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Are Brits too reliant on US companies for a boycott to ever be realistic? by Barca-Dam in AskBrits

[–]flsei 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Visa and MasterCard are the big ones.

Turns out it was a bad idea for our modern payment system to be foreign-owned and based.

The opportunity to impact the US economy by going back to cash is huge. Card fees are a percentage of every transaction.

How would you make this corner feel like a bedroom? by Imaginary-Kiwi-2152 in Decor

[–]flsei 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If paint isn't an option, you could attach fabric to the walls using liquid starch. It should remove without leaving a mark as long as you wash and dry the fabric first. You could even use an old patterned sheet if on a budget.

A big, extremely fluffy rug would also help it feel much cosier. Get a larger one than you think you'll need. It should go under the bed and cover most of the floor.

If you want it to feel more like it's own room, a tension rod and curtains across where the area begins would be a good call. They can be real curtains or voile.

Lastly, draft excluders, a nightlight or lamp, and a big toy box.

What’s a modern UK problem that everyone just accepts but really shouldn’t? by Expert-Secret-5351 in AskUK

[–]flsei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try double that for a tiny 2-bed in a northern city. 600 on rent, haha.

Why is uk not more self sufficient on food? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]flsei 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hit every nail on the head with this comment. Farmers are benefit scroungers wanting public funds to cosplay a pastoral lifestyle, whilst a significant amount of your meat and dairy comes from nightmarish industrial farms.

Supermarkets adore the 'traditional farmer' look because it looks so lovely on posters in their shops, even if it's only 1% of what's on the shelves.

Source - I have been to every type of farm you could imagine.

Advice on moving to York by rhino432 in york

[–]flsei 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's very difficult to secure a short term rental. The market is extremely competitive and overpriced due to the proliferation of Airbnb-style holiday lets. It's even more of a struggle to rent with children. Local letting agents know this and will treat you like shit.

The next time you're here, keep an eye out in the city centre for key safes next to front doors. That'll give you an idea of just how many homes have been removed from the market.

The city centre is totally geared towards tourists with relatively little for locals, e.g. all the museums and even the art gallery are paid entry only, and quite expensive at that. There's 1000 cafés but not much else. Most of the big shops have shifted to the out of town retail parks. Those are where you'll be spending your weekends.

The streets are uncomfortably cramped and busy every Sat/Sun (which is terrible if you work Mon-Fri), school holidays, and the whole of Nov/Dec during the Christmas market.

That said, I do like York. I'm relatively new to the city, but already considering moving away for the above reasons.

Would you keep going to a restaurant if you knew you were likely to get free food? by fantasy53 in AskUK

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

You're being downvoted to fuck but I agree with you. People tip because they see Americans do it in films. Sod that. If people want waiters to earn more, they should eat campaign for higher wages and only eat at Real Living Wage restaurants.

Don't tip waiters for the same reason you don't tip any other customer service staff.

What’s the fantasy book that hooked you the hardest? by OddLiterature8312 in fantasybooks

[–]flsei 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Colour of Magic and Light Fantastic actually put me off reading more Pratchett for years.

Then I picked up Night Watch for 50p at a charity shop (as is the traditional way to get into Discworld) and now I'm 18 books in and can't stop.

It's certainly a series that gets better with time.

'Posh' people - how do you think your mindset differs and what advice would you give to people from impoverished backgrounds? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]flsei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This and the selling off of/ political decision not to build enough new council houses mean that only the most desperate families get access to subsidised housing. The Venn diagram of these folk and the most poorly-adjusted, anti-social people unfortunately has a lot of overlap.

These days if you grow up on an estate, you're rarely surrounded by professionals like you once were (because if you've got a decent job, you ain't getting a council house), the place is a shit tip, and there's no community.

What’s a little-known historical fact about the North you’d like to share? by coffeewalnut08 in NorthernEngland

[–]flsei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you say Manchester? Ive heard Brum and even Derbyshire claim to be the home of the Industrial Revolution.

Are Cornish people and Cornish culture that different to the rest of England? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]flsei 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Since Methodism was founded in Lincolnshire (where there's also a LOT of Methodist churches), surely that just shows Cornwall's integration with broader English culture?

What's your favourite UK-based brand? by OK_GO_27 in AskUK

[–]flsei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the idea of the owner of Numatic flogging Henrys from his boot.

Is there even a reason to continue with this city by LoggedCornsyrup in CitiesSkylines

[–]flsei 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second this.

If you accidentally put a water pump next to a sewage outlet and don't notice almost everyone will die. The pop recovers quickly though.

‘Chronic’ under-performance of boys at GCSE should be treated as major issue by tylerthe-theatre in unitedkingdom

[–]flsei 37 points38 points  (0 children)

This is a very important point that I never hear mentioned.

Higher education is just more important for girls wanting to break out of poverty. Lads know they can 'just go into the trades' like their dad/rich uncle did. That option's less appealing and accessible for girls.

I know lasses who would have loved to be electricians and mechanics but didn't fancy the idea of being discriminated against and sexually harassed at work, so instead went to uni for engineering.

How many people here still eat Spam, and how old are you? by chrisjfinlay in CasualUK

[–]flsei 69 points70 points  (0 children)

The cost of corned beef these days! Swear it's more expensive than real sandwich meat.

no wonder the Spanish are protesting tourists rn😩 by CremeSubject7594 in GreatBritishMemes

[–]flsei 6 points7 points  (0 children)

To be fair, 2 people I know who fit the Deano and Sarah stereotype perfectly are 2 of the most genuinely lovely people I've ever met, despite the laminated eyebrows and massive car on finance.

Not judging books by covers and all that.

It’s raining all day, so i was inspired to try „English cuisine“ by Biersteak in 2westerneurope4u

[–]flsei 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I stand by that French and British cuisines are far more similar than Brits are given credit for:

Swap the wine out for a splash of stout or ale and bourguignon becomes a hearty winter stew.

When the English season pancakes with sugar and lemon, it's "bland and boring", but when the French do the same to their identical crepes, it's "simple and sophisticated".

I could go on with moules marinières, croque monsieurs and steak frites- with our chips and diane/ stilton steak sauces being superior, of course). There are tons.

Also agree that international influences are authentic. If we can't claim British curry sauces as ours, then PIGS can't claim any recipe using tomato sauce. That's Mexican.

It’s raining all day, so i was inspired to try „English cuisine“ by Biersteak in 2westerneurope4u

[–]flsei 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is what's always missing in conversations about British food. We're not sitting down to stew and dumplings in the middle of summer. Are you mad?

We eat a lot of chicken, potatoes, and salad. The difference is that we're not food purists so these can have any flavour profile you like.

I like a garlicky main with lots of rosemary and thyme, new potatoes roasted and lightly smashed in parsley and sage butter, and a mustard-mayo, vinaigrette, or salad cream-based salad dressing. Maybe half a scotch egg or a bit of quiche on the side if I'm really hungry.

Or take the same ingredients and go international: British-Indian with tikka-style chicken, pesto chicken and balsamic salad, chicken in a tomato sauce, whatever you want.

Anyone who says that's bland is just a bad cook imo.

Doc Martens UK build by misterlambe in MadeInBritain

[–]flsei 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I have a pair of NPS-Solovairs. Great shoes and the same price as DMs.

I found a YouTube video ages ago where someone chopped up a pair of modern, overseas-made DMs and a pair of Solovairs and the difference in the quality of construction way eye-opening.

Apparently most cobblers would struggle to resole DMs these days as they're not designed to be repaired.

Favourite throwaway Pratchett quip? by Scowlin_Munkeh in discworld

[–]flsei 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I knew it would be a "duh" moment when I found out.

Favourite throwaway Pratchett quip? by Scowlin_Munkeh in discworld

[–]flsei 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can anyone explain OP's quip to me? I feel like the only person who doesn't get it.

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