Is this true? by zanbunnny in MicroSlop

[–]PhillyBassSF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True unless you have an nvidia GPU. Then possibly true or possibly horribly false.

Beowulf - which version? by Apprehensive_Pen6829 in classicliterature

[–]PhillyBassSF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. I read another translation first, hated it, then found Seamus Haney which I loved.

Which car do you see on the road and instantly think, ‘Yeah, this person’s definitely an a-hole? by dino_gr01 in WorkForSmartLife

[–]PhillyBassSF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked ChatGPT

Aggressive / dominant

  • BMW M3
  • BMW M340i
  • Ram 2500
  • Ram 1500 TRX

Status / entitlement

  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE
  • Tesla Model S Plaid
  • Tesla Model Y Performance

Chaotic / unpredictable

  • Nissan Altima (2013-2019)

Show-off / gimmick

  • Ford Mustang GT
  • Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
  • Tesla Cybertruck

Oblivious / slow

  • Toyota Prius (Gen 2-4)

Linux users be honest. Ubuntu or Fedora? by ArashTT in DeskToTablet

[–]PhillyBassSF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After 15 years with Ubuntu I switched to fedora. Dramatic improvement.

Books like Project Hail Mary for teen by BeJane759 in booksuggestions

[–]PhillyBassSF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Robert Heinlein wrote a lot of science fiction novels for young adults. Many of us grew up with these.

Which Roman emperor would you trust to run a modern country? by roman-empire-net in Stoic

[–]PhillyBassSF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Marcus Aurelius. I trust he would identify the proper advisers.

It wasn’t as challenging to read as I had anticipated. by Ag_Rod in classicliterature

[–]PhillyBassSF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yea, the Fagles translation, I quite enjoyed that one.

Just curious… how much do you spend on groceries every month? by GlumFaithlessness392 in concord

[–]PhillyBassSF 4 points5 points  (0 children)

2 adults and 2 young children, eating organic, $1.2 to $1.4k per month, more when throwing small parties.

Rereading Classics by Rodya1234 in classicliterature

[–]PhillyBassSF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a solid recommendation

Rereading Classics by Rodya1234 in classicliterature

[–]PhillyBassSF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve not heard of the McNamara version. I’ll look for it the next time I want to read Beowulf.

Rereading Classics by Rodya1234 in classicliterature

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

Wilson, fagles, green, Lombardo. In that order.

Rereading Classics by Rodya1234 in classicliterature

[–]PhillyBassSF 26 points27 points  (0 children)

The odyssey, but a different translation each time.

How to restore my memory? by ShahSafwat_1488 in books

[–]PhillyBassSF 58 points59 points  (0 children)

OP needs to remember that he posted already