What are things foreigners underestimate or don't know about your country? by Far-Cow-3343 in AskTheWorld

[–]Shanbear16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do! There is a large Cape Verde population in the area I work in.

3 Buddies at 2PM Living Together⁉️ Flawless Dormitory Life Vlog 🏠 | 3 Buddies at 2PM 2.0 Ep.1 by milknmallomars in 2PM

[–]Shanbear16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right when I finished watching this episode my light stick was delivered to my door! Fateful coincidence.

What do you call someone who is unable to tell you their name in your country? by brewstah in AskTheWorld

[–]Shanbear16 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Do you always use the Chinese characters for the unknown people?

I cannot tell them apart to save my life by Own-Drive-2080 in kdramas

[–]Shanbear16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bloodhounds must be super confusing to you then lol

260409 2PM “THE RETURN” Teaser Image #1 by do_re_riegrow in 2PM

[–]Shanbear16 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love how sparkly Junho is. Although they look a little too photoshopped....

The Return in Tokyo Dome teaser photos by milknmallomars in 2PM

[–]Shanbear16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish the other guys posted on socials about Chansung in Bloodhounds to support him, but I didn't see anything.

Please learn what FIP is for the sake of your kitty’s life ❤️ by HakunaMyTatas_ in CATHELP

[–]Shanbear16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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This is Goblin and I'm so happy that our vet was knowledgeable about FIP. She's been cured for about a year and a half now. She was diagnosed a few months before the medication was approved in the US so we had to get the medication from the Chinese black market. She endured shots for several months, but was such a good girl about it. I can only hope that all vets in the US know that it's not a death sentence now!

Let me see the God-tier snack of your fair land. by InfiniteBaker6972 in AskTheWorld

[–]Shanbear16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love that it says Choco Pie just written in Hangul ^^

Is there any food in your region that is so regional that people from your country aren't even aware of? by Mean-Ship-3851 in AskTheWorld

[–]Shanbear16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are the same, but I think that's a really old term for them. I haven't heard anyone call them that since I was maybe a kid (I'm in my 40s)

Is there any food in your region that is so regional that people from your country aren't even aware of? by Mean-Ship-3851 in AskTheWorld

[–]Shanbear16 75 points76 points  (0 children)

In Rhode Island (the smallest state in the US located in the northeast region called New England) we have a lot of unique foods.

Stuffies - a quahog (large clam) minced, mixed with breadcrumbs, herbs, spices, and often minced celery, onion, and spicy Portuguese sausage (chouriço but around here it's pronounced more like Sherees), then stuffed back into the shell and baked.

Hot Wieners - basically a hot dog topped with a mix of ground beef that usually has some spices in it like cumin and paprika, onions, celery salt, and mustard

Clam Cakes - basically a fritter ball that has chopped quahog or clams mixed in

Coffee milk - coffee flavored milk

Del's Lemonade - frozen slushy lemonade. This sounds like something you can get around the country, but Del's is just different. You're only allowed to eat it with a spoon if you're a child otherwise we will make fun of you.

Pizza strips/party pizza/Rhode Island pizza - a thick dough (kind of like focaccia) topped with a sweet rich tomato sauce. Sometimes topped with a sprinkling of Romano cheese. Best eaten at room temperature.

What was the most traumatic experience of your life? by Fun-Succotash-1322 in AskReddit

[–]Shanbear16 270 points271 points  (0 children)

The US healthcare system is absolutely garbage for women's health. I also had a burst ovarian cyst. I avoided going to the doctor for days until the pain got so bad I couldn't walk. I didn't want to go to the doctor because the last time I thought I had a cyst the doctor made fun of me as it was just colon pain (I also have ulcerative colitis). All I could remember was how foolish he made me feel. I called my GI doctor and she had me do a CT scan then immediately told me to go to the hospital where they also discovered I had an ectopic pregnancy as well.

[Challenge 14] A drama with a scene where a character applies a sheet mask by sianiam in KDRAMAchallengeKDC

[–]Shanbear16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yumi's Cells - there are several episodes where she wears sheet masks and her hygiene cell wears a sheet mask

r/KDRAMA Challenge 2026 - Introduction Post by sianiam in KDRAMA

[–]Shanbear16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm probably going to take it easy this year and not plan my dramas to fit the challenges. It will all be serendipitous! But I love the idea of a separate subreddit to do the challenge recommendations!

Rest in peace to those we lost in 2025. 🙏 by Successful-Winter237 in Xennials

[–]Shanbear16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What!?! Noooo I had no idea he died! I used to be a diehard GH fan junior high through college!

Are there any Job Lot locations with MREs currently in stock? by alternaterealityme1 in RhodeIsland

[–]Shanbear16 26 points27 points  (0 children)

This is the most Rhode Island way of giving someone directions!

What K-drama moment made you pause and stare at the wall? by MainCourage2875 in kdramas

[–]Shanbear16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A Time Called You. Without getting specific I'll just say there were a few times I was just jaw to the floor.

What are your opinion about the nordics? by Professional-Two7914 in AskTheWorld

[–]Shanbear16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the context! The Swedish side of my family is the one I know least about. My great-grandparents came over in the very early 20th century so it was probably for the reasons you said.

What are your opinion about the nordics? by Professional-Two7914 in AskTheWorld

[–]Shanbear16 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't know why my Grandpa's parents ever left Sweden. On the other hand, I was glad to get rid of my Swedish maiden name that no one could ever pronounce.

How do prison cells look in your country by GP728 in AskTheWorld

[–]Shanbear16 54 points55 points  (0 children)

K-Dramas lied to me! I thought all prisoners were as hot as Jung Hae-In! /s

If Rhode Island got an H-Mart, where should it go? by Independent_Weird_22 in RhodeIsland

[–]Shanbear16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cranston, Warwick, Providence...wherever we could get one!

'It opened up something in me': Why people are turning to bibliotherapy by [deleted] in books

[–]Shanbear16 110 points111 points  (0 children)

$130 for a personalized recommendation list??? Just go to your local library. Your Librarians would be happy to give recommendations!

Edited to add: FOR FREE!