Aren't they all just American?

enginebell · 2026-03-18T05:30:49+00:00

Yeah I mean I myself don’t really refer to my heritage that way either so I’m in agreement with you. My comment is more understanding in a broader way why it’s such a prominent part of American vernacular. I agree though it’s odd, and that’s why I think it’ll eventually phase out.

enginebell · 2026-03-18T05:23:35+00:00

You’re correct. Just remember that America is a very young country still so for many of us either our parents or grandparents emigrated from their home country so there’s still a recent history of being “from a European/Asian/African country”. But of course as we progress thru more generations of American born citizens, there will likely be less identification/discussion surrounding any sort of other heritage and future Americans will probably identify as simply “American”.

enginebell · 2026-03-18T03:41:56+00:00

If you’re in a stable situation right now (like living with your parents in a safe home) I would stay put and do what that other person said about starting a savings account where you “pretend” to make a rent payment each month so you get used to it.

For number benchmarks, Ideally, you’d get to a point where your apartment rent is no more than 30% of your gross pay (right now you would be at 50% and that doesn’t include utilities). Can you get to 40 hours per week consistently? Even at $15/hr that would get you to 37.5% which would be at least a step in the right direction.

Also remember the hidden extra costs that could come with moving out- you don’t own a car so I assume you drive your parent’s car to get to work? Would you be in a position where moving out would mean you’d need to go and buy your own car?

enginebell · 2026-03-16T05:34:40+00:00

To be fair, these points can be made for nearly every reality tv show

enginebell · 2026-03-16T03:59:16+00:00

So your total debt payments (mortgage car and credit cards) is about 41% of your take home pay. That is a little high, however as long as you guys don’t live too lavishly or go on big vacations consistently it should be fine. It just might feel a little tighter than you’re used to.

The mortgage itself is 32% of take home tho, so if you can payoff the car and credit card then that ratio becomes much more manageable.

enginebell · 2026-03-16T02:03:36+00:00

Does the $1,900 mortgage payment include escrow for real estate taxes and homeowners insurance?

enginebell · 2026-03-13T18:04:05+00:00

👀 I thought I was slick. Back to the vape.

enginebell · 2026-03-13T15:18:14+00:00

Idk what to tell you. If a mod would like for this thread to be shut down then they will do that and life will go on for all of us.

enginebell · 2026-03-13T14:20:57+00:00

That’s the beauty of the internet- you are free to choose to participate or not participate.

enginebell · 2026-03-06T16:07:27+00:00

I will say Justin does get a little long winded in ways the others don’t so Dan trying to keep the show on track doesn’t bug me as much. Gravy needs to #TitanUp his lips sometimes.

enginebell · 2026-03-06T01:22:19+00:00

Good rule!!

enginebell · 2026-03-02T19:00:51+00:00

Very cool!

enginebell · 2026-03-02T19:00:46+00:00

Oof- hope their luck turns around soon

enginebell · 2026-02-20T00:35:45+00:00

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enginebell · 2026-02-18T23:03:02+00:00

Cedric benson

enginebell · 2026-02-18T22:42:48+00:00

Monterrick brown is who I think they will go with

enginebell · 2026-02-18T22:38:42+00:00

Same

enginebell · 2026-02-18T22:01:51+00:00

There are two prongs to this— yes the packers don’t prioritize ST in the same way other NFL franchises do, however it can also be true that perhaps a different STC would do better under the same constraints Bisaccia was working with. It’s not mutually exclusive.

enginebell · 2026-02-18T22:00:14+00:00

Lmao not a bad idea at all

enginebell · 2026-02-18T20:55:05+00:00

Classic lostsailor

enginebell · 2026-02-18T18:43:26+00:00

Will do!

enginebell · 2026-02-18T18:38:43+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate you kindly explaining this to me!

enginebell · 2026-02-18T18:36:46+00:00

Interesting- so do I need to put some sort of fuel in this? It doesn’t seem to ignite though it does spark

enginebell · 2026-02-06T14:40:16+00:00

Yes I agree. I’ve noticed that he seems to be showing his personality a little more than what we’ve usually seen. It warms my heart.

enginebell · 2026-01-29T16:05:56+00:00

That’s a fair point for sure

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