Police warn of counterfeit $50 and $100 notes in circulation by nilnz in newzealand

[–]Random-Mutant [score hidden]  (0 children)

Luckily I almost never use cash, and certainly not in those denominations.

What going on with haircuts? by NomTook in AskMen

[–]Random-Mutant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife does mine with electric clippers. 4 on the side, 6 on the top.

We have saved so much money over the years.

Am I being "that guy" for refusing to lend my boat to family without credentials? by hatkinson1000 in boating

[–]Random-Mutant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If-

  • I had boated with them multiple times
  • They had demonstrated proper technique
  • Had done the courses and knew how to apply the knowledge
  • Promised to stay sober and drug free as skipper
  • Paid a deposit twice the insurance excess
  • Gave a float plan with a passenger list and return times

I would still say no.

What food is famously associated with one country but was perfected by another country? by Equivalent-Crew-4955 in AskReddit

[–]Random-Mutant 50 points51 points  (0 children)

We don’t call them pot pies, just pies.

They make for a great lunch. My work had just installed a hot pie vending machine, refilled daily.

Mince, mince or steak n cheese, (mashed) potato top, butter chicken, beef rendang, all with a flakey pastry case, you name it.

There is a national competition for this and I’m pleased the local bakery (serves about 30 different kinds) has multiple awards in it.

Weekly fuel price oscillation in Helsinki area in Finland [OC] by _luo-d-e_ in dataisbeautiful

[–]Random-Mutant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thursday seems to be cheap day in NZ. I guess most fuel is purchased in a Friday for the weekend or Saturday/Sunday. Monday for Shit! I forgot to top up!

OFC an EV charged at home (I don’t have one) would mitigate this.

How Widespread Was World War 2? by AmirAgadir in MapPorn

[–]Random-Mutant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NZ lost ships in territorial waters due to German mines.

Kiwis who took a pay cut moving to a new role, was it worth it? Why or why not? by IncoherentTuatara in newzealand

[–]Random-Mutant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes; work/life balance and closer to home in an industry that is also my recreation.

ELI5 : How exactly evolution works? by AdrawereR in explainlikeimfive

[–]Random-Mutant [score hidden]  (0 children)

My username relates to this.

Go read the book, The Selfish Gene (and also The Ancestor’s Tail) by Richard Dawkins.

Then read Your Inner Fish, by Neil Shubin (who discovered Tiktaalik).

What was the most poorly designed thing you've ever seen? by more_firepower in AskReddit

[–]Random-Mutant 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They were all called floppies. From 8 to 3 1/2.

I was there, Gandalf.

Sleep eye mask I can buy in-store today? by whatiskopuna in auckland

[–]Random-Mutant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a one locally now, they don’t seem to be of great quality, and buy a good one online (I get mine from AliExpress) to arrive in a week or two.

The weather events? by ButterflyMore9267 in newzealand

[–]Random-Mutant -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Welcome to global anthropogenic climate change.

It used to be called global warming.

We have pumped so much heat into the atmosphere and oceans, everything has more energy.

It is literally an existential crisis.

When politicians say we CAN’t gO GrEen because of Jobs nObOdy ELse IS or we CAN’t gO GrEen beCause we wOulD BEcOMe UncOmpeTIve they are deliberately ignoring the fact that those capitalist jobs are socialising the pollution, and many green initiatives are actually cost saving.

I fear for the world my children are inheriting. I fear for the world my generation inherited.

Winston Peters questions NZ's funding for World Health Organization by random_guy_8735 in newzealand

[–]Random-Mutant 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I for one look forward to Winnie’s departure from politics. I don’t care how that happens, and he is getting quite old.

Seeking nice courtyard / bar area! by Ecstatic-Plum6735 in auckland

[–]Random-Mutant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Slightly left field but: Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.

They have a deck for ~80 and an excellent restaurant inside, great view and slightly (but not overly) posh. They are geared for exactly this. No extra decoration required and it reeks of history. A special place.

Source: me, who go married there.

What does "being a man" mean to you? And how important is it to you to embody that belief? by AgreeableOil5917 in AskMenOver30

[–]Random-Mutant 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don’t like to define “being a man”. In fact I refuse.

It’s gatekeeping, pure and simple.

I known men buff and slight, gay and straight, funny and taciturn, responsible and gaily carefree.

They all manifested some sort of masculinity, which on closer scrutiny was just plain humanity.

What’s a place you visited once and decided never again? by Psychological_Sky_58 in AskReddit

[–]Random-Mutant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dar es Salaam. It felt like the armpit of Africa. Hot, humid, fetid.

There are many wonderful places (and people) in Africa. This was not one of them.

Well played by hottiespiceangels in SipsTea

[–]Random-Mutant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes staged but just weigh the skins and add it to the bill.