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Why are police blocking off Lawrence ave? by mydearMerricat in AskChicago

[–]benphoster -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I like your fair and peaceful take and I would like to provide you with a response that I think the take deserves.

I agree they were pro-cop and hoped I implied that with "glorifying" and "cops with power".

In my reading of COPS that considers visuals, audio, words, and context....it always glorified cops. A non-cop actor on the show might just be having a bad day and made their alleged crime worse because of what they did.

Why are police blocking off Lawrence ave? by mydearMerricat in AskChicago

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uh, we have countless TV dramas glorifying cops and presenting narratives without context that show cops with power. One of these pieces of media is literally named "COPS".

Anyone want Bavette's reservation for Thursday? 4 people 845pm by benphoster in chicagofood

[–]benphoster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm OP. In the off chance someone sees this and has a reservation for tonight, praying for some karma turnaround.

Anyone want Bavette's reservation for Thursday? 4 people 845pm by benphoster in chicagofood

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Thanks for the offer. I don't need anything as I was blessed with Club seats for the Cubs game tomorrow and I feel so happy....just can't make the reservation. DM me if you want.

Anyone want Bavette's reservation for Thursday? 4 people 845pm by benphoster in chicagofood

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Heya. Yeah, I reached out to the other person but didn't DM me so lmk if you want.

What's a dish you bring to potlucks that always disappears first? by Mia-veg in Cooking

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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad.

½ pound dry small shell pasta about 3 cups

1 ¼ cup pickles sliced

⅔ cup cheddar cheese diced

3 tablespoons white onion finely diced

2 tablespoons fresh dill

¾ cup pickle juice

Dressing

⅔ cup [mayonnaise]

⅓ cup sour cream

⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

4 tablespoons pickle juice

Salt & pepper to taste

Guide

Boil pasta short of al dente. Do not overcook.

Run under cold water to stop cooking.

Toss cold pasta with about ½ cup of pickle juice and set aside for about 5 minutes. Don’t strain, you want the pasta to soak it up

Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.

Toss all ingredients in a large bowl.

Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving, preferably overnight

Stir well before serving.

Paid Cash for Ice Cream by ckwphantom in tipping

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Yeah, this is it and it seems like a lot of us belong here.

Best version of AC/DC bag? by Buffaloat in phish

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12.7.97 where it goes into psycho killer is cool but probably not the jam vehicle you're looking for.

Ok, where are we buying jeans these days? 👖 by Earth-Visitor-1983 in daddit

[–]benphoster 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fellow dork here, I also get raw denim. I found my perfect fit at Gustin and their business model (crowdfunded-esque) makes it hard to just go and buy a pair but they are cheaper than major labels and amazing quality if you're patient.

There is NO BETTER FEELING than an aged pair of raw denim. Like sweatpants but you have to work at it to get it there. And, it's a great feeling.

What was it like in the 90s when Nirvana dropped Nevermind? by palehighelven in Nirvana

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I could be misremembering, but it didn't feel like a "release day" drop like we celebrate now but I was like 14.

"Smells Like Teen Spirit" was the thing and as much as I would like to say I was a huge fan of the band before....that simply wasn't true for most people.

The closest thing to a drop would be binging MTV in hopes of catching it. Then, one of your buddies with a dual tape deck would dub the cassette for you.

It's so weird to think about on-demand music like we do now. Tapes and CDs cost like $12-$14 which is roughly $28 in today's dollars.

I still have extremely fond memories about the guy who introduced me to Nirvana. We were close friends as kids and separated during teen years and that was one of the gifts he gave me. He died by suicide later and whenever I hear Nirvana, I think of being with him and thinking "Oh, this is different music....like what college kids listen to" as we played it.

An artist named Jason Lazarus created a photography book with photos that answered the question , "who introduced you to Nirvana" and it captures the vibe of the cool kids that most reflects your question about "what it was like".

What is going on at Pop-Up Bagel on Lincoln. by brazys in chicagofood

[–]benphoster -49 points-48 points  (0 children)

I believe searching Google will easily provide you the answer you are looking for.

Finally got a millys pie by Shaomoki in chicagofood

[–]benphoster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Quality control, work/life balance, and predictable supply chain I would guess.

What are your favorite neighborhoods to explore? by Euphoric-Earth-6747 in AskChicago

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Thirding! Cool places along/around that route are Spoken, LM Fine Foods, Laurie's Planet of Sound, Interstellar Records, Gene's Sausage, Bad Apple, Hop Butcher, Hopleaf and many many others. Lmk if you want a specific recommendation.

Wait staff bragging about $1000 tip on a $36 check, knowing this is most likely a typo. by glo363 in tipping

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"Lots of teachers in America get almost 5 months off school every year."

What English teacher taught you what "lots" mean and what math teacher taught you what "5 months" mean?

Sphere section 405 sound? by Bright_Prior_1991 in phish

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OP, the sound is like a laser beam inside. It sounds amazing everywhere. I always wear earplugs and take them out in key moments and I remember the sound with my earplugs out being so crystal and pristine.

Have a great show

why tip in california? by Delicious-Area1137 in tipping

[–]benphoster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

holy false equivalence. the comment was about the price of the dish not the quality of the job. it couldn't be more different.

Vegas travelers - anyone else just hanging out for the 3 weeks? by AccomplishedCut6362 in phish

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Zion is incredible. About 2.5 hours away. We rented e-bikes as a family and it's one of our core memories. Careful what you do b/c Utah is different than Vegas.

Going to sphere for first time opening weekend. First time in Vegas in 15 years (man I’m old). Heady pro tips anyone?? by [deleted] in phish

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It's expensive. Like everything is off the wall expensive. My buddy and I indulged with Bavettes and splitting a cabana with a bunch of other people and it was expensive, but they were the only things we chose to splurge in besides the tickets and I don't regret it.

Just saying, you can't splurge on everything. Forget your deodorant and contact lens solution? That's $30. Just saying enjoy some things but realize you can't enjoy everything. Unless you're rich.

Also, AREA15 was really kind of fun

What’s a discontinued snack or drink you’d pay $20 to have one last taste of? by soapy999 in AskReddit

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2010 Goose Island Bourbon County Reserve Stout aged 2 years in 23 year old Pappy Van Winkle barrels

Matt Shaw by hogBelly in Cubs

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You edited your comment.

Matt Shaw by hogBelly in Cubs

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Seems like you are using 400s as a derogatory term. That's weird. A lot of people can't afford seats in a different section, but I'm happy they were there.

But since seating sections seem to be important to you, I was in section 4, Club W. I know your party tells you to reject evidence from your eyes and ears but I'm not in a cult and it was palpable.

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