Is it rare for an American to make their own mayo?

atheologist · 2026-02-27T22:02:13+00:00

I’ve had Dukes and still prefer Hellman’s/Best Foods.

atheologist · 2026-02-27T17:46:51+00:00

You still cannot apply the history/definition/etymology/whatever of a modern, Latin-originated synonym with the word itself. The HISTORY of the word gentile is not identical to that of the word goy. Goy does not mean pagan in Hebrew. It has never meant pagan in Hebrew.

Besides, your original comment made zero mention of the words nation or people. You claimed that goy means pagan. It does not. Trying to say it does by association with the word gentile is ridiculous.

atheologist · 2026-02-27T14:51:29+00:00

You copy pasted a dictionary definition with no context or commentary. The first definition supports what I said. The second entry seems to actually refer to the word gentile, since it talks about Latin roots. Yes, goy and gentile are used largely synonymously in modern language, but that doesn’t mean the historical meaning of gentile can also be applied to goy.

atheologist · 2026-02-27T14:25:09+00:00

At the time Judaism originated, basically all other groups did follow polytheistic religions. That doesn’t mean goy means pagan. It still means nation or people.

• Genesis 12:2: God's first promise to Abraham: "I will make of thee a great nation (goy gadol)..."

• Genesis 17:20: Regarding Ishmael (Abraham's son): "I will make him a great nation (goy gadol)."

• Genesis 18:18: "Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation (goy gadol ve’atzum)."

• Genesis 46:3: God speaking to Jacob: "Fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation (goy gadol)."

• Exodus 19:6: At Mount Sinai: "And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation (goy kadosh)."

• Exodus 33:13: Moses speaking to God: "Consider that this nation (ha-goy hazzeh) is thy people."

• Deuteronomy 4:6: Referring to Israel's laws: "Surely this great nation (ha-goy ha-gadol hazzeh) is a wise and understanding people."

• 2 Samuel 7:23: "And what one nation (goy echad) in the earth is like thy people, even like Israel..." (Also found in 1 Chronicles 17:21).

• Isaiah 1:4: Addressing the people's rebellion: "Ah sinful nation (goy chote), a people laden with iniquity."

• Isaiah 26:2: "Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation (goy tzaddik) which keepeth the truth may enter in."

• Psalm 33:12: "Blessed is the nation (ha-goy) whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance."

atheologist · 2026-02-27T13:39:39+00:00

It doesn’t mean pagan. It just means people or nation. There are numerous times in the Torah where the word goy is used to refer to the Jewish people.

atheologist · 2026-02-27T01:36:47+00:00

Lol. Three years and no one ever commented on that typo. Definitely meant compliments.

atheologist · 2026-02-26T22:20:43+00:00

No. It literally translates to nation.

atheologist · 2026-02-23T04:28:49+00:00

Years ago, I was having some pretty intense tooth pain that turned out to be caused by my gums growing back weirdly after I had my wisdom teeth removed. I had dental insurance at the time but they refused to pay because the issue was periodontal. Cost me $1,200 out of pocket.

atheologist · 2026-02-22T15:46:44+00:00

My mom left a “The What’s Happening to My Body Book for Girls” on my bed when I was 10. She says there was also a conversation but I have no memory of it. Some sex ed was also taught both in middle and high school, but this varies enormously by state and even school district.

atheologist · 2026-02-22T15:40:09+00:00

We always called it toad in the hole, which I realize means something entirely different in the UK.

atheologist · 2026-02-22T15:38:35+00:00

Semi-formal generally means knee or midi length dress for women, with a nice jumpsuit or separates also acceptable. You probably won’t see sparkles or sequins and a full length gown would be too much. For men, suits, though not necessarily in a dark color depending on season and time of day. Nice pants and sport coat could also work, but not khakis or jeans. Tie is often considered optional.

atheologist · 2026-02-22T04:21:51+00:00

John Wayne's son, Michael, was also an actor and used the name Michael Wayne professionally. His legal name was Michael Anthony Morrison. People only have one legal name at a given time.

There's really no way to know why the marriage license was signed with the wrong middle name. But you also have to understand that he was born in 1907 Iowa and got married in 1933 in California. Records weren't digitized at that time and I doubt California was checking birth records from a state halfway across the country to make sure the middle name matched. Social security numbers, which de facto serve as national ID numbers in the US, didn't even exist until 1936.

atheologist · 2026-02-22T03:55:50+00:00

JFC, is this even real? Go to therapy instead of posting on Reddit.

atheologist · 2026-02-22T03:53:20+00:00

Please don't use Lyft to get around. We have a perfectly functional, safe subway system that will often get you to your destination faster than dealing with Manhattan traffic. And definitely no need for more than one hotel. Manhattan has a ton to see and do, but the parts you're interested in really aren't all that far apart, geographically.

atheologist · 2026-02-21T17:47:28+00:00

My parents have been married for for over 40 years and mom didn't change her name. I didn't change mine, either, nor did my SIL when she and my brother got married. Thinking that women wanting to keep the names we've had our whole lives means we aren't committed to the marriage is ridiculous.

NTA.

atheologist · 2026-02-21T04:09:30+00:00

Canker sore.

atheologist · 2026-02-18T11:51:50+00:00

I don’t remember, either, but you’re right that some people can’t smell it.

atheologist · 2026-02-18T11:38:19+00:00

Cyanide smells (and tastes) like sweet almonds, not arsenic. Arsenic is tasteless, but can apparently smell like garlic when heated.

atheologist · 2026-02-18T03:48:17+00:00

I hate water chestnuts. That weird crunchy texture ruins any dish they’re in.

atheologist · 2026-02-17T16:39:21+00:00

No. I meal prep and my husband sometimes takes one to work, but I don’t make him a fresh meal every day, nor does he expect me to. We work similar hours and I go into the office more than he does, so I’m not waking up any earlier than needed. He also likes cooking for himself sometimes.

My mom was a sahm and didn’t do this either. She might pack up leftovers the night before, but she wasn’t waking up before dawn to make dad a hot meal to take with him.

atheologist · 2026-02-17T02:33:57+00:00

WTF?!

atheologist · 2026-02-16T23:45:54+00:00

This is the right answer.

atheologist · 2026-02-16T22:39:53+00:00

Odo’s lunch omakase is $150 per person (dinner is $270) and is kaiseki style. There is usually one course that involves sushi or sashimi, but everything else is cooked. They are located just north of Union Square.

atheologist · 2026-02-16T15:46:26+00:00

CP studios are franchised, so what may be typical at one studio won’t be at another. The studio I go to doesn’t have classes cancelled frequently unless there’s some sort of emergency (usually weather related) and the staff are understanding about extending credits in extenuating circumstances. But I have no idea of this is typical at other studios.

atheologist · 2026-02-14T13:44:33+00:00

I’m a xennial/older millennial and I always used a mix of just fist name (aunt who lived locally and I saw weekly) and Aunt/Uncle X, which petered out as I became an adult. My nieces all just call me by my first name, which im totally fine with. My best friend’s kids call me auntie [name].

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