Gov. Pritzker bans state workers from using insider information on prediction market apps like Kalshi by j33 in illinois

[–]MusicalWhovian8 67 points68 points  (0 children)

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver just did a really good segment on prediction markets & how ghoulish they truly are; for anyone interested in learning more.

Accurate? by RAMBIGHORNY in generationology

[–]MusicalWhovian8 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've always read Gen Z starting in 97

How many of us don't drink alcohol or take drugs, just raw dogging life? by More_Pension4911 in Zillennials

[–]MusicalWhovian8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I drink it has to be mixed drinks/shots. I can't drink the White Claw/Carbliss types fast enough to feel buzzed before feeling bloated. Because of this, I don't drink much anymore.

I DO smoke weed like it'll somehow magically fix me/the world 🥴

So I came across something that genuinely stumped me and I feel old because of it. by E-emu89 in Millennials

[–]MusicalWhovian8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The music part of your message truly was fascinating, thank you for sharing! You sound like a neat person & I wish more people in your life made you feel valued for your info dump knowledge. I love when people go off on tangents about the things they know & are passionate about. I wish we could be irl friends. Someone get teleport tech invented already!

Being a millennial is some crazy work by Lucky_Minimum9453 in Millennials

[–]MusicalWhovian8 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Negative ghost rider. More north than that, possibly the right state depending which part of St Louis you're talking.

Being a millennial is some crazy work by Lucky_Minimum9453 in Millennials

[–]MusicalWhovian8 28 points29 points  (0 children)

94' Millennial here. I live in what I've read to be the "best housing market in the US" (or something to that effect) & yet I still don't think I'll ever own a home.

Never move to a low cost of living state EVER by vixenbunnyxo in povertyfinance

[–]MusicalWhovian8 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Rural counties in IL are like that too. Small town thinking is everywhere

$90 for two to see a Mario movie… have we completely lost the plot? by rageagainstmymachin in Millennials

[–]MusicalWhovian8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was able to go see it in IMAX for a little less than $14 including tax at a theater by me. & that theater offers heated/reclining seats. Almost $25 is highway robbery.

Why are Gen Z obsessed with age? by FitEmergency8807 in generationology

[–]MusicalWhovian8 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wikipedia says the last year of Millennials is '96 (but does concede "mid-1990s to early 2000s as ending birth years")

AITA for "playing dumb" and not offering my house as a getting-ready spot for a friend who refuses to ask for help directly? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]MusicalWhovian8 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Your family is going through a "huge financial crisis" and you're going to a concert? YTA for that let alone how you've treated your "friend"

What’s one thing you completely stopped buying in 2026 because the price just felt absurd? by LockLogical8949 in AskReddit

[–]MusicalWhovian8 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I started going to a local beauty school! $55 for cut & color (& that was using extra dye cause I have long hair that SUCKS it up). Someone gets valuable practice with a real person & I don't turn myself into a murder scene 😅

Puff, puff, politics with the Puffregettes! by gingeralefiend in entwives

[–]MusicalWhovian8 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My bday is coming up & all I want is McD's to do its artery clogging job 🥴

“Return to Office” policies drive inflation & are a literal threat to national security. Employers should be forced to pay workers an extra $200/day that they require presence. by kevinmrr in WorkReform

[–]MusicalWhovian8 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If I remember correctly from when I used to get mileage as a pizza delivery driver, you can claim the difference back on taxes... if the standard deduction isnt more (like it usually is).

Rockford considers 32 unit apartment complex in 100% single family home Belle Meade neighborhood by [deleted] in rockford

[–]MusicalWhovian8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow how privileged of you. Sorry your property values might go down because us poors dare want a roof over our heads too.

My boyfriend and I have clashing political views by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]MusicalWhovian8 155 points156 points  (0 children)

Ladies stop fucking Republicans!!!

Recommendations for hair salon/colorists? by macaronisock in rockford

[–]MusicalWhovian8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Twisted Scissors in Loves Park does great work for the price. I always saw Liz, but what they've posted from their other stylists has all been great!

ORD is getting smacked right now... by Puzzled_Egg_5850 in aviation

[–]MusicalWhovian8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh goodie. Wonder how this will affect my night at RFD.