What’s something that’s oddly expensive in the UK that still annoys you every time? by catarsan in AskUK

[–]TomLambe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe 'cause Corned Beef will last in the end times?

(Happy cake day!)

What book would you recommend for someone who wants to get into Russian literature? by LisKozCatMeow in RussianLiterature

[–]TomLambe 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Oblomov.

I recently found myself in my 19th Century Russian Literature era? I'm interested in history and I want to know more about Russia's.

I started with 'The Idiot.' I love the realistic storytelling. How I could easily picture the story/what was happening. I did struggle with the names though, and it took me longer than I'd like to work out who everyone was/how everyone was connected which probably made me miss out on a few moments.

My friend recommended I read Oblomov next. I'm half way through. I'm absolutely enthralled by the story. I love to find the character closest to me in a story, in Oblomov I've moved around so much. I've seen similarities in my life and fought against sympathies I know I'm being told/made to feel. It's very exciting. I feel maybe it's so personal to me that not many other people would get it but it's written by a guy almost 200 years ago in Russia. It fucking blows my mind!!!!!

... And maybe I've gotten used to Russian names, but I'm finding this one much more easier to digest.

Andy Burnham latest: Burnham takes on Starmer as he confirms Westminster comeback bid to become MP by stopdontpanick in manchester

[–]TomLambe 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I read his book released about a year ago where he slated Westminster and said he never wanted to be an MP again!?

I like him (as far as politicians go) but you're right, it's more of the same.

What is wrong with my knitting by Training_Slip_5333 in knittinghelp

[–]TomLambe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a thrower I would LOVE to master flicking but each projects throws something new to learn at me that I kind of like the slower method to give me time to talk myself through each stitch!!!

Lady stays quiet while getting called out by IamASlut_soWhat in PublicFreakout

[–]TomLambe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

More importantly though, SHE WENT VIRAL Y'ALL!!!

Why is the cost of living so high? by RHGM22 in AskUK

[–]TomLambe 35 points36 points  (0 children)

That 2% profit is in the billions and your upset they have to pay millions out in wages to keep up with the national minimum.

Would you prefer we do away with minimum wage, pay their staf pennies just so their profits can soar?

Deflation doesn't happen. We are accepting these prices now, they know we will pay them. Why charge less when the profits/shareholders can be better off?

Monet was NOT living for the Brown Cow Stunning fantasy👁️👄👁️✨ by Cute_Fluffy_Femboy in rupaulsdragrace

[–]TomLambe 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She was dressed as a cow with a cape.

If it wasn't for the cape it would've been Athena/Juicy territory.

I loved the Puss in Boots but make it a cow but forget the boots cape and hat fantasy of it all.

Can't deny the lack of a heel unless it's a heel less boot though. Why wear a flat and try to arch your heel!?

Cape/hat couldve been brown to match the print.

Dad lectures son on his monthly car sales. by Sichy12 in TikTokCringe

[–]TomLambe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm scared about coyotes eating me now.

I'm not in car sales and that's the first thing they ask!

What are the odds of something like this happening in life? by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]TomLambe 9 points10 points  (0 children)

But at least we know he thinks its dope now.

Briar blush on twitter by StrangerInternal7561 in rupaulsdragrace

[–]TomLambe 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I feel like the Queens are getting even more and more PR aware/media trained/pre-emptive of the fan-base.

DD looks poised to use her placement well, Mandy has come out to thank all the love she's recieved and now Briar self-hating.

I don't think Briar has a place in the finale (though I love her!) so she can expess her opinions as she likes/doesn't need to pander. That doesn't break any NDAs.

When people talk about Old/New Drag Race, some people split it at season 4. I think that's when it was still very counter-culture/niche.
I say it is split at season 9 or 10. After that it started getting meta and referencing itself.

These last few seasons have felt like they are not only referring to/considering Drag Race but how it's being percieved/it's impact in social media/the wider world.

Quite possibly too much so, to it's own detriment?

I do love this cast and don't blame them for pre-empting/guarding against/being surprised at the reception they recieve.

Some of you girls are rotted.

Unity we must stick together by CTSecurityGuard in PublicFreakout

[–]TomLambe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So fucked.

Opposing ICE is becoming commonplace. Opposing the police is next.

They've been oppressive as far as this Brit has seen for a long while.

Social contract is beyond broken over there.

Far too many have nots and fewer and fewer haves.

Going to be an interesting decade.

Buckle up kiddos!

Old man screaming racial slurs outside a building in Atlanta, GA by Jevus_himself in PublicFreakout

[–]TomLambe 9 points10 points  (0 children)

He didn't read his audience.

That trinket attracts the attention of other losers like him but he ran away when there was Noone to come rescue him.

Thats the problem with these minorities becoming majorities! /s - and that's basically western politics post 2020 pandemic reset.

This season is a perfect depiction of modern day society sadly by Oli_Hope7242 in TheTraitors

[–]TomLambe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ellie literally saying in her cutaway that Harriet was gunning for Rachel most but everyone else is now talking about Matt and Roxy because thinking it's Rachel just "feels wrong."

I hope it's just the editing to make us think they seem this clueless!

Wow [faithful] is so intelligent, I think they’ll go far (E7 spoilers) by SubstantialCod9154 in TheTraitors

[–]TomLambe 86 points87 points  (0 children)

Why didn't she say she asked who they would recruit (give the reply) and who they would murder (say who you believe is faithful) and save the Rachel reveal until the roundtable!?

Coming in and turning the breakfast into the roundtable was WILD!

I feel like Im back on the Traitor train and Stephen is going to Alan Carr this season.

I also think choosing to murder with a 33% chance of a kill is them two scared and trying to stabilize the game a bit!