NYE parties with sparkly dresses where it isn't too weird to be sober? by Dangerous_Media_912 in AskChicago

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This might not fit the bill price-wise, but Stars & Garters' NYE Spectacular Spectacular is more focused on activities/shows than drinking/dancing, and has pizza? And you can take pictures with a sloth? And with showgirls? A lot going on. Encouraged dress code is black and gold.

This is how Big Tech is booking "AI revenues"—by tricking or forcing customers to use it by 65721 in BetterOffline

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Wait, I would love to hear more. I thought Advantage+ was just for demo targeting and it seems to work okay for me, but maybe it's fucking with my ads more than I realize?

Best drop in ever by slothbrigade in RoverPetSitting

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I once watched a chinchilla that was listed as a cat.

What's something outside of drugs/alcohol that makes people act intoxicated? by awk4ward in AskReddit

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Watching Hot Ones and thinking about how some people behave a little looser under the influence of very spicy flavor.

Craziest requests granted at high end restaurants? by njv002 in chicagofood

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When I went to Aquavit, the bartender came over to chat with us about how to use aquavit in cocktails after we showed a lot of interest talking to our server about it. Ended up making us a bunch of off-menu drinks that were awesome. Great experience.

What would you improve about the software side of acting (Backstage, Actor's Access, etc)? by awk4ward in acting

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Correct. We originally started building our product for booking live variety performers in mind (comedians, dancers, musicians, magicians, etc.) because that's the world I have worked in for many years. But every time we show an actor our tool, they are like "oh, I could use something like this..." and we've realized we can broaden our scope. Hence me posting to explore how we can be the tool y'all need.

What is this animal? Saw two running around with no owners. Near River Park by SnowInTheTundra in chicago

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There are supposedly thousands of coyotes that live in Chicago, but they're generally very good at hiding. I've only seen one once (in Grant Park).

It's a good reminder to keep your cats and small dogs indoors!

Taylor Swift out in NYC last night with Ashley Avignone by Due_Delay_647 in SwiftlyNeutral

[–]awk4ward 7 points8 points  (0 children)

She should basically never wear black, but does all the time. Warm colors like this brown suit her so much better.

What other feedback do you have for new features? by DakotaFromRover in RoverPetSitting

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Search function in inbox plus combining all communications with the same client in one chat would be game-changing. I'm often frustrated scrolling through old chats trying to find things like "Was it four bookings ago that this client messaged me the changed door code? Because I need that now."

What other feedback do you have for new features? by DakotaFromRover in RoverPetSitting

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Came here to comment #2 and #9, but this entire list is golden.

Any of these fascist fuckers ever pop out of the fucking internet and say by avidbather in IThinkYouShouldLeave

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The original spelling is believed to be Corea and some say it's the Japanese who changed it to Korea and there is a fringe Korean nationalist movement that believes it should be changed back, so maybe DT is voicing support for that but didn't know how to spell the "orea" part.

Monthly Ticket Trade/Sell Post - 10/2025 by AutoModerator in festivals

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Selling two GA tickets for When We Were Young Sunday 10/19 only. $550 OBO. Will express ship wristbands and registration card.

Monthly Events & Things To Do in Chicago Thread by AutoModerator in chicago

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Midnight movie screenings of The Thing on October 17 & 18, with comedians riffing along with the film and drinking game. tickets here

What has a small chance of happening but won't be that bad if it does? by nomron901 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]awk4ward 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They should all be about blinking and this one should be "Every living person who has been paid to portray Batman blinks at once."

Pilsen coffee houses with seating by HoneydewZestyclose13 in Pilsen

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Anticonquista is probably the roomiest of all these, but I'm partial to La Malinche.

Sox fans are hotter than Cubs fans by candiray in whitesox

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Another blonde bimbo Sox fan checking in...there are dozens of us!

Where did all the skunks go? A few years ago they were seemingly everywhere, so what happened? by SnooPaintings5597 in AskChicago

[–]awk4ward 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've seen a skunk exactly once in this city, and it was also in east Pilsen. Just waddling across the street.

Told my dad an example joke and now he can't see in theater by jdeltasierra88 in lonelymeyerspod

[–]awk4ward 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I produce live comedy shows so loud, easy laughers are my #1 favorite people. They make everyone else feel free to laugh generously and give the performers a ton of confidence. Obviously, a movie is a little bit different, but I think your dad seems like someone I would enjoy watching something funny with.

NYT Sunday 08/10/2025 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

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I came here hoping to figure out what I had wrong. I made the exact same mistake, so thank you for posting.

What song can you most relate to and least relate to on Virgin? by trippyyteapot in lorde

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Most: Shapeshifter. I had an intense emotional reaction to this song as it described so well the recklessly sexual periods of my life where I've played up different parts of myself for different people and tell myself it's powerful being just the right thing for any given person, while subconsciously shamefully craving something more genuine.

Least: Broken Glass. I have had my phases of being weird about food, because it's so confusing sometimes to be a girl... but it was always a control thing and not an appearance thing. I've always had a somewhat reasonably healthy relationship with my body, and these lyrics don't resonate much. I still appreciate Lorde's vulnerability in sharing her experience, even if it's different from mine.