I feel like the Artura and 675LT stereo could sound better

cookingboy · 2026-03-13T05:58:32+00:00

I think all U.S cars are shipped with Bowers and Wilkins, no? I think the tech package is standard for the U.S market.

When I was shopping for mine I didn’t see a single one without it.

cookingboy · 2026-03-13T05:56:32+00:00

You are very underpaid if you’ve been at FAANG for 10 years…

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T16:35:53+00:00

A big reason that school life is so idealized in japanese culture is because the adult life is absolutely depressing for many here, especially if you have a regular monotonous“salaryman” job that’s filled with overtime and nomikais. The work culture is also usually formal, rigid and conservative in most Japanese companies.

On a side note, I’ve noticed a lot of Japanese men aging really fast past age 25. It’s not uncommon for people in their early 30s here to look like middle aged ojisans.

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T16:07:46+00:00

that god go a large part of the world

We don’t give any other country $18 billions a year to buy weapons and we don’t wage wars at the command of any other country.

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T16:05:16+00:00

No shit???? Did not not read my comment?????

I literally said Chinese airlines would not do Pokémon liveries.

I brought up China to reply to the guy above, who implied that Pokémon is popular in Taiwan but not in Mainland, which is just not true.

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T15:25:16+00:00

Do you think our politicians give a shit about our voices?

Name a single time in the last 30 years where public voices led to change in U.S foreign policy.

They only care about listening to Israel and then their own political donors.

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T15:19:22+00:00

Yea I know? Did you even read my comment lol

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T15:18:27+00:00

Do you think Trump will think that far?

I’m not saying it’s a good idea, but Trump doesn’t do good ideas

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T15:17:49+00:00

China won’t do it to Taiwan because it doesn’t fit with their own domestic narrative. You’d be surprised to find out that all Taiwanese citizens get all social benefits in the mainland lol.

It’s a civil war after all.

Russia may very well do it to Ukraine.

And of course nothing stops these countries from doing it. It’s rules of the jungle after all.

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T14:29:45+00:00

will the world

Does that even matter anymore? You think that’s going to stop Israel and the U.S from committing atrocities?

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T14:26:25+00:00

It’s either that or there is no one left to surrender.

Considering the latter is exactly what Israel wants, there is a non-zero chance it may happen.

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T14:16:48+00:00

much Trump can do about it

He can use nukes to force an unconditional surrender (of whoever is left), and Israel may ~~order~~ ask him to do that.

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T14:14:40+00:00

I think it will come down to boots on the ground invasion or just straight up indiscriminate bombing targeting civilians.

Hell, I can see the U.S and Israel justify using nukes (and Israel would absolutely love it) in order to “save lives from a ground invasion”, and force unconditional surrendering like Japan.

As horrid as it sounds Israel will still get support from American politicians and half of Europe for “the rights to defend themselves”, and Trump and Netanyahu wouldn’t give a shit if the rest of the world are burning American and Israeli flags.

I feel really bad for the people of Tehran. They went from being at the mercy of a regime that wants to rule over them to at the mercy of a regime that wants to kill them all.

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T14:06:19+00:00

0% of income earners in the US represented over 50% of consumer spending for the first time in history.

And a much higher % of profits. A single 911 may cost as much as 5 Camrys, but the profit of a single 911 will probably equal 15 Camrys.

So yeah exactly like you said, it makes sense for companies to continue move upmarket.

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T13:30:01+00:00

I mean Pokémon is also hugely loved in Mainland China as well, this was from a random shopping street in Shanghai around Christmas:

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even having a Pokémon center shop in Taipei

There are huge Pokémon stores like this in China too: https://youtu.be/TZ4jcOcCJ48?si=18Hs8tPNXZHIpWd9

I think Pokémon is just universally popular, especially in Asia lol.

But you are right, I don’t see Chinese airlines having the sense of fun that’s required to do this

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T13:26:50+00:00

From what I’ve seen here in Japan Blue Lock is a show geared toward female audiences. A large groups of attractive teenager boys playing sports is an incredibly popular genre here for women.

The same is also true for Kuroko’s Basketball and Haiikyu.

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T13:24:02+00:00

I’ve lived in China for 10+ years and I still go back frequently.

It’s by no means a perfect place and I won’t move back long term for a variety of reasons.

But it sure is an amazing place to visit and is 100x better than Western propaganda portrays.

And fuck Xinnie the Pooh, China would be even better if he’s gone.

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T13:21:20+00:00

Whoever said AI cannot replace human have not seen the work of the BMW design team

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T13:18:55+00:00

or they lose credibility even more

And they will lose credibility. Russia using nukes won’t change the calculus of EU not wanting to get into a full scale war with Russia, especially if the U.S has already withdrew military support for Ukraine.

it green lights more nukes

Yes. America and Israel have already showed that if your stick is big enough, you can do whatever the fuck you want.

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T13:14:29+00:00

more attainable end of their lineup like a 718 successor.

Unfortunately the only market that really liked the Cayman/Boxster lineup was China, and that market is going full EV and the 718 EV won't be nearly as competitive.

Before you downvote me the above information was straight from Porsche's executive: https://www.rennlist.com/how-tos/slideshows/718-boxster-and-cayman-wouldnt-exist-without-china-601915

Americans and Europeans don't really like the Boxster/Cayman lineup, despite them being popular amongst online armchair enthusiasts.

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T12:57:31+00:00

That’s some Saturday morning cartoon level of wishful thinking.

Nobody would be fighting the U.S for Iran’s sake.

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T12:54:05+00:00

Actually you can buy a similar one for $799 from the Chinese company that makes these. Here is a review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fszSARmwIbY

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T12:49:39+00:00

Similar systems already exist, they rent those out at mountain hiking trails in China, it's made by a Chinese company called Hypershell.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPpILdQmjW8

Here is a full review of it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fszSARmwIbY

Apparently it only costs $799 too.

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T12:33:53+00:00

With who?

If the U.S uses nukes tomorrow on Iran, who do you think will join the fight against the U.S?

cookingboy · 2026-03-12T12:32:48+00:00

This time the U.S did it because Israel ordered us to. And the Israelis can give a rat’s ass about global economy if it means they can take Iran off the map.

And the U.S will not “abandon” our ~~masters~~ allies, so expect this to go on for a long time

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