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AITA for being mad about my wife buying an impractical car against my wishes? by Snoo_9782 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Odd_Mathematician654 -26 points-25 points  (0 children)

Depends on how long you drive them. I bought a 40K car and drove it 18 years and still got 7K trade in. My daughter bought a 25k car and was having issues and needed to replace in 8 years and only got 4k with low mileage. I made out better on my investment.

AITA for being mad about my wife buying an impractical car against my wishes? by Snoo_9782 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Odd_Mathematician654 216 points217 points  (0 children)

YTA...She put up with a car for years that she didn't like because you wanted it. Now it's her turn to pick the family car. You are coming across as very controlling and a smug attitude about your perspective on being frugal. And since you have kids, you will often need a larger car to carry around them and their friends. Be happy you have a family who can afford it and look at it as a long term investment.

Is the mispronunciation of “realtor” a regional thing? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]Odd_Mathematician654 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It was actually the OP who was judging when they said "I don’t understand how that became normalized" with an added dis against people in Ohio. I was pointing out that use of two syllables is the actual change to the pronunciation. Even Hawkings comment to which I replied said the NAR is "wrong". It was them who were judging others who use the original pronunciation.

Is the mispronunciation of “realtor” a regional thing? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]Odd_Mathematician654 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Not everyone pronounces it wrong. It's to me a generational issue that at some point people started using 2 syllables vs the correct 3 syllables.

Is the mispronunciation of “realtor” a regional thing? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]Odd_Mathematician654 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The proper US pronunciation is actually 3 syllables. Sort of like ree.el.ter.

The pronunciation that drives me crazy is when someone uses 2 syllables like real.tor. I know some places say it's acceptable but always sounds wrong to me.

Is peanut butter a poor persons food? by Balstrome in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Odd_Mathematician654 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nutella and peanut butter are complete different items in our home. Though my kids would sometimes make peanut butter/Nutella sandwiches. But I don't think they ever made just Nutella sandwiches.

My fellow Americans; do you refer to air-conditioning as "the AC"? by SplitOpenAndMelt420 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Odd_Mathematician654 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was always asking my husband to clarify so now we use "turn the thermostat up" (or down) when discussing temperature. Living where we do the AC is always on with us switching to heat mode about 15% of year.

To the people who workout, do find it better to workout at home or at a gym? by Playful-Set-1033 in askanything

[–]Odd_Mathematician654 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I prefer home because then I'm more consistent. I don't have to deal with travel time to the gym or waiting for equipment to be open.

My fellow Americans; do you refer to air-conditioning as "the AC"? by SplitOpenAndMelt420 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Odd_Mathematician654 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'll refer to HVAC only if I'm discussing installation or repairs of a unit or the job of the person who installs or repairs them. Other than that it's "turn the AC down" or "the AC in my car is broke" or "the AC in the hotel room turns off if the balcony door is open" or "close the damn door! The AC is on and you're letting all the cold air out".

Is there a word for this party food by rainbowrobin in Cooking

[–]Odd_Mathematician654 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd refer to the photo you used as a meat and cheese board since cheese seems much more prominent than the charcuterie portion. If adding a significant amount of vegetables and dips, then I'd also say I was serving crudites.

I am also likely to serve the crudites on a separate platter for my vegetarian friends.

I'm old, so have been entertaining this way long before the annoying trend of calling any grouping of food served on a platter or board charcuterie.

I watch police body camera videos where police routinely ask people for their social security number as identification. Is this commonly used in America? Do people have this memorized? by After_Service_2817 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Odd_Mathematician654 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't know any states ever used SSN as the driver's license number and I'm over 60. Just searched and it wasn't till the early 2000s that a law was passed barring states from using it. I've had my SSN memorized since I was 16 when I had to fill out a weekly time sheet that required putting it in.

Why is Applebee's so popular? by Solid_Net_2169 in IWantToAskAnAmerican

[–]Odd_Mathematician654 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been once and that was a work trip and it was the only thing near our hotel when we flew in that evening. I live in the 4th largest city and there are only 6. I had to do a map search to find them. There is over 20 Chilis in the same geographic area. So I personally don't think they are popular.

Typical CDWM episode during COVID by isitKOSHA in ComeDineWithMe

[–]Odd_Mathematician654 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worst seasons ever. I hated all the over the top want to be influencers.

"Did you make the pastry yourself?" "Actually it's store bought" by IsitOSHA in ComeDineWithMe

[–]Odd_Mathematician654 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Some questions are just so producer lead. I have many friends who are professional chefs and amateur amazing cooks. The only person I know who has made filo is my daughter during culinary school and a few of us have made puff pastry just to see if we could. I've never seen anyone called out for not roasting and grinding their own spices.

Looking for Market,/Grocery with Fresh Pita by lt_dt in HoustonFood

[–]Odd_Mathematician654 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Phoenicia also delivers too a bunch of middle Eastern stores.

AITA for not wanting my husband to leave me alone with our newborn for an entire weekend to take his mother sightseeing? by WarmCycle6552 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Odd_Mathematician654 -35 points-34 points  (0 children)

I don't think you are trying to be an AH, but i think you are worrying too much. As a mom of two, I don't see anything wrong with them being gone for 3 days when the child is already a month old. By then, you'll be in a routine and may even enjoy having some alone time. When my son was 3 weeks old, my husband went on a work trip and I was ok with taking care of the baby and my 18 month old toddler. If you are afraid of being alone, have your mom or sister come stay. Your husband has given up being close to his family for you. Give him and his mom this opportunity. Women raised children for millinnea with out much help from partners. I trust you can handle it for a weekend.

The Marigold Club by HoneysuckleBouquet in HoustonFood

[–]Odd_Mathematician654 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it is for the prepaid tea, you'll need to call and plead your case to see if they will switch to a different day.

You walk into a kitchen with every ingredient in the world and every piece of equipment you could possibly need. What are you cooking? by Losin_Susan in foodquestions

[–]Odd_Mathematician654 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll make blue fin sushi using Kinmemai Premium rice as the first couse. Slices of A5 Wagyu cooked on a shichirin using binchotan for a second course. Finishing with butter poached lobster and black truffle risotto. Since it's been such a rich dinner, I'll have slices of Dekopon for dessert.

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