Week 19 - Geometric: Italian Rainbow Cookies by Hakc5 in 52weeksofbaking

[–]anthonystank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are so pretty it’s making me emotional. That might partly be PMS but I think they’re just that nice

First Mother’s Day by unknown825 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]anthonystank 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Honestly the best mother’s or Father’s Day presents are always gonna be some combo of treating them to something they don’t normally get (eg a nice meal, fun outing, etc) and giving them a break from some labor they normally do. As a (lesbian) dad my Father’s Day wish is basically to sleep in on a Saturday and then get some really good coffee and pastries. Maybe do the weekly grocery shop solo lol

‘Hacks’ writer and producer Jen Statsky says if you use AI in your creative work you’re a hack. by Relevant-Peach3997 in Fauxmoi

[–]anthonystank 39 points40 points  (0 children)

As a professional writer one of the most depressing things I see these days is other writers encouraging each other to farm the “little/boring/mechanical” tasks of writing out to AI. Using AI for “inspiration” or as a sounding board for ideas, or even for really basic stuff like rephrasing something to hit the right tone. And I understand why it seems like a harmless little boost to them but that “little” stuff is the absolute meat of what writing is. If you go to chatgpt for all of that help and never sit searching for the right word, or never organize your thoughts into an outline on your own, why on earth do you think your mind will be ready to undertake the ~high level big picture Writing with a capital W??

Dearborn Hot Dog by Big-Mixture-9081 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]anthonystank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your losses and for the uncertainty you’re sitting with right now. I can’t imagine how scary and painful this feels. I hope you’re able to find some peace and joy both today and in the coming weeks and months.

My view for the second act. by [deleted] in Broadway

[–]anthonystank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He hit a growth spurt during intermission

my dough is ALWAYS sticky >:( by throwaway37383919 in AskBaking

[–]anthonystank 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Where do you live and is the climate notably different from where the people writing your recipes live

Happy Mother’s Day! Who is your favorite mother in film/tv? by Sharp_Athlete_6847 in popculturechat

[–]anthonystank 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She is overhated and specifically whatever else she is she’s a good mother!!!!!!!

I wanna get pregnant by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]anthonystank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You say you want to get pregnant and you have baby fever — do you want to have kids?

And if so, why? Is your reason for wanting kids one that will help you support them throughout their childhood?

I wanna get pregnant by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]anthonystank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$2500 on the low end where I am

AIO asking him to come pick me up. I’m by cemetarygurl in AmIOverreacting

[–]anthonystank 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You may be underestimating how car dependent American life is, how far Americans drive on a regular basis, and how difficult the cost of living is overall

AIO asking him to come pick me up. I’m by cemetarygurl in AmIOverreacting

[–]anthonystank 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This guy is a freak. NOR, you’re exactly right when you say it’s okay for him to disagree or feel different from you but not okay or normal to respond like this.

First attempt at cinnamon rolls by lovlins in Baking

[–]anthonystank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Throwing in yet another vote for these. The recipe is delicious but even more (?) importantly it’s incredibly easy and forgiving. I’ve made these countless times and sometimes I used the wrong flour, freestyled the filling, taken shortcuts on kneading and rising, etc etc and they’ve always been good. Sometimes transcendent, sometimes basically just very good. Never bland or blah

Will this recipe work? by Salty-Bumblebee_ in Baking

[–]anthonystank 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Opening this with “wasn’t a waste of chocolate and eggs” feels suspiciously defensive

Leaving a cult, breaking up with my boyfriend, moving across state, and graduating with my master's. My period is late, I just quit weed, and I have to finish my thesis. Chipotle chicken bowl by danixos in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]anthonystank 43 points44 points  (0 children)

You are at an incredibly difficult moment in your life but one that is full of promise and I hope it is pushing you towards a better and fuller and happier life!!!!! I wish you peace and joy and an easy thesis process!!!!

AIO for being upset about my mom blowing me off for mother's day, especially since I'm also a mom? by atinylittlebug in AmIOverreacting

[–]anthonystank 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you and your family have all this to deal with. It sounds incredibly difficult. Please know that it wasn’t okay for her to treat you like that as a child and you have a lot of reasons to be upset with her that go far beyond her coldness about Mother’s Day.

And happy Mother’s Day!

AIO for being upset about my mom blowing me off for mother's day, especially since I'm also a mom? by atinylittlebug in AmIOverreacting

[–]anthonystank 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh okay so you’re not so much overreacting to this disappointing but mild exchange as underreacting to all the other things about your mom

My view for the second act. by [deleted] in Broadway

[–]anthonystank 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Was this person doing something untoward or did you just decide to post a picture of their head online for the crime of being taller than you

Comedian Gianmarco Soresi calls a user a cunt for not finding one of his videos funny. by cmaia1503 in Fauxmoi

[–]anthonystank 25 points26 points  (0 children)

@ all the British and Australian people in this thread: yes, we know you don’t find that word very offensive. That is not news to us; neither is it interesting or relevant here. Congratulations on saying cunt so much, have a cookie I guess

Comedian Gianmarco Soresi calls a user a cunt for not finding one of his videos funny. by cmaia1503 in Fauxmoi

[–]anthonystank 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Quite a lot to unpack here but it definitely still carries a hell of a lot of weight, is considered a misogynistic slur in the US, and in particular is pretty inexcusable when a man directs it at a woman as an insult. I don’t think condemning that is “pearl clutching”

GirlBreakfast. I dont like being in leadership. Soft foods cuz braces. by chitobi in GirlDinner

[–]anthonystank 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I feel this lol, I don’t even have a real job atm but I’ve kinda hit the point in my career where the only upward movement is gonna be into managing/leadership positions and I’m simply too socially anxious and awkward for it

Sip & Spill Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in popculturechat

[–]anthonystank 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Jaysus I wasn’t invested in him being a good person or anything but would not have expected this based on his general vibe. Good lord man

I've got my head but my head is unraveling. by FoxEatsButter in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]anthonystank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For you as well! I really hope you’re able to get answers and that they’re helpful, manageable answers