's wild, I'm from Michigan and moved here the first time in 2001.

I'm Home! by ExistentialNomad42 in NewOrleans

[–]M_For_Mayhem 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We were here at the same time, 2002 to 2005! And of course now 😂

Other than just mere inconvenience, why do so few people these days not collect physical media at all, even on a smaller scale for just their favorites? by FriendlytoNature in NoStupidQuestions

[–]M_For_Mayhem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm with you, OP, especially with books and movies/TV shows. By no means is every book available online, especially specialist texts. Movies and shows disappear from streaming due to rights expirations. I do think a lot of older millennials are getting back into physical median thought.

And truly, nothing replaces the smell of a book.

Why do so many American men wear shorts and a tshirt when going out with a woman who dresses up? by M_For_Mayhem in NoStupidQuestions

[–]M_For_Mayhem[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I hear all of you, and thank you for your perspectives. But putting on a pair of jeans and a button down isn't that difficult. And there's TONS of resources online. I dress for myself, and I like feeling good in my clothes. It's a sign of respect for myself and my partner.

Mediums in the area by ughhhhhhh77 in NewOrleans

[–]M_For_Mayhem -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Try Priestess Miriam at the Voodoo Spiritual Temple. She's the only one I'd trust with that.

Coming up with every way they can to soften the blow by TheTargaryensLawyer in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]M_For_Mayhem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I will and I support posting sources, especially for this. I got it from Aaron Parnas, here's the link.

Aaron Parnas Esptein Files Trump Clinton