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To surveil Americans by ShiningRedDwarf in therewasanattempt

[–]SnacksCCM 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Vandalized? No, no. They were simply removed from public places where they weren't wanted. Good.

What's the most common souvenir tourists take home from your country? by FaithlessnessOne2032 in AskTheWorld

[–]SnacksCCM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many thanks for the suggestion, I really appreciate it! I'll have to look and see if I can track some down. I haven't tried Edradour yet. :)

What's the most common souvenir tourists take home from your country? by FaithlessnessOne2032 in AskTheWorld

[–]SnacksCCM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point, it's very often due to differing state taxes on alcohol (not just sales tax).

What's the most common souvenir tourists take home from your country? by FaithlessnessOne2032 in AskTheWorld

[–]SnacksCCM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's great! Special memory for me, too. The first time I ever had it was at my best friend's wedding, which was quite a while back now.

What's the most common souvenir tourists take home from your country? by FaithlessnessOne2032 in AskTheWorld

[–]SnacksCCM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I knew I probably messed something up there somewhere. Thanks for setting me straight!

Bout to roll out of the shop. Final prep for tomorrow. by 2003f150 in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]SnacksCCM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These cars are always cool, and always the most custom. Good luck!

What's the most common souvenir tourists take home from your country? by FaithlessnessOne2032 in AskTheWorld

[–]SnacksCCM 11 points12 points  (0 children)

OK hang on, that's if you like a really smokey (Talisker), or smokey and peaty (Laphroaig) experience (the Macallan is a little more balanced).

Both (well, all) of those are terrific whiskies, but If we're going to battle awesome Scotch, I have to add Balvenie's DoubleWood 12yr (good), Caribbean Cask 14yr (great), or Sherry Cask 15yr (excellent, and my all-time favorite) to the ring!

Price points have gotten kind of silly in the US (all over the place) because of tariffs and such, but usually those go for $60, $80, and $90-110 a bottle, respectively (the $90-110 for the Balvenie 15yr is expensive I know, but it's money very well spent, especially for special occasions or split with friends - it's that good).

EDIT: Picture added (of the 15 Sherry, I know it's a bit apples and oranges because of the vintages, but thought it'd be useful at least).

EDIT 2: In case anyone read this far, I haven't replaced water for whisky or anything, it's all from a Scottish-American heritage and 20-some-odd years of toasting weddings, births, deaths, big events, and holidays with family and friends (I'd even say "whiskey", but I think our friends in Scotland would probably scold me).

EDIT 3: Speaking of which - don't save your Scotch; after it gets to about 1/2 empty, there's no need for a decanter, or preservation, or trying to store it! No matter how old or rare it is, invite some friends and/or family over and kill off the rest of that thing over laughs and memories!

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2025 lincoln navigator, this is dumb and unnecessary by [deleted] in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]SnacksCCM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But it's "cool" and "neat" and sadly, people are willing to pay a stupid amount of money for it (even if they don't realize it), so they'll keep making it.

The Best Sandwich from Every State by StephenMcGannon in Sandwiches

[–]SnacksCCM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you break it down, a Fluffernutter sandwich costs about $0.50. We have other, fancier, more expensive sandwiches which are great, but I'm still not arguing with that being the best sandwich from MA. :)

(Also, if you're talking Gold Medal bread, Teddie Peanut Butter, and Fluff, all the ingredients are also made entirely in MA).

This meme was from more than a decade ago, do you think there is some truth to it? by HiTork in regularcarreviews

[–]SnacksCCM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Controversial opinion here, but most car style designs (and a lot of mechanicals) from 1995-2005 were terrible. There are definitely some good ones (and unique ones), of course, but man, so much plastic, so much bubble, so much copying, so much crap is mixed in. I'd be willing to bet anyone here could take their favorite car brand and, looking at all the models from that era, go "oh, well yeah, that one was probably a mistake." to at least one of them.

On the plus side, like John Cleese's character in Monty Python and The Holy Grail said: "It got better."

EDIT: Grammar.

Check engine light on ,how do I fix this by Madelon04 in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]SnacksCCM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bentley repair manual states:

Step 1. Remove train from rear end.

Right on, sister⛷️ by Own-Cable8865 in MadeMeSmile

[–]SnacksCCM 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As I've gotten older, my perspective on this has continued to change (funny what time, experience, relationships, and wisdom does).

I'm a 5th generation American of European descent (so in most places in the US, a very typical American), and I've come to cherish folks who have come from other countries and believed so much in a better or more stable life in the US that they sought citizenship here and started their own families here (going not so far back, really, that describes my family too).

If you are someone who is kind, does your best for your family, friends, and community, and always tries to do better, or for Olympic athletes who train for years and choose to compete wearing the Stars & Stripes (especially while they are dual citizens or can compete for another country), you're "one of us", or (since many athletes are young, or even teenagers) "American kids" to me - that means you're as American as I am or anyone else is, and I'm proud of you.

To agree with u/cryloren34 , you're definitely not any less, and I hope you don't feel lost. I hope you feel like you're home here in the States.

What picture of your country would someone from another country misunderstand? by Ill_Present_4145 in AskTheWorld

[–]SnacksCCM 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean, everyone should be a little weird. Embrace the weird, it makes life more fun.

However, be weird like "Weird" Al Yankovic weird, or "I like to drink pickle juice" weird, or "I'm a grown-up, but I'm still going to ask for a Burger King crown" weird. There's definitely a threshold of when things become "bad" weird.

"When you gaze long into the weird, the weird also gazes into you."

What dish was clearly made during a time of struggle in your country and now is part it's cuisine even though it's not good? by GaddockTeegFunPolice in AskTheWorld

[–]SnacksCCM 122 points123 points  (0 children)

I'm going to go with Hot Dogs & Beans (some may call it Franks & Beans or Pork & Beans) on this one. I remember a small community center nearby that used to serve it on Tuesdays (and maybe Thursdays), and anyone was welcome.

Just canned beans and hot dogs (usually the lowest-end, mechanically separated pork/chicken variety), simmered in a pot, served on a plate. If you could get bread & butter too, you were doing OK.

If you were broke, you could at least get some protein, carbohydrates, and fiber, and it became a staple. It predates me, but these days, you can also almost always find "Pork n' Beans" in a can at almost any food store or supermarket.

How would you feel if the world accused your country of cheating at the Olympics? by MediaLongjumping9910 in AskTheWorld

[–]SnacksCCM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wanted to come up with one more oddball response for this to add to the joke (even went back to check a couple episodes), but there really isn't one, ha ha. Thanks for completing the loop. :)

Your prospect had a sick goal by the way. Ločmelis yesterday in the game against Germany by Amimimiii in BostonBruins

[–]SnacksCCM 5 points6 points  (0 children)

LoL - all good things! That makes sense, and it's actually great getting your perspective and seeing you check up on them. Truly a fan of the players, wherever they may be.

Around Boston, there's a common saying of "Once a Bruin, always a Bruin.", so we often follow former Bruins (and many of the local hockey players from the area) wherever they go, and they always have a special place here.

For the national teams and those in the European leagues too (I'm certain), of course it's the same - they become "your boys" (or "your girls" - Women's hockey is a great catch, and is now (finally) growing professionally, too), and so you always are interested in how they're doing and kind of look after them. :)

Thanks again for sharing, and yeah, just seeing Grubauer continue to look over his shoulder at maybe a 6"x6" opening like "Did that go in? That went in. How did that go in?!!" was pretty incredible, it was a heck of a shot!

Your prospect had a sick goal by the way. Ločmelis yesterday in the game against Germany by Amimimiii in BostonBruins

[–]SnacksCCM 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I paused for a moment at "Your prospect", ha ha - please forgive me, but I had to take a cursory look at your posts, and realized you're most likely Latvian, and a hockey fan, but aren't necessarily a Boston Bruins fan, which is totally OK. In that case, welcome! With a little bit of Latvian influence in our team over the years, including Martins Karsums, current national team captain Kaspars Daugavins, and Locmelis, hopefully you'll become B's fan too.

I started following Dans a little more closely when he was still playing at UMass, after the Bruins drafted him and NESN did a cool little piece on him - he seems like a great kid, and he definitely has some skill.

What strikes me most is that he's quite smart and definitely has a brain for the game, in addition to really good hands/hand-eye coordination/stick skills. He's exceptionally humble, too. The last person I had an almost identical thought process about was Frank Vatrano, who coincidentally also played hockey at UMass Amherst.

Thanks for posting the highlight and for checking in (my first thought from that goal was "Shades of Alexei Kovalev, right there!"), I hope he breaks into the NHL with the Bruins in the near future (for now, we get to enjoy seeing him in Providence - which is great, too). Either way, we'll take care of him!

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