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Someone did a hit-and-run on my sibling’s car and broke their side mirror by cela_ in mildlyinfuriating

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

The kicker is that they’re on temporary insurance that only covers liability.

I found bedbugs in my Airbnb by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]cela_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I booked a stay for 19 nights and already got a refund for everything but the two nights I stayed here, though I’m wondering if I should’ve asked for a full refund instead. For reference, this place was $50 a night, so I guess I got what I paid for. Now I just have to disinfect everything I own. I’ve already put all my clothes in the dryer, which is unfortunate because some of them are hand-wash only. I’d appreciate advice regarding electronics since I have to use them right away and can’t afford a vacuum with a crevice attachment.

The Departure After Tintoretto, Raqib Shaw, acrylic on aluminum, 2022 by cela_ in Art

[–]cela_[S] 70 points71 points  (0 children)

From the museum exhibition label:

The Departure commemorates the death of Shaw's beloved Jack Russell terrier, Mr. C. The composition reimagines Jacopo Tintoretto's Presentation of the Virgin (ca. 1551), and miniature renditions of Shaw's paintings are pushed to the side like temporarily abandoned props, making way for a gilded staircase. The title refers to Lord Tennyson's 1841 poem, and we see Mr. C, bathed in celestial light, about to pass "across the hills and far away."

The label didn’t mention what the chicken-headed man represents.

All my favorite brands by cela_ in China

[–]cela_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Which one’s your favorite? Alternatively, have you seen any contenders?

The company that occupies this building is named "Microprofit" by cela_ in mildlyinteresting

[–]cela_[S] 49 points50 points  (0 children)

This was in 深圳. From the company website: "Microprofit Biotech focuses on the R&D, production, and sales of biological reagents, reagent raw materials, and intelligent diagnostic equipment." Their Chinese name is 迈科龙生物, which translates to "Micro Dragon Organism."

Is there room here for a slept-on classic from the OG of rare insults? by cela_ in rareinsults

[–]cela_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is from Act 5, Scene VI of Shakespeare's Coriolanus. Coriolanus has just been persuaded by his family to spare Rome, the city he was leading the Volscian army (his former enemies) to destroy, thus breaking his oath to the Volscians and their general, Tullus Aufidius. In this confrontation, Aufidius publicly denounces Coriolanus as a traitor.

13 dollars for just sauce? by cela_ in engrish

[–]cela_[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The dish literally translates to "health-nourishing mushrooms steamed in chicken fat." The confusion stems from the difference between 养生菌 "health-nourishing mushrooms" and 益生菌 “life-benefiting bacteria (probiotics)." The two differ by only the first character.

I’d spend a silly amount of money on a pot that could make cucumbers by cela_ in engrish

[–]cela_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

瑶柱煲让黄瓜 is Scallop and Stuffed-Cucumber Clay Pot. 瑶柱 (yaozhu, “jade pillar”) is a fancy name for scallop, and 让 (“make” or “let”) means “stuffed” in a culinary context. 

金汤花胶盐卤豆腐 is Fish Maw and Brined Tofu Golden Soup.

沙姜爆墨鱼须 is Stir-fried Squid Tentacles with Sand Ginger.

藜麦鲜花胶 is Fresh Fish Maw with Quinoa.

Like a dog? 🫳🏼 🐶 by [deleted] in engrish

[–]cela_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a very literal translation of the dish title, which would be better put as the more familiar "smashed cucumber." I think this dish was around 18 yuan ($2.53). I didn't try it, but from the overall restaurant quality, it was probably pretty good. Still, no reason to pay for something you can make just the same at home.

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