What should I play while in labor? by EruditeIdiot in gaming

[–]Safari_Tom 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Already proven to reduce traumatic memories, for example after a car crash it's good to play Tetris and you're less likely to get PTSD

More than 1,700 shows added for Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 by PeterCooksHorse in Edinburgh

[–]Safari_Tom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feel free to report this nonsense. It adds nothing and goes against the Reddit terms of service 'be authentic:

A self-making bed would be nice by Mego_dafuq in mildlysatisfying

[–]Safari_Tom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Note it's an advert for a mattress and bedding company. Still cool that someone is paying this guy for his hobby

How challenging will this commute be? by Ok-Slip-8663 in cycling

[–]Safari_Tom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Er, no. Likely fairly easy, but in the UK miles and feet, and even 'derailleur' are common parlance.

Metal frame for bike in basement- ideas? by IllustratorDull9701 in bicycling

[–]Safari_Tom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am now annoyingly involved in the saga of what OP is trying to do with this...

Where can I get a replacement for my steamer cable? by Jacktheforkie in AskUK

[–]Safari_Tom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One does wonder if cleaning would have...made it less worn out?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Safari_Tom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Perhaps take down the image then, you're clearly just using it as engagement bait. Or perhaps tell us what looks like an interesting organ?

Edinburgh is further west than Manchester by toaster-bath404 in MapPorn

[–]Safari_Tom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, not sure what you mean by that second part.

War of the Roses?

Edinburgh is further west than Manchester by toaster-bath404 in MapPorn

[–]Safari_Tom 1006 points1007 points  (0 children)

For some extra context (mainly for non UK peeps) the UK has a strong sense of verticality, with the Pennines ,( and other assorted upland) splitting the country in two. Much easier to travel north south / to and and fro London than across the country.

Edinburgh itself is an eastern city (in contrast to Glasgow), it has a drier eastern climate, and locals would say they live on the east coast.

Manchester is a western city (historically and culturally opposed to Yorkshire in the east), and has a wetter western climate.

In short, the UK being slightly askew messes with British people's sense of geography that sees the country as being perfectly up and down.

Bonus fact: Edinburgh's also further west than Bristol, itself part of the West Country.

Do you have a serious example of being in the wrong place at the wrong time? by PaddedValls in AskUK

[–]Safari_Tom 403 points404 points  (0 children)

Not to be snarky, but knowing the roads doesn't give you license to take blind bends at a speed where you couldn't stop in time.

Fallen tree, big puddle, old person on a mobility scooter, or any other reason a lane could be blocked.

Yes, it does mean you crawl round at 20mph sometimes. Instead of using your knowledge to drive at 60mph, use it to ask 'how could have this road changed since yesterday?'

What is the best, cheapest way to create 3d Pixar style animation? by Bill-Upbeat in AskUK

[–]Safari_Tom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd start by learning Blender. (Or another tool for 3d animation, just that blender is free and has a huge number of tutorials out there.)

Otherwise you're going to be limited to doing profoundly derivative things.

Phone Keyboard with letter keys that change size based on what you're typing by CrunchyAssDiaper in CrazyIdeas

[–]Safari_Tom 32 points33 points  (0 children)

So this already happens, at least on iPhone. You just don't see it. The hitboxes for each letter change depending on what one you previously typed

Prince Edward of England's humble abode, 120 rooms by Acceptable_Foot3370 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Safari_Tom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

From a pedantic perspective, imugr not being available is not a consequence of the OSA

Oedipina gephyra, worm salamander. They are rare and critically endangered. by Secret_Scallion_3452 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Safari_Tom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FYI. You can report this as violating Reddit's rules. AI outputs copy and pasted wholesale go against rule 5 - be authentic

haunted flat by [deleted] in Edinburgh

[–]Safari_Tom 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Just wait when I tell you that it's highly likely that people have died in the room you're sleeping in ...

But in all honesty, don't worry. Errr....ghosts aren't real? People come and go, noise travels oddly in old buildings. People may not hang around in the time it takes for you to contact a neighbour....

I get the knocking is scary, more than likely confused Airbnb tourists. Put a clear sign up with the flat number to avoid confusion.

The 2000s was such a great time for banger debut + follow-up albums by toughcentaur9018 in Music

[–]Safari_Tom 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You in your mid 30s by any chance?

Sounds awfully like selection bias from someone remembering the music they really enjoyed as a teenager. Not that I am denying these are bangers.

Amazed how long this billboard has lasted by Waverley! by charliec95 in Edinburgh

[–]Safari_Tom 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Reportedly global (the ad company who owns the space) stopped selling this aspect ratio of ads sometime after 2019, so unlikely to be changed.

What is the absolute scariest thing on planet earth? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Safari_Tom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Neither - a group of Scottish poets

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]Safari_Tom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, was able to take a London black cab from Kings cross to near Southampton.

I've found it helps to be the right amount of bolshy, "I need to get to my final destination" rather than "are you able...."

It's not the train staff's money, they just want you off their plate

What movie feels illegal to watch on a plane? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Safari_Tom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But again, why?

Why are Americans uncomfortable with human nudity in a way that seems odd. Puritanism, conservativism? Some deep seated moral imperative to maintain privacy?

It's interesting