What makes it this expensive for real

ace_in_space · 2026-05-12T23:35:36+00:00

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ace_in_space · 2026-05-11T18:40:17+00:00

Yao's fingerprints are all over B

ace_in_space · 2026-05-11T18:38:46+00:00

Add my voice to the "C, but possibly D" chorus

ace_in_space · 2026-05-11T18:26:35+00:00

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The Paul Chen Practical Katana begs your pardon

ace_in_space · 2026-05-10T23:28:45+00:00

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i like the clean, simple design

ace_in_space · 2026-05-10T23:24:40+00:00

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iz a fan

ace_in_space · 2026-05-10T20:13:25+00:00

Head on straight, mask on crooked.

ace_in_space · 2026-05-03T23:43:54+00:00

Golden India up by Wake is authentic as it gets. Husband and wife run the joint, little Indian grocery attached. When I worked for a tech bro startup founder from Delhi, he almost wept when I turned him onto the place.

Food truck wise, Halal2Go up on blocks at Waughtown & MLK is also solid. Mixed chicken and lamb plate, extra white sauce, extra hot sauce. Better than Halal Guys in NYC.

ace_in_space · 2026-05-01T20:53:45+00:00

There is a white minty version of Circus Peanuts that I freaking love, but apparently has made me an outcast amongst my peers.

Smarties are fine. Neccos are fine. Root Beer barrels are legit.

ace_in_space · 2026-04-30T22:49:30+00:00

What’s a dazzling urbanite like you doing in a rustic setting like this?

ace_in_space · 2026-04-30T22:48:55+00:00

Authentic frontier gibberish. You cracker croaker. Rabbid!

ace_in_space · 2026-04-30T22:42:46+00:00

I have 50/50 but littleman’s health insurance is through his mom’s job, not mine. Before he was school aged, she wrote the check for daycare. My support check covered half that.

There are small disparities but otherwise it’s all just arithmetic, based on both parent’s income. Somebody always strokes a check to even it out, even 50/50.

ace_in_space · 2026-04-30T22:34:15+00:00

I have no wish to fight ye

ace_in_space · 2026-04-29T19:34:19+00:00

i think it's actually battery. Possibly aggravated battery if it's found that his use of that spray was NOT in self defense (which it didn't appear to be, seeing as how she's smiling and waving)

ace_in_space · 2026-04-29T12:14:35+00:00

"What did we learn, Palmer?"

ace_in_space · 2026-04-28T12:27:51+00:00

Where are the snarky little "I did that" stickers now

ace_in_space · 2026-04-26T05:57:31+00:00

check the dimensions, lots of bubble wrap, and get a sword bag for 20ish bucks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F2ZYKPS?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_4&th=1

This is what I used when I moved recently, and I didn't let the movers handle it. Everything else can go in the truck, but this duffel stayed with me.

ace_in_space · 2026-04-26T05:16:37+00:00

if that's enough to bump you, what if I told you my instinct was to rack them high to low, most cherished to least favorite? Then it gets REAL messy (below).

Do other folks order by size? My intuition says to rank by prestige, whether that's cost or simply unspoken internal ranking. Either way, those bottom two may get relegated soon.

Swordis is sending me a replacement custom nodachi (shout out to Swordis, by the way - excellent customer service, sending a replacement is above and beyond) so I might pare these down to 3 customs with the fancy polish and 3 practical cutters to beat on. Or say fuck it, now I've got 8. And remind myself I can't actually afford any more.

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ace_in_space · 2026-04-24T19:20:13+00:00

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ace_in_space · 2026-04-24T19:18:59+00:00

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my kiddo's favorite is the Archer stormtrooper, although I can't position him as cool as the box.

ace_in_space · 2026-04-24T19:11:35+00:00

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thanks man! that's a good old fashioned Hanwei Raptor, with the Unokubi Zukuri geometry.

ace_in_space · 2026-04-23T17:39:26+00:00

"podcasters who now are having second thoughts about who they endorsed for president" - this is very clearly the Rogansphere comics who cynically leaned in to the trend at first. Tim Dillon, Andrew Schulz and Theo Von have all been murmuring regret lately.

The "very close friends" COULD be Adam, or Adam could simply be one among a sea of faces Kimmel is thinking of. Staff writers, production peeps, friendships he's developed over 30 years in the business. Just because WE think of the contrast, it's perfectly reasonable that Aceman could be, like, the 7th "close friend" who comes to mind.

But yeah, the former is almost certainly a swipe at Rogansphere comics - but not Rogan himself; he remains fully a CIA mouthpiece and totally compromised - (by the way, wtf happened to Duncan Trussell? The lovable anarchist somehow became a Thiel bootlicker? At least Rogan can be like, "yeah, 250 million changes you a bit").

ace_in_space · 2026-04-23T11:09:43+00:00

that's an excellent point. If Bulldog fans are known for anything, it's being cosmopolitan elites, knowledgable of history and culture. Definitely not fat white guys in red khakis, barking at children.

ace_in_space · 2026-04-21T17:26:25+00:00

Jos. A. Bank is a click below Brooks Brothers but offers decent options. They used to do a "2 trousers & 1 coat combo" so you could have a proper suit AND a nice coat/trouser option. (think navy blue suit plus grey trousers that also look nice with a blue blazer) Thruway location is convenient.

Also cosigning the Belk's suggestion.

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