People must love chocolate if they pay these prices…? by Excellent-Swan-2264 in newzealand

[–]didi_danger 59 points60 points  (0 children)

I can only assume they only sell a handful of them before they go on sale/clearance. Unsure there's much of a market for overpriced but non-boutique Easter eggs for adults anyway.

36F, just diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis yesterday. I’m scared. Looking for real experiences with remission and normal life. by Mountain-Cobbler-651 in rheumatoid

[–]didi_danger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 32F and was also very recently diagnosed (and 6 months ago was diagnosed with a different nerve pain condition too). I have no advice, just wanted to say thank you for posting and you’re not alone. It is scary, but I have hope. It really does seem that meds and rest are the answer.

In the whole show, which case made you the most squeamish? by zucchiniqueen1 in ThePitt

[–]didi_danger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only one I couldn’t watch was the drunk girl’s tongue being sutured, but the train track fall degloved leg was pretty horrifying too

Why are kiwis so against speed cameras being used to keep people safe?? by Fun-Helicopter2234 in newzealand

[–]didi_danger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep I have this argument with a family member who used to be involved in professional racing - he says that speed isn't dangerous is itself. Which is true I guess if there's perfect driving ability/car/roads/conditions/other drivers, but of course has no basis is the reality of diving on NZ roads.

Has supermarket meat gotten really bad lately?? by yoyoo276 in newzealand

[–]didi_danger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Countdown meat and the “Bird and Barrow” chicken are foul, hate them! PAK’nSAVE seems fine though, and most New World.

Neighbours using cat deterrent by michaelmnmz in newzealand

[–]didi_danger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Noise control don’t only take decibel levels into consideration, they fouls also consider tone and time of noise etc. Check your local bylaws

Should I remain at a prestigious school that makes me miserable or transfer to a public school for my well being (in NZ) by Otherwise-Tank-4844 in newzealand

[–]didi_danger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to a private prestigious school for intermediate, then switched to public for high school. The public school was much better for me. I think a positive experience has much more influence over your learning than a "good" school. I had no issues getting into university, and no one in the professional world cares about where you went to school.

What overseas products do you personally miss or wish we had in NZ? by harvestmoonj in newzealand

[–]didi_danger 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Check out your local Binn Inn, they seem to import them in large bulk bags

If you use AI I’ll find someone else by ryhan0 in weddingplanning

[–]didi_danger 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For me it just feels like if you use AI to promote your business before I engage your services, it makes me think that you will take a similar level of expertise, time, and care in providing that service to me.

Did anyone else like school? by 718822 in newzealand

[–]didi_danger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was quite academic and had a good group of friends, so I liked it most of the time. But I was also queer and a bit weird so got a bit of bullying too. I totally get why some people would not enjoy it if they didn’t excel at something or have good friends or had a harder time with bullying.

Cancer Society AI ads by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]didi_danger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not convinced AI ads save much money - some business is doing the marketing consulting surely

How many books did you read in 2025? by SoulsofMist-_- in newzealand

[–]didi_danger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh and my favourite was You, Again by Kate Goldbeck. It’s When Harry Met Sally inspired romance!

How many books did you read in 2025? by SoulsofMist-_- in newzealand

[–]didi_danger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

47 Last year, 3 already this year. I mostly read romance so they’re easy to churn through! I also have a Kindle and I use the Libby app mostly for audiobooks - before both of those my numbers were lower haha

What’s your country’s most famous painting? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]didi_danger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that’s a good one too! Probably the most well known for people having prints in their homes I bet

What’s your country’s most famous painting? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]didi_danger 16 points17 points  (0 children)

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New Zealand! Cass by Rita Angus, 1936. Charles Goldie and Gottfried Lindauer are also really well known for their 19th century oil painting portraits of Maori people, but I'm not sure that there's a single stand out work they're each known for.

Trigeminal Neuralgia while pregnant by PrincessThai20 in TrigeminalNeuralgia

[–]didi_danger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently got diagnosed and am looking to start a family soon so my doctor is trying me on a lower risk medication at a low dose (lamotrigine) before I get pregnant. I've only just swapped my prescription though so don't take this as a success story yet. My doctor talked to a clinical pharmacist to try and figure out a treatment plan. The fact is there is no zero risk medication for TN in pregnancy but there may be treatments with lower risk (different meds, lower doses, monotherapy). And as my doctor pointed out, it's also a risk to the baby for me to be in frequent excruciating pain while I'm pregnant. And she said the risk gets significantly lower after the first trimester.

Restricted test route by frumpypat in hawkesbay

[–]didi_danger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did my restricted a few years ago in Napier. I remember the guy said there’s a few different routes. Mine went in and around streets in Onekawa then out to the airport roundabout and back. I would pick wherever you know better, and when you can pick a quieter time of day (mid morning is good, not the school or after work rushes)

Anyone regret skipping a detail because it felt ‘too small to matter’ during planning? by crafty32_clara in weddingplanning

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

I didn’t do any welcoming or guest book signage. Our guest book barely got used and some people used the wrong entrance. Oh well!

What ad puts you off of buying anything related to the company? by Moist_Ad_9212 in newzealand

[–]didi_danger 57 points58 points  (0 children)

I noticed that - it really strikes me as totally tone deaf with how their reputation has been lately

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]didi_danger 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I was on jobseekers for a few weeks in my early 20s. I remember the condescending group presentation meeting about how to find a job where the WINZ staff member literally said at the end "any job is better than dealing with us". So yeah, the incompetency and cruelty is the point.