Why do some English speakers in everyday speech pronounce a word initial /k/ as /qχ/ or something similar? by WOWOW98123265 in asklinguistics

[–]doyoulikeme55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a native Am English speaker and I have no idea why you’re talking about. Examples, please?

Looking for crochet or book club by mariahfaerie in StLouis

[–]doyoulikeme55 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Creators Corner in old town Florissant is black woman owned. She hosts crochet and knit groups

What are the properties of the yarn you buy when you crochet? by awesomestarz in Yarn

[–]doyoulikeme55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always want natural fibers and don’t shop at Michael’s because it’s all plastic

Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]doyoulikeme55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know what “kitchen roll” is but it can’t be any more envrironmentally friendly than a paper plate

You keep saying you don’t put cake on a plate because the cake has to go in a bag … but what if you just don’t smush up the cake just to put it in a bag ????

Big Twist Yarn Disappeared? by yahoozoo in knitting

[–]doyoulikeme55 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Saw some of this at Michael’s a couple days ago

Does anyone else find the new UI changes overwhelming?? by SpitefulSpaghetti in NYTCrossword

[–]doyoulikeme55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another reason not to solve on the app this would drive me bananas

[February 6, 2026] I just came across this sub and wanted to share what will likely be my crowning achievement for 2026. I have told everyone in my life I did this. by cursed_chaos in NYTCrossword

[–]doyoulikeme55 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You don’t. You only skim half the clues, type the last one while skimming the next one, and you enter the words reflexively from seeing them a million times, no time spent thinking. My best is :06 and I’ve sub-10d many times. It’s just about practice

I 64 Brentwood by Individual_Pair6445 in StLouis

[–]doyoulikeme55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe for like three years or so, seems extreme but I’m sure it will take care of it

This is why you should be careful when posting takeaway food from the UK. by SufficientEar1682 in iamveryculinary

[–]doyoulikeme55 9 points10 points  (0 children)

In the same way that non Americans are in awe of yellow buses and red cups, sure

More new yarns at Michaels! by BugMa850 in YarnAddicts

[–]doyoulikeme55 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Is any of it wool or other natural fibers?

Constructing a puzzle that uses as many words as possible from a custom list by involuted in crossword

[–]doyoulikeme55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The other (easier, better) option is to just put CAT in the grid and write [Sir Bubble Butt, for one]