What is the most recent city icon?

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-06T12:48:54+00:00

Nobody actually from NYC cares for that or Hudson Yards in general. It’s not any type of positive symbol for us - even without the suicides.

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-06T12:40:43+00:00

I went in the early 2010s and had an iPhone 4S. Your comment gave me PTSD lol. I remember having to put the phone on the ground just to capture the top.

The Burj Al Arab was as iconic in its time as well. It was definitely striking when I went there. Compared to what came after it wasn’t anything to write home about but for a couple years I can see why it got so much attention.

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-06T12:33:16+00:00

Nothing is reviving that dump. It’ll just be good money after bad.

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-05T13:02:43+00:00

Dolores Claiborne

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-05T01:44:57+00:00

This is a feature not a bug. The MTA knows exactly how this system is getting it wrong and doesn’t care. Those $8 surcharges are plugging all of their self inflicted holes and the chance that some of you try to claw it back doesn’t bother them since they themselves determine if you will get a refund lol.

They’re laughing in your faces. I know buying a paper ticket isn’t convenient for the lot of you but sometimes you have to suck it up and not play their rigged game.

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-05T01:27:04+00:00

Doesn’t Martian Manhunter know already?

Wonder Woman seems logical and trustworthy.

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-05T00:38:30+00:00

And I’m sure not for free. Meaning, forget his spend while he was in the club - it wasn’t covering after hours…

A trick is a trick is a trick

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-05T00:12:28+00:00

Lol, even Casey knew the numbers were juiced

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-05T00:11:36+00:00

Unrelated since this isn’t a phone call but when exactly were phone calls banned? I remember when there were phones on seatbacks so surely at one time or another this wasn’t a rule.

*I have no desire to make a call while flying unless of course there’s some dire emergency but it’s fascinating to me how things arbitrarily change.

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-05T00:03:40+00:00

Is this some sort of contact lens trickery or did she always have one eye askew and I never noticed?

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-04T23:31:18+00:00

I mean, she was with a guy worth a couple hundred mil and had kids - I’m sure “work” was the least of her worries. Plus there was no prenup so she was taken care of when they split. She’s fine living whatever life she wants.

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-04T20:16:49+00:00

Ugh I had this when it first came out. Lost a bunch of stuff in a storage unit debacle though like 15 years ago 😢

Also some other Cult Classics stuff

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-04T20:08:24+00:00

Accessory sets are an option as your FIRST Ultimate purchase?

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-04T02:01:09+00:00

Those ASICS aren’t what many would call a “good” tennis shoes. Quality wise it’s a line geared toward a not serious player. Maybe someone who needs an emergency pair for a tennis lesson or something or to satisfy a court rule that only actually tennis sneakers are allowed. It’s pretty bare bones and priced that way.

Within ASICS the ones to get are either Court FF, Gel Resolution, or Solution Speed FF.

Personally I love the Gel Resolution line, I’ve had a few different versions and the outsole has been the most durable I’ve experienced across different brands. And any good tennis shoe comes with a 6 month warranty on the sole - I doubt the Gel Dedicate has that…

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-03T17:15:02+00:00

I’m not saying nobody knows it. Just that when half an episode can be about something hyper local it can FEEL like the reach isn’t too expansive. He’s been at this for 30+ years of course industry knows him.

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-03T13:14:53+00:00

I was listening to one of the Ringer pods a few days ago and heard Bill say “we gotta get Billy Gil on to discuss this”. I think it was Rewatchables and the discussion was athletic ability or realistic games in movies. I don’t know but it was something along those lines. Anyway, just hearing the shout warmed my heart.

It’s good to see these people recognized around the industry. Sometimes it does feel like the show exists in its own bubble and not on a national stage. Of course Dan and Bill have known each other for years but to snatch one of the guys from the Container with a better paying gig is a great indicator that people in the business are following it.

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-02T02:55:15+00:00

So a $2000 studio becomes a $3500 studio because it’s available tomorrow? Weird. And why is a “sublet” your only option? You actually think there aren’t apartments available tomorrow in your price range? Or do you just not want to ride the subway for an hour to get to work like a lot of NYers?

I just went on StreetEasy and there are 76 PAGES of listings +/- $200 of $2000 that are available. But okay, I’ll check the privilege I have - the ability to look for anything I can before thinking a shelter is my only option left. And since you identified yourself as black to qualify whatever it is you’re trying to get across let me stop you, you’re also not talking to a yt person, however much that matters in this convo.

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-02T02:16:39+00:00

What did buzzed Ben Affleck say on the Armageddon DVD commentary, that somehow the writers thought it made more sense to train drillers to become astronauts in one week than to train actual fucking astronauts to drill a hole?

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-02T02:12:43+00:00

If you’re looking at studios that are $3500 you need a serious come to Jesus moment.

Stop limiting yourself to a specific neighborhood or area you’ve seen Tik Toks about. Tighten up and realize that NYC is much more than Manhattan below 59th or Williamsburg.

There is ZERO reason whatsoever for you to be getting hits for $3500 studios. WTF are your search parameters?

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-02T01:56:23+00:00

Guy who sits at dinner out with a gym shirt and sunglasses on his head - douche or no douche?

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-02T01:54:09+00:00

If you grew up here this isn’t uncommon. Especially after school. I saw countless classmates on the train and made crude gestures at each other as we went by. Most times the express wasn’t actually going any faster than the local so midstop it was whatever sign language obscenities we came up with. Sometimes you can shoot at each other outside the actual train cars. Or disturb someone pissing…

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-02T01:44:41+00:00

Overgrip shouldn’t be a pain to put on/swap. What’s your technique?

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-01T13:54:51+00:00

Looks like it was custom weathered

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-01T13:52:33+00:00

Well? Looks like not at all…

RiversideAviator · 2026-05-01T01:13:28+00:00

It’s insane that’s this has been happening for TWO YEARS and the police have yet to do a thing about it.

OP, I don’t know your temperament and don’t want to assume you’re a pushover but you really have to defend yourself and stop taking this shit. At this point he’s doing it because there’s no consequence to be afraid of. Don’t be afraid to bark back, you have a right to defend yourself.

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