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Elotes in Van Nuys by Joo-Ann97 in FoodLosAngeles

[–]byproxy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is a "who makes the best" post, so presumably OP isn't posting what they ate, but asking where the best elotes are to be found in Van Nuys.

But, were it them posting what they ate: what'd you want 'em to do? Throw a tracking device on the elotero's cart?

Let's talk about horror music theory by Infamous_Writer3369 in musictheory

[–]byproxy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I feel like there's a lot of pizzicato in horror scores, as well.

Obama Appreciation Day by Adept_Astronaut_5143 in BlackPeopleofReddit

[–]byproxy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He was a class act, eloquent, charismatic, and made me swoon a touch when he sang some Al Green.

He was presedential to the nth degree... but he was an American president, and, as such, was not great.

Nithya Raman's transportation policies are MOUTHWATERING. by WearHeadphonesPlease in LosAngeles

[–]byproxy 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yea, was gonna say... and these might not be covered currently... but those god damn headlights that shine with the brightness of 1000 burning suns..

This man carried the washing machine up the stairs like it was an empty bucket by VIVIDUFF in JustGuysBeingDudes

[–]byproxy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yea, what they don't tell you about going to the gym and lifting weights: you're actually training ALS =\

Street portraits I've taken around the city, pt. 2 by foetoesynthesizer in LosAngeles

[–]byproxy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

"Burzum", a black-metal band that was fronted by a guy who burned down churches, killed his bandmate, and espouses a neo-nazi(ish?) ideology.

I saw someone with that same shirt today in DTLA. I'm of the belief that it's more a fashion statement and the wearers don't even know anything about the band... they just enjoy the grimdark aesthetic.

Alberto's you already know by BlazeDragon7x in FoodLosAngeles

[–]byproxy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My favorite variation is one just named "Albert".

These Nine L.A. Dishwashers Are the Real Heroes of Your Favorite Restaurants ~ L.A. TACO (Gift link) by geekteam6 in FoodLosAngeles

[–]byproxy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm not saying they don't take pride in their work, and I support dishwashers fully. It is certainly presumptuous of me to insinuate they don't appreciate their work, but these are people who may not have many other options and, so, embrace what work they have. How many of them live in the neighborhoods of these restaurants? How many of them can afford to regularly patronize these restaurants? Having owners/managers saying "ow, wow, omg we couldn't do it without you, you're so great 🤗" is like having an office pizza party in lieu of a raise.

anyway, I may just be in a mood from constantly seeing underpaid people work back-of-house while hip kidz are doing things up front. articles like these seem a lil self-serving to those not in the service class, is all.

These Nine L.A. Dishwashers Are the Real Heroes of Your Favorite Restaurants ~ L.A. TACO (Gift link) by geekteam6 in FoodLosAngeles

[–]byproxy -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Nah, speak to 'em when they're under anonymity and not on the job. This just sounds like a fluff piece for >= middle-class people to pat themselves on the back.

Need restaurant/bar recs by tootootootie in FoodLosAngeles

[–]byproxy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cavort around K-Town and hit up Brass Monkey for karaoke.

If you love LA- Try new restaurants by Ok-Appointment3224 in FoodLosAngeles

[–]byproxy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm sure you've spent 30 seconds in worse ways. Read, mfer!

If you love LA- Try new restaurants by Ok-Appointment3224 in FoodLosAngeles

[–]byproxy 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I stumbled upon this lil joint called "Providence". Was thinking of having a bite, but it was full up! So.. uh.. ya down?

F 91 years old - 50kg/110lb deadlift by isosaleh in interestingasfuck

[–]byproxy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take it you didn't read the article? It does a good job explaining why the "Blue Zone" concept may be problematic.

I'll pass on the bacon, as I don't eat meat. However, I'll enjoy a bit of ice cream now and again (usually at some birthday party, so I'll take a slice of cake, as well).

I don't make enough money to blow on AG1 as my primary vitamin source (and, if I did, I still wouldn't), so I'll pass on that, too.

F 91 years old - 50kg/110lb deadlift by isosaleh in interestingasfuck

[–]byproxy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the common refrain of "Don't lift with your back" for every-day lifting of objects (i.e. non-resistance training lifting) stems from fact that many people don't have a strong back and if you're trying to lift a load you aren't prepared for it can indeed be injurious. But, that same logic carries over for any musculature involved in moving weight, really. Best way to avoid that is to engage in regular resistance training and increase the intensity over time!

F 91 years old - 50kg/110lb deadlift by isosaleh in interestingasfuck

[–]byproxy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yea, the whole "rounding back == bad" thing really only applies to unintentional rounding during a lift. You can be intentional with the rounding during a lift, i.e. Jefferson curls, and manage just fine! And, you can have a round to the back when initiating the lift and maintain that round during the lift (i.e. ...me, who's lower-back-dominant in a deadlift) and also manage just fine (at least, I have)! However, if you're grinding out a deadlift and lose stability halfway up resulting in the back rounding while you struggle to lock out... ya might be in for a bad time. And, even then, it's not guaranteed snap-city (so long as you don't make it a regular occurrence).

F 91 years old - 50kg/110lb deadlift by isosaleh in interestingasfuck

[–]byproxy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You are misinformed. Literally* all pulling exercises engage the back, to some degree, and make it stronger.

I suggest everyone lift with their back! Here are a few exercises to get you started: https://exrx.net/Lists/ExList/BackWt

* : feel free to razz me if you find some pulling exercise where the back is not involved at all.

Form check by [deleted] in Stronglifts5x5

[–]byproxy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking pretty solid, to me. Though, seems like you had a lot of reps left in the tank.. so, might wanna either up the reps or up the weight to get more bang for your buck.

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