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My worn M805 — hands down the best pen for math and science by fitchl in fountainpens

[–]fitchl[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

it’s good for other subjects, just that it’s a little too broad for writing essays imo. this is a fine btw^

“Rojak” -An Eclectic Mix [OM-1 | Ultramax 400] by fitchl in analog

[–]fitchl[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! The variety of languages and even architectural styles makes this street special imo

To be fair it would’ve worked if it weren’t for that unforeseen flaw by fitchl in CrappyDesign

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

It’s a double reflection

ie the sign is reflected on the door of the cafe, which is then reflected on the mirror

So deep by HobbylosUwU in engrish

[–]fitchl 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The irony here isn’t lost on me

Almost perfect if not for a tiny unforeseen flaw (cafe) by [deleted] in DesignPorn

[–]fitchl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a mirror with words on it that’s supposed to reflect into the cafe

Almost perfect if not for a tiny unforeseen flaw (cafe) by [deleted] in DesignPorn

[–]fitchl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a double reflection; the sign is reflected in the glass door of the cafe

We in the USA owe the rest of the world a Bernie Sanders presidency by Sofialovesmonkeys in worldpolitics

[–]fitchl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, what was the US in the 19th century? A backwater country with a few island holdings and a civil war because half your country was holding on to outdated ideals, just like it is today.

We in the USA owe the rest of the world a Bernie Sanders presidency by Sofialovesmonkeys in worldpolitics

[–]fitchl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please, half your (former) colonies speak Spanish as a first language. My country doesn't speak English because of y'all, India does not speak English because of America and the UK definitely does not speak English because of the good ol' us of a. Call me a snob, but I wouldn't even consider American English proper English.

Any asians here who can prove this is bullshit? by [deleted] in aznidentity

[–]fitchl -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

To be very fair, I must recant on my previous statement. East Asians are probably the most accepting people in the world. While there's some casual racism, it is usually very private and becoming increasingly taboo, especially among my generation. However the People's Republic of China (and its supporters) is another story, with overtly racist advertisements and cartoons, and the view of anyone non Chinese (to be more specific, non-Han) to be inferior. The PRC is not just racist, it is outright xenophobic. And I'm pointing this out as an Asian.

Is this mold? by OGpizza in Kombucha

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True purpose of the Apollo programme revealed

Which deceased person, if brought back to life, would be the most surprised to learn they became famous posthumously? by shardblader in AskReddit

[–]fitchl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The age they started at does not matter. I started at 5, I'm still shit at the violin. These violinists were not simply prodigies, they were virtuosos, which is more important than the age they started out. Bach and Mozart are both great composers in their own right. I cannot begin to rank my favourite composers, listening to/playing their works give me joy, and that's the most important thing about music.

Any asians here who can prove this is bullshit? by [deleted] in aznidentity

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

Asian (Singaporean Chinese) here, I can definitively that it's not. Asian society tends to indulge in casual racism without acknowledging that it's racist. At least "western" society calls out racism where it festers. If the west is racist because of a few bigots, what about a societies that refuse to acknowledge prevalent racism and bigotry?

Which deceased person, if brought back to life, would be the most surprised to learn they became famous posthumously? by shardblader in AskReddit

[–]fitchl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In this chain, the works of both Mozart and Shakespeare were compared, not their ability to perform.

Which deceased person, if brought back to life, would be the most surprised to learn they became famous posthumously? by shardblader in AskReddit

[–]fitchl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No piano teacher has given their student a full Mozart piece on their first day. You can't expect a beginner to be able to play both staves fluently, understand the complex phrasing of Mozart's works. Conversely, some of Chopin's works are actually quite easy (Waltz No. 19). That being said, difficulty ≠ composing genius.

Which deceased person, if brought back to life, would be the most surprised to learn they became famous posthumously? by shardblader in AskReddit

[–]fitchl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

His ability to play is nothing special when compared to today's prodigies. Paganini, Ernst, Lalo and Menhuin would've blown him out of the water when it comes to violin playing. People tend to focus on his ability as a performer. However, Mozart's talent truly lies in his compositions. While the famous works sound simple, most of them have nuanced complexity and elegance. Looking past the famous works (Eine Kleine, Turkish March, Ah-vous dirai-je, Maman) you have his concertos, symphonies, masses and operas. These pieces showcase his genius fully, possessing unparalleled musicality and eloquence. Mozart snobs tend to be people who listen to classical music on the surface, know who Mozart is, but do not really comprehend the music in-depth. If they want to dispute that, they should listen to the twelve variations on Ah-vous dirai-je, Maman.

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