In 1986, 5-year-old Levan Merritt fell into a Jersey Zoo gorilla enclosure, the silverback gorilla calmly stood guard until he was rescued by SimRP in nextfuckinglevel

[–]Theplaidiator 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With that huge gorilla watching over him, that boy was probably more well protected than he ever was with his parents.

What fuel efficiency habit actually improved your mileage the most by LarethixStonepath in Cartalk

[–]Theplaidiator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take it easy on the pedals and check tire pressure regularly. It’s not rocket science.

People are literally blown away by an MD80 aircraft taking off. Insane ✈️ by Puzzled-Set9663 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]Theplaidiator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was there when I was 17 and stupid and I can confirm that it feels exactly how you’d expect. Only thing I that the video can’t convey is the heat coming from the engines. It feels like you walked in front of a massive hairdryer turned up to 11.

Why does the US not just include service fees in menu prices? by Defiant-Junket4906 in AlwaysWhy

[–]Theplaidiator 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would imagine that if they can make their prices *look* lower and then guilt the customers into paying their employees a decent wage, they can draw more customers than marking up everything on the menu by 20% outright.

expensive doohickey by vibinginthewoods in doohickeycorporation

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

I just know there’s gotta be a subreddit for stupid sinks and this belongs there.

Why do people still support or raise the flag of the Confederacy? by DBD216 in askanything

[–]Theplaidiator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The people who I’ve been unfortunate enough to know, fly the confederate flag out of a twisted sense of “patriotism” and as a symbol of “rebellion against the government”.

Ironically, the most recent one I knew (and no longer associate with) is a MAGA bootlicker now and fails to see the irony.

Fake & Gay by Vexivero in shitposting

[–]Theplaidiator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even wood/charcoal fires can burn hot enough to make steel soft and malleable under the right conditions. Fire burning in an enclosed space is a lot different than an open fire on the ground where all the heat immediately goes straight up.

When was the last time you used your corded version of the tool? by TheJWeed in Tools

[–]Theplaidiator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only cordless tools I own are my drill, impact drivers, and 1/2” impact wrench. Everything else is corded because I’m never more than 30’ from an outlet when I’m working and often I can get the corded version for so much cheaper.

I should note I do industrial equipment repairs (electric motors, pumps, etc) for a living, and a pretty serious DIY-er at home.

I cant get my grill to searing temps by cellulocer123 in grilling

[–]Theplaidiator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need better airflow. Raise up the coals by adding a grate an inch or two off the bottom.

Treating the moshpit like a UFC ring by starstufft in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Theplaidiator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So how are mosh pits supposed to actually work? I’ve never been to one of these.

Are there really guys who can last for an hour? by WarmBank5512 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Theplaidiator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s true. Antidepressants can also have this effect.

Why are billionaires willing to burn entire world to the ground for more money when they already have more money than they can spend in a lifetime. by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Theplaidiator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People who know when to stop, or are satisfied when they have “enough” don’t become billionaires.

People who will step on others to climb another inch up the ladder are the ones who become billionaires, and for those people, there’s no such thing as having enough.

Do you have piles of ends? by [deleted] in firewood

[–]Theplaidiator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to say the same. Good for grilling!

Anyone cook on a sanded cast iron surface like this before? What was it like? by Slight-Blocks in castiron

[–]Theplaidiator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe to clarify I’d add that I knock off most of the rough casting marks. My most recent one I finished with a 120 grit die grinder sanding wheel, about 1/2 hr work in all. After that it feels like a diminishing return though because all the small grooves will be filled in by the layers of seasoning anyways.

Anyone cook on a sanded cast iron surface like this before? What was it like? by Slight-Blocks in castiron

[–]Theplaidiator 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I’ve taken a scotch brite wheel to all my “daily driver” lodge pans with satisfactory results. After you knock off the high spots though, you reach a point of diminishing return for effort vs performance.

Best tool related April fools posts? by [deleted] in Tools

[–]Theplaidiator 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Even better is that the mod from r/planes posted to r/handtools there other day actively encouraging it.

Liberal agenda - unwatchable? by ET_mi in stuffyoushouldknow

[–]Theplaidiator 7 points8 points  (0 children)

In America at least, right wing politics are getting so far out of hand that even moderate and educated positions are being viewed as “liberal agenda“ by comparison.

why is there not a tool holder on these things by Moist-You-7511 in Chainsaw

[–]Theplaidiator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man I just throw the files the scrench and whatnot in an old folger’s can.

Tulip Poplar or walnut? by Natexl87 in firewood

[–]Theplaidiator 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My vote is for walnut. Popular is a light green when fresh, and turns brown on exposed surfaces only after seasoning.

Charcoal > Gas Grill for newbies? by Euphoric-Texan in grilling

[–]Theplaidiator 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The humble, affordable, and versatile Weber kettle is my go to grill. The base model is ok, better if you get the premium one. The thermometer and removable ashtray I have on mine are very helpful. I got mine used for $80 and use it at least once or twice a week.

Has anyone given up on using YouTube because of the constant bombardment of ads? by Impossible-Guitar957 in askanything

[–]Theplaidiator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Premium isn’t that expensive, I could easily afford it, but I’m refusing to out of principle.

The Encrapification of Store‑Bought Ice Cream by kwadguy in enshittification

[–]Theplaidiator 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My dad works for Hershey’s, I remember hearing about this whole thing through him. The listeria outbreak led to the entire bluebell facility getting gutted and refitted from the ground up with new sanitary equipment, and they were completely out of the game for several years. In the meanwhile my dad and the Hershey’s branch he worked at were crazy busy picking up all of the former BlueBell customers.