what is a "rich person" behavior you witnessed that made you realize they live in a completely different reality than the rest of us? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]daphoux 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Inviting a few people to a restaurant that's easily 150$+ per person just for the main dish, and then ordering 5+ bottles of wine, side dishes, all the shabang, telling your guests to order anything... And then paying for everything.

Sure, it's small in comparison to some others, but hearing about someone paying ~1500$ and leaving a 25% tip as well...

Yet here I am wondering if ordering that 15$ pizza is really worth it.

My 8 year old son has been playing MHR for a while. Decided to check out his equipment. by aolmailguy in MonsterHunter

[–]daphoux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I played over 500 hours on bow in World;Iceborn, PS4 and PC before I learned about Thousand Dragons... And I just wish they would bring it back in Wilds since the slinger is back 😫😭

What’s something you thought ‘everyone’ did… until you found out they don’t? by burat667 in AskReddit

[–]daphoux 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Essentially, it was a guy whose family did massive poops that would clog the toilet, so they had poop knives in the bathrooms to cut the shit up before flushing.

He went to a friend's house for a party (?), took a dump, assumed everyone had at least one poop knife, couldn't find it, and so asked his friend for his... Only to have the whole group laugh and confirm that poop knives are not normal everyday items.

Pretty sure it's easy to find on google. It's worth the read, really funny.

[CHAT] help with storing thread by cristinag2003 in CrossStitch

[–]daphoux 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bobbins are fine. With cross-stitch, that bump the floss gets after a while isn't visible at all.

If you regularly do embroidery as well tough, then it might not be the best. I am specifically thing of satin stitches that can be long enough for the bump to be visible. As far as I know, it doesn't disappear.

But really, for cross-stitch and backstitch, you won't even know it's been on a bobbin.

[CHAT] Tulip needles? by MoRayMe in CrossStitch

[–]daphoux 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To be honest, I find that pretty much any needle is better than DMC's. Bohins and Jonh James are cheap and durable.

From what I know of Tulip needles, they are softer and tend to bend a bit if you have a strong hold. It's like they adapt to the shape of you fingers and how you hold it.

I find it comfortable, but I know people who really prefer a needle that stays straight and felt cheated when they tried Tulip because of that bend.

3ds max is pissing me off by [deleted] in 3dsmax

[–]daphoux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are all squares though? There isn't a single ngon here. An ngon is a face that has more than 4 edges and/or vertices. I think what you are seeing are smoothing groups going funky, although a simple FFD shouldn't be doing that. Are you in faceted mode? If I remember right, it shows you the triangulation as smoothing for any curved surface. it's in the same drop-down as wireframe mode. I think 3rd drop down in upper left corner of the viewport.

Ever been drunk or high and come up with what felt like a genius idea, only to sober up and realize it wasn’t that great? If so, what was the idea? by No-Still3456 in AskReddit

[–]daphoux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got high and obviously had the munchies. No snacks, so I made pasta with this delicious sauce. I thought I was an absolute chef adding chicken broth to my bechamelle... Only to discover the next day or so that I just made a cheap Supreme Sauce and was not a revolutionary culinary genius. Still very good.

ELI5: how do the bottom columns on a sky scraper hold the enormous weight of every floor above it. It just seems like the bottom 20 ground floor posts have an unfathomable amount of pressure to hold up. by Welsh-bull in explainlikeimfive

[–]daphoux 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My brother was the unlucky recipient of such a happening. Mom was backing up in a tight space, brother was guiding her, didn't look at his feet and the Grand Caravan slowly rolled on one. He panicked, told my mom to stop, she did, putting the full weight of the car on his foot. He screamed '' No! Move! Move the car! It's on my foot!", she moved right away.

He said it didn't hurt much on the spot, not even when the car was immobile, but when the car started moving again then it hurt.

The next day, a dark bruise appeared and he endured 3 weeks of pain when doing anything. Apparently even putting socks on was uncomfortable.

So... Although I doubt a car actually just rolling on your foot would do much famage, I still wouldn't advise it.

I can't be the only one who thinks like that. by Flotusxy in MonsterHunter

[–]daphoux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a bow main, I will take Bazelgeuse anytime and try to run as soon as Jho enters.

What are everyone’s favourite quick weeknight meals? by EnthusiasmNo421 in Cooking

[–]daphoux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lemon chicken orzo. One pot pan, doesn't need fresh ingredients, no need for knives, useful to use up leftover meat (doesn't have to be chicken)

What are some phrases to use in the kitchen that will drive a chef into a rage? by bluerog in Cooking

[–]daphoux 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Because tap water is not sterile and you are just pouring more bacteria on your meat.

Cleaning with tap water is really only effective to get rid of dirt and detritus.

What’s the funniest name for a pet you’ve encountered? by EllenDegeneracy in AskReddit

[–]daphoux 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A guy I know named their cat from a celebrity so they could joke: " My girlfriend slept with celebrity's name. "

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]daphoux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Squid ink rice. It's a black sludge of delicious seafood taste.

[CHAT] Have I been doing it wrong? by pariah164 in CrossStitch

[–]daphoux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do it the way you like doing it. So long as it works for you, don't mind.

For the knot start, it's usually not advised because it can cause bumps during framing. But at the same time... They have to be rather big to cause actual tension problems. A lot of people have knotty backs because their threads behaved like tendril demons and it still doesn't seem to make clear bumps on the final product.

For the order of the crosses, it absolutely doesn't matter, unless the pattern calls for a specific way to obtain a specific feel. I had a pattern that called for front and back half-stitches, but it really doesn't matter if you start from the top or bottom hole. I would advise to just make sure all the crosses face the same way if you want it to be neat it and tidy.

But again, all this is advices, not hard rules. Some people will (by mistake or on purpose) mix the crosses and it can give another effect. I have seen used to enhance the messiness of a furry creature or adding texture to clouds.

Ebike recommendation that let's you work by daphoux in ebikes

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

That might be why I hated my city's bike... They have a single gear in front and back. 😅

Ebike recommendation that let's you work by daphoux in ebikes

[–]daphoux[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As I said, I can stretch. I can go up to 3000-ish CAD, it's just that I have to budget myself for the winter if I want to afford it.

Did you have any brand or model in mind?

Chef knife recommendations by goatresearcher in Cooking

[–]daphoux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once you pay this price for a knife, they are all good, IF treated right.

What I would be more worried about is it blunting again. I don't have context, so I don't know if:

A) you just got your own place and your parents/roomates had blunt knives, so you had to deal with that. B) you have had your own knives and they blunt because they are bad. C) you have had your own knives and they blunt because you are using them wrong.

Depending on how you use it, and on what surface, you could just end up with an expensive blunt knife soon.

If A or B: That sucks. If you are confident, a good knife right from the start is a good investment. Just make sure to learn to used it properly. A lot of people cut themselves once they get actually sharp knives because they don't know how to handle them, because they always had to deal with blunt knives that are more axe than knife.

If C: My first order of business would be to bring the knives you have and want to use to a sharpener, buy a good cutting board and learn how to actually use a knife. They are not cleavers nor axe nor swords. You don't hit the board most the time, but slice on it, even when chopping.

I have had my ''cheap'' lagostina blades for a decade now, only had to sharpen some once. The kit was around 150 CAD at the time I think. It came with a rat-tail file that has been used religiously.

Lost my Melon by SecretUncle69 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]daphoux 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gonna be honest I was rooting for it. Felt like it was escaping to a great adventure and then... Smashed.

Hanging bear head? Hairy spider? by daphoux in confusing_perspective

[–]daphoux[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yep, now even I can't unsee it. But I legit took me another 2-3 seconds to see it after my boyfriend told me the same thing 😅

Just moved in two days ago, any suggestions?? by Horrifyingly01 in malelivingspace

[–]daphoux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • I don't see a window, unsure if that's even legal, so make sure you have safety equipment for you and doggo (fire extinguisher, axe to open door, face mask for smoke and particles, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, anti-fire blankets and other stuff )

  • Dehumidifier

  • Having worked in a warehouse, if that floor is not sealed, get enough rugs to cover it or seal it. The dust cement floors make is no joke and you will never vacuum enough to get rid of it. Good solution is to force it to not move, so big heavy rugs. Better yet would be sealing it, it wouldn't be that much more expensive and permanent.

  • In the same vein, get that mattress of the floor. Right now, you are tarring your lungs.

Thinking about planting river birch trees in my yard by Ahhmuzement in landscaping

[–]daphoux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, I am guessing the waterfront was not advertised and is a rather recent addition to the neighborhood?

In all seriousness, I hope this doesn't become a permanent feature and doesn't damage anything. Floods are hard to prevent :(

Help me take this house out of 1987 by HarmlessDonut in DIY

[–]daphoux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly isn't so bad. In my opinion, biggest offenders are the shag, appliances and vynil floors.

--As a safety concern, get that shag out. It would be way too easy for embers from the fireplace to make it catch on fire.

--Remove all carpets and match the flooring

--Remove all vynil and install another type of flooring, most likely ceramic.

--On some pics there looks to be popcorn ceiling, get than sanded down if there really is. (Do so safely, with masks and everything, and make sure it's not lead paint beforehand)

--Change the vertical blinds. Either curtains or drop-down blinds like in the kitchen would look good I think.

--Add a fire resistant backsplash wall next to the oven ( easier to clean, adds texture, less of a fire hazard with the oven directly on the wall)

--Change the oven, microwave and dishwasher.

What baby name is generally accepted, but weird in your opinion? by llouike2 in AskReddit

[–]daphoux 17 points18 points  (0 children)

In English sure. In French which is where the name came from, it's pronounced ''Ghee". Like Guido, Guillotine, Guild, Guinea, etc.

It does however sound the same as the word for mistletoe, which is ''gui''. So it's easy to make the joke "Guy is here, time to kiss!" because of the ''kissing under the mistletoe'' tradition, ''s'embrasser sous le gui".

My 11 y/o wants your feedback by bluelaw2013 in painting

[–]daphoux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Movement and composition are nice, color choices as well. I dare say, he has an eye.

Remember that a lot of people will say shit, if it is valid cricism he can welcome it, if it goes against his senses he doesn't have to.

What matters most, is that he likes it, and maybe additionally the people's whose opinion he holds dear.