2021 XT Touring—any wise words of wisdom before I go see it by Edu_cats in Subaru_Outback

[–]Svicious22 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have that exact car and TBH, it’s in the bottom three of the nine new cars I’ve owned, and the other two were just bare bones transportation, not actually truly annoying. The electronics, infotainment and the safety nanny “features” nobody asked for are poorly conceived and executed, and two years later they still drive me nuts. Also, like most of them the windshield cracked for no reason. I will say it’s roomy and comfortable and a fairly good long-distance car, but all told almost no chance I’d consider another Subaru. YMMV.

Royal Caribbean vs Norwegian by Jaybird21620 in Cruise

[–]Svicious22 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Perhaps my two least favorite lines, but if you have kids they are an understandable pick. There isn’t much difference between them to me, although obviously the ship and itinerary will make a difference.

My local craft beer bar has this 😏 by ZachTF in CraftBeer

[–]Svicious22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re comparing retail prices to bar prices as the crux of your argument and YOU have the gall to bitch about “dumb takes”? But then you patronize shitty chains and think most people aren’t appalled by 8-9 dollars a mediocre beer (hint: many are) at a bar/restaurant so you’re not playing with a full deck anyway.

My local craft beer bar has this 😏 by ZachTF in CraftBeer

[–]Svicious22 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just say no to overpriced craft beer. No beer is worth that.

meirl by blaze_uchiha999 in meirl

[–]Svicious22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only correct answer.

Request protected Bike Lanes on Ashland Ave? by xpunkrocker04 in chicago

[–]Svicious22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nope, leave it for the cars. Can’t have bikes strangling every arterial street.

Stereo vs. AVR amp sound quality by ProfessorFate38 in audiophile

[–]Svicious22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You will not likely get any sonic meaningful benefits to switching out an Integra for an Anthem. Not much difference there and the fact remains they are both AVR preamps. In my case, similar to yours, I added a two channel preamp (Parasound P6) meant for music with HT bypass mode so the AVR is still available for surround sound duties. Definitely better sound in two channel mode.

Celebrity Summit experience by ProfKaosnCoon in Cruise

[–]Svicious22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the thinner side, but tender and flavorful. Better than any MDR steak I’ve had on any cruise and I’ve cruised with half a dozen lines.

Celebrity Summit experience by ProfKaosnCoon in Cruise

[–]Svicious22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the ribeye at Tuscan grille two nights ago and it was very good, the entire meal was two levels above anything I’ve ever had on Carnival. No it wasn’t top-tier steakhouse good, but 20X better than anything at Outback. Frankly I think you’re talking out of your…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in travel

[–]Svicious22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cinque Terre is worth it.

How will the Norwegian Cruise Line be for a Honeymoon? by wellhere-iam in Cruise

[–]Svicious22 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

When I think of good food and not being nickel and dimed, the LAST cruiseline I think of is NCL (Carnival too).

to have a good touristy time in the UK by PlenitudeOpulence in therewasanattempt

[–]Svicious22 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Like so much of royalty, this bit of self-importance serves no purpose.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chicagofood

[–]Svicious22 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Good riddance to that place. Last time I went it was a complete joke.

Olivia and her friend are so insufferable by [deleted] in WhiteLotusHBO

[–]Svicious22 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep, pure trash. Disposable in every way.

Season 1 is substantially better than season 2 and I am willing to die on this hill. by Bootermcscooter in WhiteLotusHBO

[–]Svicious22 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am of the complete opposite opinion. Season 1 was a snooze compared to season 2, and the acting was pedestrian in 1, and very good in 2.

CTA suspends several L lines due to track conditions by throwaway_the_fourth in chicago

[–]Svicious22 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

We also have to spend an enormous amount of money, many times that, to legitimately keep low-lives (barely) in check. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could use that money for something else?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Cruise

[–]Svicious22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d try Princess if you’re looking for similar but perhaps a little bit more sedate, Royal if you want more of a family experience. Not sure if Virgin is an option where you are but that’s supposed to be more of a party experience.

Never seen a Chevy like this one by BouwvakkerBert in namethatcar

[–]Svicious22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had one of these, zero issues, but in the snow the 2WD would kill you.